- Insert irony here: Beyoncé's deal with Pepsi sparked criticism about her civic responsibility to the African-American community. Funny...don't recall similar arguments being made when Britney Spears, Madonna and Faith Hill signed their contracts. [HP]
- L.A. Reid announced he won't return to X Factor next season, shifting his focus to his full-time gig at Sony Music. [HR]
- Ashanti landed a role on the show Army Wives and plans to release new music in 2013. [EM]
- Def Jam confirmed their $2 million deal with rapper Trinidad James, leaving industry insiders -- and a few casual bystanders -- scratching their heads. [CMPLX]
- Independent artist and producer Gwen Bunn is part of an industry shift where women are taking the reins in their careers. SoulBounce approves this message. [PM]
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