Although Pharrell is getting a lot of press recently for his upcoming work with The Game, the big thing on Skateboard P’s mind these days is art. He recently completed his second art chair for the Art Basel show, launched an online artist gallery back in April and is set for even more art projects in the near future. Check this interview with the NY Times where he talks all things art.

Snoop Dogg x Sirius/XM. It was only a matter of time before The Doggfather invaded the satellite radio airwaves. Sirius/XM have just announced a joint partnership with Snoop that will give the current Priority Records captain his own radio channel. Snoop Dogg Nation will be a week-long, commercial-free channel featuring music, interviews and specials celebrating the career of the hip-hop icon, from his early days with Dr. Dre to his newest album, Malice N Wonderland.

According to the official press release the limited-run channel will launch on Monday, December 14 at 12:00 pm ET and will run until Sunday, December 20 at 10:00 pm ET on SIRIUS channel 40 and XM channel 67. Even though the channel will only be for a week long it’s still a nice publicity move as Malice N Wonderland just released yesterday. Expect to see more of these “pop-up” satellite radio channels as artists find new ways to promote their music.

Lupe’s experimental “Solar Midnite” didn’t even make the actual Twilight soundtrack as it was offered as a iTunes exclusive. Take a look and listen at the video and you will probably know why. The real question Lupe fans have though is not why he chose to make this song but is he for Team Jacob or Team Edward? Check the video after the jump.

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No this isn’t Kanye’s next “Glow in the Dark Tour”…it’s mother effin Tron. Yup the 1982 classic is being redone with all the big CG and effects and will be called Tron Legacy. Movie hits theaters December of next year.

Mariah hired music video director turned Rush Hour man Bret Ratner to direct her latest video. Check the video after the jump…

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Talk about building his brand awareness. Soulja Boy recently got the tattoo “SODMG” on his face to represent his SOD Money Gang. Now that’s brand dedication. Sucks when they split and go their separate ways though. Via: CaviNYC

Beyonce x Wynn. You know Vegas is hurting when your in-box is bombarded with hotel deals practically giving away free nights, free shows, buffets, etc. But that’s not stopping billionaire Steve Wynn and his Wynn Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. We recently received official news that the Wynn is aggressively trying to sign Beyonce to a long term performance deal. Wynn Resorts spokeswoman Jennifer Dunne says there’s no deal yet, despite published rumors of a lucrative, long-term contract.

Beyonce appeared at the Wynn for a series of shows this year while filming a concert DVD. Her shows helped lift revenues and traffic at the resort which is exactly why they are trying to lock her in for a long term deal. I guess since Celine Dione is gone, Vegas is due for another Diva to rule the City of Sin.

Eskay x Nokia. Usually we report on all the latest business and promotional deals hip-hop artists have with Corporate America…now this is a first. Eskay, founder of hip-hop blog NahRight.com, lands a nice national promotional deal and exposure for the Nokia Booklet 3G tied with his online network Complex. This is a perfect example of the branding power that Eskay and NahRight have within the hip-hop community now. He is representing the online hip-hop scene to the fullest whether you like it or not.

Personally, it’s great to see bloggers get this type of exposure as readers get to actually see the “voice” behind the blog. Hopefully promotions like this can help pave the way for legit bloggers to get some more recognition. I’m still waiting for that call from the Maybach marketing team to be in their new marketing campaign.