VAN NUYS, Calif. - Cassidey, who retired in 2001 after completing her contract as a Vivid Girl, has signed a new three-year deal with Vivid, AVN.com has learned.

"She took some time off and she wants to get back out there again," T.J. DiReda, director of marketing for Vivid, said Wednesday. "She's pretty stoked about the lineup of girls we have now."

Cassidey performed for two years with Vivid, focusing mainly on g/g work toward the end of her contract. The sexy brunette plans to perform in both b/g and g/g scenes when she returns, DiReda said.

Some of Cassidey's previous titles include Marissa, Black Room, Girl World 3, Nice Neighbors and Borderline.

She was unavailable for comment at press time.