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“American Idol” Winner Kris Allen Signs Record Deal

Kris Allen, winner of U.S. TV’s top-rated singing contest “American Idol,” has signed a record deal with producer 19 Recordings, and his debut album is expected to be released this coming fall through Jive Records.
“Everyone’s been asking me what it’s going to sound like. It will be very similar to what you heard from me [...]

Jay-Z, Stargate Form Label, Publishing Company

Hip-hop performer and entrepreneur Jay-Z and Norwegian songwriting/production duo Stargate have joined forces under the StarRoc banner, which will encompass a record label and music publishing company under Jay-Z’s Roc Nation venture with Live Nation.
According to the principals, “the focus is to find new talent and develop artists through mutually beneficial global partnerships which include [...]