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Cher Lloyd covers Usher's 'OMG' - video

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Cher Lloyd has performed a cover of an Usher hit. The singer performed an acoustic rendition of the American superstar's 2010 global smash 'OMG' as part of her promotional campaign in the US. Lloyd performed the track for Billboard magazine and spoke of her professional relationship with songwriter Savan Kotecha. "The thing with Savan is he's all about actually having fun when you're working," Lloyd explained. "That's why it's so good to work with him because he'll take a song and he will inspire me to change it, make it different and original. "He helped me along with the process of that competition [ The X Factor UK] and then he went on to help me with many other things and he still helps me today." Kotecha executive produced Lloyd's debut album Sticks + Stones and co-wrote tracks 'With Ur Love' and 'Over the Moon'. Lloyd recently released the US music video for her single 'Want U Back', which wi

Cher Lloyd Performs Her New Single "Want You Back" and Talks Snoop Dogg and Wedding Plans

See More: PopSugar Interview , cher lloyd Cher Lloyd first made waves as a 16-year-old contestant on the UK's The X Factor , winning over the judges with her version of Soulja Boy's "Turn My Swag On." Cut to two years later, and Cher is poised to bring her signature style of pop and big personality to the States. Her new single, "Want You Back," featuring a rap by Snoop Dogg, will hit radio stations here today and we were lucky enough to have Cher swing by and perform an unplugged version of the song for us at PopSugar Studios. We talked to Cher about her reaction to hearing Snoop on her song, her outspoken ways, and the moment early in life when she decided to pursue a music career. She also chatted about her fianc Craig Monk, who she said is her "biggest fan," and her plans for her upcoming US album. Check out our interview! View Transcript Transcript

Mike Posner interview: 'Cher Lloyd is an incredible singer'

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Since his smash hit debut single 'Cooler Than Me' back in 2010, Mike Posner has worked with some of the world's biggest and freshest stars - including Justin Bieber and Cher Lloyd. Digital Spy caught up with the singer-songwriter to chat about his new Reebok RealFlex project, what Justin Bieber is really like in the studio, and whether Cher Lloyd can crack the States. Tell us about what you're doing with Reebok. "Well, one of the special things about the Reebok campaign is that instead of exploiting the artist to tell a story, they really used their product as a means for the artist to tell their story. If you look at the TV spots or the print ad, they all really revolve around my journey or my music which is ongoing, and that was really important to me." You're currently working on your second album; is it still due out later this year? "I don't have a date for you exactly. I'm still working on it, and I've been working on producing a

Bubbling Under: Cher Lloyd 'Back' for the First Time

Each Friday, Chart Beat presents "Bubbling Under," a weekly look at new and noteworthy acts making their way toward Billboard chart success. Up this week: Cher Lloyd, Callaghan, Leah LaBelle and Andy Gibson. The fertile waters of the U.K. reality TV show "X Factor" show have already given the Billboard charts Leona Lewis and, more recently, One Direction. Now the program has sent over 18-year-old Cher Lloyd , who finished fourth in the 2011 season of the talent competition (the same year One Direction came in third). Lloyd's single "Want U Back" (SYCO/Epic) is percolating under the Pop Songs chart, with early support from Sirius XM's Hits 1 channel. "Shawn Mullins' storytelling got me interested in songwriting," British-born singer/songwriter Callaghan reveals. "His (1998) album 'Soul's Core' was one of the very first albums that I bought. I still listen to it a lot now." Chart Beat Meet & Greet: Callaghan

Mike Posner interview: 'Cher Lloyd is an incredible singer'

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Since his smash hit debut single 'Cooler Than Me' back in 2010, Mike Posner has worked with some of the world's biggest and freshest stars - including Justin Bieber and Cher Lloyd. Digital Spy caught up with the singer-songwriter to chat about his new Reebok RealFlex project, what Justin Bieber is really like in the studio, and whether Cher Lloyd can crack the States. Tell us about what you're doing with Reebok. "Well, one of the special things about the Reebok campaign is that instead of exploiting the artist to tell a story, they really used their product as a means for the artist to tell their story. If you look at the TV spots or the print ad, they all really revolve around my journey or my music which is ongoing, and that was really important to me." You're currently working on your second album; is it still due out later this year? "I don't have a date for you exactly. I'm still working on it, and I've been working on producing a

Bubbling Under: Cher Lloyd 'Back' for the First Time

Each Friday, Chart Beat presents "Bubbling Under," a weekly look at new and noteworthy acts making their way toward Billboard chart success. Up this week: Cher Lloyd, Callaghan, Leah LaBelle and Andy Gibson. The fertile waters of the U.K. reality TV show "X Factor" show have already given the Billboard charts Leona Lewis and, more recently, One Direction. Now the program has sent over 18-year-old Cher Lloyd , who finished fourth in the 2011 season of the talent competition (the same year One Direction came in third). Lloyd's single "Want U Back" (SYCO/Epic) is percolating under the Pop Songs chart, with early support from Sirius XM's Hits 1 channel. "Shawn Mullins' storytelling got me interested in songwriting," British-born singer/songwriter Callaghan reveals. "His (1998) album 'Soul's Core' was one of the very first albums that I bought. I still listen to it a lot now." Chart Beat Meet & Greet: Callaghan

Mike Posner interview: 'Cher Lloyd is an incredible singer'

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Since his smash hit debut single 'Cooler Than Me' back in 2010, Mike Posner has worked with some of the world's biggest and freshest stars - including Justin Bieber and Cher Lloyd. Digital Spy caught up with the singer-songwriter to chat about his new Reebok RealFlex project, what Justin Bieber is really like in the studio, and whether Cher Lloyd can crack the States. Tell us about what you're doing with Reebok. "Well, one of the special things about the Reebok campaign is that instead of exploiting the artist to tell a story, they really used their product as a means for the artist to tell their story. If you look at the TV spots or the print ad, they all really revolve around my journey or my music which is ongoing, and that was really important to me." You're currently working on your second album; is it still due out later this year? "I don't have a date for you exactly. I'm still working on it, and I've been working on producing a

Cher Lloyd's British Invasion

The British are coming! First One Dimension, then The Wanted and now Cher Lloyd . It's like 1964 all over again. Except instead of Brian Epstein , Simon Cowell is leading the charge. Like her contemporaries, Cher Lloyd was discovered by Cowell on the U.K. version of " The X Factor ." Although she didn't win she was signed to Cowell's Syco Music label. Now she's taking the U.S. by storm, inking a stateside record deal with the U.S. "X Factor's" L.A. Reid. She arrived in New York on May 1 and will stay for three weeks. While she visits, here's five things you may not know about Cher Lloyd . She Has a Wide Range of Musical Influences She says her favorite musical legends are Dolly Parton and Britney Spears , but also cites JME, Wiley, Bashy, Nicki Minaj , Gwen Stefani , Fergie and Lil Wayne as influences. She Prefers a U.K. Favorite for Food When it comes to food she is not a big risk taker and sustains herself mostly on the standard Brit f

Mike Posner interview: 'Cher Lloyd is an incredible singer'

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Since his smash hit debut single 'Cooler Than Me' back in 2010, Mike Posner has worked with some of the world's biggest and freshest stars - including Justin Bieber and Cher Lloyd. Digital Spy caught up with the singer-songwriter to chat about his new Reebok RealFlex project, what Justin Bieber is really like in the studio, and whether Cher Lloyd can crack the States. Tell us about what you're doing with Reebok. "Well, one of the special things about the Reebok campaign is that instead of exploiting the artist to tell a story, they really used their product as a means for the artist to tell their story. If you look at the TV spots or the print ad, they all really revolve around my journey or my music which is ongoing, and that was really important to me." You're currently working on your second album; is it still due out later this year? "I don't have a date for you exactly. I'm still working on it, and I've been working on producing a

Bubbling Under: Cher Lloyd 'Back' for the First Time

Each Friday, Chart Beat presents "Bubbling Under," a weekly look at new and noteworthy acts making their way toward Billboard chart success. Up this week: Cher Lloyd, Callaghan, Leah LaBelle and Andy Gibson. The fertile waters of the U.K. reality TV show "X Factor" show have already given the Billboard charts Leona Lewis and, more recently, One Direction. Now the program has sent over 18-year-old Cher Lloyd , who finished fourth in the 2011 season of the talent competition (the same year One Direction came in third). Lloyd's single "Want U Back" (SYCO/Epic) is percolating under the Pop Songs chart, with early support from Sirius XM's Hits 1 channel. "Shawn Mullins' storytelling got me interested in songwriting," British-born singer/songwriter Callaghan reveals. "His (1998) album 'Soul's Core' was one of the very first albums that I bought. I still listen to it a lot now." Chart Beat Meet & Greet: Callaghan

Chat Live with Cher Lloyd!

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We here at TheInsider.com love, love, love ourselves some Cher Lloyd. The teeny British pop star first captured our adoration when she stopped by the studio in April -- and now she's coming back for more! VIDEO - Cher Wants U Back TheInsider.com is hosting a LIVE one-on-one Vokle video chat with Cher on May 10 at 12 p.m. PST! So bookmark this page and come back in 36 hours because this kind of chat (YOU GET TO ASK QUESTIONS!) is the stuff that fangirl dreams are made of! Hot New Hookups! | The Latest Hollywood Trends | Summers Hottest New Movie

Cher Lloyd beats Beyonce in FHM Sexiest women list as new Want U Back video lands

Above: Cher Lloyd soared up FHM's Sexiest Women list as she released the US version of Want U Back ABOVE: Cher Lloyd ranked at number 25 in the FHM poll - above Beyonce and Miranda Kerr ABOVE: Cher has released the US version of Want U Back and it's all shiny WOAH that's one helluva list of hotties to beat. Cher Lloyd shot up FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2012 list, beating the likes of serial hotties Beyonce , Michelle Keegan and Scarlett Johansson . The Want U Back songstress followed in the footsteps of fellow Brits Tulisa , Cheryl Cole and Mollie King to make the fit list, ranking at a very respectable 25. [Read: Cher Lloyd wants to get married this summer, wants to stick to h! er gypsy roots ] Cher, who is currently back in the USA working with US X Factor judge L.A. Reid, even managed to beat Kate Middleton , Miranda Kerr and Angelina Jolie in the top 100 - which we think is about the biggest compliment going. We're sure The X Factor will b

Cheryl Cole Who? Cher Lloyd Cosies Up To New Mentor LA Reid

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Cher Lloyd has reunited with music big shot LA Reid sending a clear message to former mentor Cheryl Cole that she no longer needs her help. The X Factor star was slammed by Cheryl earlier this week who said she had a lot to learn about the music industry but had clearly ignored the comments as she arrived in the US yesterday with a huge smile on her face. The 18-year-old, who is signed to LA's Epic record label is working with the music mogul to launch new single Want U Back in the States and is hoping to have more success than the Geordie beauty did at cracking the American market. The singer has yet to respond to Cheryl's attack and seemed excited at being reunited with LA who shared the judging panel with Cheryl during her brief appearance on X Factor USA last year. She tweeted: So happy to be back in the US!! @LA_Reid." Comments made earlier this week by the Girls Aloud singer clearly didnt mean much to the Swagger Jagger star as she cosies up to one of the bigg

Cher Lloyd beats Beyonce in FHM Sexiest women list as new Want U Back video lands

Above: Cher Lloyd soared up FHM's Sexiest Women list as she released the US version of Want U Back ABOVE: Cher Lloyd ranked at number 25 in the FHM poll - above Beyonce and Miranda Kerr ABOVE: Cher has released the US version of Want U Back and it's all shiny WOAH that's one helluva list of hotties to beat. Cher Lloyd shot up FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2012 list, beating the likes of serial hotties Beyonce , Michelle Keegan and Scarlett Johansson . The Want U Back songstress followed in the footsteps of fellow Brits Tulisa , Cheryl Cole and Mollie King to make the fit list, ranking at a very respectable 25. [Read: Cher Lloyd wants to get married this summer, wants to stick to h! er gypsy roots ] Cher, who is currently back in the USA working with US X Factor judge L.A. Reid, even managed to beat Kate Middleton , Miranda Kerr and Angelina Jolie in the top 100 - which we think is about the biggest compliment going. We're sure The X Factor will b

Cheryl Cole Who? Cher Lloyd Cosies Up To New Mentor LA Reid

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Cher Lloyd has reunited with music big shot LA Reid sending a clear message to former mentor Cheryl Cole that she no longer needs her help. The X Factor star was slammed by Cheryl earlier this week who said she had a lot to learn about the music industry but had clearly ignored the comments as she arrived in the US yesterday with a huge smile on her face. The 18-year-old, who is signed to LA's Epic record label is working with the music mogul to launch new single Want U Back in the States and is hoping to have more success than the Geordie beauty did at cracking the American market. The singer has yet to respond to Cheryl's attack and seemed excited at being reunited with LA who shared the judging panel with Cheryl during her brief appearance on X Factor USA last year. She tweeted: So happy to be back in the US!! @LA_Reid." Comments made earlier this week by the Girls Aloud singer clearly didnt mean much to the Swagger Jagger star as she cosies up to one of the biggest

Cher Lloyd beats Beyonce in FHM Sexiest women list as new Want U Back video lands

Above: Cher Lloyd soared up FHM's Sexiest Women list as she released the US version of Want U Back ABOVE: Cher Lloyd ranked at number 25 in the FHM poll - above Beyonce and Miranda Kerr ABOVE: Cher has released the US version of Want U Back and it's all shiny WOAH that's one helluva list of hotties to beat. Cher Lloyd shot up FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2012 list, beating the likes of serial hotties Beyonce , Michelle Keegan and Scarlett Johansson . The Want U Back songstress followed in the footsteps of fellow Brits Tulisa , Cheryl Cole and Mollie King to make the fit list, ranking at a very respectable 25. [Read: Cher Lloyd wants to get married this summer, wants to stick to h! er gypsy roots ] Cher, who is currently back in the USA working with US X Factor judge L.A. Reid, even managed to beat Kate Middleton , Miranda Kerr and Angelina Jolie in the top 100 - which we think is about the biggest compliment going. We're sure The X Factor will b

Cher Lloyd beats Beyonce in FHM Sexiest Women list as new Want U Back video lands

Above: Cher Lloyd soared up FHM's Sexiest Women list as she released the US version of Want U Back ABOVE: Cher Lloyd ranked at number 25 in the FHM poll - above Beyonce and Miranda Kerr ABOVE: Cher has released the US version of Want U Back and it's all shiny WOAH that's one helluva list of hotties to beat. Cher Lloyd shot up FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2012 list, beating the likes of serial hotties Beyonce , Michelle Keegan and Scarlett Johansson . The Want U Back songstress followed in the footsteps of fellow Brits Tulisa , Cheryl Cole and Mollie King to make the fit list, ranking at a very respectable 25. [Read: Cher Lloyd wants to get married this summer, wants to stick to h! er gypsy roots ] Cher, who is currently back in the USA working with US X Factor judge L.A. Reid, even managed to beat Kate Middleton , Miranda Kerr and Angelina Jolie in the top 100 - which we think is about the biggest compliment going. We're sure The X Factor will b

Cher Lloyd beats Beyonce in FHM Sexiest women list as new Want U Back video lands

Above: Cher Lloyd soared up FHM's Sexiest Women list as she released the US version of Want U Back ABOVE: Cher Lloyd ranked at number 25 in the FHM poll - above Beyonce and Miranda Kerr ABOVE: Cher has released the US version of Want U Back and it's all shiny WOAH that's one helluva list of hotties to beat. Cher Lloyd shot up FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2012 list, beating the likes of serial hotties Beyonce , Michelle Keegan and Scarlett Johansson . The Want U Back songstress followed in the footsteps of fellow Brits Tulisa , Cheryl Cole and Mollie King to make the fit list, ranking at a very respectable 25. [Read: Cher Lloyd wants to get married this summer, wants to stick to h! er gypsy roots ] Cher, who is currently back in the USA working with US X Factor judge L.A. Reid, even managed to beat Kate Middleton , Miranda Kerr and Angelina Jolie in the top 100 - which we think is about the biggest compliment going. We're sure The X Factor will b

New Video: Cher Lloyd, 'Want U Back'

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Cher Lloyd causes trouble in her new video, 'Want U Back.' Cher Lloyd reminds us of that bad-ass friend in high school who skipped class (but still got good grades), refused to wear her gym class uniform ('cause they were lame), and never sported a zit a day in her life. We so wanted be her. (Still do!) If you're wondering if sassy girls ever grow out of being effing awesome, they don't. Case in point: Cher's newest video, "Want U Back" (not to be confused with the other version ), proves that bad girls just wanna have fun... at everyone else's expense. Watch Cher Lloyd's new video for "Want U Back" after the jump! The "Want U Back" video may look like your run-of-the-mill "I'm going to make my ex-BF's new girlfriend's life a living hell while she's hard at work at a local diner by tripping her and tossing milkshakes in her face" video, but it's so much more than that. (OK, it's not really

Cher Lloyd releases US version of 'Want U Back' music video - watch

Cher Lloyd has released her debut music video in the US. The singer will release 'Want U Back' as her first official American single and has re-shot the accompanying music video for the campaign. The new video sees Lloyd confronting her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend in an American diner, while performing the track on the restaurant's counter. The police then arrive to arrest Lloyd and take her into custody, where she is seen having a mugshot taken. 'Want U Back' served as the third single to be lifted from Lloyd's debut album in the UK. The LP reached number four on the UK chart last November. It was recently reported that the star has teamed up with Snoop Dogg for a new version of 'Want U Back' to be released at a later date. > Cheryl Cole: 'Cher Lloyd is new and needs to learn a lot' > Usher debuts new single 'Scream' in full - listen > Usher confirms new single 'Scream', releases preview - listen

Cher Lloyd - Video For First Single "Want U Back" Premieres Today On Vevo

NEW YORK, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a triumphant, much buzzed about debut at SXSW in March and recently wrapping up her sold-out UK tour, Cher Lloyd (Syco/Epic Records) is back in support of the video premiere for her US debut single, "Want U Back." The audacious single, is a perfect mix of sugar & spice, infused with Cher's signature swag, creating pure ear-candy. The video, which premieres today on VEVO, exposes Cher's inner Brat as she jealously pursues her ex-boyfriend exclaiming, "I want you back!" US fans will finally get what they have been asking for, "Want U Back" will be available for download on iTunes and other digital services on May 22nd. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120501/NY97943 ) Check out the video here: http://vevo.ly/IXt7dh The press is buzzing about Cher: Billboard names Cher Lloyd #7 most buzzed about show at SXSW! "As British engagements with hip-hop and American pop go, it's amusing a