Ryan Seacrest & Julianne Hough Are Leavin’ On A Jet Plane!

Later guyz!

American Idol is in hiatus, and Ryan Seacrest and his movie star GF Julianne Hough are taking off!

We spotted the couple arriving at LAX late Thursday, headed to a unknown destination. (Possibly Cannes?)

Wherever they're headed, they seem really happy to be on their way!

Ch-Ch-Check out more pics of the smiling couple (below)!

A little vacay before all the Rock Of Ages promotion, Jules? We don't blame ya!

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Phillip Phillips Loves Girlfriend, Embraces Talent

We're sorry to say it, ladies, but: Phillip Phillips has a girlfriend. And he's head over heels for the unnamed brunette.

"She is so excited for me," the 21-year old told reporters in a conference call yesterday. "She supported me throughout all of this, and I love her to death."

Phillip added that his gal pal has helped him immensely through his kidney ailment - it came out this week that Phillips underwent EIGHT surgeries during season 11 and is due for one in the near future - and if female voters out there have a problem with his heart being taken, well...

... too bad!

"If a girl [voted] for me because I'm cute, and then gets mad that I have a girlfriend, then she doesn't really like the music," he said. "I'm not some cute guy who is trying to be successful off that. I really want the music to come first."

So, why did YOU vote Phillip Phillips for American Idol winner?

Paula Abdul’s Sound Advice For Brit and Demi

New X Factor judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato have one day of judging under their belt -- but that doesn't mean they couldn't use a few tips!

The world's most infamous reality show judge, Mz. Paula Abdul, has some surprisingly sound advice for the new girls.

The former American Idol and X Factor judge says the key to judging is to remember:

"Live television is just that. You have to go with the flow, speak your mind, and just remember millions of people are watching."

Does she think Brit Brit and Dem are going to do her the job well?

Nope! Paula told reporters:

"I think they're going to be fantastic."

She added that Mz Spears seems "lovely" and "very sweet," and, "Demi seems sweet as well."

Aw!

She has nice things to say about everyone!

That is... excluding those things she said about Simon Cowell!

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Newly Crowned ‘American Idol’ Winner Phillip Phillips To Undergo Kidney Surgery

Just yesterday we heard that the winner of this year’s American Idol is 21 year old Phillip Phillips, and today news has broken that the young man who is on top of the world has to undergo serious surgery for kidney problems. TMZ reported that Phillip needs to undergo urgent surgery, which will take place in the next 7-10 days. Apparently, he has needed to have this surgery for some time but has been putting it off until after the show because it requires considerable recovery time. Now that he has won the whole competition, and walked away with the top title of season 11′s American Idol, he can focus on his health before commencing the Idol Live Tour over summer.

TMZ broke the story … Phillips doctors ordered him to undergo a procedure to fix his severe kidney stone problems — which have worsened since the singer went on “Idol” — but Phillip refused, insisting on finishing the show first.But now that it’s all over … and Phillip won … we’re told he’s finally planning on getting the operation in L.A. in the next 7-10 days. We’re told Phillip’s parents will be flying in for support. Kidney (Read more...)

Rihanna Talks That Talk To Steven Tyler!

Uh...RiRi...is there something you want to tell us??? LOLz!

The Where Have You Been songstress performed on Idol last night...AND fell in love!!

But no, not with this season's winner Phillip Phillips...Rihanna tweeted her love for 64 year old judge, Steven Tyler!

Check out her love letter tweet for the Aerosmith frontman (below), with an Instagrammed screen cap of his face attached:

I'm in love instagr.am/p/K_dshlBM0T/

— Rihanna (@rihanna) May 24, 2012

They found love on the Idol stage...they found love on the IIIIIdol stage...

Well, whatever floats your Battleship, we guess...!!! Ha!

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Aerosmith’s Newest Record Will Hit Stores On…

August 28!!!

It's been 8 years since Aerosmith released a new album, but fans only have a few more months left until the band releases another one.

After Steven Tyler and his boys rocked the American Idol finale on Wednesday with their single Legendary Child, they announced that Music From Another Dimension would be available at the end of the summer.

Their last album, Honkin' on Bobo, only included one original track, while the rest were covers, so fans have actually been waiting for new original tunes since 2001's Just Push Play.

Are U stoked to hear new rock ballads from these guys? Take a peak at the full track list ... AFTER THE JUMP!

Music From Another Dimension Track List:

1. What Could Have Been Love
2. Beautiful
3. Street Jesus
4. Legendary Child
5. Oh Yeah
6. We All Fall Down
7. Another Last Goodbye
8. Out Go the Lights
9. Love Three Times a Day
10. Closer
11. Shakey Ground
12. Love a Lot
13. Freedom Fighter
14. Up on the Mountain

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American Idol Runner-Up Jessica Sanchez Thinks ‘Phillip Deserved To Win’

Such a good sport!

Jessica Sanchez, the 16-year-old American Idol runner-up, isn't too disappointed that she lost to Phillip Phillips. In fact, she thinks he deserved it and is just relieved that the season is over. After the season finale, she told reporters:

"I'm kind of relieved that this whole thing is over, but I'm also going to miss everybody here. I really think that Phillip deserves to win and I'm so happy for him."

She admitted backstage that she kind of had a feeling he "was going to win the whole thing" and explained:

"Phillip has everything about him. He has his funny side and his humble side and he's just an amazing, original artist. I think we all are talented and I think we all are going to have really successful careers."

On top of that, she recognized that Phillips worked harder than all of his competition! Srsly, the guy was in serious pain throughout the entire season because of kidney stones and Sanchez respects his hard work:

"He has worked harder than all of us. We've all been working hard, but he's been having to deal with his health issues, with his kidneys, and I (Read more...)

Jessica Sanchez: Phillip Phillips Deserved to Win American Idol

Upon winning American Idol last night, Phillip Phillips dissolved into tears and hugged his parents. It was a beautiful, pure moment of happiness.

But, moments prior to that celebration, Jessica Sanchez treated viewers to a lovely moment herself: expressing true pride and satisfaction when her opponent's name was called.

"I really think that Phillip deserves to win and I'm so happy for him," Sanchez told reporters after all was said and done, adding of Phillip: "He has his funny side and his humble side and he's just an amazing, original artist."

The same is true for Sanchez, who may have lost, but who was involved in what most consider the best performance of the evening: a duet with Jennifer Holliday on "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going." Watch, be amazed and wish this runner-up luck now:

Jessica Sanchez and Jennifer Holliday American Idol Duet

SHOULD PHILLIP PHILLIPS HAVE WON AMERICAN IDOL?

American Idol’s Finale Flopped!

Sorry Phillip Phillips!

Last night's American Idol finale was the show's lowest rated finale in... FOREVER!

20.7 million may sound like a large number -- but in terms of people watching the season finale of American Idol, that's LOOOOW!

On the bright side, Idol's still pulled in 3 million more than viewers than Dancing with the Stars got for their finale Tuesday night. AND, Idol's 6.1 demo score beats the shiz outa DWTS's 3.2 demo.

Actually, no shows did great last night!

Modern Family's season finale was down from last year's, with 9.9 million amazing viewers.

ABC's other finale of the night, Revenge, stayed stagnant with 7.7 million people still interested it's thickass plot.

So Phillip, you're off the hook.

American Idol’s Finale Flopped!

Sorry Phillip Phillips!

Last night's American Idol finale was the show's lowest rated finale in... FOREVER!

20.7 million may sound like a large number -- but in terms of people watching the season finale of American Idol, that's LOOOOW!

On the bright side, Idol's still pulled in 3 million more than viewers than Dancing with the Stars got for their finale Tuesday night. AND, Idol's 6.1 demo score beats the shiz outa DWTS's 3.2 demo.

Actually, no shows did great last night!

Modern Family's season finale was down from last year's, with 9.9 million amazing viewers.

ABC's other finale of the night, Revenge, stayed stagnant with 7.7 million people still interested it's thickass plot.

So Phillip, you're off the hook.