So Sean Combs ("P. Diddy) came out with this announcement yesterday (or the day before, I'm not completely sure). Up to 88,000 views already, it seems the artist and businessman seems to be able to keep a sure following.

Combs is starting, with the first provider being Comcast, "Revolt TV", essentially a response to the demise I think of as the original MTV and in another part inspiration from people such as Oprah who have started their own channels as well.

Is this another experiment in degrading popular culture? I'm not entirely sure. Combs is quite successful in his own right in music and in the clothing industries; exploring new options is nothing new for him.

His political views as well are possibly another driver for his need to start his own channel. Combs has been on the offensive when it comes to voting drives and getting out the vote (recall his "Vote or Die" campaign).

Will his venture expand? We'll have to see