Nothing like facing a trash talker ... than in person! LeAnn Rimes showed her sense of humor by appearing on Chelsea Lately in a no-holds barred interview.

Handler opened up the chat with "I know that you've seen me talking s**t about you."

LeAnn's response, "Absolutely. I have, which is more why I wanted to come on."

When asked about being photographed in a bikini, the country cutie told Handler, "I am on the damn beach, for God's sake."

We're lovin' LeAnn's red Louboutins, peek-a-boo dress and sassy attitude. You go, girl!

After spending her day at a beauty event in LA, LeAnn Rimes and hubby Eddie Cibrian hit up Gjelina restaurant in Venice on Wednesday night, where they enjoyed dinner and happy hour with friends.

Later that evening, Rimes shared via Twitter, "Wow, I had a great night of sushi and friends after a fun night w/ @chelsealately and a beauty of an LA day. Night guys."

The country singer has been recovering from a minor surgical procedure that she had done last week, and while she didn't give any specific details about the surgery, the 29-year-old had complained of "mouth and jaw pain" last Saturday.

"K, coming clean....I had minor surgery this week and I've been in SO much pain it's not even funny," LeAnn Tweeted last weekend. "Nothing major just annoying! Pain pain go away!!!!!! When it's mouth pain and jaw pain it makes your whole head pound! YUCK."

Thankfully, Rimes appears to have made a swift recovery!

LeAnn Rimes was recovering from surgery in Malibu Saturday, with friends.

The singer/actress Tweeted that she had "chipmunk cheeks" after "mouth surgery" earlier in the week. She also noted she hasn't been able to workout in six days. "I need to," she commented. She also posted the above photo of her and her pals and labeled it "Trucker chicks."

But at least if she can't hit the gym and is confined to home, she'll have some surefire entertainment today with the Super Bowl! Ms. Cibrian Tweeted this morning that she was gearing up for the big afternoon after church service. Wonder which team she's praying for ...

LeAnn Rimes jetted off to Nashville to host The 30th annual Texaco Country Showdown, and the country cutie couldn't help but flaunt her sexy legs. We're lovin' those Louboutins!

The event is billed as America's largest country music talent search with a $100,000 prize at stake ... along with the title, “Best New Act in Country Music.”

Eddie Cibrian's wifey also performed for the Tennessee crowd. Talk about a lucky audience!

The "How Do I Live" singer will resume her tour this Saturday ... performing at the Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas.

Click thru to see LeAnn posing alongside a country legend.

LeAnn Rimes is making her way to Nashville to get the ball rolling on her next album due out later this year. This is Ms. Rimes thirteenth studio album.

The 29-year-old country cutie, looking sexy in black thigh high tights, a leather skirt and a grey form-fitting sweater, arrived at LAX for a trip to Tennessee. We're lovin' those feather earrings!

Eddie Cibrian's wifey Tweeted:

"SO, headed off to Nashville to a HUGE meeting with my label to play them the whole new record LIVE. SUPER excited cause it ROCKS. #proud

We can't wait to hear those new tunes!

LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian got all dolled up to celebrate a friend's birthday at Ivy at the Shore Saturday.

The sexy couple arrived arm-in-arm to the Santa Monica outpost of the famous Ivy restaurant. LeAnn was wearing a wide-brimmed hat with a tight-fitting dress and some awesome ankle-wrap wedges. And while LeAnn always has her fashion on-point, let's be honest -- she'd look good in anything, just like Eddie. Mr. Cibrian sported a simple cardigan, but he still looks like he just stepped off the pages of a J Crew catalog!

..and she proved it with her latest tattoo. This is the fifth one and we're lovin' it!

The 29-year-old country songstress hit up Shamrock Tattoo in LA over the weekend and had artist Mark Mahoney tattoo the saying "the only one that matters" on her right foot.

When asked about the phrase, LeAnn explains:

"I'm addicted to words & sayings that mean something special to me. Eddie said to me "You're the only one that matters. It was sweet."

Click thru to see the photo of LeAnn getting inked.

Nothing like starting off the new year in paradise!

LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian have been enjoying the gorgeous beaches of Maui, Hawaii, and it's pretty obvious that these two are having a blast!

The 29-year-old country songstress hit the stage over the weekend for the PGA's Hyundai Tournament of Champions Pro-Am.

As for how the performance went, LeAnn Tweeted: "The first show of 2012 rocked!"

Just last week, LeAnn revealed that she has turned down three offers to pose for Playboy magazine. With a fierce bikini body like that, we're not surprised Hef has been so persistent.

Life's definitely a beach for these two lovebirds! Rimes will be continuing her tour on January 28th in Fort Worth, Texas.