Making The Band 2 is a great show to watch. But what about their record deal. Are we watching a live fucking? Show fans are buzzing about the group's recording contract after last week's episode revealed Da Band conferencing with their manager over an apparent three percentage points they'd receive on every dollar their record makes. To put those numbers in perspective, even if they sold 1 million CDs at about $17.99, they'll go home with less than $100,000 each after splitting the money six ways and less than $50,000 if they only go gold. And that's before the group has to "recoup" (repay) costs such as the recording budget, the advance, half of the price of the videos, and half of all of the independent promotions.
Da Band will make their debut performance live in front of a nationally-televised audience at MTV's annual "Red Carpet" pre-Video Music Awards show next week (August 28) at Radio City Music Hall. No word as to what song they'll be performing at the event, but a precedent will be set from Da Band's make-or-break showcase - and there's no editing in live television.
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