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Mississippi Native Rikado to appear in VH1'S "I Love New York 2"

Just when you thought it was over celeb reality strikes again. Pearl, Mississippi Native Rikado aka "Pretty" will appear on the upcoming smash hit "I Love New York 2". Grab your popcorn and get ready for some more action filled reality television.

Jackson, MS (Billboard Publicity Wire) September 20, 2007 -- Yes, it's true. After months of speculation and rumors, the official news from VH1 is that Tiffany Patterson better know as "New York" is back on the hunt for love and Rikado aka "Pretty" is one of the twenty men bidding for her heart. The first season of "I Love New York" proved to be a hit right off the gate, attracting 4.4 million viewers for the premiere episode, becoming the most watched series premiere ever in VH1'S history. During "Pretty's" respective reality show appearance, he will open up his life and heart for all his fans and "New York" to see.

Coming from a humble beginning in Pearl, Mississippi, a city within the Jackson metropolitan area, "Pretty" attended Mississippi State University where he achieved both his Bachelor and Master degrees and he is currently pursuing his Law Degree. "Pretty" has began setting the ground work for a promising future, and states that "The only factor that's missing from this equation is the perfect companion to share his life with and hopefully "New York" will see my good qualities and choose me as her mate"

The premiere of "I Love New York 2" will be airing on October 8th, 2007 at 9pmeast/8pmcentral time. In celebration of the shows premiere, TLS Management company will be hosting an invitation only Premiere party in which "Pretty" will be in attendance and available for photos and autographs. The Premiere Party will be hosted at Trios Restaurant, in Ridgeland, Mississippi on October 8th at 6pm. Media is encourage and invited to attend.

For more information on the Premiere Party, interviews, guest appearances, or media appearances, please contact TLS Management Company at 601-502-6864 or email bookings(at)tlsmanagementcompany.com

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