London, Sep 15 : Singer Cheryl Cole has made a secret trip to Afghanistan to boost British troops' morale.

Cheryl flew to Camp Bastion, the main British military base in Afghanistan, Wednesday to film a special tribute to mark 10 years of British forces fighting in the war torn region.

"Cheryl's amazed by the courage of all those serving our country. When she was invited to go out to see them in Afghanistan, she immediately said 'yes'.She thinks it's such a great cause ad they deserve all of the recognition they get," contactmusic. com quoted a source as saying.(IANS)

London, Sep 12 - Singer Cheryl Cole says she will never go back to ex-husband Ashley and is now ready to move on in life.

Ashley and Cheryl were married in 2006. Two years later, there were reports of Ashley having affairs with other women. The couple divorced in 2010. Now, there were reports that they are getting back again.

According to Britain's Sunday Mirror, Cheryl told freinds: "I'll never go back. I don't need him(Ashley) anymore. It took me this time to come to this conclusion and move on." (IANS)

London, Sept 9 : Cheryl Cole’s cameo in ‘What To Expect When You’re Expecting’ may be dropped as it is not integral to the movie, say movie bosses.

After losing her spot as a judge in ‘The US X Factor’ in favour of Nicole Scherzinger and the British version against Tulisa Contostavlos, this is the third time the 28-year-old British singer may be snubbed.

According to Heat magazine, the ‘3 Words’ singer plays a telly talent judge who has to rate Cameron Diaz in the movie, to which she just says two words – “Um, no”.

London, Sept 5 : Cheryl Cole is spending her hard-earned money on the Internet, buying designer clothes and accessories from the fashion website net-a-porter. com.

The 28-year-old English R and B recording artist who has spent thousands on posh dresses and designer shoes, is now also turning to cheap accessories like scarves and gloves.

London, Aug 31 : British pop star Cheryl Cole, who has been keeping a low profile since she was axed from the `US X Factor', has begun filming for her debut movie `What to Expect when you''re Expecting'.

Cole will grace the silver screen with Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Rock and Matthew Morrison in Atlanta, Georgia, as she takes her first steps towards becoming a film star, reports the Daily Express.

She plays a reality TV show judge in the rom-com, which is about four couples preparing to become parents.

A-list stars like Rihanna and Katy Perry are giving Cheryl Cole, a run for her money. The makers of X Factor feel that someone like Cole might be able to draw as much attention as Rihanna or Perry can.

According to a source, everyone is under the impression that Cheryl Cole has been signed as the judge for the U. S. X Factor. But actually nothing has been finalized by the producers. Fox is still not convinced about the star power of this pop singer. They are more eager to get someone more popular on board.

British singer and television personality Cheryl Cole was reported to have mimed a live performance on the floors of her reality show `X Factor'. The singer acts as sitting judge on the show and is on the search of fresh talent from `X Factor'. It was in one of the recent episodes of the reality show, where the singer was supposed to sing to a live audience, that Cheryl Cole has been accused of miming her performance. Though she was reluctant about owning up to the act initially, Cheryl Cole has admitted that she is guilty of a lip sync during the performance.

Past 12 months witnessed a £10 million change in Cheryl Cole's fortune, making her the fourth riches young musician. Thanks to record sales, TV and lucrative endorsements, the 26-year old 'Aloud' star's bank balance rose by 150 during the period.

The Sunday Times has ranked her as the fourth richest young music millionaire.

Her split from English footballer Ashley Cole in February did not affect her popularity, instead it kept rising further.

According to sources, the X-Factor judge was never in such a demand before.

According to a source, British singer Cheryl Cole is desperate to end her marriage with soccer player husband Ashley Cole as soon as possible and says she doesn't want any of his money.

Femalefirst. co. uk quoted a source as saying, "Cheryl has turned a corner and is now ready to move on. But she doesn't want a messy divorce - it must be as quick and as amicable as possible."

London, December 25 : She maybe among the most photographed celebs but Cheryl Cole has confessed she hates facing the camera.

The Girls Aloud singer has previously posed for high end fashion labels such as Vogue and Elle.

The X Factor judge, who recently shot a Sin City inspired stint for Q magazine, admitted she avoids seeing photos of herself because she cannot pose.

"I hate doing photo sessions because I feel like I''m not very good behind the camera in terms of posing,” the Sun quoted her as saying.

London, November 21 : Cheryl Cole will soon come up with her own TV show.

The Girls Aloud member has been offered the deal by ITV.

“I couldn''t be happier ITV asked me to do my own show," the Sun quoted her as saying.

The singer will perform alongside Rihanna and Alexandra Burke on Cheryl Cole''s Night In.

The show is scheduled to take place on Saturday December 19. (ANI)

London, Nov 21 - British singer Cheryl Cole has dismissed rumours about her split with husband Ashley Cole and insists that they are very much together.

To prove this point, the singer has flashed her wedding ring on Twitter with the message - "Diamonds are forever."

Cheryl has also told her friends that she and Ashley are a very happy couple.

"Everything is just fine and I feel really, really content right now," mirror. co. uk quoted her as saying.

London, Nov 20 : X Factor co-judge Cheryl Cole is said to have flashed her wedding ring on Twitter, as an indication that her marriage to Ashley Cole is rock solid and going strong.

Cheryl, 26, flashed the 160,000-pound band given to her by her England star husband right in front of her face in a snap posted on the Twitter page of her management company, Supersonic PR, reports the Sun.

The message under the picture simply stated ‘3 Words. Diamonds Are Forever’ indicating her marriage to the Chelsea defender is as strong as ever.

London, November 15 : Cheryl Cole has pipped Victoria Beckham to land the title of Britain''s top-earning WAG after doubling her fortune over the past two years.
The X-Factor judge was said to have grossed an estimated 6.9 million pounds, thanks to TV and sponsorship deals, a soaring solo music career, endorsements and property agreements.
The 26-year-old, who lives in a 3.5-million-pound mansion with Chelsea star hubby Ashley Cole, beat David Beckham’s better half who reportedly grossed 6.75 million pounds over the last two years.

London, November 07 : Girls Aloud member Cheryl Cole has said that she treasures her pet dogs more than her husband/soccer star Ashley Cole.

The statement made in an interview to Orange. co. uk has raised speculations of a rift between the couple.

Meanwhile, she gave a piece of her mind when asked to dedicate a song to Simon Cowell in an over-50s category on The X Factor, reports the Daily Star.

She said: “It would have to be Shut Up! by Black-Eyed Peas.” (ANI)

London, November 5 : Cheryl Cole may bag a role on the popular British TV programme ‘Doctor Who’.

BBC bosses were said to be eager to cast The X Factor judge in the science fiction show.

They allegedly plan to make a “serious offer” to the 26-year-old singer for an appearance in the next series.

“We’d love Cheryl with us if she can fit us in,” the Daily Star quoted a show source as saying.

“We have a couple of roles in mind. One is an alien empress and the other is a real baddie,” the source added. (ANI)

London, Oct 29 : Cheryl Cole will no longer be able to fulfil her dream of constructing an ''intimate'' swimming pool for herself and hubby Ashley at their home.

Cheryl’s plan for an underground gym and pool was foiled when a planning inspector turned down the idea, calling the development “non essential”.

The X Factor judge wanted the space to keep Peeping Toms at bay.

Cheryl and her footie hubby Ashley are now expected to go about their construction plans above the ground on the 12 acres land around their 3.5million pound home.

London, October 28 : Cheryl Cole has revealed that she finds her fellow X Factor judge "nasty, rude and annoying".

The Girls Aloud star spoke about the increased "friction" between her and the music mogul, adding she finds it tough to keep a lid on her temper when the cameras roll.

"There is tension between us on the actual Saturday night, when he starts getting annoying and saying nasty things," the Daily Star quoted her telling BBC News.

"It gets really heated backstage, and quite competitive.

London, Oct 27 : Cheryl Cole spent a cool 700 pounds to buy Christian Louboutins for her fellow X Factor judge Dannii Minogue on her 38th birthday.

Cole act also put aside gossip that the two celebs aren’t aren''t pals, reports the Sun.

And Dannii was so thrilled to receive the present that she posted a snap of the stilettos on Twitter, saying: "Birthday present from Mrs Cole - LOVELY J''Adore!!!!"

London, Oct 27 : X Factor judge Cheryl Cole''s first release as a solo artist, ‘Fight For This Love’, has topped the UK singles chart.

The song is the fastest-selling single of the year so far, with more than 290,000 sales, reports the Sun.

The Girls Aloud singer, whose album is out later, knocked Alexandra Burke, who won last year''s the X Factor, off the top of the charts.

Cole''s profile has been rising since her stint as a judge on the show.