Big Apple Music Scene — Purple pants: they're not just for Grimace anymore. What's that, now? Grimace didn't wear pants? Ew. Celebs like Cheryl Cole, Russell Brand and Fergie have been spotted out and about in bold, grape-colored trousers recently, and we're calling "trend"... more info

MTV.co.uk News — It seems Simon Cowell's gamble to recruit Cheryl Cole for The X Factor USA is paying off, following reports that the US public have fallen in love with the Geordie. According to The Sun, the Girls... more info

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ContactMusic — Simon Cowell will have two familiar figures sitting next to him when the U. S. version of his The X Factor debuts in the fall -- Cheryl Cole, who sat at the judge's table with him on the British version of the show, and Paul Abdul, who sat at t... more info

ContactMusic — Simon Cowell, the 51-year-old British music mogul, began work on his highly anticipated new show, 'Us X Factor' on Sunday (8th April 2011), reports Bbc News. Simon Cowell was joined on the judging panel by pop singer Cheryl Cole, former Def Jam... more info

CNN Showbiz — The most anticipated new TV series of 2011 really kicked off on Sunday as the four "X Factor" judges -- Simon Cowell, singer Cheryl Cole, record-label exec L.A. Reid, and, yes, Paula Abdul -- gathered to audition wannabe superstars in downtown Los An... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Selena Gomez has confessed her love for Cheryl Cole during a gig in California on Sunday evening.The 18-year old, who is dating teen heartthrob Justin Bieber, told her fans present at the concert... more info

The Telegraph — Newly appointed US X Factor judge Cheryl Cole has declared her accent will be no problem for American audiences - and said viewers will get used to it. more info

ContactMusic — Cheryl Cole has hired celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson to get her into top shape before the American 'X Factor' starts. The singer has just been confirmed as a judge on the new version of Simon's Cowell's pop star search show and is so determined.... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Cheryl Cole may be starting life across the pond as a judge on The X Factor USA, but estranged hubby Ashley Cole is reportedly "distraught" by Chezza's Stateside move.According to the... more info