Judging by the pictures, it looks like everyone had a great time at The BBM Lounge 3.0. And seriously, how cool to attend a party where having your BlackBerry out all night isn't frowned upon, but instead encouraged! BlackBerry Messenger is one of the best features of BlackBerry, in my opinion, and events like this truly showcase how much functionality and potential BBM has.
There were a ton of celebrity attendees as well and you can check out the full list and more pictures after the jump.
- MARK SALLING: recording artist and "Puck" from Glee
- QUINTON AARON: Michael Oher from The Blind Side
- KARINA SMIRNOFF: from Dancing With The Stars
- JOSH SUSSMAN: Jacob from Glee
- REID EWING: Dylan from Modern Family
- JAMES PRESTON: Lukas from the TV show The Gates
- JASON KENEDDY: E! news correspondent
- TAYLOR COLE: Vicky Roberts from the TV show The Event
- RAYNA THARANI: actress from the upcoming film "For Colored Girls"
Pictures courtesy of Xomad and Guest of a Guest LA.
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