Ellen DeGeneres to launch new record label, signs Lady Gaga prodigy

Look out, Justin Bieber. There's a new pre-pubescent boy looking to flutter the hearts of girls everywhere. And he’s got the backing of Ellen Degeneres.

The daytime darling and “American Idol” judge will announce on her talk show Wednesday that she's launching a new record label called eleveneleven. 

The first act signed isn’t 11, but he’s close enough: 12-year-old YouTube sensation Greyson Michael Chance.

Chance's take on Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi," which he had performed at a church talent show in Edmond, Okla., has been burning up the Internet. So it only makes sense that Degeneres, who knows a thing or two about spotting talent these days, would sign him. 

"When I first met you, I said things are going to change," she told the sixth-grader during an interview airing Wednesday on Ellen. "Now [your YouTube hits] are over 30 million. How are you feeling about it all?"

"It's crazy thinking about 30 million people," Chance said. "It just makes me happy. It really just hasn't sunken in yet ... It's awesome."

Chance will be managed by Guy Oseary and Troy Carter, whose famous clients include Madonna and, fittingly, Lady Gaga.

Wonder if he'll also take his fashion cues from Gaga. Now that would be awesome.

Still haven't seen the boy wonder in action? Check out the video below:

 

--Yvonne Villarreal

Photo: Ellen DeGeneres. Credit: Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

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Comments

[skittles]

omg! a new JB!!! wow
i think this guy is super talented n i love his voice
GREYSON: U WILL ROCK
take care
<3 love ya

[maduceone]

The kid is obviously a prodigy with amazing musical talent. He has a musical future for sure, but his singing will depend on what happens when his voice changes, but he will surely be a hit with the tweens.

[Harajuku]

The kid is clearly more talented than JB. It will be interesting to see what he comes up with.

[everts garay]

I would like to see this......

[spanky]

The boy does have some amount of talent. However it was not that moving of a performance, which makes me think hype! very well planned media event by the "ellen" show. He wont get nowhere with the songs i've heard so far.Is there a grammy award winning writer out there . the kid needs you!

[jan]

Wow, the audience behind him were as emotional as a dead fish while he was performing.

[Deaidre Newby]

I need to know how to contact eleveneleven or Ellen to make a submission. I have already tried her show's website several times.

Can anyone out there help?

[Sean]

I think this kid is going to be the next Elton John. oh yes I do. or Ringo Star even he is headed to high places. All my best to Greyson and his family. You rock kid.

[Crystal Clear]

Justin Bieber has over 200,000,000 views on his youtube video so I doubt he has anything to worry about :D

[Abraham Akol]

hey people and ellen fan my name is abraham im 15 yers old
and people been telling me that i got a singing talent
i aw=lso past some of my videos on youtube for people around the world to see so if you wanna check it out
on youtube just type "jason derulo(in my head)live by Abraham im unsigned

hope you like it
peace...

[Jay Flash]

hi, i'm a 15 year old Un-signed hip-hop artists & i am very determined of making something of my msuic career. I am looking forward to getting signed to your label, i have alot of potential & music is everything to me. you can listen to all my msuic on my facebook page, thanks & have a blesses day ! - Jay Flash.

[Mike Webb]

I would like a chance to perform for the show !?? Just a chance?

[Mike Webb]

I would like someone to just check me out !

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