Showbiz
The Desperate Housewives star is due to release the LP later this year and is confident it is going to be popular.
He has said: "People are going to be shocked by my first album. It is going to reveal my unseen mature side and I've even co-written some of the songs.
"I think I could be the next James Blunt."
But the plans have not gone down so well with his ex-girlfriend Nadine Coyle who is reportedly annoyed with his ploy to become a pop star.
The Girls Aloud singer thinks it could jeopardise her chances of being taken seriously musically when she relocates to the US.
Related Stories
Ten Things About...
Ten Things About... Ridley ScottWe find out ten fast facts about the English producer and director.
Interviews
'Angels' Share' Ken Loach interviewKen Loach, Paul Laverty and Paul Brannigan on their whiskey-soaked comedy.
Fashion & Beauty
Duchess of Cambridge's memorable momentsFlick through a gallery of Kate Middleton's stand-out public appearances.
Celeb Birthdays
Marilyn Monroe: Life and career in picsFlick through our gallery on what would have been Marilyn's 86th birthday.
