TCA: Simon Cowell says Britney Spears is 'mean' on 'X-Factor'

Will the theme song for the new season of Fox's "The X Factor"be Britney Spears' "Hit Me Baby One More Time?"

It might be, judging from what Simon Cowell said about Spears joining the singing competitiion series along with Demi Lovato.

"She's quite mean," Cowell said of Spears during a TCA session for the series. He also teased Lovato about her bluntness toward him and the contestants, calling Lovato "a brat." Still, he praised both singers for bringing what he called youthful energy and honesty to the series.

American Idol': Mariah Carey announced as newest judge

"American Idol" has announced one new judge for Season 12 -- recording artist Mariah Carey. Fox Broadcasting Company President of Entertainment Kevin Reily made the big announcement at the Television Critics Association press panel on Monday (July 23).

"We do in fact have one judge whose deal closed very, very recently. I think it's the biggest recording artist that any of these shows have ever had," says Reilly. "It's an artist that many contestants have tried to emulate, have tried to have sung the songs, have tried to have hit the notes and because it really was concluded only hours ago, our new judge cannot be with us."

Reilly then called Mariah Carey on the phone, who said hello to all the TCA members. 

"I am so excited to be joining 'Idol,' I wanted to be there today and I wish I could've been there myself to tell you. But I think you know this all kind of just happened really quickly," says Carey. "Everybody have a great TCA and I will see you in January."

Carey also adds via a press release, "As a singer, songwriter and producer, it's going to be fun and rewarding to help find new talent and give back with 'American Idol.' ... I can't wait to channel my creative energy as a part of this show which is a massive global phenomenon."

While Reilly cannot confirm any other judges, even judge Randy Jackson's return, he does say that Jackson helped cement the Mariah Carey signing, as the two have worked together for years in the recording studio.

"Randy was very instrumental in doing this deal," says Reilly.

UPDATE: In case you're curious about her payday, TMZ is claiming "Idol" sources say Mariah's one-year deal on the show is nabbing her $18 million, which leaves Britney's "X Factor" deal at $15 million and J.Lo's first-year $12 million "Idol" deal in the dust.

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Chris Brown disses Drake in new song

The war is certainly not over.

It's been nearly three weeks since Chris Brown, Drake and their posses got into a brawl at an NYC club, but Brown is not ready to move on.

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The 23-year-old rapper released a remixed version of Chief Keef's track "I Don't Like" on Saturday through Djorator.com. Brown is joined by the Game in the new track and takes aim at Drake, 25, by attacking his courage.

Although he doesn't mention the "Take Care" rapper by name, Brown raps about their June 14 brawl that left five people injured. "'They throwin' bottles, I'm throwin' models," he says in one verse. And he challenges him to another fight, rapping, "This head up, my bread up, one on one, what you scared, bruh? Matter fact, take care bruh…"

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Drake's rep shared his take on nasty fight, telling Us Weekly, "Drake did not participate in any wrongdoing of any kind last night at W.i.P. He was on his way out of the club when the altercation began. He did not engage in any activity which resulted in injury to person or damage to property."

And an eyewitness at the nightclub told Us, "It was entourage versus entourage, never Drake versus Chris...It was lot of pushing and shoving. People were picking up ice buckets in case they had to throw it. They tore the club apart. It was bad. People went to the hospital!"

Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Get Laser Hair Removal for Matching Smooth Skin

They already like to wear coordinating outfits, and now thatKim Kardashian & Kanye West were spotted leaving alaser hair removal clinic together, it sounds like they'll complement each other with their smooth skin too.

Kim & Kanye showed up in her black Rolls-Royce to have their treatments done, though it's not clear what areas of their body they were looking to make permanently hair free. But considering the fact that Kanye's mustache is still visible, I'm guessing they aren't concerned about unwanted facial hair. Their treatments must be concentrating on other (ahem) areas.

Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes Divorcing..

As Tom Cruise's relationship with Katie Holmes grinds toward divorce, tabloids and the rumor mill are pointing at his devout adherence to the Church of Scientology as a primary cause for their breakup.. 

According to her prenuptial agreement with Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes could be awarded up to $3 million for each year of marriage

According to TMZ, Katie Holmes is seeking primary custody of her daughter Suri and has requested “a suitable amount” of child support from her husband Tom Cruise in divorce papers filed on Thursday.

High-profile celebrity couple Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise are divorcing after five years of marriage, People magazine has reported. It was a marriage that started in an Italian castle and endured through years of hit movies, controversial couch jumping and clashes over Scientology.

A representative for Cruise told People that Holmes filed the divorce, leaving Cruise “deeply saddened.”

Now, however, the couple must come to grips with the details of dissolving one of Hollywood’s most famous unions. Holmes, 33, should expect to receive a substantial settlement from her soon-to-be-former husband. According to the terms of their 2006 prenuptial agreement, the actress is entitled to about $15 million.

In the event of a divorce, the document states, Holmes would be awarded $3 million for each year that she and Cruise, 49, were married — up to a possible $33 million. She will also receive the couple’s home in Montecito, Calif., MSNBC reported in 2006. If their marriage had lasted more than 11 years, Holmes would have received half of Cruise’s reportedly $250 million fortune.

Their separation could lead to a legal battle over custody of their 6-year-old daughter Suri, although both sides have stated that Suri’s welfare is their highest concern.

Holmes’ parents originally wanted her to avoid marrying Cruise, a tipster told the Scoop magazine in 2006, but then changed their minds. “If she walks now, Tom will fight her for custody of [Suri], and Katie can’t outlast him in court,” an insider told the Scoop in 2006. “She knows she needs to marry him to get the money to fight him for custody, if it comes to that.”

If Holmes wins custody of their daughter, the child-support payments she’s entitled to could prove sizable. When model Linda Evangelista split with her French billionaire boyfriend earlier this year, a court awarded her $550,000 in annual child-support payments.

Lauryn Hill pleads guilty faces jail time...

NEWARK, N.J. -- Eight-time Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill pleaded guilty Friday to not paying federal taxes on more than $1.5 million earned over three years.

Appearing in U.S. District Court in Newark, Hill admitted failing to file tax returns from 2005 to 2007. She faces a maximum one-year sentence on each of the three counts. She was charged three weeks ago.

Dressed in a dark jacket, white button-up shirt and a long reddish-orange skirt, Hill declined to comment after Friday's hearing. During the hearing, attorney Nathan Hochman indicated that Hill planned to pay back the taxes she owes.

U.S. Magistrate Michael Shipp initially scheduled sentencing for early October but agreed to delay it until late November to give Hill time to make repayment.

Hill admitted she didn't pay taxes on about $818,000 earned in 2005, $222,000 in 2006 and $761,000 in 2007. The money was earned by four corporations she owned.

The 37-year-old South Orange resident got her start with The Fugees and began her solo career in 1998 with the critically acclaimed album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."

She then largely disappeared from public view to raise her six children, five of whom she had with Rohan Marley, the son of famed reggae singer Bob Marley.

After the charges were brought, Hill posted a long statement on her Tumblr page that decried pop culture's "climate of hostility, false entitlement, manipulation, racial prejudice, sexism and ageism." She explained that she hasn't paid taxes since she withdrew from society to guarantee the safety and well-being of herself and her family.

Hill hinted Friday that she might expand on those comments at her sentencing. When Shipp asked her if anyone had directly or indirectly influenced her decision to plead guilty, she replied, "Indirectly, I've been advised my ability to speak out directly is for another time, at sentencing."

Adele pregnant..

Top selling songstress of 2012 announced on her blog,
"I'm delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together. I wanted you to hear the news direct from me, obviously we’re over the moon and very excited but please respect our privacy at this precious time. Yours always, Adele xx"
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Kim Kardashian celebrates 2 million Instagram fans by stripping..

When many people talk about android application Instagram, one thing that seems to always end up being talked about are the number of women who use the app to take photos of their breasts. As a way of proving the point, Kim Kardashian has celebrated gaining two million Instagram fans by poster a picture of herself in her underwear.

The reality star tweeted, “Thanks to all you 2million sexy beasts out there for following me on Instagram! So here's a little present of instagram,”

The star is no stranger to posting revealing shots of herself on various social networking sites, so this is hardly unexpected in such an arena. She recently posted a photo of herself in a small orange bikini top just a few days ago.

In other Kardashian news the star’s relationship with Kanye West seems to be going strong, with a source quoted in the Sun today as saying, “Kim's desperate to show Kanye she's not some kind of bimbo, so she's reading up on Nietzsche as Kanye says he's a huge inspiration of his. She's making sure she reads the papers and the news every day and has downloaded the CNN app on her phone to keep up to the minute.”

Naked Rihanna bares her bum in raunchy Esquire shoot..

Just when you think you’ve seen all Rihanna has to offer, and have had all the raunchiness you can take, the girl just has to take it to another level.

The sexy Bajan appears naked on the cover of the new edition of Esquire, and it’s easy to see why she called her new perfume Nude.

The new photoshoot gives Ri-Ri’s fans everything they could possibly want, including a series of pouty shots and a good look at her famous rear.

While the singer’s career seems to be going from strength to strength, her personal life is not so certain as rumours have been rife that the singer is dating Drake, especially since the pair were seen recently out and about in Miami getting cosy and partying into the early hours.

The singer posted on Twitter recently a hint that all may not be entirely rosy in the relationship, saying, “Any other signs have an opening? #Holla this Pisces s*** is not working out", in relation to her horoscope on the day.

Rihanna displays her wears in the July edition of Esquire.

People can talk all they want about pop singer Rihanna, because she is not listening!

The sexy vixen was recently interviewed by Esquire magazine and confessed that she no longer cares about the bad things people say about her.

“Who wants to be bashed everyday of their f**king lives? I’ve learned to live my life with the blinders on," she said.

John Travolta in talks for a settlement in sexual battery case...

The 'Hairspray' actor has been the subject of accusations from a number of male masseurs, with two filing lawsuits against him, and though the proceedings were later dropped, his legal representatives are said to be working on a financial agreement with one of the men.

A source told RadarOnline.com: "John Travolta's lawyer is currently in settlement talks with one of the accusers. The goal is to have a settlement reached very quietly and quickly because John just wants this scandal to go away.

"No money has been paid yet, but it's almost a done deal. It will be an out of court settlement and John Travolta's name won't even be in the agreement to ensure complete confidentiality, along with a clause that states if the man ever goes public with his story, he will be sued for at least twice the amount of the settlement."

The accuser currently in negotiations with John's team claim he was groped by the actor within the last two years, which is within the limitations of being able to file a civil lawsuit, which he is prepared to do if a settlement isn't reached.

The source added: "If the accuser who is in talks with John's lawyer right now is unable to reach a settlement, he is absolutely prepared to file a lawsuit against him.

"The man isn't intimidated by John's celebrity status and just wants the actor to be held accountable for his actions."

John - who has children Ella Bleu, 12, and 18-month-old Benjamin with wife Kelly Preston - has vehemently denied the allegations against him.

Jessica Simpson gets withdrawal symptoms when not breastfeeding

The singer-and-actress gave birth to little Maxwell Drew on May 1 and while she is nursing her most of the time, she admits she finds it hard when fiance Eric Johnson feeds the tot.

She said: "It's become a full-on job. It's the worst if I have to pump and give Eric a bottle to give her. I miss holding her and having that closeness."

Since becoming parents, Jessica admits her and Eric's lives have changed completely.

"Life has completely changed. From how I sleep to what I think about, Maxwell has definitely taken over everything!

"We stare at her all the time. We can't get enough," she told People magazine.

After 9lb 13oz Maxwell was born, Jessica announced the happy news on her official website, saying: "We are so grateful for all of the love, support and prayers we have received. This has been the greatest experience of our lives!"

She later tweeted: "I am so in love with baby Maxwell. I want to cry every time I look at her. Motherhood is by far the best thing I've ever experienced."

Jennifer Aniston declines Brad Pitt's offer to meet up...

Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston turned down Brad Pitt's invite for drinks when he and Angelina Jolie were in Los Angles last week.

The ‘Friends’ actress would usually meet up with Brad but instead passed up the offer to spend time with her beau, actor Justin Theroux.

Now magazine report a source revealed: “She's always met him in the past, but this time told him she'd have to pass as she'd rather spend time with Justin Theroux.”

Jennifer and Justin were spotted today, (16.03.12) shopping at The Melrose Project furniture store in West Hollywood California.

The 43-year-old actress was scanning different pieces for her new home with the help of beau Justin, who she has joked she wants to be married to by the end of the year.

It looks like Jennifer expensive taste as the shop boasts ‘a unique collection of the country’s most distinctive and distinguished dealers and artists from the world of antiques, fine art, rugs, and contemporary furnishings.’

Is Raven Symone coming out of the closet and dating AzMarie Livingston?

Is Raven Symone coming out of the closet and dating AzMarie Livingston?

The former "That's So Raven, "Georgia" And "Cosby Show" beauty is once again, being questioned on sexuality.Apprently 2 sources say that Raven and AzMarie ,who competed in Tyra Banks' "America Next Top Model" reside in a New York condo together and are a couple. Livingston was booted from "ANTM" when she refused to wear a butt pad in a "booty tooching" photo shoot.Symone has addressed her sexuality in the past. In 2010, she tweeted "im not in a relationship with a girl," in response to a an earlier rumor.This is all according to gossip site MediaTakeout. The site bases their report on a story they claim is set to be published in the National Enquirer.

Will.i.am has angered BBC bosses by Tweeting on The Voice live shows

Will.i.am has angered BBC bosses by Tweeting on The Voice live shows

Superstitious Will.i.am has to call his mom Debra Cain for luck before every live show.

The 37-year-old's been following the same rituals before performances for years.

As well as calling Mommy, he also has to brush his teeth just before going out, leave his shoes off until the very last minute and moisturize his hands.

Cinco de Mayo: Recipes for a holiday-inspired feast..

Cinco de Mayo, the anniversary of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory during the Franco-Mexican War, has become prime time for Americans to celebrate some of the more festive and tasty elements of Mexican cuisine. consider the May 5 holiday, coupled with warmer weather, as the perfect opportunity to explore traditional Mexican dishes.Start your day with our recommendation:Chilaquiles Tortilla chips, sauce, crema and cheese are compulsory components of chilaquiles. But there are certain liberties that individual cooks take; a fried or poached egg can be placed atop the assembled chilaquiles; or cooked, shredded chicken or fried chorizo may be tossed with the chips.

The crema should be thin enough to drizzle over the finished chilaquiles. If it is too thick, add buttermilk or cream as needed.

Continue recipe & instructions here and enjoy!

Nicki Minaj Does Blue For Vogue

Nicki Minaj Does Blue (Seafoam?) For Vogue..

She's not one to pass up on the opportunity to put her uniqueness on display, and Nicki Minaj did just that for the March 2012 issue of Vogue.

The "Roman's Holiday" singer showed off her inner Smurf while coloring her skin blue and strapping on bright red frock for the Steven Klein shoot - with Nicki also chatting with the magazine about everything from fashion to her plans on starting a grand foundation.

Highlights from Miss Minaj's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to visit to Vogue

On what she'd like to be if not a musician:
“A huge part of me wanted to be a lawyer! I would do a really good job as a prosecutor."

On learning how to dress at LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts:
“I was dressing in Tommy Hilfiger baggy shirts and Boss jeans, but then I met a person who dressed like a tiny lady—pantsuits, heels, lots of makeup. I thought she was larger than life. She once did my makeup—I had never seen myself made up before. I didn’t want to wash it off; I felt like I had one day to live this fantasy of being a glamour girl.”

On being far from label-obsessed in her downtime: 
“If I can combine designer things with other things, I’m a happy camper.

On her love of high-end accessories:
"Giuseppe, Versace, YSL, and Fendi shoes. And I bought tons of Vuitton bags. When you’re a young girl from Queens, you’re going to stock up on those bags.”

On being adamant that her legacy will not be one of a free-spending, know-nothing celebrity:
“[I'm planning] an enormous foundation to nurture girls. The Nicki Minaj girl is a fun, artsy girl who can become a fierce force to be reckoned with on Wall Street! They hang on my every word, so I tell them, go to school, be ambitious. The worst position is to be financially dependent on the man.”

Photo Credit: Steven Klein for Vogue

Nicki Minaj defends cussing in her songs...

Nicki Minaj Says Asking Her Not To Cuss Is Sexist...

“Why do people ask me to lose swear words? Do people ask Eminem to lose swear words? Do they ask Lil Wayne to lose swear words? Nobody stops them and says ‘Would you stop swearing… for the children, please?’ … I don’t want children cursing. I’m very strict on my nieces and my little brother. They have to listen to clean versions of music. Even my music. … Don’t you think it’s strange, though? I used to see Eminem in concert and people were bringing their little brother or whatever. Nobody stops them and says [she adopts a posh English accent], ‘Would you stop swearing, Eminem, for loads of money?’ I don’t get it, I don’t get it.” 

– Nicki Minaj did a great interview with the UK Guardian and talked about lots of feminist-y themes, including the scrutiny she’s put under for being a woman who sings some really “dirty” lyrics. Nicki talks about how she knows those two little girls on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” — Sophia Grace and Rosie — who rap clean versions of her songs have brought her a lot of attention, but that doesn’t make her kids’ singer.

Actress Meagan Good Engaged...

Actress Meagan Good is engaged to marry a 7th Day Adventist preacher.

The Think like a man beauty, 30, accepted a proposal from Sony Pictures executive DeVon Franklin, a part-time preacher, last month in Los Angeles, a year after the couple met on the set of Tyler Perry's romantic comedy Jumping the Broom, which he produced.

The sexy star, who previously dated rapper Soulja Boy and NFL player Thomas Jones, is guaranteed to have an extra-special wedding night - Good took a personal vow of celibacy last year.

According to TMZ.com, religious Franklin practices Sabbath on Saturday, doesn't eat pork and frowns upon alcohol.

Zoe, Bella, & Juno Cover NYLON May 2012...

Teaming up for a trifecta of awesomeness, Zoe Kravitz, Juno Temple and Bella Heathcote grace the cover of the May 2012 issue of NYLON magazine.

The three actresses brought their colorful looks and personalities to  Nylon Magazines pages while each opening up in an in-depth conversation for the accompanying column.Want in on the conversation? 

Check out the issue for yourself in Mays upcoming issue! NYLONMAG.com

Artist of The Week...

Eva Simons

video by Eva Simons performing I Don't Like You. (C) 2012 

 Eva’s song “Silly Boy” gained popularity on the Internet. The song became one of the most notorious tracks online, generating over 20+ million views. After this success, she signed a worldwide deal at EMI. The song actually started out life as a demo idea for another high profile US female act, and gained much notoriety after Kayne West posted it in his blog, with Eva's vocal, and incorrect credits for the songs performer.
Eva Simons will join LMFAO in the North American "Sorry For Party Rocking" tour

On March 20, 2012, Simons premiered her new single, "I Don't Like You", which was released in most countries on March 26 under   Interscope Records. The track is produced by Zedd.

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