Idols runner up signs recording deal

Mark Haze, runner up in Idols season 7, has signed a recording deal with Universal Music Group. iol.co.za reports that the singer commented: “I am extremely honoured and proud to be joining the Universal Music Group family. To be signed by the same label as so many of my heroes is a dream come true. I’m very excited to begin working on my album and getting to work with the team.”