[PHOTOS] 'BURLESQUE' ORIGINAL MOVIE COSTUMES ON DISPLAY AT 'THE ARCLIGHT' IN HOLLYWOOD

If you're fan of Christina Aguilera or simply love musicals, then you'll adore these original movie costumes worn by the pop star in the new musical spectacle in which she stars with Cher, Burlesque.

In Steven Antin's original musical, Christina Aguilera plays 'Ali', a small-town girl who moves to L.A. to pursue her dreams of fame and fortune. Once there she discovers the ailing Burlesque Lounge, owned by 'Tess' (Cher), and becomes a waitress there until she convinces the retired dancer to give her a chance on stage. During a performance when the sound is maliciously cut, Ali breaks into song and proves what a star she is, soon becoming the venue's headline act.

These costumes designed by Michael Kaplan were worn by Christina Aguilera for specific songs and stage performances in the movie.

The eye-catching costume on display, a Swarovski-encrusted corset, was worn for the song 'But I Am a Good Girl' when Stanley Tucci's character 'Sean', suggests Ali wears a wig on stage.

Michael Kaplan has said he wanted the satin pink and peach feathered costume to look like a dessert.

All these wonderful outfits were photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema in L.A. on November 24, 2010, along with this short video clip of the costume exhibit.



Original movie costumes worn by Christina Aguilera in Burlesque
on display at ArcLight Hollywood Cinema

Source: HollywoodMovieCostumesAndProps

[NEWS] CUSTOM MADE CORSETS MADE FOR 'BURLESQUE'

They are normally the restricting costume pieces of Jane Austen TV adaptations.

But corsets are very much back in the present-day - although they are more likely to be worn over, than under, clothes.

Sales of luxury fashion girdles are up 70 per cent, a Selfridges spokesman said.

The boom is thanks largely to their popularity among celebrities including singers Rihanna and Lady Gaga 'running around town in their knickers'.

Stocks of a £900 handmade feather-fringed corset sold out within 24 hours at the London department store. More of the piece, by Bordelle, were ordered, but the new stock again vanished from shelves within a day.

British designer Alex Popa, who founded Bordelle two years ago, said: 'The items are more flexible than traditional pieces.

'If you are daring enough, you could pair a corset with leggings and go out clubbing or to a party. But they can also be worn in the boudoir.'



Miss Popa says she has created corsets for Lady Gaga and singer Shakira, as well as for Christina Aguilera's new movie, Burlesque.



'The pieces are expensive, but we have had people who have wanted to get stuff from us for some time and they have saved up to buy a piece,' added the 27-year-old.



Source:Mailonline

[NEWS] UPDATES ON 'BURLESQUE'

IT'S GOING DOWN! More actors and actresses are being added to the Cast of the highly anticipated feature film, "Burlesque," which marks Christina Aguilera's Film Debut. Filming for the Movie begins on Nov. 9th.



Christina has been fitted for the outfits for the movie and is now concentrating on learning her lines and nailing the role right on the target. Mrs. Aguilera-Bratman is a perfectionist, and I believe she's going to do amazingly well in this project! 2010 is going to be a golden year for Christina. Her other anticipated project, "Light and Darkness," marks her fourth studio album. The project is finally completed but won't be out in stores until "Burlesque" is completed as well. Here is a list of the cast so far:



Casting for the movie is being done by Chris Bustard extras casting.



CAST:

Christina Aguilera - ?

Cher - Tess

Stanley Tucci - ?

Cam Gigandet - Jack

Kristen Bell - Nikki

TyneStecklein-Jesse

ChelseaTraille-Coco



Rumor has it that this movie could bring Christina her first Golden Globe Nomination! AND IT HASN'T EVEN BEEN FILMED YET!!!! TWEET THIS!!!



Here is a comment by onemanorchestra about Burlesque on IMDb's website:



"Chill you guys! Cher actually is an amazing actress and singer. Christina is an amazing singer. When Cher wanted to act people laughed at her, but the second film she shot in her acting career earned her an Oscar nomination, the year after that she won the damn thing.

Acting and singing isn't that different. You need to believe the message the people on or the ones singing the song are telling you. I believe Cher when she's singing and when she's acting. I believe Christina when she's singing, so i'll probably believe her when she's acting.

I've never believed a word Mariah Carey or Britney Spears sang to me. I didn't believe what they told me in their movies.

I'm not worried...

Cher's a talented actress and she'll look after Christina, and vice versa, if one of them looks bad, they both will.

I am looking forward to this movie. A new Chicago/Moulin Rouge kind of thing? I'm game, especially with those two amazing women. And especially especially if they'll do a duet!"