Haley mentioned in story about "Shakeups at 'Idol' parent company"

[Miguel]

Thought this was odd.

HOLLYWOOD, May 19 (UPI) -- "American Idol" parent group, CKx, has ousted chief operating officer Kraig Fox and brought in Miley Cyrus' former manager, The Hollywood Reporter said.

Fox, who was with the company as head of music since 2005, left the company earlier in May, an unidentified source told THR. The departure came after an announcement from new president Marc Graboff, who took the helm in January.

Fox played a key role in "American Idol" summer tour sponsorships and was active in the careers of some of the reality show's finalists, including Haley Reinhart, the entertainment industry publication said.

Cyrus' former manager, Jason Morey -- the two split in February -- has been brought in to CKx to handle some of Fox's former duties, THR reported.
http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV...z1vLTsWZg6

The original story says:

Fox Entertainment president Kevin Reilly hinted at changes coming to American Idol, and they might be starting at the show’s parent company, CKx.

According to sources, New York-based chief operating officer Kraig Fox is out. With the company since 2005, he was considered CKx’s head of music and played a key role in deals involving Idol partnerships (like title sponsors for the annual summer tour) and management.

According to an insider, Fox made a swift exit two weeks ago after an announcement came from new president Marc Graboff, the former head of West Coast business operations for NBC Universal Television Entertainment, who only arrived at the company in January.

Although Fox, who was promoted in September 2010 from chief corporate development officer and executive vp, was not involved in the day-to-day operations of 19 and its Idol properties, he was active in the careers of select Idol finalists, like season 10’s Haley Reinhart. Other alums that 19 currently manages include Lee DeWyze, James Durbin, Stefano Langone, Pia Toscano and Casey Abrams.

All optioned season 10 Idols are currently co-managed by Red Light Entertainment (winner Scotty McCreery and runner-up Lauren Alaina are represented by Simon Fuller's XIX Entertainment, along with season 7's David Cook and season 4's Carrie Underwood), which handles the likes of Tim McGraw, Dave Matthews Band and Phish, among others, but another source tells THR that partnership will not continue for season 11's grads or beyond. Rather Jason Morey, former manager of Miley Cyrus (the two split in February), has been brought in-house to 19-CKx work on the music side.

Reps for CKx and Red Light were unreachable.

^^ Guess she's the only alum currently being managed by 19 that has a career worth mentioning (thus far)

[buzzenator]

I smell a conspiracy theory...maybe he was a little too involved in Haley's career?

[gillyking]

So I don't want to sound dumb, but I am confused as to what all this means.. One of your seasoned vets want to throw a brick at my head to wake me up and explain the significance? Meaning basically how it could help or hurt our gal?

[Miguel]

The story said he was active in Haley's career but we haven't really heard of him before. But there is this:

"We are thrilled to bring together some of the biggest entertainers, sports figures and celebrities in the world to salute Muhammad on this monumental evening. Again, the People's Champion is raising his fists high to support and bring awareness to these important organizations,” said Kraig Fox, Chief Operating Officer of CKX, Inc.

So he might have had a hand in Haley singing with Slash and Myles Kennedy though Haley lore credits Mrs. Slash and/or Sheryl Crow.

[midnightblues]

So I don't want to sound dumb, but I am confused as to what all this means.. One of your seasoned vets want to throw a brick at my head to wake me up and explain the significance? Meaning basically how it could help or hurt our gal?

OUch!! there are better ways to receive a wake up call