Greyson Chance Says Ellen DeGeneres Was ‘Insanely Manipulative’ As His Early Mentor

Once touted as Ellen DeGeneres’ musical protégé, Greyson Chance now claims the “insanely manipulative” comedian and former daytime TV host “completely abandoned” him after his initial rush of success. Chance, who grew up in Oklahoma, rose to viral fame in 2010, when a video of him performing Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” at a school talent show hit YouTube. Advertisement That same year, the clip ― which currently has over 71 million views ― helped land him an invite to “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Following the appearance, DeGeneres signed the musician, who was only 12 at the time, to a new record… Read Full Article