Almane Lockhart (the artist formerly known as Lil’ A Teen of Crunk) has this to say about MySpace drama….

Almane Lockhart’s SayNow Number: (678) 701-4343
Almane Lockhart’s SayNow Messages
Almane Lockhart’s MySpace

Also, if you were wondering about the name change…

They were giving them out last night and if you got this message on your phone (and you lived near Myrtle Beach), then you could have been one of the lucky ones who got to see em!

Also, Menudo’s going to be using SayNow while they’re on the road to send photos from their phones to yours.

Yep that’s right, they’re gonna be their own paparazzi…so you’ll be getting ALL your Menudo goodness STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE. Here’s the first pic they sent.

Menudo’s SayNow Number: (305) 851-6454
Menudo’s SayNow Messages
Menudo’s MySpace

(the photo above is from Orlando Magic Kids Day in Florida…I found it on their MySpace. They look good, no? :)

Jesse McCartney sent a message this morning. His new album is coming out tomorrow and it’s going to be HOT. Not only is his single “Leavin” in the Top 10 on Billboard and iTunes, but he also co-wrote Leona Lewis‘ current Top 10 hit “Bleeding Love“!

Jesse McCartney’s SayNow Number: (310) 220-0609
Jesse McCartney’s SayNow Msgs
Jesse McCartney’s MySpace

Brandon T. Jackson’s SayNow Number: (323) 622-8110
Brandon T. Jackson’s SayNow Messages
Brandon T. Jackson’s MySpace

I’m obviously biased here but I think Rooney has the best album title ever. Here’s the title track which you can actually download for free if you picked up a download card at one of their shows. It’s awesome! (and that’s my non-biased voice speaking :)

Also, they sent their first broadcast yesterday…

Rooney’s SayNow Number: (310) 220-0613
Rooney’s SayNow Messages
Rooney’s MySpace

James Frey, controversial author of A Million Little Pieces has a SayNow number. For those who don’t know about him, there’s a great piece on him in the current issue of Vanity Fair.

What’s it like to write a mega-selling memoir, then become a household word for “liar”? Was James Frey’s A Million Little Pieces an ex-junkie’s con job, part of a proud literary tradition, or just the standard hype of an increasingly embattled publishing industry? In his first U.S. interview since Oprah nailed him, in 2006, Frey tells his version of the story…

While the Vanity Fair piece is the first interview he’s done since 2006, you can actually hear directly from him by calling. He’ll be sending updates about his upcoming book and whatever else he wants to talk about.

You can also listen to messages other people have been sending him over here.

James Frey’s SayNow Number: (917) 720-7510
James Frey’s SayNow Messages
James Frey’s Website

Bun B just dropped a preview of his new single “Damn I’m Cold” (featuring Lil Wayne) on his line! Let him know what you think…

Bun B’s SayNow Number: (713) 574-6878
Bun B’s SayNow Messages
Bun B’s Myspace

For Mother’s Day, Soulja Boy wants you to call and hit him with your best momma joke. (we promise we won’t tell your momma ;)

Soulja Boy’s SayNow Number: (678) 999-8212
Soulja Boy’s SayNow Messages
Soulja Boy’s Myspace

Ryan Leslie is a super talented songwriter and producer who’s going to be releasing his own album in June. He’s worked with artists like Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Cassie, Danity Kane, Diddy, Snoop Dogg, Donell Jones, Katharine McPhee, New Edition and Usher…so it’s not surprising that when people call and hear his message on SayNow, they go into full-on-American-Idol-mode! Here’s his message…

And here’s one of my favorites from a fan!

Ryan Leslie’s SayNow number: (917) 720-7507
Ryan Leslie’s SayNow Messages
Ryan Leslie’s MySpace

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Here’s a neat and unexpected use of our service.

A Duke University class is going to Southern High School once a week to help ESL students with their schoolwork - in addition to meeting with them, they’re using SayNow to send broadcasts and to encourage discussion and feedback.

Monica sent a broadcast last night with updates on her upcoming album and what’s been goin on in her life. She also promises to keep us updated more regularly from now on.

Monica’s SayNow number: (818) 836-6505
Monica’s SayNow Messages
Monica’s MySpace

Listen to these - so awesome! Lost Ocean has been doing what they call “cellcasts” where they include messages from their fans and answer questions in their broadcasts - kinda like a mini-radio-show.

Lost Ocean’s SayNow Number: (661) 349-7206
Lost Ocean’s SayNow Messages
Lost Ocean’s MySpace

from their tour in Germany and the UK! Here they are in front of the BBC (more pics over here on their flickr feed.)

The Jonas Brothers’ SayNow Number: (818) 748-8887
The Jonas Brothers’ SayNow Messages
The Jonas Brothers’ MySpace

From HipHopRuckus…

Element 9 Muzik LLC, a newly-founded urban record label, has unveiled an innovative approach to collecting demo submissions from aspiring artists…the label has developed Dial-A-Deal, which allows artists to display their talent live over a dedicated phone line. The innovative approach allows Element 9’s talent scouts to hear a live stream from artists in any location….

The Dial-A-Deal concept was developed by Element 9 Founder, Stu “Xplosive” Pflaum, a 26-year-old who has quickly proven the value of youthful leadership in the industry. Pflaum started out as an intern working with Franklin’s street team and lifestyle marketing division at Asylum Records. He left to form the Element 9 Recordings Publishing Company and scored a quick success by publishing the recent Grammy-nominated hit “Crank That” by recording artist Soulja Boy.

Here’s their intro

Go hit em with your best 16 bars. The contest runs through September.

Element 9’s SayNow Number: (646) 789-4419
Element 9’s SayNow Messages
Element 9’s Website