It's official: Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are your new X Factor judges. The ladies stepped out in NYC today at Fox's upfront presentation for the official announcement that Britney and Demi are joining the show. Rumors started swirling months ago about Britney's involvement and a reported $15 million contract, but no confirmations were made until today. Returning judge Simon Cowell took the Read more

Simon Cowell arrived in style for last night's screening of his new TV show, The X Factor, stepping out of his custom-built black Rolls-Royce to greet screaming fans at LA's ArcLight theater. He was the last judge to arrive on the red carpet and promptly received a kiss from his good friend Paula Abdul. X Factor reunites former American Idol judges Simon and Paula and introduces new faces L.A. Read more

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Austin rolled out a Texas-sized welcome for X Factor judges Britney Spears, Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, and L.A. Reid today. The foursome were all smiles upon their arrival and looked ready to get down to business on their first day of taping. The group of judges is back together after meeting up last week for the official unveiling of the new X Factor judging panel. When the cameras weren't Read more

Britney Spears joined her new X Factor team at a party to celebrate the upcoming season in Central Park last night. Britney changed into a short purple Alexander Wang frock after wearing a white minidress for the official announcement of her involvement earlier in the day. Britney, Demi Lovato, Simon Cowell, and L.A. Reid will be judges on the reality competition, though the new host has yet to Read more

Jay-Z and Beyoncé Knowles hit the town in NYC last night to celebrate a book from their pal Erica Reid. Erica, wife of Jay-Z's business associate and producer L.A. Reid, has written a tome called The Thriving Child, and she hosted a bash to celebrate its release at a private residence. Mary J. Blige also came out to toast Erica's accomplishment. Beyoncé picked out a teal Roland Mouret dress for Read more

Last night marked the American Reunion premiere in LA, and the original cast of the franchise turned out to support the latest installment in the series. Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Klein, and Tara Reid were just some of the actors who joined forces on the red carpet at the debut. The new movie picks up 13 years after the American Pie class has graduated from high school, and at a Read more

Jessica Simpson reported to LAX yesterday afternoon to catch a flight out of town. She was able to spend a few weeks at home with her family and fiancé, Eric Johnson, following a stint abroad in Paris and London earlier this month. Eric accompanied her on the trip to Europe, where they enjoyed romantic French strolls and a night mingling with the English at a club. The duo have been doing lots Read more

Simon Cowell hung out on a yacht in St. Tropez yesterday in a pair of pale pink swim trunks. The former American Idol judge frequently vacations in the French Riviera, and is enjoying some rare time off as he gears up for the stateside launch of The X Factor this Fall. The reality competition debuts in the USA in September, and Simon will reunite with Paula Abdul on the series. A promo for The Read more

Ciara tied on a sexy string bikini covered in pink sequins as she took a dip in Miami Beach today. The singer is one of several celebrities taking advantage of the scene in Florida during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week's 2012 Swim Week. Whitney Port and Kristin Cavallari have also gotten in on the action, hitting the beaches, pools, runway shows, and parties. Ciara enjoyed some R&R this Read more