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  1. 'X Factor' Saves Big by Replacing Britney Spears

    'X Factor' Saves Big by Replacing Britney Spears

    5:00 am PDT 5/22/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    New judges Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio are slated to earn a far cry from the star's $15 million salary as they join Simon Cowell amid a steep ratings slide. READ MORE

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    Simon Cowell's Estrogen Overload: Judging the New 'X Factor' Panel (Opinion)

    Simon Cowell's Estrogen Overload: Judging the New 'X Factor' Panel (Opinion)

    2:00 pm PDT 5/21/2013
    • Jonathan Bernstein
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    Can Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubino help get back that old "Idol" feeling? THR explores the tricky chemistry of sitting alongside Cowell. READ MORE

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  3. 'X Factor': Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio Nearing Deals to Join as Judges

    'X Factor': Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio Nearing Deals to Join as Judges

    4:06 pm PDT 5/19/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
    • Shirley Halperin
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    UPDATED: The new panel is expected to be in place by Tuesday when the Fox show shoots in Charleston, S.C. READ MORE

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    Britney Spears' 'Smurfs 2' Single 'Ooh La La' Hits the Web

    Britney Spears' 'Smurfs 2' Single 'Ooh La La' Hits the Web

    1:19 pm PDT 5/17/2013
    • Jason Lipshutz, Billboard
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    Dr. Luke, Ammo and Cirkut produced the sugary sweet pop track. READ MORE

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    Will.i.am on New Britney Spears Album: 'We Start Next Week'

    Will.i.am on New Britney Spears Album: 'We Start Next Week'

    2:00 pm PDT 5/16/2013
    • Andrew Hampp, Billboard
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    Producer tells Billboard about the intense "bonding" he and Britney have done to prepare for her eighth studio album. READ MORE

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  6. Wango Tango 2013: Bruno Mars, Miguel, Fall Out Boy, Demi Lovato Perform

    Wango Tango 2013: Bruno Mars, Miguel, Fall Out Boy, Demi Lovato Perform

    7:32 pm PDT 5/12/2013
    • Emily Zemler
    • Kyleen James
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    A cameo by Britney Spears along with mini-sets by such hitmakers as will.i.am, Maroon 5, Avril Lavigne and Flo Rida rile up the SoCal crowd despite record high temperatures. READ MORE

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  7. Review
    Miguel, Fall Out Boy, Demi Lovato Among Wango Tango 2013 Standouts: Concert Review

    Miguel, Fall Out Boy, Demi Lovato Among Wango Tango 2013 Standouts: Concert Review

    5:07 pm PDT 5/12/2013
    • Emily Zemler
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    A cameo by Britney Spears along with mini-sets by such hitmakers as will.i.am, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars and Avril Lavigne rile up the SoCal crowd despite record high temperatures. READ MORE

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  8. Will.i.am Executive Producing New Britney Spears Album

    Will.i.am Executive Producing New Britney Spears Album

    5:00 pm PDT 5/1/2013
    • Jason Lipshutz, Billboard
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    The two collaborated on the song "Scream & Shout," which reached the Top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and led off Will.I.Am's fourth solo album, "#willpower." READ MORE

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  9. Britney Spears to Sing in 'Smurfs 2'

    Britney Spears to Sing in 'Smurfs 2'

    10:30 am PDT 4/17/2013
    • THR Staff
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    The pop star will release a new song, "Ooh La La," for the big-screen sequel. READ MORE

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  10. Earshot
    Hit-Boy, Young Guru Reveal Their Music-Making Magic

    Hit-Boy, Young Guru Reveal Their Music-Making Magic

    11:00 am PDT 4/14/2013
    • Colin Stutz
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    The two engineer-producers, whose credits include will.i.Am and Britney Spears' "Scream & Shout" and Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Niggas in Paris," respectively, shared their insight as part of Grammy U's "Era of the Engineer" educational tour. READ MORE

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  11. Earshot
    'X Factor' Alum Beatrice Miller Inks Record Deal

    'X Factor' Alum Beatrice Miller Inks Record Deal

    7:48 pm PDT 4/11/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    The Maplewood, NJ teen is the first signing to the Hollywood/Syco Records collaborative arrangement. READ MORE

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  12. The 20 Most Dramatic Child Star Transformations

    The 20 Most Dramatic Child Star Transformations

    11:47 am PDT 3/18/2013
    • THR Staff
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    Everyone has to grow up at some point. READ MORE

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  13. Earshot
    Selena Gomez on a Britney Spears Duet: 'I'd Be Honored'

    Selena Gomez on a Britney Spears Duet: 'I'd Be Honored'

    3:52 pm PDT 3/15/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The "Spring Breakers" star says she was "geeking out" when the pop icon suggested a collaboration via Twitter, but doesn’t expect to follow up on the offer. READ MORE

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  14. In the Magazine
    The 10 Best-Selling Celebrity Perfumes

    The 10 Best-Selling Celebrity Perfumes

    11:00 am PDT 3/13/2013
    • Eriq Gardner
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    Elizabeth Taylor’s White Diamonds has earned a cool $1 billion -- no wonder stars such as Derek Jeter, Sean Combs, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez are banking on fragrance dollars. READ MORE

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    Miley Cyrus Signs With Britney Spears' Manager

    Miley Cyrus Signs With Britney Spears' Manager

    3:48 pm PST 3/8/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    Larry Rudolph is representing the former Disney star, who's in the studio working on her fourth album. READ MORE

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  16. Mumford & Sons' 'Babel' No. 1 For Fifth Week On Billboard 200

    Mumford & Sons' 'Babel' No. 1 For Fifth Week On Billboard 200

    12:51 pm PST 2/27/2013
    • Keith Caulfield, Billboard
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    Bruno Mars' 'Unorthodox Jukebox' returns to its No. 2 peak by climbing one spot. READ MORE

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  17. Mumford & Sons' 'Babel' Makes Grammy-Fueled Return To No. 1 On Billboard 200

    Mumford & Sons' 'Babel' Makes Grammy-Fueled Return To No. 1 On Billboard 200

    11:10 am PST 2/21/2013
    • Keith Caulfield, Billboard
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    Last week's top album, Josh Groban's "All That Echoes" slips to No. 5, Taylor Swift's "Red" climbs from No. 12 to No. 4. READ MORE

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  18. Live Feed
    'X Factor' Shake-up: Speculation Heats Up Surrounding Khloe Kardashian Exit

    'X Factor' Shake-up: Speculation Heats Up Surrounding Khloe Kardashian Exit

    12:40 pm PST 2/19/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    Several reports have surfaced about the co-host's impending firing, while a rep for the show insists that no decisions have been made. Also: Is Demi Lovato torn about returning? READ MORE

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  19. Britney Spears in Las Vegas: Planet Hollywood 'Actively Engaged in Discussions' With Pop Star

    Britney Spears in Las Vegas: Planet Hollywood 'Actively Engaged in Discussions' With Pop Star

    12:15 pm PST 2/8/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The casino is now home to Cee Lo Green’s “Loberace” spectacle and “Peepshow,” starring Coco Austin. READ MORE

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  20. Earshot
    Hit-Boy, the Go-To Producer for Kanye West and Jay-Z, Lives Up to His Nickname (Q&A)

    Hit-Boy, the Go-To Producer for Kanye West and Jay-Z, Lives Up to His Nickname (Q&A)

    7:30 am PST 2/7/2013
    • Colin Stutz
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    "I just want to show the world that you don't have to be boxed in," says Chauncey "Hit-Boy" Hollis, who's ranked No. 31 on THR's list of Pop's Top 35 Hitmakers. READ MORE

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