Meet The Guys of Chicago's Heartless Productions

Meet the first members of Heartless Productions, an independent record label based out of Chicago.
All four of the members attend Columbia College and are majoring in sound engineering.
The guys met at the beginning of their freshman year and decided to not just be a group, but a company as well, to utilize their savvy productions skills.
Heartless ( the founder of the group) and Zadeeg are Illinois natives, while Harrison Maxwell is from Colorado Springs, and Grizzly Atom$ hails from Omaha, Nebraska. Grizzly and Harrison met in their junior year of high school. This is their first single called "Only Got Me" produced by Zay Beats. Listen to their fresh and unique sound.



EXCLUSIVE: "Teen Mom" Star Farrah on Sex Tape: "I'm Happy With Seven Figures"


"Teen Mom" star and TTG friend Farrah Abraham has sold her sex tape for almost $1 million to Vivid Entertainment. Many of her fans think Farrah made a horrible decision to sell the tape because they think she isn't setting a good example for her daughter, Sophia. Abraham wanted to speak with TTG to set the record straight.

Farrah told TheTrueGossip.com, "I'm happy with the seven figure settlement I've reached, with who I feel to be the best adult entertainment company in the industry, Vivid. Vivid can handle the media and press surrounding my sexuality." 

So why did the 21-year-old mother think making a sex tape with porn star James Deen was a good idea? Abraham explains, "I'm pleased with the outcome, and to have the opportunity to be an entrepreneur was also unexpected." The tape is 70 minutes long and titled "Farrah Superstar: Backdoor Teen Mom." You read that right. 

The MTV star knows the buzz from the tape will die down, but she has a plan for the future,"I look forward to completing my masters degree, focusing on being a great mother for my daughter as well as many other culinary business endeavors in my future."

EXCLUSIVE: Farrah Abraham on Sex Tape: Won't Settle for Less Than a Couple Million



TTG friend and "Teen Mom" star Farrah Abraham has been in the news lately for hanging out at Vivid Entertainment and walking hand-in-hand with porn star James Deen. James confirmed the two made a sex tape together, but are not in a relationship. 

I asked Farrah to share her side of the story with TheTrueGossip.com to clear up the rumors about the sex tape. Abraham told me she's disappointed that James decided to run his mouth about her "personal video,"I personally will never have anything to do with James. I'm a great woman, mother and entrepreneur," The MTV reality star explained, "I wanted my own personal video made and photos taken for myself, when I'm older I will have my best year to look back on. I'm happy to see my 21st year be done. I've learned a lot."
It looks like Vivid Entertainment is in on this too, considering Farrah confirmed that a company does have a copy of the video,"My lawyer is taking care of that. I will not be settling for anything less then a couple million." 
Farrah also wanted to point out she was using protection while making the video, "I made sure my partner was tested and clean and contraception was used," Farrah told TheTrueGossip.com, "This [video] is just something I personally needed for me."
"If my ex boyfriend Derek were alive, I would of rather it had been him with me. But sadly I feel I will never have another boyfriend or love, given that others intentions are not in the right place," Abraham said about her ex-boyfriend who passed away in 2008, "But I will always continue living and staying positive."

Keaton Simons: "Beautiful Pain" Video and "Californication" Finale


Singer/songwriter Keaton Simons will be appearing in the season finale of the critically acclaimed Showtime show, Californication, this Sunday April 7th. Californication stars Keaton's good friend David Duchovny, who was recently executive producer on Keaton's "Beautiful Pain" music video. The video (in which Duchovny also makes a cameo) can be seen below.

"Beautiful Pain" is featured on Keaton's forthcoming album by the same name, available April 30th. It was co-produced by Mikal Blue (Colbie Caillat, One Republic) and mastered by Gavin Lurssen of Lurssen Mastering. The album features co-writes with friends and peers Jason Mraz, Jason Reeves, and Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket) amongst others.

Keaton will be performing a free all-ages show this Saturday (April 6th) at Universal City Walk in Los Angeles.


MTV Talks Sudden Death of "Buckwild" Star, Shain Gandee



MTV's "Buckwild" has become a hit show. Sadly, one of the stars was found dead and this isn't an April Fool's joke like some MTV stars tweeted. 
CNN reports, "Shain Gandee, one of the stars of the MTV reality show "Buckwild," has been found dead along with two other people in Kanawha County, West Virginia, authorities said Monday."

MTV sent an official statement to TheTrueGossip.com, “We are shocked and saddened by the terrible news about Shain Gandee, and those involved in this tragic incident. We are waiting for more information but at this time, our main concern is for the Gandee family and their friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. Shain had a magnetic personality, with a passion for life that touched everyone he met and we will miss him dearly."



Kacey Musgraves Performs on NBC's "TODAY"


Mercury Nashville singer/songwriter Kacey Musgraves celebrated the release of her debut album Same Trailer Different Park, with a performance of the single, "Merry Go 'Round," this morning on NBC's TODAY.
The anticipated album by the 24-year old is co-produced by Musgraves, Shane McAnally and Luke Laird. Kacey co-wrote all tracks on the album, which is available now on iTunes.

Check Out Chicago Rapper JayteKz


He knows what he's doing! Check out JayteKz, an awesome rapper from Chicago. Below are the music videos for his tracks "Angels" and "Solo Dolo (Remix)." You can check out his other videos on his YouTube page!




Jaida Dreyer Streams New Single "Half Broke Horses"



Country singer-songwriter and Streamsound Records recording artist Jaida Dreyer is set to release her debut album, I Am Jaida Dreyer, on February 26th. The album will be available on all major digital retailers, including iTunes and Amazon. The single, "Half Broke Horses," is streaming now on Jaida's YouTube.
The breakout release features 10 original songs written or co-written by the singer and is produced by Grammy award-winning record producer Byron Gallimore (Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Sugarland). The album features a special guest appearance by Sugarland’s Kristian Bush on the track, “Boy Who Cried Love,” which she also co-wrote.
“Jaida’s music is so personal and authentic,” said Gallimore. “Not only is Jaida a great performer, but she is also a gifted writer and musician. Her charisma and soul completely shine right through on this album.”
Dreyer added, "I'm overwhelmed by the love and space I've been given to make my art. This record is a collection of different moments in my life. I hope people connect with the songs and recognize moments of their own life in them."
Be sure to check her out!


How Mac Miller's Celebrating The Premiere of New MTV2 Series “Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family"




Mac fans, you'll want to read this:

MTV2 is about to unleash young music superstar Mac Miller on the masses when his new reality series, “Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family,” premieres on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT, following an all-new episode of “Guy Code” at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on MTV2.

To celebrate the premiere, Mac will stage takeovers of both MTV and MTV2’s screens during “Mac Miller’s Most Dope Weekend Takeover.” Kicking off on Thursday, February 21 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on MTV, Mac will serve as guest-host during an all-new episode of Rob Dyrdek’s “Ridiculousness.” The weekend takeover continues on Saturday, February 23 when he returns to MTV to give fans a behind-the-scenes look of his LA mansion and new show during a special airing of “Jackass: The Movie” at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

On Sunday, February 24, MTV2 will go wall-to-wall Most Dope with a full-day line-up of shows featuring the upcoming reality TV star, including “The Dub Magazine Project” at 10:00 a.m. ET/PT, a dedicated episode of “The Week in Jams” at 11:00 ET/PT, “When I Was Seventeen” at 1:00 p.m. ET/PT, and “MTV2’s Guy Code” at 3:00 p.m. ET/PT.

“Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family” is a six-part special series that will chronicle the adventures of the young music superstar while he records his next album Watching Movies with the Sound Off and lives the L.A. life with his four closest friends from back home in Pittsburgh: the business mastermind Quentin, the artistically gifted Jimmy, the fashion entrepreneur Peanut, and former NFL player turned bodyguard Big Dave.

mtvU Unveils its “2013 mtvU Woodie Award” Nominations


MTV’s 24-hour college network, mtvU, today revealed the categories and nominees for the “2013 mtvU Woodie Awards.” 
 The annual musical moment of truth honors the artists who are infiltrating the music landscape, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, MGK, Jack White, fun., Avicii, Kendrick Lamar, Skrillex, Best Coast, Grimes, A$AP Rocky, Frank Ocean, and more are vying for chunks of wood this year. 
Woodie Award voting opens today at Woodies.MTV.com and runs through March 14, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. ET
 The “2013 mtvU Woodie Awards” and Festival are returning to Austin, Texas for a full day of musical performances on Thursday, March 14, 2013 during the SXSW Music Festival. MTV and mtvU will air a half-hour “2013 Woodie Awards” special on Sunday, March 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. mtvU will announce performers at a later date.