Nicole Scherzinger to model

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CROWD PLEASER: Pussycat Dolls frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger performs at Auckland's Vector Arena.

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Nicole Scherzinger has been signed up to a celebrity modelling agency.

The newly-single Pussycat Dolls star - who split with her racing driver boyfriend Lewis Hamilton late last year - has reportedly landed a contract with the exclusive Wilhelmina International.

According to fashion industry sources, the 31-year-old beauty has signed up to work with the company - alongside a host of other famous beauties.

Over the years, Fergie, Beyonce Knowles, Katherine Heigl, Leighton Meester, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Ciara and Brandy have all posed for photographs under the agency.

The songstress is believed to have celebrated her new deal at a star-studded party in Hollywood, which was hosted by Calvin Klein designer Francesco Costa.

She was joined at the bash by actresses Kate Bosworth, Penelope Cruz and actor Kellan Lutz.

This is a brave move for Nicole - who recently revealed she felt "ugly"

until she joined the girl group.

She said: "Growing up, I was incredibly shy. And awkward. And lanky! I always thought I was an ugly duckling. I guess it worked out OK in the end.

Ultimately though, true beauty shines from within.

"I know joining the group helped me to find out who I am - and I love the message that any woman can be strong, confident and sexy."

- Bang! Showbiz