Kim Kardashian had an extra reason to celebrate at her 31st birthday party on Friday (21Oct11) after landing a role in Tyler Perry's latest film.

The socialite turned 31 on Friday and celebrated with her friends and family in New York at Manhattan hotspot The Derby, where she was treated to a surprise performance by pop star Pink, who sang The Fugees' Killing Me Softly, according to EOnline.com.

Kardashian was also celebrating a career milestone, after announcing to fans that day that she has been offered a role in Perry's new movie The Marriage Counselor.

In a post on her Twitter.com page, the reality TV star told fans, "Big news!! I'm co-starring in Tyler Perry's new movie!"

Kardashian has previously acted in films including Deep in the Valley and Disaster Movie, but will reportedly play a more substantial role in The Marriage Counselor.