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Demi Lovato and Britney Spears have officially signed on to join the X Factor as judges this season.

Ashleigh and her brown cocker spaniel Pudsey, stole the hearts of Britain on Saturday night as they won Britain's Got Talent 2012 with an adorable Mission Impossible themed act.

'Modern Family' star Sarah Hyland revealed in in the newest issue of Seventeen magazine that she suffers from kidney dysplasia and had recently underwent a kidney transplant.

Just one week ago it was rumored that U.S. Vogue Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour banned reality star Kim Kardashian from the Met Gala at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Now, one week later, Kim Kardashian is tweeting out personalized messages to Vogue Italia editors and photographers, thanking them for the wonderful time she had during her Vogue Italia photo shoot.

CSI: Miami, Desperate Housewives and House are among the cancelled shows axed from the 2012 primetime roster. News of these and other cancelled shows spread on Monday as dismayed fans said goodbye to their favorite series.

In case anyone forgot, Mad Men is a show about terrible, awful people.

Beyonce celebrated her first Mother's Day yesterday and while it was surely a special day for the new mom and her baby daughter Blue Ivy, but Beyonce didn't forget to show some love to the most important grown woman in her life - her mother Tina Knowles.

The 24th season of Survivor' came to a close on Sunday night when Kimberly Spradlin won the final vote, broadcast live by CBS. Spraldin will go home with one million dollars for winning seven out of nine votes from a jury of fellow contestants, plus another $100,000 for winning the title of fan favorite from viewers at home.

Ringo Starr has reportedly misplaced a vast majority of photographs that document the early days of the Beatles. According to a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Ringo says I don't know where they are . . . I wish I did. There's been several moves and things happen.

The China-Philippines South China Sea dispute may have a devastating effect on the Philippines? vital tourism industry after China issued a travel warning last week.

The 2012 Miss USA competition is quickly approaching and the girls are ready to show the nation what they've got. On June 3, 51 contestants will compete for the crown, live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The bevy of beauties, from Alabama to Wyoming, will contend in one of the country's most exciting traditions. Check out photos of all 51 Miss USA contestants. Who is your favorite?

The new MacBook Pro will come with a 15-inch Retina Display, a super-fast USB 3.0 port and an ultra-thin design, according to a recent report from Apple's supply chain, obtained by 9to5Mac.

Emma is finally a believer!

Swedish organization ADay.org asks people across the globe to pick up a camera on May 15, 2012 and participate in the world's largest and most comprehensive photographic documentation of a single day in human history.

The new season of ABC's The Bachelorette will premiere Monday, May 14, and Southern beauty Emily Maynard is ready to find love. Emily Maynard first became a primetime sensation when she appeared on Season 16 of ABC's 'The Bachelor. Maynard, a stunning 26-year-old from North Carolina, stole America's heart when she discussed her sorrowful past on The Bachelor. Now she is ready to find her own Prince Charming.

Legendary rock group Queen will reunite for the first time since their front man's death in 1991 on Monday, May 14 when the band is set to perform with a Freddie Mercury 'hologram' created through an optical illusion. Guitarist Brian May recently revealed to BBC that Mercury will appear onstage during a special performance celebrating the 10th anniversary of Queen musical We Will Rock You.

From Usher debuting his new songs to Will Ferrell as the guest host reprising his role as George Bush, Saturday Night Live (SNL) on May 12 was memorable, namely for the Justin Bieber, Michael Bolton and Natalie Portman cameo in the 100th Digital Short with Andy Samberg. Here is a recap of some of the best sketches from the Saturday, May 12 episode along with videos.

Panamanian fisherman Adrian Vazquez has sued Princess Cruises for failing to rescue him and his now-deceased companions after a ship passed by when they were stranded at sea.

Want a degree from Columbia University, but can't afford the absurd tuition? Do you own a mop, are not disgusted by with cleaning toilets and can spare a dozen years of your life? Gac Filipaj, a 52-year-old refugee from the former Yugoslavia, spent the last 12 years working as a janitor at Columbia while also taking classes at the Ivy League school -- and didn't pay a penny in tuition. He graduated on Sunday with honors from the university.

Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga might not be so real after all. RadarOnline.com reported that Melissa and Joe Gorga are selling their enormous mansion in New Jersey because they cannot afford to make the mortgage payments on the home.

New Bachelorette Emily Maynard is ready to take another shot at love. The beautiful Southern belle might not have found a soul mate in Brad Womack on ABC's The Bachelor, but Maynard has another chance at finding her Prince Charming with her very own season of The Bachelorette and 25 bachelors to choose from. Host Chris Harrison said Emily Maynard's new season will be the most drastically different yet.

The Avengers has redefined the phrase box-office juggernaut, becoming the fastest-selling film of all time by a number of measures. For example, it topped the $1 billion mark in global sales faster than any other movie to become 11th on Box Office Mojo's All Time Worldwide Grosses list only 19 days after its release.

The Avengers, the smash hit movie about Marvel superheroes who team up to save the Earth, crushed competitors for a second weekend with a record $103.2 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales and was poised to top $1 billion worldwide, studio estimates showed on Sunday.

?The Avengers? Star Chris Hemsworth and Wife Elsa Pataky welcomed daughter 'India,' their first child together, at a London hospital Friday.

Vegas odds say they won't get back together in 2012.

Drake collaborated on a track with 2 Chainz that many think is a dig at Chris Brown's ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

Is Bobbi Kristina Brown's new reality show on Lifetime a springboard to a music career, or a way for her family to keep her out of trouble?

Photos of Ashton Kutcher's Steve Jobs makeover have surfaced on TMZ. Decked out in a black turtleneck, jeans and New Balance sneakers, Ashton Kutcher was spotted in full character in the photos as the former Apple CEO made his way to the set of the Jobs biopic in L.A. on Friday. News of Kutcher, 34, signing on to play Jobs in the biopic was reported by Variety in early April.

Eva Longoria is a beautiful, successful actress, philanthropist and political activist. But her pristine resume did not make her immune to shattering heartbreak. In 2010, Eva Longoria filed for divorce from basketball player Tony Parker after just three years of marriage. Although she cited discord or conflict of personalities, the world knew the reason behind the divorce was scandal. Longoria had uncovered hundreds of sext messages between Parker and another woman.