Kelly Rowland With The New Deal

Kelly Rowland is back in business. Last year she split from her longtime record label, Columbia Records and Matthew Knowles management, and has just signed a new deal with Universal.

Universal Motown head Sylvia Rhone announced today that Kelly Rowland’s their newest talent on the roster and Kel’s still working on her album:

“I think Kelly is an immensely talented, gracious, and beautiful woman, and I am thrilled about the opportunity to work with her on what’s turning out to be an amazing album,” said Ms. Rhone. “For an artist, whose career began as a member of a landmark group like Destiny’s Child, Kelly has truly come into her own and I am deeply inspired by her incredible energy.”

And Kelly couldn’t be happier. She said in her announcement today:

“I could not be happier working with Sylvia Rhone and the entire Universal Motown staff,” stated Ms. Rowland. “They have really embraced me and have set me up to succeed. I decided, after careful thought, to sign with Universal Motown not only because of their track record of success, but also because they truly put their artists first.”

Kelly has also added on a new management team, and in her new contract, she’s allowed full control over her albums and career. Currently, Ms. Kelly is in the studio working on her new single 'Commander,' with producer/singer David Guetta.

Naomi is Going to Court

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has received a subpoena to testify about the blood diamond she allegedly received from former Liberian president Charles Taylor. The request comes from the attorney of Naomi's modeling agent, Carole White. White, along with actress Mia Farrow, is testifying about Naomi's receipt of several uncut diamonds at a dinner party at Nelson Mandela's house in South Africa in 1997.

Charles Taylor is being charged with using the sale of blood diamonds to purchase weapons for revolutionaries involved in a bloody rebellion in Sierra Leone. Naomi has famously refused to comment on the issue, saying that she does not want to get involved.

Naomi is no stranger to controversy, of course. Her history of tantrums and her physical abuse of hired help is almost legendary. This is just another chapter in her crazy life and we can't wait to see what happens next—and what she wears to court.