Report: Nicole Scherzinger Signs on to Host US 'X Factor'

Report: Nicole Scherzinger Signs on to Host US 'X Factor'

 

Nicole Scherzinger takes in the sights of Paris including the Palais Royal and the Buren Columns (Colonnes de Buren) . (Bauer Griffin)

Simon Cowell has reportedly signed up former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger to host his US version of The X Factor after negotiating a deal with Nicole's American label CAA to ensure she has a clear schedule when the series launches later in the year.

With the 32-year-old beauty originally tipped for a role on the judging panel of the US X Factor, her "natural" ability in front of the camera convinced the 51-year-old music mogul to offer her the coveted hosting job instead.

An insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Never has there been so much behind-the-scenes wheeling and dealing as with X Factor USA.

“Having lined up Nicole as a potential judge, Simon decided to try something different and unexpected, and have a non-mainstream presenter present.

"Nicole’s had screen tests and is a natural in front of the camera. Autocue does not faze her at all. As an established singer, both as a solo artist and in a group, Nicole will be great with the contestants and knows what she is talking about.

"The approach was made a few weeks ago. And although she has still not formally signed, it’s all looking very positive."

With Nicole having bagged the presenting job, Simon is still attempting to convince Fox bosses to sign up Cheryl Cole for the judging panel, amid concerns the singer is relatively unknown in the US.

The source added: "On the judging front, things are changing almost daily, but Simon has put his neck on the line to sell Cheryl to network bosses. After being stonewalled initially, Simon believes he has convinced them to sign off her deal."

Simon and record producer L.A. Reid are the only judges confirmed to appear on the panel so far, while Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Paula Abdul have all been linked to the two female roles.

An as-of-yet-unnamed male star will also co-host the series alongside Nicole Scherzinger.

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Nicole Scherzinger To Host U.S. X-Factor

Nicole Scherzinger To Host U.S. X-Factor

What exciting news for this Pussycat Doll! Nicole Scherzinger has been handpicked by Simon Cowell to host the U.S. version of X-Factor. Sources say that the deal is just about ready to go through.

“Never has there been so much behind-the-scenes wheeling and dealing as with ‘X Factor’ USA. “Having lined up Nicole as a potential judge, Simon decided to try something different and unexpected, and have a non-mainstream presenter present.

“Nicole’s had screen tests and is a natural in front of the camera. Autocue does not faze her at all. As an established singer, both as a solo artist and in a group, Nicole will be great with the contestants and knows what she is talking about.
“The approach was made a few weeks ago. And although she has still not formally signed, it’s all looking very positive.”

I would definitely love to see Nicole in that position. She understands the ups and downs of the industry. However, I’m a little confused about the show on a whole. The concept is just too similar to American Idol.

Simon also wants to sign on Cheryl Cole, but the show’s producers are concerned that she is not well-known enough in the U.S. to have any kind of name/face recognition with viewers.

Quick question — do you know who Cheryl Cole is? Would you like to see her host U.S. X-Factor alongside Nicole?

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Photos by Fame.

Nicole Scherzinger Brings the Quote of the Day

Nicole Scherzinger Brings the Quote of the Day

“Do I ever get body envy? Halle Berry’s got a nice rack. And Fergie’s got a nice rack and she has a tiny little bum.”

“I think you have to embrace your body and accept who you are. But I don’t love my legs and thighs, I usually cover them up, especially after I’ve been in the UK, eating too many chips and crisps!

“I love baked beans. I love it all. I love my pasta and my chocolate. I could definitely do with toning up and eating fewer French fries.”

… says Nicole Scherzinger.


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Hot or Not: Nicole Scherzinger's Mustard Turban

Hot or Not: Nicole Scherzinger's Mustard Turban

Looks like the turban is trending. Are you down with the look?

(Photo By Pacific Coast News)

 

 Nicole Scherzinger is practically a Londoner now, thanks to her many weeks spent in the UK working on the hit reality television competition X Factor. She was back in England yet again this week, making a flurry of appearances to support her new album Killer Love.

Scherzinger looked typically trendy in a bright green and blue print miniskirt with avant garde exaggerated hips, paired with architectural black top, metallic cuffs and black satin pumps. But the most eye-catching element to Nicole's look had to have been her mustard-hued turban.

Nicole has such beautiful hair, it's hard to imagine why she'd want to cover it up. Would her ensemble have lacked spark without the designer headwear?

 

See many more pictures of Nicole Scherzinger after the jump!

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Nicole Scherzinger’s Outfit – Wow or Eww?

Nicole Scherzinger’s Outfit – Wow or Eww?

Pumps, leggings, a knitted cropped top and a knee-length skirt, plus a hat… is it cute or just too much?

Nicole Scherzinger’s Outfit – Wow or Eww?

See some more before you decide!

 

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Shape Magazine’s ‘Top 5 Sexy Celebs of the Year’

Shape Magazine’s ‘Top 5 Sexy Celebs of the Year’

Shape Magazine announced their Top 5 Sexiest Celebs of the Year… and their chart includes a few fit hotties and the body parts they are envied for:

•Sexy Celebrity with the Best Arms and Shoulders: Ashley Greene

•Sexy Celebrity with the Best Back: Cameron Diaz

•Sexy Celebrity with the Best Butt: Beyonce

•Sexy Celebrity with the Best Abs: Nicole Scherzinger

•Sexy Celebrity with the Best Legs: Blake Lively

Do you guys agree with this list? 

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What Did Nicole Scherzinger Do To Her Hair?

 

 What Did Nicole Scherzinger Do To Her Hair?

Nicole Scherzinger attended a Reebok ZigTech photocall held at the Westfield Shopping Centre in London yesterday afternoon looking… interesting. What’s up with the cat ears? Is that what Nicole Scherzinger was trying to pull off with this hairstyle? It’s very – Halloween?


I hope this doesn’t become a trend. Luckily, I don’t think Nicole Scherzinger has the ability to start a fashion epidemic.

What do you think about the look? Do you love it or hate it?

 

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Nicole Scherzinger has stage fright

Nicole Scherzinger

Former Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger is so shy that she still prays for confidence before she goes onstage.

As a teenager, devout Catholic Nicole, whose grandad is a preacher in Hawaii, would grip her parents’ hands and beg God to calm her crippling stage nerves.

In the Dolls she held pre-gig prayer sessions with the others. Even now, before each solo gig, she clasps her hands skywards and slips into a trance.

“As a teenager, Nicole would be gripped by fear and felt she couldn’t go on stage unless she connected to God,” the Mirror quoted scout Betsy Kronish, who saw Nicole win the Kentucky State Fair’s Coca-Cola Talent Classic contest at the age of 15, as saying.

“She’s a perfectionist. She came to us a shy, shy girl who wouldn’t talk to anyone, but who had a deep yearning to sing. She and her parents are deeply religious – they came to every one of her shows and the three of them would pray in unison before Nicole sang. Religion is a huge part of her family. She tells me she still prays before she goes onstage,” Kronish added. (taheena)

Nicole Scherzinger and Vanessa Hudgens' Rent Weekend

Bringing an end to their stage duties, Nicole Scherzinger and Vanessa Hudgens capped off their three-night run in "Rent" at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday night (August 8).

With the "Dancing with the Stars" champ portraying Maureen while the "Sucker Punch" star took on the role of Mimi, the pair joined fellow star Aaron Tveit in the Neil Patrick Harris spearheaded project.

Nicole Scherzinger

Vanessa Hudgens

Receiving a wide array of reviews, reports tell that Miss Hudgens got a stage visit from boyfriend Zac Efron - who tipped his lady love $20 during one of her dance numbers.

Zac had rushed over to watch the "Rent" finale after tending to presenter duties at the Teen Choice Awards earlier in the evening.  (Hollywood Gossip)

Fashion Face-Off: Blake Lively vs. Nicole Scherzinger

Blake Lively and Nicole Scherzinger are both gorgeous young stars, but only one can prevail in this celebrity style showdown! Who will that be? You decide!

Friday's fashion face-off features some sexy, Posh black dresses.

The Gossip Girl star picked a Victoria Beckham dress for an N.Y.C. charity event, while the Pussycat Doll worked a little black number for X Factor auditions.

Who rocked theirs better, the sultry actress or the dynamic Dancing With the Stars champion? Your votes will determine the answer. Go to it below ...

Who wore their black dress better? (thehollywoodgossip)

Nicole Scherzinger Sure Can Dance Good

And she looks great in those tight rubber pants and underwear.

I was hoping to see Nicole Scherzinger in town for Grand Prix weekend, her boyfriend won after all, but I didn’t really leave my mom’s basement too often because there were European tourists everywhere and fanny packs frighten me. Anyhow, this is probably better. Here she is in some tight rubber pants showing off her incredibly hot little ass. Seriously, that thing is spectacular, it should be on a US Postal stamp. I’d lick it.