BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless added to its music offerings, announcing exclusive deals with pop star Shakira and rhythm and blues artist John Legend.
The carrier launched two ringtone versions of Shakira’s hit “La Tortura” as well as a ring-back tone and music video of the tune. Verizon hopes to lure users to its Vcast service by offering the video at no additional charge to new subscribers to the $15-a-month multimedia service.
Vcast subscribers also can be the first to see John Legend’s music video for the new tune “Number One.” Verizon launched the video Aug. 29 in advance of its TV debut.
