The rest of the column from this week……

November 14th, 2010 by Dean Piper

*Starsailor singer James Walsh launched his debut solo material at the Proud Gallery in Camden. He wowed a crowd of top music industry execs and fans as well as Sting’s daughter Coco Sumner and Hollywood actor Dougray Scott. James’ new EP Live at the Top of the World was recorded in the most northerly city [...]

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Cheryl Cole

October 24th, 2010 by Dean Piper

When I first met Cheryl Cole she was an excitable chatty teen fresh from Newcastle with stars in her eyes. She’d live in low slung tracksuit bottoms, didn’t know fashion, wore corn rows in her hair and the word hair extensions would have frightened her. Right now she’s a platinum selling solo star rarely seen [...]

Dannii Minogue talks babies, love and boyfriend Kris Smith

October 17th, 2010 by Dean Piper

Dannii Minogue’s a hawt new mumma, in a great relationship with boy toy Kris Smith and back on UK telly screens with X Factor. And this week she’s been speaking out about, well, her general happiness. “I love being a mum. I loved the whole pregnancy actually – I didnt feel sick once. I loved [...]

On the Grapevine – and this week's column! Featuring Robert Pattinson, Kate Moss, Leona Lewis and Victoria Beckham

March 28th, 2010 by Dean Piper

*Leona Lewis has taken a cool pill lately. She’s been spotted out with Mel B partying in Vegas and now she’s taken another step into the A-List – by picking up a big fat cheque to host a bash at Pure Nightclub in Vegas to celebrate her birthday. The night will feature a performance by [...]

Brian Friedman wants Cheryl Cole AND Dannii Minogue for US X Factor judging roles!

January 31st, 2010 by Dean Piper

Brian Friedman has been a busy boy choreographing Got To Dance judge Kimberly Wyatt’s dance set for this week’s show. And he tells me she’s one of a kind. Brian says: “I’ve worked with her for years and she’s incredible. She can cut it solo and she’s going to be on stage for three and [...]

My highlights of 2009! Featuring Dannii Minogue, Florence and the Machine, Take That and Whitney Houston

December 29th, 2009 by Dean Piper

*My woman of the 2009 has to be Dannii Minogue. My pal D was initially reluctant to return to the X Factor after hating every minute of last year’s show with the judges bickering. But wow didn’t she turn it around this year! Team Minogue were victorious in so many ways and Dannii’s every move [...]

Comedienne Pam Ann talks love and the Minogue sisters

December 7th, 2009 by Dean Piper

My favourite Aussie comedienne Pam Ann is searching for love. The star – who wrapped up her sell out UK tour at the Palladium this weekend – tells me: “I’ve experimented with women, been there and done that. And a gay guy went down on me recently but I’m single. I think the trouble is [...]

Dannii Minogue talks about those engagement rumours

October 20th, 2009 by Dean Piper

First thing’s first – Happy Birthday to Dannii Minogue! She’s 21 again today! I’ve been wondering lately whether or not Dannii will get a big fat rock on THAT finger from her hunky boy Kris Smith sometime soon. Hell, they’ve been rumoured to be engaged five or so times this year alone. But the X [...]