The ageless Cher, who we know will be starring alongside Christina Aguilera (who earlier today unveiled the official artwork for her new album Bionic) in a film titled Burlesque, was spotted making a cautious exit from a medical center building in Beverly Hills, CA yesterday while being very careful to almost completely cover her face. HMMMM … what do you suppose she was trying to hide?

Now, it’s entirely possible and wholly plausible that Cher was just too embarrassed to show off a nasty blemish or mebbe she was just feeling very unphotogenic. BUT, I feel I should reveal that the medical center that Cher was leaving was the very same medical center that Michael Jackson used to frequent on an almost daily basis in the years, months and weeks before his death. I understand that this particular medical center in Beverly Hills is frequented by many celebs (including Betty White and Whitney Houston) and offers a vast array of treatments so it’s unclear what exactly Cher was there for. Mebbe she had a bit of an upset stomach or mebbe she underwent a treatment to ensure that she remains ageless … whatever the case may be, she was deffo NOT interested in showing her face as she made her way out of the building. Any guesses what YOU think she was doing there?

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Cher, who is literally ageless it seems, was spotted lookin’ all kinds of faboo on the SoCal set of her new film Burlesque. It turns out that Cher co-stars with Christina Aguilera in the film and has become something of a mentor to the singer, well, according to the following report from the Daily Mail:

It must be daunting to star in your first movie. But who better to ease Christina Aguilera into the Hollywood life than Oscar-winning actress Cher, who co-stars with the singer in upcoming film Burlesque. Clearly revelling in her acting success as she took 29-year-old Christina under her wing, Cher looked happy and content as the pair shot scenes together in Los Angeles. The musical film, which tells the story of a burlesque club called The Burlesque Lounge, sees Christina’s small town character Ali unveil her amazing voice in the venue, owned by Cher’s character, former dancer Tess. And it seems the mentor role has transferred from the silver screen to reality, as Cher was seen giving Christina tips and hints in between shooting scenes. However, it was Cher’s appearance that caused the most excitement on the Hollywood streets where the filming was taking place. In stark contrast to recent photographs showing the star wrapped up against the cold, and consequently looking somewhat similar to an extra from Pirates of the Caribbean, Cher looked sleek and sophisticated on the set. Appearing vastly younger than her 63 years, Cher wore an outfit of black trousers, a black vest top and black jacket with a silver trim for the filming.

I dunno what kind of deal Cher made with the Devil but it looks like it is paying off famously for her. She looks really incredible. It’s insane to me that Cher is a woman in her 60s, she looks younger than Madonna does. Whether it’s botox or soul-selling, Cher looks amazing and I have no doubt she will be fab in this film. I could do without the Xtinaness in the flick but, meh, I’d give it a shot.

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A week ago today, TMZ broke the news that Cher‘s daughter Chastity Sun Bono is in the process of undergoing gender reassignment in order to become a man (now named Chaz Sun Bono). The report was substantiated by a statement from Bono‘s publicist:

“Yes, it’s true — Chaz, after many years of consideration, has made the courageous decision to honor his true identity. He is proud of his decision and grateful for the support and respect that has already been shown by his loved ones. It is Chaz’s hope that his choice to transition will open the hearts and minds of the public regarding this issue, just as his ‘coming out’ did nearly 20 years ago. We ask that the media respect Chaz’s privacy during this long process as he will not be doing any interviews at this time.”

I have been reticent in passing along every single bit of info about Chaz‘s gender reassignment that has come out since this news broke because a personal issue like gender reassignment should not be taken advantage of. But, there is one development that I think is very important to highlight therefore I’ve decided to share it with all y’all. Cher, Chaz‘s mother, has issued a statement in support of her child’s desire for gender reassignment and I feel it is very important to share. Here are a couple pics of Chaz with girlfriend Jennifer Elia out together earlier this week and the full text of Cher‘s statement of support:

“Chaz is embarking on a difficult journey, but one that I will support. I respect the courage it takes to go through this transition in the glare of public scrutiny, and although I may not understand, I will strive to be understanding … The one thing that will never change is my abiding love for my child.”

Kudos to Cher for making such a public declaration of love and support for Chaz as he transitions into a man. While I cannot, for the life of me, fully understand the magnitude of such a life changing event, I know that the love and support of one’s family can go a long way in helping ease the stress and trauma of something as epic as gender reassignment. I understand that Chaz began his gender reassignment last June (2008) and has already been thru the psychological counseling required of gender reassignment patients. Chaz still has much to go thru to complete the process, including extensive surgery (including a double mastectomy). I wish nothing but success, love and happiness for Chaz Bono. Again, while I cannot fully understand I can absolutely respect and support his decision to transition.

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