What's The Deal

Pete Kessler was supposed to be the next big thing. A breakout role in a hit TV show. A viral single that lit up the charts. A face on billboards, playlists, and red carpets. But behind the spotlight was a darker truth—one of exploitation, deception, and betrayal. In What's the Deal, Alander Pulliam delivers a gripping, first-person account of a young artist's rise and unraveling inside the entertainment industry. Pete's manager makes secret deals. His label locks him into contracts that strip away his rights. Studios use his image, but never pay him what he's owed. And when Pete starts asking questions, the system turns on him. This is not a sanitized celebrity memoir. It's a gritty, emotionally charged narrative filled with real scenarios, fictionalized characters, and insider truths. From backstage breakdowns to boardroom battles, from concert chaos to courtroom showdowns, Pete learns the hard way what it means to own your art—and your story. As he rebuilds from the ashes—launching his own label, studying law, and mentoring others—Pete becomes more than a survivor. He becomes a blueprint for creative independence. What's the Deal is a cinematic, unfiltered look at the cost of fame and the power of reclaiming your voice. It's for anyone who's ever been told to "just sign here"—and lived to regret it.