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Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart Play Anatomy, Kelly Serenades Edward Cullen, and The Beatles Hit Rock Band!

Molly — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:13:51 -0700

This morning we got a look at the lead story in today's PopSugar Rush - Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart's nude-romp girlfriend speaks about how they were just having fun. Now, in the full edition, find out what fans had to say about the video, as well as when we'll get to see Rihanna, Jay-Z, and Kanye's new video. Plus, a peek at The Beatles on Rock Band and Kelly Clarkson serenading Robert Pattinson. Watch the full episode now!

Celebrity Gadget Endorsements: Top 10

GeekSugar — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:00:53 -0700

Despite studies that say consumers aren't swayed by celebrity endorsements, celebrity-driven gadget ad campaigns are at an all time high.

Whether celebrity gadget sightings are unintentional (take for instance Alicia Keys playing with her Samsung Camcorder at a Knicks game, or Lauren Conrad taking her BlackBerry with her everywhere), others are very intentional and well paid for. The reemergence of HP's The Computer is Personal Again staring Serena Williams got me thinking about the top celebrity gadget endorsements of the last couple of years and why companies continue to use famous names and faces to rep their products.

I've picked a selection of 10 campaigns that made me stop, rewind and pay attention, even if I didn't end up buying any of the items. (How cute was Little Miss Sunshine star Abigail Breslin - seen at right - in her HP printer commercial where she talks about moments in her life captured with pictures?!) Scroll through the widget below to see my picks.

To check out the actual ads, read more

Maria Sharapova for Canon
I knew who Sharapova was before the Canon ads, but the clever smiley-faced tennis ball gimmick was the first thing she did that got my attention.

Shakira for Panasonic
Her hips don't lie, so she must not either, right? Shakira's Panasonic ads are as beautiful and mesmerizing as she is. The company gets bonus points for letting Shakira show off her dance moves and music and not just their cameras.

David Beckham for Motorola
We give David Beckham a hard time for his questionable gadget accessory style, but his ads for the RAZR2 and MotoRAZR are all chic. Becks just does print ads in the US for Motorola, but this behind the scenes of him on a European Motorola set is worth sharing.

Vera Wang for HP
Designer Vera Wang was the first woman to take part in HP's The Computer Is Personal Again campaign and her ad is whimsical and romantic as her designs.

Jay-Z for HP
Hip hop mogul and entrepreneur Jay-Z exudes cool so it was no surprise HP picked him as well for the The Computer Is Personal Again campaign. I love that the ad shows his resume. Like he needs one.

Shakira image courtesy of Shakira Gallery.

Daily Tech: Jay-Z to Make Sweet Music With Apple?

GeekSugar — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:35:17 -0800

Rumor has it that Jay-Z is launching a record label with Apple. This rumor calls for a WTF. - The Boy Genius Report
Belkin's waterproof mouse is put to the test with oatmeal, chili, pudding, Red Bull, and Cheetos. Is it lunch yet? - Gearlog
A California man drove into a commuter train after following directions from his GPS system - CrunchGear
Intel breaks up with One Laptop Per Child after citing disagreements with the organization. - Wired
Kitchen Mogu Mogu, a Singapore-based, Japanese fast-food restaurant offers automated ordering. - Crave
Model writes her entire memoir by using Apple Store computers. - Switched

Do You and Your Honey Rock the Same Tech?

GeekSugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:44:09 -0700

There's a line in the new Jay-Z song "Venus Vs. Mars" that says "Hove's a BlackBerry Bold, shorty is a Sidekick . . ." which got me thinking about couples that differ when it comes to tech love. There's no geek law that says you have to rock the same devices as your partner, but I've noticed most of my friends and their significant others share a common tech alliance (maybe it has something to do with the good old carrier family plan). Do you and your sweetie use the same type of computer or phone?

10 Sites That Will Instantly Lift Your Mood

GeekSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:47:29 -0700

Annie and Jay-Z were right: it's a hard-knock life. Sure, there are amazing days that make you smile and affirm how fantastic it is to be alive, but some days you can't help but get bogged down in the day-to-day grind and have to fight to be positive. There's work to be done, to-do items to be checked, bills to pay and people who won't stop pestering you to do things for them. Next time you are sitting at your computer having a "how did I get here?" moment skip sharing your frustration on Twitter or your blog and check out a guaranteed mood lifter website. Remember, we're all in this together.

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Geeky Secrets About Michael Phelps

GeekSugar — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:00:50 -0700

With the 2008 Summer Olympics coming to a close in Beijing yesterday, all eyes were certainly on Olympic gold medal winner (eight times over) Michael Phelps. So we already know that Phelps had a fancy schmancy Speedo suit that made him super slippery and buoyant during races, but what about his tech habits? In this week's issue of People, some tech tidbits about Phelps were revealed! Here are some of my faves:

He just taught his mom Debbie how to text message so she can text him from the stands at the games. Although he admits she's still pretty slow and makes lots of spelling mistakes!
His iPod has some techno and country music on it, but it's mainly filled with rap. Some of his favorite artists include Jay-z, Eminem, OutKast, and Lil' Wayne.
The song he played on his iPod before races during the Olympics was Lil' Wayne's "I'm Me."
To help him relax between meets, Phelps would get geeky and play cards (mainly poker) with teammates.

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Geeks We Love: Boy Genius of The Boy Genius Report

GeekSugar — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:45:17 -0800

Day two of our Geeks We Love Valentine's series showcases someone who is certainly no stranger in the tech world (OK, well maybe he is somewhat of a stranger). You see, he is so "in the know" when it comes to industry info related to all things tech, that he runs a website under an assumed identity, Boy Genius. Boy Genius created The Boy Genius Report after becoming a crowd favorite within the circles of online mobile communities. His website is like a secret society for geeks. . . full of exclusives, tid-bits and "swirling new rumors." He was first to catch a glimpse of the Valentine's Day promo poster from AT&T, was first on the scene to reveal the BlackBerry 8xxx from RIM, and on December 25, his "music industry spy," Just Blaze (shown below), found out that Apple would be announcing a new laptop at MacWorld. Although we're wracking our brains trying to figure out who this person is, you can't help but love a person who is just - that good! Keep reading to find out more about this mystery man!

GS: I'd love to know how The Boy Genius Report all got started:
BG: It was something I did for fun. I had some great contacts who would send me devices and phones long before anyone had even heard of them, and as soon as I saw people's reactions, I knew I had to start sharing this. Engadget gave me a great avenue and it got so popular that I had to start something that I had complete control over.

GS: Of all the gadget/tech blogs I read on a daily basis, The Boy Genius Report seems to have the most "insider info" than anyone else (especially when it comes to cell phones). What is your secret and where do you get all your insider tips from?!
BG: A lot of our sources are close friends of ours who trust us with the information they give us, and that goes a long way when you're in something for the long term and are all about building relationships. Everyone is passionate about what we're doing, and hey, what's better than dropping some serious scoops?! You always got to keep corporate on their toes!

To read the rest of the interview, and to see what luxury gadgets the BG owns (drool at your own risk), read more

GS: I get the impression that there are a bajillion cell phones lying around the BG Headquarters. How many phones do you have and what are your ultimate favorites?
BG: Way too many to count, honestly. Probably over two hundred phones and devices. Ultimate favorites would be the Motorola Vader v8160, iPhone, and BlackBerry (all of them).

GS: You seem to get some serious blinged-out gadgets sent to you. What are some luxury gadgets you own, and what ones are on your wish list?
BG: Lets see. . . a solid white gold BlackBerry 8700g, an iPhone with white diamonds around the bezel, a Siemens SK65 with white gold back cover, and a Vertu Constellation. If I had to pick something, it would have to be Just Blaze's diamond PS3 controller, except I want an Xbox 360 one. That would be crazy! White diamonds, white gold, and blue sapphires!

GS: What would you say was your biggest story of all time? Rumored and/or true?
BG: There's way too many! We could throw in the Jay-Z + Apple record label scoop, the BlackBerry Curve, the BlackBerry 9000, basically every Motorola phone for the past year, a whole number of HTC devices, etc.

MTV And HP Host PC Design Competition

GeekSugar — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 03:06:16 -0700

If you're sick and tired of boring computer designs now is the time to get out your art supplies and seek inspiration. HP and MTV are hosting a global “Take Action. Make Art" design competition and challenging people around the world to create graphics for a special edition HP notebook PC. read more

Contest entrants are being asked to submit ideas from "subjects they are passionate about, whether it’s related to fashion, music, the environment or peace." The winning design will be selected by a panel of judges including Shaun White, snowboarding Olympic gold medal winner and one of the “achievers” featured in HP’s “The Computer is Personal Again” marketing campaign. The winning submission will then be used in the design of a special edition HP Pavilion notebook PC.

HP has been on an advertising roll recently, launching a print campaign with Gwen Stefani as well as online and TV spots with Serena Williams, Jay-Z and Vera Wang.

Contestants can submit a design along with a brief explanation at MTV through Oct. 17.

Serena Williams Gets Personal For HP Ad

GeekSugar — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:19:42 -0700

HP has announced Serena Williams as the latest celebrity to take part in its "The Computer is Personal Again" ad campaign just in time for the US Open.

The series previously featured Jay-Z, Vera Wang, Pharell and Shaun White and has generated some buzz for showcasing headless celebrities talking about what they do on their computers. Last time we saw Williams around gadgets she was "making news" clutching her limited edition Dwayne Wade Sidekick, so this ad is a real upgrade. I'm a mac girl through and through, but I can't help but be mesmerized by the playful and colorful graphics. Or maybe it's just her biceps.

Maria Sharapova Canon PowerShot	Shakira For Panasonic
David Beckham Shows Off His RAZR2	Vera Wang Gets Personal For HP
Jay-Z Gets Personal For HP	Serena Williams For HP
Abigail Breslin For HP	Dwayne Wade For Sidekick 3
Justin Long 'Get a Mac' Ads	Pharrell Reps HP With A Commercial