EXHIBIT 23.1



               CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT



As independent certified public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference in this registration statement of our report dated
March 30, 2001 included in Hollywood Media Corp.'s Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2000 and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.



ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Miami, Florida,
June 28, 2001.