No hard feelings then? Tulisa arrives at Cheryl Cole's 28th birthday party along with the Black Eyed Peas and Ashley's brother
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 1:49 PM on 2nd July 2011
She might have taken over her role on the British X Factor judging panel, but there don't seem to be any hard feelings between Cheryl Cole and Tulisa Contostavlos.
Tulisa was one of Cheryl's famous guests to arrive for the Girls Aloud star's 28th birthday party last night, alongside Ashley Cole's brother Matthew and the Black Eyed Peas.
The N-Dubz singer previously revealed that her predecessor sent her flowers to say good luck on her first day on the job and the two soon became friends.
New friendship: After Tulisa Contostavlos took over from Cheryl's place on the X Factor judging panel, the two have become friends and the N-Dubz singer arrived at her birthday party last night
While her ex-husband's brother Matthew Cole's appearance came after reports that Cheryl and Ashley might be considering to get back together.
But Ashley couldn't make the party as he is currently in New York City, where he met Jay-Z this week to discuss launching a music business career.
Cheryl Cole's birthday bash came after weeks of being in hiding since she was unceremoniously dumped from the judging panel of X Factor USA just over a month ago.
But after cutting and dyeing her hair blonde, the embattled singer had picked herself up again to celebrate the occasion.
Happy again: A smiling and newly-blonde Cheryl Cole arrives the Sanderson Hotel in London for her 28th birthday party
Back in the limelight: The pop singer strode confidently into the hotel in a white Sixties-style dress and high-heeled sandals
Showing off her new honey blonde asymmetrical choppy bob properly for the first time, the Geordie looked glowing and happy as she arrived at the Sanderson Hotel in London's Fitzrovia.
The singer looked stunning in a white Stella McCartney Autumn/Winter 2011 chiffon dress with circular embellishments, which she teamed with a pair of champagne high-heeled sandals.
Despite ongoing speculation of a reunion with ex-husband Ashley Cole, her date for the night was her brother Garry.
Guest list: Ashley Cole's brother Matthew (left), The Black Eyed Peas' Allan Pineda Lindo Jr (centre) and Tulisa (right) all attended
Dressed to impress: The Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie looked lovely in black and gold at Cheryl's party after she performed at the Wireless Festival in Hyde Park
Among the guests were her Girls Aloud bandmates Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh.
Redhead Nicola, 25, rushed down from Glasgow yesterday evening in time for the bash and made a colourful statement in a flamboyant maxi dress.
But Walsh, 29, kept it flirty and just like Cheryl, also opted for a white dress.
Her manager Will.i.am, who was evacuated from his hotel earlier this evening after a fire, attended the party after performing with his group, The Black Eyed Peas at the Wireless Festival in Hyde Park.
It's my party: Cheryl looked thrilled to be back in the limelight after five weeks of laying low following her X Factor USA axe
Fergie from the group looked pretty in a black outfit and her fellow bandmate Allan Pineda Lindo Jr (apl.de.ap) also joined in on the celebrations.
Although missing the bash due to being at home in California, Cheryl's band member Nadine Coyle sent her best wishes on Twitter on the singer's actual birthday on Thursday.
The location of the party was kept top secret until the last minute, with Cole sending out stylish black and purple invites last month.
The invite read: 'You are invited to celebrate Cheryl’s birthday. Friday 1st July. 9pm til late. Venue to be advised.’
Where my girls at? Cheryl's Girls Aloud bandmate Nicola Roberts arrived in a multi-coloured maxi dress (left), while Kimberley Walsh wore a white dress
Since then, she's only been seen once - picking up her US work visa from the American embassy in London on Wednesday.
However, photographs taken at the time did not show the full extent of her dramatic new haircut.
Although Mrs Cole is still mulling over her career options, she was picking up the visa that would have allowed her to work on X Factor USA.
A friend told the Mail earlier this week: 'The application had already gone through from when she was doing the U.S. X Factor and it was the final date to complete it otherwise it would have to be done again.
Well-heeled: Cheryl teamed her dress with a pair of champagne-coloured high heel sandals
‘What’s good is that now she can work in America whenever she wants – so she can still crack the States.’But her friend told the Daily Mail that Miss Cole really had chopped off her long brunette mane to make a fresh start.
The friend said: 'She’s not retiring or giving up showbusiness, she just wants a short break.
'Cheryl is on fine form – she had a very rocky few weeks, but she’s just looking forward to a new year and to celebrating her birthday with her friends tomorrow night.
'It’s a new year, a new look – she wanted a change and she wanted to feel free.’
Black vs white: Fergie looked stunning in a dark ensemble while Kimberley Walsh opted for an all-white outfit to stand out
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