Tulisa's New Fight: Fixing the Press

Tulisa Contostavlos, once a star with N-Dubz and The X Factor, has pivoted to activism, campaigning for tougher press regulation. Her career took a significant downturn following a 2013 sting operation by the Sun on Sunday's 'Fake Sheikh,' which falsely alleged she arranged to sell cocaine. This event led to severe financial and professional repercussions, including the loss of her home.

Now 38, Contostavlos has undergone significant personal growth, including therapy and travel, to redefine her 'greatest self.' She launched the 'Fix the Press' campaign, advocating for an independent regulator with powers to investigate and fine newspapers, arguing current bodies like Ipso are not sufficiently independent.

Contostavlos insists her campaign is not a vendetta but a pursuit of fairness, aiming to protect others from the press intrusion she experienced. She acknowledges concerns about state regulation but stresses the need for true independence in oversight, distinguishing the press's current influence from that of social media.

Her activism is being documented in a three-part Paramount+ series. Contostavlos also aims for financial independence through a property company, seeking freedom from the entertainment industry if desired. Her experiences, including past public shaming and a past suicide attempt, have fueled her drive for press reform.