Nicole Scherzinger, Simon Cowell 'Secretly Cook Up' New Project With Andrew Lloyd Webber

By: Mar. 13, 2013
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Andrew Lloyd Webber may have another musical in the works with some big names attached: Simon Cowell and Nicole Scherzinger have reportedly been at work on a secret project with the composer.

Lloyd Webber confirmed that he was "secretly cooking up" a collaboration earlier this week, saying that he was working with Scherzinger, Cowell and presenter Myleene Klass, but yesterday Scherzinger hinted via Twitter that the collaboration would be theatrical.

When a fan asked the her if she'd consider doing musical theatre, the former X Factor judge replied: "Absolutely I have a great surprise coming up for you all I'm working on something with Andrew Lloyd Webber!"

Scherzinger is a singer, songwriter, actress, performer and the former lead singer of The Pussycat Dolls. She won the 10th season of "Dancing with the Stars" and starred in "Rent" at the Hollywood Bowl as Maureen.

Klass is a fine classical pianist, television presenter, and former member of the British pop group Hear'Say. Klass is more now prominent for being a presenter, presenting shows such as Popstar to Operastar and The One Show.

Simon Cowell is an A&R executive, producer and star of some of the highest-rated television shows in the world. His discerning eye for talent and his candid remarks have made him a household name. In 2002, he founded his U.K.-based media and entertainment Production Company, Syco, which became a joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment in 2010.

Syco's television and music assets include the global TV franchises "The X Factor" and "Got Talent," as well as International Artists such as One Direction, Leona Lewis, Susan Boyle, Il Divo, Cher Lloyd, Rebecca Ferguson and Labrinth. Cowell has worked with artists who have sold more than 300 million records worldwide.

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