FREE CHERYL COLE: HER STORY - THE UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY PDF Gerard Sanderson | 272 pages | 01 Feb 2010 | Michael O'Mara Books Ltd | 9781843173892 | English | London, United Kingdom Cheryl - Biography - IMDb Born inBritish singer Cheryl Cole studied dance, modeled and appeared in advertisements as a child. Her crowd-pleasing performances on Popstars: The Rivals won her membership to the pop group Girls Aloud and vaulted her into music Cheryl Cole: Her Story - The Unauthorized Biography, virtually overnight. Cole showed an early interest in dance and was enrolled at The Royal Cheryl Cole: Her Story - The Unauthorized Biography summer school at 9 years of age. She also won several modeling competitions and appeared in advertisements, including a Cheryl Cole: Her Story - The Unauthorized Biography of nationally televised commercials for British Gas. Cole's breakout moment, however, came in when, at age 19, she auditioned for the United Kingdom talent show Popstars: The Rivals After weeks of competition, the show's audience selected her along with four other female contestants: Nadine CoyleSarah HardingNicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. Together they formed the group Girls Aloudand Cole would spend the next seven years accumulating 20 Top 10 singles, including four songs and two albums that Cheryl Cole: Her Story - The Unauthorized Biography the U. Sign In. Edit Cheryl. Showing all items. Engaged to footballer boyfriend Ashley Cole in June She was the first girl to make it into Girls Aloud. Joined the judging panel of " The X Factor UK " intaking over from Sharon Osbourne who decided not to return to the show for its fifth series. Voted 1 in FHM's sexiest women in the world supplement Her inspiration as a teenager was Britney Spears. On July 3,Cheryl lost consciousness, shortly after her return from Tanzania. She was urgently hospitalized and diagnosed with malaria. Cole's condition quickly and severely worsened despite the treatment and was given no more than 24 hours left to live but she miraculously survived. After winning several baby competitions she was snapped up by a modelling agency. A huge fan of The Black Eyed Peas. Got her first tattoo when she was 16; a tribal pattern on her lower back. Has a waxwork figure in Madame Tussauds; she asked not to be put next to Simon Cowell's. Grew up on a council estate, just like her ex- husband Ashley Cole. First met Simon Cowell for Comic Relief. He liked that she was opinionated and invited her onto Britain's Got Talent because she could relate to the contestants. She agreed, but then reconsidered, so he offered her X-Factor instead. She had seen the show and first felt uncomfortable about turning away budding singers. Went to Afghanistan at the end of to present a Daily Mirror Pride of Britain award to the troops. She went on a fake practice run with them but it was as terrifying as the real thing and really opened her eyes; she got to blow up a dummy of Simon Cowell. They hadn't spoken in six months after her humiliating rejection from US X-Factor, but they reconciled on his 52nd birthday. Her ID number was The judges put her through after hearing her sing for half a minute. Performed a duet with Gary Barlow at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert, broadcast to 2 billion people; her biggest audience to date. Released the music video for her first solo single, "Fight for This Love", ahead of the release of her debut solo album, 3 Words. After being dropped from The X Factor after filming just one episode inshe sued the makers of Cheryl Cole: Her Story - The Unauthorized Biography show for loss of earnings. The case was eventually settled out of court, with the show's production company agreeing to pay her an undisclosed sum. Was in a relationship with Liam Payne from to They have a son together - Bear Grey Payne b. March 22, I absolutely love my tattoos. The girls and I decided that the next time Girls Aloud have a No. I want us to get something that only makes sense if we all stand in line, though! The past year [] has been the best ever. I feel like I've got a fairy godmother watching over me. I can't hurt any more than I've been hurt, I can't cry any more than I've cried. I've been to the highest of highs and lowest of lows, so one day I'm going to find my middle ground and be happy. If they're in pain because of drugs, it's self-inflicted. You know what you're doing when you take it. It's actually quite scary. I have this pair of grey lounge trousers with a satin waistband which are really unattractive, but so comfy. I sit on the sofa in fluffy slippers and a hoody with a nice cup of hot chocolate. I'm slightly obsessed with hot chocolate. My mother just got me some that has chunks of real chocolate in it. I do that squirty cream thing, too. I believe in soulmates, yes, but I believe you also have to work at love. I happen to believe your soulmate doesn't have to be your partner - your soulmate could be your best friend, your sibling, it doesn't have to be the person you marry. I relate to girls a lot more than I do boys. I just don't get boys, I don't really get men. I literally had 24 hours to get fluid out of my body otherwise my insides were going to pack in. You know how sometimes you feel ill and you say, 'I feel like I'm dying? I asked the nurse outright - was I going to die? She said, 'There's a possibility. The thought of being intimate with someone you don't know really freaks me out. I think men should earn that intimacy. I Cheryl Cole: Her Story - The Unauthorized Biography think I'm a style icon, not at all. Sometimes I just want to rock out in me scruffs and me Uggs. 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Beyonce Knowles has a star aura and an incredible presence. Your relationship with your contestants is as important backstage as it is on the live shows. I still had my music, and nobody could take that away. But I had to brave the flames to break out of the Hell I was stuck in. I had to do it or lose my mind. I got lost in darkness for a long time, but now I feel strong and happy again. I don't want you socializing with footballers or the people you were with that night. And I don't want you to deal with that agent of yours anymore. And one other thing. If this ever comes up again I'm divorcing you. You're lucky I came back this time, but if you ever disrespect me again, its over. I'm out of here, and I mean that. He had a genuine belief in my talent and ability that nobody had ever expressed to me before. Will is one of those people who doesn't just say are Cheryl Cole: Her Story - The Unauthorized Biography OK? You have to forget your dignity when you go into hospital. You leave that at the front Cheryl Cole: Her Story - The Unauthorized Biography and pick it up on the way out. I lived my life climbing mountains of other kinds. I literally felt stripped bare, like my whole life was being tipped out around me as I took each step. I'd spent my whole life careering from one pressurized situation to another, usually without much chance to breathe in between. Team spirit spurs me on. I've always found it easier to be strong for other people than for myself. Part of me will always love Ashley Cole. I loved him so much I couldn't imagine a day when I would feel nothing for him. Cheryl Cole: Her Story The Unauthorized Biography by Gerard Sanderson Cheryl Ann Tweedy [1] born 30 June is an English singer, Cheryl Cole: Her Story - The Unauthorized Biography and television personality. While still in the group, she began a solo career in Apriland between Cheryl Cole: Her Story - The Unauthorized Biography andshe released four studio albums — 3 WordsMessy Little RaindropsA Million Lights and Only Human Cheryl was the first British female solo artist to have five number-one singles in the UK, and she held the record for the British female solo artist with the most UK number-one singles until Jess Glynne overtook her in She mentored two of the eventual winners of the competition Alexandra Burke in series five and Joe McElderry in series sixbefore resigning in and joining the panel of the American versionwhich she left during the auditions stage.