» '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

» Alleged Unethical and Illegal Behavior Practiced by Options Talent Group    In Los Angeles, Options Talent employees do not need to show any identification when recruiting child and adult models, posing a potential threat to other employees and the community. [PR Web]    http://www.prweb.com/releases/2002/6/prweb41045.php

» 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

» High Priced Talent    Family was going to pay to list 14-year-old, but changed their mind after consulting the Internet about the company. By Michelle Mauch. Free registration required to view article. [KRIS-TV]    http://www.caller.com/ccct/kris_tv/article/0,1641,CCCT_995_1773289,00.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.newtimesbpb.com/issues/2001-09-06/news.html

» Options Talent Group: An I-Team Investigation    Special report after undercover investigation by I-Team reporter Randy Travis on the modeling scouting company based in Orlando, Florida, called Options Talent, previously known as eModel.com. [Fox 5 Atlanta]    http://fox5atlanta.com/iteam/options.html

» Trans Continental Talent: An I-Team Investigation    Followup report on new name, Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, and protest by former client outside Atlanta office handing out copies of company's unsatisfactory Better Business Bureau record. [Fox 5 Atlanta]    http://www.fox5atlanta.com/iteam/tct.html