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*There’s a lot of talent out there that “American Idol” will never see. It’s not commercial talent that can be branded easy. It is raw, uncut, and at times may even offend. There’s an unidentified rapper/singer whose video we found circulating on Facebook tells the truth of where he is in his life with a [...]
*Tamar is getting her career off the ground again and has signed a solo deal record deal. The youngest Braxton sister has branched out to make her own unique mark in the world of music. The reality star made her debut with her self-titled album in 2000 with collaborations from Missy Elliott and Jermaine Dupri, [...]
*Rachel Crow, the 14-year-old who famously went into hysterics when she was voted off of “The X Factor,” has scored a talent deal with Nickelodeon that includes starring in her own musical comedy series pilot. In addition, she has been signed by Sony Music-owned Columbia Records in partnership with her “X Factor” coach Simon Cowell’s [...]
*Santa Cruz garbage man turned “X Factor” third-place finisher Chris Rene, who charmed audience with his original audition song “Young Homie,” has signed a deal with Epic Records, where he’ll work under his “Factor” mentor, Epic boss L.A. Reid. “I’ve dreamt about this moment my whole life,” Rene told Entertainment Weekly. “And now its here. [...]
*Melanie Amaro, the winner of the first season of “The X Factor,” has signed her $5 million record deal with Epic Records, part of a grand prize that also includes a role in a Pepsi commercial set to air during the Super Bowl on Feb. 5. “X Factor” judge Antonio “L.A.” Reid, who is chairman [...]
*Most of us have noticed by now that Taraji P. Henson is the full package. The woman can act, make you laugh, make you cry and she can sing, too. We first heard her skills on street film, “Hustle and Flow,” and now it looks like her vocals will be heard on radio waves pretty [...]
*Word has it that “Jersey Shore” star Pauly D has a 3-album deal on the table at 50 Cent’s G-Unit records. TMZ claims the self-proclaimed guido met with 50 and his people last week in New York to discuss the deal, which reportedly comes with a Pauly D merchandise line and Pauly D-brand headphones. Nothing’s [...]
*Former Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland has signed a solo deal with Universal Motown Records, it was announced today by company president Sylvia Rhone. “I think Kelly is an immensely talented, gracious, and beautiful woman, and I am thrilled about the opportunity to work with her on what’s turning out to be an amazing album,” [...]
*The Web site Ace Showbiz is reporting that Jennifer Lopez has confirmed she is signed to Island Def Jam, with an official announcement to follow in the coming days. The singer and actress, who recently parted ways with her longtime label Epic, reportedly confirmed the deal during junket interviews for her upcoming film “The Back-Up [...]
*Michael Jackson has set another yet another record. His estate is now the recipient of the biggest recording deal in history: a $200 million guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment for as many as 10 projects over the next seven years, according to various reports. If certain conditions are met, the contract could be worth [...]
*Rapper Shyne, who was deported to his native Belize after his release from prison, is now an artist under Def Jam Records after signing a contract delivered personally by the label’s chairman L.A. Reid. Reid flew to the country on Monday (Feb. 22) to oversee the finalization of the deal, which also includes distribution for [...]
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