GLOBAL POP ICON BRITNEY SPEARS
AND MULTI-TALENTED ARTIST DEMI LOVATO
JOIN L.A. REID AND SIMON COWELL
ON "THE X FACTOR" JUDGES' PANEL
Multi-platinum,
Grammy Award-winning worldwide pop icon Britney Spears and singer,
songwriter and actress Demi Lovato will join L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell
as judges on THE X FACTOR, the hit singing competition series
returning this fall on FOX.
Spears is one of the most
successful and celebrated entertainers in pop history. Her musical
career boasts nearly 100 million albums sold worldwide and countless
awards and accolades, including the 2011 MTV Video Vanguard Award and
Billboard's Best-Selling Female Artist of the Decade (1998-2008).
Spears first captivated audiences with her first single "…Baby One More
Time," an international hit that is currently 14x Platinum in the U.S.
So far, Spears has earned a total of five No.1 debut albums and 24 Top
40 songs in her career.
Lovato is an accomplished
singer and actress with a devoted and engaged young fan base. Her
single, "Skyscraper," off of her most recent album, "Unbroken,"
recently went platinum, while the video for her new single, "Give Your
Heart a Break," already has garnered 10 million YouTube views. Her
first album, "Don't Forget," debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
chart and her second album, "Here We Go Again," debuted at No. 1.
Lovato began acting at the age of 10, and starred in the cable
television series, "Sonny With A Chance." Her film credits include "Camp
Rock" and "Princess Protection Program."
"I'm
absolutely delighted Britney and Demi are joining us," said Simon
Cowell. "Britney remains one of the biggest stars in the world, she's
talented, fascinating – and I believe she knows exactly how to spot THE
X FACTOR. Demi's had an amazing career in music, TV and film for
someone her age. She's young, confident, and enthusiastic. I think it's
really important that she speaks to our younger audience. The new
panel will be dynamic and will work really well with the changes we are
making to the show."
Spears added, "I couldn't be more excited
to join THE X FACTOR judging panel. I'm a huge fan of the show and now I
get to be a part of the action. Simon and L.A. better watch out!"
"I'm
so thrilled to join this legendary group of judges on THE X FACTOR,"
said Lovato. "To be able to spend each week with Simon, L.A. and
Britney watching the best that America has to offer is truly a dream
come true."
Mike Darnell, President of Alternative
Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, noted, "Britney is an
unparalleled superstar. Her success in the music industry over the last
two decades makes her a perfect fit for THE X FACTOR judging panel.
Demi has mass appeal and is beloved by her fans around the world. We
are incredibly lucky to have them on board and we know they will bring
so much excitement to the judging table for Season Two!"
"Britney
Spears has done it all – she is the ultimate pop icon – and I am
thrilled that she has agreed to join THE X FACTOR," said executive
producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz. "Nobody embodies THE X FACTOR more than
Britney – she has shown the world what it means, how to do it and how to
sustain it! Demi, like Britney, was discovered at a young age. Her
ambition and drive solidifies her as one of the most popular young
artists today. Now they will each get a chance to share their
experiences and skills with the acts that they will mentor on THE X
FACTOR."
