23 Mar 2013 22:00 The singer wants 1.5million to stay as a judge on the ITV talent show this year alongside Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne Hit: Nicole was the star of last year's X Factor Rex Pop beauty Nicole Scherzinger is holding out for 1.5million from X Factor boss Simon Cowell to stay on as a judge on the hit show, the Sunday People can reveal . The singer wants to double her money to star alongside Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne. Nicole, 35, who was undoubtedly the star of last years series, is determined to earn what she thinks shes worth this year. Show sources have revealed the former Pussycat Doll is in talks with Simon, 53, but the current sticking point is her fee. Last year she got 750,000, less than Barlow but more than Tulisa Contostavlos, who looks unlikely to go back for a third time. Judges: Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger, Tulisa and Louis Walsh on last y! ear's show Ken McKay Nicole would also benefit from a sales boost fo...

We might be shivering in our onesies over here but Nicole Scherzinger was sizzling on the other side of the world as she turned up to support her man Lewis Hamilton at the Malaysian Grand Prix. Nicole Scherzinger looked sher-mazing as she joined boyfriend Lewis Hamilton. Copyright [Splash] The X Factor judge showed off her thin frame in a sexy backless orange maxi dress as she joined the F1 driver for the qualifying rounds this afternoon. The 34-year-old and her 28-year-old man looked more loved-up than ever as they strolled around Sepang International Circuit together hand-in-hand! . While Lewis wore a simple white t-shirt and jeans, the Pussycat Dolls star turned heads in the floor-length number, which dipped down at the back, displaying a sequined strap. Nicole tweeted to let her fans know she would be standing by her boy, posting: "At the Malaysian F1 Grand Prix here to support my man @LewisHamilton" Nicole showed off her sexy back as she stood by her man. Copyright...

By Lucy Buckland PUBLISHED: 09:23 EST, 22 March 2013 | UPDATED: 09:43 EST, 22 March 2013 She may be a sizzling leading lady in her own career but Nicole Scherzinger knows when to take a backseat. Also, it helps if when your boyfriend asks you support him at work, that he is a Formula 1 driver and is needed in sunny Malaysia. And Nicole, 34, looked like she was more than happy to leave wet London to accompany her boyfriend to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ahead of this weekend's Grand Prix. Taking a backseat: Lewis Hamilton holds his girlfriend's hand as they leave the F1 practice ground in Malaysia The former Pussycat Doll looked hot in her casual denim cuts offs, loose white T-shirt and a red basketball hat. Walking hand-in-hand with her hunky lover Nicole showed off her incredibly toned legs and her gorgeous boyfriend. Former X Factor judge Nicole kept her hair loose around her shoulders and with the humidy her locks looked slightly thicker. Rock solid: After a brief split last ...

To be honest, theres not loads to see here, but this picture made us lol so much we had to share. The schamaze Nicole Scherzinger leaves The Soho Hotel last night with her bulldog, Roscoe. He started creeping out on a lead, but, you know what? That sounds like too much hard work. Instead Nicole, dressed to the nines in skyscraper heels, scooped the rather large pup in her arms and escorted him into the waiting car. Beats a few laps of the local common, doesnt it? Nicole is looking after Roscoe while boyfriend Lewis Hamilton does his F1 racing thing in Malaysia. And it seems the pup was causing a bit of havoc. On Tuesday, she tweeted: Really Roscoe a Stella McCartney heel that's what you want to eat right now? #Scherzisms She also istagrammed this picture of the Roscoe looking thoroughly fed up as mom had her make-up done. TOO cute.

A year ago, Nicole Scherzinger was just another pop star. Sheof Pussycat Dolls fame, she of dating Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton fame and she of amazing abs fame. Oh, and she had a decent solo career, too, with her second single, Dont Hold Your Breath, charting at Number One in March 2011. When Nicole, 34, was appointed as the new judge on The X Factor last year, a few folk raised their eyebrows. Shed been a guest judge in 2011(and credits herself with discovering One Direction ). But fast-forward to August 2012, and it was clear within minutes of bursting on to our screens as a judge that this was a woman we were going to be obsessed with. If she wasnt making up words, she was saying saucy things about the contestants (usually involving balls) or putting her leg up on the judges table in a fit of shamazingness. Andshe made X Factor history by having two of her boys in the final Jahmne Douglas and James Arthur eventuallywinning with tattooedlady-magnet James. Now, shes back wit...

Nicole Scherzinger has revealed that she is in the studio with Jahmene Douglas . The singer tweeted a picture of herself with the former X Factor contestant with the message: "In studio tonight with my jahmazing @JahmeneDouglas :)" Nicole Scherzinger and Jahmene Douglas in the studio Douglas was mentored by Scherzinger on last year's X Factor series, where he finished second place after losing out to James Arthur. It was confirmed earlier this year that he had signed a record deal with Sony under their RCA label. Meanwhile, Scherzinger recently told Digital Spy that she regularly keeps in contact with her X Factor group, adding: "Of course! We don't speak every day but they seem to be trucking along really well. I'm happy for all my boys. "They've all just got off the tour, and I know Jahmene is working on the music right now." Watch Scherzinger and Douglas perform 'The Greatest Love Of All' below: > Simon Cowell teases 1D concer...

By Peta Bee PUBLISHED: 20:40 EST, 18 March 2013 | UPDATED: 20:40 EST, 18 March 2013 How to get an enviable celebrity physique. This week, Nicole Scherzingers stomach. As she performed her new single last week, all eyes were on Nicole Scherzingers super-toned midriff. The former Pussycat Doll, 34, takes exercise seriously, dedicating hours each week to staying in shape. Running helps to tone Nicole Scherzinger's legs, but she also does dancing, squats and lunges for all-round fitness Nicole dedicates hours each week to staying in shape I do a 30 to 45-minute jog twice a week and a lot of circuit training, she says. Running helps to tone her legs, but she also does dancing, squats and lunges for all-round fitness. WHAT YOU CAN DO: The alternate crossover is a great way to work the muscles in the midriff area. Lie on your back and lift your legs off the ground with knees bent to 90 degrees. Place your hands lightly at the sides of your head. Exhale and raise your left shoulder off...