Cheryl Cole performs at the Brits minus her wedding ring
Cheryl in her second outfit during last night's Brits performance
Despite the obvious personal turmoil the 26-year-old Geordie is facing following the recent allegations regarding her husbands Ashley’s extramarital affairs, Cheryl Cole gave a confident yet feisty performance at the Brit Awards last night, but there was one thing missing…
The X-Factor judge gave one of the biggest stand-out performances of the night involving two costume changes and a raft of slick dancers, yet she chose to remove her £150,000 wedding ring before taking to the stage before an audience of millions.
However the tabloids have been thrown into a frenzy by Cole’s admission of her wedding ring in the past. Only last year during a Saturday night live X-Factor show, the Girls Aloud singe appeared without her wedding ring. Whilst many pointed to problems within the marriage for the absence of the ring, it later emerged it was a style choice as the wedding band didn’t go with her outfit.
Given the recent rumours which have surfaced claiming that husband, Chelsea footballer Ashley, has sent saucy text message to two women, Cheryl’s decision to remove her wedding band for the high profile performance could be seen as more significant.
The audience were with Cheryl Cole all the way, jumping to their feet to give her a standing ovation when she began her set. Ashley Cole was not present at the glitzy London event as he’s currently resting following an ankle operation. However fellow band members from Girls Aloud, namely Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts, were on hand to cheer on the Fight For This Love singer during her big performance.
Lily Allen and Cheryl Cole’s war of words rumbles on
Lily Allen branded a "little girl" by Cheryl Cole
For years outspoken Lily Allen and Girls Aloud member Cheryl Cole have been at loggerheads, despite having never met in person. So when the pair finally came face to face at a recent event, is there any wonder sparks were flying?!
At first Lily and Cheryl seemed to have put their differences to one side. Cheryl described how she’d hugged the Smile singer and said, “It’s nice to meet you” to which Lily replied, “There’s no beef.” Problem solved? Not exactly…
Only minutes later the X-Factor judge over heard her new friend taking the “p***” out of her in the press room. Cheryl’s reaction to his was to brand Lily a “little girl” before adding, “I’m a 26-year-old woman and I’m not at school any more.”
Just before Christmas Cheryl had said she would never forgive Lily Allen after the comments she’s made in the past about her footballer husband Ashley Cole, and band mate Nicola Roberts.
This week Lily Allen has been pictured soaking up the sun on a beach in New Zealand, so there’s yet to be a response from her camp on the latest feud. We suspect we haven’t heard the last of this rant so stand by for a reaction from the feisty cockney singer so time soon.
Rihanna offers Cheryl Cole a support spot of her tour
Rihanna offers Cheryl a chance to support her on the Rated R tour
R&B star Rihanna has revealed that she’d like to give Cheryl Cole a helping hand in her bid to crack America by offering her a support slot on her forthcoming tour. The Umbrella singer said she thinks the Girls Aloud star would “wow them” over in the States.
Rihanna’s Rated R tour is set to take in a whole host of dates across Europe and America next year, hitting the UK in May. The singer has big plans for 2010 and also hopes to slot in a few festival dates in between her tour. Following in the footsteps of her mentor Jay-Z, Rihanna said she would jump at the chance to play Glastonbury if asked.
Cheryl Cole and Rihanna have had a few professional encounters in recent weeks. The 21-year-old performed her new single, Pull The Trigger, on the X-Factor recently where Cheryl sits on the judging panel. Plus Rihanna is set to sing on a one-off show, Cheryl Cole’s Night In, hosted by the Fight For This Love singer this weekend.
The pair also share something else in common; they’ve both worked with Will. I. Am singer from chart topping band, The Black Eyed Peas.
The Rated R tour kicks off in Belgium in April so if Cheryl wants the job, she’s better get a move on.
Cheryl Cole to get leg up from Jay-Z?
Jay-Z said to be keen to help Cheryl crack the US
Just after announcing his plans to help launch UK band the Ting Tings in the US, Jay-Z has spotted another British talent to give a helping hand to. Jay-Z has accompanied his wife Beyonce to the UK as she performs her I…Am tour and seems to be taking an active interest in the British music scene during his trip.
The rapper is said to have become aware of the Girls Aloud singer after Beyonce performed on the X-factor last year where Cheryl is part of the judging panel. The 26-year-old’s solo career has taken off in a big way after securing a number one single with Fight For This Love and also a number one album with her debut release, 3 Words.
It seems hopes of US stardom may not be such as distant dream as Jay-Z, who has recently launched a new record label Roc Nation, is reported to be very interested in giving the Geordie singer a leg up across the pond.
Cheryl has already formed a solid relationship with one high profile US celebrity after Black Eyed Peas singer, Will. I. Am, was the executive producer on her new album and also collaborated with her on one of the new tracks.
The interest from Jay-Z is extra thrilling for Cheryl as she’s reported to be a massive fan of the US rapper and to hear he’s approves of her music has “totally made her year” a friend has said, before adding that to have Jay-Z’s support is “beyond her wildest dreams.”
Rachel Adedeji leaves the X-Factor but gives her prediction for this year’s winner
Rachel as she learns her fate on X-Factor on Sunday with her mentor Dannii Minogue
18-year-old Rachel Adedeji is the latest hopeful to get booted out of the X-Factor after losing out in the sing-off to Lloyd Daniels on Sunday night’s results show. Despite the obvious heartache at leaving the show, Rachel was able to give her predictions for who she thinks will be crowned the X-Factor winner this year.
Rachel believes that South Shield’s warbler Joe McElderry holds the best chance of clinching the coveted title this year, which will be music to Cheryl Cole’s ears as she is mentoring the youngster in the competition. Simon Cowell will be less thrilled to hear Rachel’s prediction as he has high hopes of producing the winner, and the early signs are good as he’s the only mentor to not lose a single act so far.
Speaking about Joe, Rachel said, “He has star quality and it will show.” Adding, “He is incredible.” Rather worryingly Rachel also believe the most controversial act in the show, the Irish twins John and Edward (dubbed Jedward by the tabloids) stand a very good chance of winning too. On the twins Rachel says, “They have a great chance and they are great guys. Simon will like them eventually.”
After finding herself in the bottom two on three occasions, Rachel’s time on the hit ITV1 show came to and after battling it out against Welsh singer, Lloyd Daniels last weekend. When the judges failed to reach a decision the public votes were called to determine who should leave. Rachel was named as the act with the fewest votes and left the competition.
The second group bites the dust as Miss Frank leave X-Factor
Girl group Miss Frank bow out of the X-Factor
In a shock result on last night’s results show on the X-Factor, the bookies’ favourite Danyl Johnson and girl group Miss Frank found themselves singing for survival. The judges struggled to come to a decision and in the end, Cheryl Cole brought it back to the public vote after saying she was “confused” by the situation and thought it best to leave this one up to the public.
A glum looking Miss Frank were announced as the act with the least number of votes and made their X-Factor exit. It comes after the girls gave what was arguably their best performance on the show, with all four judges giving positive feedback. Simon Cowell was openly shocked when his act Danyl Johnson was announced as being in the bottom two saying “I think it’s a joke that you’re in the position you’re in, a total joke.”
Despite entering the competition as solo artists, the girls were urged to form a band on the judges’ recommendation after being impressed with their combined audition during boot camp where they sang as group as part of the task. Although their X-Factor journey has come to an end, Miss Frank have vowed to stay together and continue to pursue their dream of a professional singing career.
Miss Frank are the second out of three acts mentored by Louis Walsh to be evicted from the show; now the only hope Louis has of winning the competition is with the controversial Irish twins, John and Edward.
Cheryl Cole gears up for her first solo performance on the X-factor this weekend
Cheryl won't sing live on the X-Factor
X-Factor judge Cheryl Cole will be centre stage herself this week as she makes her debut performance as a solo artist on the Sunday night results show. However the Geordie singer has come in for quite a bit of stick as show officials have admitted that she will be miming the majority of her performance.
Some fans of the show have criticised the decision for Cheryl to mime her track, Fight For This Love, as the show’s contestants are expected to sing live every week and have very little experience of performing in comparison to the Girls Aloud star. However a bad performance from Cheryl on the X-Factor could put the scuppers on her big plans for a solo career which is a risk her record company are not willing to take.
Also taking to the stage that night will be international singing sensation Whitney Houston who will be giving her first UK TV appearance in 12 years. It is not known yet whether Whitney will sing live or not.
However Cheryl is no stranger to performing on the X-Factor. Only last year, along with the rest of the Girls Aloud gang, Cheryl belted out a live rendition of their single at the time, Promise. A show insider said the performance was not as good as expected as the girls had little time to prepare beforehand. To avoid another lack-lustre performance, Cheryl will this year record her vocals in front of a live audience before the show, however she will sing selected parts of the song completely live.
Simon Cowell hires a fleet of limos to transport guests to his 50th birthday bash
Simon Cowell’s birthday bash certainly didn’t disappoint. The well connected X-Factor judge invited an army of 400 celebrity friends along to Wrotham Park, Hertfordshire, to celebrate his big 50 in style. The star studded event was a tongue-in-cheek ego fest which featured table cloths with Simon’s silhouette, waiters wearing Cowell masks, and inside each toilet cubicle was a framed picture of the birthday boy whilst a DVD of various celebrities speaking in glowing terms about Simon played on a loop in the back ground.
Simon Cowell hires limos for guests at 50th bash
However the music mogul didn’t forget to treat his guests on his big day. A fleet of top of the range limousines complete with suited chauffeurs were hired to transport guests from central London to the luxurious marquee in Hertfordshire. The revelry carried on until the wee small hours with the birthday boy finally calling it a night just before 5am. He was chauffeured home in his favourite vehicle, a black Rolls Royce Phantom.
Amongst the glittering guest list which read like a bumper issue of heat magazine, were several of Simon’s old flames including Terri Seymour, Sinitta and Jackie St Claire. His mother Julie Cowell had pride of place next to her son at the top table whilst fellow X-Factor judge Cheryl Cole, minus husband Ashley, sat on his other side. Other notable celebs who attended included Danni Minogue and Louis Walsh, Katie Price (who arrived late) David Hasslehoff, Gordon Ramsey, Kevin Spacey, Kate Moss and retail billionaire and Top Shop owner Sir Philip Green whose wife, Tina, organised the whole event.
Not surprisingly for someone who made millions out of the music industry, the entertainment was suitably spectacular. Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke performed as well as retro band Earth Wind and Fire plus a tribute Frank Sinatra act. The whole party reportedly set the Cowell back a cool £1 million; let’s hope the straight talking judge who admits to not liking parties much managed to enjoy himself.
Harlequin Print Group create one-off Girls Aloud limo for birthday bash
Harlequin Print group create customised limo
Harlequin Print Group made one 16-year-old’s day when they transformed a pink Hummer limo with a range of graphics and images dedicated to her favourite band. Carly Hughes from Pontypridd near Cardiff is, by her own admission, the biggest Girls Aloud fan ever, so her thoughtful friends and family clubbed together to present her with an extra special surprise for her 16th birthday.
The lucky school girl was treated to a chauffeur driven ride in the exclusive pink limo which had been specially customised for the occasion. Harlequin Print Group had designed a range of digital images of the band, which includes X-Factor judge Cheryl Cole, and a birthday banner which read “Carly Hughes 16 today!” The process of adding the graphics to the limo is known as vehicle wrapping. It can last for up to 5 years although the design can be removed at any time without damaging the original paintwork at all. The limo caused quite a stir when it took the elated birthday girl and a group of her friends on a tour of her local area with many passers-by trying to grab a picture of the attention-grabbing limo on their mobile phones.
As the birthday crew boarded the unique limo a selection of Girls Aloud hits were blasted out from the vehicle’s state of the art sound system. Once the party really got started the fun-loving gang enjoyed a spot of karaoke on the limo’s top the range system, however the song list was limited to Girls Aloud tracks only, obviously.
Carly admitted she had no idea what here loved-ones were planning and admitted to being “gobsmacked” when the limo rolled up outside of her house. She said “I couldn’t have wished for a better birthday. The limo was fabulous and luckily, most of my friends are mad about Girls Aloud too so they all really loved it!”
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Cheryl Cole signs lucrative deal to be the new face of L’Oreal Paris
Cheryl Cole is the new face of L'Oreal Paris
Cheryl Cole has long been lauded as a style icon. These days, you’d be hard pressed to open a magazine and not find a picture of the Girls Aloud singer. Global beauty brand L’Oreal now hopes to bottle some of that Cheryl charm by launching her as the face of the iconic company in the U.K.
L’Oreal has wasted no time in lining up the X-Factor judge’s first assignment. From next month, Cheryl will be seen in adverts promoting the latest addition to the brand’s hair product range, Elvive Full Restore 5.
The adventurous singer recently dabbled with her hair colour opting for red-tinted locks. The look earned her the nick-name Cherry Cole in the tabloids but the 26 year-old saw the error of her ways and has since reverted back to her normal brunette colour, just in time to promote the new hair product.
Cheryl is out of the country at the moment as she is filming the section where the contestants visit the judges’ houses as part of the X-Factor. She has released a statement in which says “I have always loved the brand and have always wanted to say the iconic phrase ‘because you’re worth it’ so to be given that opportunity is absolutely amazing.” The Geordie singer is said to earn a reported £500,000 from her one year contract.
Previous famous faces for L’Oreal include Jennifer Anniston, Jane Fonda and Beyonce. Cheryl Cole is the first British female to front the brand since Kate Moss was signed up in 1998.
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