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Britney Spears Debuts as an X Factor Judge
Originally posted 05/25/2012 10:10AM
Auditions for the new season of The X Factor are underway – and now you can take a peek at brand new judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato in their newest roles.
The ladies joined L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell at the judges' table for two rounds of auditions on Thursday in Austin, Texas.
So, how were the contestants?
"Texas has a lot of talent - seriously! Loving @TheXFactorUSA auditions so far," Spears Tweeted Thursday.
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Demi Lovato Joining Britney Spears on X Factor
Originally posted 05/14/2012 05:00PM
Pop princesses, unite!
Hot on the heels of confirmation to PEOPLE that Britney Spears has signed to become a judge on the new season of The X Factor comes an announcement that joining Spears will be former Disney star Demi Lovato.
Confirmation of their new roles was made Monday at the FOX upfronts in New York City.
"I'm so excited about this whole experience," Spears, 30, said. "It's going to be so much fun and so different from anything I've ever done. I'm ready to find a true star."
"I am totally stoked to be here," Lovato, 19, added. "I'm excited to represent my generation and I'm ready to
find the winner."
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Britney Spears: Is She Joining The X Factor?
Originally posted 02/22/2012 07:35PM
First Janet, now Britney?
Less than a week after Janet Jackson sparked speculation that she may be joining The X Factor as a judge, Britney Spears is now the subject of casting buzz.
"Are we flattered that there could be interest? Yes," Simon Cowell told reporters on a conference call Wednesday, but wouldn't discuss what he thinks Spears would bring to the show as a judge. "I've learned a big lesson: keep your mouth shut. Don't give it all away."
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Naomi Watts Gets a Delicious (Vegetarian) Preview of Stella McCartney's N.Y.C. Store
Originally posted 01/11/2012 06:00AM
Designer Stella McCartney celebrated the opening of her New York flagship store in Soho with her closest (celeb) pals – and a meat-free menu specially designed by Mario Batali.
Naomi Watts and Liv Tyler spent a lot of time talking together at the event, which also featured a Perrier-Jouët champagne fountain. The vegetarian dinner was playfully served on miniature boats, which floated through a customized table moat that also featured ice sculptures of New York City landmarks and a Manhattan skyline backdrop.
Other guests at the bash: newlyweds David Lauren and Lauren Bush Lauren, who chatted with L.A. Reid and his wife, and and Kristen Wiig.
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