<i>Queer Eye</i>'s Jai Rodriguez recording solo album (11136)

Jai Rodriguez, the culture maven of Bravo-NBC hit reality series Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, is in the studio recording his debut album. If initial tracks are any indication, the full-length will encompass dance ("Love Is Good"), R&B ("Back to L.A.") and pop ("Shining Star"). And don't fret--Rodriguez can sing. Prior to Queer Eye, he spent time on and off Broadway performing in Rent and Zanna, Don't! respectively. Last March, Arrive at Eleven Productions issued "Love Is Good." The track became something of a favorite in New York, prompting Rodriguez to perform at the Roxy. Then came Queer Eye. Rodriguez says he wants the album to be complete by June. Until then, he'll continue recording, taping episodes of Queer Eye, and shopping for a label deal.