Former X Factor winner Leon Jackson unrecognisable, Marvin Humes (JLS) and Rochelle Wiseman (The Saturdays) announce engagement, Harry Styles passes his driving test, Cheryl Cole adds £80 sheepskin slippers to new shoe range.
Who’s that man? Former X Factor winner Leon Jackson is unrecognisable as he posts saucy shirtless snap on Twitter
He was the fresh-faced young teen who wowed the public with his soulful voice on the 2007 series of The X Factor.
But now former winner Leon Jackson is virtually unrecognisable, as he showed while posting a saucy shirtless picture of himself on his Twitter page.
With a thick beard and donning a beanie hat, Leon, 22, looked more like Jude Law than his former clean-shaven self in the picture.
Read more: The Daily Mail
‘I can’t wait to be Mrs Humes!’ Rochelle Wiseman and JLS star Marvin announce New Year’s engagement
Rochelle Wiseman and Marvin Humes have announced their engagement.
JLS star Humes, 26, proposed to The Saturdays singer, 22, during their holiday in the Caribbean today.
Miss Wiseman immediately took to Twitter to reveal the news, posting a picture of the ecstatic couple on the beach toasting with champagne.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Maybe you can be Caroline Flack’s designated driver? 17-year-old Harry Styles passes his driving test
Just last week his cougar girlfriend was spotted driving him to the first concert of his UK tour.
But now, One Direction’s Harry Styles can return the favour for Caroline Flack after passing his driving test today.
The 17-year-old can perhaps sober drive for the 32-year-old Xtra Factor host, when he’s unable to accompany her inside clubs.
Read more: The Daily Mail
This could be your year! Little Mix’s Jesy and Leigh-Anne toast their pop success as they let their hair down and party into 2012
They ended the year on a huge high after becoming the first girl group to win X Factor and seeing their debut single go top of the charts.
So it’s no wonder that Little Mix were out celebrating the end of a year that had brought them pop success – and toasting in the new one that could prove to be big for them.
And to kick start their pop star lifestyle, they could only spend their New Year in a nightclub that proves popular with many celebrities.
Read more: The Daily Mail
One Direction banned from inviting fans on stage after three become victims of online hate campaign
When reports about Caroline Flack’s alleged romance with One Direction’s Harry Styles broke, she received death threats from jealous fans.
But now the dedicated female followers of the boy band have turned on each other after some were invited on stage with the group.
Reports today have claimed that three girls have become the victims of an online hate campaign after they were serenaded by the pin-ups during the opening night of their UK tour last month.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Sing through the pain: Geisha girl Kitty Brucknell performs at G-A-Y New Year’s Eve bash after splitting with boyfriend
Kitty Brucknell stormed the stage at London nightclub G-A-Y last night to belt out some numbers for revellers.
But the X Factor contestant’s Geish-style make-up covered up the pain of her recent split from boyfriend Derek Gorman.
Kitty and her boyfriend of eight months parted ways just before Christmas with the singer wanting to focus on her career, Mail Online has learned.
Read more: The Daily Mail
She’s one hot mama! Pregnant Stacey Solomon steers away from typical maternity wear in sequinned hotpants for New Year’s Eve celebration
She’s pregnant with her second child but Stacey Solomon was still determined not to let her baby bump get in the way of a sexy New Year’s outfit last night.
The 22-year-old singer donned a tiny pair of gold sequinned hotpants with a black vest top, blazer and sky-high heels as she saw in 2012 at London nightclub G-A-Y.
Stacey looked radiant as she took to the stage at the nightspot, and beamed as she was presented with giant monkey as a present for her unborn child from club owner Jeremy Joseph.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Life of a popstar! Simon Cowell may spend his life making wannabes famous… but the fans in Barbados only want to pose with him
He’s got a reputation as television’s Mr Nasty.
But Simon Cowell is just a softie.
The X Factor guru spent his Barbados trip posing with fans and visiting a charity fundraiser project.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Lets hope they are better quality this time! Cheryl Cole adds £80 sheepskin slippers to new shoe range
Stylistpick was forced to send out an email to customers after receiving complaints that Cheryl Cole’s new high heel range was faulty.
So the singer will be hoping that the addition of her sheepskin slippers won’t cause anymore unwanted controversy.
The £70.90 Cosie Toes have been launched today in collaboration with the online store.
Read more: The Daily Mail
4 Words… Happy New Year Taio! Is Cheryl Cole seeing in 2012 with rumoured new beau Cruz?
It’s no secret that 2011 hasn’t exactly been a year of love for Cheryl Cole.
But now the former X Factor judge looks set to embark on a New Year’s Eve adventure with Taio Cruz on her arm.
Despite Cruz, 28, initially denying a blossoming romance with the Geordie, the pair are preparing to raise their glasses together tonight in LA.
Read more: The Daily Mail
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Irish Charts
Singles
1 Little Mix – Cannonball
3 Olly Murs – Dance With Me Tonight
9 One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful
15 Olly Murs – Heart Skips A Beat (feat. Rizzle Kicks)
40 X Factor Finalists – Wishing On A Star (feat. JLS & One Direction)
41 One Direction – Gotta Be You
Albums
4 Olly Murs – In Case You Didn’t Know
7 One Direction – Up All Night
11 Rebecca Ferguson – Heaven
17 JLS – Jukebox
18 Jedward – Victory
24 Susan Boyle – Someone To Watch Over Me
31 Mary Byrne – With Love
41 Cher Lloyd – Sticks + Stones
62 Matt Cardle – Letters
75 JLS – Outta This World
95 Jedward – Planet Jedward
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The Official Charts
Singles
2 Olly Murs – Dance With Me Tonight
6 Little Mix – Cannonball
14 One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful
15 Olly Murs – Heart Skips A Beat (feat. Rizzle Kicks)
38 Kelly Clarkson – Mr. Know It All
46 JLS – Do You Feel What I Feel
49 Rebecca Ferguson – Nothing’s Real But Love
55 Will Young – Jealousy
62 JLS – Take A Chance On Me
63 One Direction – Gotta Be You
71 Cher Lloyd – With Your Love (feat. Mike Posner)
90 JLS – She Makes Me Wanna (feat. DEV)
Albums
4 Olly Murs – In Case You Didn’t Know
8 One Direction – Up All Night
9 Rebecca Ferguson – Heaven
16 Will Young – Echoes
17 JLS – Jukebox
21 Cher Lloyd – Sticks + Stones
25 Matt Cardle – Letters
41 Susan Boyle – Someone To Watch Over Me
51 Kelly Clarkson – Stronger
77 Olly Murs – Olly Murs
