Cheryl Tweedy can act, so why didn’t she give up music sooner?
I HAVE been served a slice of humble pie and I write this piece, dear reader, as I eat it.
As it turns out, years of pretending to like her Girls Aloud bandmate Nadine Coyle have actually helped turn Cheryl Tweedy into a half-decent actress.
In fact I have learned from people who have been in touch with me that Cheryl’s debut in 2:22 A Ghost Story, in London’s West End, was in fact a roaring success.
So, Cheryl, I am sorry I ever doubted you.
Comic Julian Clary was among the crowds who queued around the block to see the sold-out show on Saturday at the Lyric Theatre.
And so popular was the allure of Cheryl’s opening night, the play’s opening was delayed by 15 minutes to make sure all the fans could get to their seats.
Thanks to a coach who taught Chez how to overcome her nerves, she was impeccable during the two-hour performance, according to those watching the play.
The show even saw her getting a standing ovation at the end, which I have been assured was not just from her many devoted fans who came to the capital in droves to support the Love Made Me Do It singer.
Now while I am sure Cheryl won’t be collecting an Olivier Award any time soon, I have to admit I was very sceptical about her late move from music into acting.
Not many pop stars can transition easily into acting, even if Lily Allen gave it a damn good try when she too took on the role of Jenny in the play in 2021.
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But it seems I should have had more faith in Cheryl.
I just wish she had been better advised earlier. During her solo pop career she landed five No1 singles — only knocked off her pop princess perch by Jess Glynne.
And when it all started to go downhill, someone should have told her it was time to stop.
If only Cheryl had taken the step into acting a few years back, maybe she would not have felt compelled to flog vitamins on the telly for so long . . .
BRAD: ‘F*** A BIOPIC’
BRAD Pitt never wants to be the subject of a biopic, despite his glittering Hollywood career.
The two-time Oscar winner said when asked if he would back a film about his life: “Oh f***. Would I hate that? There is no way to get it right.”
Speaking at a junket for new film Babylon, Brad gave a rundown of the jobs he had before hitting the big time.
He said: “One job was driving strippers to their parties. It was early days and I still had a mullet. The first person I met who knew an actor was the young lady I was driving.”
Brad credits two films for giving him his big break, adding: “My big one was Ridley Scott and Geena Davis giving me a shot in Thelma & Louise.
“And Robert Redford in A River Runs Through It.”
BEYONCE RED HOT IN DUBAI
BEYONCE showed her colours as a artist when she performed at the grand opening of Atlantis The Royal in Dubai.
I exclusively revealed last month how the Crazy In Love singer would perform at the luxurious hotel and she did not disappoint.
Beyonce wore a number of extravagant outfits, including a flowing red dress with gold bra detailing, and a cut-out, yellow gown with a huge slit up the side.
For another part of the hour-long set, Beyonce changed into a pink mini-dress complete with gloves and thigh boots.
She performed some of her biggest hits including Drunk In Love, XO and Naughty Girl on stage, where she was joined by a 48-strong, all-female choir.
Beyonce also performed Brown Skin Girl with her daughter Blue Ivy.
The track won the pair a Grammy in 2019 and Blue smashed her first ever live performance on stage.
The show, Beyonce’s first since 2018, was a taste of what is to come from her much anticipated Renaissance tour, which will be announced soon.
Her fans are in for a treat.
Sam: Shame no best Brit ladies
SAM Smith has said “it’s a shame” the Brits does not have a female performer nominated in its 2023 Best Artist category.
The Unholy singer was one of the voices pushing for the ceremony to be more inclusive in its categories before it dropped the gendered nominations.
Speaking to the Sunday Times’ Culture mag, Sam said he felt the Brits still had far to go.
They said: “Things are moving forward, but it’s not there yet. From seeing that [Best Artist] list, there’s still a long way to go. It’s incredibly frustrating.
“It feels like it should be easy to do. The Brits just have to celebrate everyone because this is not just about artists getting awards. Awards are for kids watching on TV, thinking, ‘I can make music like this.’ ”
FAST EXIT FROM OZ FANS FOR LIL NAS X
LIL NAS X’s fame got a bit too much for him during a wild night out in Australia.
The Old Town Road singer was seen partying at Connections nightclub in Perth at the start of the month.
He had been in the city to play at Fremantle Festival and on arriving at the club appeared happy for fellow revellers to see him.
But one partygoer told me Lil Nas was then forced to make a quick exit after over-excited people started surrounding him when they realised who was among them.
They said: “Lil Nas X was having the time of his life at Connections and was mingling with the crowd when he arrived.
“But when people realised who it was, they started to surround him to get pictures. Lil Nas had five bodyguards around him but even they couldn’t stop the fans who were clamouring to touch him.
“At one point he was totally surrounded and then the crowd started singing Old Town Road.
“Lil Nas seemed like he was enjoying the attention but his minders looked worried and dragged him out.”
Normally celebs refuse to come out of VIP sections so it’s refreshing to hear Lil Nas X just wanted a good night. It’s just a shame his bouncers called it a night.
WAY HOME FOR SPIDEY
THERE is good news in sight for fans of Spider-Man actor Tom Holland.
His comedian dad Dominic has revealed Tom is planning to move to the UK after tiring of US life.
Dominic said on the Fame podcast: “Tom’s in America at the moment and hankers to be in Britain.
“I think Britain is much more grounding for him because all of his friends are here, his family is here.
“Also, I don’t think he is of that disposition to embrace fame.
“He’ll often say to me, ‘This has happened, what a nightmare this person is.’
“I think he gets that and sees how it skews people’s lives.”
PIXIE’S A ’ROCCAN ROLL STAR
IT felt like every celeb and their dog was at Beyonce’s turn at the grand opening of Dubai’s Atlantis The Royal hotel.
Stars including Kendall Jenner, Rebel Wilson and, erm, Millie Mackintosh, enjoyed an all-expenses paid trip to promote the luxury resort.
Pixie Lott, though, headed to the opening of Nobu in Marrakesh.
Pixie got into the swing of things in a brightly coloured dress which she wore with a Nepalese smoking hat.
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I recently holidayed in Marrakesh and enjoyed every second
But still, if I was Pixie, I’d have been on that Emirates flight faster than you can say “first class”.
Maybe her invite got lost in the post?