Nicole Scherzinger tells BBC Newsbeat she initially worried about how the job of hosting the U.S. version of ‘The X Factor’ would affect her music career, but was given reassurances by Simon Cowell. “I was really excited but I had my own reservations just because I came out with my album ‘Killer Love’ and my music is number one to me,” the 32-year-old said. “I just want to get it out there so I wanted to make sure it wouldn’t get in the way of promoting the music. Simon’s just been really supportive of it.”

Nicole Scherzinger tells Attitude magazine she’s no longer in touch with her former Pussycat Dolls bandmates. “A few of the girls left the group and I was like, ‘Am I the only Doll standing here?’. We’re not in touch,” the 32-year-old confessed. Still, Nicole is wishing Kimberly Wyatt, Melody Thornton, Ashley Roberts and Jessica Sutta good luck going forward. “We’re all busy and I’m happy for everyone,” she said. “Once all the girls went off, I thought it was the perfect opportunity for me to go and do my music and what I love.”

Nicole Scherzinger revealed that Will Smith asked her to give some advice to his 10-year-old daughter Willow, but the 32-year-old said ‘Whip My Hair’ singer is doing fine on her own. “Willow doesn’t need me,” Scherzinger told Hello! magazine. “What is she, like ten or something? She’s incredible and holding it down on her own.” Nicole added that the ‘Men in Black’ star “is a friend of mine, I featured on an album with him a few years back. He’s a wonderful person who’s made me feel so much part of the family.”

Nicole Scherzinger checked in with fans on her official web site, NicoleScherzingerMusic.com, offering her thoughts for the people of Japan in wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami, and subsequent nuclear reactor issues. The former Pussycat Dolls member writes:

My heart and prayers go out to all of you Japan,

Last week I watched the news as survivors of the earthquake and tsunami told their stories… my heart broke trying to comprehend how so many lives and souls were washed away… that in seconds loved ones and entire families were gone and a nation was changed forever. I called my family to tell them I loved them as I was reminded how precious life really is and how I must cherish every moment.

And now we don’t know the future state of the nuclear power plants and what’s to come of all the problems that have arrived from the aftermath of the disaster.. and we don’t know why these things even happen? The only sense I can make of it all, is that in this time of crisis and need.. it is meant for us to come together… come together, bring us closer and stronger as One.

I love music, it helps to heal my soul and brings me peace and happiness. I hope you hear a song that will lift you up and bring a smile to your spirit today…

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Faith, Hope and Love,

Nicole Scherzinger