Russell Simmons' Art for Life teams up with Bounty

Students from New York City public school PS 165 assisted Procter & Gamble's Bounty brand along with Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation co-founder and entertainment mogul Russell Simmons, hip-hop pioneer Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons, American fashion designer and humanitarian Tory Burch, and artist Amanda Williams in unveiling the completed Building Bounty-ful Bridges 33-foot painted mural. The mural is a compilation of all the completed pieces of the traveling arts program that toured the nation sponsored by Bounty in partnership with Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation.

Through Bounty's partnership with Rush Philanthropic, children from New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington D.C., New Orleans, and Cincinnati have collaborated in creating a large-scale painting depicting a bridge in their city and representing the "space between us." Youth groups in each city were able to showcase their creativity by being inspired by the city they live in and learn by doing the project with other children. This is in perfect sync with Bounty's mission to provide children with fun, hands-on activities that nurture their creativity and curiosity outside the classroom.

For more information on Bounty's partnership with Rush Philanthropic and fun, at-home art activities, visit www.bountymakeamessterpiece.com.

David Archuleta teams up with the Lisa Lopes Foundation

David Archuleta and Angels For A Cause (AFAC) partner with the Lisa Lopes Foundation (LLF) to help raise $10,000 to launch the new medical center in Honduras.

The Lisa Lopes Foundation medical center will serve thousands of families and children living in impoverished areas of Honduras , with health conditions among the worst in the Western Hemisphere . Honduras is the second poorest country in Central America .

An estimated 1.5 million Hondurans were without access to health care in 2008. With the highest Aids rate in Central America , the quality and access to health care are directly tied to income levels. Health care for the urban and rural poor is extremely limited.

The Lisa Lopes Foundation medical center will provide free health services, establish an ongoing rotation of dental and medical brigades that will provide on-site services, ensure that the center is prepared with the basics in dental and medical supplies and provide a comfortable working environment for Medical and Dental Brigades or anyone servicing the area and staying at the center.

All donations are tax deductible.

Donate today by visiting: http://lisalopesfoundation.org/afac.php.

Jay-z and Alicia Keys World Series Performance Rescheduled

The World Series performance featuring JAY-Z and Alicia Keys has been rescheduled to take place in Thursday's pre-game ceremonies, which airs on FOX starting at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.

The performance was changed due to the forecast for inclement weather for Wednesday, October 28. Staging for the performance could adversely impact the field if it is wet, creating damaged and unsafe playing conditions.

ROCAWEAR Lends support to Susan G. Komen to fight Breast Cancer

ROCAWEAR LENDS SUPPORT IN RECLAIMING WOMEN FROM BREAST CANCER. From October 1 through December 31, 2009 Rocawear will donate 5% of the retail price of its special edition Roc for the Cause Polo to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Circle of Promise with a minimum guaranteed donation of $20,000.

Breast Cancer continues to impact people from all backgrounds; there are significant differences within the mortality rates among racial groups. From 2000-2003, African American women had a 36 percent higher death rate than Caucasian women, giving them the poorest survival rate of any other racial or ethnic group for Breast Cancer.

The Roc for the Cure Polo is cotton and spandex with a five snap closure and ruching at bust. The polo will be available in black and white, each with a pink detail, and can be purchased for $44 at Macy's and Rocawear.com.

Monica's new show airs on BET this Tuesday!

After a brief hiatus from the music industry, Monica is back in the spotlight with an intimate, profound docu-drama that takes a look at her day-to-day world in the new original BET series MONICA: STILL STANDING. Beginning Tuesday, October 27 Monica will open her heart and life to viewers every week at 10:00 pm* and take them on her personal journey of survival and enlightenment. Viewers will have the chance to experience the many faces of Monica as she balances family, deals with trials, triumphs and health challenges, records her fifth album, "STILL STANDING" and tackles the hardest job of all - being a full-time mother of two young sons.

"It was very scary stepping into the type of situation that would expose me and my life," said Monica. "But I think that there are so many kids now that are aspiring to do exactly what I've done and I felt like that was worth me putting myself on the line so they would really understand what it's like to try and juggle both a music career and personal life."

Even with all of the success in her entertainment career as a Grammy® Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and actress, Monica's life has not been without its challenges. Yet, through the spiritual guidance of her parents, family and fiancée she withstood the storms of life and that same support keeps her standing today. Strong, poised and vivacious, Monica wants to show viewers and fans that anything is possible once you set your mind to do it.

Trey Songz to headline Aids Awareness Concert

On Saturday November 21, 2009 Grammy nominated and Atlantic Records recording artist Trey Songz will be headlining live in concert at the ASU Fox Theatre in San Bernardino, CA for the "READY HIV/Aids Awareness Concert" with celebrity guest appearances and performances.

The concert will be located at 374 West Court Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401 and vendor stationing at 4pm, concert opening at 5pm and last till approximately 11pm. Trey Songz released his 3rd studio album "Ready" September 2nd 2009 debuting at #3 on Billboard 100 and is completing his first headlining tour on behalf of BET this fall. The "READY" concert will include recording artists such as Miguel Jontel of Jive Records (RB/Pop), Jah-Free of Warner Bros Records (Hip-Hop/Pop), and Meaku of Timeless Entertainment (RB/Pop/Hip-Hop).

The purpose of this concert is to spread awareness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic that affects millions of people in the United States and Africa every year. The Empire in alliance with Kastle In The Air plan to have vendors associated with spreading HIV/AIDS awareness dangers as well as sponsors and influential organizations in the community at the venue for over the 2,500 expected ticket holders. Tickets for the concert are currently being sold at $35 regular entry and $65 for VIP entry. Our VIP entry guests will be receiving priority entry, priority seating, refreshments, gift bags, and admittance into the private HIV/AIDS Awareness & "Sex in the Entertainment Industry" symposium to include celebrity guests, Planned Parenthood and other HIV/AIDS awareness community sponsors.

For ticket sales please purchase at www.treysongz.com, www.thempireie.com and www.theflipcenter.com or request at (909) 908-5522.

AKON get as new radio show!

Toronto's New #1 Hit Music Station Virgin Radio welcomes multi-platinum superstar Akon to its team of jocks. Akon joins one of the biggest radio teams in the country with Ryan Seacrest, Mad Dog and Billie, Taylor and Biggs and Hollywood gossip blogger, Perez Hilton.

Starting Halloween night at 11:59pm, Akon will spin the top music in the world into the hottest 99 minute mix of non-stop high-voltage hits.From Gaga to Guetta; from Madonna to Rihanna - Akon's Hitlab will be Toronto's "destination" for Saturday night fun and dance.

Akon's Hitlab will also feature exclusive music from Hitlab.com, a new, interactive way for fans to discover new music and a resource for upcoming artists to promote their tracks. Listeners will vote to declare a weekly winner that will then face a new challenger the following week.

"Akon is one of the most influential voices in music today. He stands centre-stage as the #1 trendsetter in music, and I feel more than privileged to have him on the Virgin roster as our Resident DJ. Playing the hits ahead of the curve is what we aim for every day, and every hour. This show will ignite Saturday nights!" says Martin Tremblay, Virgin Radio's Program Director.

An exclusive launch party will take place in Toronto to celebrate the first broadcast of Akon's Hitlab, Akon invites listeners join him Halloween night at The Courthouse (57 Adelaide Street East, Toronto) for a special event featuring the top hitlab.com artists. At 11:59pm, Akon will be spinning the world premiere of his new show on Virgin. Listen to 999 Virgin Radio or go to www.virginradio.ca for all the details on how you could be part of the party.

Justin Timberlake will receive Heart of Hollywood in November

Justin Timberlake; Sam, Younes and David Nazarian; and Larry and Sandy Post will be honored by the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors at their annual Gala on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, California. The event, sponsored by Lexus, benefits the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Heart Stem Cell Center. As the event sponsor, Lexus donated a 2010 Lexus LS 600h L Luxury sedan for an opportunity drawing.

Justin Timberlake will receive the Heart of Hollywood Award during the event for his exemplary contributions to the entertainment industry. Sam Nazarian, along with his family members Younes and David Nazarian, will receive the Humanitarian Award for their numerous contributions to Los Angeles and Israel based communities including numerous charitable organizations. Larry and Sandy Post will receive the Philanthropic Leadership Award for their heartfelt dedication to their community and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. As a demonstration of their commitment, the Posts recently made a major lead gift to the Board of Governors Heart Stem Cell Center and currently serve on the Board of Governors of Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

The Gala benefits the Board of Governors Heart Stem Cell Center at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The Center focuses on new ways to regenerate the ailing heart using advanced cell-based treatments involving the patient's own adult, non-embryonic stem cells. The Center strives to provide better alternatives to traditional drugs, heart transplantation and implanted devices to help the 1.1 million Americans who suffer heart attacks each year as well as the 550,000 Americans diagnosed with heart failure.

Usher's non-profit organization teams up with MWW Group

MWW Group, (www.mww.com), one of the nation's top ten public relations firms, today announced the addition of Usher's New Look (UNL) to its client roster. Founded in 1999 by multi-platinum Grammy Winner Usher Raymond IV, UNL is a non-profit organization designed to increase youth-led community service. As agency of record for UNL, MWW worked alongside the organization to promote the launch of its "Powered By Service" youth empowerment initiative at the 2009 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI).

MWW Group's first assignment is to promote the launch of Powered By Service, a bold initiative to rebrand service and fundamentally change the role of youth in communities. Powered by Service is designed to motivate youth from disadvantaged backgrounds to take an active role in changing the most pressing problems facing their communities. Additionally, program participants are provided with grants and tools to help in their mission of becoming change agents. Also, MWW will help raise awareness of Usher Raymond's notable altruistic work and help expand his public identity from entertainer to humanitarian.

Pregnant Celebrity Moms endorse high-fashion maternity line debuting at Target

Today, millions of moms-to-be across America will be able to follow in the footsteps of trend-setting celebrity moms HEIDI KLUM, JESSICA ALBA, ASHLEE SIMPSON, TORI SPELLING & LAILA ALI who are all fans of the ultra-popular high-fashion maternity line Moody Mamas, by scooping up the brand new, affordable, capsule collection debuting on Target.com. Moody Mamas is revolutionizing maternity fashion by giving it a hip, stylish, sophisticated make-over with inspiration straight from the runways. The looks featured on Target.com will range from comfy loungewear to gorgeous dresses that are ideal for work and the upcoming holiday season.

The 2-year-old brand Moody Mamas, which has caught on like wildfire in Hollywood, is the brainchild of 2 fashion-savvy young women in their 20's, Marta Abrams and Elise Rosemarin, who are single and have never had children - admittedly an unlikely pair to design a maternity line - which is precisely why they have been so successful --throwing out the rulebook and shaking up the status quo by creating a bold, daring collection that has injected style and fashion flair back into the lives of expectant moms everywhere. It has also become the go-to maternity line for women across America and worldwide, available at more than 200 boutiques and other major retailers, including Nordstrom.com, Harrod's, and Belk's.

"We are very excited to offer Target.com this capsule collection which is a diffusion of our luxury line, Moody Mamas. After dressing some of Hollywood's hottest celebs, we are now looking forward to bringing our fabulous styles to moms across America," say Marta Abrams and Elise Rosemarin.

Unlike the moo-moo's of the past, Moody Mamas frees women and allows them to look hip and stylish for all 9 months of their pregnancy - and well beyond as the collection also transitions seamlessly to everyday wear after pregnancy. Millions of women spend nearly $1000 on a maternity wardrobe that in most cases, they will never wear again. In sharp contrast, Moody Mamas represents a smart investment in this tough economy - one that will last long beyond pregnancy and become a part of women's wardrobes even after childbirth.

To view the new Moody Mamas for Target collection, please visit
www.MoodyMamas.com

Avon Forges Partnership With Multi-Platinum Artist Fergie

Avon Products, Inc. recently announced a partnership with award-winning artist, Fergie. Avon is tapping the multi-talented singer, songwriter, fashion designer and actress to collaborate on a fragrance that embodies her unique character and appeal.

“I’m so excited to partner with Avon to develop my first-ever fragrance,” Fergie commented. “I’m always seeking out new ways to express myself, and fragrance is the perfect opportunity to share my originality and confidence with my fans, and the Avon consumer. I couldn’t be happier to be working with a brand with such a strong reputation for supporting women.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Fergie and feel she will resonate strongly with our Avon Representatives and customers both as a fashion/style icon and a bold, multi-talented woman,” says Jeri Finard, Senior Vice President and Global Brand President, Avon Products, Inc.

Fergie will make her first appearance on behalf of Avon on October 27th at the upcoming Avon Foundation for Women Annual Gala Event in New York City, where she will perform in support of Avon’s charitable efforts. The annual event celebrates champions who are changing women’s lives.

In development now, Fergie will be intimately involved in the development of the fragrance, including the scent, packaging, name and campaign. The fragrance will launch globally in August 2010 and in the U.S. in November 2010 and will be available exclusively through Avon Representatives worldwide.

I want to work for Diddy is BACK!

In the midst of a giant recession, at least one person's still hiring--Sean "Diddy" Combs. VH1's "I Want to Work for Diddy" is back for its second season, and Diddy is again on the hunt for the one assistant able to meet his super-high standards. A batch of 11 new hopefuls will be granted the opportunity to battle it out for one of entertainment's toughest jobs. "I Want to Work For Diddy 2" premieres Monday, November 2 at 10 PM ET/PT.

After an exhaustive nationwide search, VH1 found 11 determined young men and women with the raw potential to flourish under the wing of one of the world's most demanding CEOs. Each one-hour episode showcases a range of challenges, many based on the real life experiences of Diddy's previous assistants.

"Last season I was hands off and left it to the judges," says Diddy. "This season I'm taking a foot in ass, all over your brain approach to finding this assistant."

The applicants must do their best to impress not only Diddy but an intimidating panel of judges. Back from Season 1 are: Bad Boy executive Phil Robinson, Diddy's ultimate henchman, and former Diddy assistant Capricorn Clark, now global brand director for Sean "Diddy" Combs.

This season they will be joined by Diddy's mentor, the renowned business entrepreneur Andre Harrell, founder and president of Uptown Records. Throughout the season, Diddy will share his business acumen with viewers by setting up a series of challenges that test the skills of business efficiency and perseverance.

Who will win the coveted title of Diddy's assistant? Tune in for all the tears and meltdowns as we find out. Beginning Monday, October 26, fans can catch a sneak peek of the season's first episode on VH1.com - one week before the on-air premiere.

David Banner, Twista and others hold rally and shoot video to stop Chicago Violence!

Due to the recent brutal murder of Derrion Albert, which attracted worldwide press, and the more than 150 homicides in Chicago since the beginning of the year (www.chicagobreakingnews.com) major recording artists David Banner, Rhymefest, Naledge (from Kidz In The Hall), Skooda Chose, Twista, and producer 9th Wonder have united to raise awareness of the epidemic of violence among urban youth within Chicago by organizing an Anti-Violence rally. Additionally, the rally will serve as a creative canvas backdrop for the video shoot and release of the song "Something's Wrong."

On Tuesday, October 20th, 2009, at George's Music Room, located at 3915 West Roosevelt Rd - shoot time starts at 6:00 am. In attendance will be family members and friends of the victims of violence, Chicago Public School students, community organizations, churches, politicians and local residents. Participants are uniting to call for an end to senseless violence utilizing the Hip-Hop art form as a catalyst for change and a platform for youth to engage in community awareness and activism.

Local Chicago celebrities and artists including Twista, AK from Do or Die, Malik Yusef, Naledge, Tiffany of the Bad Girls Club, J-Niice (B-96), Leon Rogers (WGCI), Jamal Smallz (Power 92), The Cool Kids, Crucial Conflict, along with MTV host Sway will attend the rally/video shoot in support of the community and song.

Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow & Blythe Danner PSA for Volunteer Work

MC Lyte, Babyface, and Kristina DeBarge for Breast Cancer Awareness

THE HONEY COLLECTIVE is proud to participate in Breast Cancer Awareness month on October 15, 2009. The HONEY COLLECTIVE is throwing a pre-awareness event today at the Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles and is asking their patrons to provide a minimum $10 donation upon entry. All proceeds will go to the City of Hope-the leading research center for breast cancer research. Doors open at 8 p.m - 2 a.m Attendees will be able to sign up on site for the City of Hope Breast Cancer Walk under team "Honey Walks For Life." (Walk is scheduled for October 25, 2009)

The evening will open with women sharing their stories of survival and proceed into a night of talent "Performing for a Cure." This star-studded lineup consists of legendary female emcee Yo-Yo & rising star Kristina DeBarge as the host, MC Lyte on the 1's and 2's alongside Dj Rashida and Dj Eque, BabyFace will be featuring his new Artist from his label Soda Pop Music/Island Def Jam-Kristinia DeBarge, Asiah and V. Poet Mayda Del Valle of HBO's Def Poetry Jam & poet Christopher Hines of Word Sex & Fears amongst others will bless this very special night.

JAY-Z, EMINEM and DJ Hero(TM)

Firmly planting the arrival of DJ Hero(TM) as a new force in music and gaming, JAY-Z and EMINEM, two of the industry's most influential and successful artists, unveiled the hand-selected track list on their 2-CD pack included only in the DJ Hero Renegade Edition, Activision Publishing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) announced today. JAY-Z's CD -- his first "best of" compilation ever -- features one hit song from each of his 11 chart-topping studio albums, plus his contribution to the Notorious feature film soundtrack. The EMINEM CD contains deep album cuts, rarities and an all-new, unreleased track titled "Taking My Ball," making its exclusive debut only on the DJ Hero Renegade album. Fans eager to hear "Taking My Ball" before its October 27, 2009 debut with DJ Hero Renegade Edition can tune-in to the All Out Show on EMINEM's Sirius XM Radio Channel SHADE45 on October 16, 2009 at 6:00pm to hear the track drop before the game's release.

"JAY-Z and EMINEM are two of the biggest selling artists of the last decade and have influenced music, arts, entertainment, fashion and technology around the world," said Dan Rosensweig, president and CEO of Guitar Hero. "Their involvement with the game, especially the Renegade Edition and DJ Hero Renegade album, shows their commitment to being on the bleeding edge of entertainment."

In addition to the exclusive DJ Hero Renegade album, the DJ Hero Renegade Edition featuring JAY-Z and EMINEM includes a DJ Hero game, a premium Renegade turntable controller and a hard shell turntable carrying case that converts to a performance-ready DJ stand.

Master P teams up with OneMillionGifts.org

Businessman BBTV Chairman, P. Miller, teams up with OneMillionGifts.org by donating his money and volunteering his time to help accomplish the great mission for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season, which will be to feed and clothe at least 1 million of our world's less fortunate.

OneMillionGifts.org is a hands-on organization that sincerely cares about the community; ordinary people doing extraordinary things by connecting with families in need across the world. A large number of those being assisted are children and their parents who lack education, are homeless, have mental or physical disabilities, have life threatening illnesses, have parents facing addiction or come from single family homes or the foster care system.

P. Miller states, "Growing up in poverty made me realize that most crimes are committed during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Not only will we feed and clothe one million but also we can help prevent a lot of those in need from committing crimes like robbing and stealing the food or gifts they can't afford during the holidays. Our mission is to bring hope to families by offering programs that help educate and rehabilitate families back into society. My personal goal is to get everybody involved. Even with the current downfall of the economy, each one of us can help make a difference by volunteering or donating."

You too can make a real difference this holiday. For more information, go to: www.OneMillionGifts.org

Ludacris takes annual benefit dinner to Washington, DC

Multi-platinum-selling artist and actor Ludacris (real name Chris Bridges) will make a call for individuals to take an active role in community philanthropy at a National Press Club luncheon on Friday, October 23, 2009. The entertainer created the Ludacris Foundation in 2001 to increase leadership through education, healthy lifestyles and community engagement. The luncheon precedes the Foundation's annual Benefit Dinner, to be held for the first time in the nation's capital on October 24 at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center.

Ludacris previewed the topic of his speech by saying, "In today's world we have new issues and new challenges. The old way of looking at these issues and challenges have not rendered the outcomes we want. Logical thinking, while necessary is not sufficient -- we need lateral thinking (thinking outside our current frame of reference). We need a new type of leadership."

Ludacris, 27, was discovered as a young rapper by industry giants Jermaine Dupri and Timbaland. In the fall of 2000, he signed a deal with Russell Simmons' Def Jam Records and built his own label and production company, Disturbing the Peace. He has translated his success in the music industry to projects in movies and fashion. Ludacris starred as "Taj" in the feature film 2Fast 2Furious and "Anthony" in the Oscar-winning film Crash. He is currently developing a clothing line.

50 Cent adds DVD along with NEW CD

Though 50 Cent has sold nearly 30 million albums worldwide and scored eight Top 10 Hot 100 hits (including three #1s), he has not forgotten the hard times. So in these difficult economic days, the artist who debuted with Get Rich Or Die Tryin' will give something back to his fans by adding a free DVD of a full-length original movie to his much anticipated fourth album, Before I Self Destruct (Shady/Aftermath/Interscope), releasing Monday, November 23, 2009. In early September, 50 released the single "Baby By Me" produced by Polow da Don (Fergie, T.I., Ludacris).

The gritty 90-minute film, also titled Before I Self Destruct, written, directed and starring Curtis Jackson (aka 50 Cent), is a coming of age story about an inner city youth raised by a hardworking single mother. When his dream of becoming a basketball player fails to materialize, he finds himself employed in a supermarket. After his mother is tragically gunned down, Clarence (played by Jackson) is consumed by revenge and takes up a life of crime in order to support his younger brother.

But 50 Cent is offering even more for hip-hop fans with Before I Self Destruct. For a limited time, the package will also include a second DVD featuring "Two Turntables And A Microphone: The Life And Death Of Jam Master Jay," a documentary about 50 Cent's late mentor and friend. Hip-hop pioneer Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC gave 50 Cent his first big break in music by signing him to JMJ Records in the late 1990s.

Whitney Houston's going on Tour!

On the heels of her critically acclaimed, internationally chart-topping album I Look To You, Whitney Houston announced today the first leg of an eagerly anticipated European tour, her first major tour in more than 11 years. The UK concerts will be the must see shows of this decade as Houston returns to the stage to perform classic hits alongside her latest songs. I Look To You will be released in the UK on October 19, just one day after a massive appearance on the hit program The X Factor.

"This is my first full tour since the My Love Is Your Love tour and I am so excited to be performing for my fans around the world after all this time. I am putting together a great show and cannot wait to perform the songs from my new album I Look To You along with some of your favourites," said Whitney Houston.

Her European tour will see her perform in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium as well as the UK, with territories to be announced shortly.

In the twenty-five years since she recorded her history-making debut album, Whitney Houston has become a superstar, a legend, an icon. One of the bestselling female artists of all time, she has sold over 140 million albums worldwide and is the most awarded female artist in history with 411 awards to her name. Her longtime producer Clive Davis encouraged her to record her recent release I Look To You which has topped charts across the world.

TOUR DATES and TICKET ON-SALE DETAILS

Thursday, April 8 Manchester, UK Manchester Evening News Arena
Sunday, April 11 Glasgow, UK SECC
Tuesday, April 13 Birmingham, UK LG Arena
Thursday, April 22 Newcastle, UK Metro Radio Arena
Sunday, April 25 London, UK 02 Arena

Ticket On-Sale Information
All tickets go on-sale Friday, October 16 at 9am

For the Love of Ray J Returns!

Last season, Ray J was introduced to 14 beautiful women with hopes of finding his true soul mate. We all had our favorites but in the end Ray J only had eyes for Cocktail. After going through numerous eliminations, tears, and even a couple of fights, viewers across the country tuned in to see Ray J give his last champagne glass to that one special lady. The finale episode was the highest rated telecast on cable for the night and averaged 4.4 million total viewers. At the reunion everything seemed great for the happy couple, but unfortunately the love didn't last. Now Ray J is back and teaming up with VH1 again to find the woman of his dreams. With a new crop of gorgeous females from around the country, Ray J is determined to find love a second time around on "For The Love of Ray J 2" premiering Monday, November 2 at 9:00 PM*.

"For The Love of Ray J 2" will bring 19 beautiful single ladies to Ray J's luxurious mansion in the Hollywood Hills. With the help of VH1, Ray J will be able to see first-hand who can handle his fast-paced celebrity lifestyle. From hitting the hottest spots in LA to seeing if they can deal with the pressures of being Ray J's girl, these women will be put to the test. Every week the ladies will get a chance to convince Ray J that they can keep up with his life in the spotlight and that they will do anything "For The Love of Ray J 2."

Beginning Tuesday, October 27 fans can catch a sneak peek of the season's first episode on VH1.com - six days before the on-air premiere.

Hip Hop Summit in Houston

This week, Russell Simmons, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) and Walmart will convene the national Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment entitled "Get Your Money Right" in Houston. The event will offer valuable and timely financial information from financial experts, celebrities and community leaders. Free to the public, the summit will take place Sat., Oct. 17 at the Granville M. Sawyer Auditorium on the campus of Texas Southern University, 3100 Cleburne Street, Houston, Texas 27403. Doors open at 12:00 p.m.

Financial literacy is critical as multicultural communities are disproportionately impacted by the economic downturn. For example, the unemployment rate has increased and the share of the working-age population that is employed has fallen more for immigrant Latinos. In addition, the African-American job loss exceeds one million as a result of the recession, representing more than 60 percent of the total increase in the number of those unemployed.

"The recession continues to hit the minority communities the hardest and without financial literacy, those communities will not be able to move forward to improve their standards of living," said Russell Simmons, chairman and co-founder of HSAN. "The 'Get Your Money Right' Hip-Hop Summit in Houston will be the perfect opportunity for leaders in the Hip-Hop community to share invaluable information about financial empowerment."

"At Walmart, we understand the importance of financial management. This is why we continue to strive to provide our communities with resources and products at affordable prices to help individuals manage their personal finances," said Ron Acosta, regional vice president, Southwest Division, Walmart. "Our partnership with HSAN in this event and ongoing financial literacy programs, along with expanded financial products, services and locations, are an extension of our core mission to help people save money, so they can live better."

Confirmed artists and celebrities scheduled to participate in the Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment in Houston include Russell Simmons, BET's Alesha Renee, Slim Thug, and Dr. Benjamin Chavis. 97.9 The Box is the exclusive radio partner for the Hip-Hop Summit in Houston.

Actor Matt Damon brings clean water to India