VIDEO: Kelly Rowland Breaks Down During Emotional “Dirty Laundry” Performance

7:21 pm, May 27th, 2013

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Kelly Rowland’s “Dirty Laundry” is making her very emotional.

The new “X Factor” judge broke down mid-performance in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, pausing and wiping away tears before she could continue.

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As the crowd roared, she was overcome by emotion again when she finished the song.

As Gossip Cop previously reported, Rowland sings on the track about being jealous of Beyoncé and struggling in an abusive relationship.

The singer is in the midst of her “Lights Out” tour while taping “The X Factor.”

After the concert she tweeted, “DC!!!! Thank you for coming out tonight, I had sooo much fun!! Love y’all!!! xo,” and later added, “DC was AMAZING last night!! #lightsouttour.”

Check out the video of her powerful performance below.

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It’s Official: Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio Are New X Factor Judges

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9:08 pm, May 20th, 2013

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It’s official: Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio have been announced as new “X Factor” judges for season three.

The singers will sit on the panel alongside Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato.

Cowell said in a statement on Monday night, “It’s taken more than a decade but I’m delighted to finally be on a panel with three girls (I think!).”

“Paulina and Kelly both have great taste and massive experience in the music industry and together with Demi, this is going to be a fun panel. It just feels like the time to do something different,” the show’s creator added.

RELATED – Listen: Kelly Rowland Reveals Beyonce Jealousy in New Song “Dirty Laundry”

Both L.A. Reid and Britney Spears left the FOX music competition after its second season.

The singing competition begins season three production on Tuesday.

Rowland previously served as a judge with Cowell on the UK version of “X Factor” in 2011, while Rubio was a coach on Mexico’s ”The Voice” in 2012.

What do you think of Rowland and Rubio as new “X Factor” judges?

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Kelly Rowland Near Deal to Join The X Factor: Report

10:01 am, May 18th, 2013

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Kelly Rowland is reportedly close to officially joining “The X Factor” for its upcoming third season.

The Destiny’s Child singer is near a deal to sit on the panel alongside Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato, according to Entertainment Weekly.

The magazine says Cowell could end up the only male judge this fall, with Paulina Rubio also in talks for one of the open spots.

Gossip Cop has reached out for confirmation, but has yet to hear back.

RELATED – Listen: Kelly Rowland Reveals Beyonce Jealousy in New Song “Dirty Laundry”

Both L.A. Reid and Britney Spears left the FOX music competition after its second season.

The panel will be announced on Monday, as tapings are scheduled to begin on Tuesday.

Rowland previously served as a judge with Cowell on the UK version of “X Factor” in 2011, while Rubio was a coach on Mexico’s ”The Voice” in 2012.

What do you think of Rowland and Rubio as possible “X Factor” judges?

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