And speaking to me recently, at the recent London launch of the teenage vocational programme "National Citizen Service 2013" at London's Koko venue, Tulisa also confirmed plans to branch out into the world of acting in 2013.

The X Factor and N-Dubz star told me "I'm actually back in the studio and hopefully getting into my acting career this year. Ideal role? Definitely the kicking-butt chick in Resident Evil or Lara Croft in Tomb Raider!"

Tulisa fans will also get the chance to see the singer performing on arena stages this Spring, as 'the female boss' is the special guest of Ne-Yo on his 2013 UK tour. Tulisa told me "I'm very excited about the Ne-Yo tour it's going to feel great to get back to being in an arena again, really exciting.And I've heard such good things about Ne-Yo from Nicole and he's such a great guy."

And despite various press rumours about the line-up for this year's X Factor, Tulisa revealed that she'd definitely consider a third year on the panel.

"Definietly, you know if they ask me to come back then I'll be back. Nobody finds out anything until only a couple of months beforehand. It was the same for the first year, same for my second year so it's not going to change this year.."

Now in its third year, NCS is a unique three week journey of personal discovery through participating in a range of activities that builds essential life confidence for 16 and 17 year olds and also benefits local communities. Taking part in NCS is additionally a sought after qualification to add to any CV.

The NCS programme helps develop confidence, self-awareness and responsibility and almost nine out of ten (89%) people who have been involved in the NCS programme, have said that they have gained useful skills for work, study or training to help bolster their CV.

For more information www.NCSyes.co.uk

Have a listen to my chat with Tulisa HERE including her thought on NCS 2013...