R&B star Jason Derulo has heaped praise on his singer girlfriend Jordin Sparks for her efforts in aiding his recovery from a 2012 neck injury.

The Whatcha Say hitmaker fractured a vertebrae in his neck after falling awkwardly on his head during a dance routine practice and underwent several months of rehabilitation to recover.

The singer admits that the gruelling process was a humbling experience as he lost his independence and had to be assisted with the smallest of tasks, but insists that the everyday struggles brought him closer to the former American Idol star.

He tells E! News, "The...

R&B star Jason Derulo returned to the stage for the first time since his 2012 neck injury with a performance on U.S. TV on Tuesday night (07May13).

The Whatcha Say singer fractured a vertebrae in his neck after falling on his head while practising a dance routine, and he underwent several months of rehabilitation to recover.

He proved he is back to full fitness when he performed an energetic routine for his new single The Other Side on American talent show Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday.

The high-octane performance began with the star in a head-stand before dancing his way through the...

Jordin Sparks attended KIIS FM's 2012 Jingle Ball at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday night, and she rocked a tight red dress at the event.

She brought her boyfriend Jason Derulo and recently opened up about the seriousness of their relationship. The couple has been dating for over a year, so is there an engagement in the future?

She told Life & Style on Dec. 2, "I don't want him to feel pressure and I don't want to be that girl, but I do find myself sometimes going, 'Wouldn't it be great?'"

When the former "American Idol" star promoted her new fragrance, Ambition, at a mall in...

Stars braved the steamy temperatures in Las Vegas to celebrate music at the Billboard Music Awards and show off the latest styles. However, not everyone was up to the task - here are the best and worst dressed at the Billboard Music Awards.

Best: Taylor Swift, at first glance, looked like she was a wardrobe malfunction waiting to happen. Instead, we got the classy and proper style we've come to expect from the star.

Worst: We want to give Jason Derulo props for being a little outside the box with the dotted suit, but it looks like he forgot a tie or a vest or something so we don't h...

Singer Jordin Sparks is having second thoughts about her purity pledge after confessing she is "smitten" with her new boyfriend Jason Derulo.

The "No Air" hitmaker was first linked to the R&B star in September, when insiders spotted the cosy couple at his 22nd birthday party. Derulo finally confirmed the dating rumors earlier this month, revealing the couple had grown really close after he fractured a vertebrae in his neck - and now former American Idol champ Sparks has broken her silence on the blossoming romance.

During an appearance on U.S. breakfast show Today on Monday, she explained...

Jason Derulo has confirmed longstanding reports he's dating Jordin Sparks, revealing the couple has "gotten closer" since he fractured a vertebrae in his neck earlier this month.

The No Air hit-maker was first linked to the R&B star in September, when insiders claimed they appeared cozy at Derulo's 22nd birthday party.

Derulo insisted he was "just friends" with the singer, but he's now admitted they are in a relationship - and their bond has grown even stronger since his accident, which has left him sporting a neck brace.

He tells People.com, "We are together. She lives in Phoenix and...

R&B singer Jason Derulo feels "blessed" to be alive after fracturing a vertebrae in his neck this week because the majority of people who suffer the injury are left paralyzed.

The "Whatcha Say" hitmaker fell on his head while practicing a high-energy routine for his show and was rushed to the hospital in Miami, Florida.

DeRulo subsequently axed his entire tour, which was due to start next month, to give himself time to recover.

The star has been ordered to wear a neck brace over the next few months, but he is just grateful to be alive after the accident.

In a post on his Facebook.com pa...

R&B singer Jason Derulo has been forced to cancel his upcoming tour after fracturing vertebrae in his neck.

The Whatcha Say hit-maker sustained the injury while practicing a high-energy routine for the shows on Tuesday. He fell on his head and was rushed to a hospital in Miami, Florida, where doctors reportedly told him he was lucky not to have been left paralyzed.

Soon after the accident, Derulo posted a picture of himself sporting a neck brace on Twitter.com, alongside the words, "I fractured my neck doing tumbling & acrobatics 4 (sic) tour! Always tryin 2 (sic) push boundaries 4 you...

Jordin Sparks kicked off "Winter In Venice" at The Venetian and The Palazzo in Las Vegas yesterday. The "American Idol" star looked fab in a little black dress.

Jordin was recently linked to singer Jason Derulo after he attended her 22nd birthday party in September, but he insists they are just friends.

Jordin stars in the upcoming remake of "Sparkle" about three Harlem, New York-based sisters who form a group in the late 1950s. Sparks plays the title character alongside Whitney Houston and Cee Lo Green.

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Jason Derulo has dismissed reports he's dating Jordin Sparks, insisting he's "just friends" with the singer.

The No Air hit-maker attended the R&B star's belated 22nd birthday party in Hollywood on Sunday and insiders claimed the pair went public with their affections for one another.

However, the Whatcha Say hit-maker insists his relationship with Sparks is purely platonic.

He tells CBSNews.com, "We're just friends. Jordin Sparks is an absolute sweetheart. She's a very nice girl. We've been friends for a while now."

Jordin Sparks is dating Jason Derulo, the singer's rep confirms.

Love is in the air for American Idol winner Jordin Sparks! The 21-year-old singer is dating fellow pop star Jason Derulo.

Friends for years, the pair decided to take things to the next level this summer after Sparks dropped 30 pounds and Derulo noticed her anew.

Drulo saw Sparks "in a whole new light in the Bahamas," an insider told Us Weekly. "She lost over 30 pounds and looks amazing -- and he told her. It started there and they have been really reconnecting, now as lovers and not just friends."

The couple cozied up t...

Jason Derulo found an unusual source of inspiration for his new album - the R&B star has written a song about his alleged stalker.

The singer's track Be Careful was inspired by a fling that turned "very scary" when the unnamed woman began following him around.

However, Derulo insists he is to blame for the terrifying encounter since he willingly embarked on the short-lived romance.

He tells Digital Spy, "The record's full of different songs. I mean, there's a song I wrote about a stalker on there. It was very scary. It started out being what I thought was a one-night stand, but it tur...

R&B star Jason Derulo will show off his presenting skills as co-host of this year's MOBO Awards.

The Whatcha Say hit-maker is set to front the prestigious Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards, which will take place in Glasgow, Scotland on October 5th.

The star, who will also perform at the event, says, "It's a real honor to be presenting and performing at the Mobo Awards this year. It's such a huge event to be part of and I'm super excited to come back to the U.K., it's going to be a lot of fun."

Singers Jessie J, Katy B and Alexis Jordan are also slated to perform at the ceremony.

Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez were the belles of the ball at last night's Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles, taking home 11 trophies (actually surfboards) between them. But forget about the winners. We want to focus on the fashion!

Tyra Banks was catty in a black leather bodysuit, while stars such as Selena & Demi Lovato opted for dresses with tiny trains on them.

Blake Lively wore a vibrant orange dress, and Cameron Diaz chose a simple beige strapless number.

Just in case you want to know who won, check out the list HERE!

Or check out what all the gals (and guys) wore below:

Selena Go...

Wondering what goes on inside NBC's America's Got Talent? Look no further. Starting with Wednesday night's results show, I'll be bringing you quotes and observations from the sixth season of TV's only variety-competition series.

First, the facts: only four acts moved forward - dance troupe Fatally Unique, favorites Zuma Zuma and Team iLuminate, and impressionist Melissa Villasenor, who was the judges' choice. The studio audience seemed to approve of the results, even breaking out into a "Zuma" chant as the African acrobats stood on stage alongside Yellow Designs Stunt Team.

But what did...

Last night hip-hop artist, Jason Derulo, kicked off Memorial Day Weekend at PURE Nightclub inside Caesars Palace with a smash hitting performance. The singer showed up on the red carpet looking like a true star sporting a leather jacket and dark shades. Just passed midnight Derülo entered the club and was joined at his VIP table by friends and a group of scantily-clad beauties.

The 21-year-old crooner got on the mic just passed 1:30 a.m. and hyped the crowd by asking, "Where all my single ladies at," before breaking into his chart topping single, "Ridin' Solo." His fans and clubgoers sang...

Hunky singer Jason Derulo hopes his nude shoot for a top British women's magazine will encourage his male fans to regularly check for testicular cancer.

The "Ridin' Solo" hitmaker has stripped off for the June issue of Cosmopolitan in a bid to raise awareness of the disease and he wants men everywhere to "take care" of their privates.

He says, "I'm very proud of my manhood. It's the best part of my body, so I want to look after it. That's why it's important to raise awareness of testicular cancer; we need to be more open about our health, go for check-ups and take care of our bodies.

"I ...

It’s that time of year again! Los Angeles' 102.7 KIIS FM’s annual summer kick-off bash, Wango Tango, is coming up and we’re bringing you an exclusive look at the lineup! Check it out!

Performances will include: Ke$ha, Pitbull ft. Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, Lupe Fiasco, T-Pain, Jason Derulo, Far East Movement, New Boyz, Cody Simpson and Cobra Starship; hosted by Ryan Seacrest with special guest… Britney Spears! She’s back b*tches!

Tickets go on sale April 2nd but you can get yours early by signing up to be a KIIS VIP member for free at www.kiisfm.com! The concert will be held at the STA...

R&B sensation Jason Derulo snubbed the chance to play guitar legend Jimi Hendrix in a big screen biopic - because he's eager to finish off his second album.

The Whatcha Say hit-maker enjoyed a stellar 2010, during which his debut album went gold around the world. The star has been approached by movie bosses to play rock icon Hendrix, but he's too busy to commit to film roles because he's recording a follow-up record.

He tells Britain's Daily Record, "I've turned down a lot of movies and commercials and one of them was for an autobiography of Jimi Hendrix playing the main man. That would...

Who is the best dancer in the music game today? Well, the answer to that question is open for discussion, and up to you to decide. The art form of dance however, aside from the creation of music, has remained the secondary form of artistic expression of main importance in music entertainment. Used primarily to liven up stage performances, music videos, and as an added extension to the visual platform. Here are a few of today's top performers in music for whom the medium of dance has become second nature.

NE-YO

Singer NE-YO, in his latest video for single "One In A Million,"embodi...

Lady Gaga and Katy Perry are set to go head-to-head at this year's MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) with five nominations apiece.

The pop stars are leading the field ahead of the awards show in November with nods in categories including Best Pop, Best Female and Best Song - and they will compete against Rihanna in all three categories. Miley Cyrus and Usher join the trio in the Best Pop category, while Shakira and Cyrus are also up for Best Female.

The Best Song prize will be a competition between Gaga's Bad Romance, Perry's California Gurls and Usher's OMG, while Rihanna features twice w...

Vampires dominated The Teen Choice Awards on Monday night, as the "Twilight" franchise scooped up 12 surf-board shaped trophies and TV drama "The Vampire Dairies" took home seven.

"Twilight" actor Robert Pattinson, country music sensation Taylor Swift, and pop star Justin Bieber each received four awards.

The winners were chosen by more than 85 million online votes.

In total, 105 award winners were announced, spanning movies, television, music, sports and fashion.

Check out Hilary Duff at the award show!

See photos of Megan Fox!

Peruse pics of Nina Dobrev!

MTV just announced the "2010 MTV Video Music Awards" nominees with Lady Gaga leading the way with an incredible 13 nods including "Best Pop Video," "Best Female Video" and "Best Dance Music Video" for her global chart-topping hit "Bad Romance."

No stranger to breaking records, Gaga can now boast having the most nominations ever in a single VMA as well as being the first female artist nominated for two different videos in the "Video of the Year" category for "Bad Romance" and "Telephone" featuring Beyoncé.

"I'm so honored for all the little monsters and self-professed freaks of the unive...

KIIS FM’s Wango Tango brought out some of the hottest celebs of young Hollywood and Starpulse was there to give you an exclusive backstage look!

Want to see who had Bieber Fever? Check it out!

Chris Brown is in the building, but nowadays he is sitting up in the balcony instead of sitting center stage. In a celebrity culture that typically forgets about DUI’s, arrests, and public scandals almost immediately after they happen, Chris Brown has not had that luck. The domestic violence case that shocked his fans and other celebrities’ alike still haunts him every day, as he went from being one of the biggest up and coming musicians to barely getting his music played on the radio. After the news broke that he had assaulted his ex-girlfriend Rihanna back in February 2009, he was dropped...

R&B star Jason Derulo is lobbying for a guest spot on TV hit "Glee," insisting he'd make the perfect class clown.

Derulo admits he's a huge fan of the musical show, and would love the chance to try his hand at acting as well as singing.

He says, "I'd like to play the goofy, funny guy."

The "Watcha Say" hitmaker insists he's had plenty of practice, fooling around during his own school career. He adds, "I did joke around a lot, and I did get in trouble for joking around all the time."

See more photos of Jason here!

Many, many, many times Ryan tells us the results of the show will be shocking, and finally Seacrest’s hype is absolutely spot on. Big Mike getting the boot? Not so fast.

I’ve always been a fan of the judge’s save. I think it adds a great sense of drama to the show. It’s much better to see them singing with a sense of purpose at the end of the show, rather than just a flat ode of farewell. The other reason the save is a great idea? Moments like tonight.

I’m not sure what America was thinking, but Big Mike is the best competitor left in the show. Despite that, he couldn’t outlast the ...

When does Jason Derulo have time to sleep? His #1 hit songs "Whatcha Say?" and "In My Head" are getting serious airtime the radio, and probably on your iPod. He can sing, dance, act, and has written songs for some of the biggest names in pop and hip hop - when he was as young as sixteen!

Derulo recently toured with Lady Gaga (and hinted to an upcoming tour of his own), created a web series based on his rise to fame and contributed his time to Haiti relief. To top it off: this talented performer's debut album came out on March 2!

Despite all of his talent and success, Derulo is humble, tha...

Jason Derulo has found a pop mentor in Lady Gaga after she took him aside before a tour date and told him he was "special".

The singer recently completed his first tour as the Poker Face star's support act - and he insists he couldn't have had a better starting point and a better person to hit the road with.

He tells WENN, "She said some really cool words to me. She looked into my eyes and said, 'Jason, I've met a lot of talented people and seen a lot of talented people but I just wanted to let you know that you're special and you're a star.' That meant a lot coming from her."

But, now t...