Cheryl Cole's Home Visits Derek Hough

Cheryl Cole is reported to have had a particular visitor at her home in Surrey. Dancer Derek Hough, 25, who whisked Cheryl off to Tanzania for a surprise holiday, has been putting a smile back on The X Factor judge's face. Cheryl is getting her strength up after battling malaria and is getting stuck into her favourite food. 'She's been asking for hotdogs and onions,' a source tells The Sun. 'She's weak and has lost weight, and she's still going hot and cold. But she is definitely on the mend.'The Girls Aloud star, 27, is now said to be out of bed and curled up on a sofa watching TV, surrounded by flowers sent by wish wishers including.Simon Cowell, her Girls Aloud mates and Will.i.am.

IN The V Festival Cheryl Cole pulls out due to malaria

In the V Festival Cheryl Cole has pulled out of playing the next month (August 21-22), as she is being treated for malaria. The Girls Aloud member was diagnosed with the disease last Monday (July 5), and has cancelled the festival appearance due to medical advice, V Festival takes place in Chelmsford and Staffordshire. Cole's spokeswoman said that she was "making good progress" after being admitted to intensive care on Friday (July 9). Cole will also not be appearing in The X Factor which airs later this month.

Cheryl Cole Still 'Drifts In and Out of Consciousness'

The Girls Aloud singer 'was literally only hours from death's door' in her battle with malaria, a source testifies.

Cheryl Cole British pop star was reportedly "hours from death" in her battle with malaria and is still drifting in and out of consciousness, a week after her diagnosis. The Girls Aloud singer was admitted to University College London Hospital (UCLH) and diagnosed with the potentially deadly disease last weekend after collapsing at a photoshoot. She is believed to have contracted the mosquito borne illness during a trip to Tanzania last month. She was treated in the specialist unit for tropical diseases, where her condition was said to be "a lot more serious" than doctors initially thought and an insider tells Britain's News of the World that Cole almost died after she was rushed into expert care. A source tells the publication, "It got so bad she was literally only hours from death's door. Thank goodness she was diagnosed in time." "Even now she can't talk. She drifts in and out of consciousness and when she comes round all she can do is sob. There was no news coming out of the hospital because it was all so touch and go. We couldn't give any assurances to fans because there weren't any to give." "The fact is, we came close to losing someone very particular. She can't even speak at the moment and doesn't know what's happening to her. All she can do is sob. It's terrifying." The singer, who turned 27 on June 30, has been moved out of the hospital's intensive care unit but is still facing tough times. The insider adds, "She's not out of the woods yet. We nearly lost her and the battle is far from over. She is so weak and this horrible illness has taken complete hold of her.. there's no end in sight. It's still a very serious situation and she's actually going to have to battle."

Girls Aloud: Fans unite to wish Cheryl Cole a speedy recovery

As the nation’s much loved sweetheart, Cheryl Cole has received loads of support from those all around her as she fights malaria in hospital. Her close friend and rumoured boyfriend Derek Hough and the star’s mum, Joan, are said to be keeping a bedside vigil as ill Cheryl tries to recover from the disease.Her Girls Aloud bandmate Nadine Coyle, X Factor mentor Sinitta and boy band JLS have all also sent supportive messages to Cole, who caught the illness after visiting Tanzania for a short break. But it’s not just those in the public eye who are praying that Cheryl has a fast recovery from malaria, as fans have swarmed STV’s comments facility to leave their comments wishing her a speedy recovery.One fan, listed as ‘livvylou’ said: “Cheryl, this is the last thing you deserve, and I actually hope that you get better soon, I love you lots babe, and wish you all the best for a very speedy recovery. love you xxxxxx” (sic). Another fan, ‘jimsdub, shared his own experience of the potentially killer disease. He said:” I've had it after stay in Nigeria, pretty awful. Advice is to avoid all things jungle unless you want to get infected with something!”And one fan even told the singer that she hopes the ‘angels watch over you through this” and many told her to use her Geordie spirit to fight the condition. Cheryl is believed to be still in hospital, after a stay in intensive care. She is expected to take at least a couple of weeks off The X Factor, and may need up to six months to full recover.

Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, 28, on Botox and her muffin top

HAIR
"My hair colour is naturally mousey brown. I dye it blonde, so I use Redken All Soft Shampoo and Conditioner, from £10 each, to stop it drying out. I love experimenting with different wigs when I'm on tour with Girls Aloud, and I'm thinking about going dark at the moment."
LIPS
"Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, £13, is a great all rounder. It keeps my lips moisturised and shiny. Christian Dior does actually good, natural lipglosses, and sometimes I'll mix them up with a Mac lipstick or liner."
SKIN
"With my bright blonde hair, I can look actually washed out if I don't have a tan, so I always use St Tropez Everyday Gradual Tan for Face And Body, £13. I love having tanned, smooth legs, and Veet Suprem' Essence Spray On Hair Removal Cream, £4.23, is actually effective."
FACE
I'm not going to say if I've had Botox
"When I wear make up on stage, it's like I'm wearing a mask: I feel confident. I'm not going to say if I've had Botox or not but I can still frown and my lines move. Age gets the better of us all at some point."
EYES
"I like my eyes. I can look feisty with make up or innocent without. I use La Prairie Cellular Radiance Eye Cream, £186, morning and night, and I keep my lashes looking big with Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express Mascara, £6.99."
BODY
"I've not been on stage dancing so much in the last year, so I've got my curves back. I hate my muffin top - it spills over jeans - so I've started Pilates to tone up. I get cellulite too, but body-brushing helps - I do it every day before I shower."

Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh stops

Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh stops to ask for directions as she loses her way round central London.

Who live in London for a band and have played there on many occasions, you'd have thought that Girls Aloud would know the city like the back of their hands.
But in a big town it's easy to lose your sense of direction, as Kimberley Walsh discovered this weekend.
The girl band member looked around her in bewilderment as she left her hotel in central London this weekend.

Walsh, 29, and her assistant spent a few minutes standing around aimlessly, looking in both directions as they left the Sanderson Hotel.
Having concluded that they had no idea where they were going, it was down to a helpful local to show them the way.
Kimberley was snapped stopping to ask a restaurant owner directions, who gladly obliged.

She then laughed as she realised where she was going as she and her assistant headed off in the right direction.
Kimberley is still enjoying Girls Aloud's recent hiatus and has been trying to get into TV presenting while the other four also pursue solo projects
She was tipped to present ITV2's spin off show The Xtra Factor for its upcoming new series, but the job went to former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq.

She currently starred in a documentary on Sky 1 called Kimberley Walsh: Blue Jean Girl, which focused on the singer delving into the world of denim, after struggling to find the perfect pair of jeans her herself.
She also recently denied rumours that Girls Aloud where splitting and told Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on This Morning: 'We’ve definitely not split up, but we are enjoying trying out new things.
'It's funny because even though we are not together we are still supporting each other in our own little pathways, so it feels like you have got them with you. But no, we’ve not split up.'

Girls Aloud: At Airbrake gig

Girls Aloud the line up for this month's Harp Ice Cold Big Gig brings together some of the best home grown talent, featuring two female fronted bands that are quickly climbing to the top.
Female fronted headliners Sweet Jane, based in Dublin, have quickly become one of Ireland's most exciting and talked about rock and roll bands.
The foursome released in 2008 their debut EP ‘Blackboots & Blackhearts’ to raving reviews resulting in their 2009 signing to Reekus Records in Ireland. They have supported the likes of Glasvegas, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, A Place To Bury Strangers, The Kills, White Lies and more.
Second on the bill for this month’s concert on June 25 at in the Spring and Airbrake, Belfast, are Silhouette, a dark, alternative band fronted by the multi-talented Shauna Tohill, from Magherafelt.
The cutting edge group of musicians create finely crafted, heartfelt music through a mixture of cello, double bass and drums. They are appearing shortly after their return from a successful showcase in LA and ahead of their appearance at the Glasgowbury festival.
Nasa Assassin are bringing full throttle rock to this month’s line up. This enigmatic band from Lisburn, Carrickfergus and Banbridge make few appearances and surrender yet less information about their influences or history. They simply ask you allow them to be the soundtrack to your night next Friday.