Her difficult second album was supposed to establish her as a leading international artist, but Nicole has reportedly been released by label RCA Records.
TODAY'S TOP SHOWBUSINESS PICTURE
Kendall Jenner flashes her toned abs in ripped crop top in Beverly Hills
The 19-year-old model showed off her perfect off-duty style - as well as her stunning figure - on solo shopping trip
The 19-year-old model showed off her perfect off-duty style - as well as her stunning figure - on solo shopping trip
Harry Styles 'spent the night with Victoria's Secret Angel Sara Sampaio' after being pictured kissing outside New York hotel
The One Direction star was photographed cuddling up to Sampaio, 23, before the pair allegedly spent the night together in a New York hotel on Thursday.
- Kendall Jenner flashes toned torso in ripped cropped t-shirt while highlighting her legs in slim-fitting trousers for solo shopping trip
- Need some shut-eye? Rita Ora can't hide her fatigue as she steps out make-up free while sporting grungy ripped t-shirt and skinny jeans
- Hello sailor! David Beckham looks dashing as ever as he sports nautical stripes at store opening ceremony in China
- Spicing things up! Mel B highlights her figure in head-to-toe leather during romantic dinner with husband Stephen Belafonte
- 'She didn't get the support she needed': Nicole Scherzinger 'dropped by record label' after second album struggles to make impact on UK chart
- Harry Styles 'spent the night with Victoria's Secret Angel Sara Sampaio' after being pictured kissing outside New York hotel
- Danielle Lloyd looks lovely in a colourful playsuit and cowboy boots as she goes house hunting in Southport
- She's browned off! Josie Gibson displays fairer skin tone as she attends Lydia Bright fashion launch... days after disastrous self- tanning fail
- Helen Wood gets into bed with Marc O'Neill after less than FIVE hours after returning to Big Brother... after furious Nikki Grahame declares her the 'f*****g backing dancer'
- 'All good things happen at the polo': Lydia Bright posts loved up selfie with the 'love of her life' James 'Arg' Argent to celebrate their seventh anniversary
- Former Full House star John Stamos 'booked for DUI in Beverly Hills and deemed so out of it he was taken to hospital' after tweeting about 'moderation'
- The dark side of The Brady Bunch: Former child star Susan Olsen reveals her drug dealing past and hook-ups with co-stars
- Scott Disick makes his first public appearance since last week's drunken scandal - hosting at a Las Vegas night club
- Keeping up with the kids: Kourtney Kardashian shows off her legs in ripped hotpants as she enjoys a day out with her brood at theme park
- 'Wouldn't trade that time for anything!' Caitlyn Jenner reminisces about the 'love and good times' she shared with ex-wife Kris
- Divas who dine! Kendall Jenner looks model perfect in split pink skirt and cream sweater as she meets BFF Gigi Hadid for a deli lunch
- 'About to binge-watch Bloodline': Gigi Hadid raises spirits of ailing mother Yolanda Foster during her Lyme disease battle with Netflix
- Watch your step! Pregnant Kim Kardashian almost takes a tumble in high heels and tight grey frock while shopping in Beverly Hills
- 'I'm so boring': Kanye West says his life revolves around taking daughter North to 'tap class' as he admits fatherhood has changed him
- Brody Jenner reveals he and girlfriend Kaitlynn enjoy threesomes as he discusses his new 'sex talk show' on E!
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THE BIG PICTURES
Danielle Lloyd looks lovely in a colourful playsuit and cowboy boots as she goes house hunting
Danielle, who recently revealed that she has a new man in her life, had plenty to smile as she visited several properties in Southport.
Amy Childs puts on a summery display in white and pink floral dress as she leaves her Essex boutique
The former reality TV starlet made the most of the balmy weather in the knee-length garment - which was adorned with a pink and blue pattern.
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Taylor Swift Love Story: Is her private life public property?
Taylor Swift has spoken of feeling shamed in to staying away from romance after having her relationship history publicly mocked but as a celebrity, does she have a right to a private life?
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Taylor Swift has spoken of feeling shamed in to staying away from romance after having her relationship history publicly mocked but as a celebrity, does she have a right to a private life?
Sarah Cuda
ALL THE LATEST SHOWBUSINESS
- Taylor Swift invites newly-wed superfans to party backstage with her... after they eloped to get hitched outside of her concert in Philadelphia
- Rosario Dawson looks stunning in blue halter top and wide-legged trousers as she accepts humanitarian award at film festival in Italy
- Hello sailor! David Beckham looks dashing as ever as he sports nautical stripes at store opening ceremony in China
- Kendall Jenner flashes toned torso in ripped cropped t-shirt while highlighting her legs in slim-fitting trousers for solo shopping trip
- Missing someone? Rihanna looks glum as she heads for dinner as her rumoured new footballer beau Karim Benzema enjoys a boys' night out
- Sir Elton John's husband David Furnish 'buys London home for 33-year-old personal trainer he met clubbing'
- 'He is fit as a fiddle': Chris Evans is given the 'all clear' after prostate cancer scare... as he continues to celebrate triumphant TFI Friday comeback
- Her favourite cardio! Sofia Vergara displays her shapely legs in tattered jeans as she steps out to shop in Beverly Hills
- Need some shut-eye? Rita Ora can't hide her fatigue as she steps out make-up free while sporting grungy ripped t-shirt and skinny jeans
- Ellie Goulding puts on a very leggy display in one-shouldered fringe dress to mingle with stars at London Collections Men event
- 'I've had death threats': Danniella Westbrook's ex-fiance claims he is being pursued by gangsters after being left with the actress' £8k drug debt
NEWS AND GOSSIP AROUND THE
- Harry Styles 'spent the night with Victoria's Secret Angel Sara Sampaio' after being pictured kissing outside New York hotel Cuddling up
- Lauren Pope shows off her impressive abs in black crop-top and clinging pencil skirt for girls night out Sported a Marbella tan on Saturday evening
- It's in her blood! Queen drummer Roger Taylor's model daughter, Tigerlily, is every inch the rock chick all-black outfit Showed off her style credentials
- 'All good things happen at the polo': Lydia Bright posts loved up selfie with the 'love of her life' James 'Arg' Argent to celebrate their seventh anniversary
- Amy Childs puts on a summery display in white and pink floral dress as she leaves her Essex boutique Made the most of the balmy weather
- Wild thing! Ella Eyre sports sheer black mini dress at the Isle of Wight before changing into racy leopard print catsuit to perform Irish songstress
- Not much wonder he's smiling! Ricky Whittle grins as he walks hand in hand through airport with stunning new girlfriend Amorous display
- Nicole Scherzinger 'dropped by record label' after second album struggles to make impact on UK chart
- She's browned off! Josie Gibson displays fairer skin tone as she attends Lydia Bright fashion launch... days after disastrous self- tanning fail
- Benedict Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter welcome baby boy The news caps a fine week for the British actor, 38, who was named a CBE
- Look out for urban Foxes! Singer teams edgy cropped leather jacket with boyfriend jeans as she arrives at the Isle of Wight festival Making her presence felt
WORLD TO BROWSE AT A GLANCE!
- Jude Law's son Rafferty, 18, bears striking resemblance to his famous father as he parties with Nick Grimshaw at London fashion event
- Scott Disick makes his first public appearance since last week's drunken scandal - hosting at a Las Vegas night club Self-proclaimed Lord
- Nick Jonas looks tired as he leaves LA after fuelling rumours of a split from Olivia Culpo as couple 'book separate hotels' At LAX in the early hours
- On the right track! Lewis Hamilton rocks stylish bomber jacket as he mingles with Tinie Tempah at menswear runway show With the fashion pack
- Helen Wood gets into bed with Marc O'Neill after less than FIVE hours after returning to Big Brother... after furious Nikki Grahame goes on the warpath
- Sir Richard Branson throws the first pitch at Detroit baseball game in latest bizarre stunt by billionaire businessman Known for his sense of fun
- Real Housewife Joanna Krupa flaunts her showstopping figure in curve-hugging black and gold dress as she turns heads on LA night out
- Quentin Tarantino, 52, looks proud as girlfriend Courtney Hoffman, 30, steals the show in plunging dress at glitzy awards show in Rome Red carpet couple
- Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke gets to grips with crutches as she films scenes for new romance movie Me Before You with Sam Claflin in Spain
- Keeping up with the kids: Kourtney Kardashian shows off her legs in ripped hotpants as she enjoys a day out with her brood at theme park
- Jennifer Metcalfe leaves little to the imagination as she steps out in plunging, semi-sheer top and revealing leather skirt Sight for sore eyes
ALL THE HOTTEST
- Off-Broadway babe Amanda Seyfried gets leggy in denim cut-offs outside Second Stage Theater with her pooch Finn
- Timeless! Jamie Chung keeps it simple and demure in LBD at the Flock Of Dudes premiere during LA Film Festival Stole the spotlight
- Spicing things up! Mel B highlights her figure in head-to-toe leather during romantic dinner with husband Stephen Belafonte Date night
- Jane Fonda and Rachel McAdams lend their star power to Greenpeace rally in Vancouver opposing oil sands development and Arctic drilling Actresses and activists
- Hot mama! Carrie Underwood looks amazing in shorts and fringed top at CMA Festival nearly four months after son's birth Back to pre-baby figure
- No vertigo here! Brittany Snow flashes her tummy in dazzling print crop top and skirt while riding the High Roller in Las Vegas On top of the world
- Dakota Fanning dons Union Jack playsuit to shop with British beau Jamie Strachan ahead of their second anniversary Not her best look
- Still shining! Sharon Stone, 57, wows in artsy silk dress while Suzanne Somers, 68, ravishes in low-cut floral frock at Keep Memory Alive gala
- Single and fancy free! Pamela Anderson feels the love as she lands back at LAX in a leg-flashing white dress Divorce final in April
- She's 'awesome': Kellie Pickler sparkles in LBD as she picks up first-ever Chris Kyle Patriot Award at CMA Music Festival Honoured
- 'Olsen Olympics': Mary-Kate and Ashley get into the competitive spirit as they celebrate 29th birthday with games and a dunk booth Casual outdoor fun
- Captain Sparrow would be pleased! Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose kicks off summer at Disneyland with her friends Carried on Sweet 16 fun
UNITED STATES SHOWBIZ
- Matthew McConaughey's wife Camila Alves is a model driver as she shuttles her kids home from a Malibu party in a golf cart
- Patricia Arquette dons elegant lacy black gown to accept Crystal Nymph Award at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival Star-studded event
- 'Young love!' Jessica Simpson captures sweet moments of daughter Maxwell kissing a boy and then cradling her little pal Wilder
- Their favorite pastime! Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi stay close together as they search for antique goods in LA Cosy alliance
- Camp out! Alyson Hannigan enjoys a day at the beach in Malibu with her little girl scouts Satyana and Keeva Back to Mommy duty
- Travelling in style! Jessica Alba bundles up in grey-patterned scarf and hat as she jets back to LA from business trip in NY Racking up the air miles
- Winning them over! Jaimie Alexander treats fiancé Peter Facinelli's daughters to a day of shopping fun Stepmom-to-be
- Love in the air! Ashley Tisdale and husband Christopher French hold hands on trip to the park with their little dog Maui In trendy Soho
- Giddy up! Jennifer Garner gives daughter Seraphina a playful lift while shopping in LA amid rumoured marital troubles Married to Ben Affleck
- They approve! Zendaya is pretty in pink as she accepts Woman of Excellence award at charity event after graduating high school Business chic
- Keeping it civil! Hilary Duff puts on a united front with ex-husband Mike Comrie while out to lunch with son Luca Caring parents
- Rachel McAdams and Michael Sheen prove exes can still be friends as they reunite at party for graphic novelist Daniel Clowes Friendly exes
GOSSIP - DIRECT FROM LA
- Not shy! Gigi Hadid and Joe Jonas take romance to the next level as they're spotted kissing and hugging on an LA street Demonstrative display
- Jurassic World's Bryce Dallas Howard dons cheery toucan top to speak on LA Film Festival acting panel Ravishing redhead
- No job too small! Reese Witherspoon shows she's just a simple girl at heart in jeans and plaid shirt while pumping her own petrol Casual errand day
- Heat is on! Robert Pattinson dons an Arabian headscarf as T.E. Lawrence who gets romantic with Nicole Kidman in Queen Of The Desert trailer
- 'This is just the start': Selena Gomez shares a provocative pose as she teases upcoming video for new single Good For You 'The next chapter'
- That's my boy! Jordana Brewster is the picture of maternal bliss strolling down the block with her cheery son Julian Furious 7 star
- Divas who dine! Kendall Jenner looks model perfect in split pink skirt and cream sweater as she meets BFF Gigi Hadid for a deli lunch
- Fresh-faced Diane Kruger looks sensational in stripes and skinny jeans as she jets into LAX from Paris Celebrating nine years with Joshua Jackson
- 'They have me for, I think, 38 movies': Chris Pratt confirms he's back for Jurassic World sequel as epic dinosaur flick tops box office Sequel in sight
- Teen Mom OG star Farrah Abraham confirms split from boyfriend... by wishing him a 'Happy National Ex Day' on Twitter Dated less than a year
- What's better than caffeine? Britney Spears makes a chic coffee run in layered blouse and tailored grey trousers Break from Vegas show
- The dark side of The Brady Bunch: Former child star Susan Olsen reveals history of drug dealing in new interview Grew marijuana
SOAP BOX
- Coronation Street's Jenny Bradley kidnaps Kevin Webster's son Jack and puts him in serious danger as she teeters close to a high balcony
- EastEnders' Danny Dyer stops to pose with fans while filming in Kent... as the Carter family gather to scatter Stan's ashes
- Adele Silva is set to join the cast of Hollyoaks... as Danniella Westbrook goes platinum blonde to make her return as Trudy Ryan
- EastEnders' Shirley Carter cuts The Queen Vic's licensee plate in half... as Linda looks on in horror
THE BIG READS
REVIEWS
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MUSIC REVIEWS AND FEATURES
The mild man of rock is on a roll! James Taylor's latest album Before the World is mellow magic
Nobody embodied the singer-songwriter boom of the Seventies quite like James Taylor, and on Tuesday, 13 years after his last batch of new songs, the North Carolina singer is releasing fresh material.
THEATRE
- Miller's lost tale at the docks is in ship-shape fettle: Patrick Marmion believes The Hook is well worth the wait
- Quaint love story that's a ditzy delight: A Damsel In Distress is an old-fashioned pleasure, says PATRICK MARMION
- Resurrection of a monster: A chilling new play brings Jimmy Savile back and, says QUENTIN LETTS, shames the Establishment that feted him
- Admirable... but it went into extra time: QUENTIN LETTS' first night review of The Red Lion at the Royal National Theatre
- The Legacy: Secrets, politics and the wonders of the Farrow & Ball colour palette in an intense family drama Script was witty, insightful and powerful
- Carry on Jim, you are a hoot! Dale takes a serial turn on his one-man show, says QUENTIN LETTS Carry On actor Jim Dale, 79, evokes an older era
Celebrity travel stories
- Making a big impression on Rory Bremner
- Lucy Verasamy on a girls break to Burma
- Ben Fogle falls for the Azores
- Rochelle and Marvin head for the Maldives
- Sian Lloyd on Kangaroo Island
- Stoke plans Robbie Williams tourist route
- From Corrie to Canada: A whirlwind Ontario tour
- Simon Reeve: 'Guidebooks aren't bibles'
- Checking In with Nadia Sawalha
- Piers Morgan takes his boys Down Under
- Sesame treat! Michelle Heaton goes to Jamaica
- Strictly Kos: James and Ola in Greece
- Paint me! Lisa Snowdon safaris in Kenya
LATEST ALBUM RELEASES
Scroll through for the latest new album releases
SHAWN MENDES
Handwritten (Island)
Aged just 16, this week Mendes became the youngest singer since Justin Bieber to top the U.S. album chart, and comparisons between the two Canadians are inevitable. This debut relies heavily on romantic teen ballads, while recent single Life Of The Party embraces the thwack and boom of modern pop. There is more to Mendes, though, with the pounding acoustics of Something Big and Strings closer to Ed Sheeran.
***
Handwritten (Island)
Aged just 16, this week Mendes became the youngest singer since Justin Bieber to top the U.S. album chart, and comparisons between the two Canadians are inevitable. This debut relies heavily on romantic teen ballads, while recent single Life Of The Party embraces the thwack and boom of modern pop. There is more to Mendes, though, with the pounding acoustics of Something Big and Strings closer to Ed Sheeran.
***
MARTIN GORE
MG (Mute)
As the main songwriter in Depeche Mode, Martin Gore can write catchy pop songs in his sleep. But this solo album offers an intriguing detour, comprising 16 electronic instrumentals recorded in his LA home. With its gently pulsing rhythms and subtle hooks, MG sounds like the soundtrack to a sci-fi film, while there are nods to Kraftwerk and David Bowies 1977 album Low. It may not be essential, but MG is an enterprising reminder of Gores talent.
****
MG (Mute)
As the main songwriter in Depeche Mode, Martin Gore can write catchy pop songs in his sleep. But this solo album offers an intriguing detour, comprising 16 electronic instrumentals recorded in his LA home. With its gently pulsing rhythms and subtle hooks, MG sounds like the soundtrack to a sci-fi film, while there are nods to Kraftwerk and David Bowies 1977 album Low. It may not be essential, but MG is an enterprising reminder of Gores talent.
****
IMAGINE DRAGONS
Smoke + Mirrors (Interscope)
Finding their niche between the meaty pop of OneRepublic and Coldplays shiny rock, Las Vegas band Imagine Dragons had a major hit with Radioactive, a single that sold nine million. This second album charts a similarly glossy path. New single I Bet My Life chimes perfectly with a machine-tooled pop landscape where sparkling hooks are everything, but there is greater individuality in the jittery electronics of Gold and the beats that power Hopeless Opus.
★★★★
Smoke + Mirrors (Interscope)
Finding their niche between the meaty pop of OneRepublic and Coldplays shiny rock, Las Vegas band Imagine Dragons had a major hit with Radioactive, a single that sold nine million. This second album charts a similarly glossy path. New single I Bet My Life chimes perfectly with a machine-tooled pop landscape where sparkling hooks are everything, but there is greater individuality in the jittery electronics of Gold and the beats that power Hopeless Opus.
★★★★
KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN
Tomorrow Will Follow Today (Iscream)
Crowned best duo at last years BBC Folk Awards, guitarist Lakeman and singer Roberts mix traditional fare with ear-catching originals. The Devon husband-and-wife team deliver a blood-soaked preface on murder ballad Child Owlet. Another ancient tune, The Robber Bridegroom, is similarly sinister. Self-penned numbers bring light relief: Song To Live By offers advice to the couples twin daughters; The Banishing Book is a racy gem.
★★★
Tomorrow Will Follow Today (Iscream)
Crowned best duo at last years BBC Folk Awards, guitarist Lakeman and singer Roberts mix traditional fare with ear-catching originals. The Devon husband-and-wife team deliver a blood-soaked preface on murder ballad Child Owlet. Another ancient tune, The Robber Bridegroom, is similarly sinister. Self-penned numbers bring light relief: Song To Live By offers advice to the couples twin daughters; The Banishing Book is a racy gem.
★★★
FRYARS
Power (Fiction)
FROM the same London circles as Bombay Bicycle Club, Benjamin Garrett aka Fryars wrote two tracks for Lily Allens Sheezus album, but is more at home as a solo artist. This second album arrives five years after his debut and sees his talent maturing. His crooned vocals, augmented by skewed electronics and stunning harmonies, can sound mannered, but tracks such as On Your Own pack a hefty emotional punch.
***
Power (Fiction)
FROM the same London circles as Bombay Bicycle Club, Benjamin Garrett aka Fryars wrote two tracks for Lily Allens Sheezus album, but is more at home as a solo artist. This second album arrives five years after his debut and sees his talent maturing. His crooned vocals, augmented by skewed electronics and stunning harmonies, can sound mannered, but tracks such as On Your Own pack a hefty emotional punch.
***
ANNA PHOEBE
Between The Shadow And The Soul (The Orchard)
A BAREFOOT violin virtuoso with her heart in the prog-rock era, Phoebe toured with Roxy Music and Jon Lord, and she leads some superb ensemble playing on this mainly instrumental affair. She combines European folk and classical influences with verve. Ian Anderson adds trademark flute on A Moments Deception.
***
Between The Shadow And The Soul (The Orchard)
A BAREFOOT violin virtuoso with her heart in the prog-rock era, Phoebe toured with Roxy Music and Jon Lord, and she leads some superb ensemble playing on this mainly instrumental affair. She combines European folk and classical influences with verve. Ian Anderson adds trademark flute on A Moments Deception.
***
SCOTT MATTHEWS
Home Part 1 (San Remo)
THIS singer-songwriter has slipped under the radar since scooping an Ivor Novello award eight years ago. But his fifth album is a gem. Made in his West Midlands home studio, its observant songs are sung with a sweetness that recalls Elliott Smith.
****
Home Part 1 (San Remo)
THIS singer-songwriter has slipped under the radar since scooping an Ivor Novello award eight years ago. But his fifth album is a gem. Made in his West Midlands home studio, its observant songs are sung with a sweetness that recalls Elliott Smith.
****