Christina Aguilera Goes 'Burlesque' on the Big Screen

Christina Aguilera Goes Live!
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Music superstar Christina Aguilera has signed on for her first big screen project -- read on for more details.

The four-time Grammy Award winner will star in Screen Gem's 'Burlesque,' Variety reports.

Aguilera will play a talented singer from a small town who finds success and love while performing at a burlesque club in Los Angeles, says the trade paper.

"I couldn't be more excited, as this was a project written with her in mind," Screen Gems' president Clint Culpepper tells Variety.

The new film will begin shooting later this year.

Published 5/5/09 by the Insider

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  • im so excited!
    markjamez 11/4/09 Reply
  • whether she can act or not, it doesn't really matter to me. i just wanna see her sweet butt perform on the stage floor and do a little strip tease for me. :)
    Anonymous 8/23/09 Reply
  • I am a solid CHRISTINA AGUILERA fan. I love her like CRAZY! In my opinion Christina is PERFECT for the role. She has all qualities: the acting chops, a great figure, a voice of an angel, the dance moves and flawless beauty. GO CHRISTINA!
    Anonymous 8/17/09 Reply
  • This role couldn’t have gone to anyone better. Christina deserves it ‘cos she has the talent and the face to be on camera. This girl carries herself like a show woman - she has magnetism and charisma..presence.. and the girl can definitely sing, act...
    Anonymous 6/19/09 Reply
    • She really is an admirable woman. What I love about Christina is her existence on the public. She’s proven her worth as a dynamic singer, songwriter, dancer, entertainer and performer. And now she’s making her debut as an actress in an upcoming...
      Anonymous 7/3/09
    • Christina’s so versatile with her music, she can pull off anything! She’s a doll face, a great singer and a great entertainer. As they say in show biz, break a leg Christina! So looking forward to this movie, I hope it’s a winner.

      **WE LOVE U...
      Anonymous 7/9/09
  • do your thing honey
    Anonymous 5/15/09 Reply
    • I’m very happy for Christina. She is so committed to her work and I feel something good is going to come out of this project. I can't wait to see the movie and hear Christina’s new music too!
      Anonymous 5/27/09
  • Cool:)
    NeverLetGo 5/5/09 Reply
  • Since seeing Christina on SNL I've been waiting for more from her, but I am happy she didn't rush into anything.

    I wish her all the best, acting isn't the easiest of the performing arts. If SNL was a preview then she'll be fine. My only advise is...
    Anonymous 5/5/09 Reply