Charice Headed to “Glee”

After rounds of rumors and denials – Charice is now heading to "Glee."

"It's official. I'm on Glee (next season)," Charice Tweeted on Monday.

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The Filipina singing sensation – whom many have compared to a young Whitney Houston – cleared up the confusion behind her casting.

"Story behind it. When d rumor came out, it wasn't true. But then after that; I tried to audition. And i made it!!! Let's Party!!!!" she continued on Twitter.

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According to EW, Charice will play a foreign exchange student who gives Rachel (Lea Michele) a run for her musical money.

Want to know more about the 18-year-old singer? Read all about the YouTube sensation's recent self-titled album on AccessHollywood.com's On The Download, HERE!

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