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More than friends? Cheryl changed into a red Julien McDonald minidress to join Will.i.am in the DJ booth at de Grisogono's Crazy Chic after-party


A smiling Cheryl Cole appears to be putting the troubles of the past year firmly behind her.

The singer let her hair down with friend Will.i.am last night at an after party following her live performance in Cannes, for which she was paid a fee of £250,000.

Despite previous denials of any romance between them, she could not hide her growing closeness to the Black Eyed Peas singer, a self-confessed admirer.

He had dashed back from the World Music Awards in Monaco to play a DJ set at the after party - and was rewarded with cuddles and a dance


Strike a pose: Cheryl didn't stray far from Will.i.am's side as he performed a two-hour set


After changing out of her stunning fishtail Cavalli gown, Cheryl dressed down in an orange £2,205 Julien McDonald minidress, and spent the rest of the evening partying by the rapper's side in the DJ booth.

The singer performed a two-hour set. And the couple danced, cuddled and posed together for photos.

There has been speculation about the pair’s growing friendship, fuelled by his comments that she was the ‘most beautiful woman in the world’.

He said in a recent interview: ‘Once you have her – man cannot do any better.’


Crush on you: Will.I.am and Cheryl were reunited at the event, the Black Eyed Peas star rushed back from his gig at the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo to DJ at the party - fuelling rumours of their growing friendship

They first formed a strong friendship after first collaborating on 2008 single Heartbreaker, just a few months after the first allegations that estranged husband Ashley Cole had cheated on her.

She worked with the U.S. star on three tracks for her debut solo album 3 Words, which was a number one hit.

The pair are flying to Antwerp for a gig tonight before performing in Paris on Thursday.

She will be back in Cannes on Friday and is set to appear on the red carpet before joining Will.I.am and his group the Black Eyed Peas on a private yacht party.

And in July, the Girls Aloud star will join the Peas in Barcelona when the group play the city's Espanol Stadium.


Diamond girl: Cheryl wore a stunning Roberto Cavalli gown, and a bracelet and earrings worth hundreds of thousands of pounds from de Grisogono


Cheryl isn't on the line-up but Will has asked organisers to provide them with a joint dressing room for the night.

And he has even organised a post-gig meal from the Michelin-starred El Bulli restaurant.

Cheryl posed for pictures at the exclusive Hotel du Cap before entertaining guests which included leading figures in fashion including Naomi Campbell and Margerita Missoni.

The 26-year-old wore a boule diamond bracelet and earrings by de Grisogono understood to be worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

The star arrived on stage and welcomed the crowd shouting: 'Hello Cannes, thanks for making me feel so welcome.'


That's entertainment: Cole performed in the outfits she has worn on the recent Black Eyed Peas tour


Fighting for her career: Cheryl's star power has seen her rise to A-list status and she is expected to attend a premiee at the Cannes Film Festival

Cheryl sang her hits Fight for this Love and 3 Words, as well as Parachutes and new track Stand Up.

Such is her premium that organisers at the festival are keen for her to attend a premiere if she can fit it into her schedule.

L'Oreal is a sponsor of the festival and many of the beauty firms' models are attending, including Eva Longoria, Aishwarya Rai and Lost star Evangeline Lilly.

The move to join them propels Cheryl to A-list status.
Around 100 people watched her perform at the de Grisogono dinner.


Private affair: The singer performed in front of 100 invited guests to the intimate dinner in Cannes


In demand: Cheryl made a number of costume changes as she entertained the star-studded audience


She has a close relationship with the upmarket firm and has regularly worn pieces by them on The X Factor, during her shows and for photoshoots.

It is understood she has also been given jewellery as a gift for performing by de Grisogono.

It is the latest money spinning deal the star has secured, joining the £1.2million she pocketed for the last series of the talent show, a figure expected to rise this year.

She has also signed deals worth £500,000 each with L’Oreal and Coca-Cola Zero, and seen her debut solo album, 3 Words, go to number one – all of which has helped take her fortune rocket by 150 per cent over the last year from £4million to £10million.


Candy coloured girl: Cheryl stepped out of the Martinez Hotel in Cannes wearing an Alice + Olivia playsuit ahead of her performance at the De Grisigonos private dinner party



Perfectionist: Cheryl seen rehearsing ahead of the show with one of her dancers, she sang hit song Fight For This Love, Parachute, and new track Stand Up


The Mail reported last month that she was making plans to end her three-and-a-half-year marriage to footballer Ashley.

She announced she was separating from the Chelsea player in February, after a fresh wave of allegations about his infidelity with at least five women claiming to have been involved with him.

Sources say the Girls Aloud singer, 26, is likely to keep the couple's nine-bedroom home just outside Godalming, Surrey, which they bought for £3.5million in 2008.

After alterations, the property is now said to be worth £6million


Lady who lunches: Cheryl dined with de Grisogono founder Fawaz Gruosi and guest at the famous Eden Roc Hotel in Cap D'Antibes





source :dailymail