What the heck is going on with Britney?

DanO · 30 Jul 2006

Jimbo wrote:

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Report: Britney Spears signs on for 'X Factor'

The speculation surrounding Britney Spears' rumored "X Factor" deal continued Thursday as reports suggest that the pop star has signed a contract to officially be a judge on the reality competition.

According to E!, Spears is set to join season 1 holdovers Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid when "The X Factor" returns to Fox in the fall.

The site reports that the pop star signed a deal this week to get $15 million for one season. A source tells E! that there's been "a lot of back and forth over the past few weeks as they negotiated small details, but she's on. It's all completed and Britney is beyond excited."

Spears' name has been one of the constants on the ever evolving list of stars Simon Cowell's said to be considering for the show. Earlier this year, season 1 "X Factor" judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul were dismissed from the show, and since then Cowell and his fellow judge Reid have said that they were looking primarily for two women who already had that "X" factor.

LeAnn Rimes, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Janet Jackson have all been mentioned as rumored options in addition to Spears, although Jackson confirmed that she had to pass.

Neither Spears' rep nor Fox is currently commenting on the reports that the pop star's sealed the deal, but if it's true, that would leave one spot open for another judge. (Cowell's also said he's on the hunt for two new hosts to replace prior host Steve Jones.)

DVR ready.

Brainiac McGee · **Joined:** 10 Jun 2011 **Posts:** 2941

Britney turns 31 today.

For what it's worth, there were only a couple of new Britney items to hit the market in 2012:

"Oops! I Did It Again: The Best of Britney Spears", an import comp emphasizing album cuts and B-sides, came out a few months back:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085BHHOS/?tag=imwan-20

Also, "Playlist: The Very Best of Britney Spears" was released about a month ago. I bought it at Best Buy for $1.99, but have yet to even crack the shrinkwrap--waiting for a relaxing moment that is probably at least another week away. However, photos indicate that it has fairly detailed liner notes.

There seems to be no credible indication that Britney will release a new album any time soon, although her career wouldn't seem to be in decline--her last album was released less than two years ago and had three top-ten singles.

ranasakawa · 26 Jan 2007

DanO · 30 Jul 2006

Britney is also currently #1 in 16 countries as featured in will.i.am's "Scream & Shout" song and video.

Excellent club song IMO.

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

http://www.billboard.com/features/britn ... 4172.story

Brainiac McGee · **Joined:** 10 Jun 2011 **Posts:** 2941

She's on the cover of the June issue of Shape magazine:
http://www.shape.com/blogs/shape-your-l ... ney-spears

Larry · **Joined:** 10 Feb 2008 **Posts:** 5116

I'm denied access from that link. And I'd really like to see her shape.

Hanzo the Razor · 24 Jun 2007

Here you go --

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/peop ... s/2144355/

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Very shapely.

Steve · 21 Oct 2004

JohnG wrote:

Very shopped.

Fixed.

Larry · **Joined:** 10 Feb 2008 **Posts:** 5116

Thanks Hanzo. I want one of those for Christmas please.

Hanzo the Razor · 24 Jun 2007

That issue will be off the newsstands by that point... :wink:

DanO · 30 Jul 2006

Hanzo the Razor wrote:

Here you go --

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/peop ... s/2144355/

Just posting for a bit of a "Then-and-now" with my avatar.
8-)

Hanzo the Razor · 24 Jun 2007

I don't know why, but I don't find her as super-hot as she was in her early to mid 20s, despite her being in great shape now.

Larry · **Joined:** 10 Feb 2008 **Posts:** 5116

Hanzo the Razor wrote:

That issue will be off the newsstands by that point... :wink:

Ahem.... not the magazine.

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Hanzo the Razor wrote:

I don't know why, but I don't find her as super-hot as she was in her early to mid 20s, despite her being in great shape now.

She was damn cute and sexy 10 years ago. She didn't come off so well while on the X Factor. She did so poorly they have not invited her back. Only Demi made the cut this season (and she came off wonderfully).

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

Steve wrote:

JohnG wrote:

Very shopped.

Fixed.

The photo or Ms Spears? She looks great, but that was one expensive anti-cellulite treatment!

Steve · 21 Oct 2004

I'll take the chubby Christina any day!

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

Xtina is hot! AND she can sing too. To bad she's saddled with such crap material.

Brainiac McGee · **Joined:** 10 Jun 2011 **Posts:** 2941

Demi Lovato's new album comes out next week.

Brainiac McGee · **Joined:** 10 Jun 2011 **Posts:** 2941

Heads up to DanO (if he doesn't already know):

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Britney Spears ‘ready and raring to go’ with New Year’s show at Planet Hollywood
By Robin Leach (contact)

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 | 12:38 p.m.

Insurance bonding, legal paperwork and financial budgeting for Britney Spears’ new Planet Hollywood residency show is being finalized over the next 10 days, and Caesars Entertainment officials now expect to make the official announcements mid-month...

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/ju ... ars-show-/

DanO · 30 Jul 2006

Brainiac McGee wrote:

Heads up to DanO (if he doesn't already know):

Quote:

Britney Spears ‘ready and raring to go’ with New Year’s show at Planet Hollywood
By Robin Leach (contact)

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 | 12:38 p.m.

Insurance bonding, legal paperwork and financial budgeting for Britney Spears’ new Planet Hollywood residency show is being finalized over the next 10 days, and Caesars Entertainment officials now expect to make the official announcements mid-month...

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/ju ... ars-show-/

Was just thinking about this today and wondering if it was still a "go". Thank for posting.

Looking forward to my new neighbor :lol:

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