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    Inside Channing Tatum’s life as saucy stripper that inspired Magic Mike films

    Magic Mike Live, the stage show based on the 2012 blockbuster starring Channing Tatum, has just opened in London’s West End and has been a sell-out successMatt Roper Senior Features Writer and Bekka Barnard TV & Showbiz Reporter11:00, 29 Jun 2025Magic Mike is inspired by Channing Tatum’s previous career as a stripper.Tatum drew from his own experiences as a struggling male stripper in Florida during the 1990s for the film franchise, which has earned him millions.Channing only worked as a stripper for eight months before transitioning to modelling and acting, but he had enough seedy encounters and wild escapades to fuel two films that grossed over £220million worldwide.The Hollywood star has previously admitted that despite the films’ sexy storyline, if fans knew what his real-life stripping days were truly like they would find it “just gross,” reports the Mirror.Channing played the lead character in the Magic Mike franchiseAs the real-life Magic Mike, he actually despised disrobing and began drinking heavily and using drugs. Channing also admitted that he felt like “a nobody” when he was on stage.Article continues belowWhile touring Florida venues with a troupe of male dancers, Tatum wouldn’t pocket more than $150 dollars (£115) a night for stripping and performing lap dances.Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, he revealed: “On a good night, 150 bucks… not as much as you think. On a bad night, 70 bucks – even 50 at times.”The Magic Mike franchise sparked three films and a stage show(Image: More

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    Love Island beauty left impressive day job after being on show for just two weeks

    EXCLUSIVE: Love Island beauty Samantha Kenny has given fans an update on what she’s been up to post-villa as she’s a year out from starring on the ITV dating show10:00, 29 Jun 2025Updated 10:23, 29 Jun 2025This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreSamantha starred on the show last year(Image: More

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    Glastonbury viewers speechless after ‘outrageous moment’ during JADE’s set

    Ex-Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall took to the Glastonbury stage for the first time, but while many were seen living up the setlist, some BBC viewers were stunned during the show08:19, 29 Jun 2025Some BBC viewers were left aghast after Jade Thirwall performed her Glastonbury set.The former Little Mix star joined the line-up for the iconic music festival after launching her solo music career, drawing huge crowds to the stage at Worthy Farm in Somerset. During the set, she performed some of her biggest hits, including chart-topper “Angel of My Dreams”, as fans were seen living it up to the songstress’ tracks.But during one particular moment during her debut at the legendary music festival, some viewers watching the set at home were rendered speechless. This came after the musician used the moment to swear live on TV while her set was being streamed.Jade, 32, used her Glastonbury set to pay tribute to her former Little Mix co-stars. In the loving message to the other members, Jade said she was so happy for the girls as they helped to change her life, but was very grateful to be working on her own solo stuff now.Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall took to the stage in her debut Glastonbury performance(Image: More