It’s official!  According to OMG! from Yahoo, American Idol’s Paul McDonald and Twilight star Nikki Reed are a couple.  The two met at a premiere and have been dating ever since.  Although they have hectic schedules, McDonald states that Nikki has been “super supportive” throughout his time on American Idol, which unfortunately ended Thursday night when he was eliminated from the show.  The biggest issue their relationship faces is making time to be with each other.  “We haven’t actually done much of that,” says McDonald.  “She’s been busy working.  I’ve been busy working.”  McDonald is now busy preparing for the American Idol tour, while Reed has been  filming the final installment of Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II.

How does a relationship survive when you’re both workaholics?

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Looks like love may be in the air for Dancing With the Stars pro Mark Ballas and American Idol contestant Pia Toscano.  The two were spotted at the Gulfstream restaurant in Century City, according to TMZ, and were reportedly on their first date.  Despite being kicked off of American Idol last week, Toscano has been able to pick herself up in search for love.  Supposedly the crooner has had a crush on Ballas for quite some time, and their trailers were next to each other on the same studio lot.  DWTS pro Chris Jericho, who is credited with helping to facilitate the hook up, said that the two had a “great” first date and plan to go out again soon.

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Former American Idol Season 8 contestant Scott MacIntyre has found “the one.”  MacIntyre and his fiancée, Christina Teich, plan to wed later this year, the singer’s rep confirmed to UsMagazine.com. The couple will make their first public appearance at the Season 10 American Idol Top 24 party, which will be held February 24 in Hollywood.

Where should you go public as a couple?

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How much would you sacrifice if your partner got ill?  The millions of people watching American Idol Wednesday night had to consider that question after watching Chris Medina’s touching story.  People reports that when 26-year-old Medina auditioned for the judges in Milwaukee, he told the story of how he and the love of his life, Juliana, dated for six years and got engaged.  Then two months before the wedding, everything changed when Juliana got in an accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury.  “I was about to make vows just two months from the accident — through thick and thin, ’til death do us part, for better or worse,” he said.  “What kind of guy would I be if I walked out when she needed me the most?”

Should you sacrifice aspects of your life for your partner’s illness?

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Congratulations are in order for American Idol runner-up Crystal Bowersox. E! News reports that the folk-pop singer is engaged to fellow musician Brian Walker, with plans to tie the knot next month.  Bowersox, 25, broke up with long-time boyfriend and father of her 1-year-old son near the end of her stint on American Idol.  She used her heartbreak to deliver some emotionally powerful performances, earning her the second place spot after crooner Lee DeWyze won last season.How can a breakup be a positive thing?

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In an apparent attempt to lengthen his 15 minutes of fame, Jennifer Lopez’s ex-husband, Ojani Noa, has just announced that he plans to audition for American Idol.  Ironically, this revelation came immediately after J.Lo was named an Idol judge on the hit show.  According to E! Online, Noa is intent on singing one of Lopez’s songs in front of the judges after hours of standing in line with the other contestants at the Forum on Sept. 22.  Awkward is probably the best word to describe this post-split meeting between the former couple.

How should you handle a vengeful ex?

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