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.

London, October 25 : Cheryl Cole has revealed in Girls Aloud''s book, ‘Dreams That Glitter’, that she lived a difficult childhood life, as her family was poor.

The singer apparently wore cast-off clothes and played with second-hand toys during the difficult phase of her life.

"We didn''t have any privileges. I remember living on baked beans, eggs and bread - if it wasn''t out of date,” the News of the World quoted her as saying.

London, Oct 24 - English singer Cheryl Cole has revealed she was left completely star-struck when she met American singer-actress Beyonce Knowles.

The "Girls aloud" star admits she acted like a star-struck fan when she was first introduced to the singer on Britain's talent show "The X Factor" last year, reports thelist. co. uk.

Washington, Oct 23 : Singer Cheryl Cole has revealed that Black Eyed Peas star will. i. am persuaded her to go solo.

The Girls Aloud star had teamed up with the rapper last year and provided vocals for his single ‘Heartbreaker’ and appearing in the video as a dancer.

And it was after collaborating with will. i. am that Cole had decided to take a break from pop band and carve a solo career.

"He inspired me to go solo," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

London, October 21 : Cheryl Cole has been slapped with accusations claiming her debut solo single is lifted from an old Top 10 hit.

Pop fans blasted the British singer, saying her first solo track is a “blatant” copy of Lil Star by US singer Kelis, which reached No3 in 2007.

The 26-year-old star, on the other hand, has denied “stealing” the melody, insisting there were no similarities.

“There are no similarities,” the Daily Star quoted a spokesman for Cheryl as saying.

Meanwhile, her ‘Fight For This Love’ appeared ready to hit the No1 spot in the charts.

London, October 20 : Singer Alexandra Burke has revealed that Girls Aloud member Cheryl Cole has advised her to remain single.

"I wouldn''t date a dancer, but I can admire them. Cheryl has warned me,” the Sun quoted her as saying.

Burke added: “She said: ''You''re not allowed to date dancers, Alex, and you''re not allowed to date boys full stop!'' And I said, ''Fine, I''ll just get a dog!'' "

The pop star insisted that she is just friends with JLS star Aston Merrygold.

London, Oct 19 : Girls Aloud member Cheryl Cole is said to have wowed even co-judge Simon Cowell with her solo performance at `The X Factor'.

Wearing a raunchy military-style outfit, Cole, 26, performed her solo single `Fight for This Love', and received a standing ovation from all the judges at the show.

"This is really going to pain me, but that was incredible," the Mirror quoted Cowell as saying.

"I'd take you in my category any day," he added.

London, Oct 8 : A new survey conducted has shown that millions of Brits are puzzled as to why Girls Aloud member Cheryl Cole has not dumped her love-rat husband Ashley.

Their one question of how Cheryl can stand the Chelsea footballer after he cheated on her with a hairdresser, has put her in fourth place in a list of life’s 50 most confusing things, compiled after a nationwide poll.

Her decision was beaten only by foreign call centres, algebra and “what women see in Russell Brand”.

London, October 05 : `Girls Aloud' member Cheryl Cole has hinted that she does not trust her footballer husband Ashley Cole.

"I''ve come to the conclusion that I don''t trust anybody in life except my mother and my dogs," the Mirror quoted her as having told the Sunday Times magazine.

"I''m scared to let people know how much they mean to me, and it''s scary that you can love a small hairy thing so much," she added

However, she said that her marriage was "happy", and described the English soccer star as a "simple person".

London, October 05 : Singer Cheryl Cole says that she restrains from alcohol because she is scared of ending up like her alcoholic granddad.

The `Girls Alound' member revealed that her granddad had died due to alcohol.

"It affected his kidneys and his mind. Drinking is scary to me now," the Daily Star quoted her as saying.

"My grandad was an alcoholic. I would always see him staggering home from the pub, absolutely p****d," she added.

London, Sep 28 : ‘X Factor’ co-judge Cheryl Cole has not only become a big star on the show, but she has also been chosen to be an international beauty model.

Cole, 26, will be joining a bevy of A-list showbiz stars like Eva Longoria, Jennifer Aniston and Penelope Cruz as one of the glamorous faces of global cosmetics brand L’Oreal Paris, reports the Daily Express.

Washington, Sep 28 : ‘Girls Aloud’ member Cheryl Cole has revealed that she is a little obsessed with American singer Lady Gaga’s eccentric style and outfits.

Cole, 26, who is often praised for own sense of style and slim figure, finds herself a style icon in Lady Gaga, 23.

“If I’m totally honest with you, I never had a style icon. But Lady Gaga is right now,” Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

London, Sep 16 : Brit singer Cheryl Cole, who has been busy working on TV’s the X Factor and preparing for concerts with British band Coldplay, was spotted looking stressed.

Cole, 26, who is part of the Girls Aloud band, is also busy carving out a solo career for herself, with her first single ‘Fight For This Love’ set to be released next month, reports the Daily Express.

She was seen looked tired and stressed as she left The Ivy Club in London’s Covent Garden.

London, Sept 16 : Soccer idol David Beckham and singer Cheryl Cole are the best role models for children, say parents in a new UK survey.

The study conducted by The Children''s Society showed that almost two-thirds of adults believe school-age children do not have anyone to look up to today.

Nearly 55 per cent of the adults questioned said that Becks sets best example for children, compared to 18 pct who thought the contrary.