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Chicago Tribune
Business
Robert Channick

Want to video chat with Rod Blagojevich, Brett Favre or Sam the hobbit? Cameo adds live calls to its celebrity video offerings

Chicago-based Cameo, which built a business out of selling recorded celebrity video greetings, is adding live video chats across its talent roster of actors, athletes and offbeat stars.

Starting Thursday, fans can schedule a 10-minute video call with the likes of former pro wrestler Mick Foley, Sean Astin, who played Sam the hobbit in “Lord of the Rings” or Dorinda Medley of “Real Housewives” fame. The video calls are booked through the Cameo website or Cameo Live app, and can be shared with up to nine other participants.

Imagine a Zoom call with your Aunt Martha and former Illinois governor and convicted felon Rod Blagojevich, for starters.

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