Last week sure was a crazy one over at the X Factor. With Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger AND Steve Jones all given the axe, people were left wondering what exactly happened behind-the-scenes that lead to the firings.

Judge and mastermind behind the singing competition Simon Cowell sat down with Extra to address many unanswered questions, like who will replace the former judges. Check out the interview after the jump!

With Christmas just a few days away, we've gathered some hot pics of some of our favorite stars who've rocked holiday gear this 2011 season.

Some celebs chose sexy Santa outfits, and others rocked ugly Christmas sweaters (Taylor Swift...we're lookin' at you!) Check out the festive holiday attire!

Mariah Carey's family wasn't the only thing that grew bigger when she became pregnant with twins Monroe and Moroccan, so did her wasteline. Mariah put on a few pounds throughout her difficult pregnancy and since giving birth she has been working hard to shed some of that weight.

Mariah was named the new spokesperson for Jenny, which is the name that the longtime weight loss company Jenny Craig wants to be known as now. Jenny has helped Mariah lose 30 pounds with a 1500 calorie a day diet and exercising three times a week.

Check out the pics of Mariah's post-baby body!