Having decided that its program could use a few more thongs, the Los Angeles Film Festival announced today that Steven Soderbergh's male-stripper drama "Magic Mike" -- starring Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey, Matt Bomer, and a bunch of other guys who look pretty darn good with their shirts off -- will have its world premiere as the festival's closing-night selection.
Four years ago, Matthew McConaughey's relationship with Brazilian model Camila Alves was revealed to PEOPLE in a 2007 cover story.
The actor joins the cast of a movie loosely based on Tatum's own experiences
Samantha Ronson follows in the footsteps of other stars who smiled for the camera
Michael Connelly's new novel, "The Fifth Witness," is just out and is certain to debut at or near the top of The New York Times best-seller list. This is Connelly's fourth novel featuring fictional criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller.
The actress's new hubby brought his own share of star power to celebrate the couple's nuptials
Robert DeNiro, Bradley Cooper and Abbie Cornish answer your questions about their upcoming film "Limitless."
Matthew McConaughey answers iReport questions about his new movie and more.
Matthew McConaughey plays a slick Los Angeles criminal defense attorney in the movie adaptation of Michael Connelly's legal thriller "The Lincoln Lawyer".
The actor recalls a trip where he climbed 3,000 feet in hiking shoes, while she wore sandals and a skirt
Plus: Matthew McConaughey's beachfront workout and more star sightings
Plus: Matthew McConaughey hits the beach with his two little ones and more star sightings
Trace Adkins is having a diva moment.
Go behind the scenes with country star Trace Adkins on the set of his new sexy music video for Brown Chicken Brown Cow.
The actor talks about directing the "Playing the Part" music video for his country singer pal
Plus: Matthew McConaughey makes a philanthropic visit to an L.A. high school and more star sightings
• Music fans Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves stepped out for a date night - with some musician pals in tow. The couple headed to Skybar in L.A., where the Zac Brown Band was celebrating its new album. McConuaghey and Alves sat at the band's table, and the actor happily chatted up Brown. They were also joined at the table by Jamey Johnson.
Madonna & Demi Moore are investing, and Heidi Klum has been spotted sipping the healthy drink
Plus: Matthew McConaughey hits the links and more star sightings
"We're living our dream," Charles Kelley cried out from the stage of the Las Vegas MGM Grand
Plus, in another TMI moment, Matt reveals when and where daughter Vida was conceived
They join a growing number of A-listers presenting and performing at the Academy of Country Music Awards
Plus: Matthew McConaughey bikes along the PCH
• They're best buds and concert buddies: Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson were singing along, clapping and swaying to the music at the Roxy in L.A., where reggae artist Mishka, who's signed to McConaughey's j.k. livin label, was performing. The actors were spotted in the VIP area - but McConaughey made his way to the stage at one point, leaving his friend behind. Says an onlooker: "[Matthew] was in his own world dancing and grooving to every song."
The Shear Genius host says she and Matthew McConaughey try to be calm parents
The Shear Genius host says her and Matthew McConaughey's newborn is "beautiful and peaceful"
• How sweet! Matthew McConaughey planned a special birthday dinner party for girlfriend Camila Alves, who was turning 27. The happy couple headed to Beau Rivage in Malibu, Calif., were they were joined a small group of friends. "Camila looked amazing in a black, sequined dress," an eyewitness told us. "After spending the past three weeks at home with baby Vida, Camila seemed very excited to be out celebrating her special day." The couple enjoyed Mediterranean food and a cake, while Alves received a bunch of gifts and balloons. Said the onlooker: "Matthew also looked great and was very attentive and loving towards Camila. It was obvious that he wanted Camila to enjoy her special night."
Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves introduce their 3 ½-week-old baby girl via his Web site
Rooster McConaughey jokes that his actor brother has "got it going on"
The baby arrived early Sunday morning and is the second child for the actor and the model
Matthew McConaughey is a father again.
The actor marks the milestone with an all-night party that manages to have "no blood or glass broken"
See the 40-year-old birthday boy flex his muscles through the years
The actor steps out for a night on the town with girlfriend Camila Alves
Check out the 10-ft. great white cruising the bay where Matthew McConaughey and other celebs hang 10!
With his first-born "motoring around" the home and a second now due, the star takes no chances
The actor talks about his upcoming second child at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service
The actor shares the couple's "blessed news" for Father's Day
The sequel to "The Da Vinci Code" has inspired more shrugs than shouts, as CNN's Kara Finnstrom reports.
Although you probably use it every day, here's some interesting trivia you may not know about deodorant.
It couldn't top its predecessors, but "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" still brought in quite a haul, grossing an estimated $87 million for the opening weekend of the summer movie season.
• Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves,
taking in the music with 9-month-old son Levi at the MaliBLUE Art &
Music Festival at the Malibu Pier. The family was there to support Mishka, a reggae artist signed to the actor's j.k. livin records, and
they "danced while affectionately holding each other," a source tells us.
The star is happy to keep things the way they are with girlfriend Camila Alves
The Ghost of Girlfriends Past star says her life is so full it doesn't require a party
We're talking to the onetime Hottest Bachelor, but first want to hear from you
• Before winning album of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards,
Taylor Swift caused a stir at TAO Asian Bistro, where the starlet
dined with her mother, band and crew. The group arranged a special dinner at
the hot spot, and Swift, in a black dress and silver heels, enjoyed
signature items from the menu. She also met David Spade, who popped
over to say hi after dining nearby. Also dining at the restaurant while in
town for the weekend: Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves. (See more stars celebrating at the ACMs!)
Julianne Hough's wardrobe malfunction, Matthew McConaughey keeps his shirt and more from country's big night
• Matthew McConaughey, cheering on Mishka from the VIP section of L.A.'s Roxy. The actor, who just signed the reggae artist to his new label j.k. livin, sported a black leather jacket, jeans and a toothpick tucked behind his ear. And he knew the words to all the songs, singing along while buddy Cole Hauser danced and girlfriend Camila Alves swayed to the music nearby. While he was grooving all night, it wasn't until Mishka played a cover of "All Along the Watchtower" that McConaughey really let loose – pumping his fist and cheering.
The new mom talks about her 60-hour labor and life with little Levi
The singer-actress was cheered on by Marc Anthony and Matthew McConaughey, who also competed in the event
"He'll be getting salty soon," the often-shirtless actor/wave rider says of 2-month-old son Levi
• Matthew McConaughey, hopping behind the bar and
mixing up a vodka soda at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego. When he wasn't
playing mixmaster, or talking up his movie Surfer Dude, the actor
relaxed in a poolside cabana and hit up the Moonstone Lounge at night.
The actor also says fatherhood to two-month-old Levi is a "wonderful thing"
The couple take baby Levi to celebrate his mom and grandma's handbag collection
The actor and his girlfriend take month-old Levi to a John Mellencamp show, he says in an interview
Dr. Sanjay Gupta's exclusive interview with Matthew McConaughey regarding the 60-hour delivery of his new baby.
Grandma Kay also joins the growing family after they left the hospital Thursday afternoon
Bust out the baby surfboard! Kay McConaughey says her new grandson will be a naked beach boy
Rooster McConaughey says his brother is probably "just staring at" new son Levi
The actor and his model girlfriend are "so happy," says a pal
Baby news and Britney fronts a new music video. It's all in today's entertainment report with A.J. Hammer.
• Matthew McConaughey, standing with his arm around pregnant girlfriend Camila Alves at a gig for reggae artist Mishka at the Viper Room in West Hollywood. The actor played the part of proud host at the show for the singer, who's on McConaughey's Just Keep Livin record label. He introduced Mishka to the crowd as "very conscious and very cool." Clad in a white T-shirt and jeans, McConaughey chatted with pals in the all-star crowd, including Charlize Theron (who was there with beau Stuart Townsend) and singer Pink. Meanwhile, Alves protected her pregnant belly as she weaved through the busy venue and mingled with friends.
The father-to-be has a cynical take on "love, marriage and family" for his next movie role
The actor sheds his shirt (again!) for a Dolce & Gabbana fragrance ad
In this week's 'Unscripted,' Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson answer viewer e-mails about their new movie.
The words "bad romantic comedy" may now add up to a redundant phrase, but "bad" is still a relative concept.
• Matthew McConaughey and mom-to-be Camila Alves,hanging out at Sunset Marquis Hotel's Bar 1200. The pair sat alone for some
time, as the actor sipped water from a bottle and held his girlfriend's
hand. Later, they were joined by male friend – one of
McConaughey's buddies – and they dialed up the volume on their
conversation.
He earned the Sexiest Man Alive title, but can Matthew McConaughey get a Father of the Year award?
Matthew McConaughey will be "an awesome dad," his Sahara costar Steve Zahn tells PEOPLE. But there's just one problem.
Matthew McConaughey and girlfriend Camila Alves are expecting a child, the actor announced Tuesday on his Web site.
Sporting short hair and – gasp! – a shirt, Matthew McConaughey took to the stage at L.A.'s House of Blues Thursday night to introduce Rasta musician Mishka. (The actor told the crowd he signed the Bahamas-born singer to his record label, JK Livin, after hearing just a few songs in Jamaica.) Then, as the musician impressed concert-goers with tracks from his upcoming album Above the Bones, the Failure to Launch star was seen cheering from behind the stage. But music isn't the only love in McConaughey's life. When the set ended, he headed for the exits, keeping a firm hold on girlfriend Camila Alves's hand as he steered through the crowd.
Could Bill Gates become the Sexiest Geek Alive? With a little help from Matthew McConaughey, it may just be possible! The Microsoft chairman and CEO got a little workout help from the onetime PEOPLE Sexiest Man Alive in a video showing Gates's "last day at the office" before retiring to focus on his humanitarian efforts with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Matthew McConaughey takes a lickin and keeps on livin.
Matthew McConaughey ended up getting stitches after cutting his face while training for his role as a fighter in an upcoming movie.
Video courtesy APEven in death, Evel Knievel knew how to put on a show.
I have long fantasized about owning an Airstream.
Fans who want to hit the road in true Matthew McConaughey style can have that chance – for a price. The actor is selling on ebay his commemorative Texas Longhorn National Championship Tribute motorcycle, designed and custom-built by Ralph Randolph's Knockout Motorcycle Company following his University of Texas alma mater's win at the 2006 Rose Bowl.
Matthew McConaughey will replace Owen Wilson in the film comedy Tropic Thunder, Variety reports.
Really ugly plaid sport coats, the kind they wore in 1971 (generally along with a short fat striped tie), do a lot for Matthew McConaughey in "We Are Marshall," a sports movie based on a real-life tragedy. The duds lend him a nerdish heartland quirkiness, something to balance out his natural-born egomaniacal moxie.
I can't count how many times since Christmas I have been informed of the imminent arrival of "Failure to Launch," by movie trailers and TV spots as well as by eye-catching full-page newspaper and magazine ads that feature a breezy Sarah Jessica Parker propping up a loungey Matthew McConaughey.
In "Roseanne," tired and sardonic, Roseanne Barr stomps around the kitchen in her sitcom's pilot, spitting jokes like artillery fire. Some land with precision (on her daughter's food drive for "poor people": "Tell them to drive some of that food over here").
In Matthew McConaughey's world, adventurous undertakings such as backpacking across African deserts and floating down the Amazon River are normal occurrences, while blockbuster films and critical acclaim remain a seemingly intangible pursuit.
While "Sahara" doesn't even come close to living up to the gold standard of its action-adventure genre -- that is, the "Indiana Jones" franchise -- it's satisfying entertainment.
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