News From Across The Pond: Susan Boyle's debut album is biggest-seller of 2009; Beyonce and Jay-Z to change their surnames; Alicia Keys still struggles to write songs

Dec. 23 2009, Published 11:50 a.m. ET

• Susan Boyle's debut album named as the biggest-seller of 2009 (more)

• Beyonce and Jay-Z to change their surnames now they're married (more)

• Alicia Keys reveals she still struggles to write songs (more)

• Glamorous Anna Friel adds a festive twist to another showstopping outfit (more)

• Cheryl Cole reignites her bitter feud with Lily Allen by admitting they'll never be friends (more)