Kelly Clarkson thinks people like her because she is overweight. The "My Life Would Suck Without You" singer - who shot to fame after winning the first series of TV talent contest "American Idol" - has never felt under pressure to be thin because fans have always supported her, regardless of her weight.

She said: "I feel very fortunate coming from 'American Idol'. I was the biggest girl in the group."

Simon Cowell is "a full-time job," says his ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour. Terri - who dated Simon for six years before they split last November - is still helping the music mogul manage his busy life.

She said: "Looking after Simon's a full-time job when you go out with him - and I'm still doing it now! I'm still overseeing and finalizing his new house, I've project-managed it all, right down to the furniture."

Leona Lewis is snubbing the BRIT Awards.

The "Bleeding Love" singer - who went home empty handed despite receiving four nominations last year - is reportedly furious after being ignored in all major categories at the prestigious music honors and is now refusing to attend tomorrow's ceremony.

Cheryl Cole traveled to the US recently where she wowed record executives, leaving them desperate for her to sign a solo contract.

A source told Britain's Hello! magazine: "When Cheryl came over to Los Angeles she definitely wasn't just there to enjoy the Grammys parties. She had meetings with Interscope label bosses which is a subsidiary of the Universal Music Group that represents Girls Aloud. Bosses seem confident that she could become a huge solo star, in the molld of Beyonce Knowles or Nelly Furtado.

Paris Hilton wants to party with Simon Cowell.

The hotel heiress - who has a nightclub in her Los Angeles home - is a big fan of the 'American Idol' presenter, and is desperate to enjoy an evening with him.

Simon Cowell is not gay. The music mogul, who recently split from his long-term girlfriend Terri Seymour, has laughed off rumors about his sexuality - claiming he is single because he keeps "crazy hours."

He said: "I am friends with all my exes and I enjoy their company, but I keep crazy hours."