Cheryl Cole 'homesick in Los Angeles'

Cheryl Cole is reportedly struggling with homesickness while in Los Angeles.
The Girls Aloud singer has apparently been working with a vocal coach in preparation for a role on the upcoming US version of The X Factor. However, The Sun claims that Cole is finding it difficult to be separated from her mother Joan.

"Cheryl was missing Joan just a few hours after she landed," a source told the paper. "She reckons it will need visits from her mum at least every fortnight and she will try to fly home every other week - even if just for a couple of days.

"She asks that every room she stays in has similar furnishings and pictures so she doesn't feel too displaced."

They added: "Derek [Hough] bought her some Haribo the other day and she said even they tasted different, so she's planning on getting her favourite sweets posted over."

Cheryl Cole 'pretended to kiss Bieber'

Cheryl Cole allegedly gave Justin Bieber "a pretend snog" at last week's Brit Awards.

The Sunday Mirror reports that the 'Promise This' singer jumped on the unsuspecting Bieber with her hand over his mouth after she spotted him glancing over.

"Cheryl was in great spirits. She kept catching Justin ­staring over at her. So she surprised him and pretended to kiss him," a source claimed.

While the X Factor judge left the Brits without a gong despite her two nominations, the 16-year-old 'Baby' singer won the 'International Breakthrough Act' trophy.

Derek Hough 'will fight for Cheryl Cole'

Derek Hough has reportedly vowed to fight to save his relationship with Cheryl Cole.

The dancer has apparently been left annoyed by Cheryl's alleged secret meeting with her ex-husband Ashley. The Daily Star claims that Hough is determined to stop her going back to the footballer.

"Derek has said he will happily punch Ashley's lights out if Cheryl asks him to," a friend told the paper. "He's just sick of it all. She's his girlfriend and has been for a while.

"Derek has been nothing but respectful about what Cheryl and Ashley had but enough is enough. She told him that there was nothing going on between her and Ashley and that talk of a reconciliation was utter nonsense."

The source continued: "But Cheryl also added that she feels bad if she ignores Ashley and still has a sense that she should be there for him. Now Derek has had enough of being Mr Nice Guy. He told me, 'I'll fight for Cheryl'.

"Derek's a lot more dominant than you'd imagine," they added. "As he said to me, 'What guy sits back and lets another man put moves on his girlfriend?'. Ashley is the ex now, and this is a new year and a new Derek.

"He was raised a Mormon, so violence isn't Derek's thing and he isn't likely to behave like a thug, but he will stand his ground."

Cole 'pays £3k for royal airport suite'

Cheryl Cole is thought to have paid £3,000 to access a private lounge at Heathrow Airport.

The Mirror reports that the singer stopped off at the exclusive Windsor suite last weekend after flying back from South Africa with Derek Hough.

An airport source told the paper: "Aside from the private suite used by the Queen and Prince Philip, the Windsor suite is the most exclusive area of the airport. It’s used by all the rest of the royal family - Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Harry and William - plus the prime minister, visiting foreign presidents and royalty.

"Victoria Beckham was the first celeb to start using the Windsor suite, now Cheryl’s in on it too. She's in pretty good company - it shows how far she's come in her career."

Cheryl Cole 'turns to religion'

Cheryl Cole has reportedly turned to religion for reassurance after her "worst ever year".

This year has seen the X Factor judge divorce husband Ashley, struck down with malaria and face a backlash over some of her decisions on the ITV show. The Sun claims that Cole has now sought guidance from "higher powers".

"Cheryl has awakened her spiritual side," a source said. "She has been tapping into higher powers for answers and guidance.

"She's been doing some deep thinking - especially after malaria. Christianity is closest to her, but she's open to other religious influences."

It was added that Cole's close friend Derek Hough is a Mormon, while Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am, her frequent collaborator, is also religious.

N-Dubz Tulisa: 'I'm not gay'
Tulisa Contostavlos has brushed off claims that she is gay.

The N-Dubz singer, who is seen kissing a women in the music video for their new single 'Girls', said that she is not a lesbian but "wanted to wind everyone up."

"I do hate men but I'm not gay. I'm not looking for a girlfriend," she told RWD Magazine.

"That tune was just fun and the video was spontaneous when I kissed NY. We were sat in the dressing room and I was trying to work out how to get her in the video. I was joking that we should have some 'lezza' action but I thought, let's make her the card dealer then at the end you'll find out she's my chick.

"You don't see on the video fully but we actually kisssssed."

The star recently claimed that all men are animals.

Cheryl Cole offered millions for 'X Factor'

Cheryl Cole has been offered a job on the US "X Factor" and could be earning anything between 1.5 to 3 million pounds to be a judge on the show.

Despite there being constant speculation about whether Cheryl will or wont be judging the show, it looks as though she will be finally be a judge, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"Cheryl was the first one to be told and verbally offered the job and she is very excited. She likes America and loves the idea of launching herself there," a source was quoted as saying.

Sources said Simon Cowell officially told Cheryl he wanted her to be on the show.

Cole 'in tears over Macdonald comments'

Cheryl Cole was reportedly left in tears after Britain's Next Top Model judge Julien Macdonald criticised her fashion sense.

According to The Sun, the X Factor judge appeared to be "sobbing and devastated" when the designer made the comments at a party hosted by Sarah Harding.

He apparently said to her: "What the f**k are you doing? Who are you trusting and who are you working with? What are you thinking? Look in the mirror."

A source said: "Everyone was having a good time until Julien launched into a tirade of abuse. He went into a big rant. Nobody could stop him. Cheryl thought he was joking at first and told him to 'f**k off'. It was unnecessary.

"In the end Cheryl ran off crying. She was sobbing and totally devastated. The things he said were pretty cruel. It would have hurt Cheryl as he is a very big name in fashion. Julien was pretty drunk but it's no excuse. He did it in front of everyone."

Perez criticises Cheryl performance

Perez Hilton has criticised Cheryl Cole's performance on last night's The X Factor, suggesting that she fire both her choreographer and stylist.

The US celebrity blogger posted a clip of Cole's live rendition of new single 'Promise This' and declared that it "just didn't quite work".

"Chezza's performance left much to be desired, but it wasn't for her lack of trying," he told his followers. "We appreciate the mostly live singing and that she went for it with the staging."

He added: "She needs to fire her choreographer ASAP! The movement - hers and the dancers - was just not as good as it could have been or should have been! And while she's at it, she should get a new stylist too!"

Cole is seeking to build a profile in the States as she prepares for a potential role on the US version of The X Factor next year.

I don't really get men, says Cheryl Cole

X Factor's Cheryl Cole says she feels more comfortable staying in the company of women after her split with love rat ex Ashley.

The 27-year-old beauty says she has never really understood men anyway - and even close pals like Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh "do my head in".

"I relate to girls a lot more than I do boys," the Sun quoted her as saying.

"I''m not one of those sort of girls. I just don''t get boys, I don''t really get men," she said.

She explained just how fraught things can be with fellow X Factor judges Simon, 51, and Louis, 58.

Cheryl went on: "You go through periods where they''re doing my head in and this week it''s Louis. Louis does my head in sometimes - but I love him."

Cheryl Cole premieres new single

Cheryl Cole has unveiled her new single 'Promise This'.

The song - released next month - was premiered by DJ Chris Moyles on Radio 1 this morning.

Cole's official website has also been updated with images from the music video, which show the X Factor judge in a ballet dress with a male dancer wearing black.

The first official issue of the X Factor Magazine describes the video as "gothic ballet".

Her website also revealed that it will sell an exclusive "special version" of her forthcoming album, due for release in November.

Cheryl Cole: 'I'd hate a normal life'

Cheryl Cole has said that she would hate to lead a normal life.

The 'Fight For This Love' singer told Vogue that she is grateful for her fame as it has saved her from having to make a living through a menial job.

"Oh, my motivation is absolutely being in the public eye," she confessed. "Like I totally get it when people who sit in offices with nine-to-five jobs can't be bothered. What would be their motivation?

"I would never give up what I do. I love what I do, I love my music, I love being a judge on The X Factor."

Despite claiming to relish her hectic workload, it has been rumoured that Cole is considering quitting her role as a judge on the UK version of The X Factor.

Cheryl and Ashley 'love letters stolen'

Love letters between Cheryl and Ashley Cole have been stolen, it has been revealed.

Burglars broke into Ashley's Surrey flat this week while he was away with the England squad, and stole love notes, poems and two packets of letters from Cheryl, reports the Daily Star.

The former couple, who finalised their divorce last week, are now said to be worried that the thieves will expose intimate marriage details contained in the letters.

A source said: "Cheryl’s written lots of stuff to Ashley over time while she was touring with Girls Aloud and on the other side of the world with work commitments.

"Their paths didn’t cross as much as they would have liked so they tried their best to be romantic in other ways. Notes, little poems and letters were a big form of Cheryl’s communication and this could all be published soon."

They added: "There are lots of secrets that no-one knows a thing about."

It is believed that the thieves also stole jewellery, cash and the keys to Ashley's sports car.

Ashley betrayal was heartbreaking

Cheryl Cole has admitted that she felt betrayed by ex-husband Ashley.

The singer, who was speaking about her divorce from the England footballer for the first time, said that the split was heartbreaking but added that she was glad she did not have any children with the star.

Asked whether she felt betrayed when it was revealed that Ashley had cheated on her with several women, Cole told Vogue: "Yes, definitely I do. But I’ve got to take everything that’s happened and learn from it.

"And I’ve just got to be grateful that I’ve got so many good things going on. I have. And there’s no children, you know?

"Of course it’s heartbreaking, but it’s not anything remotely like it could have been and I’m very, very thankful for that.

"Some people’s lives fall apart, are turned upside down."

The 27-year-old, who recently announced that she is releasing a book about her memories and experiences, said that she was ultimately glad to be done with the relationship.

She added: "I accept that that’s a chapter of my life that’s finished."

Cole 'wants to fight malaria outbreak'

Cheryl Cole is planning on raising money to stem the spread of malaria in Africa following her brush with the disease.

The X Factor judge was reportedly hours from death after contracting the tropical illness during a trip to Tanzania in June, and now intends to help other sufferers on the continent once she has made a full recovery.

A friend of Cole's told Music News: "Cheryl wants to raise money for mosquito nets and better medicines across the worst-affected regions of Africa.

"After hitting such a terrible physical low, she has come to realise just how awful the disease is and how lucky she has been to receive the best medical care."

Cole is currently recuperating at home after being discharged from hospital just over a week ago. It was revealed today that she refused a recent request from estranged husband Ashley to visit her while she makes her recovery.

Cheryl Cole officially drops surname

Cheryl Cole has dropped her surname on her website's official merchandise.

The 26-year-old singer, who recently confirmed her divorce from Ashley Cole, apparently wanted to be referred to as Cheryl Tweedy in the future.

On the day of the announcement, the star's official website ditched her last name on all new items.

Meanwhile, a source told the Daily Star today: "Cheryl approved the merchandise months ago before any of the marriage problems exploded.

"But after she decided that she was definitely going to divorce him, it would have been strange to release it still emblazoned with his name all over it.

"So they had to make a decision to remove her surname, especially after they knew it would hit her website on that particular day."

However, a spokesperson said: "We have no comment to make regarding the merchandise.With regards to her name, no decision has been made about this yet."

Cheryl Cole 'dismisses Lostprophets claims'

Cheryl Cole has reportedly hit back at claims that she used all the available passes at Radio 1's Big Weekend.

According to Heat, Welsh band Lostprophets said that the 26-year-old singer invited her family and friends along to share the special VIP passes.

The 'Last Train Home' rockers also criticised event organisers for not allowing their families to receive any free entries.

However, Cole's PR company today posted on Twitter: "Dear Lost Prophets, Cheryl did not have any family or friends at 1BW. Maybe Radio 1 thought you weren't worthy of VIP tickets (sic)."

Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Dizzee Rascal were also among the performers at the concert.

Cheryl Cole wants to kiss Dannii Minogue.

When asked which one of her fellow 'X Factor' judges she would lock lips with, the 26-year-old beauty says she would choose sexy Dannii every time.

Cheryl - who is also joined on the show by Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell - said: "I'd have to snog Dannii. I'd kind of like to avoid the other two."

And if the Girls Aloud star had to marry one of her other judges she would have to tie the knot with Louis because she could handle being Simon's wife.

Speaking on a live webchat with social networking site MySpace, Cheryl - who is married to England soccer player Ashley Cole - said: "I couldn't bear to be married to Simon, he'd always have to be right and you'd have to sit next to him all weekend. I'd prefer to marry Louis he'd make you feel comfortable and he'd make you a nice cup of tea!"

Alexandra Burke is reportedly dating Amy Winehouse's backing singer.

The pop star - who was warned off men by Cheryl Cole, her mentor on UK TV talent show 'The X Factor', which she won in 2008 - has been spotted out with Zalon Thompson in London.
The 21-year-old beauty was seen with the hunky musician - who has been signed by Amy to her new label Lioness Records - after her single 'Bad Boys' reached number one in the charts last week, and the pair were also seen going out for a romantic dinner and a trip to the cinema.
A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Alexandra is very fond of Zalon. They've struck up a close relationship over recent months and really enjoy each other's company."
The 'Hallelujah' singer recently revealed she is "looking for a boyfriend".
Alexandra said: "I've only ever had two serious relationships and they were both bad boys.
"I was 16 when I had my first relationship. It lasted about two years. Then I dated another guy for six months last year. But he was a bit of a nutcase."
In July, there were rumours she was dating American singer Cameron Quincy Jagher, but she later denied the claims.
Alexandra previously revealed Cheryl told her to be careful who she dated while she established herself as a music star.
She said: "Cheryl warned me. She said, 'You're not allowed to date dancers, Alex, and you're not allowed to date boys full stop!' "

Simon Cowell's mother was left stunned at his 50th birthday party by the sex shows put on for the guests.

The music mogul celebrated reaching the landmark age with a star-studded bash at Wrotham Park in Hertfordshire, England, and entertainment included a raunchy cabaret act involving sex toys.
Julie Cowell, 82, and her priest friend sat there opened mouthed when one entertainer appeared on stage dressed as a woman's private parts, before pretending to use an assortment of aids.
Simon's friend and publicist Max Clifford told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "It was a brilliant party, some parts of it had an outrageously camp theme.
"The funniest thing was seeing Simon trying to explain to his mum, who was there with a priest and some of her friends from church. She asked what it was and he told her it was a sideways mouth and a toothbrush but it was very suggestive and it was very clear what it was supposed to be."
Other guests at the £2 million bash included Kate Moss, Simon's 'X Factor' judges Louis Walsh, Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue and his ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour.
Revellers were treated to a lavish meal and £220,000 was spent on wine.
Instead of presents, Simon asked his family and friends to donate money to children's hospice charity Chase.

Cheryl Cole obsessed with Lady GaGa

English singer Cheryl Cole admits Lady GaGa is her style icon and that she is "obsessed" with her."If I'm totally honest with you, I never had a style icon. But Lady GaGa is right now. I think people don't see her as conventionally beautiful but, as a style icon and an artist, I'm slightly obsessed with her. She's the real deal," contactmusic.com quoted Cole as saying.Although she is often praised for her own sense of style and slim figure, Cole loves indulging in fattening treats and blames her tiny frame on her busy work schedule."Unfortunately I don't have time to exercise, but I dance a lot. When I'm on tour I think, 'Oh god, I want a couple of weeks off', but then at least you exercise. I actually prefer exercise DVDs - I can't stand the gym."I don't eat as well as I'd like to, cakes and biscuits are my weakness. Sometimes it will get to 3 p.m. and I'll realise all I've had is a coffee. My mother has been giving me A-Z multivitamins. They're great," she said.