Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera

Singers Cher and Christina Aguilera have teamed up to star in a new musical film called Burlesque,according to  reports.

Film industry magazine Variety has reported Aguilera will play an ambitious small-town girl with a huge voice who finds success in a neo-burlesque club, while Cher will play a former dancer who mentors Aguilera's character.

The film will also cast Stanley Tucci previously seen in the successful TV drama ER, shooting is expected to start in November.

Burlesque will be directed by Steve Antin, star of the 1985 cult movie The Goonies as well as roles in the US police drama NYPD.

Cher was an Oscar winner for her performane in Moonstruck, gaining best actress and she was also nominated for best supporting actress in Silkwood.

Burlesque will be Aguilera's first starring role in a feature film.