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Ne-Yo attends his album release party to promote his CD "Year of the Gentleman" Hard Rock Hollywood Cafe (AP photo by Rene Macura)

R&B singer Ne-Yo is expanding his acting portfolio.  The singer has signed on to appear in the upcoming film “Battle: Los Angeles.”

Ne-Yo has been cast to play a corporal in the film, and he will battle aliens. 

The movie is about members of a marine platoon who fight against an alien invasion in Los Angeles.  The movie also stars Michelle Rodriguez and Bridget Moynahan.  The movie will be released Feb. 18, 2011.

Ne-Yo’s hit songs include “So Sick,” “Miss Independent,” “Because of You” and “Mad.”

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