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I Stream, You Stream... We all chat on UStream

11/10/09

Aside from flying home to spend time with family, I always look forward to my UStream chats. These chats break up my week's crazy schedule, and are a lot of fun. Besides, I'm a bit of a tech fanatic. So, when I found a way to incorporate UStream with donny.com... well, I'm sure you can imagine the excitement I experienced.

When the chats first got started, I figured they would be a great way to share what's going on backstage at the Flamingo and Dancing With The Stars. But, I didn't know it would be this much fun. By incorporating e-mail and my personal Twitter account, receiving questions became relatively simple and immediate. Watching the questions come in real-time is so cool. But, not cool enough.

I decided to "up the ante." Although I still wanted to use Twitter for the first part of the Q & A, I needed to make the chats really interactive. Therefore, I purchased a phone for people to call in. However, just giving out the phone number would make calling in too easy -- why not make a game out of it. :)

I'm really impressed with how much trivia everyone knows. Should I make the questions harder? Nah!

I can't wait to talk to everyone this Thursday. See you online!

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  • Photo of Rochelle Rochelle
    Rochelle
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    11/17/09
    Posted 2 years ago by Rochelle

    Donny love you so much. I hope to see you sometime on tour either by yourself or with Marie. I have loved you ever since I can remember more so when you did "Soldier of Love" I still have the cassette with that song. Congrats on making it this far on DWTS. I would love to have a quick hi from you cause my late Grandmother adored you tremdously. She's the one who got me hooked to the Osmonds years ago. And I thank her for that even if she's not here. Hugs, Donny I love you.

    Karla B.

  • Photo of DianeK DianeK
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    Posted 2 years ago by DianeK

    Thank you so much for your Thursday chats. I love the phone calls too - it gives a real thrill to the fans who get through.

  • Photo of novaL novaL
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    11/24/09
    Posted 2 years ago by novaL

    You're doing great Donny. It's wonderful how you take time out of your already zapped schedule in order to give your fans additional attention! It's this kind of dedication and attitude that will take you all the way to the top in the competion. I'm having a blast joining in on the chats each Thursday. So far I haven't been fortunate enough to get through on the phone; but it's fun listening to you talk to the lucky ones! Take care of yourself and rest when you can. You've got a gazillion fans out here that are cheering and voting for you! Congratulations on making the semi-finals! God Bless You!!!

  • Photo of LorRae LorRae
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    Hi everyone!
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    Posted 2 years ago by LorRae

    Thanks for doing the chats. It has been really enjoyable.

  • Photo of FanfanParis FanfanParis
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    09/05/11
    Posted 2 years ago by FanfanParis

    Hi Donny, I love the chart even in Paris it's 2:30am. I can phone but even with the correct phone number can not have you. I am especially in Vegas in 2010 from Paris to see you and be sure I'd like to meet you. I wish I could be in contact with you - mail, why not phone ;-) - before my trip to be sure to see you. i wait and hope you're awesome and you deserve to win this season. Francoise from Paris

  • Photo of LWLD LWLD
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    02/01/12
    Posted 2 years ago by LWLD

    First thing first THANKS FOR DOING THIS DONNY.

    You are so amazing for doing this, yes you have a very crazy schedule but you still put this off-having a LIVECHAT WITH US EVERY THURSDAY before your Vegas show. WOW YOU ARE THE D-MAN. Look forward every Thursday at 5:30pm to see and hear you. On November 5 I was lucky enough to talked to you LOL still in shock still can't believe it. You are so great taking your time to get my email address right. I was the one getting confused.

    .

  • Photo of AntLondon AntLondon
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    On Friday 19th June 2009 Donny sang The Twelfth Of Never to me onstage.Did anyone get us on camera?
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    Posted 2 years ago (changed 2 years ago) by AntLondon

    Hi Donny.

    I love your chats, even if it is 1.30am for me in North London UK. Yes I know all the answers to your cell phone clues, but I can NEVER get through to you. But honest I am there, and I am trying to 'speak' to you :)

    Your 12th of Never lady with the red rose onstage with you, at the Flamingo Showroom. x

  • Photo of Polly Polly
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    Peace, love, and Donny Osmond!
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    Posted 2 years ago by Polly

    If we could HEAR the other side of the conversations the phone part wouldn't be so laggy. You are wonderful to see and "spend time" with, but it gets kind of boring watching you talk on the phone, one side of the conversation. Speakerphone maybe? Is that possible?

  • Photo of MarilynMiami MarilynMiami
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    Posted 2 years ago by MarilynMiami

    Hi Donny -

    Thanks so much for doing the chats! They are fun to watch and see you via internet! The cell phone is fun too! I made it through the first week --- so now I will sit back and watch others get through to talk to you!

    Stay Healthy ~ Marilyn :)

  • Photo of luvyaforeverdj luvyaforeverdj
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    11/14/09
    Posted 2 years ago by luvyaforeverdj

    Donny, you and Kym were awesome last night. You two should be in the top three.