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Sean “Diddy” Combs Honored with a Coveted Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Friday, May 2nd

Sean “Diddy” Combs Honored with a Coveted Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Friday, May 2nd

Combs, Actor, Producer, Solo Artist, Performer, Entrepreneur and now Hollywood Icon Receives a Tribute for his Life-Long Contribution of both Public and Peer Appreciation in the Entertainment Industry

WHO: Sean “Diddy” Combs; Leron Gubler, President & CEO Hollywood Chamber of Commerce; and Esteemed Guest Speakers & Friends

WHAT: Acting is fast becoming an important ingredient in the burgeoning empire of Sean Combs. Beginning with his acting debut in the film “Made,” he went on to receive critical acclaim for his supporting role in “Monster’s Ball,” opposite Halle Berry, and made a successful Broadway debut starring in the lead role of Walter Lee, Jr., in the classic Lorraine Hansberry play, “A Raisin in the Sun,” which garnered four Tony Award nominations, including Best Revival of a Play. In addition, Combs stars in and executive produced the highly anticipated, special three-hour television movie adaptation from Sony Pictures Television of “A Raisin in the Sun,” along with the cast of the award-winning Broadway revival who recreate their roles for the new film, including Emmy and Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad, four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, Tony Award nominee Sanaa Lathan, plus “ER” star John Stamos. Based on Lorraine Hansberry’s play that inspired a generation, “A Raisin in the Sun” aired as an “ABC World Premiere Movie Event,” February 25th and will be available on dvd Wednesday, May 14th.

WHERE: 6801 Hollywood Blvd (Closer to Highland)

WHEN: Friday, May 2nd

Induction Ceremony: 11AM

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Diddy goes to Hollywood to pursue his acting career!

Sean “Diddy” Combs, made his debut in his first starring role on Monday, February 25th in the reprised role of Walter Lee in a “Raisin in the Sun”. Ratings far exceeded expectations across every demographic. The movie’s impact produced huge numbers across varying ethnicities and spanned every age group. “Raisin in the Sun”, which featured Sean Combs and all-star cast Phylicia Rashad, Audra McDonald, Sanaa Lathan and John Stamos, ranked #1 Monday night, allowing ABC to turn in its strongest night amongst viewers in 3 months. Raisin was TV’s highest-rated original movie since November 2005 among key demographic audiences. 12.7 Million viewers tuned in to see this revived classic.

Combs’ role received rave reviews

“Mr. Combs is commanding and fierce.”–New York Times

“The actor’s [Combs] blend of volatility, sweetness, pride, impotence and frustration registers beautifully.”– Chicago Sun Times

“[Combs]” turns in a heart breaking performance!” –Us Weekly (3.5 stars)

“You’ll Never Look at Sean Same Way Again!…”Combs does a great, great job…finds his place in the sun!”

–The New York Post

Combs is planning to be bi-coastal to focus on his acting career.

Combs says, “This has been a life changing experience for me. I love acting. In order to make movies, I have to be where the movies are being made”.

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P. Diddy’s message to Young America

P. Diddy’s message to Young America

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DJ Felli Fel featuring Ludacris, Akon, Diddy, & Lil Jon – Get Buck In Here video

Official video for DJ Felli Fel’s hit single “Get Buck In Here”

DJ Felli Fel ft Ludacris, Akon, Diddy, & Lil Jon – Get Buck In Here (Video)

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DJ Felli Fel is…

* The #1 DJ on the west coast (over 1.6 Mil listeners per day)
* Highest rated in his time slot for 3 years
* Sold over 120,000 digital singles independently
o Get Buck In Here is now over 500,000

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Sean Diddy Combs issues a call to action for young voters to stand up and be counted on Super Tuesday

SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS ISSUES A CALL TO ACTION FOR YOUNG VOTERS TO STAND UP AND BE COUNTED ON SUPER TUESDAY

Diddy Declares 2008 “The Year of the Youth Vote”

New York, NY—Diddy issued a challenge to young voters everywhere to finish what they started in the 2004 election and make their voice heard by turning out in force and casting their ballots in the two dozen Democratic and Republican primaries taking place on Tuesday, February 5th.

More than any other group of voters, young people are most directly affected by the issues at stake in this election. From the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, to health care to the rising cost of a college education, young people need their voice to be heard, if there is going to be change on the critical issues.

“Thanks to your VOICE and your VOTE, the political candidates can no longer ignore your concerns about this country and your future. Young people are poised to continue the work that Citizen Change and other organizations started in 2004, when more than 20 million young people showed up at the polls and voted,” said Diddy. “In 2004, you waited in lines, you said enough was enough. And in 2008, you’ve inspired more young people get in the game.”

“Change will only be real when young people across this country go to the polls on Super Tuesday and in November and stand up and have their votes counted. This election is already historic because of who is running in it. It will gain a greater place in history because of who is voting in it.”

According to CIRCLE, voters age 18-29 account for 21% of the voting eligible population account for 20% of registered voters in this election. There are 32 million Millennial voters in the United States, who are spreading out across the political parties and winning their vote will be crucial to both determining each parties’ presidential nominee and who will ultimately become the next President of the United States.

Diddy will be announcing Citizen Change’s plan of action for the 2008 election in the coming months.

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SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS STARRING IN CNBC’S NEW AMERICAN BUSINESS CAMPAIGN AIRING NOW

SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS STARRING IN CNBC’S NEW AMERICAN BUSINESS CAMPAIGN AIRING NOW

Campaign pays tribute to America’s most dynamic and successful individuals in business

New York, N.Y. (December 3rd 2007) – SEAN COMBS, the CEO and founder of Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group (Sean Combs Enterprises) is starring as the new face of CNBC’s American Business campaign airing now on CNBC.

The campaign pays tribute to America’s most dynamic, successful individuals as they share their stories of success in business and failure in the pursuit of excellence, their management style and their hopes for tomorrow.

Sean “Diddy” Combs, now a multifaceted entertainment powerhouse, built his businesses from the ground up and has since been declared “one of the Most Influential Businessmen in the World” by TIME Magazine and CNN. “My whole portfolio brand represents aspiration. I came from Harlem, New York,” he said in the spot, “it’s about wanting the better things in life. I want to make history all the time.”

“I’m honored to be included in this group of America’s chief executives and top business leaders. I’ve worked very hard to get where I am today and the testimonial showcases my philosophy on business,” said Combs.

“When I started Sean John there was a young male consumer that no one was speaking to. He wanted more fashion, more style, more flavor,” said Combs in the ad, which was made by CNBC’s internal marketing team. Each of the fifteen spots from America’s top chief executives and business leaders ends by saying: “I am American business. I watch CNBC.”

At just 38, Combs oversees one of the world’s preeminent urban entertainment companies, encompassing a broad range of businesses including Bad Boy Recording, music publishing, artist management, television and film production, Sean John, Unforgivable Women and just recently vodka.

Sean Combs is the new Brand Manager for Ciroc Vodka. Ciroc is a division of Diageo, the world’s leading, spirits, wine and beer company. Last month Diageo announced a groundbreaking strategic alliance between Combs and Cîroc vodka. Under the terms of the deal, Combs and Sean Combs Enterprises will take the lead on all brand management decisions for Cîroc, while sharing in the future profits of the growth of the brand. This exclusive US multi-year collaboration, which calls for a 50/50 profit split, is a first for the spirits industry and could be worth more than $100 million for Combs. As part of the new alliance, Combs will take the lead on brand management decisions, including marketing, advertising, public relations, product placement and events.

Other chief executives included in CNBC’s American business campaign include Sumner Redstone, CEO Viacom; Boone Pickens, CEO BP Capital; Herb Kelleher, Co-Founder Southwest Airlines; Bob Johnson, CEO, The RLJ Companies, Founder BET; Trip Hawkins, CEO Digital Chocolate, Founder Electronic Arts; Jack Welch Former CEO GE; Mel Karmazin, CEO Sirius Radio; Steve Sabol, President NFL Films; Jeff Grady, CEO, Founder Digital Lifestyle Outfitters; Julie Aigner-Clark, Founder, The Baby Einstein Co.; Tony Hsieh, CEO Zappos.com; Gavin Maloof, Co-owner Sacramento Kings, Palms Casino; Barbara Kavovit, Founder Barbara K Enterprises; Chris Gardner, CEO Gardner Rich, Author The Pursuit of Happyness; Kevin Plank, CEO, Founder Under Armour.

The CNBC American business ads can be seen on CNBC and online at http://www.cnbc.com/id/19350718

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DJ Drama ft. Nelly, T.I., Diddy, Yung Joc, Willie the Kid, Young Jeezy & Twista – 5000 Ones video

DJ Drama ft. Nelly, T.I., Diddy, Yung Joc, Willie the Kid, Young Jeezy & Twista – 5000 Ones video

Drama’s “Gangsta Grillz: The Album” in stores December 4th! Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records

TRACKLISTING
1. The Setup
2. Gangsta Grillz – Drama feat. Lil Jon
3. Takin Pictures – Drama feat. Young Jeezy, Willie The Kid, Jim Jones, Rick Ross, Young Buck & T.I.
4. Keep It Gangsta – Drama feat. Yo Gotti, Webbie & Lil Boosie
5. Cannon RMX – Drama feat. Lil’ Wayne, Willie The Kid, Freeway & T.I.
6. Makin Money Smokin – Drama feat. Willie The Kid & LÀ The Darkman
7. 5000 Ones – Drama feat. Nelly, T.I., Diddy, Yung Joc, Willie The Kid, Young Jeezy & Twista
8. The Art Of Storytellin Part 4 – Drama feat. Outkast & Marsha Ambrosius
9. Katt Williams Interlude
10. 187 – Drama feat. Project Pat, BG & Eightball & MJG
11. The Mad DJ
12. Beneath The Diamonds – Drama feat. Devin The Dude, Twista, LÀ The Darkman, & Mr. Porter
13. Talk Bout Me – Drama feat. Young Buck, Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo
14. No More – Drama feat. Lloyd, Willie The Kid & T.I.
15. Diddy Interlude
16. Throw Ya Sets Up – Drama feat. Young Joc, Willie The Kid, Jadakiss & LÀ The Darkman
17. Aye – Drama feat. Young Dro & Big Kuntry
18. Grillz Gleamin – Drama feat. Bohagen, Lil Scrappy, Diamond & Princess
19. Gettin Money – Drama feat. Paul Wall, Killa Kyleon, Lil Keke & Slim Thug
20. Outro
21. Cheers – Drama feat. Pharrell & The Clipse

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Puffy (Sean Combs) slapped with $19M lawsuit over B.I.G. recording, video

A former business associate of music mogul Sean (Diddy) Combs has filed a $19-million lawsuit against Combs for music by the late rapper Notorious B.I.G.

James Sabatino was a consultant for Combs’s Bad Boy Entertainment Inc.

Rapper Notorious B.I.G. with producer Sean Combs (right) leave a Los Angeles party in March 1997, shortly before the rapper was shot to death. B.I.G.’s music and video footage is at the centre of a lawsuit filed by a former associate of Combs.Rapper Notorious B.I.G. with producer Sean Combs (right) leave a Los Angeles party in March 1997, shortly before the rapper was shot to death. B.I.G.’s music and video footage is at the centre of a lawsuit filed by a former associate of Combs.
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He says he flew B.I.G., whose real name was Christopher Wallace, to Miami in 1994 to perform a show and record music. The rapper recorded 17 minutes of vocals and the session was also filmed for a video.

The lawsuit claims the music that was made and the 90 minutes of video belong to Sabatino because he paid for Wallace’s travel expenses and studio time. However, a contract was never signed.

Wallace was shot and killed in 1997 in Los Angeles after leaving a party. His homicide remains unsolved and in 2006, the L.A. police department launched an official inquiry into his death.

At the time of his death, Wallace and Bad Boy Entertainment were embroiled in a feud with Death Row Records founder Marion (Suge) Knight and Death Row star, rapper Tupac Shakur.
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Shakur was shot to death in Las Vegas six months before Wallace’s killing. Knight has denied any involvement in Wallace’s killing.

Later in 1997, Combs agreed to buy the music and footage from Sabatino for $200,000. Combs gave him a cheque for $25,000, promising the rest of the money in 60 days, according to court documents.

Combs has said he did not provide the rest of the payment because police had named Sabatino as a person of interest in the rapper’s slaying.

Sabatino and B.I.G. were scheduled to meet the night of the killing but Sabatino never showed up.

Sabatino filed the suit from prison. He was sent to jail on an unrelated charge.

The $19 million covers both actual and punitive damages.

Source: CBC News

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SEAN DIDDY COMBS AND UNFORGIVABLE WOMAN HOST LAUNCH PARTY WITH LIVE WEBCAST AT MYSPACE.COM

SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS AND UNFORGIVABLE WOMAN HOST LAUNCH PARTY WITH LIVE WEBCAST AT MYSPACE.COM

Nobody throws a party like Diddy and now you can see for yourself

New York, NY (September 18, 2007) – Sean “Diddy” Combs and Sean John Fragrances will launch their first women’s scent, Unforgivable Woman with a celebrity filled event that everyone can view on-line. Making history once again, Unforgivable is the first fragrance to host a launch party to be broadcast live on the internet, allowing millions of viewers to have unlimited VIP access to the red carpet arrivals and even go inside this celebrity packed event. Located inside a $35 million mansion in one of New York’s most exclusive neighborhoods, the party is sure to be the most glamorous and exciting night of the year.

To help take advantage of all the excitement, guest celebrity hosts will guide viewers through the party. They will be your connection to the happenings at the hottest party of the year. Via instant message, hosts will ask user-generated questions to Diddy and the other celebrities strolling down the red carpet. And, it will all happen LIVE. They will next take viewers inside the party to see the elaborate decorations and watch the Unforgivable models acting out scenarios to the entertainment of guests while they hear the music pump from DJ Soul’s table.

To be a part of all of the excitement, log on to the live webcast at www.myspace.com/diddy on September 19th from 10pm-12am EST. You can party with Diddy and Unforgivable no matter where in the world you are.

About Unforgivable:

Sean John’s Unforgivable Woman Suggested Retail Price is $55 USD for 2.5 ounces and $75 USD for 4.2 ounces. It will be available in September of 2007 at Department and Specialty Stores across the country. Photographer, Eric Ogden, shot the Unforgivable Woman campaign, which features a female model, Jessica Gomes, and proves to be as racy as his first fragrance campaign. “The ad really gives you almost a fly-on-the-wall view of something happening that is a little risqué,” said Combs. The comprehensive advertising campaign launches September 2007 in national and regional magazines and non-traditional media. Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Unforgivable Woman television commercials will be accompanied by webisodes – longer versions of the commercials to be made available at both Combs’ web site as well as his MySpace page and www.seanjohnfragrances.com.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. The Company’s products are sold in over 135 countries and territories under well-recognized brand names, including Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Prescriptives, Lab Series, Origins, M-A-C, Bobbi Brown, Tommy Hilfiger, La Mer, Donna Karan, Aveda, Jo Malone, Bumble and bumble, Darphin, Michael Kors, American Beauty, Flirt!, Good Skin(TM), Grassroots, Sean John, Missoni, Daisy Fuentes, Tom Ford Beauty, Mustang, Coach and Ojon.

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EMI MUSIC’S IMPERIAL RECORDS AND TERROR SQUAD ENTERTAINMENT RE-UP DISTRIBUTION DEAL TO RELEASE FAT JOE’S EIGHTH ALBUM, THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

EMI MUSIC’S IMPERIAL RECORDS AND TERROR SQUAD ENTERTAINMENT RE-UP DISTRIBUTION DEAL TO RELEASE FAT JOE’S EIGHTH ALBUM, THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

For Immediate Release:

New York, September 18th, 2007 — Imperial Records, a division of Capitol Music Group and Terror Squad Entertainment have signed a new deal to distribute Fat Joe’s next album entitled The Elephant in the Room, slated for release in early 2008. Fat Joe’s new release is a follow-up to his previous critically-acclaimed album, Me, Myself & I, featuring the double platinum single, “Make It Rain.”

Fat Joe’s The Elephant In The Room will feature production by the multi-platinum powerhouses that previously worked with Fat Joe on his earlier hits, including Scott Storch, Cool and Dre, DJ Khaled, Danjahandz and the Runners, as well as guest artists P. Diddy, Rick Ross, Fabolous and more.

This exciting news comes on the heels of Fat Joe’s hit single, “Make It Rain (featuring Lil’ Wayne)” which surpassed 1 million ring tone sales and was certified Platinum in RIAA’s Digital Ringtone program. Me, Myself & I, released on Imperial Records/EMI in 2006, continues to sell and make a strong statement for independent music. Some of the other impressive milestones Imperial has accomplished with Fat Joe and Terror Squad include Imperial’s first Top 10 single in more than 40 years, “Make It Rain (featuring Lil’ Wayne)” on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Chart, peaking at #6. The single also reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The album Me, Myself & I, peaking at #3 on the Billboard R&B/Hiphop Album Chart, debuting at #14 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. The album also received rave reviews in VIBE, the Source, Washington Post and the LA Times, among other publications.

Fat Joe said, “Working with Imperial is one of the greatest moves I ever made in my life! I never made as much money in my career as I have since I went independent. The Elephant in the Room is guaranteed to be a classic! Believe Dat!” Imperial Records will again spearhead the marketing and promotion efforts for the album.

The Elephant in the Room will be Fat Joe’s eighth album. Fat Joe’s previous albums as a solo artist and with Terror Squad have sold more than 4 million records worldwide. Some of Fat Joe’s successful albums and singles include, Don Cartagena, Jealous Ones Envy (J.O.S.E.), Loyalty and All Or Nothing. Some of his notable singles include “What’s Love (featuring Ashanti), “We Thuggin,” featuring R. Kelly and “Get It Poppin’ (featuring Nelly).” Another huge single was “Lean Back,” by the Terror

Squad which earned a Grammy nomination for best performance by a rap group or duo. Fat Joe is also a legendary member of the Diggin In The Crates Crew with Big L and Lord Finesse. He also launched the career of the his protégé, Big Pun, whose debut album Capitol Punishment sold in excess of 1.5 million copies, making Big Pun the first Latin rapper to sell over one million units.

Neil Levine, Imperial’s Senior VP/GM says, “Fat Joe is in a zone on this album which is now his 8th solo work and I think it’s his strongest to date. It’s truly amazing to be working with an artist that’s getting better and better over time. He’s never sounded more confident. I’m extremely pleased to be working with Joe once again and we’re getting ready to do big things!”

Lee Trink, President, Capitol Music Group comments, “I couldn’t be more thrilled to continue working with Fat Joe. Three things are certain: death, taxes, and Fat Joe delivering hit records. He is Hip Hop royalty and a jewel in the (Imperial) Capitol Music Group crown.”

Ronnie Johnson, Executive Vice President adds, “I’m excited to be working with Joe again! He’s a great ambassador for the label and a great partner.”

Imperial Records is a legendary imprint that grew to become the Rock n’ Roll and R&B powerhouse label home of Fats Domino, teen rock idol Ricky Nelson, the Temptations and Cher. The new Imperial, relaunched in June 2006 as an independent urban unit designed to be a breeding ground for new talent, is developing hit artists for a new generation. In addition to Fat Joe, recent Imperial projects include a re-launching of Levine’s own Penalty Recordings, Jin on Raptivism Records, previously unreleased material from the 6 time, Grammy-nominated Anthony Hamilton on Merovingian Music, which debuted at #3 on the Billboard Independent Album Chart, the debut album from Evidence of Dilated Peoples, the second release from singer/songwriter Donnie on Soulthought and the fourth release from female rapper, Rasheeda on D-Lo Entertainment.