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» 'American Idol' It Isn't
   "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]
   http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/04/21/national/main612928.shtml

» Council Member Questions Pearlman's Dealings
   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]
   http://orlando.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2003/02/10/daily52.html

» Hidden Cameras Expose Talent Agency Scam
   "Hidden cameras exposed the conniving side of the catwalk inside Transcontinental Talent's Ferndale office, Ruth Spencer reported." [NBC 4 Detroit]
   http://www.clickondetroit.com/money/1789200/detail.html

» Hunting for Models
   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]
   http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/2001-09-06/news/hustling-for-models/

» RipOff Report
   Details personal experiences and claims to expose unethical business practices by Emodel, TcTalent, Options Talent and Wilhelmina Scouting Agency.
   http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff46560.htm