Cheryl's tears at ex-mas greeting

SINGER Cheryl Cole fought back tears after getting a Christmas card from ex-husband Ashley.

Pal ... dancer Derek Hough

The 28-year-old X Factor judge received a festive message from the soccer star wishing her all the best in 2011.
The pair divorced in September after four years of marriage but are still on amicable terms.
A source said: "Cheryl felt quite choked up at being sent the card.
"After all that has happened between them, she thought it was a nice gesture.
"It has been a difficult year and as anyone who has been in love knows, the holidays can bring on a lot of emotion and nostalgia."
Cheryl is spending the Christmas break with her family in Newcastle after deciding not to go to Los Angeles to see her dancer friend Derek Hough.
She wanted to go home to see her brothers and is tired of travelling... around all the time.
Though Derek, 25, was disappointed he still showed how much he cared for her by sending her a pair of diamond earrings.
A source said: "He would have liked to have given her them in person but he totally respects her decision to stay in the UK.
"He is hoping she will jet out there next week instead and see the New Year in with him."

Marriage over ... but Ashley and Cheryl Cole still get on

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DA 12 SONGS F CHRISTMAS.....

On sparkling form ... Duffy, Ellie Goulding and Eliza Doolittle

BIZARRE'S Christmas wouldn't be complete without our very own festive soundtrack.

To celebrate another exceptional year of the Biz Sessions, we invited some of our favourite acts back into the studio at The Sun HQ for a 12 Songs Of Christmas special.HURTS, OLLY MURS, DUFFY, ELLIE GOULDING, LABRINTH and THE WANTED are just some of the names who got into the festive spirit.
So eat, drink and be merry and enjoy this feast of music...

A triumph ... Hurts finally brighten up their dark image

Ellie revealed she'll be spending a first Christmas with her Radio 1 DJ boyfriend GREG JAMES before performing a beautiful version of Have Yourself A Very Merry Christmas.
She said: "I'm going to spend the day with Greg's family.
"Greg doesn't really cook but I'm going to pitch in. I'm so excited about spending some quality time together. The year has been so hectic."
Geezer Olly Murs grooved his way through a MARIAH CAREY/SHAKIN STEVENS mash-up, before admitting he wants to find KATHERINE JENKINS in his Christmas stocking.
He told me: "She is gorgeous but I know she's seeing someone. All pretty girls are it seems."

Duffy

Hurts

Olly Murs

Labrinth

Ellie Goulding

Eliza Doolittle

Jessie J

The Wanted

Santa

Goldie Lookin Chain

Missing Andy

Foster and Allen

But he wasn't too disappointed, looking forward to a good old-fashioned lash-up with PROFESSOR GREEN, JLS and his mates from home over the Christmas season.
"I love going out with my boys. And I'm going to get smashed Christmas Eve with all the local lads. They've been my mates for years."
"I still live at home with my parents. The rest of my Christmas will be quite normal really.
ELIZA DOOLITTLE ensured Christmas came early for my cameramen when she defied the cold weather to perform Santa Baby in a pair of miniscule hot pants.
THE WANTED performed White Christmas, while LABRINTH did a take on Little Drummer Boy.

An Olly good time ... Murs sings for Biz

But despite having barely any time off over the past 12 months, the boys are hoping to catch up over the festive period. Siva said: "We're not sick of each other yet. Me and Jay are going to have a drink together on Christmas day. I'll be in Nottingham with my girlfriend's family so he'll be nearby."
Tom added: "I might be joining them. I just found out there is some hate campaign against me in Bolton!"
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer was able covered by red hot JESSIE J, while HURTS aired their own festive single All I Want For Christmas Is New Year's Day.
Frontman THEO HUTCHCRAFT and ADAM ANDERSON were going their own separate ways on the big day.
Adam said: "It will be dinner for one. I might even have a curry."
Theo jokily added: "I've spent all year with him so it will be good to get away."
He added: "It will be so nice going back home and seeing mates. I've got so many stories to tell.
"It's been a great year. Thanks for all the support."

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Soul queen DUFFY performed a cover of NAT KING COLE's A Christmas Song.
And MISSING ANDY gave a great rendition of SLADE's Merry Christmas Everyone, while MISSING ANDY took a more gentle approach with Jingle Bells.
GOLDIE LOOKIN' CHAIN chipped in with a comedy version of You'll Never Be Alone on Christmas Day.
While no Christmas would be complete without the big man himself.
SANTA pulled up in his sleigh to perform Let It Snow.

IT's always sad when a couple breaks up - especially at Christmas time.

Official ... Ryan Reynolds has filed for divorce from Scarlett Johansson

And RYAN REYNOLDS has firmed up his split from SCARLETT JOHANSSON by filing for divorce. The pair announced their separation earlier this month, but the actor has now made it official by submitting the papers to a Los Angeles court yesterday.
According to TMZ.com, Scarlett's response was filed at the same time and their assets will be split.
Neither is asking for spousal support.
In a statement announcing their plans to call time on their two-year marriage, the pair said: "After long and careful consideration on both our parts, we've decided to end our marriage.
"We entered our relationship with love and it's with love and kindness we leave it. While privacy isn't expected, it's certainly appreciated."

Smashing ... David Beckham with old pal Tony Lane

SOCCER legend DAVID BECKHAM poses with pie shop boss pal Tony Lane after tucking into his favourite nosh - hours after a star-studded cocktail bash.

East London-born Becks, 35, ordered pie, mash and jellied eels at the cafe in Waltham Abbey, Essex.
The millionaire ex-England star had earlier been at a Christmas party thrown by his wife Victoria, 36.
Guests included comic James Corden and Posh's former Spice Girls mates.
Tony, 49, said: "It was a shock to see him again. He was good as gold."