The Newsroom — From J.Lo to Britney Spears - some of the most talented performers can also be the best judges of talent. At least, we love to hear what they have to say about rising young stars. more info

Perez Hilton — We had a bad feeling that something like this would happen. Over the weekend, Britney Spears was thrown for a loop when Don Philip, a singer who performed a duet with the pop star on her debut album …Baby One More Time, auditioned for X Factor in S... more info

ContactMusic — Britney Spears was reunited with a mystery old friend on the Us X Factor this week The pop princess - who forms part of this years judging panel - was visibly stunned when one of the hopefuls walked out onto the stage to audition reports People magaz... more info

Starpulse — While judging wannabe stars for the "X Factor" over the weekend, Britney Spears had an emotional reunion with a former duet partner. more info

Perez Hilton — What a night! PerezHilton.com had the EXCLUSIVE pleasure of attending the X Factor San Francisco auditions Monday night where we got an up close and personal look at our two FAVE gorgeous ladies Britney Spears and Demi Lovato, along with fellow judge... more info

411 Mania — And he came out of the closet… more info

ContactMusic — Britney Spears had an emotional encounter with a former duet partner while auditioning wannabes for TV talent show X Factor on Sunday 17Jun12 The superstar judge clearly recognised Don Phillips when he hit the stage for a spot on the show during try-... more info

ContactMusic — Britney Spears was left emotional when an old friend auditioned for The X Factor on Sunday 18 06 12 The Toxic hitmaker was visibly moved when the man - whose identity has not been revealed - took to the stage at San Franciscos Oracle Arena but... more info

Perez Hilton — Wow. Anyone who STILL has any reservations about Britney Spears' ability as a judge on X Factor can SIT DOWN, because after this INSANE situation, we can safely assert that she is back, and as confident and genuine as ever! During yesterday's auditio... more info

People.com — "Britney was comforting him to calm him saying it was all okay," a source tells PEOPLE of an emotional moment in San Francisco more info