Demi Lovato: Blonde Beauty in NYC

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 .”