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Britney Spears & Carly Rose Sonenclar: 'X Factor' Finale Party!

Britney Spears hits the red carpet at the X Factor Season Finale Night 1 Party on Wednesday (December 19) at CBS Television City in Los Angeles.

The 31-year-old mentor was joined by her contestant Carly Rose Sonenclar, who is one of the competition’s final three. Make sure to watch the results show tonight on Fox at 8/7c to find out if she wins!

In case you missed them, watch Carly‘s performances from the show!

FYI: Britney is wearing a YSL jumpsuit and heels, an Erickson Beamon necklace, and Neil Lane rings.

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Demi Lovato & Fifth Harmony: 'X Factor' Finale Performance!

Demi Lovato hits the stage with Fifth Harmony for a performance during the X Factor Season 2 Finale Performance Show on Wednesday (December 19) at CBS Television City in Hollywood.

The 20-year-old judge joined the all-girl group – made up of Ally Hernandez, 19, Camila Cabello, 15, Normani Hamilton, 16, Dinah Jane Hansen, 17, and Lauren Jauregui, 16 – to perform her song “Give Your Heart a Break”!

The girls also performed the songs “Anything Could Happen” and “Let It Be” during the final performance show of the season.

Check out the performance below!


Demi Lovato & Fifth Harmony – “Give Your Heart a Break”

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LeAnn Rimes & Carly Rose Sonenclar: 'X Factor' Finale Performance!

LeAnn Rimes and Carly Rose Sonenclar sing their hearts out during the X Factor Season 2 Finale Performance Show on Wednesday (December 19) at CBS Television City in Hollywood.

The 30-year-old country singer joined the 13-year-old X Factor finalist for a performance of her hit song “How Do I Live”!

Carly also sang her showstopping number “Feeling Good,” which she sang for her first audition, and the touching song “Hallelujah” during the evening.

Make sure to tune in to The X Factor on Thursday night at 8/7c on Fox to see who is crowned the winner!


Carly Rose Sonenclar & LeAnn Rimes – “How Do I Live”

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'X Factor': 'You Are Not Alone' Newtown Shooting Victims Tribute - Watch Now!

The top thirteen contestants on The X Factor reunite for a special tribute performance of Michael Jackson‘s “You Are Not Alone” dedicated to the victims of the Newtown school shooting during the final performance episode on Wednesday (December 18).

The final three – Carly Rose Sonenclar, Tate Stevens, and Fifth Harmony – were joined by the voted off contestants – Emblem3, CeCe Frey, Diamond White, Paige Thomas, Beatrice Miller, Vino Alan, Arin Rey, Jennel Garcia, Jason Brock, and Lyric145 – for the performance.

Simon Cowell
started off the tribute by saying some touching words to the people touched by the tragedy.


‘X Factor’ Tribute for Newtown Shooting Victims
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L.A. Reid Leaving 'X Factor' After Season 2

L.A. Reid will not be returning to The X Factor for the show’s upcoming third season.

“I have the utmost respect for Simon Cowell,” the 56-year-old judge said (via THR). “He is the very best, and I have had the opportunity to learn so much from him. Working with him on X Factor has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I’m honored to have sat on the panel with such incredible talent.”

“Of course I will miss the show; In my opinion Simon attracts the best talent,” L.A. added. “But I’m looking forward to getting back to my core business and the responsibility of running Epic Records.”

ARE YOU SAD that L.A. Reid is leaving The X Factor?

Nicole Scherzinger: 'X Factor UK' Finalists Press Conference

Nicole Scherzinger is all glammed up for an X Factor UK press conference held at the Manchester Conference Centre on Thursday (December 6) in Manchester, England.

The 34-year-old entertainer posed for pictures with James Arthur and Jahmene Douglas, two of the finalists who she mentors.

“What’s up Manchester! So excited to be here for the @TheXFactor finals!” Nicole tweeted.

The finals for The X Factor UK will air in two parts on December 8 and December 9, with the winner being announced on December 9.

FYI: Nicole is wearing a Jad Ghandour cape, Gareth Pugh trousers, and Carvela shoes.

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Ke$ha Performs 'C'Mon' on 'The X Factor' - Watch Now!

Ke$ha hits the stage during the X Factor live elimination show on Thursday (December 6) in Los Angeles.

The 25-year-old singer performed her new single “C’Mon” live on television for the first time. Check out the performance below!

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