Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: Model Ali Lohan (1993) American Idol winner Jordin Sparks (1989) Actor Ashley Benson (1989) Swedish singer Basshunter (1984) Actress Brooke Nevin (1982) Actress Heather Don... more info

ContactMusic — Singer Jordin Sparks and actress Minka Kelly have paid tribute to the US Armed Forces by welcoming home the last combat soldiers from Iraq in a special ceremony on Tuesday 20Dec11 The two stars have become fast friends over the past few days after co... more info

Mjsbigblog — Jordin Sparks will be heading overseas for a USO Holiday tour with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey, Minka Kelly, Robert Horry and Thomas ‘Nephew Tommy’ Miles. The trip is the first USO tour for Jordin. more info

Mjsbigblog — This week's New Music Tuesday includes a set list and pre-order for Kelly Clarkson's iTunes Sessions, and new Christmas music from Javier Colon, Matt Giraud, Jordin Sparks and Tim Halperin. Click the jump for more. more info

Mjsbigblog — Scotty McCreery will sing the National Anthem at the Carolina Panthers/Atlanta Falcons football game at the Bank of America stadium in Charlotte, NC. 1 pm EST Lauren Alaina will perform at the York Expo Center, York PA 6 pm. Justin Bieber, Cee Lo Gr... more info

Starpulse — 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 pump... more info

Mjsbigblog — Check out videos from the American Country awards including Jordin Sparks, Carrie Underwood, Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery. more info

Mjsbigblog — Dia Frampton appears on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno NBC 11:35/10:35c Pia Toscano, Casey Abrams and Haley Reinhart Plus Javier Colon, and The Sing-Off’s Backbeats are giving a free live performance at L.A. Live at the Nokia Plaza In Los Angeles... more info

Cross Rhythms — Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Tamela Mann for Sparkle film remake more info

Mjsbigblog — Stars from American Idol perform at the Alma Performing Arts Center in Alma AR on Saturday December 10. Ticket info HERE. The show features Alexis Grace, David Hernandez, Michael Sarver and Lakisha Jones (The poster at the info link lists Gina Gloc... more info