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Singer Trey Songz revved up fans with his 'Chainsaw' part

The R&B singer was an unknown to studio execs when director John Luessenhop told them he wanted to cast Songz as the leading man. The Grammy nominee's popularity helped him get the role, and boosted the horror movie's take during opening weekend.When the director of "Texas Chainsaw 3D" told studio executives at Lionsgate that he wanted to cast R&B singer Trey Songz as his young leading man, they balked.

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02:08 on January 10 2013

Singer Trey Songz revved up fans with his 'Chainsaw' part

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The R&B singer was an unknown to studio execs when director John Luessenhop told them he wanted to cast Songz as the leading man. The Grammy nominee's popularity helped h... more info
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16:06 on January 10 2013

Trey Songz Nearly Lost Movie Role Over Studio Snub

ContactMusic — Trey Songz almost lost out on his first major movie role because studio bosses thought he was an unknown musician.Director John Luessenhop was... more info
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