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

Michael Jackson the Humanitarian

Celebrity Power Magazine is dedicated to showcasing the charitable efforts of celebrities. There is no bigger celebrity and no bigger humanitarian than Michael Jackson. Over the next few weeks, CPM will provide a positive balance to the media circus that will surround the passing of Mr. Jackson. Below is information about his stellar list of contributions to charities over his outstanding career.

Michael Jackson is a true humanitarian, an example to us all. He has devoted much time and money to a wide range of charities. He loves children and takes time out when touring secretly visting sick children. He also has special rooms at his home Neverland for sick and terminally ill children to stay over. He was listed in the 2000 edition of the Guiness Book Of World Records for breaking the world record for the "Most Charities Supported By a Pop Star". It states that Michael Jackson has supported 39 charity organizations either with monetary donations through sponsorships of their projects or by participating in their silent auction. We have made an alphabetical list of known charities that Michael Jackson has individualy supported publically throughout his career.

AIDS Project L.A.
American Cancer Society
Angel Food
Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles
BMI Foundation, Inc.
Brotherhood Crusade
Brothman Burn Center
Camp Ronald McDonald
Childhelp U.S.A.
Children's Institute International
Cities and Schools Scholarship Fund
Community Youth Sports & Arts Foundation
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
Dakar Foundation
Dreamstreet Kids
Dreams Come True Charity
Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Love Match
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Minority Aids Project
Motown Museum
NAACP
National Rainbow Coalition
Rotary Club of Australia
Society of Singers
Starlight Foundation
The Carter Center's Atlanta Project
The Sickle Cell Research Foundation
Transafrica
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
United Negro College Fund Ladder's of Hope
Volunteers of America
Watts Summer Festival
Wish Granting
YMCA - 28th Street/Crenshaw

source: allmichaeljackson.com

THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME - RIP MJ!

Beyonce & Solange Knowles to Perform Benefit Concert in Minneapolis on July 16

International superstar Beyonce will perform at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN on July 16 to benefit the Charles & Phyllis Newman Foundation and the Knowles Family charitable organization, The Survivor Foundation. One of the most widely recognized and highly respected women in pop music and a strong supporter of philanthropic efforts, Beyonce's latest album I Am . . . Sasha Fierce has spawned the worldwide hit "If I were a Boy," and the U.S. number one single "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)". Fellow soul songstress, and sister, Solange will join Beyonce as a special guest.

The concert will be for one night only and fans will enjoy live performances of chart-topping music from Beyonce and Solange. Concert tickets range from $39.00 to $1,000.00 and are available now at Target Center's Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or call 1.800.745.3000. Doors open at 5:30 PM on July 16.

The Newman Foundation supports programs of National and International significance that promote medical research and discovery in humans and animals that add to the quality of life and longevity of their lives.

Hollywood Celebrity Icons Partner with The ASHÉ Foundation

Today, Hollywood icons and athletes, Tom Arnold, Kenny Lattimore, Brandon Fobbs, Howard Hewett, Essence Atkins, Claudia Wells, Jonathan Bennett, Teddy Riley, Niecy Nash, Antonio Cromartie, Harry Smith, Ananda Lewis, Saxophonist Mark Allen Fenton will perform, and many more will be on tap to join The ASHÉ Foundation as they wash the feet and place clean white socks and adequate shoes on the displaced and disadvantage men in the courtyard of The Midnight Mission located at 601 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Clergy leaders, Pastor Barry Lyons of Living Waters of the San Fernando Valley, Pastor Charles Humphrey of Hope's House Ministries and Rev. John W. Miller of Community Lutheran Church of Los Angeles along with several members of their church, will also be on site to lend a hand to this day of loving and serving the displaced.

If you or someone you know has a brand new pair of men's shoes to donate to the Midnight Mission event on June 24th, please contact The ASHÉ Foundation at (323) 850-6964.

For more information about The ASHÉ Foundation visit:
www.theashefoundation.org

'BET AWARDS '09 Partners With Yahoo! Music

BET, the largest African American targeted media company, and Yahoo! Music, one of the world's largest music sites, are coming together for a content and promotional partnership in support of the BET AWARDS '09, the #1 program in cable television among African Americans.

As part of the partnership, Yahoo! Music will showcase for its users originally produced BET video segments in conjunction with this year's telecast, including Jamie Foxx, Beyonce and Jay-Z. Yahoo! Music will also offer its users access to exclusive red carpet photography from the BET AWARDS '09 and post-show video content.
Yahoo! will also promote the BET AWARDS '09 site (www.bet.com/betawards) across multiple Yahoo! properties, including Yahoo! Music (http://music.yahoo.com/), Yahoo! Entertainment (http://entertainment.yahoo.com/), and Yahoo! TV (http://tv.yahoo.com/)

Hosted by Jamie Foxx, the BET AWARDS '09 will bring together the brightest stars in music, sports and entertainment in Los Angeles' historic Shrine Auditorium for a night of exhilarating LIVE performances on Sunday, June 28 at 8:00 p.m.* This year viewers will be wowed with show-stopping performances by Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyonce, Maxwell, Ne-Yo, Mary Mary, Fabolous, Young Jeezy and Soulja Boy, and Queen Latifah, Taraji P. Henson, Idris Elba, Sherri Shepherd and Paula Patton will attend as presenters. BET will also celebrate the musical legacy and contributions of the soul trio, The O'Jays, who will be presented with this year's Lifetime Achievement Award, and Alicia Keys and Wyclef Jean will receive the Humanitarian Award.

Visit BET.com for BET On Blast video highlights, photos and continuous BET AWARDS '09 updates at www.bet.com/betawards

Ed Hardy Vodka Presents the NBA Pre Draft Party, TONITE IN NYC!

Ed Hardy Vodka Presents the 2009 Pre Draft party for the 2009 NBA draft class. The event is being held tonight at Katra Lounge, located at 217 Bowery st in Manhattan. This is held the day before the official NBA draft at Madison Square Garden and should be a great outlet for all the rising stars of the NBA. This will be a star studded event. The red carpet will be kicked off at 10:30pm and will have some of the best in hip hop, sports, acting and entertainment gracing it. The Sponsored drink Ed Hardy Vodka will be flowing throughout the night and the music will be hosted by mix tape extraordinaire Superstar Jay and international DJ/Producer, DJ Sweets. The event will be open to all with a RSVP. This will enable a great mix of industry professionals and the every day working person, which is the motto of event coordinators CheckMate New York.

Ed Hardy Vodka unlike other 'designer' brands, is a premium wheat blended vodka distilled and filtered five times, bottled and imported from the Cognac region of France. It's smooth quality far excels that of other premium brands, the reception has been overwhelming and to add uniqueness to the brand, each bottle is decorated with original Christian Audigier artwork which consumers consider a collector's item and saves the bottle as a souvenir.

STEVIE WONDER, ALICIA KEYS, WILL.I.AM, T-PAIN, JESSE CLEGG, GLORIA GAYNOR AND EMCEE WHOOPI GOLDBERG TO JOIN THE MANDELA DAY CONCERT LINEUP

46664 and the Nelson Mandela Foundation recently announced that Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Will.i.am, T-Pain, Gloria Gaynor and musician Jesse Clegg will join the lineup of artists performing at the Mandela Day concert celebration on July 18th. Whoopi Goldberg will serve as emcee for the event, which also marks Nelson Mandela's 91st birthday. The concert originally announced for Madison Square Garden will now be held at historic Radio City Music Hall.

The additional performers will join Aretha Franklin, Wyclef Jean, Queen Latifah, Dave Stewart, Josh Groban and Jesse McCartney, along with Angelique Kidjo, Baaba Maal, the Soweto Gospel Choir, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Chris Chameleon, Freshlyground, Emmanuel Jal, Loyiso, Sipho Mabuse, Vusi Mahlasela, Thandiswa Mazwai, Suzanna Owiyo and many more.

Further invited guests include France's First Lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and Italy's Zucchero. Hollywood legends and 46664 supporters Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Forest Whitaker, Susan Sarandon and many others will also be in attendance.

"We are so grateful to Madison Square Garden for making their iconic Radio City Music Hall available to us," said Tim Massey International Director of 46664. "We can think of no better home for the launch of Mandela Day than the venue that has a long history of hosting events that give back to the community, such as Comic Relief, VH1's Save the Music and Time's 75th Anniversary."

The concert has been made possible by the continuing support of Zain, a leading mobile telecommunications company that has 24 operations across Africa and the Middle East, who were also one of the main sponsors of the London 90th birthday celebrations.

"Mr. Mandela is an iconic statesman whose sacrifice and leadership has had an enormous impact on humanity. Honoring him by raising funds for his foundation is in line with Zain's global ambitions and corporate social responsibility philosophy," said Dr. Saad Al Barrak, CEO of Zain.

The concert is the culmination of a week-long series of events in New York City in celebration of the first-ever Mandela Day, designed as a call around the world for people to honor Nelson Mandela's inspiration and values. The activities include a Ralph Applebaum designed exhibition of Mr. Mandela's life and the work of his many 46664 ambassadors, as well as a gala fundraising dinner, both at Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall.

'46664 - Mandela Day Celebration' Radio City Music Hall concert tickets prices range from $75-$500, with VIP packages available. All tickets are available at http://www.ticketmaster.com, livenation.com, thegarden.com and charge by phone at 800-745-3000. For VIP packages visit ticketmaster.com. Current ticketholders will be contacted about reseating. For further information call Madison Square Garden Guest Relations at 212-465-6225

For more information visit www.MandelaDay.com

will.i.am Grants First Four Recipients on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show'

Singer/Songwriter/Actor/Activist will.i.am has just announced the establishment of his "i.am scholarship" fund. The fund, administered by Scholarship America, will annually provide at least one graduating high school student with full tuition, books, and fees to a four year accredited college or university.

Will introduced his new program on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" earlier this week where he surprised four students with the gift of continued education. Doing his part to inspire the youth of America, Will told the winners, "The only thing you have to worry about is succeeding and showing the world that the youth is the future of America and the world."

Scholarship America is a national nonprofit organization that helps students attain their dream of college through the creation and administration of scholarship assistance and college-readiness programs.

will.i.am created the "i.am scholarship" program to assist students who want to attend college but need financial assistance to make it a reality.
For additional information, please visit www.iamscholarship.org or www.dipdive.com.

Christian Audigier to Celebrate Birthday With a Bash During 2009 Cannes Film Festival

Famed fashion designer Christian Audigier is celebrating his 51st birthday with an exclusive, invitation only party during the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2009 at the VIP Room, Palm Beach Casino on the Croisette in Cannes, France. Festivities start at midnight. The celebration will take place at the city's hottest nightclub and includes special celebrity performances from Lenny Kravitz and 50 Cent, with a special appearance by Dave Stewart. Celebrity DJ Ruckus is slated to spin the turn tables.

Last year's celebration in Los Angeles included celebrity guests and appearances by Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Macy Gray, Snoop Dogg, Fergie, Johnny Hallyday, Pamela Anderson, Alessandra Ambrosio, Kim Kardashian, and Reggie Bush, to name a few. This year's party is even bigger as Christian celebrates his birthday and return to his homeland of France.

"It is exhilarating to celebrate my birthday back home during the most exciting time in Cannes, the film festival," Christian Audigier said. "This is going to be the best party in Cannes, and I can't wait to celebrate and party all night with all of my family and friends!"

Jamie Foxx will host 2009 BET AWARDS!

BET Networks announced that Academy Award-winning actor and GRAMMY Awards nominated R&B artist Jamie Foxx has been selected to grace the stage as the host of the BET AWARDS '09. As the #1 rated awards show among African American viewers, the ninth annual BET Awards will not disappoint as the brightest stars in music, sports and entertainment reunite in Los Angeles' historic Shrine Auditorium for a night of exhilarating LIVE performances on Sunday, June 28. This year viewers will be wowed with show-stopping performances by Maxwell and Ne-Yo with more performers to be named shortly. Moreover, BET will celebrate the musical legacy and contributions of the soul trio, the O'Jays who will be presented with this year's Lifetime Achievement Award.

Kim Kardashian's new workout DVD for women with Curves!

Photo: KimKardashian.com

Style maven and trend setter Kim Kardashian announces her latest styling endeavor Amazon.com's #1 Buns Workout - "Fit In Your Jeans By Friday." Produced and distributed by Watch It Now Entertainment, the three-title fitness DVD series, stylized to have you crunching, lunging and wriggling into the latest denim trends in no time, launched at Kitson boutique on May 9th, 2009.
"Women need a realistic body image. My program is designed to tone your best assets, not lose them," says Kardashian. "For me, skinny is just a style of jeans - not a goal."

Kardashian's experience styling clients has lent insight into key muscle groups, that when kept toned and tight - can boost anyone's self esteem to wear Hollywood's favorite denim. Wrangling Hollywood's best trainers, Kardashian customizes workouts for Core (The Cigarette Jean), Abs (The Boyfriend Jean), and Backside (The High Waisted Jean).

Setting Kardashian's fitness approach apart from the pack, "Fit In Your Jeans By Friday" enlists her favorite trainers, and includes "No excuse, No equipment" five minute drills - for the recession proof way to remain responsible about your health, no matter how pressed for time (or cash) you are.

"This is the all-access pass to my personal training sessions - a look at my favorite workouts customized by the best of the best," shares Kardashian. The rapid results workout series is jam packed with "How To" and "Bonus" sections featuring trainers Jen Galardi and Patrick Goudeau, out takes and bloopers to reassure women that there is no expertise needed to get results - just commitment and effort.

More information available at www.fitinyourjeansbyfriday.com

Serena Williams Launches new clothing line

Serena Williams can add another victory to her impressive list of accomplishments with the highly successful launch of Serena Williams Signature Statement, her new collection of fashion, accessories and jewelry on HSN and www.hsn.com. HSN viewers responded quickly to the stylish original designs with 25,000 pieces selling out after just 3 hours of air time during HSN's primetime debut (Thursday-Saturday morning) April 30 - May 2.

Serena Williams Signature Statement is a complete accessories collection including handbags, jewelry and apparel that ranges from $16.50 for the Signature Statement Rings of Bling Drop Earrings up to $99.95 for the Signature Statement Flowing Floral Reversible Maxi Dress.

During the launch, Serena modeled her collection, told charming anecdotes about the inspiration behind each piece and took calls from elated fans from around the country. Meanwhile, viewers snapped up pieces quickly, with 80% of the items selling out immediately. One of the most popular pieces was the famous Lucky Ring Serena wears during each of her winning matches. Additionally, nearly every handbag and fashion jewelry piece was spoken for by the end of her last show on Saturday morning.

"I love to make a statement both on and off the court. Passion, drive and hard work have taken me down this and many other creative paths throughout my life," said Serena. "As with tennis, it takes a lot of discipline and precision to make beautiful things come to life. This is a dream come true for me to share truly gorgeous things that I love with the world on HSN."

"Considering Serena's passion for fashion and the amount of energy she has devoted to this new collection it's not surprising that her debut on HSN was such a success," said Mindy Grossman, Chief Executive Officer, HSN, Inc. "She is a powerhouse both on and off the court and we can't wait to introduce new additions to the collection in the coming months."

Serena will continue to introduce new items to her Signature Statement collection at HSN, with the next collection out this fall. Visit hsn.com to see the collection, and to sign up for show alerts.

Quincy Jones receives World Malaria Day Award

Source:www.Looktothestars.org

Beyonce & Hamburger Helper Feed America!

General Mills' Hamburger Helper® is partnering with Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Beyoncé to help Feeding America deliver more than 3.5 million meals to local food banks through the Show Your Helping Hand™ campaign. The effort is being launched in conjunction with Beyoncé's U.S. "I AM…" Tour.

"Through the work I do with my Survivor Foundation, I've been committed to helping families get back on their feet in difficult times," said Beyoncé. "That's why I'm excited to get involved in this effort to help Feeding America deliver more than 3.5 million meals to local food banks. If we all show a helping hand, together we can make a difference in the fight against hunger."

Fans can support the campaign in three ways: by submitting codes from specially marked boxes of Hamburger Helper® online at www.showyourhelpinghand.com; by donating non-perishable food items at Beyoncé's "I AM…" Tour concerts in select cities across the U.S.; or by logging on to www.showyourhelpinghand.com to donate money.

According to Feeding America, hunger affects one in eight Americans, and the demand on local food banks has grown by more than 30 percent in the past year.
"We all have the opportunity to show our helping hands and help fight hunger in America," said Beth Brady, Vice President at General Mills, the maker of Hamburger Helper®. "By partnering with Beyoncé and Feeding America, we can collectively draw attention and resources to the critical issue of hunger in America."

To learn more about the Show Your Helping Hand™ campaign and to track campaign donation progress, visit www.showyourhelpinghand.com.

To learn more about Beyoncé and her "I AM…" tour, visit www.beyonce.com.

KATT WILLIAMS TO HOST CELEBRITY BASKETBALL GAME FOR CHARITY

On Saturday, July 18, 2009, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will produce one the most anticipated events of the year, the 2nd Annual "One Child at a Time" Celebrity Basketball Game. The fundraiser event will be hosted by famed comedian Katt Williams and feature popular sports icons, on-air personalities and celebrities from the world of television, music and film showcasing their athletic skills at the USC Galen Center in Los Angeles at 2:00 p.m.

Hollywood actors and professional athletes will all come together in support of the government organization to eliminate child abuse and neglect by promoting quality foster care and adoption programs. This exciting hoops event for charity boasts fun and affordable family entertainment which includes an explosive pre-game kickoff performance, an entertaining half-time show and chances to win great prizes. Additionally, fans will have the opportunity to meet, greet, and obtain free autographs and photographs from their favorite sport heroes and celebrities.
Suiting up this year are Antwon Tanner (One Tree Hill), Terrell Suggs (Baltimore Ravens), Jeremy Suarez (The Bernie Mac Show), Tyler James Williams (Everybody Hates Chris), Brian Cook (Houston Rockets), Cedric Ceballos (Maywood Buzz), Camille Winbush (The Bernie Mac Show), Melvin Jackson (The Wire), Nana Gbewonyo (Coach Carter), Gary Payton (Retired), recording artists STIX, Eric "Lil Eazy E" Wright Jr., DJ B-DO, Lil Al B. Sure, Warren G, Jay Rock, world-renowned athletes and other celebrities.

Event Details
Time: Doors open at 2:00 p.m., Game- 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
General Admission Tickets: $12.50 Available at USC Box Office
Location: USC Galen Center at 3400 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90007
Visit http://www.ocaatevents.org for up-to date event information.

Kenya Moore produces new film starring David Banner & Boris Kodjoe

Boris Kodjoe and David Banner land starring roles in the upcoming independent feature film, "The Confidant". Production is slated to begin in Los Angeles on May 13th. This will be the first, of many, feature films from Actress, Producer and former Miss USA, Kenya Moore's "Moore Vision Media, Inc.".

"The Confidant" is a tantalizing suspense thriller, written and directed by award winning writer Alton Glass. The movie is an intricately woven tale about childhood best friends that have an unusually strong bond and an even more intriguing secret.
In the film, both Kodjoe and Banners characters are on the path to promising futures, one as a first round NFL draft pick, and the other a talented artist. A complicated web of lies, gambling, murder, and a pact between friends, sends one to prison and the other to fame. After eleven years locked away, the innocent (Banner) comes to collect on the debt, and is determined to have the life that was taken away from him…by any means necessary!

The film is scheduled to be released Fall 2009.

Fan's can get behind the scenes "tidbits and chances to visit the set, directly from David Banner, by following him on Twitter.com/THEREALBANNER.

Hip Hop Mogul 50 Cent promotes new video game

Multi-platinum selling rap artist 50 Cent made an appearance at the Manhattan Play N Trade store on April 30, 2009. to promote his new video game, 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand.

Play N Trade of Manhattan, located at 137 E. 13 Street, hosted the event which featured Blood on the Sand playing on one of three demo station game consoles as well as customer meet and greet with 50 Cent.

Roger Lloyd, Executive Vice President of Marketing at Play N Trade, said it's an honor to have such a famous New York City icon in the store."50 Cent is well-known, not only as a rap music icon but also as a gamer," Lloyd said. "We are excited to have him here and can't wait for this exciting event."

www.playntrade.com

Swizz Beatz helps Hennessy Launch 'Hennessy Black'

Hennessy, the number one cognac in the world, announced the limited launch of Hennessy Black in 10 markets throughout the US including Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, New York City, Ohio, Washington DC and Massachusetts.
Packaged in a sleek, bold black bottle, Hennessy Black is a versatile blend of 35 to 45 unique, pale and gold colored eaux-de-vie selected for their elegant floral characteristics.

The launch is being supported by traditional and non traditional advertising including out of home media and digital initiatives all communicating the key "Done Different" strapline. To showcase the full versatility and "mixability" of the new blend, Hennessy Black has collaborated with an eclectic mix of performers on projects ranging from dance, music and video that reflect the premium mixability of the product. This includes a collaboration with legendary music artist and producer Swizz Beatz that resulted in an original song, "When I Step Into the Club". "It all came together so quickly and organically," said Swizz Beatz. "Everyone that hears this song can't get the hook out of their heads. It's contagious!" With a distinct contrast of high and low tones, the Swizz Beatz-produced song will also be featured in an original video from renowned director Hype Williams.

The JabbaWockeeZ of "America's Best Dance Crew" fame will perform live at a star-studded black carpet launch event in New York City on May 5, where Swizz Beatz will join on stage to perform the original song for the first time.

This new cognac-done-differently is now available in 1.0L bottles exclusively in the on-trade in 10 markets including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Indianapolis, New Orleans, New York, Phoenix and Washington DC. The 750ml bottle will be available in liquor stores from September.

For more information on Hennessy Black, go to WWW.HENNESSYBLACK.COM

Russell Simmons and the ISB Join Forces in Exclusive Marketing Alliance

International Speakers Bureau (iSB) www.internationalspeakers.com, a leading global speakers bureau offering unparalleled access to the world's top keynote speakers and acclaimed entertainment personalities, announced that it has signed an exclusive marketing alliance with Russell Simmons. As part of this alliance, iSB will provide exclusive representation as Mr. Simmons' booking agent in the United States and international markets relative to public/private speaking engagements and related requests.

"We at iSB are extremely excited to enter into this partnership with Russell Simmons," said Michelle Lemmons-Poscente, iSB Founder and Chairman. "Russell is a visionary and cultural icon, whose impact can be felt around the globe. His entrepreneurial success is equally matched by his philanthropic spirit and endeavors to serve the under-served."

Russell Simmons emphasized, "I believe that this agreement with iSB will give me the platform and resources necessary to promote a new way of thinking in the business community that can affect and leverage positive social change." He continued, "I feel strongly there needs to be a paradigm shift to keep pace with today's evolving socio-economic climate."

Source: International Speakers Bureau
Web Site: http://www.internationalspeakers.com/

Irv Gotti's BACK ON VH1

"Gotti's Way 2" Premieres Monday, May 4 on VH1 at 10:30 PM ET/PT

Irv Gotti and his family are back, and this time around it's all about "breaking the cycle." The first season of "Gotti's Way" followed music mogul Irv Gotti in his efforts to resurrect his record label after being acquitted of money laundering charges in 2004. Now back for its second season, "Gotti's Way 2" finds Irv still trying to breathe new life into his label, The Inc., as well as also juggling his responsibilities as a husband and father of three.

Premiering on Monday, May 4 at 10:30 PM ET/PT, "Gotti's Way 2" provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Irv's company and the music machine that he is, working with artists such as Ashanti, Lloyd, Ja Rule and more. Convinced that that hip-hop needs a shot in the arm and thinks he's found what he's looking for in his latest artist, Newz. The hip-hop mogul will pull out all of the stops to break Newz and halt the freefall of the suffering record industry.

"Gotti's Way 2" will also continue to follow the tumultuous relationship between Irv and his estranged wife, Deb, by exposing their struggle to mend a severed relationship and make it functional for the sake of their family.

"Gotti's Way 2" is a 51Pictures Production; created by and executive produced by Cris Abrego. Jeff Olde, Jill Holmes and Kristen Kelly serve as Executive Producers for VH1.

Universal Motown Signs Grammy Winner Ne-Yo's Protégé Jadyn Maria

Universal Motown Records announces the signing of Grammy Award winner Ne-Yo's protégé Jadyn Maria. The gifted singer-songwriter prepares to introduce herself to the world with her debut single, "Good Girls Like Bad Boys," featuring Flo-Rida. The infectious pulsing electronic track will soon heat up Top 40 and Crossover radio airwaves.
Born in Puerto Rico but raised in Nashville, the 24-year-old songbird began developing her strong vocals skills in the church choir at the age of two. As a teenager, Jadyn Maria realized that music is her calling, and decided to pursue a career in entertainment. Soon after, she inked a songwriting deal with Universal Music Publishing.

A fateful meeting with Tango, co-founder of Ne-Yo's Compound Entertainment management company, led Jadyn Maria to Atlanta, where she was immediately put to work in the recording studio with producer Chuck Harmony (Janet Jackson, Ne-Yo and Celine Dion). Days later, Jadyn Maria received the call that changed her life: "Hi Jadyn, this is Ne-Yo. I just wanted to let you know I heard the songs you just recorded and I would like to sign you as an artist." It was an offer she couldn't refuse.
In 2008, Jadyn Maria moved to Atlanta, signed to Compound Entertainment, and began working on her debut album. Says Ne-Yo: "A sweet tone, a gorgeous smile, a bubbly yet strong persona—not to mention a rather strong pen game—made Jadyn Maria just what I was looking for. It's these attributes that will also make her a name you will remember."

Check out and enjoy "Good Girls Like Bad Boys" now streaming on Jadyn Maria's MySpace.com page.

http://www.myspace.com/officialjadynmaria

USHER tells kids to BE ICONIC

MTV Shows

As part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America's (BGCA) new advocacy campaign -- BE GREAT -- five-time Grammy award winner, philanthropist and Boys & Girls Club alumnus Usher today unveiled a new billboard featuring his childhood picture and a call-to-action -- BE ICONIC. Usher joins some 25 prominent alumni in the new advocacy campaign to help increase public awareness and understanding about the positive impact of Clubs.

Other Club alumni joining Usher in the BE GREAT advocacy campaign include: Academy award-winning actor and national spokesperson for BGCA -- Denzel Washington, Muhammad Ali, Ashanti, Swin Cash, Gen. Wesley Clark, Bill Clinton, Bill Cosby, Cuba Gooding Jr., Michael Jordan, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Queen Latifah, Mario Lopez, John Mellencamp, Edward James Olmos, Shaquille O'Neal, Smokey Robinson, Martin Sheen, John Singleton, Ruben Studdard, Courtney B. Vance, Mark Wahlberg and Kerry Washington.

On May 14, Usher will be inducted into BGCA's prestigious Alumni Hall of Fame (AHOF) at the organization's 103rd National Conference in Atlanta.


Source:MTV.com

Wolverine has a heart!

Hugh Jackman of X-Men Origins: Wolverine fame recently donated $100,000 to two charities, Charity:Water and Operation of Hope. The charities were chosen based on the best 140 character or less message on twitter. The winners were announced on Ryan Seacrest’s Radio Show.

Charity:Water is a non-profit which focuses on bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations. For more information, visit www.charitywater.org

Operation of Hope is a non-profit medical foundation. Its mission is to donate surgeries to children who have facial deformities. For more information, visit www.operationofhope.org.

To follow Hugh Jackman on Twitter log on to www.twitter.com/realhughjackman

X-Men Origins: Wolverine is in theatres this Friday – MAY 1st.

NEW ISSUE COMING SOON!!!!

Hello to all readers!!!! Thank you for all the love that Celebrity Power Magazine gets all over the country. Stay tuned for more information about our new issues coming out this year. Our next issue will be released this June and it's called THE MUSIC ISSUE. Our MUSIC ISSUE is going to be SPECTACULAR, with some of the biggest names in music! MUCH SUCCESS TO YOU ALL!

J. Hill
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CELEBRITY POWER MAGAZINE - 2nd ANNUAL CIAA EDITION

Jermaine Dupri and Janet in DUBAI

50 Cent and Bette Midler open a park!!!

Diddy, Jay-z, Mary J Blige, Beyonce, & Kevin Liles hold Obama Rall!

Jay-z: He Came, He Saw, He Conquered Part 7

Jay-z: He Came, He Saw, He Conquered Part 6

Jay-z: He Came, He Saw, He Conquered Part 5

Jay-z: He Came, He Saw, He Conquered Part 4

Jay-z: He Came, He Saw, He Conquered Part 3

Jay-z: He Came, He Saw, He Conquered Part 2

Jay-z Documentary: He Came, He Saw, He Conquered Part 1

T.I. Votes for the first time EVER!

Sean John 10th Fashion Show @ Macy's Atlanta

Shout out to www.indakno.com for the video.

50 Cent's New Reality Show - The Money & The Power!!!!

Diddy and Ciroc Vodka Commercial

Russell Simmons B-Day & Global Grind Launch Party

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Much love to Aquarius Williams for the video....check her on youtube @
http://www.youtube.com/user/aquariuswilliams

SECRET LIFE OF BEES SCREENING IN CHARLOTTE, NC

You are cordially invited to the premiere private screening for “The Secret Life of Bees.” The premiere will be held at the Ballantyne Village Theatre (14825 John J. Delaney Drive Charlotte, NC 28277) at 7pm. There will be special invited guest and giveaways!

Please make sure you click the link below and register for the FREE screening compliments of RushmoreDrive.com.

***We have a limited amount of tickets and we will not allow unregistered guest to attend.

We ask that all guest are come with validate identification to check in. Photographers will be present so come prepared to bee scene.

Event: Private Screening for “The Secret Life of Bees.”
When: October 14, 2008 at 7pm
Where: Ballantyne Village Theatre (14825 John J. Delaney Drive Charlotte, NC 28277)
Attire: Bee Scene- Bee Ready for the cameras

“The Secret Life of Bees” Registration link: http://secretlifeofbees-charlotte.eventbrite.com/

So, REGISTER for the movie and come out and bee scene.

For additional information on the private premiere screening please contact: The IT Factor at 919.247.5973 or via email at socialdirector22@gmail.com

Wishes Happen Everyday!!!

NBA team makes magic for Wish Foundation youth. Five children suffering from various illnesses recently rode aboard the Detroit Pistons’ jet Roundball One with a special destination. The youth, who are affiliated with the Make A Wish Foundation that caters to children with often terminal afflictions, were treated to a Disney World Trip. Pistons center Kwame Brown played the main host to the children, though he admitted to chickening out of taking some of the amusement rides. Parents accompanying the youth expressed gratitude, some tearfully, for the team’s kindness in providing the experience.

Story from: www.bet.com

Bow Wow Steps Up and OUT for Voting Campaign!!

Bow Wow steps out on voter campaign.

Rapper Bow Wow is taking the lead, and he’s hoping that the millions of Americans will follow. On Wednesday, he will start his Walk Across America in an effort to encourage people, particularly young people, to get to the polls on Election Day. The Walk Across America will begin in Atlanta and continue through numerous other cities, including Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and New York City, stopping at colleges, universities and radio stations. Bow Wow is working with Declare Yourself and Black Youth Vote, two non-partisan organizations that will be assisting with the registration efforts at each stop and helping to reinforce the importance of youth voter participation. Students and elected officials from both major parties will also be invited to take part in the efforts in each city. “It’s important for the youth to participate because we’re tomorrow’s leaders. We need to make sure that our voices are heard and have a say in the decisions that will affect our lives and our country for years to come,” says Bow Wow, 21. In addition to Walk Across America, Bow Wow is currently wrapping up work on his sixth album, New Jack City, Pt. II, which will hit stores in December. And on Christmas Day, his latest film, Hurricane Season, in which he co-stars alongside Forest Whitaker, will debut in movie theaters. This television season, Bow Wow can also be seen on HBO’s popular series, Entourage, in the recurring role of Charlie, a stand-up comedian.


Story pulled from: www.bet.com

JI Group Hosts Red Carpet!!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Rochelle Hill
917-446-1752
Rochelle@thejigroup.com


JI GROUP Hosts Red Carpet for Darrin Dewitt Henson and his Universal Film, The Express Henson’s Commanding Movie Portrayal of Jim Brown, in Theaters October 10


New York, NY – JI GROUP will celebrate the accomplishments of Darrin Dewitt Henson, with an exclusive, engagement from 10 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. at Aspen Restaurant/Lounge, Fri. Oct. 3. The NAACP Image Award nominee, is best known for his five-season role, as street hustler turned husband and father, Lem Van Adams, in the hit television show Soul Food. Based on the incredible, true story of Syracuse University football pro Ernie Davis, the first African American to win a Heisman Trophy and the first Heisman Trophy winner, of any race, at Syracuse, The Express (www.theexpressmovie.com) offers up a reinvented Henson in his role as Jim Brown, of whom some say is the best running back of all-time. Starring along side Dennis Quaid, Charles Dutton, Rob Brown and Omar Benson Miller, Henson demonstrates why his transition from the TV screen to the big screen was well worth it.
The JI Group will provide its stellar, far from standard, cosmopolitan celebration for Darrin Dewitt Henson and his celebrity friends, as he brings Hollywood back to his hometown of New York. 500 hundred tastemakers, business elites and style divas in the entertainment, media, marketing, public relations, finance and fashion industries will be checking their inboxes, this week, for their e-invitations to this red carpet bash.


Exclusive invitations to a “Dialogue with Darrin,” will take place pre-party-time, where Darrin will have an intimate discussion with guests on his role as Jim Brown, the process of making the movie and host a brief Q & A session. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in a private photo session and receive swag bags that include special autographed items courtesy of Henson.


About Darrin Dewitt Henson
Darrin Dewitt Henson, a Bronx, NY native, is an actor, producer, and director. Henson had a lead role in Sony Screen Gems STOMP THE YARD last year. STOMP THE YARD opened #1 at the box office, taking in 21 million its first weekend. Darrin plays Grant, the lead stepper of Mu Gamma. Debuting in March of 2007, Henson starred in the HBO Film LIFE SUPPORT, featuring Queen Latifah. In THE SALON, starring Vivica A. Fox, Darrin plays the hotshot attorney. THE SALON is now available on DVD. Since his transition from television to the big screen has been such a big success, Darrin is now receiving several film offers.
About JI GROUP
Joint Interest Group (JI GROUP) coordinates events for New York City’s cosmopolitan, business elite. Catering to the savvy professional and the forward thinking entrepreneur, the JI Group has a solid history of highlighting, celebrating, and enabling the successful mind by offering relevant and compelling events. Its reach extends to the thousands, hosting fundraisers, seminars, and educational events at Trump Towers, Djangos, D'Or, and Aspen outfitted with the JI Group signature appeal. To learn more, visit www.thejigroup.com.


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KNOW your MONEY! Wachovia Annoucement!

Wachovia Announces Bank Subsidiary Divestitures to Citigroup


Wachovia Corporation to become a focused leader in retail brokerage and
asset management.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wachovia today announced intentions to sell its retail bank, corporate and investment bank and wealth management businesses to Citigroup. Wachovia Corporation will remain a public company with two main operating subsidiaries: Wachovia Securities, the nation's third largest brokerage firm, and Evergreen Asset Management, a leading provider of asset management services.

"During recent weeks, the financial landscape has changed significantly and presented us with unprecedented challenges," said Robert K. Steel, CEO and President of Wachovia. "Today's announcement is the best alternative for the company, enabling a resolution on the Golden West portfolio."

Under terms of the transaction, Citigroup will pay $2.1 billion to
Wachovia and assume the senior and subordinated debt of Wachovia
Corporation.

For the full story please visit: www.prnewswire.com

2008 Presidential Debate! Tell US your thoughts!

CPM would like to assure that you had a chance to see the whole debate. Take the time to think about the debate and the senators responses. Once you have taken time to think about their responses let CPM know what your thoughts are.

This video has been pulled from YouTube.com and CSPAN.

Classic Collaboration Supports Atlanta Community Food Bank

Classic Collaboration Supports Atlanta Community Food Bank Tyson Foods, Inc. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. deliver 15 tons of food!!!

ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2008 – Each week more than one million people in Georgia are at risk of hunger. In recognition of this concern and in conjunction with the 2008 Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic between Tennessee State and Florida A&M on Sept. 27, Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) has joined with the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. in the fight against hunger by donating more than 30,000 pounds of Tyson products to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Representatives from Tyson, HBCU, 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. and the Atlanta Community Food Bank were on hand for a donation event to raise awareness for the pressing need for support at the food bank facility at 732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW.
"This relationship affirms once again that the Classic weekend is more than just a game. Our partners have consistently joined us in fulfilling our mission to support the Atlanta community and address quality of life issues," said John Grant, CEO, 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. "With the unrelenting natural disasters and the present economic conditions, this donation is relevant and timely. The support by Tyson reflects on their shared commitment of having positive impact in the metro Atlanta community."

Tyson Foods and Historically Black Colleges and Universities
For the fifth consecutive year, Tyson Foods is supporting HBCU by sponsoring the Football Classics, bringing the total sponsorship to more than $1 million. During this period of time, Tyson has donated more than 250 tons of food to local communities through its commitment to hunger relief and commitment to the Classics.

"Tyson is a company of 104,000 Team Members with diverse backgrounds and we're proud of our HBCU relationship," said Libby Lawson, vice president of media and community relations for Tyson Foods. "It gives us an opportunity to support students who will become future leaders and gives us another partner in the fight against hunger."
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Today's donation is the third of five Tyson will provide food banks in cities where the company teams up with HBCU schools to help feed the hungry. Similar donations will be made in Orlando, Fla., Greensboro, N.C., Memphis and Indianapolis totaling more than 150,000 pounds of protein that will provide more than half a million meals for hungry children and adults.

Tyson Foods and Hunger Relief
Since 2000, Tyson Foods has been a leader in the fight against hunger. The company is actively engaged in food donation events and fundraising activities year-round to benefit those in need. The protein given by Tyson today will provide more than 120,000 meals and brings the company's total in-kind donations since 2000 to more than 52 million pounds. This milestone equates to over 202 million meals donated to food banks and agencies serving local communities around the country. Last year alone, Tyson donated nearly 9 million pounds of protein to Feeding America (formerly known as America's Second Harvest). For more information on how to get involved in the fight against hunger, click here.

"The food donation from Tyson comes at a time when we are seeing more and more families across the region seeking food assistance," Bill Bolling, executive director of Atlanta Community Food Bank. This contribution will mean a lot to thousands of families in our community."

Atlanta Community Food Bank distributes almost 2 million pounds of food and other donated grocery items monthly to more than 800 nonprofit partner agencies in 38 counties in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. The Food Bank supports a wide range of people in need, from children to the working poor. Food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters and senior centers are among the agencies that receive product from the Food Bank and provide food and other critical resources for low-income Georgians who suffer from hunger and food insecurity.

100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. The mission of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. is to provide support and improve the quality of life for African Americans, particularly African American youth, in the Atlanta community. The 100 is one of the city's strongest, most self-reliant African American volunteer organizations focused on education, enrichment and empowerment. The organization's primary programs are Project Success, a mentoring and academic support initiative, and the Family and Youth Empowerment Program, a homeownership program for parents of students participating in Project Success.

Atlanta Community Food Bank currently distributes almost 2 million pounds of food and other donated grocery items monthly to more than 800 nonprofit partner agencies in 38 counties in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. The Food Bank supports a wide range of people in need, from children to the working poor. Food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters and senior centers are among the agencies that receive product from the Food Bank and provide food and other critical resources for low-income Georgians who suffer from hunger and food insecurity. For more information go to www.acfb.org.

Tyson Foods, Inc. [NYSE: TSN], founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is the world's largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and pork, the second-largest food production company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500. The company produces a wide variety of protein-based and prepared food products and is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves. Tyson provides products and service to customers throughout the United States and more than 80 countries. The company has approximately 104,000 Team Members employed at more than 300 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. Visit www.tyson.com for more details.
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Christina Milian Partners with MySpace Records!!!

FIRST SINGLE US AGAINST THE WORLD DEBUTS EXCLUSIVELY ON MYSPACE OCT 6TH

NEW STUDIO ALBUM SET TO RELEASE SPRING '09

NEW YORK, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Pop sensation Christina Milian, makes a bold move to MySpace Records as she readies her much anticipated third U.S. album due out in Spring '09. The first single, "Us Against the World," a powerful and melodic ballad written by Milian and produced by Madd Scientist (Leona Lewis, Jesse McCartney) will make an unprecedented Worldwide Premiere on MySpace.com October 6 and will be made available for digital purchase starting on October 7th.

Keeping up with the ever evolving music industry, Milian has decided to team up with MySpace, one of the largest online social networking institutions in order to reach fans through the instant and direct landscape of the internet.

For more on this story visit: www.myspace.com

Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic airing on VERSUS!!

The 20th Anniversary of the Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic to Air Live on VERSUS, September 27 at 4 p.m. ET

Historic rivalry to air nationally for the first time

ATLANTA, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The 20th anniversary of the Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic will air live on VERSUS on September 27, at 4 p.m. ET, marking the first time that the game will be televised nationally.

VERSUS, a national cable sports network in more than 73 million homes, will air the match-up between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) rivals Tennessee State University and Florida A&M University live from the Georgia Dome. This year's game marks the 10th consecutive year in which the two teams have taken to the field for the Classic.

"We are very excited for the opportunity to televise this year's 20th anniversary game on a national platform available to more than 73 million U.S. viewers," said Marc Fein, Executive Vice President of Programming, Production and Business Operations for VERSUS. "We feel that given the tradition and historic rivalries featured in the Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic, it is truly an event of national significance."

The 100 Black Men of Atlanta, organizers and hosts for the game, commissioned Atlanta-based sports marketing agency Career Sports & Entertainment to plan the games broadcast, media and marketing strategy. A unique element -- traditionally characteristic of HBCU football games -- to be showcased will be the McDonald's Halftime Show -- an immensely popular Drumline-style battle of marching bands.

"This rivalry is absolutely drama-filled! With its highly electric marching band battle, we have a very unique sports property here with the Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic," said John T. Grant, CEO, 100 Black Men of Atlanta. "Our organization has been putting this game on for 20 years now and has witnessed hundreds of thousands of patrons flock to Atlanta to enjoy the annual festivities. We've noticed that the nature of sports programming has evolved to engage fans even more than in the past. We're very excited about adopting new elements to the production that will enhance the fan's overall experience."

The Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic has generated more than $115 million for Georgia's economy, as well as more than $5.8 million has been contributed to participating schools over the past six years. Proceeds from the game serve to fund the 100 Black Men of Atlanta's Project Success initiative -- a youth development program that stresses academic achievement and career guidance.

For more information on the Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic,
visit http://www.atlantafootballclassic.com.

About the Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic

First organized by the 100 Black Men of Atlanta in 1989, the Back of America Atlanta Football Classic has evolved into the second largest recurring college sporting event in Georgia. Culminating in a sold-out college football game between rival programs, complete with a full marching band showdown, the Classic's week-long agenda of events includes a town hall meeting on African- American health issues; a collegiate symposium; health, job & college fairs; the Georgia Power Parade of Excellence; and the Friday-night Battle of the Bands.

Bringing 150,000 visitors into the city, the Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic generates nearly $30M in Georgia's economy each year and now has a permanent exhibit located in the Georgia Dome commemorating its success. A blue-chip roster of sponsors, including: Abbott, Aetna, Allstate, AstraZeneca, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Life Financial Group, Bank of America, Coors, Delta, Ford, Georgia Power, Jack Daniels, MARTA, McDonald's, NASCAR, Russell Corp, Tyson, AT&T and UPS join title sponsor Bank of America to make these events possible.

To date, the Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic has raised more than $2.6M over the past four years to fund the organization's post-secondary preparation and tuition assistance program for at-risk youth, Project Success, and almost $7M in contributions for the participating universities.

About VERSUS

VERSUS celebrates real competition across all platforms (VERSUS.com, VERSUS on Demand and VERSUS HD). Now in more than 73 million homes, the network is the national cable home of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Stanley Cup Playoffs as well as best-in-class events such as The Tour de France, Davis Cup Tennis, the Professional Bull Riders (PBR), World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC), the Indy Racing League and Professional Boxing. The network also offers collegiate sports featuring nationally-ranked teams from top conferences such as the Pac-10, Big 12, Mountain West and Ivy League. VERSUS features the best field sports programming on television and is a destination for sports fans, athletes and sportsmen to find exclusive, competitive events that audiences can't find elsewhere. VERSUS, a wholly owned company of Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK), is distributed via cable systems and satellite operators throughout the United States.

About the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.

100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. (100) is a coalition of some of Atlanta's most influential men organized to empower Atlanta's challenged communities. Together they channel educational and economic resources toward these communities' students and future leaders.

The majority of the organization's community work is performed through its flagship program, Project Success. Through Project Success, the 100 provides educational support, cultural enrichment and scholarships to carefully selected students from Atlanta Public Schools.

For more information: http://www.atlantafootballclassic.com/

Celebrity Golf Classic!

Sizzling Celebrity Golf Classic Swings into Action


BALTIMORE, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ruth's Chris Steak House Sizzling Celebrity Golf Classic will swing into action at Chestnut Ridge Country Club on September 23. Hosted by Ruth's Chris Steak House and local franchisee Steve de Castro, the annual tournament benefits the Maryland Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org).

Now in its 11th year, the classic has raised $1.9 million to help find a cure for blood-related cancers. Started by de Castro after witnessing the daughter of a friend battle Leukemia, the classic raised a record $327,000 in 2007. The event draws athletes and celebrities, including Mark Clayton, Jonathan Ogden, Cal Ripken, Pat Sajak, and Adelius Thomas.

A series of public promotions are being offered in the weeks leading up to the classic. Promotions include the opportunity to win a limited edition 2008 Lexus GS 450h and to participate in an auction on ESPN 1300-AM for a threesome that will play in the classic with Baltimore Ravens cornerback Chris McAllister, and ESPN radio host Anita Marks.


For more information visit: www.prnewswire.com

Tom Hamonds! Do YOU know who HE is!??

If you were asked to identify the man in the picture- would you know who he is? Or if we asked what you thought his profession is- would you know? Take a close look. Now ask someone around you. Ok... any guesses?

Well, let CPM introduce you. This man is far more than your regular guy. His life is no drag... well, kinda!

CPM readers let us introduce you (if you have not already been introduced) to Tom Hammonds. Tom Hammonds is a successful NBA veteran with racing in his blood! And CPM had the pleasure of watching Tom race in the National Hot Rod Association Nationals at the newly built zMax Dragway in Concord, NC.

Even during a 12-year NBA career that included a stop with the former Charlotte Hornets, Hammond raced dragsters professionally, and competes full time on the National Hot Rod Association circuit.


“I always loved the sport,” he said last week during the Carolina Nationals in Concord. “I always wanted to do this after my basketball days were over.”


Hammonds sold his Darlington, S.C., Chevrolet dealership in 2006 and launched Tom Hammonds Enterprises to field a team in NHRA’s Pro Stock division, where cars generate 1,350 horsepower and can reach 100 miles an hour in 2 seconds.
“We accelerate really fast,” he said.


As a youngster growing up in Crestview, Fla., Hammonds was as intrigued by speed as basketball. He competed in drag races as a teen (“not legally,” he says), and admired standouts like Bob Glidden and Lee Shepherd. But at 6-10, basketball made Hammonds famous. He was all-ACC in 1988 and 1989 at Georgia Tech and finished as the Yellow Jackets’ fifth-leading scorer. His jersey number, 20, is retired at the school.


Hammonds played 12 years in the NBA, where he averaged 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game with four teams. Basketball and racing, he said, require similar assets for success.

Grand Hustle Entertainment Presents: TAKEOVER

The hustle will not go unnoticed!!!

Grand Hustle Entertainment presents the first annual "Takeover" weekend

Atlanta, Ga (PR Web) July 2008 - Closely preceding one of 2008's most anticipated album's of the year, T.I.'s "Paper Trail", as well as Big Kuntry's "It's My Turn to Eat" - Atlanta's very own Grand Hustle produces the first annual "Takeover" weekend. Using this time to not only upgrade the upscale experience within the city, Grand Hustle continues to be a force in giving back to the community and making a true impact. The "Takeover" weekend will take place September 26th - 28th.

Dedicated to the consistent elevation of his craft and redefining the music world as it stands, T.I. expands upon this within his hometown by offering a diverse array of events while exposing and introducing new opportunity with the "Takeover". This first annual Grand Hustle weekend aims to give people a taste of what they are not use to all while pushing the standard boundaries which falls right in line with what Grand Hustle is doing for the music industry as a whole. Special Thanks to Atlantic, Akoo, and It's Cool to be Smart Foundation.

Weekend Details:

Friday, September 26th - Grand Hustle Comedy Show @ the 14th Street Playhouse - featuring acclaimed comedian Duval and more
Saturday, September 27th -11a - In Store ,2p - 6p - Grand Hustle Family Skate Day at Cascade Family Skate ,8p - 2a - Black Tie Birthday Soiree at Private Location
Sunday, September 28th - 12p - 4p - The "Power Brunch" hosted by T.I., Jason Geter, and Kevin Liles with awareness surrounding the It's Cool to be Smart Foundation, Sunday Night: Official Pre Album Release for T.I. (Paper Trail) And Big Kuntry (My Turn To Eat) at the Velvet Room

Grand Hustle artist include: T.I., Big Kuntry, Young Dro, Alfamega, Yung LA, 8 Ball, MJG, Mac Boney, Ricco, B.O.B. Jr, Mitchellel, Xtaci, Duval

For questions regarding Grand Hustle Contact: P:404.522.8383 E: india@grandhustle.com

Media Contact for the event: The Garner Circle PR

Pharrell to POWER UP Microsoft Ad Campaign

Microsoft's newest advertisements with Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld will not continue, according to reports. Rapper and Super Producer Pharrell, along with Deepak Chopra and Eva Longoria, will join the costly ad campaign, effective immediately.

The company's $300 million ad campaign, which launched with Microsoft Founder Bill Gates and comedian Jerry Seinfeld engaging in humorous dialogue, is reported to have only be the "first phase" of the project.

Pharrell aka Skateboard P, will be particpating in the "second phase" of the elaborate advertising campaign, which features the tagline: “Windows. Life without walls.”

For more information about the Microsoft Ad Campaign visit www.microsoft.com

Jay-z continues to make moves!

SOHH.com is reporting that Jay-z inked a deal with Super Producers STARGATE. Members of STARGATE confirmed to music site 730.co that they have teamed up with Jay-z to officially launch a new label titled StarRoc.

The label will be based out of Jay-z’s Roc The Mic studio in Manhattan. The Norwegian production team STARGAGE (Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel S. Eriken) are known for crafting hit songs for Ne-Yo, Beyonce, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Usher, R. Kelly and Rihanna.

New Episode - The KENNY BURNS Show

Greetings from.....Atlanta from KENNY BURNS on Vimeo.

POWERHOUSE!!! Wow! Will you be there!???

Sep 11, 2008

Power 105.1's POWERHOUSE: Jay-Z, Lil Wayne & Ne-Yo Hit the Stage for the Must See Concert of the Year
September 11, 2008

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Power 105.1 (WWPR-FM), New York's R&B, Hip Hop, & Back in the Day Joints, will host its POWERHOUSE concert on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 7:00 pm at the IZOD CENTER, East Rutherford, NJ.

JAY-Z, will be joined on stage by LIL WAYNE and NE-YO. The three will come together for the ultimate Hip Hop & R&B concert experience filled with must see performances reminiscent of Power 105.1's Powerhouse 2005 when Jay-Z and Nas took the stage together. The announcement was made this morning on The Ed Lover Morning Show on Power 105.1. Live Nation is producing the event.

Cadillac Jack, Program Director of Power 105.1 stated: "By teaming up Jay-Z with Lil Wayne and Ne-Yo we are creating the perfect Powerhouse for New York City."

Tickets will be sold exclusively to Power 105.1's Power Playaz's via Ticketmaster starting Friday, September 12th at Noon. Tickets are priced from $50 to $200.00 + service charge. To register to be a Power 105.1 Power Playa and receive the special password, log on to www.power1051fm.com. Remaining tickets will be available through a public on-sale starting Saturday, September 13th at 10am via www.Ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster Charge by Phone ONLY. Tickets will not be sold at the IZOD Center Box office until Monday, September 15th at 11am.

Power 105.1 has been serving the tri-state area since March 2002 and reaches over 3.4 million listeners weekly. (July 2008 PPM#) For up-to-minute information, listen to Power 105.1 or log on to www.power1051fm.com.

Variety's Power of Youth

Variety and Target announce the 2008 Target Presents Variety's Power of Youth to benefit St. Jude


Memphis, TN – July 31, 2008 – Target Presents Variety's Power of Youth was announced earlier this week by Power of Youth Ambassadors Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas, Miranda Cosgrove and Angus T. Jones at a special gathering at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, the exclusive beneficiary of the event. Target Presents Variety's Power of Youth will take place in Los Angeles, at L.A. LIVE on Saturday, October 4, 2008. The afternoon festivities will feature more than 100 of the entertainment industry’s most recognizable young talent, including Power of Youth Ambassadors The Jonas Brothers, Hilary Duff, Miranda Cosgrove, Miley Cyrus, Dakota Fanning, Angus T. Jones, Demi Lovato, Corbin Bleu, Elle Fanning, Eliza Dushku, Olivia Thirlby, Ashley Tisdale and Emma Roberts. A public online charity auction, featuring an assortment of offerings including once-in-a-lifetime experience packages donated from the entertainment community, will run leading up to and after the October 4 event, to help raise money for St. Jude.

Target Presents Variety’s Power of Youth is an opportunity to harness the enthusiasm and activism of the young Hollywood community in a focused effort to encourage their peers and audiences to get involved in philanthropic and humanitarian causes. The mission, structure and execution of the Power of Youth celebration brings together the depth and reach of three highly respected brands: Variety, Target and St. Jude – all of whom share the deep connection to the entertainment industry’s tradition of giving back to the community. Patients from St. Jude and their families will join invited guests for an afternoon including live performances, food stations, interactive games and activities, and a special visit by Bullseye, the Target dog. A limited number of benefit tickets will be available to the public.

"Target Presents Variety’s Power of Youth campaign is a powerful one; one that harnesses the energy of more than 150 young performers who are in a position to influence their peers and fans. With the support of Target and our other sponsors, the Power of Youth effort has the opportunity to generate millions of dollars to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and create a bedrock of social awareness within the next generation of entertainment," said Brian Gott, associate publisher of Variety.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, is the nation’s leading children’s cancer research and treatment hospital, and the only one that covers all of the costs for medicine, treatment, food, travel and lodging. Children come to St. Jude from across the country, and 85 cents of every dollar received supports research and treatment. Today Danny’s legacy continues to thrive through the commitment of his children Marlo, Terre and Tony Thomas, who work tirelessly to honor their father's promise that no child is ever turned away because of a family’s inability to pay.

"Our partnership educates and encourages young individuals to take action in their community," said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. "This event is important to Target because of our long-standing relationship with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the meaningful work they do."

Target House is an innovative approach to long-term housing for families whose children are receiving lifesaving treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. This unique facility, funded by Target and its vendor and celebrity partner contributions, features 96 apartment suites that are free of charge to families of children whose treatments require that they be in Memphis for at least 90 days.

“My father opened the doors of St. Jude through the generosity of the entertainment community,” said Marlo Thomas. “Target and Variety continue the tradition of entertainers giving back to people in need. The dedication and enthusiasm of young Hollywood and partners like Variety and Target enables us to carry on my father’s vision that no child should die in the dawn of life."


Target Presents Variety’s Power of Youth
The original Variety’s Power of Youth initiative was launched in 2007 in conjunction with the Youth Impact Report, an editorial look at the top young talent in Hollywood today. This year, Variety is pleased to have Target on board presenting the Power of Youth event, which encourages the next generation of entertainers to become involved with philanthropic and humanitarian causes, using their positions in popular culture to motivate others to do the same. To date, Variety’s Power of Youth has raised more than $600,000 in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

About Variety
Variety is the leading publication for entertainment news, recognized and respected throughout the world of show business. The Variety Group – Daily Variety, Daily Variety Gotham, Weekly Variety and Variety.com – are all owned by Reed Business Information (RBI), the largest business publisher in the U.S. RBI is a member of the Reed Elsevier Group plc (NYSE: RUK and ENL)

About Target
Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,648 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today’s best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE:TGT) gives more than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas, St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information, please visit http://www.stjude.org.


For more on the charity or the companies involved please visit: http://www.stjude.org