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Facebook to shut down virtual gift shop Washington 2010-07-13 03:51:01 (GMT) WiredPRNews.com – Facebook users will soon no longer be able to send virtual flowers and other gifts via the site’s Gift Shop. As reported by AFP, Gift Shop is set to close on August 1 so Facebook can concentrate more on other products. Jared Morgenstern, Facebook’s product manager for games and credits, is quoted in the report as stating of the change in a blog post, “Closing the Gift Shop may disappoint many of the people who have given millions of gifts, but we made the decision after careful thought about where we need to focus our product development efforts.” Morgenstern is further quoted as stating, “We’ll be able to focus more on improving and enhancing products and features that people use every day, such as Photos, News Feed, Inbox, games, comments, the ‘Like’ button and the Wall.” Facebook to continue third party online sales U.S. 2010-07-13 03:45:58 (GMT) WiredPRNews.com – Facebook will reportedly offer items for sale though third parties after closing its Gift Shop. As reported by Newsfactor.com, the social networking site, which recently announced plans for the closing of its virtual store Aug 1, also reached an agreement with MOL Global to improve service for purchasers of online services and applications in Asia. Vaughan Smith, director of business and corporate development at Facebook, is quoted in the report as stating of the change, “We view this agreement as a major opportunity to broaden the availability of a simple, unified currency that can be used in games and applications…Working with MOL means we can offer the benefits of Facebook credits to millions of people in Asia using a payment system that is already widely used and trusted.” Gifts posted prior to the shut down of the service will reportedly continue to be viewed by subscribers. Facebook gives customers access to virtual currency Kuala Lumpur 2010-07-09 04:59:12 (GMT) WiredPRNews.com – Facebook has joined forces with a company in Malaysia to give customers access to virtual currency for the purchase of games, gifts, goods, and services online. As reported by AFP, the social networking site has reached a deal with payment service provider MOL AccessPortal, that will allow customers to purchase Facebook Credits. Vaughan Smith, Facebook’s business and corporate development director, is quoted in the report as stating of the company’s desire to have website developers and owners to provide site content, “We want to make it very easy for people to make lots of money building on top of Facebook… What we want to do is create a virtual currency which makes it very simple and straightforward for our users to buy services when they are using games and services on Facebook.” ‘Glee’ helps lead Emmy nominations
Los Angeles 2010-07-09 05:02:50 (GMT) WiredPRNews.com – Fox television’s musical comedy hit “Glee” is one of the top nominees for this year’s Emmy Awards. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the show, along with “The Pacific,” “Mad Men,” and “Saturday Night Live” garnered several nominations, which were announced on Thursday. “Glee” star Lea Michele is quoted by the AP as stating of her nomination, “I’m in such shock.” Other nominations Sofia Vergara of “Modern Family,” Betty White for her appearance on SNL, Matthew Fox for “Lost,” Former “Tonight Show” host Conan O’Brien for best variety, music or comedy series. Don Mischer, executive producer of the Emmy Awards, is quoted in the report as stating of O’Brien’s nomination following his controversial departure from the show, “Everybody understands what happened…And it was an opportunity for Emmy voters to like give him some support, you know. And he deserved it. The 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are set to air on NBC Aug. 29. Latest ‘Bachelor’ breakup becomes public spat Los Angeles, California, US 2010-07-07 03:39:08 (GMT) WiredPRNews.com – The once engaged couple of the most recent season of the hit television program “The Bachelor” have taken to the media to sound off about their relationship troubles. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi announced their split and have since been sparring in tabloids and other mediums. Irad Eyal, reality TV producer and author of celebrity relationship guide “Sex Degrees of Separation, is quoted by the AP as stating of the former couple, “They really went off the rails… I think it became this game of who could bad mouth each other worse and then see who could come out cleaner. Obviously, it’s a better way to keep your name in the press. If you just fade out quietly like all the other couples from ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘The Bachelorette’ did in the past, you’re left with nothing.” D. Ivan Young, author of relationship guide “Break Up, Don’t Break Down,” is further quoted as stating of public breakups, “Nobody likes airing out their grief in public… When you find people putting behavior like that out there, they are people who are more concerned about the integrity of their brand rather than the content of their character. Those relationships are superficial at best.” Kelsey Grammer, wife to divorce after 13 years
Los Angeles 2010-07-03 23:12:57 (GMT) WiredPRNews.com – Kelsey Grammer and his wife of almost 13 years, Camille Donatacci, are reportedly getting a divorce. As reported by CNN, the Emmy winning actor, most known for his roles on “Cheers” and “Fraiser,” confirmed the news via Twitter. Grammer is quoted in the report as posting on his official Twitter page, “Hello everyone thank you for ur support and Yes it’s TRUE Camille and I are Divorcing I ask U 2 respect our privacy …” Grammer further posted regarding his wife’s filing for divorce, “Things fell apart between us. That is all… She is still the mother of my children and any disparagement of her will only hurt the children. Camille did not want this but has made a very difficult decision and I respect her for it.” Microsoft discontinues KIN line San Francisco 2010-07-02 04:09:44 (GMT) WiredPRNews.com – Microsoft recently announced that it would be discontinuing its KIN line of phones, which were launched just weeks ago. As reported by AFP, the social network phone will reportedly be discontinued so that more focus may be put into attracting a younger audience heavily interested in social networking online. Microsoft is quoted by the AP as stating of the move, “Microsoft has made the decision to focus on the Windows Phone 7 launch and will not ship Kin in Europe this fall as planned… Additionally, we are integrating our Kin team with the Windows Phone 7 team, incorporating valuable ideas and technologies from Kin into future Windows Phone releases.” Analyst Matt Rosoff with Directions On Microsoft, is further quoted as stating of the news, “I am surprised the product ever saw the light of day… I am not surprised they killed it.” What if humans were caught in the oil spill?
New York, New York 2010-07-01 15:19:01 (GMT) WiredPRNews.com - A new video online called Dear BP Global, What If They Were Us?, we see a woman (played by Yukiko Miyawaki) on her knees and throwing up oil at a beach. Later, we see this woman reaching out to get help from assumingly a BP executive (played by Steven Ramirez), but this executive doesn’t want to have anything to do with her. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1vgziGe-4E The video was created by photographer/author Gene Geter and friend Steven Ramirez. AP Photographer Charles Riedel’s horrific seabirds photos inspired them. Biography: Gene Geter is a photographer, author and former entertainment columnist who has been published in Barnes & Noble, Rolling Stone, New York Post and other print & online publications around the world. He has interviewed Prince, Alicia Keys, Jessica Alba, Robin Thicke, Ludacris, Kristin Kreuk, Brandy, Aaliyah, Usher, Lil’ Kim, Amel Larrieux, Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, Snoop Dogg, Jada Pinkett Smith and many other stars. He also worked with Bianca Golden (America’s Next Top Model), singer Vivian Green, model Nicole Ricca, model Datari Turner, actress Lisaraye, model/actress Stacie J (The Apprentice), model Shanaz and actress Ryeo-won Jeong. Geter continues to express his creativity by producing short promotional videos of models, artists, dancers and actors on websites like YouTube, Facebook, Myspace, Break and others. The videos are diverse containing abstract sexiness, indie music videos, love themes, dream sequences, video modeling portfolios, live performances and many other visual pleasures. Facebook to launch permission app New York 2010-07-01 14:49:44 (GMT) WiredPRNews.com – Facebook is introducing a new application pertaining to users granting permission for third party applications or websites accessing their information. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the application will require outside applications and websites to identify what user information will be shared for use of certain apps or services. As noted by the AP, the new policy will require users to grant permission for access or disallow it completely, even if there are only certain aspects of a profile they wish to grant permission for gaining access to. As further noted in the report, the move comes after the largest online social network in the world received criticism about issues with its privacy settings, and subsequently announced plans to improve them. Larry King show to end after 25 years
New York 2010-06-30 15:47:26 (GMT) WiredPRNews.com – CNN television host Larry King recently announced his show will end after 25 years. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), King stated he would retire from the program after more than two decades on the air, and occasionally work on specials for the network. King, who has earned a Guinness Book of World Records distinction for hosting the longest running program with the same time slot and on the same network as it began, is quoted by the AP as stating of his plans in a Twitter message, “It’s time to hang up my nightly suspenders.” CNN U.S. President Jon Klein is quoted in the report as stating of King, “He lured so many people to this new frontier of cable back before anybody understood what it was all about.” Jennifer Hudson opens up about family tragedy
Chicago 2010-06-29 16:09:29 (GMT) WiredPRNews.com – Oscar winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson recently opened up about the tragic loss of her mother, brother, and nephew in a VH1 documentary. As reported by People.com, the star spoke about the 2008 murders of her family members on “Behind the Music: Jennifer Hudson,” which aired Monday night. Hudson is quoted in the report as stating of the tragic loss, “It’s all a blur, it was surreal… It was like I was outside of myself.” Hudson further stated of the song she sang during the 2009 Grammy awards, “You Pulled Me Through,” I was definitely thinking of my family when I was singing that song… I could hear my brother in my head, like, ‘Jennifer, you need to kill this, you need to get up and do it.’ I knew he would be disappointed if I didn’t do it justice.” The star, who is engaged to David Otunga, further noted that her son, who is now 11 months old, has helped her heal and remember her family. Lance Armstrong tweets about final Tour
Los Angeles 2010-06-29 16:04:12 (GMT) WiredPRNews.com – Cyclist and Tour de France winner, Lance Armstrong, recently tweeted about making this year’s Tour his last. As reported by AFP, Armstrong, who is set to begin the competition for what could be his eighth title in the professional bicycle race, stated via Twitter on Monday that the event would be his final Tour. Armstrong, who is competing with team RadioShack this year, is quoted in the report as stating on his Twitter page, “And yes, this will be final Tour de France. It’s been a great ride. Looking forward to three great weeks.” The cyclist is further quoted as re-tweeting after finding mistakes in the post, “Doh, sorry, meant “my” final Tour.” “Google Me” Confirmed to be Google’s Next Social Network Attempt July 29th, 2010 – Winter Garden, FL – (WiredPRNews) For months rumors of Google’s work on a new social network have circulated online. Earlier today former Facebook CTO and Quora cofounder, Adam D’Angelo, confirmed suspicions by spilling his knowledge on Quora. Adam reported: “Here is what I’ve pieced together from some reliable sources: • This is not a rumor. This is a real project. There are a large number of people working on it. I am completely confident about this. • They realized that Buzz wasn’t enough and that they need to build out a full, first-class social network. They are modeling it off of Facebook. • Unlike previous attempts (before Buzz at least), this is a high-priority project within Google. • They had assumed that Facebook’s growth would slow as it grew, and that Facebook wouldn’t be able to have too much leverage over them, but then it just didn’t stop, and now they are really scared.” Other industry icons, like Digg founder Kevin Rose, have also hinted at Google’s improved social network initiatives. Last weekend in a tweet that has since been deleted from his profile, Kevin wrote that he heard a “huge rumor” from a “very credible source” about a soon to be unveiled Facebook competitor from Google. Speculations about Google Me are that the application will be launched sometime before 2011 in attempt not to be left in the dust by Facebook. Some think that the site will be a blend of Google’s current social network projects Buzz and Orkut. Yet others believe that a site built to truly compete with Facebook would need to be modeled after it, containing a similar interface with news feeds and personal profiles along with a developer platform and core applications. Past Google efforts in creating social networking sites have not been the massive success stories one would expect from the industry giant. With the race to grow the biggest and best social network already well underway, Google will need to pull out some big tricks early on in the launch of Google Me to regain lost ground and divert current Facebook users attention. Actress announces retirement at 24
Los Angeles 2010-06-21 20:07:49 (GMT)– Actress Amanda Bynes recently announced her retirement from acting via Twitter. As reported by Access Hollywood, the 24 year-old star, who’s had television roles on the WB and Nickelodeon networks as well as appeared in films such as “Hairspray” and “What a Girl Wants,” tweeted that despite her relatively young age, her heart is no longer in the profession. Bynes is quoted in the report as stating on her Twitter account, “Being an actress isn’t as fun as it may seem… If I don’t love something anymore I stop doing it. I don’t love acting anymore so I’ve stopped doing it.” The actress further tweeted, “I know 24 is a young age to retire but you heard it here first…I’ve #retired.” As noted in the report, Bynes is set to appear in the new film, “Easy A,” due out in September. Frankel may not make “Housewives” return
New York 2010-06-21 04:27:20 (GMT)– “Real Housewives of New York” star Bethenny Frankel recently suggested the past season of the hit Bravo reality show may be her last. As reported by Access Hollywood, Frankel, who has a hit spinoff on the same network called, “Bethenny Getting Married?” recently spoke to people magazine about the series and the success of her new show. Frankel is quoted by Access Hollywood as stating of “Housewives” New York, “I don’t see myself going back to ‘The Real Housewives [of New York City]’ the way that the cast is now.” The new mother is further quoted as stating of her fans, “I just am so happy. I really have the best fans. They’re so interactive and they root for me… I could cry. I have the best fans. It’s all about the relationship with the fans.” Jackie Chan calls latest role a pleasant change
Beijing –2010-06-18 04:21:20 (GMT) Actor Jackie Chan recently spoke of his latest role in “The Karate Kid” opposite, Jaden Smith, son of Will Smith, regarding it as a welcome change from his usual action-comedy roles. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Chan, who plays Mr. Han, in the updated version of the popular 1980s film, spoke to reporters in Beijing about the role. Chan, whose other film credits include the “Rush Hour” series, is quoted by the AP as stating, “I’m very happy to take on a different role. It’s not just a comedy, but a serious role.” Will Smith, who along with his wife Jada, served as executive producer of the film, is further quoted in the report as stating of its success, “I’m very excited about how well the movie did in the U.S. and I hope the rest of the world will have the same reaction.” Shawn Johnson testifies in alleged stalker trial
Los Angeles 2010-06-15 04:24:50 (GMT)– Gold medal winning Olympic gymnast and “Dancing with the Stars” alum Shawn Johnson testified in the trial of a man accused of stalking her on Thursday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Johnson spent over 20 minutes on the witness stand testifying about her fear of alleged stalker Robert O’Ryan, 36, who pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to charges stemming from his purported studio lot break in the meet Johnson, then 17. Johnson is quoted by the AP as stating on the witness stand, “I didn’t know him… He was a stranger to me. To see somebody had that much kind of obsession, it made me really scared.” If convicted of the felony charges against him, O’Ryan could face up to a four year prison sentence, as well as possible jail time for two misdemeanors. BP has failed transparency test Anderson Cooper
New York 2010-06-16 17:00:28 (GMT)– CNN anchor Anderson Cooper had harsh words for BP during his nightly program. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Cooper stated on his show Tuesday that BP had yet to make representatives for the company available for discussing the Gulf oil spill on his program. Cooper also suggested the previous night that BP has failed to show transparency and subject its officials to tough questions. Cooper is quoted by the AP as stating on air, “I don’t yell at people… I’m not trying to embarrass anybody. I think they just need to be held accountable for the public statements. I think they’ll get a lot tougher questions Thursday on Capitol Hill than they would on my program, but it’s their right to pick and choose.” As noted in the report, BP’s Chief Operating Officer, Doug Suttles, granted an interview to another CNN John Roberts last week. Gary Coleman’s ex-wife files to be estate administrator Salt Lake City 2010-06-15 04:39:06 (GMT) – The ex-wife of Gary Coleman is reportedly seeking control over his estate. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Shannon Price, who became divorced from the former child star in 2008, filed in court Thursday to be made special administrator, citing she is still Coleman’s common law wife. Coleman, who is best known for his role in the 1970s-1980s sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes,” died of a brain hemorrhage on May 28, after a fall two days prior. Dion Mial, who was a friend and former manager of the actor, was named executor of his estate in Coleman’s last-known will. Mial’s attorney, Kent Alderman, is quoted by the AP as stating of the filing, “There is a hearing scheduled for next Monday, but because of the factual intensity of the allegations, I would think you’re going to have to have a full trial and have witnesses testify.” Gucci to debut line for children
Florence, Italy 2010-06-14 03:57:21 – Italian fashion label Gucci is set to debut its new luxury line for children under the age of ten. As reported by The 33 News, the Gucci Children’s Wear collection, will cater to children under two and ages two through eight, and debut June 24 in Italy. As noted in the report, individuals will be able to purchase the clothing, which will include 2011 Spring and Summer wear, at 40 Gucci retail stores across the globe. The clothing will reportedly feature a golden teddy bear emblem above the Gucci signature. The House of Gucci was founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci in Florence, Italy. The company has 278 stores it directly operates across the globe, and is the top selling Italian brand worldwide. S. Korea president opens Twitter account
Seoul 2010-06-09 03:44:46 (GMT) – South Korea president Lee Myung-Bak has recently joined Twitter. As reported by AFP, the president’s office set up the Twitter account following a setback in the polls; however, the office did not correlate the move with the issue. Previous plans to use the social networking site had reportedly been delayed due to privacy protection concerns; however, the president’s office is stated to have implemented measures to ward off online attacks. As noted in the report, the feed #BluehouseKorea, launched on Monday, has garnered over 3,000 followers. Some have linked the use of Twitter to a higher than expected turnout of young voters, and support for the opposition. As further noted by AFP, a spokesperson for the president reportedly stated the use of Twitter is expected to assist in improving communication with users online. ‘Hills’ star files for legal separation from co-star husband
Los Angeles 2010-06-09 15:59:56 (GMT) – Reality television star Heidi Montag has filed for legal separation from her husband and co-star on “The Hills,” Spencer Pratt. As reported by Access Hollywood, Montag filed legal papers for the separation in a Los Angeles court, on the basis of irreconcilable differences. As noted in the report, Montag and Pratt appeared to discuss one another via Twitter last week, with Pratt tweeting, “I can’t believe Heidi hacked into my Twitter and made you think I like the Shannon Twins. Those bad influences are Heidi’s friends, not mine.” A rep for Montag is quoted in the report as previously stating following early reports that the couple had split, “Heidi appreciates all the support and concern, we hope everyone will respect their privacy during this difficult time.” Oprah searches for “Next TV Star”
New York 2010-06-08 02:43:10 (GMT) – Oprah Winfrey is giving an aspiring television star their big break on her new network. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Winfrey and reality TV producer Mark Burnett are collaborating on a project, “Your Own Show: Oprah’s Search for the Next TV Star,” which will give undiscovered talent the opportunity to host their own talk show. Burnett, who is credited with shows such as “Survivor,” is quoted by the AP as stating of the project, “The landscape and acceptance of ordinary people on television is widely accepted … Much in the way ‘American Idol’ finds unknown people (to be recording stars) there’s no reason we can’t find someone who deserves their own show.” Oprah is set to end her 25-year run as talk show host in 2011. More information about the casting for the new project may be found on Oprah.com. Twitter helps Chavez stay connected to citizens
The Venezuelan President says social media has helped maintain awareness of citizen opinions. Caracas 2010-06-07 20:49:36 (GMT)- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has reportedly accredited Twitter with helping him stay connected with citizens. As reported by Reuters, Chavez is said to have suggested the social media outlet has been a means of hearing requests, complaints, and other views of his followers. Chavez is quoted by Reuters as stating in a recent meeting, “This telephone is close to melting. Now I am aware of many things going on here.” Chavez’s Twitter following has reportedly reached over 450,000. Andrea Hoare, digital trends professor at the Central University of Venezuela, is quoted in the report as stating of Chavez’s social media use, “Chavez turned himself into a user of the power of digital platforms, which I think is an interesting political movement… Rather than fight them, he joined.” Yahoo site changes echo Facebook
San Francisco, CA2010-06-07 20:22:55 (GMT) – Yahoo is introducing changes to its site that will include social media updates. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the site’s changes will give users the option of having personal Facebook updates imported via a news feed on the site. As noted in the report, users can turn on the link for Facebook access, which the company proposes may lead more users to hang around while on the website for longer periods. Yahoo has a purported audience of 600 million users across the globe; however the amount of time spent by users on the site has decreased on average over the last few years. The changes are anticipated to help boost revenue from increased online advertising opportunities. The company also reportedly plans to provide users with access to Twitter updates at a later date as well. Facebook app helps honor fallen soldiers 2010-06-01 14:29:16 (GMT)- A new application has been created to help Facebook users pay tribute to fallen soldiers. As reported by MSNBC, a Facebook app set to go live Memorial Day is part of a campaign to help honor American soldiers who have lost their lives in service. Government and U.S. military pages are reportedly promoting the National Moment of Remembrance Facebook application, including those of the White House, Air Force, Army, Navy, and President Barack Obama. Facebook representative Alex Kirschner is quoted in the report as stating of the app, “The hope is to get as many Facebook users as possible to update their status with a message that honors a soldier and the war in which they fell as a casualty…Users can push a button to pay tribute to a soldier selected randomly from a database provided by the White House, or if they’d rather honor a loved one, they can insert specific information (name, war involved in, etc.) to create their status.” Pakistan Facebook ban removed 2010-06-01 14:29:01 (GMT) - A Facebook page considered offensive to Muslims has been removed from the site. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), a ban on the use of Facebook has been lifted in response to the page removal. The page angered many because it asked users to post depictions of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad, which is considered blasphemous by Muslims. Najibullah Malik, secretary of Pakistan’s information technology ministry, is quoted by the AP as stating of the recent event, “In response to our protest, Facebook has tendered their apology and informed us that all the sacrilegious material has been removed from the URL.” As noted in the report, access to YouTube was also blocked by the Pakistani government as well amid protests; however, it was restored last week. Former president promotes renewable energy in Dallas
Dallas, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) 2010-05-28 13:51:37 (GMT)– Former President George W. Bush recently promoted the use of renewable energy at a convention in Dallas. As reported by the Dallas Morning News, Bush gave a speech at the Windpower 2010 Convention held Thursday at the Dallas Convention Center. Bush is quoted in the report as stating of the use of tax incentives for businesses for investing in renewable energy technology, “If you’re interested in developing industry, keep your taxes low.” Bush is further quoted as stating of Texas’ efforts in promoting wind energy production, including the passage of legislation in 1999, “There’s a big difference in the talkers and the doers…Here in Texas, we’re the doers.” Texas has reportedly produced 9,000 megawatts of wind energy over the course of the last decade.
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