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...

Earlier this week Jordin Sparks had dental surgery, and she has shared her experience with her Twitter followers.

She has spent the past two days on pain medication and says the side effects haven't been very pleasant.

She posted on Twitter on Tuesday: "Recovering from dental surgery yesterday. Jaw is sore & the meds make me nauseous. But I'm 1 step closer having my molar back! chipmunkface... These meds have me in the strangest haze."

The singer/actress fears that her condition may affect an upcoming acting job if she doesn't heal quickly. "How am I gonna do this audition w/ (with) my c...

As we inch closer to the Academy Awards, tons of stars celebrated themselves at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on Sunday night.

Jaimie Alexander of "The Last Stand" (above) was one of the few celebs who showed some skin on the red carpet in a low-cut black Marc Bouwer gown. Most opted for more conservative ensembles in black, navy blue, and other neutrals.

A handful stood out in bright colorful gowns, including Jessica Chastain and Kaley Cuoco in bright red and Lea Michele in a bright pink dress.

Jennifer Garner, whose husband Ben Affleck is earning accolades for "Argo," looked ele...

Tons of celebrities (and pseudo celebrities) attended the VH1 Divas 2012 concert held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sunday.

Stars paid tribute to legendary late entertainers Whitney Houston and Donna Summer. Jordin Sparks, who co-starred with Houston in her last film, "Sparkle," before her death in February performed a medley of the star's hits with Melanie Fiona and Ledisi - "I'm Every Woman," "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" and "How Will I Know."

Kelly Rowland, Adam Lambert and Keri Hilson honored Summer, who died in May, by performing "I Feel Love," "Bad Girls" and ...

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...

American Idol winner Jordin Sparks is one of the many Americans who suffer from migraine headaches, and now she's working with Excedrin to spread the word about migraine awareness - and share her tips for managing them.

The singer/actress is the spokesperson for Excedrin's "Managing Migraines" campaign. The centerpiece of the campaign is the new "My Migraine Triggers" app, now available for free on iTunes, which allows individuals to track their migraine triggers and send relevant data to their doctor.

In addition to explaining how the app works, Jordin shared how she manages her migrai...

For many people Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer, with the kids all back to school and most of the country dreading the coming of the winter months.

Labor Day weekend is also a time to celebrate with friends and family, by having one last hurrah before playtime is over. It's also one of the last times to hit the beach and check out those hot summer bikini bods.

To mark the end of summer, here are our favorite sexy bikini shots some of our favorite celebs have posted this summer.

We would normally be saddened by this, but deep down we know that plenty of celebs live in warmer loc...

Jordin Sparks has thrown her support behind Nicki Minaj in the race for a seat on the American Idol panel.

Producers behind the hit TV talent show are currently searching for a panelist to join newcomer Mariah Carey and record producer Randy Jackson for the next season following the departure of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler.

Minaj is rumored to be in contention for the coveted job, and the show's former winner Sparks is convinced the rapper would make a great judge.

She tells New York Post gossip column Page Six, "I think Nicki would be great. It would be so fun to see what she doe...

Jordin Sparks performed during the opening ceremony of the 2012 US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on Monday. The singer looked stunning in a form-fitted white dress with skin-toned pumps.

Sparks appears on the August cover of Shape magazine, showing off her hot new figure in a blue bikini. She said she lost weight by making changes in her lifestyle.

The singer will be honored with the prestigious Power of Youth award in New York City next month for her charitable contributions.

Sparks currently stars in "Sparkle" opposite the l...

Singers The Jonas Brothers and Jordin Sparks are among the stars set to be honored with prestigious Power of Youth awards in New York City next month.

Actress Vanessa Hudgens, Modern Family star Sarah Hyland, The Vampire Diaries beauty Kat Graham, and Rock of Ages hunk Diego Boneta will also be feted by bosses at trade publication Variety for their charitable contributions during a special event on September 15.

And Boneta, who has worked extensively with the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children's Cancer & Hematology Clinic in Texas, hopes the accolade will inspire other entertainers to follow sui...

Whitney Houston would have been proud of her daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown, who looked lovely on the red carpet for the singer's posthumous film "Sparkle."

Houston's daughter wore a black sequined bandage dress and cute feathered high heels. She was accompanied by her "adopted brother" Nick Gordon.

Before leaving for the event, Bobbi tweeted, "Off to the premiere ! Glammed and all! Time to walk this carpet&rep mommy like she would want me too (: god bless u all ! nickdgordon enjoy!"

She later added, "Wardrobe.. Whatcha think!?2nite was incredible..!#SPARKLE!@JordinSparks &all the cast, I...

"Sparkle," starring the late Whitney Houston, hits theaters this weekend, and co-star Jordin Sparks has opened up about working with the famous songstress.

The former "American Idol" star told the Washington Post, "I read the script and fell in love with it. I related a lot to Sparkle. She's a girl with a dream, and she's gonna do whatever it takes to get to the top."

Sparks won the sixth season of the FOX singing competition and made the change to acting when her music career faltered.

"Sparkle," a remake of a 1976 musical, centers on a gifted Motown who vocalist (Sparks) who finds her ...

This week's rising star is Jordan Sparks!

I hate to admit it, but yes, I am an obsessive viewer of "American Idol." So much so, that I was disappointed I didn't get a phone call from Simon Cowell after the big judge shake-up pre-Ellen. So when i watched Jordan Sparks become the winner of "AI" in 2007, I knew they chose the right one.. I just hoped her win wouldn't let her end up like some of the other "Idols" that never really went anywhere after the show.

But Sparks kept her winning train going... she had big success on the music charts and now she's gearing up for her first film, "Spar...

Singer/actress Jordin Sparks cut herself off from friends for two months after the death of her Sparkle co-star Whitney Houston as she struggled to come to terms with the devastating news.

The No Air hit-maker grew close to Houston while shooting the new rags-to-riches story last year and Sparks was preparing to hit the red carpet with the soul superstar at Clive Davis' pre-Grammys party in Hollywood in February when the icon was found dead in her Beverly Hills hotel room.

Recalling the horror of the night Houston died, she says, "I was about to go change into my dress and there was a k...

Hot, young Hollywood stars showed up at Sunday night's 2012 Teen Choice Awards in Universal City, California.

Demi Lovato wore a short, daring black, gray and yellow dress with a feathered hemline. Hayden Panettiere glittered in a gorgeous purple sequin gown and matching pumps, while Meagan Good showed off her abs in a sexy white and gray pantsuit.

"Glee" star Lea Michele sizzled in a short strapless number, while singer Jordin Sparks wore a flouncy black dress with a plunging neckline.

Fan favorites Justin Bieber and girlfriend Selena Gomez opted to walk the red carpet solo. Check out a...

Jordin Sparks is set to make her big screen debut in the remake of 1976 musical drama Sparkle next month; and to help keep the buzz going for the film she's showing off her hot new figure on the cover of the August issue of Shape Magazine.

The American Idol winner is set to play the title role in the film, about a Motown singer whose dreams of being a star become affected by family turmoil. The late Whitney Houston makes her final film appearance in the movie, as Sparkle's mother. Derek Luke also stars, as her manager Stix.

Jordan talks about her weight loss and the big changes she's made...

On Wednesday night, Carrie Underwood dominated the CMT Music Awards by taking home two trophies - her duet with Brad Paisley "Remind Me" won Collaborative Video Of The Year, and "Good Girl" was named Video Of The Year.

The "American Idol" starlet looked sexy in a short sequined dress with black heels and a matching clutch.

Another "Idol" star, Scotty McCreery, won Breakthrough Video Of The Year for "The Trouble With Girls," while Lady Antebellum took home Group Video Of The Year for "We Owned The Night." Sugarland won Duo Video Of The Year for "I Got You."

Miranda Lambert scooped up Fema...

Welcome to the American Idol finale Mega-Diary! Our annual blow-by-blow recap of what used to be the third-biggest night in television and is now somewhere between the 14th Monday Night Football game and the 15th Monday Night Football game.

But no bother! We’ll press on. And here’s a prediction before the show even starts: The contestants will start singing a song and mid-way through they’ll introduce the original artist to join them onstage. Sorry if I just ruined the show for you.

8:03 – What more could I want to start off the finale than my favorite contestant from this year, Heejun Ha...

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...

Rapper-turned-fashion designer Kanye West has placed his first pair of women's shoes on sale in Paris, France - for almost $6,000.

The Stronger hit-maker debuted his women's wear clothing collection, the DW Kanye West line, at Paris Fashion Week last October, and his models strutted down the runway wearing ivory stilettos made of calf leather and embroidered pearls specially created by West and famed shoe designer Giuseppe Zanotti.

Now, the fashion-forward footwear has gone on sale to the general public, but only fans with deep pockets will be able to pick up a pair - store owners at Co...

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...

There are many trends in the fashion industry, and celebrities follow them obsessively. Often they take a similar look and add their own personal twists.

Check out the ladies above. Lace may be traditional and old fashioned, but these gals are anything but! Jenna Dewan, Selena Gomez & Ashley Tisdale all stepped out in the the same material with different interpretations. Jenna paired her white lace dress with a black belt and pumps. Selena went for a more antique, off-white look. Ashley chose funky leopard-print booties to pair with her dress. Who is your favorite?

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Pop superstar Beyonce has hailed late soul legend Etta James as "one of the greatest vocalists of our time" following her tragic death on Friday.

James died just five days before her 74th birthday after suffering complications from leukaemia.

A host of celebrities took to Twitter.com to pay tribute to the icon as soon as the sad news broke and the messages of condolence are continuing to pour in.

Beyonce has now issued a statement in memory of James, who she portrayed in the 2008 film Cadillac Records. The Crazy In Love beauty also had the honor of singing a cover of James' classic balla...

Jordin Sparks celebrated her 22nd birthday at RPM Nightclub in Las Vegas on Saturday. The "American Idol" star looked cute and curvy in a short animal print dress.

The pop star has never looked better. She says Zumba dancing helped her go from a size 14 to a size 8 in 2011. Portion control also helped her drop the pounds. Jordin famously posted a bikini pic on twitter last year after losing weight.

What do you think of Jordin now?

Weight is a big issue in Hollywood (no pun intended). Celebrities are either too heavy or too thin for sensationalist magazines. However, it's always a feel-good story when a celebrity begins to shed the pounds - here are the most notable celebrity slim-downs of 2011!

Jonah Hill: The Sitter and 21 Jump Street star lopped off 40 pounds this year - he's barely recognizable now, especially compared to his look in The Sitter (which had its released delayed several months). Fans were worried that Jonah wouldn't be as funny if he lost weight - we'll have to see for sure when 21 Jump Street comes...

The second annual American Country Awards took place in Las Vegas last night. Carrie Underwood, who took home three awards, looked cute as a button in a strapless white dress and purple cuffed pumps.

Kristin Chenoweth made fans green with envy in a cleavage revealing gown, while Jordin Sparks looked sophisticated in an off-the-shoulder white dress.

The boys from The Band Perry channeled the '70s with butterfly collared shirts, and Jason Aldean tore up the red carpet in ripped jeans.

Check out all the fashion in the following pages!

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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...