Lincoln, the resurgent American luxury brand, announced today a multifaceted marketing partnership with a rising star and Grammy Award-winning performer Common to promote the 2008 Lincoln Navigator and other brand initiatives.

Gym Class Heroes won one of the 2007 mtvU Woodie Awards. The New York hip-hop band, who had a breakout hit this year with the song "Cupid's Chokehold," took home Woodie of the Year at the college-oriented network's fourth annual award ceremony honoring musicians, as selected by viewers.

A new Nigerian born hip-hop ragga star, OUTRAGIUZ, who is based in Atlanta, is making waves on the Channel O TV channel in Africa with his tattoos and originality.