Beyonce Knowles, Dita Von Teese Get Their 1950's On 
 Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

 
Dita Von Teese at the J. Moore & A Diamond Is Forever Dinner, 2/22/08

MGM Grand issued a press release yesterday announcing that the Crazy Horse will be featuring animal rights activist and burlesque queen Dita Von Teese again in Paris, France in April - in her 1950's style 'Le Bain' bathtub act.  But Von Teese is not the only one dressing up for that decade:  Sony BMG Films announced that Beyonce Knowles will be starring in an upcoming 1950's-themed movie called Cadillac Records, which is slated to begin production next month.

Hey, since we're all celebrating the Nifty Fifties, can we start smoking in public again now?  Wouldn't that be swell?

"When she performed at the Crazy Horse in Paris, France last October, Dita Von Teese became the first guest star in the legendary show's history," MGM's press release read.  "Dita's long-time fascination with 1940's cinema and her classic retro style has made her synonymous with classic vintage glamour."

Beyonce at the Grammy Awards 2/10/08

As for Beyonce, she will be both producing and starring in the planned Cadillac Records, currently in pre-production.  The flick will be written and produced by Darnell Martin, who has been nominated for various director's awards including directing in Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and the 2005 TV movie Their Eyes Were Watching God starring Halle Berry.

The film will be a drama with music mixed in, based on the successful journey that was Chess Records, a 1950's-60's R&B record company that eventually caved into financial pressures and sold its recording brand to MCA Records (now Universal Music Group or UMG).

We think B should team up with Dita and ditch the fur, though, for sure.  Maybe they could headline together at the Crazy Horse and PETA girl Dita can show her that old Hollywood glamour can be furgly-free.

Not to mention, MGM Grand's are divine.

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