I thought I’d take a moment to update you on the current happenings over at StarStyle.com. It’s been an extremely exciting past few weeks. I’m back in the Big Apple and rested up from a business trip to LA and subsequent 4-day mini vacation to San Francisco. I didn’t know working at StarStyle would be like living the StarStyle, but I could be wrong…

While in LA, we bumped into American Idol judge, Randy Jackson at super hot LA power lunch spot, Kate Mantellini (9101 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills). Down to earth and very friendly, Randy kindly introduced us to legendary music manager, Benny Medina, whose client roster includes Mariah Carey, Brandy and Tyra Banks. Benny’s real life story inspired the making of “Fresh Prince of Bel Air.”

It was great to see long time friend and digital music industry colleague, Debbie Roldan (formerly Columbia Records Director of New Media), firmly entrenched in her new position (no pun intended) at LA powerhouse management company, The Firm. We are looking forward to the possibiity of working with Debbie on behalf of artists represented by the management company, which just launched its own label and distribution pact with EMI.

We also stopped by for chats with our friend’s at Interscope, Nettwerk and Hollywood Records to discuss upcoming music videos and related products that may soon appear in the StarStyle music video experience (see the player in action at http://music.starstyle.com).

Thanks to Q-Beck, a friend of StarStyle over at Paramount Studios, my girlfriend Missy and I took a private tour of the legendary lot where we ran into Brandy taking a break from judging America’s Got Talent and ET co-host, Kevin Frazier, reading his lines on the set of Entertainment Tonight.

On a side note, members of the band Pearl Jam had rooms at the Hotel Palomar, which was where we were staying in San Francisco. The band was in town for a stop on the California leg of their recent tour.

A Kimpton Hotel property, it’s a hot place to stay and the location at 4th and Market is tough to beat. We’ve stayed at Kimpton’s Marlowe (Boston) and Palomar (San Francisco). Their hotels are fast becoming one of our fav places stay. They’re also dog friendly and are known to put out welcome bones for your pet upon arrival.

My New York-born and raised girlfriend got a special treat when she met famous New York Yankee, “Sweet” Lou Pinella at Izzy’s Steak House in the Marina district (Lombard and Steiner). A Boston fan, I enjoyed meeting Lou, but the steak at Izzy’s was definitely a treat for me!

And finally, last Thursday, I was walking along 5th Ave at 15th Street and bumped into Michael Imperioli (Christoper from The Soprano’s). Never met the guy, but I knew it was a good opportunity to slip him a StarStyle business card. Maybe one of these days we’ll feature his silk suits in our TV section!

Current StarStyle Projects

Jeremiah Video airs on StarStyle, iPod and Gift Bag Give-a-way

On Tuesday, July 25, in partnership with Siri Music and Groovevolt.com, StarStyle launched a contest where visitors to StarStyle can sign-up to win a video iPod loaded with Siri Music artist, Jeremiah’s debut video “Get Away” and a gift bag containing fashion’s worn in the video from Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Azzure Denim, Armani Exchange, Southpole USA and Diesel.

The music video, which recently debuted on BET, is available to view in the StarStyle music video player. While watching the video, viewers can also navigate through a list of products worn by Jeremiah and other characters in the video or check out set pieces that appear in the video from the likes of West Elm and more. (See if you can guess the cameo appearances!)

Users can purchase the items through direct links to our partner e-tailer’s or save them to a personalized MyStyList page, which can then be shared with friends.

The single, “Get Away” from Jeremiah’s forthcoming album, Chasing Forever, which drops in stores and online on August 29th. A link to the single is available from iTunes, and album and video links will be included once the album is released at the end of the month.

The contest closes and winners will be chosen on August 25th.

Brooke Hogan “About Us” debuts on StarStyle

Sobe Records artist, Brooke Hogan, star of the popular VH1 television show, Hogan Knows Best and daughter to legendary wrestler, Hulk Hogan debuted on StarStyle in early July. The video, “About Us” has Hogan pairing up with popular rapper, Paul Wall, for this single from her forthcoming album slated for release in September.

Highlighted products include Bailar Convertible Pants and Air 2 Strong sneakers by Nike, a Rib Boy Beater tank-top by American Apparel, and a Love Sick Heart Rope Necklace by Pianegonda.

SoBe Entertainment will post links on Brooke’s web site and MySpace page, pointing fans to the music video and products on StarStyle.com.

Next Up on StarStyle

Videos have been confirmed for:

Working on:

Ah, wouldn’t you like to know…heh, heh! We can’t tell you yet…stay tuned!

StarStyle In The News

Recently, Billboard’s Michael Paoletta covered StarStyle in the magazine’s July 8, Up Front section.

ProHipHop.com featured StarStyle Music.

Music Video Wire says StarStyle Tunes Up for Launch of Music Videos from Universal Music Group

CMJ says “Website Promises Rock Style”

Netmix founder, Tony Zeoli is an accomplished DJ and currently works in Product Development and User Experience Design for Zaah Technologies in Farmingdale, NY.  Netmix founder, Tony Zeoli, is an avid blogger and DJ. His day job is in Product Development and User Experience Design for Zaah Technologies. In his spare time, he likes to work on electronic dance music, play basketball and develop his digital photography skills. Once in a while, he indugles in a peanut butter and fluff sandwich with an ice cold glass of low-fat milk.

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