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American Idol finalist Phil Phillips may be one step closer to winning season 11 of the FOX hit show, but the 21-year-old may have to bow out of the competition early, due to the urgings of his doctors.

According to sources, Phillips’ doctors say that the Georgia native must go under the knife immediately after the AI finale – if not before – in order to address a serious kidney issue that is wracking the singer’s body.  Phillips had a temporary stent put in earlier this year in order to ease some of the symptoms he was experiencing.

While his illness is certainly taking a physical and emotional toll, Phil says that there is no way he will miss the show’s final week and will only agree to the surgery once the winner is announced.

The American Idol Season 11 season finale airs next week – who do you think will be crowned this year’s American Idol?

Thanks goodness!  Because what the heck was I going to watch once X Factor and The Singing Bee ended?

The premiere date for FOX’s mega-successfull reality hit, American Idol was announced earlier today and it looks like we only have to wait a little over a month to get our fix!  Host Ryan Seacrest, and judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson will be back January 18th, 19th AND 22nd with a three-part A.I. premiere.

Woo-hoo!

Check out the promo for A.I. 2012 below and get pumped!

Jordin Sparks shows off her impressive weight loss in a twitter self-portrait she posted last week wearing mismatched bikini pieces.

The 21 year-old American Idol winner has lost a reported 30 pounds in the recent months by changing her way of living and was, maybe, perhaps, just a little inspired for some revenge.

Sparks phoned into On Air with Ryan Seacrest on Friday and the host asked her if the revenge bit was true.

Jordin told Seacrest ”you know what, it was just one of those things and it just started instead of just talking about being active, I made it a priority.”

Adding, “I was talking to somebody and then we just decided we would be friends and it was one of those things were I was turning 21 and New Years was coming and it was like I’m not going to start my resolution on New Years day, I’m going to try to start it early and just stick to it.”

Sparks is very smart and doesn’t completely deny she wants someone else to know what they’re missing.

“Well if I had revenge, I hope it worked!” she said.

Indeed!

[image: Jordin Sparks]

OMG!! Actress Nikki Reed, best known for playing the role of Rosalie Hale in The Twilight Saga, is officially dating ousted American Idol contestant, Paul McDonald. No kidding!!

Nikki and Paul met when the Idol hopefuls were taken to the “Red Riding Hood” premiere (watch video here). The dating rumors started a couple of weeks ago. And Paul lost no time gushing about his incredibly supportive girlfriend as soon as he was eliminated from the competition last night.

“[Nikki's] supercool,” Paul said. “She’s been real supportive of this whole thing. She’s actually pumped up now because she likes my original material way better than all the stuff I do on the show.”

“It was weird. I haven’t ever actually watched any of her movies. I don’t know too much of her career at all, but the person she is super cool.”

“I told her I’m not watching any of [her movies] for a long time… She said, ‘I don’t want you watching’ and I was like ‘I don’t want to!’”

Paul, Paul, Paul. So Nikki supports your career and actually listens to your music and you won’t see her movies… bad boyfriend! I understand why, but if he is not even curious, that’s just wrong.

Paul also confessed he and Nikki are so busy that they don’t spent much time together. But they Skype!! Congratulations to Nikki and Paul! Do you think they make a hot couple, or what??

David Archuleta was invited to perform the “Star Spangled Banner” at the NASCAR Nationwide series Royal Purple 300 event on Saturday, March, 26th.

Archuleta, who was among celebrities Howie Mandel and Molly Ringwald at the racing day action, gave a lovely rendition of the National Anthem for fans.

The 20 year-old also posted a video blog for fans.

Catch both videos – his performance and update are below.  Read more »

Jordin Sparks slipped into a little black dress and amazed the crowd with her fabulous figure.

The American Idol season 6 winner attended the Muhammad Ali Fight Night XVII charity event in Phoenix, Arizona over the weekend and chose a black mini with a deep v neckline and lace insert, highlighting her curves.

The 21 year-old, who used to model for plus-size line Torrid, is rumored to have lost 30 pounds and 6 dress sizes! Fantastic! Jordin always looked great and if she’s happier and healthier than before, even better.

More photos of gorgeous Jordin are under. Read more »

NOOO! American Idol season 7 runner-up David Archuleta was reportedly dropped by his record label, Jive Records, due to poor sales of his latest album “The Other Side Of Down”.

The 20 year-old singer’s 2010 album sold only 67,000 copies, which is totally shameful when compared with his self-titled 2008 debut album. “David Archuleta” went platinum with more than a million copies sold.

David tweeted, “Hey guys, just want to let you know you fans are awesome haha. Just want to let you know I am excited for the opportunities ahead Thanks for the support you continue to show! Means a lot. Just wanted to check in let you know things are going where I feel they should.”

David is such a talented kid. We wish him the best and hope he can quickly snag a fantastic record deal. Go David! We, Idol fans, LOVE you!

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Lea Michele and Jordin Sparks were among the many singers and musicians who came out to celebrate the 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute to legend Barbra Streisand at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

American Idol winner Sparks hit the red carpet of the event with very cute purple streaks in her hair.

Glee star Michele performed for Streisand and took on the classic number My Man.

More photos of both stars are inside. Read more »

Ashley Tisdale’s cheerleader drama Hellcats is getting a new night when it returns from the winter break. Tisdale, who is shown above doing some holiday shopping last week, and the show return to the CW on Tuesday January 25th at 9PM.

The move is strategic, keeping the freshman show out of direct competition with the FOX hit show American Idol, that will be on Wednesday and Thursday.

Are you excited for Hellcats to return?

More Ashley pics below. Read more »

Performing together in Los Angeles on Saturday night, November 21st, teen stars Charice and David Archuleta gave the crowd a good dose of early holiday cheer for the 2010 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Grove in Los Angeles.

American Idol alumni David and Glee’s Charice were perfectly paired in red and black and sang the holiday classic “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.”

Check out all the photos and the video of their duet below.  Read more »