With Ur Love: Cher Lloyd is supported by her man as she continues to promote her music despite recent Twitter threats

By Kirsty Mccormack


Lean on me: Cher Lloyd arrived at the Key 103 radio station in Manchester arm in arm with her boyfriend today


She may have been the victim of Twitter abuse last week, but Cher Lloyd is determined not to let them ruin her success.

The 18-year-old singer arrived at Key 103 radio station in Manchester today to continue the promotion of her upcoming debut album.

With her boyfriend, Craig Monk, by her side the former X Factor contestant looked happy as she arrived for her appearance on the airwaves.


Wearing an odd combination of colours, the singer teamed a pair of off white skinny jeans with an ACDC printed top, and although the sun was shining she decided to wear an over-sized bright blue baseball jacket on top.

With her brown curly hair in its usual side style, Lloyd also carried her belongings in a brown tassled drawstring bag and completed her look with a pair of black and tan coloured brogues.

Trainee hairdresser Craig on the other hand stuck to neutral colours by wearing a camel coloured pair of trousers with a grey printed t-shirt.

Brave face: Cher wore an odd outfit that consisted of off white skinny jeans and a bright blue baseball jacket and she completed the look with a smile

The pair have been dating since June, after meeting when Monk put in the teen singer's hair extensions at the Four Salon in Mayfair where he works.

And lately it seems that Lloyd's doting boyfriend seems to accompany her wherever she goes.

The singer also made an appearance on Radio One last week and arrived with supportive Monk in tow.

Young love: Cher met trainee hairdresser, Craig Monk when he put her hair extensions in for her earlier this year

Lloyd's debut album is due to be released in November, with the star's second single, With Ur Love, being released on October 30.

But at a time when Lloyd should be enjoying the build up to her album release, she has been the victim of death threats via Twitter after she posted a birthday message to her mother.

Today it was reported that the Swagger Jagger singer is calling for government intervention to halt online abuse from 'trolls' who torment others via social networking sites.


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Cher Lloyd Twitter bullies prompt call for Government to stop online trolls

By Holly Thomas


Outraged: Cher Lloyd, pictured arriving for the Scott Mills show last week, spoke out on BBC Newsbeat against 'trolls' who engage in online bullying


Cher Lloyd is calling for government intervention to halt online abuse from 'trolls' who torment others via social networking sites.

The singer has said that not enough is being done to prevent such bullying at present.

The 18-year-old's comments come after she received a death threat via Twitter in response to a birthday message she posted for her mother on the site.


The Swagger Jagger singer spoke out on BBC Newsbeat to stress her concern, saying: ‘It disgusts me that online bullying - nobody really cares about it.'

‘No one has made a big enough impact to stop these people. I'd definitely like to see more done about it,’ she continued.

Cher believes that the responsibility to take preventative action lies at the top, and asked who should put a stop to such abuse said: ‘I kind of think it's the Government.’

Just over a week ago, the star tweeted 'Its mamma lloyds birthday!! Love you mum! Xxxx'

Almost immediately she received the disturbing reply: 'shut the f*** up before I kill your mum in front of you.'

Responsibility: Cher believes that the government needs to take more preventative action, and hopes to use her celebrity status to raise the prominence of the issue


In the heat of the moment Cher responded: 'I'm sure you'd go to jail for that and get into deep s***, come on think about it dumb a**,'

The singer deleted the message soon after she sent it, but the incident was immediately picked up, sparking a media furore.

Dealing with such an upsetting event in the public eye has naturally been difficult.

‘If I get a nasty tweet, or if someone shouts at me in the street that's really disrespectful to me or my family, I kind of wait until I go home,' Cher confessed. ‘You shut the door and then you can have a cry about it. No one needs to know.'

The anonymity the internet affords makes it easy for perpetrators to hide their identity, often meaning they are 'bolder' in their attacks than they might be otherwise.

Experience: Cher received a death threat via Twitter after she posted a happy birthday message to her mother on the site


‘It's strange because I think, would these people be big enough and strong enough to come up to me and say these hurtful things?' said Cher.

‘Because I've got the idea that they actually wouldn't. They would never, ever say that to my face,’ she added.

The star is determined to use her status to help others who may be suffering as a result of online bullying.

‘It's one thing writing to me - I'm getting stronger with this stuff, I can take it on the chin - but there are girls out there and boys out there that can't take that,' she said.

In the public eye: The singer rose to fame when she appeared on X Factor last year, and worries that this year's hopefuls may suffer similar abuse


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Keeping her cool: Cher Lloyd puts on a brave face at Radio 1 following Twitter death threat

By Iona Kirby


Death threat: Cher received a threatening message from one of her Twitter followers


Cher Lloyd was putting on a brave face today after receiving an apparent death threat on Twitter.

The 18-year-old was subjected to the abuse after posting a message that wished her mother a happy birthday.

She wrote: 'Its mamma lloyds birthday!! Love you mum! Xxxx.'


However moments later the singer received a chilling message back from one of her followers.

It said: 'shut the f*** up before I kill your mum in front of you.'

And a riled up Cher was quick to respond.

First play: Cher's new single With Ur Love was played on the radio today


She hit back: 'I'm sure you'd go to jail for that and get into deep s***, come on think about it dumb a**.'

She deleted the posts shortly afterwards and appeared to have put the row behind her when she was photographed arriving at BBC's Radio 1 today.

The former X Factor contestant looked excited as she got ready for her appearance on the Scott Mills show.

Supportive: Cher's boyfriend Craig Monk accompanied her to Radio 1 today


Her new single With Ur Love, which features Mike Posner, was played for the first time on the radio during the broadcast.

Cher arrived at the studio with her trainee hairdresser boyfriend Craig Monk.

She wore a black and white polka dot blouse and tiny black shorts, and added a splash of colour to the outfit with a red fringed bag.

Cher will be hoping her new track, which is due for release on October 31, has as much success as debut single Swagger Jagger after it reached the number one spot in the charts.


Cute couple: Cher and Craig pictured together earlier this month


The love song is a step in a different direction for the singer with a softer sound than that of Swagger Jagger.

Cher sang Mike Posner's track Cooler Than Me in the Judges' Houses stage of the X Factor competition, but broke down in front of mentor Cheryl Cole because a throat infection left her unable to complete the performance.

Giving a nod to the incident, Mike can be heard singing in With Ur Love: 'I don't even care if you sing my songs wrong.'


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Where's your Swagger gone? Cher Lloyd tones things down in a monochrome dress for night out with boyfriend Craig Monk

By Sarah Bull


Wannabe fashionista: Cher Lloyd toned things down in a monochrome dress as she attended Vogue's Fashion Night Out with boyfriend Craig Monk


She's made a name for herself through her outspoken attitude and incredibly unique sense of style.

But last night former X Factor star Cher Lloyd decided to ditch the crazy outfits and go for something chic and simple as she donned a cute black and white dress for a night out with her boyfriend Craig Monk.

However, the 18-year-old star did bring her own quirks to the outfit, teaming it with a pair of footless white lace tights and a half-shaved hairstyle.


Trainee hairdresser Monk, meanwhile, went for a printed T-shirt and brown trousers as he and Cher enjoyed the evening at Vogue's Fashion Night Out before continuing the party at Mahiki nightclub.

Cher and Monk have been dating since June, after meeting when Monk put in the teen singer's hair extensions at the Four Salon in Mayfair where he works.

The Swagger Jagger singer first hinted at a secret boyfriend back in June, where she wrote: 'I'm so happy I have my loyal fans, family, an amazing boy, plus a great team! LOVE you people.'

Quirky: But Cher did include some of her own unique touches, including white lace footless tights and her half-shaved hairstyle


When she appeared on Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills' show in July, she refused to be drawn on his identity and said she felt 'awkward' discussing her relationship.

And it appears he's supportive of her music career, revealing on Twitter that 'of course' he had downloaded her debut single Swagger Jagger.

When one follower suggested he was lucky to be dating the singer, he replied: 'I am lucky but I think she's just as lucky as I am haha.'

As she was: Cher is known for pushing the boundaries with her fashion sense


Cher has enjoyed huge success since releasing Swagger Jagger and, despite receiving negative reviews from critics, hit the top spot with the track.

And now she is hoping to recreate the success with her upcoming single Dub On The Track, which apparently features controversial London grime artist MC Ghetts.

A source told The Sun: 'Ghetts is known as one of Britain's most hardcore MCs.

X Factor return? Simon Cowell is said to be keen for Cher to perform on the show this year


'Cher is a big fan of Ghetts and personally wanted him on the track. It was her decision. It's also surprising Ghetts agreed to it. His street cred will plummet.'

If the track does well, Cher could be making a return to The X Factor later this year to perform for viewers and the finalists live on the show.

Simon Cowell is said to be keen for Cher, as well as other X Factor finalists Matt Cardle, One Direction, Rebecca Ferguson, Joe McElderry and Leona Lewis, to make a comeback on the programme.'


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Cher Lloyd tops singles chart with 'Swagger Jagger'

London, August 8 : Cher Lloyd, who shot to fame with 'The X Factor', has topped the singles chart with the release of her debut single 'Swagger Jagger'.

The 18-year-old singer, who was a finalist in last year's 'The X factor', dethroned previous 'The X Factor' finalists JLS' 'She Makes Me Wanna'.

"Having a number one was the best thing I could have asked for," the Mirror quoted her as saying.

'Glad You Came' by The Wanted slipped from the 2nd position to the 3rd, 'The A Team' by Ed Sheeran stayed at fourth and 'Louder' by DJ Fresh fell from number three to five.

Certainly not feeling blue! Cher Lloyd sports double denim at G.A.Y. as she celebrates landing No. 1 with debut solo single

By Jody Thompson


Sweet dreams: Cher Lloyd celebrated landing her first No. 1 single with debut Swagger Jagger last night at London's G.A.Y. nightclub


She's had her fair share of haters since she first appeared on last year's X Factor - but Cher Lloyd got the last laugh when she went straight to Number One tonight with her debut solo single.

The 18-year-old's Swagger Jagger knocked She Makes Me Wanna by fellow former X Factor contestants JLS from the top of the charts and into second place.

Cher celebrated earlier with a set at London's legendary club G.A.Y. last night, where she had worn skintight dark indigo blue jeans and a sleeveless royal blue blue denim shirt which she'd tied at her waist.

Teen star: Cher, who only turned 18 last week, celebrated early with a set at the club at Heaven


She was also sporting her now trademark glossy half-shaved hairstyle with her flowing locks to one side, and had accessorised her bright pink microphone with pink make-up and nails.

After the set, club bosses treated her to a huge birthday cake with a giant Number One and her name and photo on it.

The star was then clearly blown away this evening when dozens of fans queued outside the Radio 1 studios in London where she was a guest as Reggie Yates announced she'd gone to Number One on tonight's Official Chart Show.

Big moment: Cher emerges from Radio 1's London studios after being officially declared Number One to greet her fans

Overwhelmed: The youngster appeared to have tears of joy in her eyes as she chatted to Official Chart Show host Reggie Yates

Enjoying her moment: Cher spent time talking to fans and singing autographs


Despite the wind and rain, they all waited patiently for a chance to meet their idol.

Wearing a tan coloured skirt with white T-shirt and black tights and shoes. Cher seemed genuinely overwhelmed and appeared to have tears in her eyes as she chatted to Reggie.

The star said this evening: 'Having a number One was the best thing I could have asked for, I am so happy! I'm the happiest girl alive! Thank you for supporting me, and buying the single! This is the best thing that's ever happened to me!'

Prayers answered: Cher seemed thrilled to bits with her good news

Starting them young: Cher took time to greet some of her youngest fans too


She added: 'It's the one thing I've always wanted to achieve as an artist and now it's come true. It's the best feeling in the world! Thank you to everyone who bought the single and to all my fans who believed in me.'

Co-written and produced by The Runners, who have previously worked with Rihanna, Cher came up with Swagger Jagger earlier this year, on her first post-X Factor trip to Los Angeles - and the hook-laden track takes a cheeky sideswipe at a 'hater' who should 'just let it go'.

Cher, who only turned 18 last week, had previously said that if she achieved her dream of landing on top of the charts, she would celebrate with a glass of champagne as she was now allowed to drink.

Have a go: The X Factor contestant has not been afraid to confront her haters

Cool in cotton: The 18-year-old was rocking a double denim look of skintight black jeans and a blue sleeved shirt tied at the waist last night


Elsewhere, there was little other change at the top of the chart, with boyband The Wanted slipping to third with Glad You Came, singer Ed Sheeran's The A Team unchanged in fourth, and Louder by DJ Fresh dropping two places to No 5.

Amy Winehouse, who died last month aged 27, continued to dominate the albums chart.

Back To Black remained in top spot while her debut album Frank moved up to third.
Adele stayed at No 2 and No 4 with 21 and debut 19, with singer Beyoncé continuing the numerical titled albums in fifth place with 4.

Meanwhile, Cher's as-yet-untitled debut album, which will feature Busta Rhymes, Mike Posner and new British rapper Dot Rotten, comes out in November.

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Swagger to the top: Cher Lloyd set to knock JLS from number one spot with debut single

By J J Anisiobi


Maximum swagger: Cher Lloyd arrives at the signing of her new single, Swagger Jagger, at Westfield in London this week


X Factor finalist Cher Lloyd is favourite to take the number one spot in tomorrow's chart with her debut single, Swagger Jagger.

The 18-year-old singer and rapper is odds on to knock former X Factor compatriots JLS off the top spot after midweek results revealed she was top of the iTunes chart.

Even if her first release - which samples the melody from Folk Country song Oh My Darling, Clementine - makes it to number one, Cher says she has no intention of celebrating with a wild night on the town.


Speaking to the Sun newspaper, Cher said: 'I'll probably celebrate by having a night in with a Chinese and a glass of bubbly.'

Cher, who turned 18 last week, added that she may also buy herself a pair of Christian Louboutin's as worn by Victoria Beckham.

Despite the predicted success of her first single and plans to move to London later this year, Cher is keeping grounded with the help of her family.

She told the Sun: 'I'm still rough and ready. I've got a new job but that doesn't make me any different. I still have my mum, dad, brother and sisters.'

Turn my swag on: Cher admitted that she sometimes cries when dealing with negative comments


Although the Malvern teenager has worked with and met some of the biggest names in music including Kanye West, Wil.i.am and Jay-Z, it is thanks to her dad, Darren, that she is able to stay normal.

Her parents, who still live in the same council house with a leaky conservatory, poke fun at her stage outfits with her dad often telling her she 'looked awful.'

It is Darren that she bought a brand new Range Rover for as a thank you for his support and to replace the 'rubbish' that he used to drive.

Go shorty, it's your birthday: Cher is greeted by a fan with a birthday balloon last month outside Sony's London headquarters


Swagger Jagger has received mixed reviews but Cher thinks the negative opinions are more to do with people not liking her rather than the song.

No stranger to heckling, she was often picked on in school because of her Romany-gypsy roots and the singer was called names such as 'pikey' and 'gyppo'.

However tough she may appear, the heavily tattooed star admits that sometimes when things get too much for her she will hideaway and cry.

She added to the newspaper: 'I tuck myself away and I have a cry and let it out.'

Love is in the air: Cher steps out with her new boyfriend, Craig Monk, at a Yorkshire service station last week


If she needs a shoulder to cry on though, Simon Cowell is one of the music world heavyweights who she can turn to for advice.

She said of the X Factor supremo: 'I'm comfortable around him and we just chat like normal people. We text each other now and again. He asks me how I am and that's really nice.'

Things are looking good for the pint sized singer as she also admitted that she is in love with new boyfriend Craig Monk.

Craig, a trainee-hairdresser, met Cher when attaching her hair extensions in London's Mayfair.

Cher told the newspaper: 'It is serious. I'm in love. I've never spoken about Craig before but I think he's the bee's knees.'

Cher Lloyd - Swagger Jaggerclick here


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Cher Lloyd rocks the Eighties with her funky outfit as she stops for a caffeine fix

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Eighties chic: Cher Lloyd rocks a cropped T-shirt and big swept hair as she stopped at a service station


She was born three years after the decade ended but appears to embracing the fashion with gusto.

Cher Lloyd looked every inch the Eighties chick as she stopped at a service station for a frozen coffee in her crop top.

Her hair was big and swept to one side as she flashed her midriff and sipped on her drink as she walked across the forecourt.


Cher, who was born in 1993, teamed the outfit with studded baseball boots and cut-off black denim shorts.

She was with some of her crew as she headed to the Leeds Party in the Park concert where she was performing.

And as her fame grows, so does her nonchalance towards the attention as she casually breezed past the cameras without a care in the world.

Caffeine fix: Cher sipped on her frozen coffee as she made her way across the forecourt


Cher, 18, releases her debut single entitled 'Swagger Jagger' today but she has been heavily promoting it at clubs and concerts across the country since its first airplay on June 20.

Today she will be at the Westfield Shopping Centre, in London's Shepherd's Bushto sign copies of the single, which will feature on her debut album due for release this winter.

From 4pm, she will be meeting and greeting fans at HMV which will dish out a limited number of wristbands to grant lucky fans access to the signing.

Excited: Cher chatted away to one of her crew as they headed to Leeds for Party in the Park


According to reports, an hour before the signing the digital screen on Eat Street leading up to the centre will be shut down for what is described on the singer's website as a '10 minute Cher Lloyd takeover'.

Cher has also recorded a duet with Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am, who has decided to withhold the record for now.

But she said she wasn't disappointed and told the Daily Star: 'I'm not going to stress about it. I don't think people should focus on that as I'm really happy with the record.'

Rock chick: In studded shorts, Cher performs her new single Swagger Jagger at the Leeds Party in the Park concert


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'I'm not going to stop until I have a Bentley like Simon Cowell's!' Cher Lloyd reveals plans to become a 'big businesswoman'

By Sarah Bull


Big plans: Cher Lloyd says she wants to be as big as Simon Cowell


Cher Lloyd has revealed she isn't going to stop in the music industry until she is rich enough to buy a Bentley like the one Simon Cowell owns.

The 18-year-old singer, whose debut single Swagger Jagger is released tomorrow, said she isn't going to let any criticism hold her back in her mission to make it as the next big thing in music.

She said: 'I just ignore anyone that doesn’t like my music. I’m not stopping until I have a Bentley like Simon has got.'

Nice ride: The 18-year-old admitted she's not going to stop until she has a Bentley the same as the one owned by Simon Cowell


Cher also revealed Simon has always encouraged her to stick to her own unique style when it comes to her attitude and her music.

She added to the Sunday Mirror: 'He told me not to change and not let people tell me what to do. He said listen to people that know best but always do what your gut says is right. He’s a good man.

‘I’d love to be like Simon. I really look up to him and everything he has achieved. I want to be a big businesswoman.

'One day I’d like my own record label to give other artists the chance to get their music out there.’

In the meantime, Cher is hoping Swagger Jagger and her debut album, out in November, prove successful.

And the former X Factor star said despite negative criticism surrounding the catchy track, she maintains it is a good song.

She said: 'Swagger Jagger stood out from the beginning as the first single. But there are other tracks on the album with different sounds. I’d love my album to do well.

'And I’d love to do a tour as well at some point so I can perform the songs live. I’m going to be doing lots of gigs this year no ­matter what.'

Since appearing on The X Factor, Cher has made a name for herself as one of the most famous former contestants, but says she doesn't think of herself as a celebrity.

Colourful: Cher performed her debut single Swagger Jagger at T4 On The Beach earlier this month


She said: 'I don’t really see myself as being famous. I’m just well-known. I’m coping well with it all, I think. My whole life has changed, but I’m ­learning something new every day.

'I’m no big drama - I just get on with it and don’t care. I don’t expect too much and in return don’t expect too much from me.'


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