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(Courtesy of CNN)

For More info click http://www.tapproject.org

For those of you who don’t know who “Dirty” is, he was Fall Out Boy’s former roadie. Why am I mentioning this? Well, Dirty is one of a few new on-air talent for MTV2.

Distributed in nearly 80 million homes, MTV2 already has the highest concentration of men between the ages of 12-34 on TV today, and coming off its highest rated year ever, will expand its programming with a new lineup of original shows and blocks that are unapologetically guy.

Invading the U.S. each week for the first time in English, and the inspiration behind the Jack Black blockbuster movie Nacho Libre, is the Mexican wrestling phenomenon Lucha Libre which promises to take MTV2 viewers to new heights with high flying acrobats and death defying stunts. Plus, audiences will get a mix of hip-hop music, guy lifestyle and action sports programming with new series Rock N Jock, a mash-up of sports and music, Funk Flex Full Throttle and new destinations like Balls Out Comedy Fridays and Sucker Free Sundays. In addition, MTV2 will introduce viewers to new on-air talent, including Maxim Magazine hot listed Desi Sanchez, Olympic athlete, Todd Richards, automotive guru DJ Funkmaster Flex, popular DJ and radio personality, DJ Envy, and former Fall Out Boy/Rock Roadie, “Dirty”.

(Courtesy of Irene Shin of Fanscape, Inc.)

With The Audition’s new album, Great Danger, released to the general public TODAY, Pete Wentz believes this album is one to beat within the genre.

“With their hot new single, “You Ruined This”, I truly think this is gonna be one of the bigger records out of the genre this year,” says Pete.

Only one way to find out if this is true… give it a listen! Check out the album on The Audition’s myspace! (CLICK HERE)

(Courtesy of Chelsea of Victory Records)

Musician Lends His Voice To Help Provide Safe Drinking Water To Children Around The World

Waterborne illnesses are the second highest cause of preventable childhood deaths

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF today announced that musician/entrepreneur and social philanthropist, Pete Wentz will be the national spokesperson for the 2010 UNICEF Tap Project.

Now in its fourth year, the UNICEF Tap Project is a grassroots initiative that will take place during World Water Week 2010 (March 21-27) and invites individuals to donate $1 or more for tap water at participating restaurants to provide clean water to children around the world.

Best known as the bassist for the immensely popular rock band, Fall Out Boy, Wentz has been regularly active—both at home and abroad—in supporting social causes which impact the well-being of children.

“It’s truly an honor to be the national spokesperson for the Tap Project and support efforts to provide clean water to children in the developing world,” said Wentz. “Water is something that we as Americans often take for granted but the reality is, the lack of clean and accessible drinking water kills 4,100 children under the age of five every day and as a new father I have become highly attuned to the needs of children everywhere. Unfortunately, it’s usually when emergencies like Haiti occur, that the importance of clean water really becomes apparent to the rest of us.”

In its four years of existence, the UNICEF Tap Project has become a uniquely hip, award-winning national campaign which has attracted a wide swath of volunteers and celebrity supporters. With a dynamic presence in social media and vibrant advertising creative as a mainstay, the Tap Project has been particularly popular among the college-aged demographic and the young urban professional set.

As national spokesperson for the UNICEF Tap Project, Wentz will be the face and voice of the campaign offering the Tap Project to individuals and restaurants across the nation as a simple and effective way to make a difference in a child’s life. Wentz will not only lend his name and likeness to support the initiative, but will also be available for national media opportunities which allow him to raise awareness of the global water crisis and its impact on children. (Read More Here !)

(Courtesy of Prnewswire.com)

For more information or to register as a volunteer, visit :
www.tapproject.org Or

www.unicefusa.org

AK NYC and AK Chicago join forces to raise money for victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

Date: Thursday, January 28th 2010

Location: Angels & Kings New York CityTime: 7pm – 9pmEvent: Healthy Help for Haiti – Vegan Bake Sale organized by VeganDrinks.org and SuperVegan.com***Contact sam@supervegan.com for more informationFeaturing: DJ Lil Ray from 7pm to 9pm (www.djlilray.com )Fundraiser: Baked goods will be priced by the piece (Average price: $1 – $5) and 100% of the proceeds will benefit Sodopreca and the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH).

Location: Angels & Kings ChicagoTime: 10pm – 2amEvent: Who Gives A Shot – “Disappear Here” Helps HaitiFeaturing: Gemini Club and resident DJ’s Heaven Malone, Midnight Conspiracy and La Dolce Vita (Gemini Club are an up and coming electro band getting tons of local press. Recently headlining at the Art Institute First Fridays).***Gemini will be performing a special DJ set with their custom made synths and rig.Fundraiser: AK will donate a percentage of proceeds and all talent will donate 100% of their talent fee to Partners In Health (www.pih.com)

(Courtesy of NAMPetewentz.com)

I just recieved an email from Matt from Charitybuzz

Pete has personalized and signed an art print from the Shepard Fairey “Love United Auction. The proceeds go to a good cause – FAIR, started by Shepard Fairey, the celebrated street artist and creator of the now ubiquitous Obama HOPE image. Fairey designed these pieces called ‘DEFEND EQUALITY LOVE UNITES’ which has become a unifying symbol of the post-Proposition 8 struggle for marriage equality.

The print can be seen below,click on it to go to the auction:

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