Britney Spears Getting Whopping $16 Million For â€˜X Factorâ€™

by **danbarj** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:31 pm

theArmy wrote:
jamesssxD wrote:I'd rather a dog just sit there than see Kelly Rowland judging on a television show again.

by **RunDevilRun** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:14 pm

danbarj wrote:
theArmy wrote:
jamesssxD wrote:I'd rather a dog just sit there than see Kelly Rowland judging on a television show again.

I don't see any difference...

by **GRM** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:18 pm

As long as Britney showed a personality and judged fairly, being able to praise and criticize where necessary, then I'd be happy to see her as a panelist.

by **werewolf** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:23 pm

aaliyahman wrote:
Formusic wrote:
aaliyahman wrote:she has no right telling people they can and can't sing.
so who has ? (it s really a question hun )
Not even such as big of a star. Someone like SIA etc who has the experience of both sides.

People keep coming for ' Paula and Jennifer can't sing'. It's slightly different, Jennifer has and can sing live whilst dancing amazingly. She's been in the industry for over 20 years as an adult performer, seeing the business as an actress, back up dancer then a star.

Paula also has much the same. She's worked and choreographed some massive stars and then became a star herself. Her forte isn't vocals, as you see how involved she gets with her acts, right down to the choreography.

The worst is the ' why do you have to sing, L.A. Reid and Simon don't' excuse. Then comparing their 'industry experience' to be on the same level as Britney's. Duration doesn't just = experience. Simon and L.A have crafted stars and successful media business which is eventually what the winners and contestants will become. Can Britney sign or coach an artist when in reality she can't motivate herself most of the time.

This isn't an 'anti Britney' as I love her and her music however much input she has just not for this role at all.

+1

I love her, but she would probably keep saying "Awww that was so sweet! I love it!" (=boring as hell). I guess that would be a good decision for Brit as her career has slowed down recently.

by **Valentino** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:31 pm

Oh gosh people chill out

Its just a dumb TV Show and I dont see why Brit shouldnt be a judge.

They need the ratings and who else then Britney is able to make people tune in

Britney is THE media person for the last decade !!

by **leoapp** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:56 pm

If Britney really becomes a judge, then i'll watch the entire season just to see Britney live on TV! 8-)

Oh, and i can imagine for the audition, many Britney fans just attend the audition to meet her and sing her songs for audition

by **Maneater** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 1:55 am

leoapp wrote:If Britney really becomes a judge, then i'll watch the entire season just to see Britney live on TV!
Oh, and i can imagine for the audition, many Britney fans just attend the audition to meet her and sing her songs for audition

We wouldn't even see a lot of hardcore Britney fans at the auditions. Don't contestents have to audition for the producers first?? Lots will get told to go away. :lol:

by **GetBack** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:43 am

NothingFails wrote:
Noahh wrote:Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid can't sing either but they do have a lot of knowledge about the industry and what it takes to become a superstar. I think Britney has that knowledge too. She'll definitely recognize a true performer. So saying that she can't judge a show like X-factor because she doesn't sing live is just bullshit in my opinion...
Well Cowell, Walsh and Reid have always worked behind the scenes. I don't think people like Spears and Lopez are necessarily the best people out there to squash someone's dream of a recording career when neither of them exactly were signed on the basis of vocal talent either. What makes Britney and J. Lo worthy of music stardom just because they gave off sex appeal that some girl who almost sounds like Whitney, but just isn't quite there not?

In defense of Britney Spears and J.Lo, they both know what's it like to be on stage. Simon, Randy and L.A. are there to critique and mold the artists, but when it comes to performing, delivering the goods, being on-stage to translate the entertainment to the audience and feeling all the constant pressure, I think Britney and J.Lo know a lot about that, especially Britney, who also had her share of joining talent searches, and auditioning in front of record executives for record deals.

by **LoseMyBreath** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:55 am

I would be suprised if she done it,but it would be a major coup for the show!

by **samra** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 2:37 pm

I SO HOPE THIS IS TRUE!!!

Now a side note to all of the doubters:

Last time I checked, the show was called X-Factor.... Not Big Voice-Factor or Belt-Factor. :roll:

I'm sick and tired of the idea that people have to have 10 octave ranges to be labelled good singers. The reality is that a big voice will only get you so far. Otherwise everyone that's ever won a singing show would be topping the charts (but last time I checked, not many are).

The X-Factor strives to find contestants with that special something... that star quality. Britney is basically x-factor and star quality personified.

And you can't just dispute the 100 million albums sold without providing any evidence...

by **aaliyahman** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 2:53 pm

As for your side note Samra, you can keep it. No one is complaining because 'she doesn't belt' or she 'doesn't have 8 octaves'. I dunno why you took on that tangent. No one has even criticised Britney in here either.

The fact is, for a singer she is perhaps the most well known for being largely a miming act these days.

In the past, lets say around 6-8 years ago. The excuse was 'her phenomenal dancing'. Now what?

The 'artist' on the panel usually performs during the course of the show. It's not a must but it usually happens. Can you imagine Britney performing on the show right before sending someone home!? It would be embarrassing for HER.

This isn't about 'shade' or 'hate' for Brit but preserving her as a brand.

I remember when she performed that song from Blackout and was embarrassed that Rihanna was seen to be laughing at her... I was horrified as she used to be the premier superstar... I would hate for a repeat of that.

by **HBIC** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 2:55 pm

RunDevilRun wrote:
danbarj wrote:
theArmy wrote:
jamesssxD wrote:I'd rather a dog just sit there than see Kelly Rowland judging on a television show again.

I don't see any difference...

Oop gwarl you did not.

by **samra** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 3:48 pm

aaliyahman wrote:As for your side note Samra, you can keep it. No one is complaining because 'she doesn't belt' or she 'doesn't have 8 octaves'. I dunno why you took on that tangent. No one has even criticised Britney in here either.

I know Britney will bring huge ratings but someone who has never sung live telling someone they're not as good as Celine and Whitney seems so against the point.

she canceled a tour because a sprained ankle would require singing live. She can't really tell someone they don't sound like Mariah when she doesn't sound like her either.

I love Britney but regardless of how much of a star she was, she has no right telling people they can and can't sing. She peaked almost ten years ago (regardless of what sales she has had since).

I hate the idea of someone who is not great vocalist to judge a talent show TBH, but if it's ok to Jennifer, Paula and for god sake Ellen Degeneres, so hell yeah Britney would be at least interesting, and sure will make people WATCH! even if she just sat there and did nothing.

I don't think people like Spears and Lopez are necessarily the best people out there to squash someone's dream of a recording career when neither of them exactly were signed on the basis of vocal talent either. What makes Britney and J. Lo worthy of music stardom just because they gave off sex appeal that some girl who almost sounds like Whitney, but just isn't quite there not?

^ Sounds like people are criticising Britney and complaining because she doesn't have a big voice to me.

aaliyahman wrote:The fact is, for a singer she is perhaps the most well known for being largely a miming act these days.

In the past, lets say around 6-8 years ago. The excuse was 'her phenomenal dancing'. Now what?

The 'artist' on the panel usually performs during the course of the show. It's not a must but it usually happens. Can you imagine Britney performing on the show right before sending someone home!? It would be embarrassing for HER.

This isn't about 'shade' or 'hate' for Brit but preserving her as a brand.

She has faced criticism for lip syncing since the beginning of her career so I'm sure her brand would survive. She doesn't necessarily have to perform on the show anyway. I hate to bring up Paula as an example, but the fact is that Paula has never sang live on American Idol. She didn't even perform until 2009.

aaliyahman wrote:I remember when she performed that song from Blackout and was embarrassed that Rihanna was seen to be laughing at her... I was horrified as she used to be the premier superstar... I would hate for a repeat of that.

That Rihanna thing is all speculation. She could have been giggling with her friend about anything.

Besides, the 2007 VMA performance of Gimme More is no where near as bad as it's made out to be. Yes her hair was a mess, the outfit was unflattering and it didn't live up to the hype, but I'd like to see any of the modern pop girls pull off a similar performance (Rihanna included).

by **NothingFails** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:28 pm

samra wrote:^ Sounds like people are criticising Britney and complaining because she doesn't have a big voice to me..

American Idol and X Factor are shows where all they care about are "big voices". Simon even said in the past he's looking for new Celine's and Mariah's, not Britney's and Madonna's. So its kinda funny to see an artist who represents what Cowell claims to be against judging someone's lack of ability of singing I Will Always Love You when I'd love to see Britney be in those shoes and try to deliver the same as the performer she's criticizing and denying the shot of achieving the fame she's had.

by **CrazyCrazy** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:36 pm

NothingFails wrote:
samra wrote:^ Sounds like people are criticising Britney and complaining because she doesn't have a big voice to me..

No it's not that for me, she doesn't really have much of a 'voice' at all in my opinion. :wink:

by **CrazyCrazy** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:37 pm

RunDevilRun wrote:
danbarj wrote:
theArmy wrote:
jamesssxD wrote:I'd rather a dog just sit there than see Kelly Rowland judging on a television show again.

I don't see any difference...

Website · by **crazy4bk** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:42 pm

I think this would be good for Britney, In terms of image. Aside from radio, she has no media presence. The American public doesn't know the sweet Louisiana girl anymore.

by **Danzo** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:48 pm

theArmy wrote:
naughty wrote:
pcdm3 wrote:
04wayne wrote:
pcdm3 wrote:
04wayne wrote:Britney didn't sell 100m albums.
It's 105 million actually

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znFxEm4UhtY
No, she's sold nowhere near 100m albums.

Please don't make me take you back to school, and correct your very wrong thoughts.
Bring it on, sista!

That won't take away the legend status of my Brit Brit ad your weave will be snatched!
LOL , I just love Ukmix. you can always count on a few laughs
yeah true

by **aaliyahman** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:41 pm

She has faced criticism for lip syncing since the beginning of her career so I'm sure her brand would survive. She doesn't necessarily have to perform on the show anyway. I hate to bring up Paula as an example, but the fact is that Paula has never sang live on American Idol. She didn't even perform until 2009.

aaliyahman wrote:I remember when she performed that song from Blackout and was embarrassed that Rihanna was seen to be laughing at her... I was horrified as she used to be the premier superstar... I would hate for a repeat of that.

That Rihanna thing is all speculation. She could have been giggling with her friend about anything.

Besides, the 2007 VMA performance of Gimme More is no where near as bad as it's made out to be. Yes her hair was a mess, the outfit was unflattering and it didn't live up to the hype, but I'd like to see any of the modern pop girls pull off a similar performance (Rihanna included).[/quote]

Paula was a choreographer first, she's helped master the likes of Janet Jackson's trademark moves, something that Britney has 'borrowed from' since day one. There's much more in terms of involvement with Paula.

The Gimme More performance was bad but what girls are you talking about. The only 'modern pop girls' I think that would 'struggle' or do it 'just the same' are Rihanna or maybe Kesha. I'm sure the rest would do more than fine.

by **NothingFails** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:56 pm

aaliyahman wrote:She has faced criticism for lip syncing since the beginning of her career so I'm sure her brand would survive. She doesn't necessarily have to perform on the show anyway. I hate to bring up Paula as an example, but the fact is that Paula has never sang live on American Idol. She didn't even perform until 2009.

Paula received a lot of flack for not being "vocally qualified" as well. I remember Chris Rock joking that Paula Abdul telling someone they can't sing would be like Stevie Wonder criticizing someone's eyesight. :lol:

It says something when Britneys being offered only 1/10th what Simon wanted to give Beyonce. And honestly, while I'm not a Bey fan beyond "Dreamgirls", I think a struggling performer could respect her opinion on singing talent more than they could Britney or J. Lo.

by **BlueScorpion** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 11:01 pm

Britney might not be the brightest person to judge on someone's vocals, but she rides an incredible successful career, and she paved her own way. Plus, Britney is the perfect definition of X Factor: she doesn't dance as she did before, her vocals aren't mind-blowing, and she doesn't pen her material. But there's something about her that makes people circle her and root for her. That's called the X Factor. No matter how much she's at the lowest lows, Britney will ALWAYS be noticed and never fade away into obscurity. If she didn't during "Blackout", she hardly ever will.

by **RapUpPlayer** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 12:37 am

werewolf wrote:I love her, but she would probably keep saying "Awww that was so sweet! I love it!" (=boring as hell). I guess that would be a good decision for Brit as her career has slowed down recently.

This will be Britney on X-Factor:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56j6kp5H8mE&feature=player_embedded

Last FM <3 · by **nickf1** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 1:37 am

RapUpPlayer wrote:
werewolf wrote:I love her, but she would probably keep saying "Awww that was so sweet! I love it!" (=boring as hell). I guess that would be a good decision for Brit as her career has slowed down recently.
This will be Britney on X-Factor:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56j6kp5H8mE&feature=player_embedded

nah.

by **samra** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:26 am

NothingFails wrote:
samra wrote:^ Sounds like people are criticising Britney and complaining because she doesn't have a big voice to me..
American Idol and X Factor are shows where all they care about are "big voices". Simon even said in the past he's looking for new Celine's and Mariah's, not Britney's and Madonna's. So its kinda funny to see an artist who represents what Cowell claims to be against judging someone's lack of ability of singing I Will Always Love You when I'd love to see Britney be in those shoes and try to deliver the same as the performer she's criticizing and denying the shot of achieving the fame she's had.

Well if big voices are so important, why aren't most of the American Idol winners, besides Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood (although she's mostly a local US act), blazing the charts right now?

The big Diva's of the 90's weren't massive stars solely due to their voices. I'm sure there were plenty of girls walking into labels with equally stellar voices looking for recording contracts and being rejected because they didn't have that special something.... that intangible star quality that can't be faked or created.

aaliyahman wrote:Paula was a choreographer first, she's helped master the likes of Janet Jackson's trademark moves, something that Britney has 'borrowed from' since day one. There's much more in terms of involvement with Paula.

The Gimme More performance was bad but what girls are you talking about. The only 'modern pop girls' I think that would 'struggle' or do it 'just the same' are Rihanna or maybe Kesha. I'm sure the rest would do more than fine.

You can't claim that Britney isn't qualified to judge singing and then start talking about Paula's work as a choreographer and her involvement in creating Janet's trademark moves as justification that she is more qualified.

And yeah no. The only person who I can imagine pulling it off is Beyonce, but she debuted alongside Britney so she isn't a modern pop girl. Gaga is a good dancer but I've never seen her do a sexy choreographed number. And there is no one else I can think of who would even come close.

by **Mike_54** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:45 am

Britney is definition of X-Factor! tbh I think and to me personally, it would be more fun(and I'm sure it would be bring more ratings) just to have Brit sit there and saying "awsome" "i like it" and "cool, thank you" plus watching her just interacting with people would be more interesting than watching all your other divas giving their constructive advices and sitting there giving vocal lessions....

p.s. and than just add biggest diva around Mariah Carey on the panel, and we would watch every week definition of craziness live on TV :lol:

It would be very fun and cool, I would like it 8-)