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Britney Spears received the loudest, longest applause at the start of her first taping as a judge on Fox's "The X Factor" on Thursday, but it was fellow newcomer Demi Lovato who appeared ready to steal the spotlight during the second season of the popular talent search show.

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Director: Britney Spears and Jason Trawick sizzle on-screen -- and offupdated: Tue Nov 01 2011 16:27:00

In the video for her single "Criminal," Britney Spears shares passionate scenes with her real-life boyfriend more than two years, Jason Trawick -- and things seem to be going equally well off-screen, the video's director tells PEOPLE.

People.com: Britney Spears Is Not Getting Engagedupdated: Tue Sep 13 2011 17:58:00

Jason Trawick's chat with a high-end jeweler sparks engagement rumors

People.com: Britney Spears Tribute: Her Most Iconic Video Looksupdated: Mon Aug 29 2011 15:14:00

Young dancers outfitted in Britney Spears's famous costumes paid tribute to the singer

Ladies night at the 2011 VMAsupdated: Mon Aug 29 2011 05:38:00

Though Lady Gaga did not technically appear as a woman at this year's VMAs, it was ladies night nonetheless as she, Katy Perry and Adele were the big winners of the evening, each taking home three awards.

Sneak peak at the VMAsupdated: Mon Aug 29 2011 05:38:00

CNN has a sneak peak at MTV's Video Music Awards stage and where the stars are sitting.

People.com: Britney Spears: People Don't Know the Real Meupdated: Sat Aug 27 2011 13:10:00

"Sometimes it's our secrets that define us," the pop star says

People.com: Britney Spears Takes Her Boys (and Boyfriend) on a Boatupdated: Sat Aug 06 2011 11:08:00

The pop star takes a break from touring to boat with Jason Trawick and sons off Long Island, N.Y.

People.com: Joe Jonas Joining Britney Spears on European Tourupdated: Thu Aug 04 2011 19:54:00

"It's a dream come true," says Jonas, who admits he had a childhood crush on her

People.com: Britney Spears's Niece Maddie Covers Her Songupdated: Mon Aug 01 2011 18:12:00

The 3-year-old sings "Up N' Down" - and Spears puts it on Youtube

People.com: Britney Spears Parties Poolside with Her Boysupdated: Wed Jul 20 2011 14:14:00

• Britney Spears's latest tour stop? The pool at Atlanta's St. Regis Hotel, where the pop star enjoyed some R&R with beau Jason Trawick, her mom and her two boys. When Spears wasn't taking a dip with her sons, she was enjoying some light fare - specifically a veggie platter and a turkey wrap - and lounging in a yellow floral bikini.

People.com: Britney Spears & Her Boys Check Out a Dance Show in Vegasupdated: Wed Jun 29 2011 11:35:00

• She's usually the one performing, but Britney Spears took a break from her Femme Fatale tour for some entertainment with beau Jason Trawick and her boys, Preston and Jayden. The pop star caught dance crew Jabbawockeez's show M.U.S.I.C. at Las Vegas's Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. Laughing and cheering with the rest of the audience, Spears seemed to thoroughly enjoy the show and even bounced in her seat to Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)." On her way out, the pop star also scored some goodie bags.

Britney Spears proves she's still got it on the 'Femme Fatale' tourupdated: Wed Jun 22 2011 11:11:00

Britney Spears is a dozen years into her career, and yet the kickoff of her "Femme Fatale" tour at the Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento last night managed to propel her forward.

People.com: Nicole Richie Dedicates a Dance to Britney Spearsupdated: Tue Jun 21 2011 14:31:00

The designer and reality star Tweets sexy dance moves before the pop star's show

People.com: Britney Spears Kicks Off Tour with Support from Boyfriend Jason Trawickupdated: Sat Jun 18 2011 13:47:00

The pop star brought her Femme Fatale tour to Sacramento, Calif., on Thursday

People.com: Britney Takes Her Boys Shopping in L.A.updated: Fri Jun 17 2011 12:54:00

• Her tour is coming up - but Britney Spears is still spending plenty of family time. The pop star took sons Preston and Jayden to visit the Tommy Hilfiger Prep World Pop Up House store at The Grove in West Hollywood for a day of shopping. Joining them: Spears's dad, Jamie, and her assistant. Britney spent more than an hour browsing and trying out clothes (including a blue seersucker blazer and high-heeled navy boat shoes) while her boys sat in chairs, laughing and playing games.

People.com: Britney Spears to Sex Up Billboard Music Awardsupdated: Mon May 23 2011 11:30:00

"She looked fabulous," says a source at rehearsals for the show airing Sunday night

People.com: Britney Spears's Beau Is No Longer Her Agentupdated: Sun May 22 2011 18:49:00

Jason Trawick departs his agency for a partnership with rockers Mick Jagger and Dave Stewart

People.com: Britney Spears Reveals Tour-Ready Absupdated: Wed May 18 2011 20:10:00

"I'm training her like an athlete," the pop star's trainer tells PEOPLE

People.com: Rihanna: 'I Want to Spank Britney Spears'updated: Mon Apr 11 2011 16:13:00

The singers team up for a remix of Rihanna's hit song "S&M"

People.com: Britney Spears's 'Till the World Ends' Video Debutsupdated: Wed Apr 06 2011 16:33:00

The latest video from her album Femme Fatale debuts

People.com: Couples Watch: Britney Spears & Jason Trawick Take Her Boys to Vegasupdated: Mon Apr 04 2011 11:51:00

• For the second week in a row, Britney Spears headed to Sin City. One week after taking the stage at Rain Nightclub, Spears returned to Las Vegas's Palms Casino Resort along with beau Jason Trawick and her two boys. The four grabbed a casual dinner in the private dining room at Nove Italiano, where the kids enjoyed a mozzarella pizza, which was waiting for them as they arrived. Meanwhile, Spears drank a Sprite and ate halibut. According to a source, "Britney was very quiet … but her kids were very nice and looked great."

People.com: Is Britney Spears Going on Tour with Enrique Iglesias?updated: Wed Mar 30 2011 10:49:00

"Unfortunately," says Iglesias's rep, he's staying on his own but remains "a longtime fan"

People.com: Britney Spears Wows the Crowd in Las Vegasupdated: Sat Mar 26 2011 17:09:00

The pop star plays to 1,500 fans with songs from her soon-to-be released Femme Fatale

People.com: Britney Spears's Secret Is Out: She'll Perform in Vegas Tonightupdated: Sat Mar 26 2011 11:08:00

"You're all invited. Be there or be square," the singer tells fans over Twitter

Britney Spears raves about Jason Trawick's 'ripped abs'updated: Fri Mar 04 2011 16:06:00

Britney Spears's life is anything but ordinary -- but when it comes to her relationship with boyfriend Jason Trawick, the pop star says the couple are just like everyone else.

People.com: Britney Spears Strikes Sultry Pose as Cover Girl Once Againupdated: Thu Mar 03 2011 13:49:00

"The b-tch is back and better than ever!" the pop star tells V Magazine as she preps her new album for release

People.com: Hear a Teaser of Britney Spears's New Song, 'I Wanna Go'updated: Tue Feb 22 2011 20:49:00

"I Wanna Go" features fast dance beats and a whistle to add to the fun

People.com: Britney Spears Debuts Video for 'Hold It Against Me'updated: Fri Feb 18 2011 11:28:00

The pop star fights herself in a futuristic clip by Jonas Akerlund

People.com: See a 30 Second Preview of Britney Spears's New Video!updated: Thu Feb 17 2011 08:48:00

The pop star is set to unveil her new music video on Feb. 17 during Jersey Shore

People.com: Britney Spears Debuts Teaser for 'Hold It Against Me' Videoupdated: Sat Feb 05 2011 17:29:00

The short preview has her looking like Cinderella in a TV studio

Britney Spears' producer reveals 'Femme Fatale' detailsupdated: Thu Feb 03 2011 09:35:00

Britney Spears announced today that her new album, due March 15, is titled "Femme Fatale" -- but the superstar singer and her Los Angeles producers are still choosing songs and determining the final direction of the overall sound.

People.com: Britney Spears Walks Down the Aisle - for a Friend's Wedding!updated: Mon Jan 31 2011 09:11:00

Spears serves as a bridesmaid as her assistant Brett Miller ties the knot in Miami

People.com: Britney Spears Returning to 'Edgy' Sound on New Albumupdated: Mon Jan 24 2011 16:49:00

"It's much harder, more urgent," says Claude Kelly, who wrote several new tunes for her

People.com: Britney Spears Goes Shopping - for Lingerie!updated: Tue Jan 11 2011 11:10:00

• Days before releasing her new single "Hold It Against Me," an "excited" Britney Spears went shopping at Frederick's of Hollywood with her assistant and bodyguard. The pop star browsed around the lingerie store and picked out a Valentine's Day-themed piece and bodysuit.

People.com: Hear Britney Spears's New Single, 'Hold It Against Me'updated: Mon Jan 10 2011 16:53:00

The singer is back with a seductive new single - her first since late 2009

People.com: Inside Britney Spears & Jason Trawick's 'Super Private' Mexican Villaupdated: Tue Dec 07 2010 19:49:00

The couple’s vacation love nest came with a fruit-filled fridge and a private chef

People.com: Britney Spears & Jason Trawick Enjoy Romantic Mexican Getawayupdated: Mon Dec 06 2010 11:54:00

The couple "suntanned and did a lot of relaxing" on their tropical vacation, says a source

People.com: Britney Spears Fights Back: 'Kiss My A--!'updated: Fri Dec 03 2010 11:13:00

The singer sends a scathing message on Twitter to those involved in abuse allegations

People.com: Britney Spears Abuse Story Is 'Utterly False,' Says Repupdated: Thu Dec 02 2010 09:49:00

Spears's boyfriend, Jason Trawick, "has never laid a hand on Britney," the rep adds

People.com: Is Britney Spears in an Abusive Relationship?updated: Thu Dec 02 2010 03:29:00

A tape of the singer allegedly saying her boyfriend "beats on" her is "100 percent not her," says her manager

People.com: Britney Spears's Divorced Parents Reconcilingupdated: Tue Nov 16 2010 06:49:00

"They are back together and are doing well and happy," a source tells PEOPLE

People.com: Which Glee Star Performs the Best Britney Song?updated: Wed Sep 29 2010 14:28:00

Heather Morris, Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison and more deliver songs by pop star Spears

People.com: POLL: Who Wears Britney Spears's Snake Better?updated: Sat Sep 25 2010 17:48:00

Heather Morris slithers into the pop star's persona for next week's episode

People.com: Listen to the Cast of Glee Sing "Toxic" from the Britney Spears Episodeupdated: Fri Sep 24 2010 15:29:00

"Britney/Brittany" is right around the corner but you can hear one of the songs now

People.com: Britney Spears on Engagement Report: 'Bull--!'updated: Thu Sep 16 2010 19:28:00

The pop star denies boyfriend Jason Trawick proposed to her during their Hawaiian holiday

People.com: Britney Spears Celebrates Sons' Joint Birthdays at Disneylandupdated: Wed Sep 15 2010 07:47:00

"I can't believe my boys are getting so big!" she Tweets about 5-year-old Preston and 4-year-old Jayden

Britney Spears celebrates sons' joint birthdays at Disneylandupdated: Tue Sep 14 2010 17:16:00

From a hamburger run to the Happiest Place on Earth, Britney Spears had her hands full over the weekend while marking her sons' latest milestones.

People.com: Off-Duty Hollywood: Britney Spears with Birthday Boy Jaydenupdated: Tue Sep 14 2010 09:07:00

Plus: Teri Hatcher takes a plunge for a cause and more star sightings

K-Fed backs Spears over sex suitupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 18:48:00

Britney Spears' former bodyguard is suing her for sexual harassment. Showbiz's Kareen Wynter reports.

Britney Spears downplays bodyguard's sex harassment suitupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 18:48:00

Britney Spears accused a former bodyguard of trying to "make a name for himself" by suing her for sexual harassment.

People.com: Britney Spears Dismisses Accuser as a Fame Seekerupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 14:49:00

The pop star says a former security guard's sexual-harassment claims are untrue and will be thrown out by the courts

Brittany Spears downplays bodyguard's sex harassment suitupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 12:24:00

Brittany Spears accused a former bodyguard of trying to "make a name for himself" by suing her for sexual harassment.

People.com: Security Guard Accuses Britney Spears of Sexual Harassmentupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 10:08:00

She allegedly exposes herself, hurls insults and threatens firing over a Slurpee

People.com: No Wedding Bells for Britney Spears and Jason Trawick - Yetupdated: Fri Sep 03 2010 20:29:00

The couple tour a chapel in Hawaii, "but they're taking things day by day," says a source

People.com: Britney Spears and Jason Trawick's Romantic Hawaiian Getawayupdated: Thu Aug 26 2010 16:29:00

"Britney has not stopped smiling since she arrived in Maui," says an onlooker

People.com: Lady Gaga Battles Britney Spears for Twitter Supremacyupdated: Sun Aug 22 2010 15:07:00

Spears closely trails Lady Gaga as the most followed person on the social networking site

People.com: Britney Spears's Dinner Date with Jason Trawick - and His Parents!updated: Mon Jul 26 2010 19:08:00

The pop star "seemed to fit in very well with his family," a source tells PEOPLE

People.com: Britney Spears: I Won't Let My Sons Be in Showbizupdated: Wed Jul 07 2010 09:49:00

"I'd lock them in their rooms until they turned 30," she tells Cosmopolitan

People.com: Britney Spears Goes Shopping - for Lingerieupdated: Fri Jul 02 2010 12:47:00

• Britney Spears, buying lingerie at the Only Hearts boutique in Santa Monica, Calif. The pop star snuck into the Montana Avenue store with bodyguards and friends, and was in a pleasant mood as she shopped for intimate apparel. Spears left with some lingerie and a two-tone tulle dress, along with candles and necklaces.

People.com: Pal: Britney Spears Is a 'Great Mom'updated: Thu Jul 01 2010 16:48:00

A former bodyguard's claims that the pop star hit her sons are untrue, a source tells PEOPLE

People.com: Britney Spears Steals Ashton Kutcher's Twitter Crownupdated: Tue May 25 2010 09:27:00

The pop star overtakes the actor (and social media guru) on the micro-blogging site

People.com: Britney Spears and Jason Trawick Split - Professionallyupdated: Wed May 12 2010 11:32:00

The singer and her agent have decided to "focus on their personal relationship"

People.com: Britney Gets Her Fro-Yo Fixupdated: Tue Apr 06 2010 11:27:00

• Britney Spears was in an upbeat mood while serving herself a large cup of coffee-flavored frozen yogurt at Menchie's in Calabasas, Calif. The pop star, who was with two guy friends, originally served herself a different flavor but changed her mind, so she went back to the machine to get her coffee fro-yo fix. Not one to waste anything, Spears passed the first cup to one of her guy pals to enjoy.

People.com: Britney Spears Tries on Nicole Richie's Jewelry Designsupdated: Wed Mar 10 2010 12:28:00

• Britney Spears, scouting out jewelry from Nicole Richie's House of Harlow line during a visit to Kitson at the Americana mall in Glendale, Calif. The pop star, who was with her mom Lynne and a male friend, spent 15 minutes in the shop, where she also tried on some booties from the Olsen twins' Elizabeth and James line.

People.com: Britney Spends Valentine's Day at McDonald'supdated: Tue Feb 16 2010 11:52:00

• Britney Spears and beau Jason Trawick spent Valentine's Day with her boys, Preston and Jayden, but when they took their afternoon nap, the happy couple ran off together for a late lunch. Their destination? A Los Angeles-area McDonald's drive-through - which the pop star seemed to enjoy. "Britney didn't seem to care that she didn't get a special Valentine's meal and seemed perfectly happy with eating McDonald's French fries in the car," an onlooker tells us. "She also looked happy to be with Jason."

People.com: Smiling Britney Spears Attends Court Hearingupdated: Sat Jan 23 2010 13:15:00

At a routine conservatorship hearing, she's given permission to auction a dress for Haiti relief

People.com: Britney Spears Due in Court for Progress Reviewupdated: Fri Jan 22 2010 17:18:00

The singer's appearance before a judge fell through last week due to a misunderstanding

People.com: Britney Spears Ranks 2009's Most Ridiculous Britney Storiesupdated: Mon Dec 21 2009 15:51:00

The pop star presents a new "The Year in BS" on her Web site

People.com: SNEAK PEEK: Britney Spears's Family Portraitsupdated: Fri Dec 04 2009 10:29:00

The pop star, who scored a Grammy nod, poses with her sons for Elle

People.com: Britney Spears Spends 28th Birthday with Her Beau and Boysupdated: Thu Dec 03 2009 08:49:00

Meanwhile, ex-husband Kevin Federline celebrates his girlfriend’s birthday on the same day with Mexican food

People.com: Buzz: Britney Spears 'Very Happy' - But Not Engagedupdated: Tue Dec 01 2009 11:29:00

Reports she proposed to her manager-beau Jason Trawick are "100 percent absolutely false," a source tells PEOPLE

People.com: Michael Bublé: So What If Britney Lip-Synchsupdated: Wed Nov 18 2009 16:38:00

"You'd think she killed someone," the singer says of the uproar in Australia

People.com: Britney Spears Weighs In on Lip-Synching Flap - Sort Ofupdated: Tue Nov 10 2009 17:27:00

The singer emphasizes that she is performing for fans, not critics

People.com: Britney Spears 'Upset' By Lip-Synching Flapupdated: Tue Nov 10 2009 05:26:00

The singer's Australian tour promoter blasts reports that fans walked out of her first show

People.com: Australian Officials Target Britney Spears's Lip-Synchingupdated: Fri Nov 06 2009 18:09:00

A government minister says fans shouldn't be misled about what they'll hear

Britney's Australian show angers fansupdated: Fri Nov 06 2009 14:11:00

After only one show Down Under, Britney Spears' Australian tour is already turning into quite the "Circus" as the government weighs in on lip-synching and angry fans storm out of Spears' first performance.

People.com: Britney Spears Lands Down Underupdated: Thu Nov 05 2009 15:50:00

The pop star is to begin a month-long Australia tour after the "longest flight ever"

People.com: Britney Spears Settles Lawsuit with Paparazziupdated: Wed Oct 21 2009 14:54:00

The photographer claimed she intentionally ran over his foot in 2007

People.com: Britney Spears Buys a Parakeetupdated: Fri Oct 02 2009 09:34:00

"She settled on a yellow parakeet," a source confirms to PeoplePets.com

People.com: Britney Spears's Latest Single Releasedupdated: Tue Sep 29 2009 15:28:00

"3," from her The Singles Collection, debuts on radio Tuesday morning

People.com: Britney Spears Wraps Circus Tour in U.S.updated: Mon Sep 28 2009 12:47:00

Miley Cyrus, Lance Bass and Barry Manilow are among those to see her final shows

People.com: Britney Spears and Jason Trawick: Keeping Their Relationship Casualupdated: Wed Aug 19 2009 16:29:00

The pop star's agent beau is "a great friend" to Spears, a source tells PEOPLE

People.com: Britney Spears Does Top 10 List on Lettermanupdated: Wed Aug 19 2009 13:50:00

Returning to the late-night show, she wears a bikini and jokes how life would be different with her as president

People.com: Britney Spears to Present Letterman's Top 10 Listupdated: Tue Aug 18 2009 18:58:00

She makes her first appearance on The Late Show since 2006

'Twilight' dominates Teen Choice awardsupdated: Mon Aug 10 2009 11:30:00

The vampire drama "Twilight" drove a stake through the 11th annual "Teen Choice 2009" awards on Sunday, winning 11 trophies in a ceremony also notable for its celebration of musical acts new and not-so-new.

'Green' carpet at Teen Choiceupdated: Mon Aug 10 2009 11:30:00

Stars of film, television and music walk the 'green' carpet at the Teen Choice Awards.

People.com: Britney Spears to Receive Ultimate Choice Award at Teen Choiceupdated: Thu Aug 06 2009 20:48:00

The singer will be recognized for her "extraordinary contributions to the entertainment industry"

People.com: Source: Britney Spears Is Not Engagedupdated: Wed Jun 17 2009 18:50:00

The singer and her agent boyfriend Jason Trawick have no plans to tie the knot

People.com: Britney Spears Is Dating Her Agentupdated: Wed Jun 10 2009 14:28:00

The pop star "always had a crush" on Jason Trawick - and her dad approves, a source tells PEOPLE

People.com: Britney Spears Sets First Australian Tourupdated: Tue Jun 09 2009 16:28:00

November will bring the pop star Down Under for her Circus concert

People.com: VIDEO: Check Out Britney's Boys Dancing to 'Toxic'updated: Fri Jun 05 2009 09:07:00

Spears's little ones Sean Preston and Jayden James pull off a spastic routine to their mom's hit

People.com: POLL: Which Celeb 'Cop' Would You Like to Be Stopped By?updated: Mon May 11 2009 08:08:00

Beyoncé, Britney and Posh face off to see who makes the most believable officer

People.com: Couples Watch: Avril & Deryck, Paris & Dougupdated: Mon Apr 20 2009 06:38:00

• Avril Lavigne and hubby Deryck Whibley supported pal Britney Spears at her L.A. show at the Staples Center. Seated 20 rows back, the two rocked out for the night with some friends who accompanied them. "They were enjoying the show," says an onlooker. "They looked really cute together." The twosome slipped out right before the encore and headed in the backstage direction.

Woman arrested at Britney Spears' homeupdated: Fri Apr 17 2009 15:31:00

Authorities arrested a 26-year-old woman in camouflaged fatigues Thursday, accusing her of peering into the windows of Britney Spears' house, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.

People.com: Ex-Idol Hopeful Arrested at Britney Spears's Houseupdated: Fri Apr 17 2009 13:52:00

An alleged prowler wearing camouflage was peeking inside the star's Calabasas home

People.com: Bad Economy May Fold Britney Spears's Circus Tentupdated: Wed Apr 15 2009 12:23:00

The pop star may be unable to expand her Circus tour through Europe, Australia, and a second U.S. leg

People.com: Britney Spears Walks Off Stage During Concertupdated: Thu Apr 09 2009 16:58:00

The star stopped the Circus in Vancouver after the arena grows too smoky

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