Cheryl Cole is going to have a good rest over the festive period.

The Girls Aloud star has had a busy year after judging UK TV talent show 'The X Factor' and launching a successful solo career and is keen to take some time off after getting Christmas out of the way.

Simon Cowell was given a £500,000 painting for Christmas.

The music mogul - who runs record label Syco - was treated to an original painting by British graffiti artist Banksy, to replicate one of the 50-year-old TV personality's favorite artworks .

Westlife used to skip meals to get drunk.

The 'Flying Without Wings' group admit that their advancing years mean they can no longer party as hard as they used to and can't believe how they used to behave.

Taio Cruz wants to write a song for this year's 'X Factor' winner.

The 'Break Your Heart' singer - who has written tracks for the show's judge Cheryl Cole, previous winner Leona Lewis and last year's runners up JLS - says head judge Simon Cowell is a fan of his work and is keen to get him involved with the victorious artist.

Simon Cowell's mum wants him to marry his ex-girlfriend.

The music mogul - who split from Terri Seymour last year after six years of dating - has been urged by 84-year-old Julie Cowell to reduce his workload and settle down with the TV presenter.

Simon Cowell studies psychology.

The 50-year-old year old music mogul is fascinated by boosting his knowledge of people in a bid to ensure his business interests run more smoothly.