Tom Murro was just an ordinary schmoe from Jersey with a job in banking, until the day he met President Barack Obama, and discovered that he had the power to attract celebrities like a magnet. Using his powers only for good, he shares his experiences and photos right here at CelebrityMagnet.com

International Watch magazine, America’s only monthly publication dedicated to the fascinating world of watches, is pleased to announce a new editorial section, “CelebWatch,” by the Celebrity Magnet himself. If there’s one thing Tom Murro has learned since he became the Celebrity Magnet and began receiving unprecedented access to famous people, it’s that they wear some of the coolest wristwatches around.

In each issue of International Watch, Murro, a longtime fan of high-end watchmaking, will interview celebrities about their tastes in wristwatches and navigate the web of celebrity endorsements brands use to market their timepieces. Look for “CelebWatch” starting in the June issue of International Watch magazine.

Tom Murro shares the story of his gift for President Obama with News12NJ

Celebrity Magnet.com’s Tom Murro visits News 12

Celebrity Magnet.com’s Tom Murro visits News 12
(09/02/10) EDISON – Tom Murro stops by News 12 New Jersey to talk about his second encounter with President Obama and how it involves beaseball great Yogi Berra.

Tom Murro and Kim G. visit News12NJ

Interview with Tom Murro and ‘Real Housewives of NJ’ star

Gift for the President

The Magnet took a break from hangin’ with the Housewives to spend some quality time with the one and only President Barack Obama.

Tom was in Martha’s Vineyard with his daughter when they stopped at Nancy’s Restaurant in Oak Bluffs, MA, to grab a bite to eat. A huge crowd surrounded the restaurant, and The Magnet was quickly informed that the first family was dining inside. (Looks like Tom and Obama have similar tastes…who knew?)

The Magnet had a chance to speak with the president upon the completion of his meal. After shaking Obama’s hand, Tom reminded the commander-in-chief of their meeting with Spike Lee just a year prior – an encounter that Obama remembered. Tom proceeded to tell the President that he had a gift for him from baseball great, Yogi Berra.

“Let’s see what you have there,” Obama said. After receiving the photo, Obama exclaimed, “That’s fantastic!” before passing the signed photo off to Marvin Nicholson.

The president began to walk away, but the encounter wasn’t over yet – Obama stopped, turned around, and asked Tom if his contact info was in the envelope with the gifted photograph before hopping into his black SUV. (Looks like the President condones sending thank you notes…good etiquette never goes out of style!)

Photo by Max Bossman

The Magnet only had nice things to say about his second encounter with President Barack Obama. “He was just as gracious and kind to me as he was the first time,” Tom said.

More coverage

Politico

NECN(video)

Washington Times

Presidential Meeting Number 2?

We finally got an e-mail from Tom, and his plans for this week, he will (hopefully) present the signed Yogi Berra photo with Jackie Robinson’s home run to the President. The Magnet was mentioned on the Boston Globe online yesterday and print today.

In our online search for Tom, we found the following new links:

News 12 NY – Aired live 8/12
Bleacher Report
WODS Rock Radio Boston
Ball hype
Washington Times

Where is the Celebrity Magnet?

Somebody hasn’t been calling ‘home’ here at the Celebrity Magnet Headquarters, but  is appears Tom Murro has been busy. According to Kim G’s tweets he was last seen on a “private jet in NJ. before refueling & dropping Tom off on Martha’s Vineyard 4 interviews with Pres. Obama tomorrow” and this “Tom surprised me here In AZ. Going to Grand Canyon on a private helicopter & not using anyone’s money. Oh to be rich & not scam & phony!!”

AND RadarOnline reports that Kim G has plans for the upcoming auction of   RHONJ star Teresa Giudice’s stuff – her auction items have one confirmed buyer, and she has major plans for the items.

Kim  told RadarOnline.com that she thinks Teresa’s household items aren’t worthy of an estate sale. “Her things should be for sale on a folding table on Mulberry Street.”

Word is, Ms. G. is in an entirely different financial world than the official housewives. “I’m going to buy everything and re-sell it on eBay,” she said. Kim plans to donate everything to the Emmanuel Cancer charity.

WITH?
Tom – will you really be at the auction October 3rd?
Please let us at the home office know whats going on?

As soon as we know more we’ll post it right here!

T0m – ANSWER YOUR PHONE!!

The Magnet Meets Mayor Bloomberg

Recently, Mayor Bloomberg celebrated the graduation of 2010 NYC Ladders for Leaders students and, of course, the Celebrity Magnet was on the scene!

NYC Ladders for Leaders is a program that offers professional internships to high school and college students in New York city.  The mayor was not only there to congratulate the graduates, though.  He also announced the eight interns who won the American Airlines College Tour Competition, which gives them free round trip tickets to visit the college of their choice.

Tom arrived at the Gracie Mansion around 5:30 last night to participate in the annual Ladders for Leaders barbecue.  For most of the event, Mayor Bloomberg was on stage, having a great time.  During the celebration, they pulled some interns on stage to play a game of trivia and win a Mayoral mug.  Of course, everyone got one in the end, but it was fun to watch!

While participating in the festivities, enjoying the Chardonnay, and avoiding the (very greasy-looking) burgers, Tom met one of the interns, Jing Ma, a college student in Buffalo.  She was a real sweetheart.

When the mayor made his way off the stage, the Magnet and Jing Ma were able to take a picture with him!  During the moments they could chat with him, Mayor Bloomberg joked that the interns made $1 less than him.

As he made his way through the crowd, the mayor enjoyed a burger and a drink before heading off to his next gig.

Kim G Comes Clean About Crashing Danielle's Party

A little after 8 EST Wednesday night, Kim G updated her Facebook status to talk about her appearance at Danielle’s party.

“By now, you all know that I went to Danielle’s Birthday Party at Scores last Night.  I was invited by Tom Murro & the event planner.  My intent was to crash and ruin her party.  She told an outright lie that I said about someone else to cause a rift in a friendship.  I cannot discuss it now.  So it was payback time!!! – Kim G.”

For More Video of Kim G & friends dishing on “crashing the party” CLICK HERE!

Photos by: Barry Brown Studios