COLBY O'DONIS

Born: March 14, 1989

New York

Colby's parents knew he was going to be a star when he won first place at a talent show singing a Michael Jackson song when he was 3-years-old.

It was at age 10 when he really showed the world what he had to offer when he became the youngest recording artist ever to sign with Motown Records. He did a song for the movie Stuart Little called “Mouse in the House." By age 14, this star was opening shows for major recording artists including Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync.

Since relocating to Los Angeles, the opportunities have been endless for O’Donis. He’s most recently known for his collaborations with multitalented artist Akon and the hot new artist Lady Gaga. He’d be hard to miss because you can catch him on the radio, Internet and TV!

Young Hollywood caught up with O’Donis on the 2008 MTV VMA Red Carpet where he tells us why he loves working with Akon.

Fun Facts:

• O’Donis is known as Akon’s prodigy.
• He was briefly featured on an episode of Nickelodeon’s "Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide."
• When he was young, he would perform at his father’s flea market in Queens every Saturday and Sunday