By Owen Tonks

Cheryl Cole has decided to release her next album under her married name, reports suggest.

The singer is currently separated and will soon be divorcing her footballer husband Ashley Cole but is to keep his surname rather then returning to her maiden name Tweedy.

A source told The Sun: “Cheryl has decided her married name will stay. She feels the most successful period of her career has been under the name Cole.

“She’s established in Europe. Going back to her maiden name Tweedy would be confusing.

“It also shows she is bigger than Ashley and prepared to be grown up about a difficult time in her life.”

The move is said to be influenced by Tina Turner after the star kept her husband’s name after their 1976 divorce.

The source confirmed: “She is a fan of Tina Turner. Tina was divorced during her career but decided to stick with her married name because it was how she was best known.”

Cheryl is due to perform the first single from her new album on the X Factor in October.

By Owen Tonks

Taio Cruz has admitted that Cheryl Cole is a talented singer and allegedly had doubts she would cope as a solo artist.

The star wrote and produced track Stand Up on Cheryl’s album 3 Words.

Speaking to BBC News, Taio said: “I was quite pleasantly surprised. A lot of people – including myself – had forgotten that she could sing, so when she went into the booth, I was like, ‘Wow, you can really do this’.”

He added: “She is exactly the person you see on TV. Her personality is not false, she’s a lovely, laid back confident woman, who loves her music and we made some good tunes together.”

Cheryl’s album 3 Words is out now.

By Owen Tonks

Cheryl Cole is the highest earning WAG according to OK! Magazine.

The X Factor judge has beaten Victoria Beckham to the top after earning £6.9 million over the last year.

Cheryl’s money has come from TV sponsorship deals, her solo singing and television career and her work with Girls Aloud.

A source told OK!: “It was only a matter of time before someone replaced Victoria Beckham as number one WAG.

“Cheryl has her finger in so many pies with her L’Oreal ads, X Factor reign and of course, Girls Aloud, that she has become unstoppable. ”

Victoria Beckham reportedly earned £6.75 million from the Spice Girls reunion tour and fashion label.

Other wealthy WAGs include Coleen Rooney who is said to be worth £8 million and Abbey Clancey worth £2 million.

By Owen Tonks

Girls Aloud’s Sarah Harding has recorded three solo songs for the soundtrack of her new movie St Trinian’s 2: The Legend Of Fritton’s Gold.

The star worked with producers Xenomania on Too Bad, Make It Easy and a cover of David Bowie’s Boys Keep Swinging.

A statement released through Girls Aloud’s MySpace page said: “We can now announce that Sarah has recorded three exclusive tracks for the soundtrack to her new film St Trinian’s 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold.

“As well as playing the character of Roxy, Sarah has worked with Xenomania on three songs for the album.”

The soundtrack for St Trinian’s 2: The Legend Of Fritton’s Gold is to be released on December 14.

By Owen Tonks

Nadine Coyle is dreading returning to work with Girls Aloud this week, reports suggest.

The UK’s biggest girl band will be supporting Coldplay at London’s Wembley Arena after taking a break for the summer to work on individual projects.

A friend of Nadine told the Belfast Telegraph: “I don’t think there has been much contact between Nadine and the others since they went their separate ways at the start of the summer so I wouldn’t be surprised if things feel a bit awkward and strained when they meet up.

“I think Nadine must be really dreading going back this week and I guess she must feel like quitting sometimes.”

The source added that Nadine living in Los Angeles is putting a strain on the band: “She’s trying to juggle two lives – one in LA with her family and boyfriend Jason and one in London with Girls Aloud.

“I’ve heard she’s been thinking very seriously about her future. I’m sure she’s hoping that once she’s back in London she will be fine and the gig will give her a chance to bond with the girls again.”

Girls Aloud are due to record at least three more albums.