Move over, Oprah! You’re not the only African-American mogul willing and able to launch your own network.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is readying the launch of a music-themed cable network called Revolt. Aimed at African-Americans, the black MTV-esque station is slated  to debut 12/12/12. According to Andy Schuon, former MTV programming chief, Revolt will harken back to the golden days of MTV focusing on music, music news, and, most importantly, music videos, which have taken a back seat to reality TV programming on many other “music” channels. Comcast is said to be in talks to carry Revolt as part of its ongoing efforts to reach a more urban demographic.

Diddy is no stranger to television. The music producer, who has dominated the worlds of fashion (Sean John), fragrance (“I Am King,” “Empress”) and liquor (Ciroc), has had several successful shows on MTV and VH1, including Making The Band and The Apprentice-inspired I Want To Work For Diddy.

Do you want your D(iddy)TV?

source: http://live.drjays.com/index.php/2012/01/26/take-that-diddy-is-launching-his-own-music-tv-channel/

Despite needing nine stitches after a serious skateboarding accident in August, Lil Wayne is still 100 percent submerged in the skater lifestyle. The 29-year-old rapper is set to release Trukfit, a new skater inspired clothing line, at the end of January.

“Lil Wayne has long been recognized as a music and pop culture icon,” says Trukfit public relations representative Sarah Cunningham. “He has developed a unique style — both sonically and visually — and extending his brand and vision into apparel was a natural progression. As Lil Wayne is passionate about skateboarding, it only made sense for him to infuse that passion into Trukfit.”

Described as “well-made, stylish and edgy,” Weezy F. Baby will debut his skate apparel on January 23 and 24 in New York City at the Agenda Trade Show. Check out Lil Wayne showing off his skills at a skatepark in Tampa, Florida below. Do you think Weezy will make skateboard gear as dynamic as his raps?

Diddy hosted his “CIROC The New Year” party to usher in 2012 at a private Miami estate over the weekend, with guests including Rihanna, Gayle King, NeNe Leakes, Ne-Yo, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled and more.

A demure looking Ri Ri (in a knee-length, frilly black dress and pumps) posed for the cameras, while Diddy’s mother Janice Combs and ex Kim Porter held court with Star Jones and others in attendance.

source: http://live.drjays.com/index.php/2012/01/02/rihanna-ne-yo-rick-ross-more-party-with-diddy-for-new-years-eve/