British singer Cheryl Cole has been confirmed as a judge on the U.S. version of The X Factor.

The Girls Aloud star has appeared on the panel of the U.K. show for the last three years alongside Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue.

Speculation has been rife over who Cowell would pick to judge the upcoming American version of the talent series when it launches later this year (11), with Nicole Scherzinger, Jessica Simpson and Nicki Minaj among the names rumoured to be on the shortlist.

Music mogul Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid made it onto The X Factor panel alongside Cowell – and on Thursday (05May11) it was confirmed Cole will quit the U.K. show for a move Stateside.

Source: contactmusic.com

Source: Seventeen, April 2011 (cover features Victoria Justice)

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Jessica visits the “Oprah” show on Thursday May 5th to make some girls’ dreams come true! You won’t want to miss it when Jessica delivers a “Harpo Hook-Up” to remember! Check your local listings for time and channel.

Source: facebook.com/jessicasimpsoncollection

I’ve also added a couple of screencaps of the Oprah preview to the gallery – click the pics to see!

It’s the biggest, most fabulous, last-ever Harpo Hookup show! See a dazzling Disney dream come true. Plus, surprises from Johnny Depp, Jessica Simpson and Lady Gaga! TUNE in on MAY 5, 2011 to watch the show! Go to Oprah.com for more information.

Source: youtube.com/user/OPRAH

Some of Jessica’s best known songs are available to buy as sheet music. You can buy copies from sites such as sheetmusicdirect.com and Amazon – I’ve added some pics of the covers to the gallery.

Jessica was in Chicago on Friday night and she was seen dining at the Vivo Restaurant.

Source: twitter.com/vivochicago

I have updated the Gallery with more pics from the WWD Magic event in Las Vegas from earlier this year.

Thank you to Stacy @ stacymariesd.com for giving me permission to share them with you!

She recently said she was planning to lose weight for her wedding by ‘dancing around her bedroom’. But it seems Jessica Simpson is also exploring other ways to shed the pounds before she marries fiancé Eric Johnson. The 30-year-old singer was seen enjoying a tandem bike ride with Johnson and a group of friends as they pedalled their way along the Venice boardwalk.

Wearing a pair of denim shorts, white vest top and cowboy boots teamed with a khaki jacket and trendy headscarf, Jessica grinned with delight as Johnson took charge of steering the vehicle.

Source: dailymail.co.uk

Jessica Simpson held on to her fiance Eric Johnson as they leave Mastro’s Steakhouse in Beverly Hills, California (April 30).

Looks like Jessica had a great time at her Oprah taping and we’re really looking forward to seeing it!

Source: twitter.com/JessicaSimpson

If anyone is able to record and share the Oprah interview, airing May 5th, please let me know.