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From the very beginnings: singing at karaoke nights and dancing at bars, to the amazing successes: singing at the Grammy's and dancing at Madison Square Garden, and all the love in between, this is the love story of two budding celebrities told through the headlines they make. Brittana. All rights go to their respective owners no copyright infringement intended.

26. Chapter 26

August 1, 2013 – BREAKING! Santana Lopez splits from label Tennman Records

Today management for singer-songwriter Santana Lopez, confirmed the rumors that Lopez has in fact spilt from her record label. Rumors of big changes at the label began circulating Sunday when it was announced that long-time producer, and the man who discovered Lopez, Rob Knox was retiring. This meant big changes for the management at Tennman, and sparked rumors of possible issues with the label's currently signed artists.

Lopez first signed with the label on March 5, 2012, and released her first album "Story time" under their management on November 4, 2012. The album as well as Lopez blew up immediately, debuting at number one in twelve different countries, including the U.S. Lopez received praise from several music publications, including Pitchfork, MTV, BET, Rolling Stone, XXL and The Source. Rolling Stone's Jon Dolan has praised her for "bringing back the classic songwriting style everyone loves."

This all begs the question why would Tennman drop such a promising artist. The answer may lie in the management of the label, which includes Jim Font, Justin Timberlake, and recently hired , Jeff Rogers.

Lopez's manager Quinn Fabray released a statement on Lopez's behalf:

"Although Santana is thankful for all that Justin Timberlake and Tennman have done for her, we have decide that it is in her best interest at this time to split from the label. Santana would like to thank Justin Timberlake for always being a supportive and encouraging presence at Tennman."

It is expected that within the coming weeks Lopez and her team will make the announcement regarding her future plans.

August 3, 2013 – BREAKING! Santana Lopez files LGBT discrimination lawsuit against Tennman records

It was announced today, only two days after her decision to split from the label that Santana Lopez is in the process of filing a lawsuit against Tennman records. Lopez is claiming that she was discriminated against based on her sexual orientation. Lopez has accused the label of having intent to drop her form the label based on her sexual orientation.

Lopez's lawyer Blaine Anderson, who specializes in LGBT law, released a statement Saturday afternoon regarding the lawsuit:

"My client feels as though she was unfairly discriminated against based on her sexual orientation. We intend to fight this discrimination. Ms. Lopez is considered a role model in the LGBT community and intends to uphold that image by fighting against this discrimination."

If Lopez's representatives can prove probable cause then it is likely the case will be taken to court in the coming months.