New love puts smile on Tulisa's face

Tulisa "finally has something to smile about" after finding a new boyfriend.

The N-Dubz singer - who was arrested three months ago over her part in a suspected drugs sting - has suffered a mix of turbulent relationships since her rise to fame in 2000, but since meeting new beau businessman Marlon Nicholson, the pop star is now content with her life.

A source told Closer magazine: "Marlon has made Tulisa feel like a princess and it's really putting a spell over her because she was so low before. She's been saying she finally feels loved after feeling empty for so long."

Tulisa - who had her reputation smashed into pieces after her ex-boyfriend Justin Edwards released a sex tape of her last year - is said to be smitten with her new man because they both have a party-loving personality.

The source explained: "He's a bit of a name on the Essex party scene - the kind of guy who hangs out with footballers - and it's clear he's making Tulisa feel she can finally enjoy herself again. Friends think they're a great match, but it's early days."

The 25-year-old star will answer to her police bail next month following the drugs deal organised by The Sun newspaper in June, but is keen to straighten out her priorities once the investigation has ended.

The source said: "Tulisa knows it's time to get her career back on track. When the police investigation is over, she still wants to pursue her acting plans in the US."