Guardian Music — From their gently angsty, indie beginnings, the Shins are becoming a more mainstream rock concern – albeit at a costThere is a theory that a great band is not merely a collection of musicians, but a mysterious, alchemical thing, somehow greater tha... more info

People.com — Sources tell PEOPLE the pop star is in talks to join Simon Cowell's reality competition more info

Starpulse — Simon Cowell is refusing to confirm or deny rumors he's chasing Britney Spears for "The X Factor," telling fans they'll have to "wait and see" if the pop star becomes a judge on the show. The sin... more info

411 Mania — He says to wait and see... more info

ContactMusic — Music mogul Simon Cowell is refusing to confirm or deny rumours hes chasing Britney Spears for Americas The X Factor telling fans theyll have to wait and see if the pop star becomes a judge on the show The Toxic singer is reportedly in contract talk.... more info

Mjsbigblog — Simon Cowell chatted X Factor with the folks at Good Day New York this morning. He remained mum on who may or may not be in play for the two open X Factor judges spots. But he did say that two new names entered the mix, one is "a very famous singer"... more info

411 Mania — But Simon wants her for two... more info

Perez Hilton — It's getting closer and closer to a reality! This is AMAZING! Although Britney Spears was said to have rejected the $10 million she was offered to join the judges panel of the new season of X Factor — having wanted at least a $20 million payout â... more info

Perez Hilton — Well, well, well! Look who's getting demanding! Britney Spears has reportedly rejected an offer from X Factor worth $10 million! Whaaaat!!! Can she even do that? LOL of course she can! She's Brit Brit! Sources say the singer is holding out for a $20... more info

ContactMusic — Britney Spears is close to signing a 12-15 million deal to join the US X Factor The Hold It Against Me hitmaker is wanted by show boss Simon Cowell to replace Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul on the panel of the musical TV series but neg... more info