Never one to shy away from a good publicity stunt, entertainment mogul Diddy has offered New York mayor Michael Bloomberg and the city of New York $1 million to make the historic crystal Times Square ball Ciroc blue. Diddy's scheme isn't all about expanding his brand. The mogul claims he wants Mayor Bloomberg to use the $1 million to better his hometown. "You can take this $1 million and help open up some parks ... in Harlem or Queens or Brooklyn. Or you can get it to buy some computers for the public schools or whatever we can use this money for to help people," Diddy said in his vlog.
In addition to remixing the Times Square ball, Diddy and E! have teamed up to make sure people get home safely. Diddy is offering $10 debit cards to fund taxi rides on New Year's eve.
"As the 'Official Vodka of New Year's Eve,' it's only fitting that we take over New York, the most iconic New Year's city in the world," Combs said in statement. "I'm going to give every adult in America a taste of what it's like to enjoy a sophisticated celebration with Diddy, and what better time than while ringing in the New Year."
Reader Comments(1 of 5)
teamster1161at 12-29-2008
here diddy is offering a million to change a bulb and i am 6 months behind in my mortgage about to be put to the street with 3 kids, god bless america.i spent hundreds of dollars on diddy cds and big papa why cant he help me in return
mdsdriver6at 12-29-2008
It says it all in your screen name you are a teamster and you are a dting breed for MANY reasons. If I were you I would ask my TEANSTER BROTHERS to help you...
coachbskat 12-29-2008
Did Diddy make you take out that loan? Maybe you should have done other things with your money besides CDs! He is giving to the city and possibly a lot of kids, just mot your three
assholeat 12-29-2008
If you're so broke what the hell ya buying cd's for?
Velokubric07at 12-29-2008
Wow!!! Miley Cyrus's sex tape
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http://bcelebvideos.com/video.php?link=Miley_Cyrus_sex_tape
millyat 12-30-2008
Come on get a life, he didnt tell you to get the loan... grow up and deal with the descion youve made Im a grown single mother with 3 kids also, and I am going thru tough times thru this rough economy, but I dont expect a hand out from anyone.. Im glad hes willing to help the city where I was born and raised
frankat 12-30-2008
maybe if you spent less money on his and biggies cd and put more into savings and education you wouldn't have 3 kids and losing your house.
Charlesat 12-30-2008
if your a teamster you should ask your local union brothers to help you out, being behind 6 months on your morgage you could also ask your bank to find a way to help your payments.
jimat 12-30-2008
Your broke BECAUSE you spent hundreds of dollars on diddy cds and big papa MORON
napsacgetoat 12-30-2008
Did you ask him? So many people are so behind on so much. I don't believe it is a private citizens job to bail people out, it is the governments job. I support Diddy in his efforts to help the "many" not the few. I, like a lot of Americans am experiencing financial woes but, it is up to me. If we all went to the banks and withdrew every cent that we have put in their coffers, I bet the consumer would have more say, after all it is our money they are playing with and mis-managing. Peace
Pinkyat 12-29-2008
He can teamster...he's a jerk now but he came a long way..he can then you can too. Good luck with everything! You'll figure it out!
beccaat 12-29-2008
I feel you teamster1161........I say we all say FU*^ it and stop buying their music movies and all their named brand stuff cause then they can be in the smae place we are cause they dont make them rich we make them rich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
fursealclubberat 12-29-2008
God Bless "Diddy", but instead of the New Year's Eve bulb, he should be donating his money to help all the Palestinian children that have been severely injured or orphaned by the war in the Middle East. You won't hear about them over here, you need to go over to the UK or Europe.
YoMo910at 12-29-2008
1st of all y is every1 so upset about this he is doing a really nice thing...hes giving a million dollars to the city thats basically going to u he cant go and give it to every homeless guy in the street...and before we start shelling out cash to help palestinian kids we shud 1st be helping the people in our own country!!!
Siebenat 12-29-2008
teamster1161 are you out of work ???? 6 months behind in your mortgage?????????