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Kelly Rowland & Paulina Rubio Join 'The X-Factor' as Judges
In the continuing game of singing competition musical chairs, "The X-Factor" announced its new lineup of judges in preparation for the show's return this fall.According to a report from Entertainment Weekly, longtime Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland and Latin star Paulina Rubio will join the FOX singing talent show, joining returning judge Demi Lovato and show founder Simon Cowell.
Both additions to the judges' table are no strangers to such competitions, though. Rowland judged the British counterpart of "The X-Factor," while Rubio took a spot on the Mexican version of "The Voice."
The inclusion of Rowland and Rubio creates a first for American singing competitions. When it premieres this fall, the show will have the first judging panel with a female majority, the three ladies outnumbering former "American Idol" judge Cowell.
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Taylor Swift Wins Big at Billboard Music Awards
Taylor Swift and her 3.7 million-selling "Red" dominated the 2013 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night (May 19), taking home eight trophies.Swift was honored as Top Artist, Top Female Artist and Top Billboard 200 artist in ceremonies held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas where awards were handed out in 45 categories, 10 of them on the ABC telecast.
Swift received the night's top honor, Artist of the Year, as well as Top Billboard 20 Artist, Top Female Artist, Top Country Artist and Top Digital Songs Artist. "Red" was Tops in the Billboard 200 and country albums categories; her "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" was named Top Country Song.
"Thank you for making my music the soundtrack to your crazy emotions," she said in a thank you to fans after being named artist of the year. "You are the longest and best relationship I've had."
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2013 Billboard Music Awards Performances
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Janet Jackson Talks 'janet.' 20th Anniversary!
May 18 marks the 20th anniversary of "janet." How would you describe what that album captures about your life at that time?I can’t believe it is already 20 years! I always write my music based on what is going on in my life at the time. I wanted to allow people in... I want my fans to really know me. The ‘janet’ album was sexual and I was beginning to really discover that side of me.
Although you worked primarily with Jimmy and Terry again on "janet.," you explore a lot of different genres on that album - from dance to soul to rock to opera on "This Time." Did you have to fight to keep some of the bolder songs on there - was anyone telling you this wasn't "pop" enough?
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