Sean "Diddy" Combs How a Federal Inmate Duped the Los Angeles Times, Fabricated FBI and Linked Sean "Diddy" Combs to 1994 Ambush of Tupac Shakur

How a Federal Inmate Duped the Los Angeles Times, Fabricated FBI and Linked Sean "Diddy" Combs to 1994 Ambush of Tupac Shakur

MARCH 26--Last week's bombshell Los Angeles Times report claiming that the 1994 shooting of Tupac Shakur in the lobby of a Manhattan recording studio was carried out by associates of Sean "Diddy" Combs and that the rap impresario knew of the
plot beforehand was based largely on fabricated FBI reports, The Smoking Gun has learned.

if you would like to read more about it click here its many pages so i didnt wanted to put it all on the small blog space

Danity Kane – Damaged

Danity Kane – Damaged

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Day26 "Got Me Going" video

Day26 – Got Me Going

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Diddy's Official Response to today's LA Times article

This is Diddy's official response to the LA Times Online Article that was released this morning.

"This story is beyond ridiculous and is completely false.Neither Biggie nor I had any knowledge of any attack before, during, or after it happened. It is a complete lie to suggest that there was any involvement by Biggie or myself. I am shocked that the Los Angeles Times would be so irresponsible as to publish such a baseless and completely untrue story."

Sean "Diddy" Combs

DANITY KANE DANITY KANE IS BACK

DANITY KANE IS BACK!

PLATINUM-CERTIFIED STARS OF MTV’S MAKING THE BAND RETURN WITH EAGERLY AWAITED SOPHOMORE ALBUM;

SUPERSTAR GIRL GROUP CELEBRATES RELEASE

WITH TV PERFORMANCES, RADIO PROMO TOUR, AND EXCLUSIVE NYC IN-STORE EVENT;

“DAMAGED” A TOP 10 POP SMASH AT iTUNES;

“WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE” DROPS ON MARCH 18TH

Bad Boy Records has announced the upcoming release of “WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE,” the eagerly anticipated sophomore album from Danity Kane. The album – which features the new hit single, “Damaged” – arrives in stores and at all online retailers on March 18th.

“Damaged” sees the RIAA platinum-certified girl group – currently starring in the latest and greatest season of MTV’s blockbuster reality series, Making The Band – joining forces with the up-and-coming production team, Stereotypes, known for their hit collaborations with such artists as Cupid, Ne-Yo, and Omarion. The track is currently a top 10 smash on iTunes’ “Top Pop Songs” chart, while also scoring at a variety of radio formats, including Urban, Rhythmic, and Top 40 outlets nationwide. In addition, the single’s companion video – directed by Syndrome (Pretty Ricky, Lupe Fiasco, Trey Songz) – had its world premiere on MTV’s TRL earlier this week.

On Tuesday, March 18th, Dawn, Aubrey, D. Woods, Shannon, and Aundrea will appear live on TRL to herald the arrival of “WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE.” The week will also see visits to MTV’s The Big Ten and Sucka Free, as well as BET’s 106 & Park. Additional upcoming TV performances include the nationally syndicated Tyra Banks Show and Fox’s The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet (check local listings).

Danity Kane – currently featured on the covers of both King and Right On! – are now in the midst of a month-long promo tour, with stops slated for radio stations in major markets across the country through mid-April.

Last – but most certainly not least – Danity Kane will perform live on the eagerly anticipated season finale of MTV’s Making The Band, set to air Sunday, March 23rd at 8 pm EDT (check local listings). The broadcast will also feature the official announcement of Danity Kane’s upcoming North American concert tour, slated to hit the road in May.

Danity Kane will celebrate the March 18th release of “WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE” with an exclusive in-store event at New York City ’s Best Buy (located at 529 Fifth Avenue ). The group will be meeting fans and signing copies of their new CD, beginning at 7pm.

“WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE” follows the Making The Band 3-winning group’s blockbuster debut, which made a spectacular #1 debut on the SoundScan/Billboard 200 album chart upon its initial 2006 release. Fueled by the top 10 smash, “Show Stopper,” the self-titled album went on to achieve RIAA platinum certification for U.S. sales exceeding one million units.

Now, with “WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE,” Danity Kane have more than matched their Cinderella story debut, crafting an irresistible collection of new hits in association with such studio superstars as Danja, Stereotypes, Bryan Michael Cox, and Seven Aurelius (LL Cool J, Ashanti, Vanessa Carlton). “WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE” is Executive Produced by Bad Boy CEO Sean “Diddy” Combs and Bad Boy Entertainment president Harve Pierre.

For up-to-the-minute information, please visit www.danitykane.com, www.myspace.com/danitykane, and www.badboyonline.com.

"Welcome To The Dollhouse" In stores THIS Tuesday March 18th

Danity Kane's "Damaged"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S20NsEyzUeQ Video
"Welcome To The Dollhouse" In stores THIS Tuesday March 18th...

MTV'S "MAKING THE BAND 4" SEASON FINALE TO FEATURE PERFORMANCES OF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW SINGLES ON SUNDAY, MARCH 23RD AT 8PM ET/PT

MTV'S "MAKING THE BAND 4" SEASON FINALE TO FEATURE PERFORMANCES OF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW SINGLES ON SUNDAY, MARCH 23RD AT 8PM ET/PT



MTV’S “MAKING THE BAND 4” SEASON FINALE TO FEATURE

PERFORMANCES OF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW SINGLES

ON SUNDAY, MARCH 23RD AT 8PM ET/PT

AND OF COURSE, NO “BITCH-A$$ NESS ” WILL BE ALLOWED!

New York , New York –March xx, 2008 – Diddy throws the best parties and on Sunday, March 23rd from 8pm-10pm ET/PT MTV and Diddy invite viewers to celebrate the biggest event in town with the “Making The Band 4, Season 2” finale. Fans will get VIP treatment when Danity Kane performs their hot new single “Damaged” and more songs from their sophomore album “Welcome to The Dollhouse” in stores on March 18th. Day26 will captivate the crowd with a performance of their first single “Got Me Going” from their self titled debut album available on March 24th and solo artist Donnie will hypnotize the ladies with new material from his soon to be released album. “The Making The Band 4” cast will perform in front of a live audience from the MTV Times Square studio in New York City .

Fans will get the inside scoop as the cast including Danity Kane’s Dawn, D. Woods, Shannon, Aundrea, Aubrey and Day26’s Mike, Willie, Qwanell, Robert, Brian and solo artist Donnie answer some of their burning questions: Are Dawn and Qwanell more than just friends? Can Robert and Brian ever stop fighting? Did Donnie and Aubrey ever hook-up? And did Donnie ever finish his album? The cast will reveal this and more to the live in-studio audience, and go online to makingtheband.mtv.com to interact with fans during and following the finale.

This season of MTV’s “Making The Band 4” has been one of the most successful and popular seasons. Diddy hit a high note when he brought the winners from season 4, Day26, solo artist Donnie and platinum recording artists Danity Kane together to live in the same house in Miami , adding a brand new element to the show. Viewers were able to watch Day26 evolve into a strong all male group, follow Donnie’s growth as a new solo artist and catch-up with the girls from Danity Kane as they mature into seasoned professionals. “Making The Band 4” fans got the unique opportunity to get involved with the album making process by going into the studio with the cast each week as they worked towards Diddy’s challenge to record their albums in record time.

MTV’s “Making The Band 4, Season 2” has ranked #1 in its time period (Mon/10-11pm) versus all of TV among F12-34 and has reached over 49 million total viewers. The Making The Band 4, Season 2 premiere is the highest rated season premiere in the franchise history since 2003 among P12-34. Season to date Making The Band 4 is averaging a 2.4 P12-34 rating.

Sean “Diddy” Combs, Ted Iredell and Perry Dance will serve as executive producers. Jacquelyn French is the MTV executive overseeing 'The Making The Band' franchise. Francesca Spero is Producer for Bad Boy Entertainment.

SEAN COMBS, the CEO and founder of Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group is a multifaceted entertainment powerhouse. Sean “Diddy” Combs was recently declared “One of the Most Influential Businessmen in the World” by Time Magazine and CNN. Combs, 38 oversees one of the world's preeminent urban entertainment companies, encompassing a broad range of businesses including recording, music publishing, artist management, television and film production, recording facility, apparel and restaurants.

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 137 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services – MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, with all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 260 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

Sean John Fashion Show '08

Sean John Fashion Show '08
In case you missed it!!

DAY26 debut album "DAY 26" in stores March 25th

DAY26 debut album "DAY 26" in stores March 25th
Album Preview

Danity Kane Album Preview

Danity Kane "Welcome To The Dollhouse" in stores March 18th
Album Preview

Cheri Dennis new song "OOH OOH" from "In and Out of Love"

This song is from Cheri Dennis' In and Out of Love in stores now!!!

Ooh Ooh
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In and Out of Love Itunes Link:
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Elephant Man Set to Release Let’s Get Physical

Elephant Man Set to Release
“Let’s Get Physical,”

New CD from Bad Boy/VP Records Joint Venture,
On April 8

CD features all star line up including Diddy, Wyclef, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, Shaggy, Swizz Beats, Kat Deluna,

Mario Winans and Yung Joc

February 28, 2008– New York , NY – Dancehall King, Elephant Man, will release his latest studio CD, “Let’s Get Physical,” on April 8, 2008. A long time in the making, the star-studded project is the first release from a new venture which joins Sean “ Diddy ” Combs’ Bad Boy Records with the largest independent Jamaican music label, VP Records. “Let’s Get Physical” features the hit lead single “Five O,” on which Wyclef appears. The remix for “Five-O” is blazing a trail with rising digital sales and has caught attention at radio with an all star line up from Swizz Beats, Assassin, Yung Joc and Diddy . “Jump,” the hard-hitting, high energy second single, also features Swizz Beats. Barbados-born Rihanna appears on the steamy dance track “Throw Your Hands Up” and Elephant Man-fan Chris Brown lends his vocals to the bouncy “Feel the Steam.” Also check out “Body Talk” featuring Dominican R&B singer Kat Deluna and female rapper Jha Jha, and the hot remix for “The Way We Roll” with Busta and Shaggy. The set is executive produced by Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Chris Chin, Harve Pierre and Willie Daniels.

“A true entertainer is versatile and makes music for the world,” says Jamaica-native Elephant Man, dubbed The Energy God by fans because of his high energy stage performances. Elephant Man first stormed on the stage back in 1998 under the wings of Bounty Killa and the Scare Dem Crew. The self-proclaimed Dancehall King is solely responsible for reuniting dancehall music with its fun free-spirited roots.

His debut album, Good 2 Go (VP Records), became a worldwide smash in 2004 with the release of chart topping party tunes like “Signal di Plane” and “Pon di River, Pon di Bank,” the single which snagged him a Source Award for “Dancehall/Reggae Artist of the Year” and the MTV2 nomination at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards.

Since then, Elephant Man has recorded collaborations with Lil’ Jon on the “Get Low Remix,” R. Kelly on “Reggae Bump Bump,” Pitbull and Daddy Yankee on the “Rah-Rah Remix,” and Janet Jackson on “All Nite (Don’t Stop).”

Elephant Man is excited about his major label joint venture (Bad Boy/VP Records) as he looks forward to making dancehall history with Sean “ Diddy ” Combs and the entire Bad Boy family. “I’ve been a fan of Bad Boy for the longest time and now I’m Bad Boy for life!,” Ele laughs. “We gonna take dancehall to another level.”

-more-

On “Let’s Get Physical,” Elephant Man fuses party tunes with lyrics that speak of the social ills and violence plaguing the people of Jamaica . His notorious dance anthems cascade throughout the record. “With the Bad Boy production and promotion teams, together with the Energy God…It’s gonna be madness” says Elephant Man.

“If you saw me today you are never gonna forget me…my hair, my clothes, my style…I’m crazy man, I’m the Energy God…Father of the Dancehall…”

- Elephant Man

Diddy goes to Hollywood to pursue his acting career!

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

Combs’ role received rave reviews

"Mr. Combs is commanding and fierce."--New York Times

"The actor's [Combs] blend of volatility, sweetness, pride, impotence and frustration registers beautifully."-- Chicago Sun Times

"[Combs]" turns in a heart breaking performance!" --Us Weekly (3.5 stars)

"You'll Never Look at Sean Same Way Again!..."Combs does a great, great job...finds his place in the sun!"

--The New York Post

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

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

CHERI DENNIS CELEBRATES CD RELEASE

CHERI DENNIS CELEBRATES CD RELEASE OF “IN AND OUT OF LOVE”

WITH WIDE-RANGING PROMOTIONAL ITINERARY;

SCHEDULE INCLUDES RADIO AND TV APPEARANCES,

IN-STORE EVENTS, AND A VARIETY OF CHARITY FUNCTIONS;

CD RELEASE FOLLOWS LAST YEAR’S iTUNES STORE EXCLUSIVE;

“IN AND OUT OF LOVE” HITS STORES ON FEBRUARY 26TH


Bad Boy recording artist Cheri Dennis has slated a wide range of promotional activity surrounding the physical release of her acclaimed debut album, “IN AND OUT OF LOVE.” Released exclusively last November on the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com) – the first-ever major label R&B album to receive a three-month digital exclusive release via iTunes – the collection will now arrive in stores across North America on February 26th.

iTunes’ exclusive release of “IN AND OUT OF LOVE” immediately landed in the top 10 on iTunes’ “Top R&B/Soul Albums” sales chart. The album’s success was fueled in part by the Rodney Jerkins-produced album track, “Remind You,” which drew over a quarter of a million free downloads as the iTunes Store’s “Single of the Week.”

In addition to “Remind You,” “IN AND OUT OF LOVE” features the current hit jam, “Portrait of Love (Feat. Yung Joc and Gorilla Zoe).” The single – produced by Soul Diggaz (Beyoncé, Mary J Blige, Britney Spears) – is drawing top 40 airplay at both Urban and Urban AC radio outlets nationwide, having already been the #1 Most Added track at Urban AC and #3 Most Added at Urban Mainstream in its first week.

Cheri has also been named Clear Channel’s “Artist To Watch” for the month of February, with “Portrait of Love” featured on demand on all Clear Channel Urban and Rhythmic station websites across the country. Furthermore, the “Portrait of Love” companion video – directed by Petro (Rufus Wainwright, Kelly Clarkson) – is now in rotation at BET, MTV Jams, and VH1 Soul.

Cheri is currently out on national promotional tour to support her album release, with a whirlwind of radio and press appearances scheduled through early March. Her busy itinerary encompasses stops in a range of major markets, including New Orleans, Memphis, Dallas, Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Detroit.

On Tuesday, February 26th, Cheri will herald the CD release of “IN AND OUT OF LOVE” with a live appearance on BET’s 106 & Park (check local listing). That same day will see her visiting the innovative New York City high school, the Bronx Millennium Art Academy. Dennis will spend the day meeting students and performing in support of Urban Farming, a volunteer program focused on eradicating hunger, while increasing diversity, motivating youth and seniors, and optimizing the production of unused land for food and alternative energy. For more information on Urban Farming, please see www.urbanfarming.org.

February 28th will find Cheri continuing her work with Urban Farming, this time by doing an outreach and awareness event at a Detroit high school. That same day will also see Dennis making an eagerly awaited in-store appearance at former NBA superstar Derrick Coleman’s SNYX Sneaker Studio, located at 8961 Linwood Avenue on Detroit’s West Side.

Cheri recently performed live at New York’s Apple Store SoHo in association with the renowned mentor/mentee network, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Before the show, Dennis held a private meet and greet with children from the program, signing autographs and taking pictures. She also spent her day accompanied by a “Little Sister,” providing a positive and encouraging role model to the young mentee, who also got to see first-hand the busy and exciting life of a major recording artist.

As if all that weren’t enough, Dennis will be performing live on an upcoming installment of the long-running syndicated TV program, It’s Showtime At The Apollo. The performance is set to tape on Saturday, March 1st, with a broadcast date to be announced later.

Close to two years in the making, “IN AND OUT OF LOVE” sees Cheri Dennis revealing herself to be much more than just a powerhouse vocalist. The singer co-wrote many of the album’s songs – including her breakthrough debut hit single, “I Love You” – working in collaboration with some top studio superstars, including Timbaland (Justin Timberlake, M.I.A., Kanye West), Mario Winans (Diddy, Whitney Houston, The Notorious B.I.G.), and others.

A slate of national press followed the initial release of “IN AND OUT OF LOVE,” with features and reviews appearing in a wide range of publications. Among the many print and online outlets to highlight Dennis were Entertainment Weekly, Giant, Complex, Billboard, Right On!, Black Beat, Hip Hop Weekly, and Sophisticate’s Black Hair, Inside Black Hollywood, and SOHH.com.


For up-to-date news and information, please visit www.cheridennisonline.com, www.myspace.com/cheridennis, and www.badboyonline.com.

CRITICS LAVISH PRAISE ON SEAN "DIDDY" COMBS'

CRITICS LAVISH PRAISE ON SEAN "DIDDY" COMBS' FIRST STARRING

IN THE ABC MOVIE EVENT A RAISIN IN THE SUN

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"Combs...reminds us he can act with fullhearted expressiveness. He holds his own with Rashad...Indeed, the whole production is a model of subtle adaptation." --Entertainment Weekly

"Combs embodies its [Raisins] spirit of striving"--USA Today

"You'll Never Look at Sean Same Way Again!" -The New York Post

"WHEN THIS WALTER [COMBS] SAYS HE'S 'A VOLCANO' YOU BELIEVE"--DENVER POST

"...Combs holds his own in his first major movie role."--O, The Oprah Magazine

"[Combs]" turns in a heart breaking performance!"--Us Weekly (3.5 stars)

"...The performances are top drawer. That includes Combs." --The New York Post

"Sean Combs reveals his growth as an actor..."--The Orlando Sentinel

"Combs has Passion and Heart..." --Star Magazine (4 stars)


*CHECK OUT A RAISIN IN THE SUN!*

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008 ON ABC AT 8:00PM (EST)

Cheri Dennis Itunes Store Performance Pictures

Here are pictures from Cheri's amazing Itunes performance from tuesday evening at the Manhattan Itunes store!!!

http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=gls====305773&nbc1=1

Got Me Going

Got Me Going Itunes Link

Got Me Going (Streaming Link)
Real:
http://streamos.atlrec.com/real/atlantic/mtb4/gotmegoing_popradio.ram

Win:
http://streamos.atlrec.com/wmedia/atlantic/mtb4/gotmegoing_popradio.wax