Cheryl Cole ditches the high-maintenance glamour for sexy, tousled photoshoot with Hunger magazine

By Emily Sheridan


We're used to seeing Cheryl Cole groomed to perfection with glossy hair, immaculate make-up and form-fitting couture.

So its quite a surprise to see the former X Factor judge let her hair down in a relaxed, fun photoshoot for trendy photographer Rankin's new magazine Hunger.

In a video of the shoot, the 28-year-old looks sultry and seductive as she looks into the camera while dressed in an array of sexy outfits.

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Sexy makeover: Cheryl Cole is a world away from her usual highly-groomed style in this relaxed, tousled videoshoot for the new Hunger magazine


Instead of her usual preened dyed blonde locks hairsprayed into place, Cole's hair is wet and messy as if she was fresh out of the shower.

In one segment, Cheryl shows off her figure to full effect in a vintage-style white lace basque.

And in another series of shots, Cheryl wears a printed maxi dress as she leans against a pole.


Pole-dancing: One of the few full-length shots of Cheryl in the video sees her in a printed maxi-dress leaning on a pole

Who's looking at you kid? Cheryl wears a vintage-style white lacy basque as she walks towards the camera


The pole features again in a short sequence which shows a sweaty-looking Cheryl bending down towards it.

The online shoot, entiled 'Tear It Up' for Hunger TV coincides with the launch of Hunger magazine on Thursday.

The new publication comes 20 years after Rankin launched Dazed & Confused with Jefferson Hack.


Tight T-shirt: Cheryl looks sultry as she leans forward to the camera in an incredibly tight top and 'sweaty' sheen

Tight grip: The pole plays quite a role in Cheryl's racy shoot


The magazine is billed as 'a new platform for uncompromised self-expression, innovation and discover'.

Rankin said: 'More than two decades into my career as a photographer, I am still inspired by what I do everyday. I named my first retrospective exhibition ‘Visually Hungry’ – that’s how I felt. In a lot of ways, it is how I think I’ll feel until I die.'


Feeling tired: Cheryl has a nice lie down on the job

Feeling fine: Cheryl looks sexy and healthy in the video, although she is currently suffering from pharyngitis


Cheryl's racy shoot comes as the singer was forced to pull out of a Children In Need duet with Gary Barlow after being struck down with pharyngitis.

The Girls Aloud singer has been keeping a low-profile in recent months and is said to be recording her third solo album.


Cancellation: The shoot comes as Cheryl was forced to pull out of a planned duet with Gary Barlow at the Children In Need Rocks Ball





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Has Cheryl Cole got herself a new man? Singer sparks romance rumours after tweeting Alex Da Kid 'I love you'

By Sarah Bull


New man: Cheryl Cole furthered romance rumours with Alex Da Kid after tweeting that she loves him


She was linked to New York producer Alex Da Kid earlier this year after the pair worked together on her new album.

But now Cheryl Cole has furthered romance rumours by tweeting the music star that she loves him.

The Girls Aloud singer took to her Twitter page in the early hours of the morning to declare her feelings for Da Kid.


She wrote: '@AlexDaKid I love you'

Da Kid was quick to reply, tweeting back a simple: '@CherylCole love you to....'

Cheryl and Da Kid were first linked back at the beginning of the month, after Cheryl was spotted with the producer.

Honesty is the best policy: Cheryl made the admission on her Twitter page

A source told the Sun: 'Cheryl and Alex have struck up a great friendship and have been living in each other's pockets for the past week.

'Some of the recording sessions have run into the very early hours with just the two of them and a laptop in their hotel rooms.

'Cheryl has been suffering from jet lag and couldn't sleep , so they have just worked through the night.

I feel the same: Alex was quick to respond to Cheryl's message, telling her he loves her too

'It hasn't been all work though - they've enjoyed some play too.

'If the music is going to work, then they need to find their own chemistry.'

It's not the first time Cheryl, who is divorced from football player Ashley, has found herself the centre of romance rumours over the past few weeks.

She was also linked to Taio Cruz after the pair spent time collaborating on the singer's new album.

The Take Me Back singer-songwriter, who is also 28, first worked with Cheryl back in 2009 on her single, Stand Up, which features on her debut album.

'Taio is beautiful, caring and so amazing,' Cheryl was quoted as telling her friends in heat magazine.

'He gives me the confidence I thought I'd lost. I'm completely clumsy and dippy around him.'


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'I think I've been in LA too long': Cheryl Cole dons fake collagen-style lips as she pokes fun at plastic surgery culture

By Alanah Eriksen


Getting lippy: Cheryl Cole tweeted this hilarious picture of her sporting massive smackers, quipping: 'I think we've been in LA too long.. LMHO!!'

The photo was taken as the star reclined on a white pillow, wearing a checked shirt and a massive pair of ray Ban-style sunglasses, her dark hair loose.

Cheryl added a joking message, addressed to her assistant Lily England.

'I think we've been in LA too long.. LMHO(Laughing My Head Off)!!,' she wrote.

Cheryl, 28, was poking fun at Hollywood's obsession with plastic surgery.
She has said she doesn't understand why people have nose jobs.

'I can't get my head around everyone having the same nose, because I think it's the unique things about your face that make you beautiful.

'I'm not judging, but unless something is really getting you down, it's best not to mess with nature.'

In fact Cheryl appears to be settling in well across the Atlantic, recently launching her own shoe line and reportedly having a number of other projects in the works, including recording songs for a new album.

Her friend Simon Cowell famously axed her from the U.S. X Factor this year but she appears to be in good spirits.

Cheryl has really taken to the social networking site in the past few weeks, often updating her status and posting funny pictures.
She made a Twitter account earlier this year but did not tw
eet for months.

Moved on: Cheryl is reportedly on the look out for a new man who is not a 'midget' like her ex-husband Ashley Cole

Cheryl is reportedly ready to put herself back on the market again, following her divorce from England footballer Ashley Cole.

According to Now! magazine she dubbed the Chelsea star 'the midget' because of his 5ft 9in stature.

'When she was speaking to [her manager] Will.i.am recently, Cheryl told him she's on the lookout for someone,' a source said.

'He said he had the perfect guy in mind who's a producer in the States - but he was a bit short.'

The insider added: 'She laughed and said: "I don't want another midget like Ashley!" They both burst out into hysterics.'


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Is this Cheryl Cole's new LA home? Star views £3.4million mansion during house-hunt 'in the dark of the night'

By Alanah Eriksen


You're not in Newscastle anymore: The master bedroom inside the $5.5 (£3.4million) mansion in Beverly Hills Cheryl viewed last night


She already has a plush Beverly Hills apartment, but as Cheryl Cole makes a serious commitment to breaking America, she looks to be upgrading.

The singer was spotted viewing a $5.5million (£3.4million) Los Angeles mansion 'in the dark of the night' with her assistant and a real estate agent.

The 6,000 sq ft luxury home overlooks the city and boasts six bedrooms and four bathrooms.


It has a swimming pool, a large games room and multiple dining areas.

The sprawling three-storey pad features stucco exterior, split levels and a Spanish-style flat roof.

The house overlooks Beverly Hills with the occupants able to relax on one of several balconies to enjoy the stunning views.

Luxury pad: Occupants are able to enjoy the stunning view of the city from one of several balconies which overlook the city

Perfect hostess area: Cheryl can lounge around outside on the balcony or hold alfresco dinner parties

Cheryl can either top up her tan outside or play the perfect hostess to her Hollywood friends with an alfresco-style dinner party.

And when she wants some alone time, the massive master bedroom features a cosy fireplace, perfect for snuggling up beside in winter.

But it also features massive windows, which will no doubt see the sun streaming through in the summer months.

Photos from inside the house show the current owners' their taste and penchant for artwork in the living room with an orange and cream theme.

The house has been dressed up with a number of 70s-style pieces, including sideboards.

Cheryl, who is reportedly a fan of cooking, will love the kitchen, which looks big enough to fit several people and include a middle bar with its own sink facility.

One of the tiled bathrooms features a massive walk-in shower, two sinks, and a beauty counter so Cheryl can spend hours getting ready for A-list Hollywood parties.

The mansion is a far cry from Cheryl's humble upbringing in Newcastle.

She grew up in council estates with her mother and four brothers and sisters.

Cheryl reportedly bought an apartment in Beverly Hills in March worth £2.2million ahead of her appearance on the U.S X Factor judging panel.

Lounging around: The previous owners showed their taste and penchant for artwork in the living room with an orange and cream theme

Back in time: The house has been dressed up with a number of 70s-style pieces, including the sideboard, seen behind the table in one of the many dining area

The two-bedroom place boasted three bathrooms, a home cinema and an outdoor swimming pool, wine cellar.

It overlooked the famous Avenue of the Stars and was originally part of a five star hotel so had 24-hour security.

According to insiders, it's just down the road from rumoured ex-boyfriend Derek Hough's house.

Her other neighbours also include Tori Spelling's mother, Candy.

Game time: The home also has a games room, perfect for a poll table to entertain Cheryl's playful manager Will.i.am

Welcome to your kitchen: Cheryl is reportedly a whizz in the kitchen, inviting X Factor contestants Joe McElderry and Lloyd Daniels to her house for dinner in 2009

In July a source told Ok!: 'Cheryl bought the apartment back in March when she was still on the US X Factor. But she loves LA and when the TV show didn't work out decided not to renege on her offer but use it as a base for her music career.'

Cheryl lived with her ex-husband Ashley Cole in a £3.4million mansion until their divorce last year.

It was broken into in an apparent bid to steal the couple's wedding rings and the Chelsea star was woken at 4,30am as thieves tried to force their way in.

Big enough for two: One of the tiled bathrooms features a massive walk-in shower, two sinks, and a beauty counter

Plenty of room for dancing in the hallways: One of the stairways in the home

Ashley apparently recently purchased a $3.2 million home in LA where he hoped the pair could 'make a new start'.

Cheryl has been trying to break into Hollywood since she was offered the U.S. X Factor gig by Simon Cowell. But he unceremoniously axed her from the show.

However she has taken to fashion designer and this week spoke about her new shoe collection which will be available in December.

Living in luxury: Cheryl has been trying to break Hollywood since appearing on the U.S. X Factor, before Simon Cowell axed her from the show

Follow the brick road: Lights and lush greenery adorn the entrance into the house

She admitted the collaboration with Stylistpick.com has given her a new lease of life.

'I have not felt this excited in a long time.

'I've been dreaming about shoes, millions of them but i wanted the initial six to eight pairs to be everything I've ever dreamed of.'

So far details have been kept under wraps, but it is likely the collection will feature leopard print and polka dots - and a special Valentine's Day shoe in pink and monochrome.

Sprawling views: The driveway up to the house where the views of the city can also be seen


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'I haven't felt this excited in a long time': Cheryl Cole gets to work on designing new shoe collection

By Maysa Rawi


After her dreams of being a judge on U.S. X Factor were dashed, Cheryl Cole set her sights on a new ambition - fashion designing.

The Girls Aloud singer has revealed creating her own shoe collection has been a 'dream come true'.

Cheryl has been busy working on every detail of the range, including colour schemes, fabrics and style.

Cheryl Cole revealed designing a shoe collection has been a dream come true

The singer revealed the process has given her a new lease of life


The capsule shoe collection will be available from December, just in time for Christmas.

And Cheryl has admitted the collaboration with Stylistpick.com has given her a new lease of life.

She said: 'I have not felt this excited in a long time.

Cheryl has been heavily involved in the collaboration with Stylistpick.com

'I've been dreaming about shoes, millions of them but i wanted the initial six to eight pairs to be everything I've ever dreamed of.'

So far details have been kept under wraps, but it is likely the collection will feature leopard print and polka dots - and a special Valentine's Day shoe in pink and monochrome.

But despite her love of high heels, Cheryl is conscious that not everyone can walk in stilettos.

The singer has chosen colours, fabrics and styles - including leopard print and polka dots - but has tried to make them practical and glamorous

She said: 'I like glamour, but I'm aware not everyone wants to wear a high heel all the time.

'I havent gone too far down the glamour line.'

Stylistpick.com chief creative officer Juliet Warkentin said: ‘We are thrilled to be working with Cheryl.

The capsule collection will be available from December, in time for Christmas

'Cheryl is the style icon and is amazingly warm, a quality that has made her the nation's favourite.

'We believe that the launch will have a huge fashion impact; establishing fashion's greatest influencer as a major force in fashion design and further democratising fashion.’

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No hard feelings then? Cheryl Cole makes a huge statement as she dons X Factor tribute trousers

By Alanah Eriksen


She hasn't commented on her U.S. X Factor sacking since the saga blew up five months ago.

But Cheryl Cole made a huge statement as she very-publicly donned what appeared to be tribute trousers to the show.

Her bizarre fashion choice was spotted at LAX as she jetted in from London last night.

What are you saying? Cheryl Cole jetted into LAX from London last night, donning what appeared to be X Factor tribute trousers

It was unclear whether the pants were a message to her fans that she had forgiven Simon Cowell for axing her from the American judging panel in May.

Or she may have been teasing the music mogul - perhaps for the show's dwindling audience numbers.

She's got the X Factor: It was unclear whether the pants were a message to her fans that she had forgiven Simon Cowell for axing her from the U.S. panel in May

Viewers of the first live show in the UL series on Saturday night are said to have dropped by nearly one million.

Over the past week, the Girls Aloud singer has made a series of jibes at the 52-year-old.

On his birthday on Friday, she took to Twitter to announce his age.

She wrote: 'Simon Cowell is '52' Today..... Ooops.. I don't think he wanted that mentioned.. My bad !! ;-)'

She added: 'He is officially in the overs category .. Hehehehehe..'

Cheryl then reportedly hired a plane and trailed a massive 'happy birthday' banner over his home in South Beach Miami.

It read: 'Simon Cowell is 52 today! Ha ha ha! Love Cheryl xoxo.'

Star treatment: Wearing sunglasses at night, Cheryl held hands with her minder who rushed her into a waiting SUV

Old Hollywood style: The singer channel Jackie O with these massive glasses

But he reportedly found the stunt 'hysterical'.

Cheryl yesterday held hamds with her minder as he rushed her into a waiting SUV.

And in true Hollywood style, the star wore sunglasses at night and paired her interesting trousers with a blue vest and cropped red jacket.


Cheeky: The Girls Aloud singer has pulled a number of stunts over the past week, including hiring a plane and trailing a 'happy birthday' banner over Simon's house


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That’s one way to create a buzz! Cheryl Cole celebrates her shoe collection by sporting her hair hair in gigantic beehive

By Sarah Fitzmaurice


Huge hair: Cheryl Cole celebrated her shoe collaboration with Stylistpick at a party in London and the singer opted for a gigantic beehive for the occasion


She is making her first foray into fashion and tonight Cheryl Cole made sure she generated a buzz at the launch party.

The Girls Aloud singer stepped out with huge hair in a larger-than-life beehive style to celebrate her collaboration with online fashion site Stylistpick.

Teaming the massive hair style which she held back with a gold headband, Cheryl had donned a scarlet satin dress with rouched and draping detail as well as cut-out panels, showing off her slim figure.


And adding extra inches Cheryl had donned a pair of extremely high beige suede shoes.

Cheryl had posted a snap of herself enjoying a cocktail to her Twitter page and commented: 'It's shoe time.. Haha ;-) '

On hand to support Cheryl was her fellow Girls Aloud bandmate Nicola Roberts who also attended the event and the girls posed together inside the bash.

The pair had enjoyed somewhat of a band reunion last night with Sarah Harding and Kimberley Walsh, but notably the group was minus Nadine Coyle.

Big barnet: Cheryl donned a scarlet dress with draped detailing and mesh panels for the bash held at the Olivier National Theatre, making sure she created a buzz with her beehive

Stepping into fashion: Cheryl is launching her own line of shoes in collaboration with Stylistpick and her range will be available on the site in December


Cheryl’s first capsule shoe collection will be available from December, just in time for Christmas.

The collection forms part of a wide collaboration between Cheryl and Stylistpick, which will see her choosing her favourite pieces from the online accessory retailer's monthly mainline collections and sharing style insights

Bigger the better: Cheryl seems to be championing larger-than-life hair despite receiving criticism with her style choice at the X Factor U.S.A. launch in May


Stylistpick’s chief creative officer Juliet Warkentin said: ‘We are thrilled to be working with Cheryl. Cheryl is the style icon and is amazingly warm, a quality that has made her the nation's favourite.

'We believe that the launch will have a huge fashion impact; establishing fashion's greatest influencer as a major force in fashion design and further democratising fashion.’

While Cheryl's look for the evening demands attention what fashion critics will make of her big barnet will be interesting given the criticism Cheryl endured after she stepped out with huge hair at the launch of the U.S. version of the X Factor in May.

Sisterly support: Cheryl's bandmate and close friend Nicola Roberts attended the party to support her chum


Calming party nerves? Cheryl posted a snap of herself sipping on a cocktail to her Twitter page and captioned it 'It's shoe time.. Haha ;-)'


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Fight for Our Boys! Forces' sweetheart Cheryl Cole dons army fatigues to train with British troops in Afghanistan

By Sarah Bull


She donned a variety of camouflage-style outfits when she was promoting her summer anthem Fight For This Love.

But yesterday Cheryl Cole wore the army colours for a different reason, as she became the new forces' sweetheart while visiting British troops in Afghanistan.

The 28-year-old star flew out to Camp Bastion in the Helmand province on Tuesday night on a visit to mark 10 years of British operations in the country.

Cheryl boarded a troop carrier plane at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire for a 12-hour flight on Tuesday morning, having previously undergone hostile environment training to prepare her for the trip.

On the way to Afghanistan, Cheryl made herself useful on the flight, serving drinks and dinners of sausages and mash to her fellow passengers, who were flying out for a six-month tour.

Once in the Helmand Province, Cheryl was given her own army fatigues and took part in a mock gun fight, which she deemed 'terrifying'.

She added: 'I went into the room and heard an explosion.

'It was scary. I was terrified. I'm not ashamed to say I screamed and uttered a few expletives.'

Task Force Helmand chief, ­Lt Col Tim Purbrick, told the Daily Mirror: 'Cheryl was not afraid to get her shoes dirty.

'When everyone heard she was coming we did not know what to expect as she’s a huge star.
'But whatever ­preconceptions we had went out of the window as soon as we met her.

'Her smile is infectious, she was up for doing everything we suggested. She was like one of the lads.'

Forces sweetheart: Cheryl Cole flew out to Afghanistan on Tuesday to visit British troops in the country


Cheryl added: 'I always had admiration for what the guys do out here, but seeing them here at work is awe inspiring.

'I'm delighted to be here to recognise all the hard work they do. Every one of them is a hero in my book.'

One solider said of Cheryl's trip: 'She's a stunner and having her out here has lifted morale.

She's probably the biggest star to visit. Fair play to her, it's a dangerous place to come.'

The former Girls Aloud star agreed to fly to the war zone to film a tribute to the Armed Forces as part of the newspaper's Pride of Britain Awards, which are to be screened on ITV1 next month.

Camouflage fan: Cheryl must have been thrilled with her army fatigues, as she has regularly donned khaki clothes over the past few years


Cheryl follows in the footsteps of a number of celebrities and high-profile figures who have paid similar visits to the war-torn region.

Last May, footballer David Beckham made a surprise trip during which he paid tribute to the 'amazing' work of British troops and took part in a penalty challenge with 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles.

Classical star Katherine Jenkins and singer and former soldier James Blunt have both performed for troops, while Prince William made a special trip in November to join servicemen at a remembrance service.


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