X Factor Judge Talks Britney

Britney Spears Metamorphosis

Britney Spears for X Factor

There are several women's names currently being tossed around as potential judges for the upcoming season of "X Factor." Avril Lavigne, Janet Jackson and Britney Spears are the leading rumored contenders to replace Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul for the show's completely revamped second season, which kicks off later this year.

In a recent press call, Simon Cowell would not confirm who producers were talking to, but he did not deny that Jackson was on the table. "You can probably count on two girls," fellow judge L.A. Reid added. "That we can confirm."

Cowell recently addressed the Britney buzz on Billy Bush's radio show, continuing to play coy about the chatter. "Well, I'm fascinated by her. The fact that she's still one of the most talked-about — not just pop stars, but people — in the world today means that you've got this star power. This girl's got resilience, and the fact that she's survived this and she's still hot, she's still having hit records and she's still controversial ... there's a reason for that.

"I would think that if she's managed to sustain a family, a career, which is tough, this is a walk in the park," he added, noting that he believes she would be a good judge. While Cowell seems to be dancing around the issue, British "X Factor" judge Louis Walsh may have let the cat out of the bag in an interview on U.K. talk show "Craig Doyle Live." He shared that Spears was indeed talking to producers about possibly joining the show.

"I know he is talking to Britney. I know he's definitely talking to Britney to do the American show. Absolutely true and maybe Janet Jackson," he said. In the end, Cowell summed up the current spate of rumors on that conference call. "There's a load of speculation, some true, some not true. It's true to say that a lot more people have entered the frame this year. We were waiting to see who was going to contact us before we actually contacted people," he said last week. "We're in that place right now, which is a good place to be in. We will meet a number of people over the next few weeks, mainly to explain to them that this is a big commitment when you do a show like this because of the mentoring aspect."

Britney Still Google+ QUEEN

Our Queen Britney is the first artist to reach two million followers on Google+ - that's a huge social-media milestone. And, being as she had one million followers just seven months ago, that means she's been quietly totting up 30,000 friends per day!

For those who aren't really savvy with newbie social media site Google+, perhaps the more traditional stats will help make things clear; 17.3 million Facebook friends and 13.2 million Twitter followers helps prove that Britney is pretty damn popular.

However, Britney will be well aware that her reign as social media supreme could be over very soon; President Barack Obama recently joined Google+ and is working the site to his benefit, even going one step further than Britney by using Hangout, the online video chat service.

Regardless of the future, a big congrats are in order; well done for breaking the ice in the social media circus, Britney!

Britney & Jason Still Glowing

If being in love means every pore on your body glowing like Britney Spears,' then sign us up for the long haul. We're instantly forgetting about any and all commitment phobias we may have if it means us getting to look as absolutely STUNNING as our girl looks here! Also, we've heard love rids you of blemishes and even adds an extra sparkly twinkle to the eye -- beauty tips, free of charge.

Wanting to show the world what a perfect couple looks like, the "I Wanna Go" singer posted a beautiful photo on Facebook of herself snuggling up to fiance Jason Trawick, and she even made it her default pic! (Big dealzees!) The pair have been engaged for a few months, and we have to say they look happier than ever. WE CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS WEDDING! Everyone, all together now: "Awwww!"