Posted April 11, 201213 yr http://uk.eonline.com/news/britney_spears_...mp;dlvrit=48939 OMFG OMFG OMFG Britney Spears and Simon Cowell are about to become TV's next power couple. The pop princess is thisclose to signing a big-bucks deal to become a judge on X Factor, multiple sources have exclusively confirmed to E! News. After weeks of heavy negotiating, Britney's team has finally agreed to a $15 million fee for the role. "Both camps were back and forth on the money but now they have finally come to agreement on the fee," says one insider with intimate knowledge of the pending deal. "That was the big sticking point and now, thankfully, it's been sorted. All they need to do now is work out the smaller points. The fact the money is now set, means that there is nothing stopping this from becoming a reality." And this will be a package deal: coming along for the ride with Britney is fiancé Jason Trawick. MORE: Is Britney Spears Joining The X Factor? Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid Address Judging Rumors PlayMaria Menounos' "Dancing" Injury PlayCheesa Knocks It Out of the Park PlayKatrina Parker Carries No Doubt A second source reveals that her soon-to-be husband (who is also petitioning to become her coconservator), will become a producer on the show. "Jason is expected to be there every day Britney is on set. He is her rock and will help guide her through the process. He is the person she trusts the most," the second source tells us. The deal will make Spears the highest paid judge on reality television, eclipsing Jennifer Lopez's $12 million deal for American Idol. Barring any last-minute snafus, Spears will fill one of two X Factor judging vacancies after Cowell fired Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger at the close of the show's first season. A rep for the X Factor would neither confirm nor deny whether Spears was even being considered. A Fox rep had no comment. However a production insider tells E! News that "this is an exciting time for [britney]. It'll be a fun project and she is welcoming the chance to mentor up-and-coming artists. She loves the idea of helping emerging talent get the recognition they deserve and is really looking forward to being on the show." MORE: Five Reasons for X Factor Tear Down "She gets on very well with Simon. He has worked hard at persuading her to start this new chapter in her career. She is an icon, and the perfect example of what having the X Factor means. "She's really looking forward to the project and being able to connect with her fans." Britney is expected to start her new role in the middle of May but there's no word yet on who will fill the final spot, according to the show source. MORE: Britney Spears Offered $10 Million for X Factor, but She Wants How Much?! "The decision of who will join Simon, Britney and L.A. is yet to be made. Simon really wanted Britney confirmed first. Once she signs, he can make the final preparations." In a conference call, which took place before Spears' deal was imminent, Cowell waxed lyrical about his new judge, "The fact that she's one of the most talked about—not just pop stars, but people—in the world today means that you've got this star power. She's still hot, she's still having hit records, and she's still controversial. There's a reason for that." In addition to two new judges, Simon is also hiring a new pair of hosts. X Factor is slated to return to Fox in September. Read more: http://uk.eonline.com/news/britney_spears_...7#ixzz1rllUSDed Edited April 11, 201213 yr by dannjohn3
April 11, 201213 yr That's not a confirmation. Indeed. It's a report of a rumour. *waits patiently for Britney*
April 11, 201213 yr To be honest the only thing I got from that is Jason wants to be her conservator now and I'm just annoyed at that.
April 11, 201213 yr http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/p480x480/576589_10150646777401400_653851399_9785638_1914961773_n.jpg one of the biggest radio stations in Georgia posted that
May 9, 201213 yr Seems confirmed now http://uk.eonline.com/news/its_official_br..._signs_x/312961 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/0...s-table/133222/
May 9, 201213 yr I can't tell if I'm more nervous or excited. Let's face it, under normal circumstances, flack she'd get for basically never singing live aside, she would be AMAZING as a mentor/judge/coach. But these past few years she's been quite a recluse in terms of her promotional duties, very heavily guarded, appearing "drugged up" on meds for conditions we think she has but don't really know the finer details... she's still under this conservatorship so clearly she's not 100% of sound mind. I so want her to do well. I hope her personality shines through and that she's seen spending one on one time with her acts and really getting involved with her acts but I can see her being really guarded, not being overly critical/constructive with her comments and being surrounded by her team when she's backstage with her acts. Of course, I'm sure Larry & co could also impart some wonderful advice as they've had a big hand in shaping Britney's career but ultimately it's not them people want to see, is it. OH but selfishly, her being on the X Factor should mean new Britney music soon... right? She'd be a fool not to take advantage of this.
May 10, 201213 yr I'm not nervous. Her team has been keeping her so underwraps to make sure she looked "stable" the past two eras. They wouldn't risk this happening if it failed because it would sabotage her career.
May 10, 201213 yr f*** yes. She's going to be a pleasant surprise to many, many people I reckon. Nice to hear Simon is keeping his word on helping her out too! He really does love her :wub:
May 12, 201213 yr At least I now have a reason to watch US X Factor. Excited to see her, she does have a godo personality when she isn't so reserved.
