"X Factor" Rumors:  Beyoncé and Mariah Carey

Let the rampant "X Factor" speculation begin!

The rarely reliable site MediaTakeOut.com claims to have an "EXTREMELY RELIABLE insider" who says that SIMON COWELL wants BEYONCÉ to be a judge . . . and he's offering her $500 million to do it.

 Yes, $500 MILLION.  That's HALF A BILLION.   

The "insider" says this would be a five-year deal . . . $100 million a year . . . and supposedly Beyoncé is interested.  Obviously, this is a far-fetched rumor.  We all know Simon would LOVE to have Beyoncé, but even other anonymous sources on the Internet are admitting that $500 million is, quote, "especially crazy."

Meanwhile, there's also a lot of talk about MARIAH CAREY.  Mariah's manager is "American Idol" judge RANDY JACKSON . . . and he addressed the rumors yesterday.  He said that Mariah would "be amazing," but he, quote, "doesn't know if that's ever going to happen."

But Randy wouldn't be surprised if Simon did snag a big name.  He said, quote, "Simon's one of the smartest people I know.  I'm sure he's got some very interesting ideas up his sleeve."  The Mariah speculation isn't surprising because it actually looked like Simon might land her last season.  But it didn't work out.

Even after the first "X Factor" judges were announced, Simon insisted that Mariah would be, quote, "involved in some form," but that didn't work out either.

Mariah hasn't said anything, but earlier this week, her husband NICKCANNON basically killed the rumor.  On his radio show, he said, quote, "I personally think it's a step down.  Why would my wife want to be on a show like that?  For somebody who has a legendary career, I don't know why they would do that."

Madonna Says "There Will Be No Wardrobe Malfunctions" at the Super Bowl

If you were hoping to catch a glimpse of MADONNA'S 53-year-old naughty bits during her Super Bowl halftime show . . . bad news: 

She says, quote, "There will be no wardrobe malfunctions.  I promise.  [It'll be] a spectacular show . . . for all age groups, and it will be a feast for the ears and eyes."  Madonna will sing three old songs and one new one.  She didn't elaborate . . . because she doesn't want to "blow the surprise" . . . but the new one is surely her single "Give Me All Your Luvin'".

GISELE BUNDCHEN: PLEASE, PRAY FOR TOMMY TO WIN SUPER BOWL

Gisele Bundchen thinks her hubby needs a little extra help winning the Super Bowl.

The supermodel recently sent an email to friends and family imploring them to pray for Tom Brady and the Patriots to beat the Giants Sunday. In it, she writes, "I feel Tommy really needs our prayer, our support and love at this time."

She asks her "sweet friends and family" to send the team "positive energy so they can fulfill their dream of winning this Super Bowl." She ends the letter by saying, "So I kindly ask all of you to join me on this positive chain and pray for him, so he can feel confident, healthy and strong. Envision him happy and fulfilled experiencing with his team a victory this Sunday."

The last time the Patriots met the Giants in the Super Bowl, in 2008, New York came away happy and fulfilled.

SOURCE: New York Post

ROSEANNE BARR MAKING A RUN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE

Roseanne Barr wants to be President of the United States.

The comedienne has filed documents to become the Green Party's nominee in the 2012 presidential election. In a statement, she said, "The Democrats and Republicans have proven that they are servants -- bought and paid for by the 1 percent -- who are not doing what's in the best interest of the American people." And what's in our best interest? Roseanne thinks it's legalizing pot.

SOURCE: TMZ

BRAD PITT TO HIS KIDS: HAVE A COKE & A SMILE & WAKE UP!

When Brad Pitt needs to get his kids out of bed, he has them load up on caffeine and sugar.

In an interview with CBS This Morning, he says, "Listen, I admit there's times like, 'We gotta get up. Get up! Here's your shoes. Here's your shoes. Drink this Coke. Drink this Coca-Cola. Drink it all. Right now! Drink it! Drink it! Drink it!' Just so we could get 'em up and going."

Brad and Angelina Jolie have six kids -- and a very high soda bill.

LINDSAY MIGHT SUE OVER BOOZE REPORTS

No one calls Lindsay Lohan a boozer and gets away it!

Linds denies reports that she was drinking at a SAG Awards after-party last weekend -- and she's threatening to sue whoever published the story. (That means you, Radar Online.) She feels the bogus stories are hurting her attempts to save her career. Lindsay insists she drank only water at the party.

DEMI MOORE'S RED BULL & LETTUCE DIET

Insiders say Demi Moore is "insanely" obsessed with being thin and staying young -- even by Hollywood standards.

A so-called pal says her daily diet has been "Red Bull for breakfast. Red Bull for lunch. Red Bull for dinner, with a lettuce leaf and a tablespoon -- yes a tablespoon! -- of tuna fish thrown in... That's it."

Another source says, "Demi got so she'd almost talk about nothing else than finding ways to keep young and pretty... For a long time, it was clear she was doing it all to keep Ashton interested. Then, when she found out about his cheating, her world really spiraled out of control."

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times

CELEB QUICKIES

• Hoboken doesn't want Snooki and J-Woww, but Pennsylvania does. After the mayor of Hoboken denied the stars a permit to film a spinoff there, the Central Pennsylvania Film Office has invited the guidettes to shoot in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania or in nearby Williamsport.

• Former Three's Company co-stars Suzanne Somers and Joyce DeWitt reunited yesterday (Thursday) on the new online show Suzanne Somers' Breaking Through, 30 years after having a falling out.

• James Farentino didn't die from heart failure, as rumored. According to TMZ, his death certificate says the actor died from complications related to a broken hip. He was 73.

Keith Urban makes his public return to performing tonight at the Grand Ole Opry's Opry at the Ryman. Like most country stars, he's nostalgic about the legendary venue, but he also says that the Opry was the only show he had to cancel for his vocal surgery. Tonight's show will be the last one at the Ryman for a little while. The stage will be undergoing renovation for a few weeks.

More details are unfolding about Miranda Lambert's appearance on Law and Order:Special Victims Unit. In her TV acting debut, she plays an actress who is being protected from a devious producer. The show airs on February 8th.

JUSTIN MOORE does not like American Idol,  He told us " It has nothing to do with anybody that's on the show.  I just can't stand the show in general.  I just despise reality TV.  Doesn't matter what it is.  I don't like any of them.  I can't even imagine being a KARDASHIAN."

Country music and the Super Bowl go hand in hand. Last night, Darius Rucker played the Super Bowl Village in downtown Indianapolis. Tomorrow night, Carrie Underwood and Steve Tyler's Pepsi Super Bowl Jam performance airs on CMT Crossroads. And sure to tune in right before kickoff, when Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert sing "America the Beautiful."

And plenty of country stars have their opinions about the game itself:

• Chris Young isn't a big follower of either the Giants or the Patriots, but if push comes to shove, he's going with the G-Men. He says, "I just think when the Giants' front four is healthy like that, they can drop everybody else back into coverage."
• Lady Antebellum are pulling for the Giants. Actually, they're pulling for quarterback Eli Manning. Charles Kelley says, "He's come to a couple of shows, and so we are Giants fans on that night."
• Dierks Bentley couldn't care less about who wins -- he's just hoping for a good game. He says, "I just want to see a game that isn't over by halftime. I want to see something that goes to the fourth quarter, maybe deeper."
• Luke Bryan says spending time with his boys take precedence over football these days, but they'll still be getting together with friends to watch the game.

I gotta learn to play the guitar!!!  This is so fun!  I would LOVE to be able to do this!!!