TMC
02-03-2015, 01:52 AM
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/american-idol-winner-files-bold-767088
The Season 11 American Idol champ has filed a petition with the California Labor Commissioner claiming that Idol producer 19 Entertainment “manipulated” him into accepting jobs. His attorney calls the Idol contract ""oppressive, fatally conflicted.” Phillips, who says he’s been forced to perform for free and wasn’t made aware of his last album’s title until the last minute, says he wants to make his own choices about his career.
The Season 11 American Idol champ has filed a petition with the California Labor Commissioner claiming that Idol producer 19 Entertainment “manipulated” him into accepting jobs. His attorney calls the Idol contract ""oppressive, fatally conflicted.” Phillips, who says he’s been forced to perform for free and wasn’t made aware of his last album’s title until the last minute, says he wants to make his own choices about his career.