Cheryl Cole 'turns to crystal healing'

Cheryl Cole has reportedly been helped to 'heal' from her X Factor USA drama by star astrologer Russell Grant.

The 60-year-old has sent three so-called 'healing crystals' to the Girls Aloud singer, which he claims will bestow her with "protective energy", defend from "psychic attack" and "dissipate nervous energy".

The "crystal power expert" told The Sun that Cole was in need of help after being "let down" by former colleague Simon Cowell and bumped from the X Factor panel in favour of Nicole Scherzinger.

"Cheryl needs this at the moment. I feel sorry for her. I think she has been really let down," he said.

A source close to Cole also revealed that Grant's suggestion of mystical therapy had been backed by her loved ones.

"Cheryl's friends have been really concerned. They told Russell to send her whatever he thought she would need."

Cole's former X Factor colleague Paula Abdul was reported to have suggested crystal healing as a way of combating the 27-year-old's "negative" attitude.

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."

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.

Kara Tointon and Joe Swash confirm split

Kara Tointon and Joe Swash have announced that they have ended their relationship.

However, the pair - who starred together in EastEnders - refuted recent tabloid reports that they had been rowing due to Swash's alleged flirting with other women.

"They have split up, but they remain friends. Any speculation about Kara being upset due to Joe's flirting is completely untrue," a spokesperson for the couple said today.

Tointon and Swash started dating in 2008, three years after they played siblings Dawn Swann and Mickey Miller respectively on the BBC One soap.