Jordin's next single, One Step at a Time, is being added to pop radio on June 10th, and the music video is in the works! Also, Jordin's hit single with Chris Brown, No Air, has been nominated for the "Viewer's Choice" award at the very prestigious BET Awards! Voting is rumored to start in late May, but make sure to keep checking back for details on it! Jordin deserves this!

Charitybuzz.com is hosting an online auction benefiting the non-profit organization Education Through Music (online until May 21st) in which celebrities, musicians, designers, and various corporations have generously donated items and experiences to be auctioned off.

Two tickets to the June 11th Jordin Sparks concert at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, MA PLUS two Meet & Greet Passes!

Donations from the CharityBuzz.com Online Auction will help Education Through Music (ETM) make music education a reality for thousands of at risk children who would otherwise have limited or no exposure to the arts. Since 1991, ETM has harnessed the power of music to enhance the academic performance and general development of its students.

Please join us in supporting Education Through Music by bidding on exciting and unique experiences through the charitybuzz online auction!

Billboard Hot 100: Top 10

(Compiled from a national sample of sales reports collected, compiled and provided by SoundScan; radio playlists; and monitored radio by Broadcast Data Systems)

1. "Bleeding Love," Leona Lewis. SYCO/J/RMG. (Platinum)
2. "Lollipop," Lil Wayne feat. Static Major. Cash Money/Universal Motown.
3. "No Air," Jordin Sparks duet with Chris Brown. 19/Jive/Zomba. (Platinum)
4. "Love in This Club," Usher feat. Young Jeezy. LaFace/Zomba. (Platinum)
5. "Sexy Can I," Ray J & Yung Berg. Knockout/Deja 34/Koch/Epic. (Gold)
6. "4 Minutes," Madonna feat. Justin Timberlake. Warner Bros.
7. "Touch My Body," Mariah Carey. Island/IDJMG.
8. "Pocketful of Sunshine," Natasha Bedingfield. Phonogenic/Epic.
9. "Love Song," Sara Bareilles. Epic. (Platinum)
10. "Leavin'," Jesse McCartney. Hollywood.

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The Talented Young Person of the month award has been set up by the Talented Young People organisation to recognise young people who are excelling with their talent.

The awards aren't just about the amount of money they are earning or the notoriety someone has the judging is done on an individual basis and is based on criteria such as improvement, level, impact and dedication. As well as recognizing household names we want to also recognise talented young people who don't get the amount of attention that famous young people do.

The top 5 to select from for the May Award are:

Alex Etel - Actor and star of 'The Water Horse'
Caitlin Stasey - Star of Australian Soap Neighbours
Jack McManus - British Singer / Songwriter
Jordin Sparks - American singing sensation
Gabriella Cilmi - Australian Singer / Songwriter

Jordin Sparks is officially back in business after her vocal cord injury, reports OK! Magazine.

Jordin had been forced to sit out the opening dates of Alicia Keys‘ North American tour due to what was described as an acute vocal cord hemorrhage condition.

But Jordin was seen filming her new promo, believed to be for the next single from her self-titled album, in Los Angeles. The 18-year-old American Idol winner appeared in good health and was all smiles.

She also told MTV that, “I’m feeling good. “I’m supposed to be on full vocal rest, which means no talking, laughing, giggling, and singing. Can I tell you how hard that is!? I want to tell my fans: Thank you for all the prayers and your concern. You guys are what keep me going, honestly. But not to worry! I’ll be better in no time!”

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Despite reports, reps say Jordin Sparks did not suffer a "career-threatening" vocal cord injury this week. Rumors were circulating that last year's American Idol winner had an "acute vocal cord hemorrhage." But Sparks'spokesperson told Us Magazine, "Jordin is on vocal rest and is expected to make a full recovery. There is no life-threatening issue." Sparks is now expected to join Alicia Keys on tour next month.

In the meantime, Sparks is expected to rest her voice. Her record label rep added, "Now she's going through the normal course of learning how to manage and care for her voice."

The 18-year-old singer was forced to cancel a round of tour dates, including the first few nights of her outing with Alicia Keys and Ne-Yo this past weekend. Sparks was scheduled as the opening act.

Sparks also scrapped a performance in State College, Pennsylvania, on Sunday (April 20th) and an Earth Day show on the National Mall in Washington, DC on Monday (April 21st).

A vocal chord injury could permanently strip "American Idol" season six winner Jordin Sparks of her singing voice if she does not abide by doctor's orders and rest, several throat specialists told ABCNEWS.com.

Scarring from a vocal chord injury could make a difference for a professional singer, said Dr. Peter Catalano, chairman of the department of otolaryngology at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Mass. "It may change your ability to sing certain types of songs or potentially, if it's really bad, affect your ability to sing altogether."

Sparks was diagnosed with an acute vocal chord hemorrhage, an injury similar to a blood blister that results from the overuse of vocal chords. The condition is most often seen in people who use their voice professionally, such as attorneys, teachers or, as in the "American Idol" case, singers.

Numerous crooners, including Elton John, Steven Tyler (lead singer of Aerosmith) and Jessica Simpson, have reportedly had their careers temporarily sidelined by vocal injuries.

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