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Hot on the heels of the announcement Britney Spears will join the X Factor judging panel, Mariah Carey is already dishing out her diva opinion about the hotly anticipated news!

When asked by Extra how she felt about the "Toxic" singer joining the Fox singing competition, Mrs. Nick Cannon sniped, "You think I focus on that stuff? Have we met? I love [Britney], honestly. I think she's a very nice person, but I don't care who's going on that show -- as long as it's not me."

It was rumored that Mimi, along with Beyonce and Janet Jackson, had been in the running for the coveted spots next to LA Reid and Simon Cowell, so maybe that's why the "Fantasy" singer sounds so bitter?!

Not only that, but Simon Cowell didn't quite do the best job explaining his decision. Questioned about why Miss Carey was no longer being considered for the mega hit show, the King of Mean said simply, "I adore her, I love her. But you can't expect someone who has just had two kids and has a record career to make the kind of commitment we would need on this show."

Hmm... doesn't Brit Brit have two kids and a record career? What about J.Lo? She's got twins and just debuted a new single, but she's doing a fab job on American Idol...

Something doesn't add up!

Britney Spears has definitely got the X-Factor!

After making it official that she's set to join the second season of Simon Cowell's reality competition show as a judge, Miss B hopped on a golf cart and headed straight to ABC Kitchen to celebrate over dinner with fiance, Jason Trawick!

The Princess of Pop looked better than ever in a skintight purple dress and bright blonde locks, after changing out of the sexy white ensemble she wore at the FOX Upfronts, on Monday.

Spears, along with former Disney star Demi Lovato, will be taking over for Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, where they'll sit with Simon Cowell and record producer L.A. Reid at the judges table.

The "I Wanna Go" singer, who is reputedly making around $15 million for the gig, exclaimed after the big announcement: "I'm so excited about this whole experience. It's going to be so much fun and so different from anything I've ever done. I'm ready to find a true star."

Lovato added, "I am totally stoked to be here. I'm excited to represent my generation and I'm ready to find the winner."

With Simon and Demi by Brit's side, it's sure to be a sensational season packed with plenty of drama!

Ladies and gentlemen... Britney's back and looking better than ever!

The singer was seen today with fiance Jason Trawick at the Fox Upfronts in NYC to officially announce her deal to join The X Factor alongside Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid and fellow singer Demi Lovato next season.

Britney's deal is said to be worth $15 million for the season and puts to rest the ongoing rumors as to who will fill the empty seats left by former judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger. She even tweeted out a happy picture with her new X Factor family with smiles aplenty!

Something tells us this might be a good year for the singing show!

Simon Cowell's doing something right!

The head honcho at The X Factor just signed on Demi Lovato as the fourth and final judge on the talent show, according to an E! News source.

Lovato will join Simon, L.A. Reid and Britney Spears at the judges' table when the show returns in September.

Fox won't comment on the news, neither will X Factor peeps, but reports claim Spears will get $15 million for a single season.

Cowell fired his frenemy Paula Abdul and Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger in January, after the show's ratings were considerably below American Idol.

Britney Spears hasn't officially signed on the dotted line for a judging spot on The X Factor, contrary to E!online's earlier report that the pop star had joined the show alongside Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid.

Early last month, X17online reported exclusively that Britney Spears' negotiations to be a judge on the singing competition show aren't quite as close as multiple news outlets have been reporting. Our source told us:

"Things may not be as advanced as everyone is assuming; these things take along time. Anything can happen."

The mama of two is "very close" to signing, however the deal hasn't been sealed, according to TMZ.

Reportedly, Fox is planning to have the deal done by Monday ... with the hopes of making the official announcement at the Upfronts in NYC.

America's Got Talent judge Howard Stern is voicing his opinion on how he believes Britney Spears will do as a judge on The X Factor.

During a NYC press conference promoting AGT, Stern said he believes Britney "still thinks the earth is flat."

The shock jock, who admits to wanting to watch to "see what kind of train wreck she is," goes on to say:

"I think we're going to tune in to see her, to see if she can function through the thing. As far as any real criticism, I think Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid will do that ... I think Britney will sit there and eat a lollipop and wear a sexy outfit."

Spears closed the deal yesterday earning a reported $16 million to be a judge on the Fox show for one season.

It's official! Britney Spears will join Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid as a judge on The X Factor!

According to E!, Spears finally inked her deal to be on the show after months of speculation. The singer is expected to make $15 million for a season's worth of work. It's been reported that she agreed to the deal weeks ago but has been working on the fine print.

"The contract is signed," a source close to the star told the publication. "There's been a lot of back and forth over the past few weeks as they negotiated the small details, but she's on. It's all completed and Britney is beyond excited."

The news come after Cowell fired judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones after the show's first season.

This will be Britney's first network TV appearance since her reality series Britney & Kevin: Chaotic with ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Britney Spears is serious about her fitness!

The pop star left The Commons in Calabasas holding on to what appears to be a gym schedule. But too bad we didn't get a chance to see both of her beautiful eyes lined with hardcore eyeliner.

Gotta love our girl and her ever-changing mood!