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By Ben Popper 6/14/11 1:44pm

Lady Gaga and 50 Cent Sign on for Custom Link Shortner, Bre.ad

Twitter and Facebook have become incredibly powerful platforms for celebrities to connect with their fans. With a short, positive message attached to a simple link, stars like 50 Cent and Lady Gaga can launch an artists career or send a penny stock through the roof.

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