The pop star has left the couple’s home in Kent and has moved back to stay with her mum in Birmingham, reports the Daily Mirror.

A source told the paper: "It is over and they are devastated. They tried to make it work but the romance fizzled out."

A spokesman for the star is quoted as saying: "Jamelia and Darren have sadly parted but it is an amicable split."

Four-time MOBO winner Jamelia, 26, who shot to fame with the massive hit single Superstar back in 2003, had been dating Millwall player Darren, 30, for some time.

The couple have a 20-month-old daughter together, Tiani. The pop songstress also has a six-year-old daughter, Teja, from a previous relationship.

Jamelia’s hits include Thank You, Money, Something About You and See It In A Boy’s Eyes.


Jamelia launches model haircare range - July 31 2007
Jamelia has teamed up with models Erin O’Connor and Helena Christensen to launch a haircare range.

Model.Me has been designed by the trio alongside famous hairdressers Toni and Guy.

Statuesque Erin has cut her hair into a severe new shape to announce the product, to be launched in September.

Different ranges have been designed for women with Afro-Caribbean hair, natural-looking styles, and short hair.

The Thank You singer said: "I think it’s about time that there was a haircare range specifically designed for ethnic hair available on every high street."

Marks and Spencer model Erin said: "Working in the fashion industry has enabled me to be a part of the creative process, to push boundaries, experiment with extreme styles, and explore the constantly evolving trends. My hair really is a huge part of who I am."

Helena said: "After working in the modelling industry for many years, I know exactly what my hair needs, so it’s great to have the chance to make my ideal products from scratch for others to benefit from, too."


Stars hunt for new business talent - May 18 2007
Sir Alan Sugar and Jamelia are set to join a host of stars to find the next generation of go-getting entrepreneurs.

Rapper Lady Sovereign and Destiny’s Child’s Kelly Rowland are among the celebrities who have come up with a business idea to inspire young people in the competition run by Make Your Mark, the national campaign to create a youth enterprise culture, the Daily Mirror reports.

Co-ordinator Scott Cain urged youngsters to take part, saying: "We want to hear those ideas and crazy schemes you’ve had buried in your head and never done anything about."

Anyone aged between 16 and 25 can take part in the contest, which will be decided by public online vote before 15 finalists are picked by judges Jamelia, magazine editor Jefferson Hack and Mobo founder Kanya King.

Contestants have to share their ideas with the five steps that would make them happen at www.agrandidea.co.uk

Winners will receive £1,000 towards starting their own venture.

Jamelia not bitter at Brits snub - May 8 2007
Jamelia has said she wasn’t disappointed not to win a Brit Award this year - because she’s just happy to be part of a strong British music scene.

The 26-year-old R&B singer was nominated for Best British Female, but lost out to Amy Winehouse.

It was the second time she’s been runner up in the category - she was beaten by Dido in 2004 - but the Birmingham lass isn’t bitter.

"It’s never disappointing not to win," she said. "Just to be nominated was great, to know you are recognised by people in your industry.