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“Celebrity Du Jour” by Darren Ockert Finalist in the 2009 AmericaFree.TV Music Video Awards

“Celebrity Du Jour” from Darren Ockert has been chosen as one of the Finalists for AmericaFree.TV 2009 Music Video Awards. AmericaFree.TV is recognizing the many fine videos received by their relaunched music video channels by having a contest for the Best Music Video on AmericaFree.TV in 2009. A 1 month period of audience voting will lead to the announcement of 3 winners, one each in the categories of Rock, Hip Hop and Pop / Contemporary, on March 15th.

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"Celebrity du Jour" on MTV Logo's PopLab - Again!

If you missed it the first time you can catch Celebrity du Jour again for the week of November 23, 2009 on MTV LOGO's NewNowNext PopLab. This week's episode is hosted by the one and only Lady Gaga. The single and music video are available now on iTunes and other digital music stores.

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Majik Boys & Dr. Brooks Remixes of "Celebrity du Jour" Now Available

The amazing Majik Boys have remixed Darren Ockert's "Celebrity du Jour".  You can now download these hot remixes from iTunes along with additional remixes by NYC's one and only Dr. Brooks.

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Celebrity du Jour Placed Seventh In Indie International Songwriting Contest Summer 2009

Darren Ockert's Celebrity du Jour got an Honorable Mention and placed seventh in the Indie International Songwriting Contest Summer 2009.

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Celebrity du Jour USA Broadcast TV Premiere

Celebrity du Jour makes it's USA broadcast TV premiere on Wednesday September 23, 2009 on MTV LOGO's NewNowNext PopLab. The single and music video are available now on iTunes and other digital music stores.

NewNowNext PopLab premieres a new episode each Wednesday night at midnight. Each week’s playlist can be found here: 

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"Celebrity du Jour" Debuts at #42 on the OurStage Pop Charts

Celebrity du Jour debuted on the OurStage Pop Charts this week at #42 and Darren Ockert debuted on the OurStage "New Artists To Watch" chart at #39.

About OurStage
OurStage is the only democratic competition where the fans decide who's the best in emerging entertainment. Fans have the real voice and each artist gets a fair shot. The bottom line is, if you're really the best, the fans will drive you to the top.

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Well, There's An App For That. Darren Ockert iPhone App Released

The iPhone is pretty great for music fans. If you're an avid Darren Ockert fan and want to play music, videos, games and read the latest news. Well, there's an app for that.

Introducing the Darren Ockert iPhone App. Available now from the iPhone App Store.

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The Direct Buzz

Darren was featured in the January 2009 issue of Direct Buzz Magazine.

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Celebrity du Jour Now Playing On Jango Social Music Service

Within 48 hours of its release, thanks to the listeners of Jango who highly rated Celebrity du Jour,  the song has now gone into general rotation on this popular social music service.

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Ten Ways You Can Help Promote Darren Ockert's "Celebrity du Jour"

We need your help as a fan to spread the word about "Celebrity du Jour" - Here are ten easy things you can do right now:

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