There Are Bloggers Among the Stars

April 11, 2008 — -- Celebrities stay in touch with fans by taking to the keyboard and writing blog posts. USA TODAY checks out what stars had to share about themselves this week.

Kanye West

Blog site: kanyeuniversecity.com/blog

Topic: The superstar performer writes about what he has been up to lately. Most of his posts are images, sometimes personal photos, that he deems worthy of noting.

Posted Wednesday: "If there's anything my mom taught me is to enjoy life. I just recorded my first verse in the last 6 months 2 days ago at Bape's Studio in Japan. It felt good and I was inspired. … I am a total mad man now, up till 3 am every night, trying 2 fight pain, board-um, and uncertainty with creativity. All that said, life is good..... good as finding the perfect fabric for a simple one button casual blazer with matching pants."

Paris Hilton

Blog site: myspace.com/parishilton

Topic: The heiress gives updates on traveling, promotional events and boyfriend Benji Madden of the band Good Charlotte.

Posted Tuesday: "I've been on tour with my boyfriend for almost a month now. We've been everywhere from South Africa to all around Europe. It's been so much fun! I've never felt so happy and in love, he's such an amazing guy and life has never been better! :) It's so much fun going to their shows every night, I now know every song by heart. I love Good Charlotte, they rock!! All the guys in the band are so cool and sweet."

Marlee Matlin

Blog site: Find it at life.usatoday.com

Topic: ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" contestant reveals how she and partner Fabian Sanchez are preparing for next week's number.

Posted Wednesday: "So this week is the Samba for me. Fabian has promised to pump up the volume and raise the stakes and I am determined to wow the judges. Right after last night's results show, we ran up to wardrobe to begin working on our outfits. Since the Samba is the dance of Brazil and Carnival, we want to reflect that in the clothes. The hotter the better!"