Black Eyed Peas' Will.I.Am Managing Cheryl Cole

Black Eyed Peas' Will.I.Am is to manage Cheyl Cole while she is over in America, it has been reported.

The rapper, who is a long-term friend of the star, will co-manager Cole as she tries to crack America whilst she settles into her new role as a judge on The X Factor USA, The Sun reports.

''It's going great with her. She's got a bright future ahead - no question," Black Eyed Peas member Taboo told The Sun.

He added: "She's beautiful - not only on the outside but on the inside. She has a great personality and I think she connects well with people. She is a great artist and she's part of the family."

"She's also very smart and not afraid to speak her mind. People want to hear the truth so she will do well," Fergie said.

Cole is sitting on the X Factor USA panel alongside Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and LA Reid.

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