Quote Of The Day

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"[MTV] they exploited Britney in helping to end her career. When Britney was opening, near the end, I felt so bad for her. I said, ‘Man, it’s a dirty game. This game will chew you up and spit you out.'"

- Kanye West to NYZ's Z100

Posted: Sep 11, 2007 at 11:20 am / Email this »

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Finally! says – reply to this

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Finally a statement I can say "AMEN" to.
Steph says – reply to this

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I wish Kanye would just shut the fuck up! Everytime he opens his mouth he says something stupid. Go cry about not winning a VMA…bitch!
Lem says – reply to this

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For once, this loud mouth, racist, piece of shit is right.
kristin says – reply to this

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lmao, says the guy who said he doesn't even know why britney should perform
Diana says – reply to this

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Oh my god, I am so sick of him!!!!!!!!! He is like a little bitch! Wa Wa Wa Wa, with all his people, he couldn't make better career choices for himself. He needs to take responsibility for his career and stop playing the damn race card for everything!!!!!!!!!!! Shut up
Harlz says – reply to this

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I don't really like Kanye. However, his latest song is pretty damn good and he has a very nice smile.
rosequartz says – reply to this

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I agree…unfortunately, no one in her camp was bold and smart enough to see through the deceit.
Lola says – reply to this

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LOVE Kanye… he is soooooo right.
Diva Bean says – reply to this

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Man, what happened to the days when Kanye was good? I think it's funny how in his new single he says "does anybody make real shit anymore?" while rapping over a Daft Punk song from like 5 years ago lol. So two faced! Let us not forget the quote from Kanye that Perez posted a couple of days ago in which Kanye says of Britney "I can't believe she's even going to perform. She hasn't had a hit records in years." So it's okay for him to insult and embarass her, but not MTV? I agree with all those who say Britney could have risen to the occasion. MTV didn't exploit her, if anything they gave her a second chance. And by the way, the whole having two kids thing and looking in great shape is bullshit. If a woman with 50 million dollars can only make herself look like half of what she used to be, then someone needs to book her for Operation Makeover.
nsgal says – reply to this

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He said it all in a nutshell…Poor Britt…We raise them up to see them all fall. It's a shame.
Shelby says – reply to this

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VEEEERRRRY TRUE!
Karen says – reply to this

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Come on, people! This is the entertainment business…everybody exploits everybody else!! Britney has bills to pay and two children to support so she went back to the studio to make a record. That record now needs to be sold to the masses to recover the cost the record company shelled out to make it. MTV has to make advertisers happy by getting people to watch their program. This is the cycle of the entertainment business. Britney is experienced enough to know that she wasn't ready. Of course MTV would be fine with whatever happened. That's just the way it goes!
RO says – reply to this

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KANYE NEEDS TO SHUT HIS BITCH MOUTH UP. PLEEEASE!! BRITNEY HAD A CHANCE TO REDEEM HERSELF. IF KANYE WAS ANY GOOD HE'D WIN A VMA. SCRATCH, KANYE! I "AINT" BUYING YOUR DUMBASS CD!
lex says – reply to this

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i agree with him…
lynn says – reply to this

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I can't believe I'm saying this: I agree with Kayne West
criminallyfugly says – reply to this

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The man's straight-up on the real with that synopsis.
steve says – reply to this

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Wow, thank god hes smiling in that picture.. I would have neve known he was there!
steve says – reply to this

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[re=465511]Re: Karen

What are you in IDIOT Karen!? Shes got millions in the fucking bank, she never has to work ever again.. She did the performance cause shes a media whore and wants all sorts of attention, just like you, you cock-hungry pig!
asdf says – reply to this

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Re: Karen – retard! she could've retired at 17… and still live the life she lives now… she did it for her fans. being a singer is her dream! i was disapointed until i started thinking what kanye thought too. At the end of the show i was like… WHERES CRIS ANGEL?! OMW I CANT BELIEVE… THOSE BASTARDS!!!! Even if she didn't do a good job, you could tell the coreography was bull compared to how they helped the other artists! I think kanye is kind of a retard, but i agree with him on this…
Kiki says – reply to this

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For the first time ever, I actually agree with Kanye. Britney needs to block out all the people telling her that she "needs" to make a comeback asap and just take her time. Obviously MTV wanted to boost their ratings at her expense. She has a ton of money to float on for the next few years if she needs to. Nobody is gonna forget her!!!!!! Look at Madonna who is the queen of popping in and our every few years and even after a decade. Kylie Minogue anybody?
Zach W says – reply to this

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Umm.

Britney did fine. Everyone needs to stop bashing her. I'm really glad Kanye West sort of Stuck up for her, she needs somebody on her side.
kfrog says – reply to this

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AMEN! and I don't even like Kanye but he is so true about that!
Sarizzle says – reply to this

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That was deep, Kanye
BeevoNerd says – reply to this

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I agree w/ him. I don't think he hates Britney, I think he hates the fact that MTV played him. Not played as in, airplay, btw. Ye has enough hot singles out to open the show, he def could've done it. They just wanted more people to watch b/c they knew it was gonna be WACK AS HELL, which it def was.
Holli says – reply to this

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For once, I sort of agree with Mr. Tantrum thrower. MTV is a big corporate dawg. They knew what they were doing. I must say I was shocked… shocked when I heard they were actually going to let Brittany do a number. I thought WTF? Have they lost their ratings minds? But no…. they are sly. They know what will get ratings more than I do. Even given all the bad press for Brit they knew if they put her on it was going to be bad, but then maybe they thought we will give her this opportunity and if she fails either way we get the big ratings. Bad MTV bad on you. Brittany sucks anyway, but who didn't know that?
Hawk says – reply to this

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He is so right they better step it up for next years show
BrandonLee says – reply to this

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Britneys career will go on way past yours you dumb ass!!!!!!!! But i do agree MTV exploited her!!!!!
fionalicious says – reply to this

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damnnn que fuerteee, that was harsh but true, mtv has always done that shit.
F&%$# U Kanye Keep It To Yourself No One Care.............. says – reply to this

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Britney was a BIG MESS and she was the only one who decided that way she should have waited a little more but shit happens………
kanyeismyhomeboy says – reply to this

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You preach the truth, brother! LOVE YOU, KANYE!
erin says – reply to this

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they knew she wasn't going to rehearse…and they took advantage of it because they desperately needed the ratings. go kanye!
erin says – reply to this

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they knew she wasn't going to prepare…and they took advantage of it because they desperately needed the ratings. go kanye!
MGP says – reply to this

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Wow. I'm stunned. That's such a perceptive comment. I had no idea that Kanye had it in him. Maybe I should give him another chance…
*** says – reply to this

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I kinda agree with him but I think is unfair to put it all on Mtv. Is not like Mtv forced her to do a crappy ass opening. That is on her! She was being unprofessional. I do agree that Mtv wanted big ratings and they knew Britney could do that.
lola says – reply to this

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They gave her the opportunity to perform — something a pop star is supposed to do to launch her next album — and prove the world wrong. It is her fault for not even f-ing TRYING. If she had done well, would you be giving MTV props? No. But Britney fails and you blame other but her? It's her own fault. She exploits herself! She didn't even wear panties after that. Bitch never learns.
S.L.L. says – reply to this

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This was my post from last night "She Knew She Sucked" #652 : EXPLOITATION — PURE AND SIMPLE. LET’S THINK ABOUT THIS FOR A SECOND — WHO TRULY PROFITED HERE? MTV knew exactly what they were doing when they booked Britney to open the VMAs. "The show drew 7.1 million viewers Sunday, up 23 percent over last year's VMAs, and was the highest-rated cable program of the year among people aged 12 to 34, according to Nielsen Media Research." The execs at MTV knew that Britney wasn’t up to the challenge both physically and mentally. They were banking on it. (And so was Sarah Silverman.) Without a doubt, this young woman has made MTV a lot of money over the years. It is truly sad that they have taken advantage of her during this obviously difficult time in her life. And by the way, admittedly, the outfit was not a wise choice and while she is not down to her fighting weight, she is definitely NOT fat. She is probably in better shape than 95% of you fat asses who sit in judgment of her. Hang in there babe!
nansi - uk says – reply to this

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guys guys guys its the media buisness - the top of the media tree of fab-ness - this is MTV for christ sake…do u think they didnt think about what they were doing????…this was gold…we all knew and most of us hoped that she was going to make a tit of herself, come on it was a given…having silverman after was gold dust!
god bess mtv
god bless perez
and god bless america!!!
Tembi says – reply to this

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Puh-leeeeze right now! have you not heard Kanyes rant backstage of the vma's and how he goes off about Britney? Talk about bullshit…Kanye needs to go hide somewhere.
Brit + JT 4EVER says – reply to this

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I think it's kinda cool that he said that. I LOVE YOU BRIT!!!!!!
sandraq says – reply to this

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listen to the man with the biggest ego in the world. He is so full of himself, who is he to make those type of affirmations all the time, he grosses me out and makes we want to vomit.
JDPgolfer says – reply to this

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MTV exploit someone??? No way. Not with shows like the "Real World", "Hills", Pacific whatever, all the dating shows, etc.

They make so much money exploiting anyone they can. If people (us) wouldn't watch it, they wouldn't show it
Danny N says – reply to this

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You go hottness!
Michelle Nelson says – reply to this

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Amen Kanye, amen. MTV is pathetic… and did I mention, Sarah Silverman is a mean-spirited, no talent woman?
up til midnight says – reply to this

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I think Kayne has his head stuck up his arse….. But everthing he has said about Britney is spot on. He is only saying what all of us are thinking. That was an embarrassment - she was on VMA to boost ratings that is all.
Mia says – reply to this

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Finally this man says something that isn't totally self-absorbed, and just happens to be true.
Aria says – reply to this

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wtf? just a second ago on his last comment he said he couldn't believe she performed becuz she hasn't had a hit record in years…
wtf is up with him?
he's just saying this shit becuz he didn't win an award at the vma's but this statement is true, it's the only thing i've agreed with or liked thats come out of his mouth.
Mike from MD says – reply to this

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Oh, he is such a hypocrite and everyone else bought this shit and went along with it. The game that chews up and spits out is called SHOWBIZ, that Kanye himself is in. If MTV would have given him all 5 of his awards, he would have shut his crooked mouth up and not go bitch about it at a Clear Channel owned radiostation. Speaking of Clear Channel, it is corporation that chews up and spits out probably just as many people as show business. Kanye just trying to say shit, so he can get more publicity. Fucking attention whore.
Kel says – reply to this

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Wow, he actually said something that made sense and that wasn't about himself…. look! it's a pig! and it's flying past my window!
k* says – reply to this

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I think he's got a point .. I mean, they obviously put Sarah Silverman on after Britney's performance for a reason.
C says – reply to this

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Kanye is just mad because Britney shot him down.
Brit Brit says – reply to this

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I ended my career? What are u talking about? I thought I looked hot.
Heath Star says – reply to this

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Perez…did you do a little photo shopping or is Kanye standing in front of a fun house mirror?
Junky says – reply to this

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Re: Sandy – Yup. He is only saying this (true as it might be) because he IS PISSED HE DIDN"T WIN!! Before the show went on, he was whining like a little punk ass bitch about not getting to open the show. AFTER the show, and not winning, he finds every reason he can to blast MTV. He's no friend of Britney's, HE'S USING HER TOO!!! JUST LIKE EVERY ONE ELSE!!! He's using her to try and hurt MTV!!! Kanye, go fuck yerself you racist user. Selfish pouty child.
Cloud says – reply to this

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Britney is trailor trash!!!
The game will never chew out Kanye..Are you kidding he is the closest we will ever get to a true artist……
We need to reflect here…..Justin Timberlake said it best" MTV needs to play some fucking videos"
hdfois says – reply to this

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its so true poor britney
to all u hater, saying this is the end of britneys career is just stupid
ppl still curious about her and even u haters keep talking about her
media cant stop talking about her.
she gonna comeback all she needs now is time
and we her true fans will wait and wont give up on her easily
M. says – reply to this

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he should never open his mouth. ever.
aron says – reply to this

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I'm sick and tired of people blaming everyone for Britney's bomb at the awards. The bitch is in the her 20's, she a fucking adult stop making excuses for her.
anabda says – reply to this

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what makes him a britney expert..why so many comments from this loser..
mimi says – reply to this

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Wow. First nice/real thing he's said ever?
Lirey says – reply to this

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his a smart man
Lirey says – reply to this

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his a smart man
Dave says – reply to this

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Yea, it's a dirty game all right. Your music sucks and you've made millions. A real dirty game….
Nicole Richie says – reply to this

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negro please stop talking. you are just some ghetto negro who thinks he's something but you're nothing. go sell drugs or something.
jes says – reply to this

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fuck you kanye you cocky mother fucker oh he makes me mad not with this comment! but in general bite me donkey fuck
dela says – reply to this

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kanye was definitely right about a few things. mtv sucks. dont get me wrong, i like some of the shows, but mtv stopped being "music television" a loooong time ago.

they dont care about the artist, they care about ratings and money. mtv probably wanted brit to fail because its more drama to talk about. mtv loves drama. why do

you they have shows like real world and the hills? drama gets ratings. they know kanye will speak his mind when he feels he has done wrong and they wanted to get

a rise out of him. if brit would have been successful in a good preformance people wouldnt be talking about the vma's. this gives them more hits on mtv.com
dela says – reply to this

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p.s. love brit and kanye. and to all you kanye haters: you dont know anything because your mtv whores caught in its hypnotizing, manipulative zombie trap and would believe anything they told you.

and although i disagree with pulling the race card, he is upset and its just small thing compared of all the major wrong doings by mtv and maybe thats his rationale for them treating him this way. he just doesnt know that mtv doesnt give a fuck what color he is as long as they get paid. they dont get personal enough to fuck some one over based on color, they do it regardless.
hello says – reply to this

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SHUT UP CRY BABY!!! BOOHOOO look at me I got the number one album lalalaal U need to shut ur big mouth up MANNNN MAN MAN c'mon man lets be righ MAN. jees so annoying. Not a fan nemore Kanye.
Maggie says – reply to this

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This looks like a senior high school picture. ha
Britney bare pussy says – reply to this

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Kanye west, you dont need MTV awards to be a good artist! you are that without one!
thenightone says – reply to this

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So what if they exploited her. No surprise there….. Actually, although it was an awful musical performance, it was entertaining. I watched her performance really hoping that she would nail it, and when she didn't….I felt embarrassed for her like I would for my sister if she f***ed up on TV. It was emotional.

MTV was smart to have her open their show. Britney is responsible for Britney and Kanye is cry baby.
ali g says – reply to this

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hate on kanye allllllll you want but you know you'll be listening to stronger atleast once by the end of the day bitchess!!
kbm_bitch says – reply to this

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ditto akfw. oh and by the WAY kanye… britney has had more record sales than you ever will… you unoriginal bastard WHO TAKES SONGS FROM OTHER BANDS and fucks them up horribly. i hope fiddy wrecks you! i love you brit, i've always been a true fan inside and out, and i know that when the time is right you'll get back on your feet.
kbm_bitch says – reply to this

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ditto akfw. oh and by the WAY kanye… britney has had more record sales than you ever will… you unoriginal bastard WHO TAKES SONGS FROM OTHER BANDS and fucks them up horribly. i hope fiddy wrecks you!
outragedfan says – reply to this

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that was not only true, but kind. surprising to me, as while i really love his music, sometimes he can come across as a bit petulant and self-centered. and honest to god, i'm pretty forgiving when it comes to petulant and self-centered! so, way to go, kanye.
larbunny says – reply to this

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SCREW KANYE. HES RACIST AGAINST WHITE PEOPLE ANYWAYS. TEAM BRITNEY!!!!!
amber171717 says – reply to this

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he is so right!
nikki says – reply to this

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and he's right.
Yeahyeahyeah says – reply to this

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He might have a point but for every valid point he makes, he undermines it with some pathetic comment. He's annoying. I wish sh&tney would go die ihe trailer park already.
toonmili says – reply to this

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I agree with him. They did use her. I just wished she would have come out and rocked it but she didn't. The girl needs a couple of months in caribbean to bond with her kids and have a break from ALL the BS. then she can come back strong and kill it like we all know she can. Is she a good singer? Hell no but she is a good performer and you know something is up when the girl can't even perform. And MTV thinks it's in good taste to have Sarah Silverman poke fun at her. It's not funny. I don't think she is funny. I think she is rude and crude. I couldn't even laugh at the Paris Hilton jokes either at the movie awards. I just think there's a line and she crosses it all the time. Chris Rock is funny she is not. There's a difference between making a little joke and being just mean. She acts like all her shit is in order. I'm sure she's a mess too. That's why all these comedians are alwasy suicidal. they are more messed up than anyone else. Also, I don't think race jokes are funny. If you're thinking them up then you are most likely racist. Ahhg this whole awards left a bad taste in my mouth.

And someone should tell Knaye he didn't win any awards because the video for stronger sucked sooo hard it's not funny.
kara says – reply to this

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kanye just needs to shut up. i honestly cant believe people like his out spoken ass. he makes a fool of himself everytime he opens his mouth!
amanda says – reply to this

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soooo true…
nicholle says – reply to this

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kanye needs to get punched in the face please.
Jamie says – reply to this

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They exploited her to get ratings. Who doesn't want to see a train wreck in action.
MAdness) says – reply to this

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Omg shes more famous than you dear!ur just jealous cos they didnt even want you!
lulu says – reply to this

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kanye's right… just because he doesnt like britney as a performer, doesnt mean hes lying about being chewed up and spit out. everyone at mtv knows that mtv is a has-been and they will do anything to get better ratings, even if it means exploiting people who HELPED their ratings a few years ago.. and the fucking people at mtv are manipulative and guiltless about it. anyway, britney was already a trainwreck, but this is really low. she had a chance to do better even though mtv planned [[ and did ]] exploit her.
einstein7 says – reply to this

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She (Brit) enjoys the spotlight; with the good comes the bad - it's her fault; maybe she should have practiced instead of partied. - It's her job
Amanda says – reply to this

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Truth. But Kanye is an arrogant dick.
Jaxie says – reply to this

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Preach on Kanye!
rachel says – reply to this

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he sure looks like hes wearing eyeliner and mascara ehh!!!!
bobb says – reply to this

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..I dont like Britt..but honestly i would of rathered seen him get up there and screw up then her!!
Sharon says – reply to this

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Perez Hilton / Perez Sez is: Extremely ”Gay” and BORING!!! You acted like you have never seen an entertainer before and the excitement you felt being in the presence of a (real) star simply overwhelmed you. Perez, you are truly the “ONLY” person in the world making money (short lived I hope) for absolutely NO TALENT, NO CLASS, NO RESPECT FOR OTHERS and saying things to create turmoil, jelousy, bitterness, heartache, sadness….etc., of the people in the entertainment business,(who are the TRUE entertainers of America) and then you seem to think of yourself as a “STAR”!!! Perez, when it stops for you it will be VERY abrupt. It is honestly a wonder we have anyone who would want to entertain us with people like you. YOU ARE A VERY “LUCKY”, UNTALENTED TROUBLE MAKER. Sharon
MAjOR says – reply to this

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she had a choice… stop cryin
jason says – reply to this

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kanye sucks- he wishes he could accomplish in his career all that britney has already accomplished

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Britney Spears & Demi Lovato's First X Factor Critique! Listen Here!

Girls are on fire!!!

We won't get to see how the ladies did until the fall, but today in Austin, Britney Spears and Demi Lovato took their seats as the new judges on The X Factor. Someone had the foresight of smuggling in a recording device to the Texas auditions and we've got the audio from the ladies' first critique!

And you know what? They sound like old pros!

Check out the video (above) to hear Brit Brit and Darling Demi give their thoughts on the first contestant of season two!

They both sound so GOOD! Strong and confident; it doesn't sound like either of them were nervous at all!

Bravo, ladies! We can't wait to see you in action!

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