‘Grease’ Prequel Gains Momentum At Paramount As Brett Haley Comes On As Director

Amanda Holden wowed of herself in a seriously glamorous dress in her latest Instagram upload.Posting to social media on Thursday, the Britain's Got Talent judge continued her birthday celebrations by posing in a stunning Nadine Merabi beaded mini dress.Amanda looked phenomenal in the short gown, which retails at £325.The garment has white feather detailing around the bust and a structured sequinned bodice, with Amanda flaunting her endlessly toned pins in strappy silver stilettos and a red-painted pedicure.The Heart FM presenter posed elegantly on a low stoop alongside a number of colourful balloons, finishing her look with flawless make-up.She wore her long blonde tresses in bouncy curls over her shoulders.Amanda turned 51 earlier this week and has been enjoying a number of festivities to mark the occasion.In earlier social media posts, the Wild at Heart star posed with her lookalike daughter Lexi as they enjoyed a night on the town, with Amanda rocking the same amazing dress.The stunning look soon gained praise from Amanda's 1.8 million Instagram followers, who were quick to comment on her "incredible" and "perfect" outfit.One follower wrote: "OMG!!! WOW!!! every year you seem to get younger and younger.

Tilly Ramsay looked stunning in a pink trouser suit and matching top as she attended an event with her mother Tana.The Ramsay ladies were ready to let their hair down at the Boots 17 launch, with the retailer bringing the affordable brand to consumers with products all £5 or less.Blonde bombshell Tilly, 20, was enjoying a night out with her mum after wrapping up the Strictly Come Dancing live tour.The television star wowed partygoers with her gorgeous pink ensemble, which consisted of a bright pink trouser suit and a neon top underneath.She wore a pair of white trainers but that was the only thing not pink in her look.Gordon Ramsay's daughter had a soft pink shadow applied to her lids, as well as some sparkle, and she had subtle strands of tinsel throughout her hair.Tilly's honey blonde locks were styled in bouncy waves and they ran down past her shoulders.Her mum Tana, 47, joined her on the pink carpet as they both celebrated the launch of Boots 17.The brunette beauty was all smiles as Tilly looked up at her lovingly, clearly enjoying their night out together in London.While Tilly was all-pink, Tana – who married celebrity chef Gordon in 1996 – went for all-black in a sleek jumpsuit that featured see-through lace detailing at the arms.She cinched in her waist with a statement Gucci belt.Tana's deep brown hair was styled straight, and she went for a subtle makeup look of bronze eyeshadow and a natural glossy lip.At the event, Tilly had her makeup done by professionals, who used products such as finishing powder to perfect her look.Tilly enjoyed the night with her Strictly pal pro dancer Kai Widdrington also in attendance.The duo finished off the live tour last weekend.Tilly dazzled fans as she danced with her pro partner

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The Grease prequel Summer Loving has taken a move forward at Paramount with the hiring of a director.Brett Haley, 36, has been picked to direct the film about the budding romance between greaser Danny and nice girl Sandy, according to an article Monday by Deadline.The musical film Grease premiered in 1978 and was based on the 1971 stage musical of the same name that premiered in Chicago before making its way to Broadway.

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Sundance Film Festival regular Brett Haley has been tapped to helm Paramount'sGrease prequel, Summer Loving. The feature is based on a song that comes early on in the classic 1978 musical that starred John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John as high school teens from opposite worlds.

A little more than a year ago, it was announced that Paramount was beginning work on a new “Grease” prequel film. While there wasn’t much known as far as who would helm the film or who might lead the cast, it was revealed that “Summer Lovin’” would take the story of the “Grease” lead characters’ first meeting and their seasonal romance.