Country star Taylor Swift surprised her fans by inviting her best friend, actress/singer Selena Gomez, to join her on stage for a duet of the Justin Bieber’s girlfriend’s hit “Who Says” during her last “Speak Now World Tour” show at New York’s Madison Square Garden (watch video below).

Taylor Swift & Selena Gomez Attend Notre Dame Vs. Purdue

The crowd went wild when Selena entered the stage. Both Taylor and Selena did an incredible job. That was one of those very special moments shared by two people that will never be forgotten.

Selena tweeted, “Performing at Madison Square Garden with my best friend was a highlight…”

Later, Taylor tweeted, “I have so much to be thankful for this year. I’m leaving New York, replaying this tour in my mind. I love you all so much.”

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Who will be voted off The X Factor tonight (November 23)? Two contestants/acts will be forced to leave the competition in what promises to be one of the most dramatic “The X Factor” live results show after a night of emotional Thanksgiving performances on Tuesday (November 22).

Last night, “The X Factor” certainly saved the best for last by ending the night with Drew Ryniewicz’s rendition of “Skyscraper” and Josh Krajcik’s stellar performance of “Wild Horses”. The quality of LeRoy Bell’s and Melanie Amaro’s performances was also above average.

The rest of the contestants failed to deliver memorable or even entertaining performances. The double elimination will keep things interesting, but unfortunately someone is going to be left heartbroken and be sent home for Thanksgiving.

X Factor’s Astro Wants To Quit, Throws Another Tantrum

Who will be in the bottom 4 tonight? We are assuming four contestants/acts will be forced to sing for survival in front of the judges/mentors, before they decide which two they want to eliminate. The real competition is just getting started.

Our picks for bottom 4 are: Lakoda Rayne, Astro, Chris Rene and Rachel Crow. Paul Abdul’s country girlband was absolutely pitchy and the song choice was completely lame. L.A. Reid’s boys, Astro and Chris, have a problem of attitude and not quite standing up to expectations, respectively. On the other hand, Simon Cowell’s girl, Rachel is probably suffering due to poor song choices.

Who will be voted off? Lakoda Rayne is the easiest pick, which would leave Paul with no act to mentor. And who else could be getting the cold shoulder from the judges? I believe it could be a very tough decision between Astro and Chris, but Astro (aka Brian Bradley), will be ultimately sent home.

The X Factor Top 9 Thanksgiving Performances

• Rachel Crow “I Believe” Top 9 (VIDEO)
• Marcus Canty “A Song For Mama” Top 9 (VIDEO)
• Melanie Amaro “The World’s Greatest” Top 9 (VIDEO)
• Chris Rene “Let It Be/Young Homie” Top 9 (VIDEO)
• Lakoda Rayne “You Belong With Me” Top 9 (VIDEO)
• LeRoy Bell “Angel” Top 9 (VIDEO)
• Astro’s Freestyle Rap “Show Me What You Got” Top 9 (VIDEO)
• Drew Ryniewicz “Skyscraper” Top 9 (VIDEO)
• Josh Krajcik “Wild Horses” Top 9 (VIDEO)

Bookmark this page and check back later to find out who was voted off on The X Factor live results show on Wednesday (November 23). Until then, check out The X Factor Top 9 performances above.

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Comedienne Kristen Wiig stripped down to her sexy black lingerie for a photo shoot featured in the special “Men Of The Year” issue of GQ Magazine, in which she is named “Bro Of The Year”.

Kristen Wiig & Russell Brand: PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarians

Kristen’s “Bridesmaids” co-star, actor Jon Hamm, confessed he is a fan of the funny lady since the “Lady Business” sketch in Saturday Night Live. Jon revealed how it was working with the 38 year-old actress, who is actually “incredibly shy” in real life, particularly during their steamy sex scene.

Kristen Wiig Retiring Two ‘Saturday Night Live’ Characters

“The opening bit in Bridesmaids with all the crazy sexual acrobatics was done on the very last day of shooting,” Jon writes. “Bounding around in a flesh-colored thong, trying not to sweat all over Kristen while a hundred crew members are literally like, ‘Can we get this done, please?’”

“Our embarrassment coupled with everyone else’s exhaustion lent that scene a particularly awkward sensibility,” Hamm tells GQ. “But it was inspiring to watch Kristen quarterback the team, be the cheerleader and decision maker, and then get in front of the camera and be hilarious. And surprising.”

[image: GQ]

“The X Factor” rapper, Brian Bradley aka Astro, confessed he actually thought about leaving the show after he almost refused to perform for survival during last week’s dramatic results show. The 15 year-old also said he doesn’t believe he was actually in the bottom two with Stacy Francis because he has so many followers on Twitter.

Astro’s Freestyle Rap “Show Me What You Got” The X Factor Top 9 (VIDEO)

“Not to sound cocky,” Astro said. “But I don’t see how you can have the most followers on Twitter of all the contestants, most views on YouTube of all the contestants, and be voted in the bottom two. So, I knew something was fishy… That’s why I spazzed out.”

“I just wanted to apologize to all my fans and the people in the streets repping me and telling their friends to watch and they’re watching for the first time to see me tearing up,” he says. “That’s kind of embarrassing to Brooklyn, hip hop, and Team Astro, and all the Astro-nauts around the world. So, I just felt like I had to give a true apology to everyone.”

The X Factor Results Shocker: Astro Meltdown, Tantrum (VIDEOS)

Astro’s mom, Cascia Thompson, actually wanted her son to quit. What? But Astro claims he is willing to give the show another week or so. Today, two contestants/acts will be eliminated from the competition, so Astro and his big attitude will most probably be sent home.

“She knew what was going on,” he says. “She was tellin’ me, ‘Just leave. You need to leave and go home.’ It’s stupid, you know. But I told my mom, ‘Let’s at least try it one more time. Let’s get one more week in.’ ”

Seriously? Why would the producers of the show actually want to “punish” Astro? According to the little rapper, he is being punished for wearing Dr. Dre’s headphones on stage when a competitor (Sony) is a sponsor of the show. Really? Astro is too young for conspiracy theories.

An X Factor rep said in a statement: “After the public vote, Astro was in the bottom two last week. All votes are collected and tallied by an independent vote management firm. The results were certified to be true and accurate.”

The X Factor Top 12: Boys, Groups, Over 30′s & Girls (Bios, PHOTOS)

Astro, who aims to one day become bigger than Jay-Z, explained he is confident and not cocky:

“It’s a competition,” he points out. “We are all fighting to stay here. How you going to say I’m cocky? Muhammad Ali does this. It’s not cocky, it’s confidence. You going to call me arrogant for believing in myself? Come on! It’s a competitive sport. Rappin’ is the closest thing to boxing. Jay-Z said that. You gotta fight every day.”

There is one thin line between being outrageously confident and cocky. Astro is mostly just cocky. He is just a kid who is suddenly being told he is the greatest at what he does. It has to mess up with his head. Plus, Astro’s mom is delusional too because she is feeding his huge ego.

[image: Aldo Rossi /FOX]

“The X Factor” judge Nicole Scherzinger exposed one of her best assets as she posed completely naked for a new coffee table book, “In Culo” by Mazzucco, which celebrates the shape and greatness of the female booty (see picture below).

Nicole Scherzinger Flaunts Her Curves In Shape Magazine (Dec 2011)

The 33 year-old singer, who’s responsible for mentoring the “over 30” contestants in the FOX’s new talent show, is seen with a lei around her neck and several henna tattoos in the sepia portrait to pay homage to her hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii.

Sean “Diddy” Combs, Interscope honcho Jimmy Iovine and fashion photographer Raphael Mazzucco are the masterminds behind “In Culo” (culo means buttocks in Italian).

“Raphael is a true artist,” Diddy says of the famed fashion photographer in a press release for the book. “He relies on instinct, capturing a raw, natural sense of beauty through his lens.”

“In Culo” featuring other big celeb names like Lady GaGa and Black Eyed Peas’ Fergie is currently available in stores.

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Actress Angelina Jolie opens up about a darker period of her life and reveals she is lucky to be alive after all she put herself through in an intimate interview for 60 Minutes, which will air on Sunday (November 27)- watch video sneak peek below.

SHOCKING: Angelina Jolie’s Anorexia & Heroin Relapse!

“I went through heavy, darker times and I survived them,” Angelina tells 60 Minutes. “I didn’t die young, so I’m very lucky. There are other artists and people who didn’t survive certain things.”

When asked exactly what “certain things” she was talking about, the 36 year-old actress, who is making her directorial debut with the upcoming movie “In The Land Of Blood and Honey”, dodged the question:

Angelina Jolie’s Assistant Tells All About Her Bizarre Obsessions

“I think people can imagine that I did the most dangerous and I did the worst, and for many reasons I shouldn’t be here,” she says. “You think of those too many times where you came close to too many dangerous things, too many chances taken too far.”

The mother-of-six admits she has come a long way from Hollywood wild child to dedicated mother in a stable and loving relationship with actor Brad Pitt. Angie is still a bad girl, but that side of herself is now reserved to her partner.

Angelina Jolie Sex, Drugs & Nudity In Unauthorized Biography

“I’m still a bad girl. I still have that side of me,” she says. “It’s just in its place now. … It belongs to Brad.”

Hum… Brad and Angie, it sure sounds like a very “interesting” relationship. I cannot even begin to imagine the bad things the two must do behind closed doors. And that is the secret for a long-term and happy relationship!

VIDEO: Angelina Jolie’s “In The Land Of Blood & Honey” Movie Trailer

Angelina Jolie 60 Minutes Interview Sneak Peek Video go on reading »

Pregnant Jessica Simpson should be experiencing the best period of her adult life, but her constant fights with baby daddy/fiancé Eric Johnson, weight issues and health problems are preventing the mama-to-be to be able to fully relax and enjoy her pregnancy.

Jessica Simpson Baby Bump Is Bigger Than Her Boobs

According to OK!, Jessica is going through an emotional and physical crisis after she was forced to postpone the wedding allegedly because Eric now refuses to sign a pre-nuptial agreement. And medical problems could be threatening the singer’s and her baby’s health.

Pregnant Mummy Jessica Simpson & Eric Johnson Halloween Family Portrait (PHOTOS)

“She’s said it’s been a difficult pregnancy — she’s been dizzy and nauseous,” a friend of the singer-entrepreneur tells OK!. Adds another insider: “She was totally unprepared for how hard it would be on her body.”

Is Jessica Simpson Expecting Twins? & Other Pregnancy Farts

If Jessica really is going through a “baby crisis”, she seems to be handling it pretty well. Lately, the 31 year-old singer/actress has been looking pretty happy and comfortable in her pregnant woman’s body since she is now allowed to eat what she wants and fart as many times as humanly possible.

[image: OK!]

Josh Krajcik (Team Nicole Scherzinger) sat at the piano to perform “Wild Horses” by the Rolling Stones, which was dedicated to his daughter, during a very special Thanksgiving night at the “The X-Factor” Top 9 live show on Tuesday (November 22)- watch video below.

The X Factor Top 12: Boys, Groups, Over 30′s & Girls (Bios, PHOTOS)

L.A. Reid recognized Josh has everything it takes to win the competition. Paula Abdul thought Josh was brilliant and bigger than the songs he sings. Simon Cowell said he meant every word he sang, adding Josh did an outstanding job. Nicole Scherzinger could not stop crying while she proclaimed his music has the power to change the world.

Best. Performance. Of. The. Night. Again.

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Belieber Drew Ryniewicz (Team Simon Cowell) delivered an amazing rendition of Demi Lovato’s anthem “Skyscraper” during a very special Thanksgiving night at the “The X-Factor” Top 9 live show on Tuesday (November 22)- watch video below.

The X Factor Top 12: Boys, Groups, Over 30′s & Girls (Bios, PHOTOS)

The teen dedicated the song to a good friend who helped her through a difficult stage of her life. Drew’s voice is incredible. She was feeling the song, which explains why she was a bit overwhelmed by emotions and failed to hit those higher notes. Anyhow, Drew did it again! Love this girl!

L.A. Reid was totally out of his mind when he said the song is for 40 year-old people, claiming she needs to do age appropriate music. Drew was absolutely shocked and explained exactly what the song means to her and a lot of young girls out there. Nicole Scherzinger loved it, while Paula Abdul reminded L.A. that song is sung by a young artist.

Simon Cowell had enough. “I’m sick to death of your pointless, stupid criticism,” he told L.A. “This is a young girl’s song. You are talking complete and utter rubbish.” Take that, L.A. The truth is the boys’ mentor never has one good thing to say to Drew. Why? Is L.A. scared of the real competition?

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Little rapper Brian Bradley aka Astro delivered a totally original freestyle rap titled “Show Me What You Got” during a very special Thanksgiving night at the “The X-Factor” Top 9 live show on Tuesday (November 22)- watch video below.

The X Factor Top 12: Boys, Groups, Over 30′s & Girls (Bios, PHOTOS)

Last week, Astro had a big problem with attitude that didn’t seem to have vanished as he performed a song strictly about him dedicated to his fans, who he calls “Astro-nauts”. Astro raps “bloggers hate me”, which could not be farther from the truth. I love the kid. Astro is super talented, but he needs a reality check.

The X Factor Results Shocker: Astro Meltdown, Tantrum (VIDEOS)

Nicole Scherzinger told Astro to remain grateful. Paula Abdul wants to be an “astro-naut” too, saying the little rapper is on his way to become prolific. Simon Cowell admitted he admires the kid for his unpredictability, claiming music business needs that. L.A. Reid thought Astro did a good job apologizing for his tantrum and humbling himself this week.

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LeRoy Bell (Team Nicole Scherzinger) delivered a heart-felt performance of “Angel” by Sarah McLahlan during a very special Thanksgiving night at the “The X-Factor” Top 9 live show on Tuesday (November 22)- watch video below.

The X Factor Top 12: Boys, Groups, Over 30′s & Girls (Bios, PHOTOS)

LeRoy dedicated the song to his late mother, who passed away a couple of years ago. I thought it was beautiful. LeRoy connected with the audience, and this was most probably his best performance yet.

L.A. Reid still thought LeRoy didn’t give his very best. Paula Abdul disagreed and cried out some more. Simon Cowell incredibly loved LeRoy’s performance, saying he meant every word he was singing and congratulating the singer. Nicole Scherzinger faked some tears, while throwing up some verbatim.

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Lakoda Rayne (Team Paula Abdul) delivered a rendition of Taylor Swift’s hit “You Belong With Me” during a very special Thanksgiving night at the “The X-Factor” Top 9 live show on Tuesday (November 22)- watch video below.

The X Factor Top 12: Boys, Groups, Over 30′s & Girls (Bios, PHOTOS)

The girls of Lakoda Rayne wanted to dedicate the song to several family members. The whole performance is super cheesy and corny, but Paula Abdul was so excited and emotional that I don’t even have the courage to mention how badly it made me cringe.

L.A. Reid said he was prepared to not like it yet he disarmed by their great performance. What? Nicole Scherzinger’s verbatim: “I was watching you in concert!” Simon Cowell proclaimed that was their best performance to date in terms of who they are as a band and not the vocals. Cray cray Paula continued to cry her heart out.

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