This week AILBHE MALONEhas gone all yuletide

TRACK OF THE WEEK: Mistletoeby Justin Bieber. As it's the first week of Advent, it feels only right that we celebrate with the voice of a boy child. Mistletoecomes from Biebz' Christmas album – which also features an obligatory cover of All I Want for Christmas is You– and proclaims that "your lips on my lips, that's a merry Christmas". We'll wait over here, Justin.

Boy Georgehas urged Adele to give up the fags if she wants to have an ongoing career in singing. Adele, who is recovering from surgery on her vocal chords, has always been one for a cig, but Boy George has other thoughts, according to the Daily Mirror. "If you're a singer and you smoke it really isn't a great idea. I gave up smoking six months ago which was the best thing I ever did. I used to try to convince myself it made me sound jazzier. It was very difficult to give up but I'm so glad I did," he cautioned.

Poor Rihanna'sstill having a tough time touring – so much so that she has turned to Beyoncé for help. A source told the Sunthat "it's a mix of exhaustion and stress. She's been partying hard to take her mind off things, but there are days when she wakes up and doesn't even know where she is because of the travelling. It's no wonder she is feeling down." It is thought that Beyoncé told Rihanna to finish up the tour, and then take a year off, according to an insider."She knows Rihanna needs downtime, or she'll burn out."

As wellas premiering the video for Marry the Nightthis week, Gaga's also been explaining what she looks for in a partner. Speaking to the Sun, Gagz was typically forthwright. "It ranges from a really big dick to a degree at Harvard. Talent and perseverance and pushing the boundaries of love and acceptance." Nobody can deny that the lady knows what she wants, eh?