Leighton Meester, actriz conhecida por desempenhar o papel de Blair Waldorf na série Gossip Girl, assinou um acordo discográfico com a Universal Republic Records. Leighton tem estado a escrever e a gravar seu álbum em L.A. e após a sua canção Birthday ter saído na net, a Universal Records contratou-a. Monte Lipman, da Universal, disse que a presença e habilidade musical de Leighton são o que a empresa quer. Leighton encontra-se entusiasmada por este voto de confiança da Universal na sua carreira musical.


Leighton Meester has landed a record deal with Universal Republic Records. The actress who plays Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl has been writing and recording her album in LA, and after her song Birthday leaked online, it didn't take long for the star to be snapped up.
President and CEO of Universal Republic Records Monte Lipman, says Meester's "tremendous presence and spirited approach to her musical artistry is a perfect fit with her new Universal Republic home." Leighton sounds very excited about this record deal and the trust Universal has in her music abilities.