Joey Lawrence joins Chippendales

Lawrence joins Chippendales castJoey Lawrence is shedding his clothes: The actor has joined the male erotic dancing troupe Chippendales, The Associated Press reports. The 36-year-old will work as a singer, dancer and host in the Las Vegas production for three weeks in June. In a statement, Lawrence said screening Channing Tatum's upcoming film about being a stripper -- "Magic Mike" -- encouraged him to join the male revue. The married father of two stars as a male nanny in the ABC Family series "Melissa & Joey." He's best known for his role on the 1990s TV show "Blossom."