Celebrities

9 Squared Adds Snoop Dogg to Celebrity Text Message Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 19, 2007 - 1:32pm.

Denver, Colo. - Mobile media distributor 9 Squared, a unit of U.K.-based Monstermob, on Friday announced the launch of a celebrity text message service featuring hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg. The service will deliver three text messages weekly, and is available to Verizon, Cingular, Sprint, T-Mobile and Alltel subscribers. Other celebrities featured on The In Crowd service include Xzibit, Andy Milonakis and John Salley.  

Buzz Watch: Donald Trump Gets a Star on the Walk of Fame

Authored by Jay Baage on January 16, 2007 - 11:13am.
Donald Trump's star was unveiled Tuesday on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. No doubt that Donald Trump, producer and host of NBC reality show "The Apprentice," is famous. But does the real estate billionaire belong in the company of Hollywood's 2327 biggest film, music and television stars? He certainly thinks so himself. Except for perhaps Paris Hilton, is there anyone who does a better job of promoting himself/herself in the media right now? The whole feud between Trump and Rosie O'Donnell is just another example of how "The Donald" manages to keep himself in the spotlight. Congrats on the star Donald! I'm sure we'll see much more of you in the coming years.

Buck It Like Beckham

Authored by robert on January 16, 2007 - 4:33am.
Michael Buckley's irreverent take on David Beckham's coming to America:

VH1 Debuts Made-for-Mobile Series, "Celebhead"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 5, 2006 - 3:21pm.
New York - Viacom's VH1 Mobile on Tuesday debuted a new made-for-mobile series, "Celebhead." Each episode of the short-form parody will be shot from a different celebrity's point-of-view, with the first episode to focus on Paris Hilton.

Amazon.com to Offer Exclusive Free Content from Range of Celebrities

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 3, 2003 - 8:31am.
Seattle -- Online retail giant Amazon.com on Monday announced its "Holiday A-List," a promotion where a different actor, author, director, musician or media personality will offer exclusive content for free on the site each day through the holiday shopping season. Content will include footage from a new Bruce Springsteen concert DVD; original art created by Michael J. Fox; an exclusive scene from "The Sopranos" from executive producer David Chase; and a preview of R.E.M.'s new single "Bad Day." Other providers will include Jack Black, Bill Cosby, Will Ferrell and Tom Brokaw.