Broadway Star's Controversial Exit: Nicole Scherzinger's Sunset Blvd. Saga

SCANDAL ROCKS SUNSET BLVD!

Nicole Scherzinger, the Pussycat Dolls singer who won a Tony Award for her performance in Sunset Blvd., has been exposed as a diva extraordinaire. Sources close to the production company behind Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical have revealed a string of complaints about Scherzinger's behavior during the show's run on Broadway.

It seems that Scherzinger, 47, was more interested in promoting her own brand than supporting the struggling production. Insiders claim that she used the Sunset Blvd. name and image to secure paid endorsements from beauty brands Revlon and Clairol, without giving any of the profits back to the production company. The producers were allegedly "bleeding money" at the time, and Scherzinger's actions were seen as a betrayal.

But that's not all - Scherzinger also canceled her appearance at a dinner co-hosted by one of the show's producers, and instead accepted paid appearances at parties sponsored by a tequila brand with questionable connections. The final straw came when she fired her agent Ben Coleman via email on the night of the show's Broadway premiere.

Scherzinger's spokesman has declined to comment on the allegations, but sources close to the production company are speaking out about the singer's antics. "She was all about self-promotion and making money off the show," one insider revealed. "It was like she didn't care that we were struggling."

EMMA WATSON'S ENGAGEMENT RUMORS HEAT UP!

Emma Watson, the Harry Potter star who has been vocal about her support for LGBTQ+ rights, is sparking engagement rumors with her boyfriend Kieran Brown. The 35-year-old actress was spotted wearing a vintage-style sparkler on her ring finger at Paris Fashion Week, and sources close to the couple are saying that they're getting serious.

Watson's spokesman declined to comment on whether the couple is engaged, but insiders say that they've been going strong for over a year. "They're really happy together," one source revealed. "Emma loves Kieran's sense of humor, and he admires her intelligence and passion for social justice."

Watson has been open about her feelings on marriage, saying in an interview last month that she hopes to get married someday but doesn't feel pressured by societal expectations. Could this be the moment when Watson takes the plunge?

BRASSERIE BID FAREWELL!

The stylish side-street restaurant Le Colombier, which has been a favorite among stars like Margaret Thatcher and Sean Connery, is closing its doors after 27 years. The owner, Didier Garnier, confirmed that the lease couldn't be renewed due to circumstances beyond his control.

But sources close to the landlord Dow Properties say that the real reason for the closure is renovation plans for the site. "It's a shame," one insider revealed. "Le Colombier was a beloved institution in Chelsea, and it will be missed by locals and celebrities alike."

ROCHELLE HUMES TAKES AIM AT MUM'S HEALTH REGIMEN!

Rochelle Humes, the former Saturdays singer turned TV presenter, has spoken out about her mother's refusal to take advice on alternative medicine for a serious health condition. Humes' mum Roz suffers from primary biliary cholangitis, a liver disease that can lead to liver failure if left untreated.

"I'm really into healthy eating and alternative ways of treating illnesses," Humes said in an interview. "I've been trying to get my mum to try it out, but she's not interested. I think she should at least consider it."

ANDREW O'HAGAN TAKES AIM AT COLDPLAY!

Novelist Andrew O'Hagan has never been a fan of Coldplay, and he's just taken aim at the band again in an interview with The Scholarly Note. "Everybody knows they're rubbish," O'Hagan declared. "They're total and utter mince. Chris Martin thinks he's some kind of poet, but his lyrics are like something out of a bad school play."

O'Hagan's scathing critique of Coldplay is just the latest in a long line of attacks on the band from fellow celebrities.

AMBER RUDD JOINS THE GARRICK CLUB!

Amber Rudd, the former home secretary who stood down from Parliament in 2019, has been elected as one of the first female members of the Garrick Club. The venerable institution, which was previously men-only, has been expanding its membership to include more women in recent years.

Rudd joins other notable female members like Celia Imrie and Dames Judi Dench and Sian Phillips, who were fast-tracked into membership after the club dropped its all-male rule.