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The youngest winner of American Idol is turning the big 2-0 today! Life after Idol has been good for Jordin Sparks who flew to fame with a string of hits and her signature sweetness. Happy Birthday, Jordin!

Fun Facts about Jordin:
- Jordin spilled to J-14 what her on-the-road essentials are: Spongebob Squarepants and The Office DVDs!
- When Jordin chatted with J-14 about purity rings, she told us that her parents gave her one when she was 13 -- when she had "the birds and the bees" talk.
- Jordin's a serious Twilight fan! She admitted to J-14 that she's read all of the books.

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Photos: Courtesy of Jive Records/Frank Micelotta

Jordin Sparks took a ride in a glass sleigh at Eden Roc in Miami Beach, FL.

Photo: Seth Browarnik/startraksphoto.com

Kristinia DeBarge is not only J-14's intern, she's the new face of Wet Seal! The "Goodbye" singer has been busy doing meet and greets at Wet Seal stores across the country and has already started recording her second album! J-14 chatted with Kristinia and got the scoop on her Wet Seal campaign, Justin Bieber, and Britney Spears!

J-14: Can you tell us about the Wet Seal campaign?
Kristinia DeBarge: It's so bizarre because this time last year, I was working at Forever 21 and a Cuban restaurant! I remember going into Wet Seal and seeing a huge poster of Jordin Sparks and thinking, 'That is so cool. I hope that's me one day.' A year later, I'm the new face of a Wet Seal campaign! It's surreal to me.

J-14: Do you have a favorite outfit from the campaign photo shoots?
Kristinia: My first outfit was this checkered shirt, ripped-up jeans with cowboy boots, a warm off-white sweater vest, and a cute little winter hat. When I'm not working, I'm at home dressed like a regular 19-year-old college girl. I'll be wearing an Abercrombie and Fitch skirt, a button-up shirt, and boots or leggings, a cute tank top, and a jean jacket. When I'm working, I like to be more creative and push the limit with my style.

J-14: Do you want to have your own clothing line?
Kristinia: That's something I'm definitely working towards. I'm so fortunate that I'm even coming out with clothes with Wet Seal! I had a lot of creative control and freedom. I made sure that all the clothes I'm wearing are very true to me and also stuff that girls can wear and feel comfortable in.

J-14: What's your favorite track off your debut album, Exposed?
Kristinia: My favorite track off the whole album changes everyday. Some days it's "Died in Your Eyes," some days it's "Speak Up." It depends on my mood, what I'm going through that day, and what I feel like listening to. I love all my songs. I'm so happy and content with this album, which is important since it's my first album. It's so personal to me, and I want to make sure that everybody understands that these are life experiences that I have gone through.

J-14: How did your family react to the success of "Goodbye" and the album coming out?
Kristinia: They are the most excited family in the world. My family has always been supportive, and their belief and drive made me even more confident and driven in myself. I'm one of those people who loves to work, but I definitely love being with my family. I don't want to ever forget who I am and get caught up in all of that.

J-14: What was it like to interview Justin Bieber as our J-14 intern?
Kristinia:The other day I looked on YouTube and I'm like, 'Wow, it has so many views already!' That's really cool and a great thing for us. I'm really happy for Justin. It's so cute seeing the little girls going crazy over him and screaming. He's really young and a lot of this he's just getting used to - it's awesome for him. Every time I see him he's so full of joy and excited -- I've never seen a kid so happy! He deserves everything that's coming his way.

J-14: Did Britney Spears give you any advice when you opened for her on her Circus tour?
Kristinia: She definitely made sure she introduced herself to me and she said hello. She said, "My babies love your song," and gave me a hug. I know that sometimes you never even meet [the headliner performer] -- you go, perform, and that's it. I was thankful that I even got to meet her. She's really nice!

Check out Kristinia's upcoming meet and greets after the jump:

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Jordin Sparks is still ruling the charts with "Battlefield," but her next single "S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)" is already taking over iPod playlists everywhere too!

Check out these photos from behind-the-scenes of the shoot -- and the video itself below!

Jordin hangs out with the girls!

She's all smiles throughout the shoot!

Jordin takes a photo break with the video's director, Chris Robinson.

What do you think of Jordin? Let us know!

Photos: Courtesy of Jive Records/Frank Micelotta

Demi Lovato's new album Here We Go Again debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart! Demi's second album nabbed the top spot by selling 108,000 copies in the first week, while Jordin Sparks' Battlefield came in at No. 7.

In other album news, the Jonas Brothers' Lines, Vines, and Trying Times fell from the top ten this week, and Hannah Montana 3, the TV soundtrack went from No. 3 to No. 5. Still going strong, Taylor Swift's Fearless remains at No. 9, and has been on the charts for 37 weeks, while Lady Gaga's The Fame is No. 10, making it her 39th week on the Billboard 200!

Did you buy Demi's album? What is your fave song off of it? Are you seeing the star on tour this summer?

Photo: Courtesy of Hollywood Records

To celebrate the release of her album, Battlefield, American Idol winner Jordin Sparks stopped by Planet Hollywood Times Square to put her handprints in cement and meet her fans up close!

What do you think of Jordin's album?

Photos: Courtesy of Planet Hollywood

Forget bad blood between Trace Cyrus and Demi Lovato. Demi's sophomore album, Here We Go Again drops today, and Trace is not only telling peeps to buy the CD, lil sis Miley Cyrus is congratulating her BFF Demi, too.

Fellow Jonas Brothers pal and American Idol alum Jordin Sparks' second album, Battlefield is out in stores today, too! J-14 even got to watch Jordin perform the hit single, "Battlefield," in NYC yesterday afternoon!

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Also out in stores today - another Idol gal, season 7 finalist Brooke White, drops her first post-Idol disc, High Hopes & Heartbreak.

Are you psyched for Demi and Jordin's second albums? Which singer do you like better? What's your fave tune off Here We Go Again and Battlefield?

Photos: Courtesy of Hollywood Records; Courtesy of Jive

Miley has been super busy in Georgia! Down in Savannah to film the flick, The Last Song, Miley went jet skiing with Nick off of Tybee Island on Tuesday, and yesterday, she showed off her new nose piercing on her Twitter page -- though that wasn't exactly on purpose.

"I didn't Tweet about it, no," Miley explains. "I wasn't ready to get slammed for it yet. But I'll let people think of it as they will. I hope no one's upset at me for doing it, because I think it's kind of lame for that to be such a big deal because it's like anything else -- it's just temporary. You can take it out."

Miley isn't the only pop singer with a nose ring -- Jordin Sparks has one, as does Miley's Idol hero! "I'm a huge Kelly Clarkson fan, so i loved when she had her nose pierced," Miley says.

They may have jet skiied together, but Nick didn't join Miley for the body jewelry addition. "He doesn't have a nose piercing!" Miley reveals.

What do you think about Miley, Kelly, and Jordin's nose piercings - hot or not?

J-14 was the ONLY magazine to get a call straight from the Jonas Brothers camp to break the news that there is going to be a FREE surprise concert for their fans TONIGHT in NYC! The concert is at The Fillmore @Irving Plaza at 9 pm -- doors open at 8 pm. The concert is first come, first serve, so hurry and start lining up!

J-14 will be tweeting live from the show, so make sure to follow us on Twitter @j14magazine!

Remember, JB's new album, Lines, Vines and Trying Times comes out in five days and their World Tour, with Jordin Sparks, Honor Society, and on select dates Jesse James and hot new group Wonder Girls, kicks off on June 20 in Dallas, TX.

Make sure to get J-14's JULY issue where we have a JB Prize Blowout! You can even score a pair of tickets or meet and greet passes to one of their summer shows!

If you live in the NYC area, are you going to go to the show?

Photo: Startraks

Jordin Sparks just released the video for her new hit song "Battlefield." Check it out:

Starting June 20 she'll be touring with the Jonas Brothers on their World Tour. Jordin told us she'll be singing "Battlefield," her old songs like "Tattoo," and "One Step At A Time," and some new songs of her new album Battlefield, out July 21!

Do you like Jordin's song "Battlefield"?

American Idol winner Kris Allen will sing the national anthem at the NBA Finals on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. This is his first big gig since he won the title on May 20.

Kris continues the Idol traditional of singing at the big sports showdown since the first season of the show. Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Taylor Hicks, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, and David Cook have all sang the national anthem in pervious years. After Kris sings, game 2 of the finals will kick off between the L.A. Lakers and Orlando Magic.

Quick Kris Facts:
- Kris got started in music by playing viola in elementary school. He also plays the guitar, piano, and ukulele.
- He once worked as a shoe salesman -- and then called his self-produced 2007 album, Brand New Shoes.
- Kris was in the Arkansas all-state orchestra!

Photo: Courtesy of Fox

Savannah Outen posted a cool new video featuring the Epiphone Ed Hardy guitar she designed -- aka the exact same one YOU can win from J-14 -- and gave J-14 a shout out, too! Check out her cover of Jordin Sparks' new single, "Battlefield," then head over to J-14's win it page to enter the contest!

Don't forget to tell us what you think of Savannah's cover!

American Idol season six winner Jordin Sparks took the Idol stage just hours ago tonight to make her debut performance of her new single, "Battlefield." The song is the first single off her second album, due out this summer.

"Battlefield" was co-written by OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder (who also wrote Leona Lewis's "Bleeding Love" with Jesse McCartney). The song is currently available on iTunes.

Jordin will take hit the road this summer with the Jonas Brothers and Honor Society on the 52-date world tour starting in Dallas June 20.

What do you guys think of Jordin's new song?

Photo: Courtesy of Frank Micelotta / PictureGroup for FOX

The stars were all about their moms today on Twitter... here's just a taste of what your fave celebs were doing on this Mother's Day!

David Archuleta was talking on the phone with his mom and also chatting with his siblings, Spectacular!'s Simon Curtis was missing his mom and Privileged's Lucy Hale wished she was with her mom as well (she's up in Canada filming a Lifetime movie).

Debby Ryan took her mom to a movie and 10 Things I Hate About You's Nicholas Braun was spoiling his mom with presents. Jennifer Stone hit the flea market with her mama and Jordin Sparks had both her mom and grandma show up at her photo shoot.

Demi Lovato spread the Mother's Day love to all her fans' moms too -- and added that everyone should go to her tour this summer with their moms. Push Play's Steve said to tell three strangers, "Happy Mother's Day." Nicole Richie used the day as a way to get the word out about moms in need. And Nick Cannon had a special shout-out to single moms, like his.

Sabrina Bryan, Kristin Cavallari, Jake T. Austin, and The Academy Is...'s Bill Beckett all Tweeted their Mother's Day wishes too.

Check out all the Mother's Day love that went out online today...

What did you guys do today for Mother's Day?

J-14's following your favorite stars on Twitter and we're kicking off a new J-14.com feature to highlight what's going on in the Twitterverse today!

The most popular activity the stars were doing on this sunny Sunday (the weather was beautiful in both LA and NY!)? Watching Zac Efron's movie 17 Again. It's no wonder the movie is #1 at the box office, bringing in an estimated $24 million!

The Suite Life on Deck's Debby Ryan saw it and said it was "sooo funny!" Singer (and Jonas Brothers pal) Tiffany Giardina also saw the movie today and says "17 is my new lucky number :)." And perhaps in the biggest compliment of all, Wizards of Waverly Place star Selena Gomezsaw 17 Again today too -- and it wasn't her first time! "Seeing 17 Again. Again." she Tweeted from her Blackberry.

Other activities the stars were up to today? Some were hard at work: Jordin Sparks had choreography rehearsal, Miranda Cosgrove read to kids with Shia LaBeouf and Jesse McCartney, Taylor Swift kicked off her tour and was on the bus to Indiana, and Mitchel Musso was busy writing music.

Others spent the day relaxing: Joel Madden had an "awesome" brunch with Nicole Richie and baby Harlow, and Wizards of Waverly Place's Jennifer Stone hit up a flea market. And Miley Cyrus was busy traveling in Europe, and squeezed in some sight-seeing in Rome!

How did you guys spend your Sunday today?



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It seems the whole world has gone gothic this fall. But it's not just clothes that are getting a shadowy makeover. Check out Jordin Spark's black nails at MTV's 2008 VMAs.

What do you think of her nighttime nails?

Photo: Startraks

Thousands of screaming fans got one-step closer to being Varsity Fanclub's future loves after their first ever arena show in Trenton, NJ, where they opened for Jordin Sparks and Jesse McCartney! J-14 was the only magazine there, hanging out with the boys backstage, at sound check, at dinner and before and after their performance! Head to our MySpace page to check out all the deets from the event, plus exclusive videos and photos!

Check out Drew's vid below!

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Jordin Sparks defended her response to Russell Brand's purity ring comments about the Jonas Brothers during the Sunday night VMAs.

"It's something I feel strongly about, but I wish I worded it differently," the American Idol said. "That somebody who doesn't wear a promise ring isn't necessarily a slut, but I can't take it back now." Jordin continued, "It was a split-second thing, and it came out kind of wrong." She also said that she doesn't regret making the comment and has nothing against Russell Brand.

What do you guys think? Was Jordin's comment out of line?

A joke from comedian/host Russell Brand about the Jonas Brothers' purity rings enraged fans and celebrities like Jordin Sparks and Paris Hilton at this year's VMAs. As Jordin announced T.I.'s performance, she stood up for Kevin, Nick and Joe's decision to wear the rings. "I just have one thing to say about promise rings," Jordin said. "It's not bad to wear a promise ring because not everybody--guy or girl--wants to be a slut."