Nicole Scherzinger has persuaded Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh to shake up the X Factor format.
The former Pussycat Doll, who was standing in as guest judge for Dannii Minogue, suggested the under-25s category should be increased up to 28-year-olds, because there is so many good singers in the over-25 group - so putting some of them in the younger range could help protect them from the chop.
A show spokesperson said: "At Nicole's suggestion, and agreed by Simon and Louis, the boys' and girls' category age limit has been increased to anyone under 28, which the judges believe will strengthen the competition and talent."
In another twist, the number of wannabes from each group going through to the judges' houses stage has increased from six to eight.
Despite rumours to the contrary, the live shows will still kick off with 12 acts.
"Eight acts will now go through to each of the judges' houses. There will still be 12 acts going through to the live shows," the spokesperson added.
Read more: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/nicole-backs-x-factors-shakeup-14889177.html##ixzz0unPUOPR8
The deaths of BRITTANY MURPHY and SIMON MONJACK may have been solved
Officials are now claiming that mould found in their marital home could have been a "contributing factor" in both cases.
Tragedy first struck in December when Clueless star Brittany was found lifeless in the married couple's shower.
It's been reported mould was detected in the house during the ensuing investigation, but was later dismissed.
Just months later, in May, British screenwriter Simon passed away at the Hollywood house he shared with his late wife's mother SHARON.
Although prescription drugs were found in both Brittany and Simon's blood, the coroner insisted they weren't fatal doses.
Sharon had previously refused to let the LA County Coroner's Office investigate the mould, but it's claimed she's now approved the investigation.
Mould can induce many respiratory health problems, including pneumonia.
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/usa/3069116/Was-mould-to-blame-for-the-deaths-of-Hollywood-couple-Brittany-Murphy-and-Simon-Monjack.html#ixzz0unP8oiNu
Tragedy first struck in December when Clueless star Brittany was found lifeless in the married couple's shower.
It's been reported mould was detected in the house during the ensuing investigation, but was later dismissed.
Just months later, in May, British screenwriter Simon passed away at the Hollywood house he shared with his late wife's mother SHARON.
Although prescription drugs were found in both Brittany and Simon's blood, the coroner insisted they weren't fatal doses.
Sharon had previously refused to let the LA County Coroner's Office investigate the mould, but it's claimed she's now approved the investigation.
Mould can induce many respiratory health problems, including pneumonia.
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/usa/3069116/Was-mould-to-blame-for-the-deaths-of-Hollywood-couple-Brittany-Murphy-and-Simon-Monjack.html#ixzz0unP8oiNu
Sherlock Holmes more popular than Tom Cruise
The BBC's reinvention of Conan Doyle's master sleuth Sherlock Holmes was watched by more than 7 million viewers last night, according to unofficial overnight audience figures for Sunday 25 July.
The first outing of the new three-part BBC1 series, which has been described as a cross between Withnail and I and The Bourne Ultimatum , attracted an average of 7.05 million viewers.
The drama, penned by Doctor Who writers Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, peaked at 7.4 million viewers and took a 28.5% audience share between 9pm and 10.30pm.
Sherlock, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role and Martin Freeman as Watson, was the top-rating show of the night.
Sherlock beat the star power of Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, who appeared on BBC2's Top Gear while in the UK promoting their new film Knight and Day, which managed an average of 5.8 million viewers and a 22% share in the 8pm slot. The show peaked at 6.6 million viewers.
Top Gear beat ITV1's 8pm drama Heartbeat, the broadcaster's biggest rating show of the evening, which drew 4.7 million viewers and a 17.9% share.
Channel 4's highest-rating show was the first of a four-part series, Amish: World's Squarest Teenagers, which attracted 2.7 million viewers and an 8.9% share in the 8pm slot.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/jul/26/sherlock-holmes-more-viewers-top-gear
The first outing of the new three-part BBC1 series, which has been described as a cross between Withnail and I and The Bourne Ultimatum , attracted an average of 7.05 million viewers.
The drama, penned by Doctor Who writers Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, peaked at 7.4 million viewers and took a 28.5% audience share between 9pm and 10.30pm.
Sherlock, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role and Martin Freeman as Watson, was the top-rating show of the night.
Sherlock beat the star power of Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, who appeared on BBC2's Top Gear while in the UK promoting their new film Knight and Day, which managed an average of 5.8 million viewers and a 22% share in the 8pm slot. The show peaked at 6.6 million viewers.
Top Gear beat ITV1's 8pm drama Heartbeat, the broadcaster's biggest rating show of the evening, which drew 4.7 million viewers and a 17.9% share.
Channel 4's highest-rating show was the first of a four-part series, Amish: World's Squarest Teenagers, which attracted 2.7 million viewers and an 8.9% share in the 8pm slot.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/jul/26/sherlock-holmes-more-viewers-top-gear
Biffy Clyro's delight as they are nominated for Mercury Music Prize
SCOTLAND'S biggest band Biffy Clyro are in the running for this year's Mercury Music Prize.
The Ayrshire trio's fifth album Only Revolutions was yesterday included in the shortlist of the 12 Albums of the Year.
Frontman Simon Neil said: "We're delighted and pretty damned surprised to be nominated for a Mercury.
"It's a particularly lovely and wonderful way to start an ordinary Tuesday. Amazing news."
It tops a brilliant few weeks for the band, who were one of the highlights of T in the Park and have been tipped as future headliners by Balado boss Geoff Ellis.
But the bookies aren't backing them to win, putting Biffy as 25/1 outsiders.
Instead, the favourites are former winner Dizzee Rascal (who scooped the prize in 2003 for his debut Boy In Da Corner) and indie pop trio The XX.
Also in the running is Paul Weller, nominated for Wake Up The Nation, his first nod in 16 years since Wild Wood, and Mumford & Sons.
Dizzee said: "I'd like to win for the second time. This album has done so much for me - it's the first independent release, the first one that's gone double platinum, so my second Mercury would be something else.
"Paul Weller is a legend, so to be mentioned in the same thing as him is amazing. It's one big competition."
Weller, meanwhile, revealed he was pleased to be nominated again.
He said: "I was nominated in 1994, which I didn't win but it's just nice. I'm glad for the record, that it's going to get more recognition and another look.
"I don't know about rating my chances - it's normally the outsider that wins."
Simon Frith, chair of judges, said: "This year's Mercury list includes musicians from all stages of their careers and from contrasting parts of the British Isles.
"It features music that is urban and rural, light and dark, joyful and profound. The records have wit, an abundance of musical energy and their own distinct voices. There is music here to make you laugh, cry, dance and sing. Enjoy."
The full list is Biffy Clyro's Only Revolutions, Corinne Bailey Rae's The Sea, Dizzee Rascal's Tongue N' Cheek, Foals' Total Life Forever, I Am Kloot's Sky At Night, the only jazz nominee Kit Downes Trio's Golden, Laura Marling's I Speak Because I Can, Mumford & Sons' Sigh No More, Paul Weller's Wake Up The Nation, XX's xx, Villagers' Becoming A Jackal and Wild Beasts' Two Dancers.
The overall winner of the 2010 Prize will be decided and announced on September 7 at the Barclaycard Mercury Prize Awards Show. It will be hosted by Jools Holland and broadcast live on BBC Two.
With Biffy being a very lonely rock voice in the mix, what's interesting this year are the number of heavyweights and acts who we've actually heard of.
Last year, the famous Mercury curse struck good and proper.
Winner Speech Debelle's Speech Therapy, which had sold only a handful before her surprise win, has become the lowest-selling winner in the prize's history.
Two months after winning, the album had only sold 10,000 copies.
And what about other winners like Ms Dynamite, Gomez, M People, Ronnie Size, Suede and Talvin Singh, who've won only to see their careers slide into obscurity?
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/showbiz/music-news/2010/07/21/biffy-clyro-s-delight-as-they-are-nominated-for-mercury-music-prize-86908-22428435/
The Ayrshire trio's fifth album Only Revolutions was yesterday included in the shortlist of the 12 Albums of the Year.
Frontman Simon Neil said: "We're delighted and pretty damned surprised to be nominated for a Mercury.
"It's a particularly lovely and wonderful way to start an ordinary Tuesday. Amazing news."
It tops a brilliant few weeks for the band, who were one of the highlights of T in the Park and have been tipped as future headliners by Balado boss Geoff Ellis.
But the bookies aren't backing them to win, putting Biffy as 25/1 outsiders.
Instead, the favourites are former winner Dizzee Rascal (who scooped the prize in 2003 for his debut Boy In Da Corner) and indie pop trio The XX.
Also in the running is Paul Weller, nominated for Wake Up The Nation, his first nod in 16 years since Wild Wood, and Mumford & Sons.
Dizzee said: "I'd like to win for the second time. This album has done so much for me - it's the first independent release, the first one that's gone double platinum, so my second Mercury would be something else.
"Paul Weller is a legend, so to be mentioned in the same thing as him is amazing. It's one big competition."
Weller, meanwhile, revealed he was pleased to be nominated again.
He said: "I was nominated in 1994, which I didn't win but it's just nice. I'm glad for the record, that it's going to get more recognition and another look.
"I don't know about rating my chances - it's normally the outsider that wins."
Simon Frith, chair of judges, said: "This year's Mercury list includes musicians from all stages of their careers and from contrasting parts of the British Isles.
"It features music that is urban and rural, light and dark, joyful and profound. The records have wit, an abundance of musical energy and their own distinct voices. There is music here to make you laugh, cry, dance and sing. Enjoy."
The full list is Biffy Clyro's Only Revolutions, Corinne Bailey Rae's The Sea, Dizzee Rascal's Tongue N' Cheek, Foals' Total Life Forever, I Am Kloot's Sky At Night, the only jazz nominee Kit Downes Trio's Golden, Laura Marling's I Speak Because I Can, Mumford & Sons' Sigh No More, Paul Weller's Wake Up The Nation, XX's xx, Villagers' Becoming A Jackal and Wild Beasts' Two Dancers.
The overall winner of the 2010 Prize will be decided and announced on September 7 at the Barclaycard Mercury Prize Awards Show. It will be hosted by Jools Holland and broadcast live on BBC Two.
With Biffy being a very lonely rock voice in the mix, what's interesting this year are the number of heavyweights and acts who we've actually heard of.
Last year, the famous Mercury curse struck good and proper.
Winner Speech Debelle's Speech Therapy, which had sold only a handful before her surprise win, has become the lowest-selling winner in the prize's history.
Two months after winning, the album had only sold 10,000 copies.
And what about other winners like Ms Dynamite, Gomez, M People, Ronnie Size, Suede and Talvin Singh, who've won only to see their careers slide into obscurity?
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/showbiz/music-news/2010/07/21/biffy-clyro-s-delight-as-they-are-nominated-for-mercury-music-prize-86908-22428435/
Jennifer Aniston Says She Doesn't Like Perfume
ennifer Aniston was in London yesterday to launch her debut perfume, Lolavie at the department store, Harrods.
Lolavie is Jen's first scent and is described as a "sexy clean smell - sort of non-perfumey” by the former Friends actress.
Now that is lucky as Jen admitted that she doesn't really like wearing perfume. A bizarre thing to say when you're launching your signature scent surely?!
She said: "To be honest I'm not a big perfumey kind of a girl, I never really have been."
http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/54773/Jennifer-Aniston-Says-She-Doesnt-Like-Perfume
Lolavie is Jen's first scent and is described as a "sexy clean smell - sort of non-perfumey” by the former Friends actress.
Now that is lucky as Jen admitted that she doesn't really like wearing perfume. A bizarre thing to say when you're launching your signature scent surely?!
She said: "To be honest I'm not a big perfumey kind of a girl, I never really have been."
http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/54773/Jennifer-Aniston-Says-She-Doesnt-Like-Perfume
U2 are world's richest band
U2 have been the world's biggest-selling band over the past 12 months - raking in a whopping £84.9m.
The Irish band topped Forbes Top-Earning Musicians of 2010 list - despite being forced to pull out of a string of shows, including a headline slot at Glastonbury, due to Bono's back injury.
It's an aging list with almost half of the Top 10 - including AC/DC, MADONNA and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - having been around more than 25 years.
LADY GAGA was the most notable name of recent time, making £40.5 million.
COLDPLAY, who came equal tenth with £30.3 million, were the only British group on the list.
Despite a rough couple of years BRITNEY SPEARS still brings in the cash - standing in an impressive fifth place with £41.8m.
Top 10
1. U2 £84.9m
2. AC/DC £74.5m
3. Beyonce Knowles £56.8m
4. Bruce Springsteen: £45.7
5. Britney Spears £41.8m
6. Jay-Z £41.1m
7. Lady Gaga £40.5m
8. Madonna £37.9m
9. Kenny Chesney £32.6m
10. Black Eyed Peas/Coldplay £31.3m
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/3058803/U2-are-worlds-richest-band.html#ixzz0u7a8KthE
The Irish band topped Forbes Top-Earning Musicians of 2010 list - despite being forced to pull out of a string of shows, including a headline slot at Glastonbury, due to Bono's back injury.
It's an aging list with almost half of the Top 10 - including AC/DC, MADONNA and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - having been around more than 25 years.
LADY GAGA was the most notable name of recent time, making £40.5 million.
COLDPLAY, who came equal tenth with £30.3 million, were the only British group on the list.
Despite a rough couple of years BRITNEY SPEARS still brings in the cash - standing in an impressive fifth place with £41.8m.
Top 10
1. U2 £84.9m
2. AC/DC £74.5m
3. Beyonce Knowles £56.8m
4. Bruce Springsteen: £45.7
5. Britney Spears £41.8m
6. Jay-Z £41.1m
7. Lady Gaga £40.5m
8. Madonna £37.9m
9. Kenny Chesney £32.6m
10. Black Eyed Peas/Coldplay £31.3m
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/3058803/U2-are-worlds-richest-band.html#ixzz0u7a8KthE
Nicole Scherzinger To Replace Cheryl
Nicole Scherzinger has won the coveted slot as Cheryl Cole’s replacement at X Factor boot camp while the ill star recovers from malaria. The role was eyed up by Katie Price and Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears, among others.
The Pussycat Dolls singer stood in for Dannii Minogue on the judging panel at the Manchester auditions while the Aussie star is on maternity leave. Nicole impressed with her outspokenness, so when Cheryl confirmed she wouldn’t return to X Factor until the live shows, she was Simon Cowell’s first choice.
“Nicole was great in Manchester and Simon really likes her,” an insider told The Sun. “She knows Wembley will be a tougher gig, but she's proved she's feisty and entertaining.”
Despite securing Nicole, X Factor bosses decided to cancel the live aspect of boot camp, so contestants will not be performing in front of a live audience. “Due to the unusual circumstances, we are not inviting an audience to watch the contestants perform at the X Factor boot camp next week,” a spokesperson confirmed.
On a lighter note, Simon wasted no time teasing Louis Walsh for allegedly having a crush on the Nicole, who dates F1 champ Lewis Hamilton. “He's definitely in love,” Simon told the Daily Star. “Louis hasn't smiled like this for a long time. He's like a lamb on a spring day – I've never seen him like this, it's very sweet. It's like a duckling who's been rescued by a dog, and the duckling then follows the dog around, thinking the dog is its mother."
http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/nicole-scherzinger/news/230864-nicole-scherzinger-to-replace-cheryl
The Pussycat Dolls singer stood in for Dannii Minogue on the judging panel at the Manchester auditions while the Aussie star is on maternity leave. Nicole impressed with her outspokenness, so when Cheryl confirmed she wouldn’t return to X Factor until the live shows, she was Simon Cowell’s first choice.
“Nicole was great in Manchester and Simon really likes her,” an insider told The Sun. “She knows Wembley will be a tougher gig, but she's proved she's feisty and entertaining.”
Despite securing Nicole, X Factor bosses decided to cancel the live aspect of boot camp, so contestants will not be performing in front of a live audience. “Due to the unusual circumstances, we are not inviting an audience to watch the contestants perform at the X Factor boot camp next week,” a spokesperson confirmed.
On a lighter note, Simon wasted no time teasing Louis Walsh for allegedly having a crush on the Nicole, who dates F1 champ Lewis Hamilton. “He's definitely in love,” Simon told the Daily Star. “Louis hasn't smiled like this for a long time. He's like a lamb on a spring day – I've never seen him like this, it's very sweet. It's like a duckling who's been rescued by a dog, and the duckling then follows the dog around, thinking the dog is its mother."
http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/nicole-scherzinger/news/230864-nicole-scherzinger-to-replace-cheryl
Amy Winehouse has a release date for her comeback album
It's been three years, nine months and 14 days...and counting.
But, finally, we can reveal Amy Winehouse is back with a long-anticipated release date for her comeback album.
And what a stonker it promises to be.
With enough material for "three separate" albums, the singer has given her record label the thumbs-up, promising an offering even more successful than her Grammy-award-winning classic Back To Black.
Yep, the new album, as yet unnamed, will probably hit stores as early January, with 14 tracks set to be laid down.
And the 26-year-old star is also allsinging, all-dancing in her home life.
She's about to move in with Reg Traviss just three months after the pair started dating. Says our studio mole: "It's been an incredible past few weeks for Amy. She has completely turned her life around.
Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/07/14/amy-winehouse-has-a-release-date-for-her-comeback-album-115875-22411597/#ixzz0tgMpiw90
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"It has been a long time coming - and she's been writing songs for what seems an eternity - but finally Amy is satisfied and believes she has an album worthy of a four-year wait.
"She's held meetings with the record label, Universal, and they are Jputting everything into promotion.
"A lot of the material covers her romance with Blake Fielder Civil and their acrimonious split, plus, of course, her battle with the booze and drugs.
"It is very raw and very personal - it promises to be another classic. She is now narrowing down the material and hopes it'll be on shelves by the new year."
There is even a tour in the offing, with Amy keen to play at a host of intimate venues as well as Wembley and Manchester's MEN. But it's her private life that's really making Wino smile at the moment.
Adds our source: "She's asked Reg to move in with her and he's agreed.
"He has met all the family and is a hit. It's his calming influence which Amy is crediting for the early finish of the album."
We really hope you are black to your best, Amy...
Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/07/14/amy-winehouse-has-a-release-date-for-her-comeback-album-115875-22411597/#ixzz0tgMtbFfY
But, finally, we can reveal Amy Winehouse is back with a long-anticipated release date for her comeback album.
And what a stonker it promises to be.
With enough material for "three separate" albums, the singer has given her record label the thumbs-up, promising an offering even more successful than her Grammy-award-winning classic Back To Black.
Yep, the new album, as yet unnamed, will probably hit stores as early January, with 14 tracks set to be laid down.
And the 26-year-old star is also allsinging, all-dancing in her home life.
She's about to move in with Reg Traviss just three months after the pair started dating. Says our studio mole: "It's been an incredible past few weeks for Amy. She has completely turned her life around.
Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/07/14/amy-winehouse-has-a-release-date-for-her-comeback-album-115875-22411597/#ixzz0tgMpiw90
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"It has been a long time coming - and she's been writing songs for what seems an eternity - but finally Amy is satisfied and believes she has an album worthy of a four-year wait.
"She's held meetings with the record label, Universal, and they are Jputting everything into promotion.
"A lot of the material covers her romance with Blake Fielder Civil and their acrimonious split, plus, of course, her battle with the booze and drugs.
"It is very raw and very personal - it promises to be another classic. She is now narrowing down the material and hopes it'll be on shelves by the new year."
There is even a tour in the offing, with Amy keen to play at a host of intimate venues as well as Wembley and Manchester's MEN. But it's her private life that's really making Wino smile at the moment.
Adds our source: "She's asked Reg to move in with her and he's agreed.
"He has met all the family and is a hit. It's his calming influence which Amy is crediting for the early finish of the album."
We really hope you are black to your best, Amy...
Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/07/14/amy-winehouse-has-a-release-date-for-her-comeback-album-115875-22411597/#ixzz0tgMtbFfY
Ashley 'doesn't care about Cheryl illness'
Ashley Cole has reportedly told friends that he no longer cares about his estranged wife Cheryl, despite her recent illness.
According to Heat, the Chelsea and England footballer suggested that he is not bothered by Cheryl's struggle with malaria.
A source told the magazine: "He got a text saying she was ill and his response was, 'It's nothing to do with me anymore'.
"He's made it very clear he doesn't care. He's through with feeling sad and guilty."
Cheryl is thought to have contracted the illness while on a holiday in Tanzania with dancer Derek Hough.
The Girls Aloud singer is said to be upset by Ashley's behaviour and the alleged lack of contact from her bandmates Nadine Coyle and Sarah Harding since her infection was discovered.
"It's stressing her out, and it's the last thing she needs right now," the source added.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a242828/ashley-doesnt-care-about-cheryl-illness.html
According to Heat, the Chelsea and England footballer suggested that he is not bothered by Cheryl's struggle with malaria.
A source told the magazine: "He got a text saying she was ill and his response was, 'It's nothing to do with me anymore'.
"He's made it very clear he doesn't care. He's through with feeling sad and guilty."
Cheryl is thought to have contracted the illness while on a holiday in Tanzania with dancer Derek Hough.
The Girls Aloud singer is said to be upset by Ashley's behaviour and the alleged lack of contact from her bandmates Nadine Coyle and Sarah Harding since her infection was discovered.
"It's stressing her out, and it's the last thing she needs right now," the source added.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a242828/ashley-doesnt-care-about-cheryl-illness.html
Cheryl Cole cancels X Factor Boot Camp and V Festival appearances
Malaria-stricken Cheryl Cole has pulled out of the X Factor Boot Camp stages and cancelled her V Festival appearance.
The singer, 27, has been signed off work for two months. Last night she was surrounded by her mum Joan and friends, including US dancer Derek Hough, as she continues to recover in a top London clinic.
Her spokesman said the X Factor judge was “recovering well” after being released from intensive care on Friday.
But he added: “Following medical advice Cheryl will not be able to take part in X Factor’s Boot Camp stage or perform at V.”
X Factor bosses will now hold crisis meetings this week to decide if they need a second guest judge for the Boot Camp at Wembley Arena on July 22.
Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/07/12/cheryl-cole-cancels-x-factor-boot-camp-and-v-festival-appearances-115875-22406276/#ixzz0tTMxxIeD
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Previous judges Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger and Katy Perry have been shortlisted to fill in, as well as Cheryl’s close friend and Girls Aloud bandmate Kimberley Walsh.
An X Factor spokesman said: “Our priority is to ensure Cheryl is fit and well before she returns to work and to give our contestants a fair and proper opportunity to compete in the show.”
But a show source added: “With Dannii Minogue out in Australia with her new tot and poor Cheryl recovering, we just need to focus on making the best of the situation. We still have a show to put on after all.”
Cheryl, who was set to perform at the V Festival on August 21, caught the potentially fatal disease on holiday in Tanzania last month with Derek, 25.
Corrie loser Kirk Sutherland, played by actor Andy Whyment, stunned the X Factor crowd when he turned up for an audition in Manchester. It is thought h is performance will be screened as part of the soap’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/07/12/cheryl-cole-cancels-x-factor-boot-camp-and-v-festival-appearances-115875-22406276/#ixzz0tTN1CxcT
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/07/12/cheryl-cole-cancels-x-factor-boot-camp-and-v-festival-appearances-115875-22406276/
The singer, 27, has been signed off work for two months. Last night she was surrounded by her mum Joan and friends, including US dancer Derek Hough, as she continues to recover in a top London clinic.
Her spokesman said the X Factor judge was “recovering well” after being released from intensive care on Friday.
But he added: “Following medical advice Cheryl will not be able to take part in X Factor’s Boot Camp stage or perform at V.”
X Factor bosses will now hold crisis meetings this week to decide if they need a second guest judge for the Boot Camp at Wembley Arena on July 22.
Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/07/12/cheryl-cole-cancels-x-factor-boot-camp-and-v-festival-appearances-115875-22406276/#ixzz0tTMxxIeD
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Previous judges Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger and Katy Perry have been shortlisted to fill in, as well as Cheryl’s close friend and Girls Aloud bandmate Kimberley Walsh.
An X Factor spokesman said: “Our priority is to ensure Cheryl is fit and well before she returns to work and to give our contestants a fair and proper opportunity to compete in the show.”
But a show source added: “With Dannii Minogue out in Australia with her new tot and poor Cheryl recovering, we just need to focus on making the best of the situation. We still have a show to put on after all.”
Cheryl, who was set to perform at the V Festival on August 21, caught the potentially fatal disease on holiday in Tanzania last month with Derek, 25.
Corrie loser Kirk Sutherland, played by actor Andy Whyment, stunned the X Factor crowd when he turned up for an audition in Manchester. It is thought h is performance will be screened as part of the soap’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/07/12/cheryl-cole-cancels-x-factor-boot-camp-and-v-festival-appearances-115875-22406276/#ixzz0tTN1CxcT
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/07/12/cheryl-cole-cancels-x-factor-boot-camp-and-v-festival-appearances-115875-22406276/
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