411 Mania — But the deal hasn't been signed yet... more info

Perez Hilton — Thank goodness!!! We're finally about to receive confirmation from the princess' mouth herself!! Monday, Britney Spears is expected to appear at the FOX Up Fronts in New York City to tell the world, "YES! I'M JOINING X FACTOR!!!" Woo Hoo!! We knew ... more info

411 Mania — From Chris Brown dissing Rihanna and Britney Spears signing to The X Factor to Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera's bitter argument and more, 411's Nick Krenn breaks down the Right, the wRong and the Ridiculous from the week in music! more info

ContactMusic — Britney Spears has not signed on to be a judge on The X Factor USA Sources connected with the 30-year-old singer told TMZ they are very close to signing a deal but are working out the last few details Britney reportedly expecting to be makin... more info

411 Mania — Details being finalized... more info

Perez Hilton — Looks like we'll have to be patient for a little bit longer… Earlier this week, we were SO excited to announce that Britney Spears had (supposedly) been locked in to judge the U.S. version of The X Factor! Now, we're bummed to hear that she has NOT... more info

Starpulse — Contrary to popular belief, Britney Spears' reported $15 million deal to judge talent on Simon Cowell music competition The X Factor hasn't happened yet. E! Online erroneously reported on Wednesda... more info

Starpulse — Howard Stern has slammed Simon Cowell for reportedly hiring Britney Spears for The X Factor as he fears the fragile star will be a "train wreck" on the show. Cowell is rumored to have signed Spe... more info

ContactMusic — Howard Stern has criticised Simon Cowell for reportedly hiring Britney Spears for Americas The X Factor as he fears the fragile star will be a train wreck on the show Cowell is rumoured to have signed Spears as a judge on the show in a reported 15 mi... more info

ContactMusic — Simon Cowell will fill Britney Spears X Factor dressing room with figs and prunes The TV mogul has signed the singer to appear as a judge on the US version of talent show - for a reported 15 million - and one of the promises he made to clinch the... more info