Greyson Chance is the latest YouTube sensation to get himself a record deal. And the kid is just 12 years old! The big-voiced sixth grader, who has attracted nearly 14 million viewers on YouTube with his rendition of Lady Gaga’s ‘Paparazzi’, has reportedly signed a deal with Interscope Records but no confirmation from the label has been made. Some sources are saying that “Interscope [chairman] Jimmy Iovine closed the deal before any other label could even step in and meet the kid.” Congratulations to Greyson if it is true. Did you know that the kid has been taking piano lessons for 3 years but has never taken vocal lessons? Amazing!
Akon, who signed Lady Gaga to his KonLive imprint (along with her being signed by Streamline and Cherry Tree) at Interscope Records, is very thankful that he decided to do so. The singer said ?She’s pretty much retired me. She was definitely a blessing. She came at the right moment. I’m glad I believed in her, boy. That goes to show you, if you believe in something strong enough, it will pay off. I was like ‘Yo, I want to sign that right there. She needs to be under my umbrella. Jimmy was like ‘Yeah, whatever you want. Take her. Let’s get it done.’ And she just blossomed into a super megastar, man.? The smartest decision that Akon?s ever made was to sign the princess of pop ? no questions asked.
Rapper 50 Cent has launched his own tough times stimulus plan for single mothers.
He asked them to enter an essay contest, 50′s Money For Moms, for which three grand prizes of $10,000 each will be awarded.
50 Cent’s record company, Interscope Records, said in a statement: “During the next week, 50 Cent will not only be on television, on the internet, and at a pair of retail stores promoting his new Before I Self Destruct album and film, but he’ll also be playing Santa this holiday season.”
The company explained: “Amidst tough economic times, 50 Cent is implementing his own stimulus package, specifically to help single mothers. For 50′s Money For Moms contest in conjunction with BET, entrants must explain in 200 words or less why she – or a single mother the writer knows – deserves to win one of three grand prizes of $10,000 each from 50 Cent.”
