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antiTainment NEWS: He Bangs- Idol Reject Gets Record Deal


03-08-04 Keavin
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American Idol reject William Hung is the latest person from the hit talent show to receive a record contract. Koch Records offered Hung a deal after he made quite a splash with his audition for the show. Soon after the episode aired, several online DJ�s were offering remixed versions of Hung�s �She Bangs� performance. 

Since then Hung has been the toast of the town, appearing and performing on several television shows. 

Koch is rushing Hung�s debut album into stores in hopes of striking while the iron is hot. The CD, tentatively titled "The True Idol," is scheduled to hit stores on April 6th. 

Yes, the album will include Hung�s cover of the Ricky Martin hit �She Bangs�. In fact, Fuse has inked an exclusive deal to air the accompanying video on their cable music network. 

The album is also expected to include covers of Elton John�s �Rocket Man� and another Ricky Martin hit, "Shake Your Bon Bon".  As an incentive to fans to pick up the disc early, the first pressing will include a bonus DVD with behind the scenes footage of the making of the album, a day in life segment with the Engineering student turned Idol as well as interview footage. 
 


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