It’s no secret that Jay-Z is in the middle of some BIG time deals right now. Publishing rights may go to Warner/Chappelle Music, but this time Jigga has signed Roc Nation to Universal Music Group. Universal will handle all business aspects. The deal will allow Roc Nation to be a “standalone label.” The company will have rights to Jay’s up-coming album as well as other Roc Nation artists, such as Rihanna, and J. Cole, but still allow the label to be an independent one. Technically it’s not independent then – correct? Drop down bottom and see what the Cuba visting man had to say about the signing.
(PHOTOS) NBA: LMAO, They Are Creative! Check Out These Signs Fans Made For Dwight Howard’s Return!
Dwight Howard handles his return to Orlando a lot better than I thought! He was booed during intros and throughout the game but still smiled, he talked trash with fans and here we have a bunch of signs made by fans that didn’t phase the big guy. Homemade signs jeering Howard with sentiments that said everything from “Coward” to “Kobe’s Kid” were sprinkled throughout the Amway Center stands. Check them out after the jump, some are pretty entertaining!
Oprah Winfrey Signs With WME !!!
WME has landed Oprah Winfrey. About a month after exiting her longtime agency CAA, WME’s Ari Emanuel has signed the OWN CEO. The news comes a week after Winfrey’s newsmaking interview with disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong, which was watched by 3.2 million viewers over two nights Jan. 17 and 18. The interview, which became the second-most watched OWN program after Winfrey’s exclusive sit-down with Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina, brought copious media attention to Winfrey’s still-nascent channel and might have spurred potential new viewers to find it on their cable systems. Read more below!!
NFL: Plaxico Burress Signs With The Steelers
Congrats Plax! I’m glad someone is giving you another chance! After watching Plaxico Burress work out Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed the veteran wide receiver. GameTimeGirl
Chris Brown Follows In…Keri Hilson’s Footsteps?
Earlier this week, Wilhelmina Modeling Agency welcomed singer Keri Hilson onto their roster, one of which that already includes fellow entertainers like Iggy Azalea, Fergie and more. Now, Chris Brown has followed suit, today announcing his signing with the agency’s artist management division. It seems like Chris is really trying to step it up a notch, adding Akon’s brother Bu Thiam to his management team earlier this year (along with longtime manager Tina Davis), launching a charity foundation and now this. It’s definitely some major growth for Breezy! As part of the new deal, Wilhelmina will “explore and develop fashion and beauty endorsement, editorial, and licensing opportunities” for Chris. Below is his official statement. Congrats! Marisa Mendez
(Photos) 10 Dumb Speak English Signs, SMH
If you are going to ask an American to speak English through a sign, make sure you know how to speak English as well. If you can’t pronounce it , spell it right and have someone proofread it, smh. Hit the jump for signs that try to insult certain Americans by asking them to speak English in this country, but end up looking ridiculous. Steph B
