Rihanna Out, Britney Spears in for ‘X Factor’

Britney Spears may be thisclose to finally reaching a deal with the devil. Brit’s manager, fiancé and conservator, Jason Trawick, was rumored to be deep negotiations with ‘X Factor’ to fill in one of the vacant spots on the judging panel. Things seemed to cool down and a rumor that Rihanna was their new focus stepped in. It appears the ‘S&M’ singer is out thanks to “a big breakthrough” in negotiations with Spears’ team this weekend. (Note: I doubt that RiRi was even being considered for the panel, but we will err on the side doubt.Perhaps it was a clever ruse by Simon Cowell?)

According to Deadline, the reality show is now willing to pony up a salary that could nab the ‘Circus’ singer a $15 million paycheck…

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