'American Idol' It Isn't - http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/04/21/national/main612928.shtml
"The organizer of a nationwide talent competition has denied allegations that it misled winners with promises of 'more than $100,000 in contracts' as models, actors or singers." [AP/CBS News] |
Alleged Unethical and Illegal Behavior Practiced by Options Talent Group - http://www.prweb.com/releases/2002/6/prweb41045.php
In Los Angeles, Options Talent employees do not need to show any identification when recruiting child and adult models, posing a potential threat to other employees and the community. [PR Web] |
Council Member Questions Pearlman's Dealings - http://orlando.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2003/02/10/daily52.html
Brief article regarding Orlando city Commissioner Vicki Vargo's concerns about the city's possible partnership with entertainment king Lou Pearlman to revitalize Church Street Station. By Jill Krueger. [Orlando Business Journal] |
Hidden Cameras Expose Talent Agency Scam - http://www.clickondetroit.com/money/1789200/detail.html
"Hidden cameras exposed the conniving side of the catwalk inside Transcontinental Talent's Ferndale office, Ruth Spencer reported." [NBC 4 Detroit] |
High Priced Talent - http://www.caller.com/ccct/kris_tv/article/0,1641,CCCT_995_1773289,00.html
Family was going to pay to list 14-year-old, but changed their mind after consulting the Internet about the company. By Michelle Mauch. Free registration required to view article. [KRIS-TV] |
Hunting for Models - http://www.newtimesbpb.com/issues/2001-09-06/news.html
Investigative report of allegations of bogus model scouting. Interview with former employee, BBB president, general manager. Company president's previous convictions for fraud. [New Times Broward-Palm Beach] |
RipOff Report - http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff46560.htm
Details personal experiences and claims to expose unethical business practices by Emodel, TcTalent, Options Talent and Wilhelmina Scouting Agency. |