British gossips backstage at the Jubilee concert the other night are reporting that Prince Harry and Cheryl Cole were engaged in a long discussion at point in the evening prompting some to speculate that they may have texted each other later for a bootycall. Here we go... But this time I’m into it. Full Story

Look, it’s not like I understood the decision to bring on Cheryl Cole from the UK to be a judge on US X Factor either. If you’ve been reading my column, you’ll know I had a lot of thoughts on this, and most of them were consistent with “it’s a dumb decision”. Still, I feel for her. Full Story

Is this some kind of trend? Cheryl Cole introduced herself to America the other day in a pair of ill-fitting purple pants with her hair tricked out for Country Music. Pure Dolly Parton styles. Click here for a refresher. Last night in New York at the Robin Hood Foundation Benefit, Sarah Jessica Parker was also in purple. Full Story

Simon Cowell thinks she’s about to become a big hit. Now that her contract’s all ironed out, she’s officially joined US X Factor in America, showing up full pop at the auditions in LA. I can’t decide if this is really stupid or actually really smart. What she’s wearing, I mean. Full Story

Simon Cowell wanted her. And she was negotiating for a while with Fox, but today it’s been confirmed: Cheryl Cole is a judge on US X Factor. She’ll start shooting on Friday. Said Simon: “I’m thrilled for Cheryl. She is massively excited about this show, and has been fantastic to work with. Full Story

Jessica Simpson lived up to my nickname for her last night at the Us Weekly Hot Hollywood Style Issue party in LA. Looks like a fluffer was hired to jerk off her hair. And she was honoured with the “Style Icon” award. Sure. In fairness, this isn’t the worst she’s ever looked. Full Story

Simon Cowell has confirmed exclusively to Nikki Finke that Paula Abdul and Cheryl Cole are his choices to fill the remaining two spots on the US version of X Factor launching in the Fall. Both are currently negotiating their contracts. They’ve been trying to make Cheryl Cole happen for a long time now. Full Story

There was some stupid rumour circulating earlier this week that Simon Cowell was considering Taylor Momsen to host the US X Factor. When asked about it, Cowell was very clear about Taylor’s chances: "Who? I don't know who that is. Unless there's something someone's not telling me. Full Story

It took Victoria Beckham 3 times and several years… You all in the UK keep telling me: Cheryl Cole is it right now, and Girls Aloud won big last night, and even though in North American they haven’t quite connected, many people believe that Cheryl has the potential to cross over. She’s been to LA on a couple of exploratory trips the last few months… things look promising, and some predict there’s a possibility she might succeed with less time and less desperation than the Posh. Full Story

As posted yesterday, much to the delight of British gossip mongers, Posh’s one time protégé Cheryl Cole is featured in the new issue of UK Vogue. Cheryl, bless her, is a mouthy bitch and she does not hesitate to throw down in an interview with the competition including Victoria Beckham. Full Story

Posh was in Dubai with David on Saturday at an AC Milan party upstaging everyone in a gorgeous D&G dress, much more gorgeous than her own dresses, and likely one she’ll copy for her own label some time soon, having already pillaged through the designs of Roland Mouret. Meanwhile British tabloids are gleefully trumpeting the fact that Victoria’s one time protégé Cheryl Cole is featured on the cover of the new UK Vogue, an achievement that took years for Posh to accomplish. Full Story