It’s Cheryl Cole’s 27th birthday today and her mum has decided to throw her a girls-only party.  Girls Aloud have been invited but Nadine Coyle probably won’t be available to attend.  They’ve hired a host of beauty therapists for a pampering night at home

Cheryl is about to be launched Stateside after being offered a place on next year’s US Dancing With the Stars with her dancer pal Derek Hough.  She wants to ensure it doesn’t clash with XFactor before finalising taking part