Jessica Sanchez and Deandre Brackensick are officially a couple!

American Idol season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez, 16, admitted to her fans via UStream that she is dating fellow Idol finalist Deandre Brackensick, 17.

During an internet video chat with her fans via Ustream, Jessica Sanchez teased her fans about her secret.

“I got a secret and I want you guys to guess,” she wrote.

A fan asked, “Got a Boyfriend?”

The 16-year-old Fil-Mexican answered without hesitation.

“Deandre. He’s my boyfriend. Love you guys. Byeeee!” was her quick reply.

Jessica and Deandre, along with the other 10 finalists, are currently on the road for the American Idol summer tour which will culminate in the Philippines on September 21, 2012 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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Jessica Sanchez to hold series of concerts in the Philippines!

Good news Jessica Sanchez fans! Jessica Sanchez will hold a series of concerts in the Philippines.

Aside from the Philippine leg of the Idol Tour which will happen on September 21, the Filipino-Mexican powerhouse will reportedly hold a series of solo shows in 5 cities in the Philippines.

Included in the list are Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Bataan. You’re probably wondering why Bataan. Well, that’s the hometown of Jessica’s mom and where her mother-side relatives are.

Jessica gained worldwide fame for joining and ending as the runner-up of the 11th season of American Idol. She recently sang the U.S. National Anthem at the PBS National Memorial Day Concert, as well as at the Pacquiao-Bradley fight and at the Game 1 of the current NBA finals.

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VIDEO: Jessica Sanchez – National Anthem – 2012 NBA Finals Game 1

American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez made Filipinos proud to be Filipinos again by singing the U.S. National Anthem before the 2012 NBA Finals Game 1: Miami Heat at Oklahoma City Thunder.

Pinoys love basketball and “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Jessica is perfect. So proud to be Pinoy!

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Jessica Sanchez to Visit the Philippines in September for American Idol 2012 Live in Manila Tour!

Jessica Sanchez is coming to the Philippines as confirmed by concert producer Ovation Productions.

Jessica will be joined by the rest of the American Idol Top 10 finalists in the Manila stop of the show's world tour this September.

The 16-year-old Filipino-American-Mexican American Idol runner-up, whose mother Editha hails from Bataan, will be performing at the Smart Araneta Coliseum for the 2012 edition of the "American Idol LIVE! Tour" on September 21.

The Philippines is the only country outside of North America that is included in the two-month tour, and is slated to be the finale show of the "Idol" finalists.

Jessica Sanchez to Sing US National Anthem at Pacquia-Bradley match on June 10!

Fil-Mexican AI11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez will be singing the US national anthem Star Spangled Banner, this June 10 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the Pacquiao-Bradley boxing match. Thousands of people are expected to watch on the area, while millions are expected to watch in live stream via Pay-Per-View.

Jessica, a 16-year old performer, has recently emerged as the top contender, runner up of the recently concluded American Idol, where Phillip Phillips emerged as the season’s winner.

On the other hand, teenage singer Kirby Asunto from New Jersey, a Fil-Am, will sing the Philippine National Anthem, Lupang Hinirang on the same boxing night.

VIDEO: Jessica Sanchez performs ‘I Will Always Love You’ & ‘I Am Telling You I’m Not Going’ on NBC “Today” Show

Jessica Sanchez guests on NBC’s morning show, Today, and performs “I Will Always Love You” and “I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.” Matt Lauer also gets to interview her. Just yesterday, Jessica made an appearance on ‘Live With Kelly’ and also performed the same Whitney Houston hit.

Watch her interview and performance below (I Will Always Love You)":

Watch her perform “I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” below:

VIDEO: Jessica Sanchez guests and performs ‘I Will Always Love You’ on “Live With Kelly”

“She might have been the second but she definitely placed first in my heart.” These were the words of popular television host Kelly Ripa when she introduced “American Idol” runner-up Jessica Sanchez on her show "Live! With Kelly" on Tuesday morning in New York (Tuesday night in Manila).

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VIDEO: Jessica Sanchez sings "Star Spangled Banner" and "The Prayer" for Memorial Day in Washington

"American Idol" alumni Jessica Sanchez and Chris Daughtry joined more than a dozen other performers in the annual National Memorial Day Concert in Washington DC on Sunday, May 27 (Monday, May 28 in Manila).

The concert, broadcast live from the US Capitol's West Lawn, is staged annually on the eve of Memorial Day, a holiday honoring men and women who died serving in the US Armed Forces.

Sanchez opened the program with her singing the US national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner," and later sang "The Prayer," one of her trademark songs from "Idol."

It is Sanchez's first performance since the "Idol" finale, where she lost the grand prize to Phillip Phillips.

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Washington DC-based Group Wants Transparency on Final American Idol Results!

Tapos na ang Season 11 ng American Idol pero hindi pa tapos ang pagtatanong ng mga supporter ni Jessica Sanchez tungkol sa resulta ng botohan.

Isang sulat na may petsa na May 25 para sa American Idol producer na si Nigel Lythgoe ang ipinadala ng mga opisyal ng Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC), Inc., isang non-profit at non-governmental organization na may opisina sa Washington D.C. sa Amerika.

Sinuportahan ng MHC ang Idol journey ni Jessica at sa sulat na pinirmahan ng mga executive directors na sina Arnedo Valera, Grace Valera-Jaramillo at Jesse Gatchalian, hinihiling nila sa producer ng singing competition na ilabas nito ang eksaktong bilang ng mga boto na natanggap ni Jessica at ng American Idol Season 11 winner na si Phillip Phillips.

THE LETTER. Ito ang nilalalman ng kanilang sulat:

"Congratulations on the successful season of the American Idol which has become a globally supported spectacle on television entertainment. We likewise congratulate the winner Phillip Phillips for winning the title this year.

"Our Washington, D.C.-based organization, the Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC), a non-profit organization that secures and promotes cultural diversity, has been actively involved in the voting for Filipina-Mexican contestant Jessica Sanchez, who ranked Number 2 in the contest. It was a remarkable feat which Ms. Sanchez has reached.

"In the spirit of transparency and public trust, we are earnestly seeking an explanation as to how the judging of the winners are arrived at.

"How those 132,000,000 votes cast were reached, and as to how many went to the individual singers.

"We do not want to be misconstrued as sour grapers, because we were supportive of Jessica Sanchez, but because we deserve to know the entire process, including the information as to how a board of auditors (if there is) conducts the tallying of scores.

"We hope that this letter would merit your due attention. Thank you so much."

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‘American Idol’ Winner Phillip Phillips Had Eight Operations During The Show!

Soon after Phillip Phillips was named the “American Idol” 2012, it was learned the winner would soon undergo kidney surgery.

Father Phillip Phillips Sr. said his son is in good shape but he walks like an old man because he has to endure the pain from the stint inside him.

The newly-crowned “American Idol” winner’s father revealed that his son will have to undergo surgery after the Wednesday, May 23 finale.

“He’s doing good right now, but it’s been a long hard struggle for him. I’m so proud of him. He just sucked it up and endured and he overcomes,” Phillip Phillips Sr. told reporters. His mother Sheryl Phillips added, “That’s our baby and we’re just so happy that he made it through.”

He went on: “He’s been doing [well], but it’s just grueling hours and it’s just amazing what he’s done through the journey. Eight operations since we started American Idol … He’s hitting 50 percent, but he’s still up there swinging away.”

Phillips Sr. said the kidney problem is quite topical problem for their family, as he also has kidney stone. “I’ve had them. Where we live at is like the kidney stone capital of the world. It’s in the water,” the singer’s father said.

Phillips mom admitted that watching her son performing weekly was not easy because she “could tell he’s been in pain the whole time.”

Phillips was rushed to ER early in the season for the kidney stones. “He’s had a surgery since he started American Idol already to get through. That’s why they put the stint in him [so they] could keep his kidney functioning good,” Phillips Sr. said.

“Physically he’s in good shape. He said it’s painful wearing the stint. That’s why you see him moving like an old man. He can’t move. I can’t wait until he has his surgery and he recovered and ya’ll see him 100%,” he added.

According to Radar Online, previously Phillip Jn. refused to get kidney surgery until he triumphed. “I’ve been sick this whole show,” Phillips told Kelly Ripa after calling into “Live! With Kelly” on Thursday morning. “I’m trying to get all my work done, to recover.”

“I’ll be having [surgery] here soon,” Phillips added. “I’m getting prepared for all that. I’m ready to feel better, feel like myself.”

Speaking to reporters, the singer added it was a difficult ride during the show – he was allowed to sit out the weekly Ford videos in order to rest – but he was helped by his team of physicians. “I’m going to get some surgery done, so I’m going to get all better for the tour,” he said.

“It was very tough [getting through the season]. I had great doctors and great people surrounding me [who] really helped out, so it’s just a blessing to be here.”

He also revealed that he even was thinking of dropping out of the show: “You know, I had some bad days and I had some pretty good days. It was rough at times, and there were a couple times I thought about just dropping out to get the surgery done but the doctors helped me out a lot.”

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LYRICS + MP3: Phillip Phillips - Home (Studio Version) – American Idol 2012

Phillip Phillips is enjoying the success that comes with his coronation as season 11 winner of "American Idol". The 21-year-old singer has his debut single, "Home", on the top of the iTunes Songs Chart. Asked how he feels about it during a conference call Thursday, he simply told reporters, "Insane, but I'm ready to get my own stuff out there."

Download: Phillip Phillips – Home (Studio Version) – American Idol 2012 MP3

Lyrics:

Hold on, to me as we go
As we roll down this unfamiliar road
And although this wave is stringing us along

Just know you’re not alone
Cause I’m going to make this place your home

Settle down, it’ll all be clear
Don’t pay no mind to the demons
They fill you with fear
The trouble it might drag you down
If you get lost, you can always be found

Just know you’re not alone
Cause I’m going to make this place your home

Settle down, it’ll all be clear
Don’t pay no mind to the demons
They fill you with fear
The trouble it might drag you down
If you get lost, you can always be found

Just know you’re not alone
Cause I’m going to make this place your home

VIRAL: Little Girl Cries Over Jessica Sanchez loss on American Idol!

Laney, an American girl, cried when Jessica Sanchez who was obviously her favorite contestant didn’t win American Idol 11.

She’s so affected when the name of Phillip Phillips was declared as the winner that she couldn’t help but cry.

You could even hear the sound of the television in the background with Phillip singing Home right after his win.

The crying girl was recorded on video by her mom and immediately uploaded it on YouTube, with a description that says: “This is our daughter after the results for American Idol 2012 when Philip Philips won.”

REPLAY: American Idol Top 2 Finale – Winner Announced! (Full Episode)

Watch the replay of the American Idol 2012 Top 2 Finale Results Night below and watch as Ryan Seacrest announces the winner!

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VIDEO: Fantasia Barrino and Joshua Ledet – American Idol 2012 Finale

Fantasia Barrino returns to the American Idol stage with Joshua “Mantasia” Ledet! Joshua has been a huge fan of Fantasia ever since and they clearly got the same style in singing.

VIDEO: Ace Young proposes to Diana DeGarmo on American Idol Finale!

Idol Alums Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo are engaged! Ace proposed to Diana on live TV tonight during the American Idol Season 11 Finale.

VIDEO: Jennifer Holliday & Jessica Sanchez – “And I Am Telling You” – American Idol 2012 Finale

Jennifer Holliday sang her signature song “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” with Jessica Sanchez on the American Idol Season 11 Finale. This has got to be one of the best performances on tonight’s finale and probably this whole season!

VIDEO: Phillip Phillips wins American Idol Season 11!

PHILLIP PHILLIPS was just declared the new American Idol! Phillip Phillips won over 16 year old Filipina-Mexican Jessica Sanchez.

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REPLAY: Jessica Sanchez vs Phillip Phillips - American Idol Top 2 Finale (Full Episode)

Watch the replay of the American Idol 2012 Top 2 Performance night below. Catch Jessica Sanchez battle it out with Phillip Phillips!

Watch the full episode below.

UPDATE: For the Winner announcement: Phillip Phillips Wins American Idol

VIDEO: Phillip Phillips – Home - American Idol 11 Top 2 Finale

Phillip Phillips sang on the American Idol 11 Top 2 Finale. If he gets the title, this  will be his winning piece.

VIDEO: Jessica Sanchez – Change Nothing – American Idol 2012 Top 2 Finale

Jessica Sanchez sang “Change Nothing” as her 3rd song for American Idol Season 11 Top 2 Finale. If she wins the title, this will be released as her winning piece.

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