San Mateo, Calif. - Makena Technologies, creators of the virtual world There.com, said on Wednesday that it has partnered with Hearst Magazines' CosmoGIRL to launch a virtual space for teen girls called The CosmoGIRL Village within There.com. The free There.com site is accessible to users ages 13 and older.

San Mateo, Calif. - Makena Technologies, creators of the There.com virtual social world, announced on Thursday a partnership with Capitol Music Group, to bring music artists into a Capitol-themed virtual nightclub. Fans will be able to chat with band members, watch music videos, and purchase both virtual and real band merchandise from artists including MIMS, Korn, the Beastie Boys and Lily Allen.