Leighton Meester Nabs Recording Contract!

Her plan worked fabulously!
Gossip Girl‘s Leighton Meester has just penned a deal with Universal Republic Records, PerezHilton.com has exclusively learned!
Looks like leaking tracks online really paid off!
“I’m thrilled to be welcomed into the Universal Republic fold,” said Leighton. “Their reputation for nurturing artists combined with a willingness to break new ground makes it the ultimate environment for me to enjoy making music and explore my own creative boundaries. I look forward to a great working relationship.”
Will Meester’s singing career prove to be as popular as her acting career??
Only time will tell!
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