NEWS FLASH: Jenna Dewan-Tatum Becomes a StarDoll Superstar

While Channing Tatum wraps up filming on his latest project (which is why he could not attend/present at this year's Oscars), wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum joined Academy Award® nominees, presenters, and some of the most well-known film stars in the world for the sold-out eighth annual "Night Before" party to benefit the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF).

It's the hottest pre-Academy Awards ticket and money raised at the event supports the extensive programs and services (residential retirement community and child-care center, health care, human services, financial assistance) that the MPTF provides to more than 60,000 members of the entertainment industry every year.

Hosted by MPTF chair Jeffrey Katzenberg, the event serves as the largest money-raiser for the fund, and was once again held at the historic Beverly Hills Hotel, where a huge crowd of celebrities and entertainment industry executives came out to support the MPTF.

Attendees received gifts from sponsors like Hewlett Packard, Target and L'Oreal which included products from L'Oreal, Lancome, and Kiehl's, bowties and cummerbunds for the men, and dresses, bodysuits, and scarves for the women courtesy of Target's guest designer Zac Posen.

Jenna was able to rubs elbows with host committee members like George Clooney, Sean Penn, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and Oscar nominee guests like Colin Firth, Morgan Freeman, Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep and Sandra Bullock. Before and after the event she tweeted...

"Getting ready for big Oscar party tonight. The "night before" dreamworks party. Dollin' it up. "Work!" as Ru-Paul would say ha...What a night! I believe I met the entire town of Hollywood tonight..goodnight all xo"

To keep things more personal and low-key, the only people not invited were press agents and members of the press. No press also means no pics of the ever-gorgeous Jenna from the event. No need to fret, because thanks to StarDoll.com, fans can get the next best thing...

A couple of years ago, StarDoll.com, a popular virtual paperdoll community, created a new doll for Channing Tatum that fans could have fun dressing up, and now it's Jenna's turn.

StarDoll just released her look-a-like Superstar Doll with a wardrobe full of unique clothes that we've seen Jenna wear over the years. Below, you can check out some the looks from the 2009 MTV Movie Awards, promotional stills from 'Step Up', and ELLE Magazine's 15th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute...

The membership to StarDoll.com is completely FREE and most of their members are girls between the ages of 7 and 17. You can click on either Chan or Jenna's paperdolls below to check out the site that currently boasts over 52 million members...

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IN THE PRESS: Jenna Dewan-Tatum is a Gap Girl on JustJared.com and PopSugar.com

Before it's official opening, Jenna Dewan-Tatum got an opportunity to shop at The Gap's new 1969 Jeans store on Robertson Boulevard in L.A. on Wednesday before she shot her PETA campaign on Thursday.

Jenna has been working extremely hard to get ready for her shoot. From eating healthy and depriving herself of some of her favorite dishes (anything in the Mexican food category) to working out with top celeb trainer Tracy Anderson to losing sleep as she dreamed about working out, she did everything she could to make sure she was ready for Thursday's shoot. After which, she tweeted...

"Just finished the @peta ad! Had so much fun, can't WAIT for u guys to see! A sexy steamy ad to bring awareness to the abuse of exotic animals...please think before u buy snake, python, alligator purses/shoes!!"

What made Jenna want to star in the campaign? PETA tells me that she was moved by THIS exotic skins investigation. I do want to warn you, because it's a tough video to watch.

As I mentioned before, Jenna also participated in a little retail therapy at The Gap's new 1969 Jeans store on Robertson Boulevard on Wednesday (along with other celebs like Kate Beckinsale, Eva Longoria, Rebecca Romijn, Jerry O'Connell, Debra Messing, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Selma Blair). Fans can read the articles and check out photos of Jenna leaving the store courtesy of JustJared.com and Popsugar below...

You can CLICK HERE to see all of the photos above and a few additional shots in the CTU Photo Gallery.

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VIDEOS OF THE WEEK: ‘Dear John’ Press Tour and ‘Step Up’ Favorites

Most of today's Videos of the Week are related to Channing Tatum's highly successful new movie 'Dear John', which released in the US, Canada, and a few other countries on February 5th, just released in South Africa today, and has a sneak preview in Indonesia this weekend before it's official February 25th debut in that country.

We also have a video that was submitted by Fabulous Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum fan Trecia T., and it's an oldie, but goodie, from their 'Step Up' days. Enjoy!

First up, we have what is hands downs my #1 favorite interview that Chan and co-star Amanda Seyfried did during the 'Dear John' press tour.

It was done on the Toronto leg of the tour, and you may recognize interviewer Jessi Cruickshank from "The Hills", "The City", and "Laguna Beach" after shows on MTV. I've learned that you can always count on Jessi for a laugh, and this interview was no different...

One of the questions I see most often from fans is "What is that song in the 'Dear John' trailer?". As most of you now know, the main song in the trailer is Snow Pa­trol's "Set the Fire to the Third Bar" featuring Martha Wainwright. The film released a music video for the song with footage of Chan and Amanda from the movie. Fans can watch it below...

After Chan's hilarious Chelsea Lately interview, he headed on over to Rogue for Jonesy's Jukebox for a much more laid back interview with Steve Jones, the co-founder of the Sex Pistols (a popular 70's rock group). Listen in as they talk about Chan's provocative interview with Chelsea Handler, his love for football, the south, becoming an actor, and everything in between...

In this last 'Dear John' video, we have a quick PopSugar report on their coverage of the San Fransisco press tour stop where Chan and Amanda made fans really happy by passing out lots of hugs at the event and where Chan first introduced fans to his new site PostThelove.com.

You even get a glimpse of Chan's friend and business partner Reid who was there to get footage for the Post The Love "I Love You" video that Chan made for fans to help launch the site (which currently has well over 6000 thousand members)...

Chan's press tours have gotten so huge over the past three years, that it's impossible for me to cover every single interview, but here's a few more that I thought you might like...

• Soho New York Apple Store Q&A with Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried (Free iTunes Download)


• Y 98.1 in Illinois Radio Interview (MP3)


• Backstage.com Interview: "'Dear' Destiny"


• Collider.com Interview: "Channing Tatum Interview DEAR JOHN, Plus Info on Dito Montiel’s SON OF NO ONE and THE EAGLE OF THE NINTH"


• The Finer Dandy Interview: "Channing Tatum is a no-limit soldier…of love"


• Parade.com Interview: "Channing Tatum: 'I've Been Dumped More Times Than I Care to Remember'"


• Vancouver Sun Interview: “Channing Tatum describes how he lost it in Dear John, a movie he insists is not a chick flick”

If you missed any of my articles on the press tour, no worries. You can CLICK HERE to read all of them and HERE to check out hundreds if photos from the entire tour.

Last, but definitely not least, we have the Ciara Featuring Chamillionaire - Get Up music video submitted by fan Trecia, and here's what she had to say about why she loves this video...

"I really like this video because well, for obvious reasons, both Channing and Jenna are in it! =D I still remember the first time I've ever watched this video. It was when "Step Up" was released back in 06' and was making a huge splash on Asian shores. Then, one day, while I was flipping through some channels on TV, and I saw this video. I didn't know who Chan and Jen were back then, and I remember thinking, "oh, who's that cute guy in the video? And both of them can really dance!"...I almost gave "Step Up" a pass but this video made me change my mind! What with the black outfits and dancing in the rain, they make dancing so damn sexy! So, I watched the film and guess what? I totally fell head over heels in love with it. I bought the DVD and the soundtrack, and you don't even want to know the number of times I have watched this film. (hint: Its a 2 digit number!) Anyway, all I want to say is, if its not because of this video, I would have missed out on a great film and I won't be typing this out at this very moment. =)"

BIG thanks to Trecia for your submission!! If you have a favorite video that you would like me to consider, send a link to the video to votw@channingtatumunwrapped.com and tell me why you like it. I will post it and your explanation on the blog.

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UNWRAPPED PHOTOS | Channing Tatum Leaving Chelsea Lately

After his first ever appearance on Ellen Degeneres, Channing Tatum made his way to E!'s Chelsea Lately show (another first) where he wrapped up the 'Dear John' Press Tour with yet another hilarious interview.

The movie, which hit theaters on February 5, 2010 and skyrocketed to #1 by beating Avatar (the box office leader for 7 consecutive weeks), tells the story of John (Channing Tatum), a young soldier home on leave and Savannah Curtis (Amanda Seyfried), the idealistic college student he meets during her spring vacation.

‘Dear John‘ is based on a Nicholas Sparks book by the same name, helmed by Lasse Hallström, written by Jamie Linden, and wrapped filming in the Charleston, South Carolina area in December 2008.

Fans can now check out new pics of the hard-working star leaving the E! studios with his publicist after the show courtesy of Socialite Life, and you can watch Chan's really funny Chelsea Lately interview below...

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CTU EXCLUSIVE: Chan and Jenna Behind-the-Scenes at Ellen Degeneres

With best friend Adam and his wife Christin, sister Paige, and wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum in tow, Channing Tatum made his first ever appearance on Ellen yesterday. Based on the hilarious photo that was released prior to the show, it was quite clear that fun was had by all at the Tuesday taping of Ellen where Chan also raised money for Haiti by giving very excited audience members hugs and kisses.

Paige, who was nice enough to take a behind-the-scenes pic of Chan and Jenna in his dressing room just for CTU, said that everyone was laughing hysterically before, during, and after the appearance and had a ton of fun at the filming. When you watch the interview below, you'll know exactly why...

Big thanks to Paige for the great pic! And make sure you tune into Chelsey Lately tonight, because Chan will be making his first appearance on that show too.

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Channing Tatum Wraps Up ‘Dear John’ Press Tour in NYC and Takes Theaters By Storm Across the Country

In case you missed it, Variety and tons of other news outlets are reporting that Channing Tatum's romantic drama 'Dear John' is now officially the first movie to take on Avatar and WIN!

Against all estimates, odds, rain, and what's being call "the storm of the century" in the North East, Chan's fans showed up in droves to the sold-out midnight screenings all over the country and packed theaters during the day to help the film reach $13.8 million on Friday. The movie is now projected to make over $30 million for the entire weekend, beating everyone's original estimates by leaps and bounds.

Regardless of the final weekend number, 'Dear John' has already set records. It's the highest Friday opening for Screen Gems and is also the highest opening for a Nicholas Sparks adaptation. The last two Sparks films, 2008’s "Nights in Rodanthe" and "The Notebook," charted opening weekends just north of $13 million, which is what 'Dear John' made on Friday alone.

I couldn't be happier for Chan and everyone involved with the film. Their hard work is paying off and fans are loving the movie. This kind of success doesn't come easily and both Chan and his 'Dear John' co-star Amanda Seyfried have been working non-stop to promote the film across the country.

They just wrapped up the New York leg of their 'Dear John' press tour yesterday after stops in Fort Bragg, Charleston, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago, San Fransisco, and Los Angeles.

Below you can check out some of the new photos from fans and the media for this interview-packed stop that included appearances on Regis and Kelly, The Today Show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and a fan Q&A with Amanda Seyfried at the Soho Apple Store. Enjoy!!!

Fans can also CLICK HERE to check out a ton more photos from New York City and HERE for pics from the entire 'Dear John' press tour in the CTU Photo Gallery.

Here's what one fan had to say about her fan encounter with Chan outside the Soho Apple Store appearance on Thursday...

"I went to see Channing Tatum at the Soho Apple Store for the Dear John Q&A. I actually got to meet him on his way in, he was generous enough to pose with fans and chat up a bit. The Q&A was not allowed to be recorded or anything, and will be available on itunes soon. Channing has such an amazing charm that made the Q&A so much more entertaining. I hope to meet him again soon enough! - Chelsea"

Chelsea also sent a couple of videos from that day. You all can watch videos of Chan and Amanda graciously signing autographs for all the fans both inside and outside the packed event...

As Chelsea said, fans were not able to record the Q&A, but I talked with Apple and they are planning on posting an enhanced podcast on iTunes with audio and photos from the event early next week. I'll let you all know when that's available for download.

You can also check out videos of Chan from his Fallon, Today Show, and Regis and Kelly appearances (both inside and outside) this past week below. Enjoy!!!

You can CLICK HERE to watch the entire show and see Chan's first segment with Jimmy.

Thanks to Chelsea for the great fan encounter and videos from the Soho Apple Store event!

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GIVING BACK: Jenna Dewan Supports “Have a Heart for Haiti”

Last night Jenna Dewan-Tatum attended the "Have a Heart for Haiti" event held at Palihouse Holloway in West Hollywood, California. The charity event was hosted by Zoe Saldana, Emile Hirsch, and Michelle Rodriguez for Vin Diesel's One Race Foundation, and donations made at the event will go towards the purchase of baby formula for children in Haiti. Below you can check out photos from the event and the invitation that was sent out to guests.

The One Race Global Film Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by actor, director and writer Vin Diesel, with the mission of fostering the growth of diverse national and international voices in under-served communities within the global entertainment industry.

Through education and training in film, video, and new media production One Race students gain hands-on experience as writers, producers, directors, actors, cinematographers, physical production technicians and editors of short film and video projects during an intensive summer training program and year-round weekend workshops conducted in host countries.

Through the One Race Global Film Foundation Summer Intensive, young filmmakers learn every facet of the filmmaking process – from a story’s inception to completion. In partnership with New York University and the government of the Dominican Republic, the Foundation has already served over 500 aspiring filmmakers and graduated more than 80 students who have produced over 25 short films during their tenure.

If you're interested in learning more about the organization and their work in Haiti, you can CLICK HERE to get more information and to donate to the cause.

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Channing Tatum's 'Dear John' Press Tour Takes Over San Fransisco

After stops in Fort Bragg, Charleston, Philadelphia, Toronto, and Chicago, the regional press tour for Channing Tatum's romantic drama 'Dear John' made it's last stop in San Fransisco this past Friday.

On today's post we have new pics and a video from last Friday's Macy's fan meet and greet at Union Square and behind-the-scenes photos of Chan doing press with co-star Amanda Seyfried while in town. You can check out a few of the pics below, and you'll find the rest in the CTU photo gallery...

While in San Fransisco promoting 'Dear John', Chan told the mob of excited fans all about his new site, PostTheLove.com. You can check a video Chan made while at the tour stop below...

And don't forget...Chan has a busy week of 'Dear John' promotions coming up, which includes, but is not limited to, the following...

• Tuesday & Wednesday (February 2nd and 3rd): Hosting Two Nights of MTV from 7pm - 10pm Central


• Wednesday (February 3rd): Live With Regis and Kelly


• Thursday (February 4th): Late Night with Jimmy Fallon


• Thursday (February 5th): 'Dear John' Hits Theaters


• Wednesday (February 10th): Ellen Degeneres

As always, stay tuned to CTU and I'll let you know if I find out about any other appearances for the tour!

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