Cheryl Cole told to quit cigs for U.S.

They're proving to be her crutch as she makes the 'stressful' move to Los Angeles to pursue her American career.

Cheryl Cole has been told to stop smoking - or stub out any chance of cracking America.

The pop star is trying to land a US X Factor judging job, has spent weeks working with a voice coach to improve her speech.

But her voice coach has told Cheryl, 27, to kick her 20-a-day habit if she wants any chance of cracking America, according to The Sun today.

A source told the paper: 'Cheryl's teacher has advised her to stop smoking.

'But she says the move to LA and X Factor job is stressful enough without having to try and quit the cigs on top.

Whoopi Goldberg Talks About Smoking Weed Before Her 1991 Oscar Win

When Whoopi Goldberg took to the stage in 1991 to receive her Academy Award she appeared just like an other Oscar winner - excited and overwhelmed.

But the 55-year-old star was actually under the influence of drugs as she made her acceptance speech having smoked a 'wonderful joint' just minutes before the win.

She was accepting the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role alongside Patrick Swayze in the film Ghost.

In a 1992 video that has only just surface on celebrity blog TMZ, the actress is seen admitting she was stoned on the day of the ceremony.

Katherine Heigl is still puffing on her electronic cigarette nine months after switching from real ones

Did somebody sleep through their alarm?

Katherine Heigl was caught in public in white pyjamas that featured her monogram on the pocket.

The 32-year-old actress hid behind a pair of sunglasses and was carrying a steaming cup of coffee as she made a dash from her car.

She teamed her look with a beige leather bag and flip flops as she arrived at her mother's Los Feliz home in California.

The Knocked Up star is clearly not a morning person.

One notable missing accessory was her 'smokestik' electric cigarette.

The Hollywood star, who has a two-year-old adopted daughter Naleigh with husband Josh Kelley, is often spotted with the contraption in hand.

In fact, she was seen smoking it earlier this week in upmarket Japanese restaurant Matsuhisa.

Lindsay Lohan Quits Smoking! No, Seriously!

Lindsay Lohan has quit smoking and is reportedly trying to lead a healthier lifestyle since being released from rehab in January.

Lindsay Lohan has quit smoking.

The troubled actress - who completed a three-month court-ordered programme at the Betty Ford rehabilitation clinic in January - is determined to follow a new healthier lifestyle since her release and has been working out with a personal trainer every morning after giving up the habit a week ago.

While Lindsay has until March 25 to decide whether to accept a plea bargain for six months jail time after being accused of grand theft felony regarding a $2,500 necklace from jewellers Kamofie & Company, Lynwood Correctional Facility - where has previously served time after breaching the terms of probation set for her 2007 driving under the influence (DUI) conviction - is a non-smoking facility.

George Michael turns to Twitter to stop smoking

The singer told Smooth Radio's Mark Goodier that he started smoking again after being sent to prison.

He said: "When they put you inside, they almost chuck nicotine at you and, having given up regular cigarettes many years ago, I found within a week I was hooked back on the nicotine.

"What I have found is that now I'm trying not to smoke cigarettes the tweeting stops me from doing it because I've got something to do. Instead of having to have one of those plastic things in your hand that you suck on, I'm just tweeting to stop myself from smoking cigarettes now."

Michael was released from prison in October after serving half of an eight-week sentence for drug-driving.

George Michael: Jail Time Was Karma and “Deserved”

Pop star speaks of shame of being jailed and support he has received over drug problems

George Michael has said he deserved to be jailed for crashing his Range Rover while high on cannabis, describing the punishment as karma.

The singer said he was ashamed to have broken the law repeatedly, adding that he was now in therapy for his drug abuse issues. He served a month of an eight-week prison sentence and was banned from driving for five years.

In a radio interview, he said: "By the time I went to court, I knew this wasn't going to happen again. I knew I was going to lose my licence.

"I was assured I wasn't going to prison but I thought I was and, like I said, it was much easier to take because I felt it was deserved.

"This was a hugely shameful thing to have done repeatedly so karmically I felt like I had a bill to pay. I went to prison, I paid my bill."

Jessica Alba pregnant....but still chain smoking tobacco?

Now that Jessica Alba's pregnant with baby #2, will the famously fit actress quit smoking for good? Known for her celebrity butt, the mother of one is also famous for chain smoking and puffing her way through photo shoots and movie sets. Will Jessica Alba finally kick the habit?

In 2008, the 29-year-old Alba and hubby Cash Warren, 32, welcomed baby girl Honor Marie, and while she quit smoking during pregnancy, Alba was quick to light up following the birth of their first daughter. She was seen smoking in France and was photographed chain smoking on the set of "Good Luck Chuck" and throughout her November 2010 covershoot with Elle magazine.

Smoking weed? It's no big deal, says Richard and Judy's Chloe

Richard and Judy’s daughter Chloe Madeley yesterday claimed smoking cannabis is ‘no big deal’, saying: ‘I think it’s pretty nothing actually.’

The 23-year-old, currently competing in ITV’s Dancing On Ice, made the comments about photographs of her inhaling from a cannabis pipe at a music festival.

When the pictures of the incident in Norfolk emerged two years ago, she issued an apology saying: ‘I was really stupid. I regret doing what I did and have learnt my lesson.’

But yesterday Miss Madeley said: ‘If I’m going to be totally honest, I don’t think that smoking weed is that big a deal.

‘I was really worried that people were going to be angry with me because I know how people feel about drugs. I immediately apologised.

‘But, with the exception of skunk, which has been proven to be dangerous, I think people might be surprised how many people smoke weed.