Usher x VIP. Here is the extended 60 second TV spot for Usher’s new fragrance V.I.P. What gets us really excited about this ad though? It’s directed by Pierre Morel who did the movie Taken. Loved that movie. C&D

Busta Rhymes x Breaking Point. It’s been a long time since Busta has been in a major film production (Halloween Resurrection back in 2002) but he’s back this time as a drug dealer in the straight-to-DVD Breaking Point. Movie also stars legit actor Tom Berenger and Sticky Fingaz. Busta is used as the central focus though on all marketing material including the trailer and poster.

While the movie will technically be shown in theaters December 4th (six total theaters in the U.S.), it’s just to fill contractual terms as the movie will go directly to DVD after for a January 12th release. Check the official movie poster after the jump…

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will.i.am x The Data Awards. BEP announced their world tour yesterday but front man will.i.am was busy with the official announce of the first Data Awards which will be held the same week as the Grammys on January 30th and will honor the biggest names in the DJ community. Some of the award categories include BEST DANCE DJ/PRODUCER SOLO, BEST DANCE DJ/PRODUCER GROUP, BEST REMIX & BEST ORIGINAL TRACK. will explains the creation process and how the need came out as the music business and music distribution continues to dwindle.

Snoop Dogg x TomTom x Voice Skins. Ever wanted the S-N-Double-O-P as your backseat driver? Well now with the new Snoop Dogg VoiceSkin pack for $12.95, your TomTom GPS will give you all the directions you want with Snoop’s voice and signature sounds. The demo video pretty much explains it all.

If you live in LA Snoop will even give you suggestions to his favorite places in the hood. Check the insider details on how the deal came together with Snoop talking about how it all went down. Video after the jump…

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Seems like Complex is one of the few remaining urban lifestyle print magazines left. Let’s hope it stays around…they bring the heat with Eminem gracing the latest issue.

Diddy x Home Shopping Network. As reported last week, Diddy and the Home Shopping Network struck a major distribution deal for the Sean John fragrance line in time for the Holiday season. Press play to see Diddy make an appearance on HSN to unveil his men’s fragrance collections Unforgivable and I Am King, and women’s fragrance collection Unforgivable Woman. He also sells Sean John fleece robes. More video after the jump. Via: NahRight

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