Pop superstar Britney Spears is reportedly nearing a deal to become a judge on "The X Factor," according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter.  The singer's fiance Jason Trawick is reportedly negotiating the contract, which a source told THR could be finalized as early as next week.  Spears has been digned to Sony Music, which has exclusive rights to "X Factor" artists, since 2011 took over Jive Records last year.  Should Spears afree to become an "X Factor" judge, she will be working with the show's creator Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid, the chairman of Epic Records.  A fourth judge has yet to be announced, as do the two host spots.