In Tough Times, Celebs Seek Out Infomercials

Expect to see more stars in late-night ads

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 26, 2009 10:45 AM CDT

(Newser) – With the economy tanking, it may not be long before you see high-profile stars hawking ShamWows or Slankets, the New York Post reports. “Celebrities who were once appalled at the idea can’t afford to be quite as picky,” says the author of... Read full story »

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