Sugar Bits: 3 Versions Of Hallelujah Take Over Xmas Chart!

• Following The X Factor winner Alexandra Burke's cover of "Hallelujah" being released, both Leonard Cohen's original version and Jeff Buckley's classic cover are set to re-enter the charts. Alexandra's is currently at number one, Jeff Buckley's version is currently at number three, Leonard Cohen's is at number thirty four. — BBC
• Duffy has signed up to be the new face of Diet Coke, and will appear in ads for the brand in return for a six figure sum. — The Sun
• Columbo star Peter Falk has Alzheimer's disease, the star's daughter stated yesterday in a court document seeking approval to act as conservator for him. The 81 year old actor is said to not recognize familiar faces anymore and requires constant care. — BBC
• Jonathan Ross is to attend a meeting at the BBC today where apparently new rules will be laid down for his chatshow, including a ban on swearing and being too smutty with his guests. — The Sun
• There are strong rumours that Katy Perry and Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy are engaged. Travis apparently proposed during a recent trip to Paris. — MTV UK

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