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David Guetta named keynote speaker for MidemNet.

David Guetta named keynote speaker for MidemNet. David Guetta will give the keynote address at MidemNet in Cannes, France on January 22, 2011. The French DJ is a social networking nut with more than 12 million followers on Facebook. As a recording artist he has sold more than 15 million singles and 3 million albums. He was produced songs for Black Eyed Peas, Kylie Minogue, Akon and Rihanna. Guetta’s digital partnerships includes the link with French start-up MXP4, the creator of music applications to enable fans to remix their favorite artists. He also has a marketing and promotions partnership with karaoke company PureSolo.Guetta’s other business, Guetta Events, has JV’d with EMI Music to create the event brand ‘F*ck Me I’m Famous’, to export the format of the Ibiza club scene into international territories.

MidemNet 2011 will focus on the monetization of content in the digital era.

Katy Perry, Akon To Perform At “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show”

Katy Perry, Akon To Perform At "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show"

Katy Perry, Akon To Perform At “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show”. This year’s “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” is sure to be a “Teenage Dream.” Along with returning supermodels Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio, among others, Katy Perry will join the Victoria’s Secret Angels this year as one of the show’s special musical guests. Katy Perry and Akon have been tapped to provide the soundtrack to the fashion show this year. Perry will perform her new single “Firework,” while Akon will perform the awfully appropriate “Angel,” the first single off his upcoming “Stadium” album. It’s the first time they’ve appeared on the “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show,” following in the footsteps of superstar performers like the Black Eyed Peas, the Spice Girls, Seal, and Usher. While Heidi Klum is officially out this year, the show will feature supermodels including the previously aforementioned Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio, along with Rosie-Huntington-Whiteley, Erin Heatherton, Lily Aldridge, Candice Swanepoel, Chanel Iman, and Behati Prinsloo, among others. Lima will model the $2 million Bombshell Fantasy Bra, designed with by Italian jeweler Damiani. Along with musical performances, the show will also feature model profiles, red carpet interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage. This year’s “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show,” taped in New York, will air Tursday, November 30th at 10pm ET/PT on CBS

President Jean? Wyclef May Run For Office In Haiti

President Jean? Wyclef May Run For Office In Haiti. Rapper Wyclef Jean has always been committed to his homeland of Haiti, and now he is looking to be the island nation’s leader. Reports are circulating that the hip-hop star is looking into running for President. The Haitian native was quoted as saying, “I can’t sing forever,” and is looking to secure a new profession for his future. Wyclef’s foundation, Yele Haiti released a statement saying: “Wyclef’s commitment to his homeland and its youth is boundless, and he will remain its greatest supporter regardless of whether he is part of the government moving forward.” “At this time, Wyclef Jean has not announced his intent to run for Haitian president. If and when a decision is made, media will be alerted immediately.”
The Haitian Presidential elections is scheduled for Nov. 28th.