Britney Spears 'quits' X Factor

By ANI | ANI – Fri 11 Jan, 2013 11:12 AM IST

Washington, Jan. 11 (ANI): Britney Spears has reportedly quit the reality show 'The X Factor,' as she wants to focus on her music career.

The 31-year-old singer is currently in the process of recording her 8th album, with some help from Will.i.am and producer Hit-Boy - the brains behind Kanye and Jay-Z's 'N****s in Paris.'

According to a source, the pop diva loves Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato but music is her thing, TMZ.com reported.

An insider said that Spears was seriously considering going on a tour again. (ANI)

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