Celebuzz.com is a social media

Social media

The term Social Media refers to the use of web-based and mobile technologies to turn communication into an interactive dialogue. Andreas Kaplan and Michael Haenlein define social media as "a group of Internet-based applications that build on the ideological and technological foundations of Web 2.0,...

 destination that focuses exclusively on celebrity culture

Celebrity culture

A celebrity culture is the structure that influences those deemed to be celebrities.-Brief history of celebrity culture:Any medium can be viewed as a vehicle for creating a celebrity culture. The famous religious books of the world's faiths are replete with examples of individuals who are well...

. Based in Hollywood, CA Celebuzz is run by Buzz Media

Buzz Media

Buzz Media is a company and blog network based in Los Angeles. It owns the world's largest community of pop culture websites , including Buzznet, Idolator, and Stereogum...

, Inc., a media company also home to Buzznet

Buzznet

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, a social media network that is predominately centered around music. While Buzznet.com initially focused on both music and pop culture Celebuzz.com was created to completely encompass the pop culture and celebrity news and gossip world.

Launched in June 2008 Celebuzz content is sourced from an in-house editorial team in addition to partnering with a number of existing celebrity blogs and various celebrity photo and news agencies. Users can create their own customized profiles, comment on and share stories, and connect with others with similar interests.

In July and August 2008, Celebuzz announced additional partnerships with celebrity blogs for reality TV stars Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian

Kimberly Noel "Kim" Kardashian is an American socialite, television personality, model, actress and businesswoman. She is known for the E! reality series that she shares with her family—Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and its spin-offs including Kourtney and Kim Take New York...

, Audrina Patridge

Audrina Patridge

Audrina Cathleen Patridge is an American reality television personality, actress, and model. She is known for being one of the four original primary cast members featured on the MTV reality series The Hills. She has also starred in the films Sorority Row and Into The Blue 2...

 and Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian

Khloé Kardashian Odom is an American businesswoman, television personality, radio host, socialite, and model...

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