Demi Lovato is beaming and bright as she arrives at the first round of X Factor auditions held at the Erwin Center in Austin, Texas on Thursday afternoon (May 24).

The 19-year-old actress pulled up her blonde locks into a chic bun and wore a hot neon Topshop “Pacific” zip front dress. So cute!

“I’m so excited for the auditions today!!!! It’s my first day… woo hoo!! Who’s coming??!!! #XFACTORUSA” Demi tweeted excitedly.

She added, “Austin auditions today…. back in my home state… Texas are you ready??!! :D”

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Demi Lovato shows off her bright blonde hair as she heads out of her hotel in New York City on Wednesday afternoon (May 23).

The 19-year-old musician was just named a judge for the 2012 season of X Factor and is hard at work on the show.

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“Hey guys!! You can get your studio audience tix to the X FACTOR auditions now!!!” Demi tweeted to her fans. “Come see live auditions as the most talented singers across the country compete to be on this season of THE X FACTOR!!! I’ll be there ;)”

FYI: The book Demi is carrying is Annie Jacobsen‘s “Area 51: An Uncensored History of America’s Top Secret Military Base .”

Demi Lovato has a quick chat with her audience before an intimate performance with Vevo.

The 19-year-old musician performs her hit songs “Give Your Heart a Break”, “Skyscraper”, and more.

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Earlier this week, Demi hit the carpet at the 2012 FOX Upfront Presentation as one of the new X Factor judges.

Demi also picked up a Teen Choice Nomination for Choice Twit! You can start voting soon!

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It’s official – two former Disney pop stars are joining The X Factor.

This fall, Britney Spears and Demi Lovato will both be judges on the hit show alongside Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid.

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The big announcement arrived on Monday (May 14) during Fox’s Upfront Presentation held at NYC’s Beacon Theater.

“I’m so thrilled to join this legendary group of judges on [the show],” Demi, 19, said in a statement. “To be able to spend each week with Simon, L.A. and Britney watching the best that America has to offer is truly a dream come true.”

FYI: Demi is wearing a Falguni & Shane peacock spring 2012 dress and Topshop shoes.

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Demi Lovato scrambles away from the sound booth in this creepy new sneak peek from MTV’s Punk’d.

While listening to some new tracks, Demi and her team get a visit from a unexpected visitor.

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Ashley Tisdale is also a new victim in this week’s all-new Punk’d, hosted by Nick Cannon, airing TONIGHT @ 10PM ET/PT on MTV.

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Demi Lovato is reportedly closing a deal to join the judges’ table for the next season of The X Factor.

“Although the deal is not yet done and could fall apart, sources say Lovato‘s team is in final negotiations for the job,” according to THR.

The trade adds that show executives, including creator Simon Cowell, hope the 19-year-old entertainer “will bring [in] a younger audience.”

Britney Spears is also rumored to be one of the new judges who’ll replace season 1′s Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul.

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Demi Lovato won’t have much time off between South America and North America — she’s headed back out starting June 12th on a 21-date tour!

Along with special guests Hot Chelle Rae and Owl City (on select dates), the 19-year-old “Skyscraper” singer will be hitting up Los Angeles, Las Vegas and many more cities.

“I am so excited to announce my upcoming US tour dates!!! I cannot wait to see you guys!” Demi tweeted in excitement.

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