It’s been awhile since we have seen some real creativity with music marketing but Eminem and crew always seem to pull it off. The latest…the famed Sham Wow guy selling Eminem’s upcoming album Recovery. Genius.

Cosmetics company L’Oreal has received some flack in the past for alleged “whitening” of Beyonce’s skin (see previous ads) in print ads but this time it looks like they aren’t messing around as much with the Photoshop. Ad is currently running in national fashion and women’s lifestyle magazines.

Confirming reports from as early as last year, video game production company Ubisoft has officially announced their upcoming Michael Jackson video game. At the E3 Convention in Los Angeles, Ubisoft also released the first official screen shots of the game (shown above).

“We’re delighted to have the opportunity to develop a game based on the songs and moves of one of the world’s most incredible performers of all time,” said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft. “We expect the game to bring Michael Jackson fans, families and friends together with the energetic song and dance of The King of Pop.”

According to the game developers, the currently non-titled Michael Jackson game will be rhythm based and set to release this holiday season. The game will be available for Xbox 360 with Kinect and Playstation 3 with Move, and on Nintendo Wii and DS. Via: Koalition

T.I. has been keeping himself busy and out of trouble since his release from jail with projects including his upcoming album Uncaged and his upcoming film Takers. And now T.I. recently announced his new role as a spokesperson for the French based Remy Martin Cognac. According to RollingOut, T.I. recently told radio station V-103 in Atlanta that he just returned from Cognac, France, where he put the finishing touches on the deal.

T.I. is no stranger to sponsorships having previously been a spokesperson for Chevrolet. No official word yet from parent company Rémy Cointreau but considering the deal just got wrapped up it might be awhile before the official press release and announce comes out. Regardless, this is great news for T.I. as he continues to expand his brand and re-establish himself with major companies and corporate sponsors.

Will Smith promotes his upcoming Men in Black 3D with this teaser that was presented at Sony’s 3D TV Launch Event at Sony Pictures Studios. The video is blurry because its in 3D but this just confirms that the third installment for MIB is a definite go.

Drake films this PSA in collaboration with the Hip-Hop Caucus and the Green on the Block initiative as he discusses “Going Green” with his tour, and why our communities need to be engaged in fighting both poverty and pollution at the same time. Based on today’s early album sales numbers it looks like Drake will be seeing plenty of green in the near future.

CNN and Skateboard P sit down and talk education…and no, not music education, but the actual education system and educational reform. Via: NR

Eminem and Activision team up once again (see previous collab)  for a re-mix trailer from the Call of Duty franchise. This time Em lends his song “Won’t Back Down” for COD’s latest installment called Black Ops. Video was premiered at the E3 Convention in Los Angeles.