The cast of Burlesque, Cher, Christina Aguilera, Kristen Bell and Cam Gigandet all pose at the Crazy Horse in Paris where they had a photo call earlier today.

They are on a worldwide promotional tour of Burlesque that earlier was in London, England. Christina performed Express from the film on Saturday’s X-Factor and met with much criticism that the performance was too sexy (Rihanna’s performance also received the same criticism). Numerous complaints were made to the U.K.’s Office Of Communication, but Christina defends it saying:

“I don’t think there is such a thing as too raunchy when it comes to the art form of burlesque.

“It’s very empowering to women to feel confident in their own skin and in their bodies and this represents that.

“Everyone in the spotlight is judged and there are many opinions out there but I stick true to what I believe in.”

Below is the video of the performance. What do you think? Too racy, or true to the form of dance? Have you seen Burlesque yet? What did you think of it.

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Christina Aguilera is in London, England and joined by her new boyfriend Matt Rutler where they can be seen leaving the Mahiki Club at 2 a.m. She’s on a promotional tour for her film Burlesque that also stars Cher.

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Christina recently split from her husband of 5 years Jordan Bratman and has filed for divorce. Matt was a crew member of her film Burlesque and the two became friends while she was filming and she says didn’t start dating until after she split from Jordan. He’s a cutie, isn’t he?

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These pictures were from a day ago because as far as I know she is supposed to be at Nicole Richie’s wedding which is taking place today in Los Angeles at her dad Lionel Richie’s house.

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New BFF’s Cher and Christina Aguilera celebrated the world premiere of Burlesque at the Grauman’s Chinese theatre in Los Angeles last night. The movie took $55 million to make and marks Christina Aguilera’s big screen debut. Christina talks about Burlesque for women:

“I have a collection of burlesque books at home that I’ve had for years,” she said. “I’ve always been intrigued and fascinated with the topic, the beauty, and the art of it. I think it’s a really empowering thing for women.”

She also talked about the bond she and Cher have:

“She gave me so much advice, both personally and professionally. She didn’t even have to open her mouth.

“She is just such an incredible presence and person. Been there and done everything before any of us came along. I admire and respect that truly.”

The movie also stars Stanley Tucci, Cam Gigandet, Kristen Bell (not at the premiere from what I can see), Eric Dane, Julianne Hough and Peter Gallagher.

Ryan Seacrest came out to support girlfriend Julianne although I couldn’t for the life of me find a picture of the two posing together.

New mom Rebecca Gayheart also came out to support her hunk of a husband Eric Dane.

What do you think of the trailer? Would you go see the movie?

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Last night marked the 20th Anniversary of Glamour Women of the Year Awards which took place  in New York.  Cher won the Lifetime Achievement Award and it’s no wonder.

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She has an Oscar, a Grammy and an Emmy not to mention a career that spans 45 years.  What a lot of people may not know about her is her tireless humanitarian efforts such as helping to build a school in Kenya for Orphans and working with The Heroes Project to ensure soldiers’ headgear is more blast-resistant .

What’s next for Cher? Directing a film and doing some Broadway! Kelly Osbourne was thrilled to meet her last night and Tweeted:

I am lost for words at how beautiful @cher still is…. Damn she is one hot bitch!!!!

Also on hand at last night’s awards:

• Julia  Roberts
• Kate Hudson
• Fergie
• Hilary Swank
• Janet Jackson
• Arianna Huffington

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Cher was a pleasant surprise at the MTV VMA’s last night when she presented Lady GaGa the award for Video of the Year. The outfit she wore was the one she wore 21 years ago for ‘If I Could Turn Back Time‘. I can’t get into last week’s pants! That’s pretty impressive period, but for a 64 year old woman to be able to do that is incredible!

Lady GaGa taunted PETA with her meat dress last night.  It was clearly Lady GaGa‘s night with all her wins (8 in all one of which is a collaboration with Beyonce for Telephone). Upon accepting her Video of the Year from Cher she announced to her little monsters the title of her next album which is “Born This Way“.

She sang a bit from the song and I have to say her voice is incredible. She sat down with Ellen DeGeneres and explained the outfit:

“It’s certainly no disrespect to anyone that’s vegan or vegetarian,”  ”As you know I’m the most judgment-free human being on the Earth. It has many interpretations, but for me this evening it’s [saying] if we don’t stand up for what we believe in, if we don’t fight for our rights, pretty soon we’re going to have as much rights as the meat on our bones.”

Thank christ she explained it.  It makes even less sense now.

It was nice to see Jared Leto and Thirty Seconds To Mars win Best Rock Video with Kings and Queens.

The winner’s list:

Best Collaboration: Lady GaGa ft. Beyonce Knowles – “Telephone”

Best Female Video: Lady GaGa – “Bad Romance”

Best Male Video: Eminem – “Not Afraid”

Best Hip-Hop Video: Eminem – “Not Afraid”

Best New Artist: Justin Bieber ft. Ludacris – “Baby”

Best Pop Video: Lady GaGa – “Bad Romance”

Best Rock Video: 30 Seconds to Mars – “Kings and Queens”

Best Dance Music Video: Lady GaGa – “Bad Romance”

Video of the Year: Lady GaGa – “Bad Romance”

Best Art Direction: Florence and the Machine – “Dog Days Are Over”

Best Choreography: Lady GaGa – “Bad Romance”

Best Cinematography: Jay-Z & Alicia Keys – “Empire State of Mind”

Best Direction: Lady GaGa – “Bad Romance”

Best Editing: Lady GaGa – “Bad Romance”

Best SFX (Special Effects): Muse – “Uprising”

Breakthrough Video: The Black Keys – “Tighten Up”

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Christina Aguilera makes her acting debut playing a small-town girl with big dreams to make it big in Hollywood. She finds a club run by Cher‘s character and pleads with her to give her a chance in the burlesque club.

She blows them out of the water with her voice, because she’s Christina Aguilera bitches.  Stanley Tucci is also in this film and a number of other stars.

What do you think of the trailer? Will you go see the movie? The movie opens in theatres November 24.

Cher is taking her show on the road after she finishes up with her Caesar’s Palace contract the 63 year old has announced. She’s inspired to come out of retirement by her recent work on Burlesque and some new songs she is working on for an upcoming album.  She plans to debut Already Been There, at the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo next month.

When I think of Cher I think of Jack from Will & Grace imitating her and in particular the episode in which he met her. Classic!

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Jared Leto steps out of his London hotel to buy popcorn and water

Cher and Hayden Panettiere both happened to be at a party at the Kantor Gallery in Los Angeles

Jerry O’Connell and Rebecca Romijn look lovingly into each other’s eyes while shopping at the GAP.  Now THAT’S true love y’all.

Jenna Dewan also got her shop on at the GAP

Kelly Brook was buying coffee and cakes (mmmmm) at her local deli.  Every time I see Kelly Brook I think one thing:  in all the years she was dating Jason Statham she probably had thousands of hours of sex with him. Sometimes life just isn’t fair.

Nadya Suleman is at JFK and I don’t think anyone knows why.

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