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With a new album coming out in just a couple of weeks, Demi Lovato has put her troubles behind her and is focusing on the future.

The 19 year-old singer says she still struggles with those personal issues (an eating disorder and cutting) as anyone in recovery does, but Lovato says the decisions she makes now and her friends keep her on the right path.

“I surround myself with people that are beneficial in my recovery and my recovery is still a daily battle and I definitely hang out with people that support me in making the right decisions,” Lovato said.

“I’m a happier and healthier person today because of the choices I’ve made.”

The “Skyscraper” singer said those good choices have helped her overcome so much and that the title of her album reflects her being able to rise and rebuild her life.

“Unbroken is basically me and who I am today,” Lovato continued. “I’m unbroken and after everything I’ve been through I’m still standing strong, like a skyscraper.”

Unbroken goes on sale September 20th. See the cover art here.

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]

Vanessa Hudgens stopped to pose on the red carpet at the premiere of her latest movie Sucker Punch, held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening.

The 22 year-old actress chose a long Jenny Packham dress with style influences from old Hollywood – much like the characters’ 40s costuming in the movie.

Hudgens just sat down with Ellen DeGeneres to talk about the movie and her dating status. Here’s what she had to say to the host:

Ellen: I know that you’re out of a relationship now. Are you friendly [with Zac Efron]? That’s hard to be in the business because you’re both successful and bound to run into each other.
Vanessa: No, we’re good. After being in a relationship with someone that long, you stay friends.
Ellen: How long were you together with Zac?
Vanessa: Five years.
Ellen: Five years. Wow, that’s a long time. But you’re friendly?
Vanessa: Yes.
Ellen: Are you single now or you dating?
Vanessa: Yes, I’m single.
Ellen: You’re single? But there’s a guy, I saw a picture of, that is saying you’re dating.
Vanessa: Can’t a girl have friends?
Ellen: Yes, they can. But there’s a guy that looks like he’s more than a friend.
Show photo of Josh Hutcherson
Vanessa: Aww, I love him. We just did a movie together and we had the best time.

Vanessa and Josh have remained close friends after filming Journey 2 together and Hutcherson was spotted at the Sucker Punch after party, supporting his costar and friend.

Sucker Punch opens in theaters this Friday, March 25th.

More photos of Vanessa are under. Read more »

Taylor Swift got a very public Valentine from Owl City musician Adam Young.

Young says he just recently decoded the hidden message Swift put in the liner notes of her Speak Now album and discovered the secret word in the lyrics of “Enchanted” is ADAM.

Swift has said about that song:

“It was about this guy that I met in New York City, and I had talked to him on email before, but I had never met him,” Swift told the magazine in November 2010. “Meeting him, it was just this overwhelming feeling of, ‘I really hope that you’re not in love with somebody.’ And the whole entire way home, I just remember … sitting there thinking, am I ever gonna talk to this person again? It was that feeling of pining away for a romance that may never even happen.”

Young has composed his own words to her song “Speak Now” and tells her how awesome he thinks she is and how impressed he is.

On the band’s blog he writes:

“Everything about you is lovely. You’re an immensely charming girl with a beautiful heart and more grace and elegance than I know how to describe. You are a true princess from a dreamy fairy tale, and above all, I just want you to know … I was enchanted to meet you too.”

Swift, who is in Asia on tour hasn’t commented on her Valentine song. What do you think?

Justin Bieber got philosophical on twitter with a message to fans.

Bieber, who has a new single with Chris Brown set to drop in the next few days, may be feeling a little pressure from fans as Brown just got into a very nasty twitter argument with Raz-B where homophobic slurs were slung like hash at a diner.

Bieber is trying to stay out of the public fray and not incur a backlash from fans who are ticked the Canadian pop star has decided to work with Brown. The Biebs posted this on twitter:

@chrisbrown new year. new opportunity. new music. #itsaboutthattime

all people are equal and all people deserve respect. but with the respect the lord teaches forgiveness. a new year is coming. let him judge

that’s all i really got to say about that. I just wanna make music and do what i love. I wanna give back for my blessings and enjoy 2011…

everybody enjoy their new years and have fun. 2010 only ends once. : ) #itsalmostnewyears

What do you think?

Are you angry that Justin has recorded with Chris Brown or do you think it’s the right thing to do and give Brown another opportunity?

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift are really very close friends. According to Selena, the two talk “everyday” and hang out as often as they can. Gomez said in an interview there is no pretense between the BFF’s and they don’t sit around complaining they can’t get out and do normal things:

“That’s probably why she’s one of best friend cause we don’t have that… ‘Oh my gosh, it’s so hard to be us. We can’t go anywhere.’ Like, we don’t do that. We go to the mall, we go to the movies, we go to iHop.”

Gomez also says that she and Taylor are “crazy gift givers” and Swift fills boxes with lots of smaller trinkets for her friends.

Check out Selena above as she talks about her friendship with Taylor.

Happy Birthday to Miley Cyrus! The superstar turns 18 today and the “Can’t Be Tamed” singer is enjoying herself to the max. Miley has said she plans on having a very long celebration:

“I have a birthday month. I do the whole month of November. Thanksgiving, cake – [it’s] all about me on Thanksgiving!”

Cyrus has already started her parties. On Sunday November 21st, after her performance of “Forgiveness and Love” at the 2010 American Music Awards, (see photos here) she headed to Los Angeles hotspot Trousdale for some fun. Demi Moore, Rumer Willis, Kyle Massey, Kelly Osbourne and her mom Tish Cyrus all headed inside to dance and enjoy the evening.

Miley made waves that night with Nickelodeon star Avan Jogia. The two were photographed as the Disney teen leaned back and Avan kissed her neck. While the photo is steamy (check it out below) the two are reportedly still “getting to know each other,” and she is happily single playing the field.

She’s 18 and enjoying herself – good for her!

Check out her sexy Avan kiss photo inside. Read more »

Provocative and controversial, Skins will hit the airwaves of MTV in January 2011 and bring the hit British show to an American audience. This version will be set in Baltimore, Maryland and follow a group of teenagers and their exploits in love, drinking, casual sex, eating disorders, “Daddy issues,” drugs and anything else sure to cause a ruckus by parent’s groups around the country. The drama is written by teenagers and stars real, unknown teens to provide authenticity to the stories.

The preview below gives you a taste of the explicitness of the show – it is not for younger viewers and is NSFW so be warned.

Click the link to check out what all the hype is about. Read more »

Victoria Justice and Avan Jogia are costars on Victorious and great friends off screen too. The duo shared with Popstar! that yes, guys and girls can be just friends.

Lucy Hale is one of the stars of the new show on ABC Family, Pretty Little Liars, which debuts on June 8th. The actress gave a very quick overview of the plot on PLL’s facebook page. Check it.

Who’s gonna watch PLL? Are you excited? It is a great book – hope the show is as good.