FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT
THE ROLLERCOASTER RIDE CONTINUES
WITH MTV’S “MAKING THE BAND 4” SEASON FINALE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH AT 9PM ET/PT

New York, New York – September 30, 2008 – The rollercoaster ride continues on Tuesday, October 7th at 9pm ET/PT with the “Making The Band 4,” Season Finale.

The intense season winds down but doesn’t cool off. In the season finale viewers will be left speechless when a fan favorite of the groups goes head to head with Diddy leaving everyone shocked at the outcome. The drama will reach new heights as the very survival of the groups is at stake. From number one records, to a whirl wind promotional tour, to budding romances, to an unexpected reunion, this season of MTV’s “Making The Band 4” has given viewers more than they could have ever expected. Danity Kane, Day26 and Donnie Klang will continue to share their experiences with viewers in this powerful season finale that will have fans wanting more.

The dramatic “Making The Band 4” season finale will span from the streets of NYC to the sun-drenched beaches of Cabo. Viewers will bask in the sun when Diddy rewards Danity Kane and Day26 with a well deserved break after their big promotional tour. Making The Band fans will experience another first as Donnie Klang unveils the sexiness with the long awaited release of his first album JUST A ROLLING STONE. Viewers will be there when a fan favorite of the group goes head to head with Diddy leaving everyone speechless and shocked at the outcome. This season finale will be like no other as it taps into every human emotion and brings some of the most talked about moments to-date.

This season, media mogul Diddy, continued to show his chart topping artists Danity Kane and Day26 why he’s one of the best in the business, while guiding and developing solo artist Donnie Klang. Viewers were able to witness first hand the growth of Danity Kane’s Aubrey, Dawn, Shannon, D Woods and Aundrea and share in the success of their second album WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE which spawned the hit summer anthem “Damaged.” Fans got up close and personal with rising stars Day26 as their first self titled album climbed the charts. The excitement continued when long time show choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson “boom-kaked” her way back on the show after her dramatic blow-up with Diddy more than a year ago, surprising everyone including the man himself. Laurie Ann managed to whip Day26 in shape giving them the skills to perform like real stars. From Aubrey and Diddy’s constant power struggles to Brian and Laurie Ann’s creative differences this wouldn’t be “Making The Band” without the drama.

Sean “Diddy” Combs, Ted Iredell and Perry Dance serve as executive producers. Jacquelyn French is the MTV executive overseeing 'The Making The Band' franchise. Francesca Spero is Producer for Bad Boy Entertainment.

MTV TEAMS UP WITH SEAN COMBS AND MARK BURNETT TO SEARCH FOR NEXT AMERICAN MUSIC SUPERSTAR WITH NEW REALITY SERIES "STARMAKER"

New York, New York – September xx, 2008 – MTV teams up with entertainment powerhouse Sean Combs and revolutionary, Emmy Award winning producer Mark Burnett for the brand new reality series "StarMaker." The new series will set out to find the next history making superstars. MTV and Sean Combs have been developing "StarMaker" since fall of ’07 and made the decision to bring Mark Burnett on board this spring. "StarMaker" is greenlit for January 2009.

"StarMaker" will showcase aspiring solo artists who will compete with the added pressure of living together. In the new series Sean Combs will continue to do what he does best on the hit series "Making The Band," spot the best talent while pushing them to their limits. But in this new format both men and women will be competing as individuals for the top spot. Sean Combs’ hand picked team of star makers will put them through the rigors of "StarMaker" boot camp which extends well beyond just a contestant’s ability to sing. In addition to having to perform in front of an audience each week the contestants will be tested on how well they handle photo shoots, deal with paparazzi, physically perform on stage and more.

"It’s a privilege to partner with Mark Burnett on my latest television venture. He is one of the industry’s best. I am confident that we will do great things together with "StarMaker" and beyond," remarks Sean Combs.

"I’m looking forward to collaborating with MTV and Sean Combs on this new project" said Mark Burnett. "StarMaker will open the door to the tremendous amount of talent out there just waiting to be discovered. We've created a platform that will allow new and emerging artists a chance to showcase their talents to some of the industry’s best."

"Sean Combs and Mark Burnett are leaders in the entertainment industry and have both been an integral part of MTV’s success throughout the years," said Tony DiSanto, EVP Series Development & Programming, MTV. "Getting these two titans of media together, with their long history of hits across platforms but especially in TV and music is a formula for spectacle, drama and the unexpected."

Emmy nominated executive producer for "Raisin in the Sun," Sean Combs is the ultimate American entertainer and entrepreneur, while wearing many different hats as record producer, CEO, clothing designer, actor, rapper and much, much more. He’s made hit records, huge business deals, designer clothing and founded the chart-topping artists Danity Kane and Day26. "StarMaker" will join an already impressive roster of television shows that Sean Combs has executive produced including the hit MTV series "Making The Band," "Run’s House" and the most recent VH1 show that he created " I Want to Work For Diddy." One of the driving forces behind reality television and a true visionary, Mark Burnett has enjoyed a long history of executive producing Emmy Award-winning television, with "Survivor" (CBS) "The Apprentice" (NBC), "Rock Star" (CBS), "Contender" (ESPN) and "Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?" (FOX). In 2007 and 2008, Burnett produced the MTV Movie Awards and will again in 2009. Burnett’s entrepreneurial spirit pioneered the success of the reality "unscripted" drama series, garnered skyrocketing ratings and introduced millions worldwide to an entirely new television genre. "StarMaker" is executive produced by Sean "Diddy" Combs, Mark Burnett and Audrey Morrissey. Co-executive producers are Jim Roush and Lee Metzger and Jane Mun is supervising producer. Tony DiSanto, Liz Gateley and Jacquelyn French serve as Executive Producers for MTV.

Did you ever receive any words of wisdom from Diddy that stuck with you?

I recall on the occasion on one of our more personal conversations Diddy expressed that whatever you do in the industry you had to do it with 120% of your heart, mind, and soul. Which means you have to throw your entire being into being a success in this business. Although you might have to sacrifice a bit of sleep and recreation to obtain your goals, and once you obtain your goals hopefully you will find that the sacrifices were well worth it.