ContactMusic — The X Factor Usa bosses have stepped up their attempts to lure Britney Spears to the judging panel for the shows second season - with the international pop superstar thought to be very close to inking a deal reports the Chicago Sun-Times Intense nego... more info

ContactMusic — Britney Spears is reportedly in talks for a role in her favourite new TV series Smash The Toxic singer has met with producers of the musical drama according to In Touch magazine and they are working with writers in a bid to find a fitting role for th... more info

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Perez Hilton — He shouldn't just be flattered! He should be having them sign the dotted line! Simon Cowell is once again discussing the upcoming cast changes for his second season of X Factor, and while confirming that they are looking for two ladies to fill the o... more info

ContactMusic — The X Factor USA enjoyed a relatively successful first season on the Fox network in 2011 though its evident Simon Cowell feels the singing-contest could perform far better given the correct judging team and host Hes already axed Nicole Scherzinger Pa... more info

Perez Hilton — There's gonna be a Weinstein party and a Vanity Fair party this weekend. Both are HARD tickets. But the HOTTEST pAArty in town is without a doubt going to be Madonna's annual Oscar pAArty!! Our source tells us the guest list includes Angelina Jolie,... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — • Could Britney Spears be the new X Factor judge? (Celeb Dirty Laundry) • Check out this video of Star Jones' return to The View after being fired; part of it was issues with co-host Barbara Walters, and criticism on Star for not revealing... more info

Pop Justice — In America, One Direction’s 'What Makes You Beautiful' has entered the Hot 100 at Number 28, the highest placed British debut since The Verve’s 'Bittersweet Symphony' in 1998. (Billboard) (http://www.billboard.com/news/one-direction-has-highest-h... more info

ContactMusic — Britney Spears is keen to join the panel of the US X Factor The Toxic hitmaker - who suffered a public meltdown in 2007 - thinks its the perfect time to become a judge so she can prove to her fans she has put her troubles behind her A... more info

Perez Hilton — OhLeAnn Rimes! We applaud you for dreaming big! As soon as we got word that the Britney Spears was in talks to join the X Factor, we then learned little Miss Blue decided to throw her hat in the ring! Sources say Eddie Cibrian's tiny new wife has b... more info