Cheryl Cole has started work on her second solo album and is upping the ante. I can reveal America’s biggest songwriter Ryan Tedder, 30, was in the studio with the Girls Aloud star at the weekend. And it proves plans to crack the States are definitely at the forefront of the Geordie singer’s mind.

Ryan told me: “I got into England early on Saturday and went straight into the studio with Cheryl. We’re going to try and take the dance thing in a quirky new direction and make it a little more funky.”
“I’m very excited about the tracks. I’m not going to turn her into something weird but it’s different to anything she’s done.”

With Simon Cowell, 50, keen for Chezza, 26, to give him a helping hand Stateside, a spot on the judging panel of X Factor America would tie in nicely.

And OneRepublic frontman Ryan, who has penned international smashes like Beyoncé’s Halo and Leona Lewis’s Bleeding Love, is impressed by the Fight For This Love singer’s British credentials.

He said: “Cheryl’s about as famous as J-Lo was in her heyday but she’s so nice and genuine. Cheryl said there are songs Americans can get away with and she can’t.”

“It’s typical for a successful American female to put out a song about how famous or rich they are. But that’s not a British thing to do. Cheryl connects with being real and this is what the songs are about.”

Source: Daily Star

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Hip-hop star Jay-Z has backed Kimberley Walsh to crack the States
Jay-Z, 40, is a huge fan of Girls Aloud sexpot Kimberley Walsh and has decided he wants to take the Yorkshire crumpet, 28, under his wing to make her massive Stateside.

A music insider told us: “Everyone’s always talking about great Cheryl is and how she’s going to go far.

“But Jay thinks Kimberley’s killer curves and laid-back attitude would fly in the States.”

The industry source added: “He wants to help her get TV presenting deals and is hooking up some meetings. He loves her soulful voice too.”

Source: OK Magazine

Simon Cowell has dropped a big hint that he plans to make Cheryl Cole into a global superstar as a judge on his new American X Factor.

The TV and music mogul said in the US: “I think she’d be great over here – Cheryl’s a star.”

A source close to Cowell said: “It’s no surprise he wants her on the panel as he enjoys spending time with her and thinks American audiences will like her as she is young and sexy.”

Cowell, 50, also suggested his ex-colleague on American Idol, Paula Abdul, could join Cheryl, 26.

He said the other judge was likely to be a male music expert, such as former Sony music boss Tommy Mottola, ex-husband of Mariah Carey.

Cowell, who leaves American Idol at the end of this year, added: “X Factor’s got to be different from Idol so big changes are planned.”

Source: Mirror

There’s one man I never thought would be hooked on The X Factor – JAY-Z. Mr Zed has become completely obsessed with the show – just like 20million of us who tuned in over here.

And the New York rapper thinks so highly of the ITV1 smash he’s put the shout out to Simon Cowell, offering his expertise.

Plus, the Jiggaman is now so fond of Geordie judge Cheryl Cole he wants to manage her with wife Beyonce and steer her on to break America.

Arsenal fan Jay said: “Simon, if you need any help for the next series, let me know man and I’m your judge.

“There is a lot of untapped hip hop talent in the UK and if they want my help finding some for the final 12 I am sure I could assist.

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Cheryl Cole has pledged to stand by her man… but she is moving to Los Angeles.

The sexy X Factor star, 26, wants to copy pals Posh and Becks and “break” America, leaving husband Ashley back home.

Singer Cheryl hopes to launch her TV and solo music career there by February.

She made a vow of “long distance love” to the Chelsea left-back, who will not leave Britain because of his own career.

Friends say living apart will strain their relationship. Two years ago, Ashley, 28, allegedly cheated on Cheryl. A source said that he “isn’t happy” about her leaving.

“He thinks she’s being selfish but Cheryl’s career is her top priority,” the source said. Cheryl is caught in a bidding war between a US record label and Simon Cowell, 50.

TV’s Mr Nasty is fighting to win the US rights to her solo album 3 Words.

Source: DailyStar

Nadine had to lie on her twitter page yesterday to keep a surprise visit to a friend a secret! She tweeted earlier today:

I’ve been in ashville noth carolina for a friends suprise birthday so I couldn’t tell yous incase he seen. It’s like christmas town!! Xx nc

Disappointed! Hope it not long before she is back.

Christmas has come early for Cheryl Cole. She’s gone platinum in the UK and now she won’t have to Fight Fight Fight to make it in the US.

We can reveal that the richest man in hip-hop, Jay-Z, wants to take the X Factor judge under his wing and kick-start her career Stateside.
The pair are in talks for a collaboration and Cheryl is over the moon.

She already has the backing of US hit-maker Will.i.am, who produced her debut album 3 Words and now she’s hoping to make music with Beyonce’s hubby too.

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