Lupe Fiasco x History Channel.

According to the official press release, Lupe will be accompanied by a long list of other artists and actors including Don Cheadle, Bruce Sprinsteen, Eddie Vedder and Marisa Tomei. The documentary is set to be shown on The History Channel December 13, 2009. Via: HipHopDX

• VIDEO: Lupe Fiasco x Hewlett Packard laptop commercial
• Lupe Fiasco song “Solar Midnite” used in “Twilight: New Moon”
• VIDEO: Lupe Fiasco x Hewlett Packard Summit on the Summit bootcamp
• Lupe Fiasco College Tour for The People Speak Documentary
• “Style Wars” Blu-ray release w/ hours of additional footage

In a undisclosed multi-million dollar distribution deal, MTV Networks has acquired the exclusive U.S. TV rights to the MJ documentary This Is It. As part of the deal all MTV sister networks including VH1, BET and Palladia will have rights to air the film in its entirety.

This is not a surprising move for the music channel as they continue to push for traditional music centered programming to get back to the core young adult music listening demo vs. the past programming that favored young females and reality show lovers. Via: Billboard

• VIDEO: Ciara is new face of Verizon LG Chocolate ad campaign
• DMX set for new reality TV show “DMX: This Life of Mine”
• Snoop signs record label deal with MTV
• DMC new host of “PG rated” rap reality TV show
• Nelly pitching TV show to networks

50 Cent x Cheetah Vision. Although 50 Cent’s first movie under his Cheetah Vision production company banner is the Before I Self Destruct movie included in the upcoming album, big things are in store and set to get bigger. Cheetah Vision has just announced it is partnering up with Action Jackson films to finance and produce 3-5 films a year starting with The Gun.

The Gun will star 50 Cent and his new BFF Val Kilmer (remember the straight to DVD Streets of Blood anyone?) where 50 and Kilmer play friends whose loyalties are tested when they get caught up in the world of illegal gun dealing. Pic will shoot in Grand Rapids, Mich., with Chris Lighty on board as a producer.

Variety reports that the script grew out of the rapper-actor’s curiosity about how guns go from being manufactured and shipped for legal use to somehow “falling into the hands of the wrong people,” Curtis Jackson said. “It’s a socially conscious theme that people aren’t paying attention to.”

Jackson said his goal in forming Cheetah Vision with Emmett was to create star vehicles — and get the chance to produce and write. This is the first of three feature scripts Curtis Jackson has written, and he feels he is getting the hang of a form much different than songwriting.

“When you write a song, you need to say it in three minutes or it is overkill, but I like creating stories and going in depth with characters,” he said.

Jackson will follow The Gun with the Cheetah Vision-produced drama Jekyll and Hyde starring alongside Forest Whitaker. While other hip-hop artists are struggling to have consistent work in Hollywood, 50 Cent has set himself up for some longevity in this town and a steady stream of acting jobs.  He might need this new revenue stream if Before I Self Destruct stalls on the Billboard charts.

• Video: 50 Cent’s “Before I Self Destruct” movie trailer
• Exclusive: The real deal behind 50 Cent’s new film company
• 50 Cent wants to get into comedy films
• VIDEO: On set of 50 Cent’s new movie “Caught in the Crossfire”
• VIDEO: Trailer to 50 Cent’s bonus movie “Before I Self Destruct”

Otherwise you get your TV ad, your online banner, you exclusive music video and that’s it. Same thing every one else is doing. But Diddy…he doing big things with Ciroc and making more money for himself in the meantime.

• Diddy extends business role with Ciroc Vodka
• Ciroc’s new drink called “The Diddy”
• Mike Jones signs deal w/ House of Dobbe Cognac
• Ciroc Vodka website revamped by Diddy
• VIDEO: Diddy on Jimmy Kimmel

• VIDEO: Trailer to 50 Cent’s bonus movie “Before I Self Destruct”
• Video: 50 Cent partners with Jam Master Jay documentary
• MOVIE TRAILER: 2 Turntables & A Microphone
• Video: 50 Cent’s “Before I Self Destruct” movie trailer
• 50 Cent to release “Before I Self Destruct” movie w/ album

QD3, Ben Lyons and Adam Bhala Lough drop The Carter documentary on November 17, order your copies at TheCarterDoc.com, the first 1,000 orders receive a limited edition graphic t-shirt. Watch the first 10 minutes of the film after the jump…

• MOVIE TRAILERS: Lil Wayne “The Carter” documentary trailer
• The Ghostface Killah $155 t-shirt
• LeBron James’ “More Than A Game” t-shirt
• Beyonce to release “Beyond the Ballad” double-disc documentary about herself
• The $32,000 John Legend watch can be yours

Ashanti x Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Ashanti makes a special guest appearance on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” which will be aired sometime next year. She’s been doing a lot of philanthropic work as of late and continues the push with the guest spot on the show. Xzibit was a guest host for the show back in October as ABC continues to drive the AAA (Adult African-American) demo to the show.

• PICS: Official photos of Xzibit on “Extreme Makeover Home Edition”
• Xzibit hosting ABC’s “Extreme Home Makeover”
• Mary J. Blige to Guest Judge on America Idol
• VIDEO: Ashanti performing on Broadway’s “The Wiz”
• Mos Def to guest appear on episode of “House”

So it’s no surprise that Snoop Dogg showed up to perform with the Yo Gabba Gabba crew during their live tour show in LA this past week. Snoop teaches the kids some new moves with the cast. Luckily these moves do not involve “smokin’ on blunts” or “hittin’ dem’ hoes.” Via: Rap-Up

• Snoop Dogg’s marketing plans for new “Rich & Infamous” clothing line
• PICS: Snoop Dogg Skull Candy headphones now available
• Snoop’s MTV show is launching pad for late night talk show gig
• PICS: Snoop Dogg’s iFizzle iPhone app hits the market
• Snoop auctions Dogg House on E-bay in TV promo

• Fabolous filming reality “Twitter” TV show
• Scott Storch with reality show from creators of “The Real World”
• MC Hammer is Hip-Hop’s Online Social Media King
• Jadakiss promotes Twitter
• Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye To Be On Jay Leno Primetime

During the Country Music Awards the host poke fun at the Kayne West/Taylor Swift incident. Press play to see the old guy do his best impression of the Louis Vuitton Don. It was East Coast vs. West Coast in the mid 90’s could there be a beef between hip hop and country music in 2010?

• PICS: Kanye West x Louis Vuitton official shoe line photo shoot
• VIDEO: Kanye West proves he’s a total a$$ on MTV VMA’s
• Kanye’s entire Louis Vuitton shoe line pics
• PICS: Louis Vuitton et Kanye West Packaging
• Video: Kanye West reveals his Louis Vuitton shoe line

Diddy shows his comedic side with Jimmy Kimmel. He discuss Ciroc, Dirty Money and his I Want To Work For Diddy 2 show. He creates a new Ciroc drink called the “Jimmy Kimmel” the ingredients are Diet Snapple and Ciroc Vodka.

• Ciroc’s new drink called “The Diddy”
• VIDEO: Diddy’s new CIROC & lemonade ad
• Video: Preview of Kanye West’s new hip-hop muppet show
• Diddy extends business role with Ciroc Vodka
• Ciroc Vodka website revamped by Diddy

• VIDEO: New Lil Wayne “The Carter” documentary teaser
• MOVIE TRAILERS: Lil Wayne “The Carter” documentary trailer
• Video: Lil Wayne talks about role in “Hurricane Season”
• VIDEO: The Carter Documentary Premieres in L.A.
• Lil Wayne writing blog for ESPN; talks football like a pro

• Video: N.E.R.D.’s “Rock The Vote” PSA
• VIDEO: Pharrell & N.E.R.D. perform on episode of “90210″
• N.E.R.D. revamped website and online game
• N.E.R.D. x Converse outdoor ad campaign
• PICS: N.E.R.D. designs shirts for H&M

Ryan Leslie promotes his new album Translation on Fox Business. He mention he was suppose to be a lawyer or a brain surgeon but decided to follow his heart to became an artist.

• T.I. launches label partnership with Amare Stoudmire
• RZA’s Hip-Hop Chess Federation challenges Obama Administration
• VIDEO: Steve Stoute gives insight on his recent Jay-Z & Mary J. Blige deals
• Lady Gaga deluxe album includes a lock of her real hair
• VIDEO: 50 Cent on ABC 7 Chicago

50 Cent promotes his new album Before I Self Destruct, his new book the 50th Law, and his new fragrance Power by 50 on Chicago’s ABC 7.

Props: UpscaleSwagger

• 50 Cent interview about his “Power” cologne
• EXCLUSIVE PICS: Rejected “Power by 50″ cologne bottle designs
• MOVIE TRAILER: 2 Turntables & A Microphone
• VIDEO: First 10 min. of 50 Cent’s “Before I Self Destruct” movie
• 50 Cent “Power by 50″ cologne print ad