Video Serves to Inspire & Remind Voters to Use Their Voice on Election Day

New York, NY – November 3, 2008 – In celebration of Barack Obama’s legendary road to the White House, Dres of the iconic Hip-Hop duo Black Sheep has created a special video with new lyrics to The Choice is Yours in support of Obama’s campaign. Produced and under the creative strategy of Voodoo Cowboy Entertainment & Super!Alright! Media in less than two days, The Choice is Yours (Tasters Choice remix) intends to reach all voters young and old on a viral level. To view the video, please visit: http://www.superalright.com/obama08/

With its catchy phrases and jazz undertones, the video combines line art animation, motion graphics, campaign footage/photos, and live action sequences. By creating visually intriguing content that draws overt contrasts between the Obama/Biden and McCain/Palin campaigns, the video uses its rich color and imagery to divide the screen (and consequently the candidates’ political ideologies) into two distinct worlds, illustrating an obvious political separation between the parties.

The non-profit effort started with Definitive Jux co-founder Ameachi Uzoigwe, who brought the original idea to use the song in a pro-Obama video to Chris Butler of Super!Alright! and Sean Conner of Voodoo Cowboy Entertainment who then wrote, produced and directed the concept together.  "This idea literally came to me in my sleep and its amazing to see it come to fruition so quickly," says Uzoigwe.

"My ability to contribute to this campaign has been enlightening, and I hope through this video release, one person will be inspired to make change," adds Dres. For more information on Dres of Black Sheep, please visit www.myspace.com/blacksheep or contact Nicole Price of Priceless Media or Tasha Stoute of The Chamber Group.

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Contact: Nicole Price
Priceless Media
646.785.3586
pricelessmedia@gmail.com

Tasha Stoute
The Chamber Group
212-366-5844
tasha@thechambergroup.com

Pre-Orders Start Today

Brooklyn, NY–October 30, 2008

Bucktown USA Entertainment and Methods NYC clothing will release the official "Welcome to Bucktown" Digital Album T-shirt collection on November 28, 2008.  The line will feature 3 men’s and 2 women’s limited edition T-shirts.  Each shirt will include an exclusive "Welcome to Bucktown" digital album available for free download thru Disc Revolt technology.  Each design is limited to 200 pieces and will be available at select retailers, as well as at Methods NYC and Bucktown USA Entertainment.

General Steele Presents:  Welcome To Bucktown is the first official release on the Bucktown USA Imprint, and delivers some of Bucktown’s finest emcees such as: Boot Camp Clik, Shabaam Sahdeeq of Polyrhythm  Addicts, Stormey of the Outlawz, Smoothe Da Hustler, and Trigger Tha Gambler. The album features production by Ayatollah, DJ Revolution, J Scrilla, and hot newcomers Che TRIUMPH & 7ven H.D.

The "Welcome to Bucktown" project came into fruition over the Summer of ’08 when two independent Brooklyn Movements teamed up to push their culture to the next level by combining skills in their respective fields.  Methods Clothing and Bucktown USA Entertainment are two companies that have been trailblazers over the years, supporting all of the culture all of the time.  This is the lifestyle.  This is Planet Bucktown. 

Methods Clothing has been a forerunner in the NYC Hip Hop Scene for years.  Established in 2004, they have pushed the artwork of leading artists from around the world on their apparel for nearly half a decade.  Known as a movement rather than simply a clothing brand, the company has also been responsible for legendary showcases in the city featuring acts such as Afrika Bambaataa, Jeru the Damaja, Keith Murray, Heltah Skeltah, Nice n Smooth, Black Sheep, Sadat X, Group Home, DJ HYPE, and countless others.  Methods recently opened its first retail location at 162 Huron St. in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

About Bucktown USA Entertainment – Bucktown USA Entertainment is a full service media company which services encompass music, broadcast, and film productions.   Since 2004 the BTU team has released several independent projects including biographical documentaries "Behind The Moon" and "The Passion of Price" distributed through Duck Down Records. In 2007 their acclaimed Television show, "Bucktown USA TV" was picked up by the SandBox TV Network for online distribution at Bucktown USA TV.

CONTACT INFORMATION

    * Lisa Smith
    * Bucktown USA Entertainment
    * Public Relations
    * 315 Flatbush Avenue #412
    * Brooklyn, NY 11217
    * 718.254.0567 (office)
    * 718.254.0567 (fax)
    * 718.650.0415 (cell)
    * Email: pr@bucktownusa.com
    * Web site: http://www.bucktownusa.com

Washington, D.C. – Underworld Records is set to release their debut album "OVERDOSE;" which is accompanied by a Bonus DVD. With this release, Underworld has set a new standard in hip-hop. This album has the makings of a bona fide hip hop classic with its sonically detailed production, live instruments, rolling bass lines and syncopated lyrics. "OVERDOSE" takes you on a musical odyssey that is guaranteed to rattle your speakers!

"OVERDOSE"  features some of the underground’s most sought after artists and producers such as, Big Duce aka Mr. Greedy a rising producer from Pittsburgh, PA; who has recorded with the likes of Hypnotize Mind’s, 3 Six Mafia and Rocafella Record’s – Young Gunz.  Slash, another hot and smoking producer from H-town, TX, with the hit "Tops Drop" by underground legend Fat Pat. Also, Big Pokey of the Screwed Up Click (SUC) is just one of the many featured artists on  "OVERDOSE". He recently had success on Paul Walls hit record "Sittin’ Sideways". Big Pokey has also had a tremendous amount of success as an independent artist selling over 200,000 units nationwide!

"OVERDOSE" has generated a tremendous amount of street buzz with the release of the DVD.  Overcoming all odds, Michael Anthony aka Hanibal, the albums executive producer, has assembled this musical masterpiece through blood, sweat and tears. "It has been a long rough road but we are finally here. "It’s now our time to shine and make our presence known," says Hanibal.

To get more information on Underworld Records and to place your order for this blazing hot album and the highly demanded DVD  "OVERDOSE" which has been selling out of stores and trunks nationwide; log on to www.underworldrecords.com.

Contact: Hanibal Chancellor
Underworld Records
202-270-0039
umg@underworlderecords.com
www.underworldrecords.com

New York, NY – October 23, 2008 – In a conversation between the talented West Coast MC Roccett, his manager and business partner Rick Edwards (Get Your Green Up Ent.), and Kinky B (CTE), it was stated that the 22-year-old rapper officially joined the USDA crew and will be a major part of the upcoming USDA album.

The United Streets Dopeboyz of America (USDA) consists of Hip-Hop superstar and multi-platinum artist Young Jeezy, Slick Pulla and Blood Raw. The group’s founder, Atlanta-based rapper Young Jeezy, officially brought the group mainstream after his departure from Boyz N Da Hood.

In addition, Roccett revealed that the group is currently recording for the new yet-untitled album, the follow up to 2007′s "Cold Summer", that reached #4 on the Billboard 200 chart and #1 on the Top Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The new addition to the USDA crew is working hard to provide premium material and a West Coast touch to the anticipated new set. Furthermore Roccett said that he is also in the booth recording for his debut album that can be expected in 2009 and for a new street album.

Roccett, born and raised in the rugged streets of Carson, CA. is a longtime member of Young Jeezy’s CTE West unit and created a huge buzz on the West Coast over the years, especially with his highly acclaimed street album "Corporate America". Roccett embodies what many West Coast rap fans love, while at the same time displaying a versatility that makes him appealing to hip-hop fans across the world.

ROCCETT IS AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS NOW

Official Website: www.roccett.com

MySpace: www.myspace.com/roccett

Manager: Rick Edwards | Rick.Edwards@tmo.blackberry.net
Promotion: Kai Denninger | info@yo-pr.com

DOWNLOAD: Roccett ft. Rock City – Head In The Clouds: www.megaupload.com/?d=HK24WXWV

Contact:
Kai Denninger

Yo! Promotion

+49-5507-999939
info@yo-pr.com

Now that the event has ended, Open Labs has calculated the Beats ‘N Treats Music Festival to be a successful business venture. The two-day festival at the Mohawk club in Austin, Texas from Oct. 24 through Oct. 25 featured the Gold Rush beat competition with the grand prize a 24-karat gold NeKo LUX. After six rounds of one-on-one competitions, each contestant played their beat through an Open Labs MiKo until the final contestants played early Sunday morning. The grand prize winner was Austin resident JJ Robinson, also known as "Y2JJ" of Philliez Beats and the contest ended at approximately 1 a.m. Sunday morning. Y2JJ prevailed against Russell Lee for his sixth beat of the event, and was awarded the gold Open Labs instrument worth over $24,000 and personally owned by Open Labs co-founder and chairman, Victor Wong.

"I’m very pleased with how the entire event turned out," said Victor Wong. "We had some incredible producers travel from all over the country to participate in this event. New York, L.A., Washington, you name it, they came down for a chance to win my NeKo LUX. These musicians’ material was completely professional, and just as good as anything you hear on the top ten charts today."

Open Labs CEO, Hank Coleman, concurred. "We put a lot of time and energy into the Beats ‘N Treats Festival, and it was by all means worth it," said Coleman. "Most music festivals have a hard time getting off the ground on their first year, but this one exceeded our expectations."

Y2JJ was in awe about winning the NeKo LUX. "I’m kind of speechless," said Y2JJ. "It’s a blessing, It was almost like destiny to get this. After the first round I was confident, but after hearing the other contestants I went back to the drawing board that night, and it turned out for the best. I mainly focused on hip-hop, a lot of guitar, and made sure my bridges were all guitar leads mixed with symphonies. I wanted to make sure I kept that live feel, and then bring it back into hip-hop based on the crowd’s reaction. I’ve taken off the next week of work to spend some time with my new NeKo LUX."

After the contest ended, Victor Wong decided to donate a Timbaland Special Edition MiKo to the second place contestant Russell Lee, for displaying a fierce competition, and providing professional music.

"Although Y2JJ won a fair battle, we couldn’t just let Russell Lee go home empty handed," said Wong. "He worked really hard, displayed some incredible talent, and had a great reaction from the crowd."

The entire event was broadcast live on the Internet by multiple HD cameras, and featured live bands on the inside stage for both days, and. The outside stage featured performances by Mickael, Bavu Blakes, Mike and Ike, Union Cartel, Komodo, Perfect Strangers, and Pointbender. With a noise meter displayed on a projector screen on the back of the stage, each contestant was judged by the crowd’s reaction. For both nights, several hundred attendants filled the Mohawk’s multi-level layout, which also included an Open Labs demo booth and an Art Institute of Austin booth on the rooftop. Sponsors for the event included the Art Institute of Austin, The Austin Chronicle, Austin.com, Do512.com, Hot 93.3, Independence Brewery, Hey Cupcake!, 5th Street Studios, Treaty Oak Rum, Sample My Melodyz, The Onion Pizzeria, Pita Pit, and Vitae Med Spa.

About:

Headquartered in the heart of "the live music capital of the world," Open Labs™ develops customized, computer music keyboards suited to fit every studio and stage need imaginable. With a single piece of Open Labs gear, Open Labs’ customers can play any organ, piano, synthesizer or virtual instrument on the planet, create any beat, tone or sound imaginable, manipulate every parameter, record it in a multi-track system and burn it to a CD/DVD. That’s just the beginning of what Open Labs products can do.

With the advent of their products, the NeKo and the MiKo, and the compiled A-list artists that use them, Open Labs has become the industry standard for producers, composers and musicians of every genre.

Contact:

Carson Barker
Corporate Communications
Open Labs Inc.
4020 S Industrial Dr, STE. 100
Austin, TX 78744
Email: cbarker@openlabs.com
Tel: 512.444.6222 ext. 125

Queens Rapper puts money where his mouth is and plays positive, high-quality rap music on new FM radio program, AOmega Radio.

(NYC, New York, October 30th, 2008)—In Early 2008, a mini-documentary entitled "Rap Terrorist Goes To School" featured Queens rapper, Lavoisier, in a classroom exposing the lies and hypocrisy in the lyrics and lifestyles of popular rappers to junior high-school students. The controversial video, which unabashedly quoted and called out artists such as T.I., Nas, and 50 Cent, sky-rocketed to internet notoriety on YouTube and MySpace and quickly became a hot topic of debate among the listening public as well as industry insiders. Lavoisier, a former drug dealer and gang member from the streets of Coney Island, turned Gospel Rapper, candidly addressed the dangers of negative rap to his young audience, while calling for accountability among those who create the music. As the credits began to roll, Lavoisier forebodingly warned students that an "alternative is coming," and emphasized that it would not be subpar, recommending that they make the positive choice when it’s made available. And finally, as promised, the positive alternative to the debacle that has become rap music is officially here.

On November 2nd, 2008, on 89.1 WFDU FM at 9pm(EST), Lavoisier will hit the airwaves of the NY Metropolitan area with his own mix show, titled AOmega Radio. Hosted by Lavoisier and co-hosted by female gospel rapper, Saint Joogs, AOmega Radio provides a fresh and innovative alternative to the overly sexual, materialistic, and violent themes that dominate the airwaves in urban radio programming. The alternative is called "Gospel Hip Hop," but Lavoisier doesn’t want the word "gospel" to mislead anyone about what to expect in the content and quality of the music.

"Sex, drugs and violence in music isn’t the problem," he says. "These issues are realities that should stay at the forefront of our minds. But the perspective with which we deal with them makes all the difference."

Uncontrolled by the locked playlists and payola that lead to stale and unoriginal content, AOmega Radio is committed only to playing the best and most innovative artists out. Addressing their listeners as "Hip Hop America," Lavoisier and Saint Joogs provide a believer’s take on events, news, and culture while serving their audience with what they refer to as "strictly the freshest baked bread" in gospel hip-hop. No topic is off limits, and the duo always manages to keep it real without keeping it raunchy, making for an entertaining hip-hop experience for listeners of all ages. Along with broadcasting on 89.1 FM in the NY Metro area, AOmega Radio will also be streamed live on the web every Sunday night starting from 9pm(EST) at www.wfdu.fm

Lavoisier is signed to independent record label, AOmega Global Military, and has been featured in programming aired on BET and TBN, while his music has been featured on albums, soundtracks and national compilations distributed by Sony/BMG in upwards of 180,000 copies. "Rap Terrorist Goes To School," has received over 200,000 views on YouTube and has been featured in publications such as The Queens Chronicle, The New York Trend, The Queens Press, The Hofstra Chronicle, Illspot.net, RealTalkNY.com, and others. For more information on Lavoisier and AOmega Radio, please contact Sonia Cornerstone at 347.328.3085 or email Sonia at Soniacecily@aomegamusic.com

Contact: Sonia Cornerstone
Tel: 347-328-3085
Email: Soniacecily@aomegamusic.com
Website: www.aomegamusic.com

ALBUM IN STORES NOVEMBER 4, 2008

"4 Stars"-People Magazine

"The Verdict: The Renaissance marks a return to form that rivals Q-Tip’s best work on Tribe’s beloved 1993 album, ‘Midnight Marauders’,"

– The Los Angeles Times

"With Kanye and Lupe taking cues from his style, it would seem to be Tip’s time again. But rather than cash in, he goes his own way: on his mind, war woes and spiritual forces."

– Maxim

"With The Renaissance, the Abstract Poetic MC may have rediscovered his groove."

– SPIN

NEW YORK (Billboard Publicity Wire via Business Wire EON) October 30, 2008 — Q-TIP, one of hip-hop’s greatest originals and defining figures, promises to pursue nothing less than ‘THE RENAISSANCE’ of hip-hop music and culture, with the release of his first Universal Motown solo album physically in-stores November 4, 2008 and available digitally now due to the overwhelming demand from the online community.

With The Renaissance, the Abstract Poetic MC may have rediscovered his groove.
"The online demand to hear the new Q-Tip album was so high that we worked with all of our digital retail partners (ie iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon MP3, Walmart MP3, MySpace Music, Napster) to make the album available for purchase to their consumers before the planned street date. We’re excited to be able to have the flexibility to respond so quickly to Tip’s fans and allow them the opportunity to purchase ‘THE RENAISSANCE’," says Cameo Carlson, SVP of Digital Business Development for Universal Motown Republic Group.

News Image His opening shot comes in the thick, hypnotic Seventies-inspired soul beat and persuasive come-hither entreaty of ‘Gettin’ Up," the digital single now available for download on iTunes and Amazon.com. The video, directed by Ben Dickinson, has already been streamed well over 400,000 times on Youtube. The primarily self-produced album finds the ‘Renaissance’ man joined in guest spots by creative peers including Raphael Saadiq, Norah Jones and D’Angelo. The November 4th release day chosen for ‘THE RENAISSANCE’ coincides with a moment imbued both with history and with the long-sought promise of change.

As a member of A Tribe Called Quest, Grammy award winner, Q-Tip, changed and advanced both the sound and the lyrical agenda of rap, recording with the group a string of five classic gold and platinum albums over eight years. He diverse sound has spawned collaborations over the past five years with artists such as the Black Eyed Peas, Pharell, Sergio Medes, and The Chemical Brothers. Q-Tip closed the Nineties with his first gold-certified solo album Amplified, the crossover smash "Vivrant Thing" and collaborations with Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, REM, Missy Elliott and Lucy Pearl. ‘THE RENAISSANCE’ is Q-Tip’s first complete studio album in nine years.

GET READY TO GREET ‘THE RENAISSANCE’ OF HIP-HOP HERE:

iTunes :

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id= 294662648&s=143441

http://www.qtiponline.com

CONTACT INFORMATION

Universal Motown
Phylicia Fant, 212-841-8640
Phylicia.fant@umusic.com
or
Ben-David Fenwick, 917-855-4415
bdfenwick@gmail.com

Premiering Monday, November 3 at 9pm* on VH1 Soul and VH1Soul.com

The tradition continues with this 30-minute musical experience featuring music from Q-Tip’s upcoming album ‘Renaissance’

Additional Online Exclusive of the new track ‘Move’ available on VH1Soul.com beginning Tuesday, November 4

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ — Former "A Tribe Called Quest" front man, Q-Tip brought the house down in a taping of VH1 Soul "Soulstage: Q-Tip presented by Infiniti." Shot in front of a live studio audience, VH1 Soul "SoulStage," provides viewers with exclusive world premiere performances of songs from Q-Tip’s brand new album, with an inside look at his intricate rhymes and distinctive sound. Joining the esteemed ranks of past "SoulStage" artists Jill Scott, Wyclef Jean, Erykah Badu and Raphael Saadiq, this newest installment of VH1 Soul’s "Soulstage" remained true to the tradition of bringing unstoppable soul to the stage and screen.

Premiering on VH1 Soul and VH1Soul.com simultaneously on Monday, November 3 at 9PM*, VH1 Soul’s "Soul Stage" will showcase Q-Tip at his finest. He brought the crowd to their feet from start to finish as the hip hop veteran ran through classic hits as well as new songs from his upcoming solo album set to release on election day November 4, 2008. Q-Tip joked with the crowd for most of the night but became emotional when he talked about one song from his new album which includes a clip from one of presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama’s campaign speeches.

With a 3-piece band behind him, Q-Tip declared his new album titled "Renaissance," as the catalyst to give hip hop a new beginning. He provided the VH1 Soul audience with intimate performances of "Move," "Getting Up" and "Fever." Classic "A Tribe Called Quest" and Q-Tip hits like "Vivrant Thing," "Check The Rhyme" and "Bonita Applebaum" reminded audience members why Q-Tip remains a top lyricist at the top of the hip hop game.

An additional exclusive performance of the track "Move" from Q-Tip’s new album will be available online at VH1Soul.com beginning Tuesday, November 4.

VH1 Soul "SoulStage" is a production of VH1. Lee Rolontz and Keshia Williams are executive producers.

  *All times ET/PT

  About VH1 Soul

Launched in 1997, VH1 Soul is the 24-hour network that brings music lovers the hottest, soul, neo-soul an R&B hits from the 90s and today featuring core artists such as Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, Outkast, Mary J. Blige and Usher. VH1 Soul, the premier source for all R&B and soul music, is now seen in the Top 20 U.S. markets for African-Americans and is available in nearly 20 million U.S. households.

About Infiniti

Infiniti offers a full-line of luxury performance automobiles, including the all-new EX personal luxury crossover, G sports coupe and sedan, the M luxury performance sedan, FX premium crossover SUV, and the QX full-size luxury SUV. More information about Infiniti and its total ownership experience can be found at www.infiniti.com.

Source: VH1

CONTACT: Toni Herron, +1-212-846-7528, Toni.Herron@vh1staff.com, or Nyle
Washington, +1-212-846-5576, Nyle.Washington@vh1staff.com, both of VH1

Web Site: http://www.infiniti.com/
http://www.vh1soul.com/

AOL’S BLACKVOICES SAYS: ‘Osorio Recounts a Work Environment Where Women Were Belittled and Harassed’

‘She Describes How She Struggled With The Extreme Highs and Lows of Her Work Environment, Weighing a Fly, Well-paying Job Against the Very Different Standards to Which Women and Men Seem to be Held’

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ — Kim Osorio had a front-row seat for all the biggest beefs in hip-hop, but in STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE, Osorio’s explosive memoir available in stores now, she thrusts herself from the sidelines of the scandalous world to the center of one of the most fiery scandals in hip-hop history.

In a culture dominated by men, Kim rose to the top, and after years in the magazine’s pressure cooker, she hit "send" on a two-sentence email that would be the basis for her retaliation claim, in a historic court case where she would be awarded a million-dollar judgment.

From her corner office, Kim got the goods on hip-hop’s hottest names: Jay-Z, Nas, 50 Cent, Lil’ Kim and more. She developed close — and sometimes intimate relationships with the artists she worked with.

But behind the scenes; the magazine’s volatile owners would puppeteer every issue. The Source even declared war on hip-hop’s highest selling artist Eminem and began the notorious assault that would send the magazine into swift decline.

After it all came to a head, Osorio was fired, but resurfaced in 2006, filing a sexual harassment, gender discrimination, defamation and retaliation lawsuit against the Source. She details the drama in this tell-all, and provides the context for a lawsuit that has shaken up the entire music industry.

Osorio’s lawsuit was one of the few cases in the past five years that established a precedent not only within the Hip-hop community but in the entertainment business as well. She was one of the many that actually had the courage to come forward and tell her story to the world. Kim says, "I took a stand for women everywhere who have been discriminated against and I won."

Kim Osorio was the first female editor-in-chief of The Source magazine. She led the publication to some of its highest-selling issues ever before suing the magazine.

For more information, please go to: www.kimosorio.com

Source: Kim Osorio

CONTACT: Lulu Cohen of Lulu Cohen Media, for Kim Osorio,
+1-917-318-2161, lulucohenmedia@gmail.com; Erica Feldon, Publicity Manager of
MTV/Pocket Books, +1-212-698-7081, ericafeldon@simonandschuster.com

Web Site: http://www.kimosorio.com/

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH FROM 8-10PM ET/PT

Beyoncé, 50 Cent, Backstreet Boys and Fall Out Boy Set To Perform

Los Angeles, CA – October 29, 2008 – Where were you when the video for Britney’s "…Baby One More Time" premiered?  Glued to the television watching TRL most likely!  For ten years and more than 2200 shows, "Total Request Live" has been the premier destination for first looks at new videos, amazing performances by chart topping musicians, appearances of established and up-and-coming actors, and exclusive music news. MTV will pay tribute to the legendary countdown show with a send off like no other on Sunday, November 16th beginning at 8:00pm ET/PT, with "TRL’s" original host Carson Daly and current host Damien Fahey set to helm the finale. The celebration will feature top-billed performances, guest appearances from music and movie stars, and a look back at the best moments on afternoon TV.

"In retrospect, the name said it all: the total youth entertainment experience, shaped for the first time at the request of its audience, all going down live every day in Times Square and in homes across America," said Brian Graden, President of Entertainment, MTV & VH1. "While MTV programming continues to break new ground, we knew we couldn’t rush ahead without pausing to celebrate this show, this experience, this daily thrill ride that became such a force in shaping the future web behaviors of millions of young people worldwide."

"TRL has been a major part of MTV – and the world of music – for the last decade, and we’re pulling out all the stops for ‘Total Finale Live,’" said Dave Sirulnick, MTV Executive Vice President, News and Production. "One of the aspects we’re most proud of is TRL’s impact on pop culture, whether it was through exposing hundreds of artists to fans on a daily basis or foreshadowing what goes on in today’s online communities. Audience participation, the fans’ desire to share comments, and how musicians were able to ‘connect’ on a personal basis with their fans was core to TRL, and is core to the digital music experience today."

From the days of "Bills, Bills, Bills" to the recent launch of two new videos on "TRL," we have watched Beyoncé flourish as a performer. Beyoncé will lead the way for the celebration, giving the live audience a glimpse into why she is one of the top selling artists of our time. Also picking up the microphone at "Total Finale Live" will be 50 Cent, whose new MTV series "The Money and the Power" will debut on November 6 (10PM ET/PT).

The Backstreet Boys, a band that exemplifies the impact that "TRL" has had on budding careers, will also perform once more on the "TRL" stage. Pete Wentz, who hosted video premiere show "FNMTV Premieres" this summer, will join his Fall Out Boy bandmates for a performance, three years after the band premiered their first single, "Sugar We’re Going Down," live on "TRL" at the "Summer on the Strip Vegas Beach House" in 2005, leaving viewers captivated by their unique emo-brand of punk pop. More performances will be announced at a later date.

Aside from performers and countdowns, another "TRL" staple has always been the guest appearances and "Total Finale Live" will be no exception. Diddy, whose 36 appearances on "TRL" stands as the current record, will return to the studio once more, and Mariah Carey and her five octave voice will stop by to discuss the influence that "TRL" had on her mind-blowing career. Country music chart-topper Taylor Swift and pop starlet Hilary Duff will join rappers Ludacris, Nelly and Snoop Dogg along with rock music’s Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte, Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst, and Korn’s Jonathan Davis to talk about their most memorable "TRL" moments.

Whether getting to the bottom of controversy or playing practical jokes on celebs, the "TRL" VJs have always been an essential part in setting the tone of the show. VJs from various years are coming back to bid adieu to the show that set a standard for music countdowns. In addition to co-hosts Carson Daly and Damien Fahey, we will also welcome back Lyndsey Rodrigues, Vanessa Minnillo, Dave Holmes, Jesse Camp, Hilarie Burton, La La Vasquez and Quddus.

"TRL’s" successful ten year run is closely attributed to the dedicated fans. Aside from the millions of votes cast for videos on the countdown, one mainstay has always been the fanatical crowds outside and inside the TRL studios, and the reaction that the show’s guests received when they waved to fans on the street. Many memorable moments took place outside of the studio, so we’re taking our cameras down to the ground level of the epicenter of New York , Times Square , to hear from screaming, sign clutching fans and give them a few special surprise moments.

Online, trl.mtv.com will be counting down to Total Finale Live with video highlights from the past ten years, photo galleries of past guests and VJs plus a decade’s worth of photo booth pics of all the celebs who’ve visited the TRL studios. On November 16, the site will feature behind-the-scenes coverage of the event, plus red carpet photos from the finale pre-show.

In addition, MTV Mobile will be featuring a variety of video of TRL’s best moments and performances across all wireless carrier partners, as along with TRL photobooth photo galleries and more on the MTV Mobile WAP site (m.mtv.com).

This week, MTV kicked off the celebration early to help viewers get revved up for the big send-off. Throughout the course of the month, TRL, MTV.com and MTV News will take a stroll down memory lane to feature special retrospective countdowns and offer a look back at the scorching performances and guest appearances as we reminisce on the best moments over the years.

"Total Finale Live" is Executive Produced by Dave Sirulnick, Tony DiBari, Tim Healy and Dave George. Shawn Witt serves as Supervising Producer. Marta Ravin is Producer.

About MTV

MTV is the dynamic, vibrant experiment at the intersection of music, creativity and youth culture.  For over 26 years, MTV has evolved, challenged the norm, and detonated boundaries—giving each new generation a creative outlet and voice that entertains, informs and unites on every platform and screen.  On-air, MTV has been the number one rated 24 hour ad-supported cable network P12-24 for 16 straight years.  Online, MTV.com scored double-digit growth in 2007 and MTV launched 15 dynamic online communities and eight new virtual worlds.  On the go, MTV Mobile is the #1 music brand in the wireless space – delivering 90% more streams than in 2006.  And MTV’s successful sibling networks MTV2, mtvU and MTV Tr3s each deliver unprecedented customized content, super-serving music fans, college students and young American Latinos like no one else.  MTV is part of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.  Wanna know more?  Come on in… http://www.mtvpress.com.

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