Britney Spears was impressed with the amount of talent in Kansas City, Missouri, this week when the X Factor stopped in town for auditions.

The "Toxic" singer tweeted, "Holy cow Kansas City! Blown away by the talent at @TheXFactorUSA. Headed home to my boys now - I'll see u next week San Fran/Oakland. Xxoo"

Friday afternoon the singer celebrated her co-judge L.A. Reid's 56th birthday by giving him a cake and singing to him during the filming of the show, according to E! Online.

Show creator and judge Simon Cowell missed the festivities though, as he was absent from the tapings due to a b...

Demi Lovato is radiant in yellow on the cover of the July issue of Cosmopolitan magazine. The newest judge on The X Factor seems to finally have her life back together, and after a year on the comeback trail Demi's finally back on top again.

And one thing that's helped her come to terms with the actions that led her to check into a rehab clinic in late 2010 is a medical diagnosis.

After pulling out of a tour with the Jonas Brothers over allegedly punching a backup dancer, Demi spent three months getting help for her problems, which were initially blamed on an eating disorder. But it was m...

Britney Spears started her new job as a judge on The X Factor on Thursday, and her first day got off to a great start, but ended a little strangely.

14 artists tried out for the show, but the "Toxic" singer reportedly walked off the set after the 10th, leaving fellow judges Simon Cowell, Antonio "L.A." Reid and Demi Lovato to hear the final four acts.

According to TMZ.com, Britney was angered after one aspiring singer auditioned by performing her hit single "Hold It Against Me" - and totally butchered it. Britney left her fellow judges behind afterward the tryout; but a show insider says ...

Fox network execs officially revealed yesterday that Demi Lovato and Britney Spears are the two new judges on "The X Factor" alongside Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid.

Cowell famously stepped down from "American Idol" to helm "The X Factor," and it had disappointing ratings in its first season. That led him to fire pal Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger from the judging panel. He snagged Demi and Britney, who will probably bring some new life to the show.

Jennifer Lopez, who has been judging "American Idol" for two seasons, has a little advice for Spears.

Lopez told Entertainment Tonight, "J...

Nicole Scherzinger was the hottest star on the red carpet at the "Men In Black III" premiere in Germany on Monday. She looked sensational in a form fitting purple dress that showed off her sexy curves. She wore large silver hoop earrings and black pumps.

In our opinion, she looked better than the newly announced "X Factor" judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato. They appeared at the Fox network's upfronts in New York City on Monday, and Britney tweeted a photo of the two of them with Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid.

Scherzinger and Paula Abdul were kicked off "X Factor" last season after rating...

Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are officially joining Antonio "L.A." Reid and Simon Cowell on the judges panel of The X Factor.

The two pop stars were introduced at the Fox network's upfronts in New York City on Monday; and Britney tweeted a photo of the fabulous fall-season foursome.

Brit and Demi replace Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, who were let go after the first season of the British import.

"I'm so excited about the whole experience," Britney told the Associated Press. "It's going to be so much fun and different from anything I've ever done. I'm ready to find the true star."
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Demi Lovato has officially signed on to join Simon Cowell, Antonio "L.A." Reid and Britney Spears on the judging panel for the second season of The X Factor.

Lovato and Spears will replace judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, who departed after just one season of the show.

TMZ.com broke the news Sunday evening and also reports that both singers will be in New York City on Monday to be introduced by FOX a the fall season Up Fronts.

The show's host, Steve Jones, was also let go at the end of season one, but he has yet to be replaced. Rumor has it Miley Cyrus wants the job and is bein...

Ashton Kutcher has poked fun at his love life woes by appearing in a spoof dating video, and now he faces scrutiny for what people are calling a racist caricature of Indians.

The actor, who split from Demi Moore in November, transforms into a number of outrageous and eligible bachelors looking for romance in a clip for fake dating site WorldWideLovers.com - a website that redirects to Popchip's Facebook page.

Kutcher's characters include flamboyant Karl Lagerfeld lookalike Darl, dreadlocked Brit Nigel, Bollywood producer Raj and tattooed Southerner Swordfish.

Bosses of the potato chip ...

After last season's underwhelming ratings for "The X Factor," Simon Cowell cleaned house by removing Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger from the judging panel. He also kicked off host Steve Jones.

In an effort to compete with "American Idol," "The Voice," and other singing competitions on the horizon (including ABC's upcoming "Duets"), Cowell brought Britney Spears on board. Now he's reportedly offering a spot to Demi Lovato to judge alongside Spears, Cowell and L.A. Reid.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lovato is in final negotiations for the job. Neither Fox execs nor Cowell have c...

American Music Award Best New Artist winner Hot Chelle Rae have announced summer tour dates in support of pop superstar Demi Lovato on her highly anticipated U.S. tour. The new dates kick off shortly after the band wraps another leg of their cross-country headlining "Beautiful Freaks Tour 2012," which has already sold out in many top markets like New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta and more.

Hot Chelle Rae recently launched their brand new single "Honestly" and the music video for the song, featuring Ashley Benson from the ABC Family hit series P...

Demi Lovato faced a security scare on Thursday after a horde of hysterical fans stormed the stage at her concert in Paraguay.

The pop star caused pandemonium at her sold-out gig in the capital city of Asuncion when she invited the front row into the empty pit in front of the stage.

She said, "I feel like I'm not doing you guys justice tonight because I have to admit I'm not feeling too good. I'm really sorry. I feel like I could be doing something more for you guys... so I wanna let all these kids (into the pen) down here. You guys gotta be safe though!"

Hordes of fans then leaped ove...

Demi Lovato has opened up about the many issues she faced in late 2010 that ultimately landed her in rehab that year - depression, cutting, an eating disorder; but there's one issue that the former Disney has been reluctant to discuss since she made the decision to face her demons - drugs.

Without coming out and openly admitting it, Demi reveals that she did dabble in drugs to keep the adrenaline boost that she would get while on stage going long after her shows ended.

Her rumored drug of choice was cocaine, but when asked about the substance in a new interview with Fabulous magazine, Dem...

Demi Lovato has tackled long-running rumors she used cocaine while battling personal problems, admitting she was desperate to recreate the adrenaline rush of live concerts.

The Disney star sought professional help in 2010 for a number of issues, including an eating disorder, depression and self-harming.

Lovato has been brutally honest about her battles since leaving rehab, but has failed to respond to reports suggesting she was regularly involved in drug-taking before she faced her issues.

However, she has now opened up about the subject in a new interview with Fabulous magazine, and ...

Over the weekend Justin Bieber got quite physical with a young woman that looked suspiciously similar to his girlfriend Selena Gomez. But don't worry - it was just while filming his new music video "Boyfriend" in Los Angeles.

The pop star danced provocatively with the brown haired beauty and put his hands on her several times. The attractive video girl looked like a cross between Selena and Demi Lovato.

But Selena kept a strong watch on her boyfriend. She visited him on the set while he was filming and gave him plenty of squeezes in between takes.

Justin, 18, and Selena, 19, recently mad...

Singer/actress Demi Lovato is a popular girl both in the United States and abroad. She was bombarded by fans in South America over the weekend. The singer/actress tweeted, "17 freaking bodyguards yesterday and I still got my hair pulled!!! Venezuela you are insane!!! I love you guys."

She later tweeted, "How BEAUTIFUL is Venezuela!!!!???" and posted a pretty pic of the coastal country that appeared to be taken from a plane.

Last week Demi debuted her newest music video for her single "Give Your Heart A Break."

Demi Lovato posted a picture of herself without any makeup on her Twitter page Saturday night with the message "No makeup! Goodnight. xox."

The one-time troubled singer debuted her newest music video last week, for her single "Give Your Heart A Break", which she says is about becoming comfortable with yourself.

She tells E! News, "I want to put it out there and show that women can be independent on their own... I think that's the best lesson that I've learned - to love myself before any other person."

MTV aired a new special about Demi last month, called "Stay Strong", in which she talke...

Wilmer Valderrama and Minka Kelly have fueled new romance reports after they were photographed enjoying a romantic stroll during a trip to Australia.

Rumors about a budding romance between the two stars surfaced last month, but Valderrama played down the claims, insisting they had a platonic relationship and had been friends "for a long time."

But the alleged new couple has done little to dispel the romance speculation and Kelly and Valderrama have now been snapped together Down Under, where they both attended the opening party for new Sydney nightclub Marquee - The Star on Monday.

Valde...

Justin Bieber and Meryl Streep have added their names to an online petition aimed at landing movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's new movie "Bully" a lower age rating.

Censors at The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) slapped the documentary with a restrictive R rating, which bans young children from seeing it without their parents, despite Weinstein arguing that "Bully" was essential viewing for kids in the fight to combat bullying among youths.

The decision angered many film fans and social campaigners, and Katy Butler, a high school student from Michigan, subsequently started a pet...

Singer/actress Demi Lovato unleashes her inner bad girl backstage at shows and often trashes dressing rooms "just for the hell of it."

The former Disney star loves to "throw things" when she is at a loose end and has no qualms about smashing up her surroundings.

In an interview with New York City's Z100 radio station, she says, "I break things. I've trashed dressing rooms just for the hell of it. I like to throw things when I'm bored. I was trying to catch the deli meat on the ceiling... it ended up turning into kind of a food fight!"

"I've done some pretty rock and roll things that I...

Demi Lovato is still battling to overcome her eating disorder and self-harming concerns following her stint in rehab, admitting she has cut herself and vomited since receiving treatment.

The actress/singer quit her tour with the Jonas Brothers in late 2010 to check into a clinic in Illinois to receive treatment for problems including bulimia and self-harming, and she opened up about her troubles in a new MTV documentary called Stay Strong, during which she revisits the rehab center where she spent several months recuperating.

Lovato reveals she had no idea her parents planned to send he...

Demi Lovato felt "nervous about opening up to the cameras" for a new MTV special, but was determined to talk candidly about her personal problems in a bid to "inspire" fans.

The singer/actress checked into rehab in 2010 to address a number of issues, including an eating disorder, depression and self-harming. She has filmed a new motivational documentary, entitled Stay Strong, to show support for fans suffering similar problems, but admits it took a lot of courage to record the program.

Lovato tells MTV News, "I was most definitely nervous about opening up to the cameras. And I was very ...

Demi Lovato has teamed up with bosses at MTV for an upcoming motivational TV special.

The Disney star has the words 'Stay' and 'Strong' inked on her wrists to cover self-harming cuts, and Lovato is using her motto as the basis for the documentary next month.

In a post on her Facebook.com page, she writes, "I'm SO excited to tell you guys about my first ever special on MTV! Hope you guys all tune in!"

Stay Strong will air on March 6th.

Demi Lovato has no plans to resume her acting career as she's worried her "fragile state of mind" could flare up if she's faced with the pressures of working on set.

The singer/actress checked into rehab in 2010 to address a number of personal problems, including an eating disorder, depression and self-harming.

She's since spoken openly about her troubles, and Lovato - who released her third album "Unbroken" last year - is doing all she can to combat her issues.

As a result, the star is steering clear of any new movie projects for fear they could reignite her image issues.

She tells Bri...

Demi Lovato is convinced she was born with an eating disorder because she's never experienced a "normal" relationship with food.

The 19 year old admits she overate as a youngster, but after becoming the victim of bullying at school, the Disney star stopped eating regular meals.

She checked into rehab in 2010 to tackle a number of personal issues, including self-harming and her problems with food - and the singer/actress is sure the issue traces back to her formative years.

Lovato tells Britain's You magazine, "I think I was born with an eating disorder, because I've never had a relations...

Demi Lovato's representative has silenced rumors suggesting the singer/actress skipped the Grammy Awards last weekend because she was back in rehab.

The 19 year old, who sought professional help for an eating disorder and self-harm issues at the end of October, 2010, was allegedly billed to serve as a presenter at the prestigious Los Angeles ceremony - but she was nowhere to be seen.

A Twitter.com post from Lovato on Sunday only added to the mystery. She wrote, "Away on a mind and body cleansing retreat!! This is exciting.. Won't be tweeting much this week but I love you my sweet lovatics...

Roses are red, violets are blue, you may be alone, but these stars are too. Just because you don’t have a significant other on Valentine’s Day, it doesn’t mean that you are alone. Here are a few single celebrities who will be spending the “holiday” drinking at the local bar, watching The Notebook on a loop, or polishing off that pint of Ben & Jerry’s. Click through our list to see who is single this Valentine's Day.

Gerard Butler – Although he has been linked to Jessica Biel, Jennifer Aniston, Ashley Greene and even The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Brandi Glanville (which he report...

Demi Lovato has dismissed reports she's planning another stint in rehab after her publicist slammed the reports last week.

The singer underwent a spell in a treatment facility in 2010 and 2011 for "emotional and physical" issues, which she later revealed included depression and an eating disorder.

Lovato has spoken candidly about her problems since leaving rehab last year but online reports have suggested she has been seeking treatment for drug problems.

The teenager's representative quickly slammed the rumors, telling GossipCop.com "It is a crock of s**t."

And now Lovato has brushed of...

We love oversharing celebrities! This week we have Ashley Tisdale at the club, Lauren Conrad's "cotton candy," the loved one Selena Gomez is missing (it's not Justin Bieber), and the celebrity that pulled the Twitter plug.

Ashley Tisdale told us "This is how we roll" when she posted the above photo with her friends outside a club in front of a Cadillac Escalade. She also posted a "film roll" of photos from inside the club, which you can check out here.

Lauren Conrad switches up her hair often, even changing colors, but we still love this glance at a splash of pink she has added with the...

A representative for Demi Lovato has dismissed reports the singer/actress has checked into a treatment center.

The Disney star quit a tour with the Jonas Brothers at the end of October 2010 to treat "emotional and physical" issues, which she later revealed included an eating disorder and self-harm.

She left the facility last year and has been open about addressing her issues, but recent reports suggested Lovato had been re-admitted to rehab.

Editors at the BlindGossip website claimed the star was being treated for drug problems, but her spokesperson has moved swiftly to dismiss the repor...

Singer/actress Demi Lovato has temporarily quit Twitter.com.

The 19-year-old star, who endured a rehab stint at the end of 2010 in a bid to conquer bulimia and other personal issues, reveals her daily tweets have landed her in "trouble," so she has decided to take a break from social networking.

Lovato has failed to shed light on what the problems may be, but in a post on Saturday, she wrote, "Can't please everyone."

She then announced her plans to stay away from Twitter for the near future, writing, "Twitter break. It's for the best actually. Who allows me to have this thing anyways?...