Fergie is excited about adding the role of a prostitute to her acting portfolio.

The Grammy-winning singer has been cast as Saraghina in “Nine,” a big-screen adaptation of the Tony-winning musical. She will perform the saucy song “Be Italian” with Guido, played by Daniel Day-Lewis.

“She’s basically a prostitute on the beach,” Fergie told the Associated Press in an interview. “She introduces him to the world of sexuality. It’s a very strong song. I’m just thrilled I get to play a character.”

Fergie, 33, joins Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Penelope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench and Kate Hudson in “Nine,” directed by Rob Marshall (“Chicago”). Filming begins in October. Fergie, whose real name is Stacy Ann Ferguson, had minor roles in the “Poseidon” and “Grindhouse” movies.

Fergie, who released her hit-packed solo album “The Duchess” in 2006, said she’s now in the studio working on a new album with the Black Eyed Peas, their first new record since 2005′s “Monkey Business.”

“It’s a new sound,” she said. “We’re going into the future. We’re not doing the same old thing. We’re not trying to copy what’s out there on the radio.”

Source: Billboard/AP

Fergie will perform at the The Big E fair, which runs Sept. 12-28, on September 28th. The annual Boston area fair just announced its 2008 lineup on Friday. Other performers include Jordin Sparks, Natasha Bedingfield and Sugarland. More info can be found at www.thebige.com. Tickets are available now.

Fergie has also been announced as a performer for “Fashion Rocks” concert on Setpember 5th. The show is known as the unofficial kick-off to New York’s Fashion Week. This will be the 3rd straight year Fergie has performed. She will do double duty as the Black Eyed Peas will perform as well. (New single?!?!). CBS will air the concert, in a 2 hour special, on September 9th.

Singer Fergie is in negotiations to join the Rob Marshall-helmed musical “Nine” for the Weinstein Co. and Relativity Media.
She joins a cast that already includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cottilard, Penelope Cruz, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman, Sophia Loren and Judi Dench.

Role marks the Grammy-winning singer’s first major role in a bigscreen project. She had a small role in the Weinstein Co.’s “Grindhouse.”

Fergie will play Saraghina, a lusty woman who introduces Guido (Day-Lewis) to the world of sexuality.

Shooting starts in October in the U.K.

Source: Variety

On Wednesday, Fergie attended the ESPN ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. She presented the “Best Team” award with actor Keifer Sutherland.

The ESPYs air at 9PM (ET) on Sunday on ESPN.