Outrageous Clothing Label Sparks Sexism Outcry

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:30:09 +0000

Emma Barnett was shocked when she read the care label on her boyfriend’s pants. “Machine wash warm. Inside out with like colors. Use only non-chlorine bleach. Tumble dry medium …,” read the tag’s typical instructions. But then there was a kicker: “Or give it to your woman. It’s her job.” So Barnett, who is a [...]

'American Idol' Champ Lee DeWyze Dropped by His Record Label

Shauna Wright — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:00:23 +0000

If 10 seasons of ‘American Idol’ have taught us anything, it’s that viewers who vote for the winner cannot necessarily be counted on to buy that person’s albums later on. In other words, for every Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, there’s at least one Taylor Hicks.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the latest victim of such fickle behavior is season nine winner Lee DeWyze, who’s been dropped by his label, RCA. DeWyze’s debut, ‘Live It Up,’ has sold only 168,000 copies since its release almost a year ago, a few months after he won the Fox competition.

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Outrageous Clothing Label Sparks Sexism Outcry

'American Idol' Champ Lee DeWyze Dropped by His Record Label