Madonna, Little Richard to star in Motorola ROKR campaign
Motorola has recruited ten music industry stars for a television ad to promote its forthcoming ROKR iTunes phones, according to an online report.
Filming for the television commercial was completed today at Shepperton Studios, just outside London. It features pop stars from every relevant generation and genre, according to Madonna fan site Madonnalicious.
The cast includes industry veterans Madonna, Little Richard, and Bootsy Collins, as well as pop punk rockers Sum 41, R&B diva Mya, king of crunk Lil' Jon, pop sensation The Pussycat Dolls, The White Stripes duo, and Billie Joe from Green Day. Through impersonators, the ad also features the likeness of the late Beethoven, Jimi Hendrix and Biggie Smalls.
In its report, the Madonnalicious website provided a brief synopsis of the commercial, which opens in a Middle Eastern village and begins with a subtitled phone conversation between a young man and his girlfriend. Madonna walks up to the phone booth where the teenager is talking and kisses the young man, then asks, "Who's that girl?" His girlfriend is then heard screaming through the receive, followed by an instrumental version of Madonna's new single, 'Hung Up.'
At this point, other characters are introduced and squeezed into the phone booth. First "Beethoven" and "Hendrix" join Madonna and the teenager in the booth. They are soon followed by other stars who arrive and "pack into the booth with various difficulties," the report explains.
Just when it's evident that no one else can fit inside the phone booth, "Biggie Smalls" appears. The commercial reportedly cuts to Madonna's face, now pressed against the glass, as she yells "Biggie....Noooo!"
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Why does the word "stupid" come to mind?
Why does the word "stupid" come to mind?
I think it would be better to wait for the advert before criticizing it. It may sound corny on paper, but might actually turn out good. If not, then bash it all you want.
Why does the word "stupid" come to mind?
I'm thinking more of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.
Ummmm, Madonna?
The same Madonna who does not allow her music on the iTms?
Will this change too on September 7th?
Ummmm, Madonna?
The same Madonna who does not allow her music on the iTms?
Will this change too on September 7th?
If it was Apple rolling the dough for the commercial it would seem to be a given that Madonna would be on iTunes. If it's just Mot's dough though I don't know. (sorry, I couldnt help myself - cheese is in the air)