Shawn Johnson is heading back to the beam…and the vault…and the bars!

The 19-year-old Olympian is coming back to the arena at the 2011 CoverGirl Classic in Chicago later this summer and chatted with Universal Sports about her return. Check it:

On getting back in the game: “We’re using CoverGirl as a test run. My first one out. Testing the waters and getting my confidence back and Nationals will be my first real competition. That’s the plan so far. I’ll do three events at each meet – maybe four at Championships. [I'll be doing the] Vault, bars, and beam for CoverGirl. If I add floor it will be a pretty watered down routine. It’s taken the longest time to get floor back just because my knee. That’s something we’re working on slowly.”

On what she hopes to achieve: “I’m not setting any expectations or real big goals for CoverGirl. I just want to go back out there and show everybody that I’m back and I’m taking it seriously. I know that I don’t have the difficulty right now to compete or to place and get high scores.”

On taking baby steps: “My ideal world would be to go back at Worlds and that be my first meet and be even stronger than I was at the Olympics, but I know that’s not possible. Just going back at CoverGirl and making little goals like finishing a clean routine and not making big mistakes and just giving it my best. As of right now I’m not making any goals or looking at scores or placements because it’s not really an option right now.”

On thanking her lucky stars she’s still in the game: “I’m honestly just proud that I’ve made it this far. I’ve gone from not being able to do a standing tuck to doing full beam routines at the elite level and bar routines and a full vault and I’m healthy, and back in shape. I kind of got my life back on track and I feel good. I try to take a step back and acknowledge that.”

Shawn is currently on the 2011 U.S. National Team and working on getting into the 2012 Olympics, which will be held in London.

Welcome back, Shawn Johnson!

The 19-year-old Olympian has made it back on the U.S. National Team, the Associated Press reports.

Shawn recently blogged on her official site, “[Karolyi’s] Camp ended up going very well. I wasn’t able to do everything I wanted to do because of my knee, so it was more of a conditioning camp than anything… but I can only go up from here, right?! I’m finally getting close to the shape I want to be in and able to do the skills I need for my routines.

“I learned a lot at this camp and got some great insight as to how the world of gymnastics has evolved in the past couple of years…. And let me just tell you… THESE NEW GIRLS ARE AMAZING! Go team USA! Its exciting to get back into the system and see the hope for a fantastic future team. The girls are working so well with each other and the potential strength of what our team is capable of is incredible! We sure will be the team to beat.”

Can’t wait to see Shawn back on the gymnastics floor!

Happy Birthday to all of our friends and followers this week! Check out who else celebrated:

On Monday (January 17), Red Dawn star Connor Cruise turned 16; the voice of Dora The Explorer Caitlin Sanchez turned 15; Zeke & Luther star Nate Hartley is one year away from being out of his teens; Prom star Jonathan Keltz turned 23 and Zooey Deschanel celebrated 31.

On Tuesday (January 18), Amber Lily celebrated her 14th. Check out her party pics on JJJ!

Wednesday (January 19) was a huge day for birthdays! Erin Sanders left her teen years behind for 20. Logan Lerman and Shawn Johnson both turned 19. British beauty Felicity Jones turned 27 and former Full House star Jodie Sweetin turned 29.

Today (January 20), Zoe Myers celebrates her 24th!

And tomorrow (January 21), send birthday wishes to Twilight star Booboo Stewart, who turns 17, and OTH‘s Jackson Brundage turns 10!

• Shawn Johnson dishes on her sweet tooth – Teen Vogue
• Life, Unexpected stars speak out about show’s fate – JSYK
• Ian Somerhalder is Supernaturally Spectacular- Just Jared
• Win tickets to see Burlesque – Teen.com
• Emma Watson and her ‘Amazing’ new hair – Celebuzz
• First read of “Monster High” – Twist
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I footage leaked – EOnline
• Susan Boyle dethrones Taylor Swift on the charts – THR
• Daniel Radcliffe is back in London – Celebuzz
• David Archuleta, Jesse McCartney, and Charice will be performing THIS SUNDAY at Tree Lighting at The Grove in Los Angeles.

Shawn Johnson balances a full glass of milk on the sole of her foot in her brand-new got milk? ad.

The 18-year-old Olympian joined all-star athletes Chris Bosh and Apolo Anton Ohno during the launch of the Refuel America Program at the 92nd Street Y in New York City on Wednesday afternoon (August 11).

The “Refuel America” program aims to educate Americans that no matter what sport they play, lowfat chocolate milk is an easy, effective and cost-efficient way to refuel the body after a tough workout.

Refueling after exercise, especially during the two-hour recovery window, is key in helping the body recover and prepare for the next workout or competition. When it comes to recovery, lowfat chocolate milk offers post-exercise benefits. It includes the right mix of protein and carbohydrates to repair and refuel exhausted muscles, plus fluids and electrolytes to rehydrate and help replenish what’s lost in sweat. With nine essential nutrients, milk contains key vitamins and minerals your body needs every day.

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Alexa Vega, Shawn Johnson and Taylor Spreitler all showed off a little leg at the premiere of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Thursday evening (June 24).

The three ladies all came out to support the cast and their friends.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse finds Bella (Kristen Stewart) forced to choose between her love for vampire Edward (Robert Pattinson) and her friendship with werewolf Jacob (Taylor Lautner).

FYI: Shawn was sporting a Camille K cuff and Misa Jewelry earrings.

The flick hits theaters on WEDNESDAY, June 30th.

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Shawn and Teri Johnson relax in a field in the May 2010 issue of Family Circle magazine.

Wearing a belt from 213 Industry, the 18-year-old Olympian shared of her mom, “She’s always there to cheer me up or encourage me. It’s stressful always being in high-pressure situations but that’s how I’ve learned what a caring and compassionate person my mom is.”

Shawn‘s mom Teri tells the mag of her daughter, “Of course, I’m happy about her medals, but those are personal triumphs. What I love most is how she’s affects kids by being someone they can look up to.”