DX News Bits: Russell Simmons, iTunes

Oprah's Oxygen channel will soon be airing a reality television show centered around Russell Simmons. As a television station geared towards women, the show appropriately focuses on the women in Simmons' life, including those who "manage his business...family life, party planning, and love life." The project will be produced and developed by Simmons Lathan Media Group, the same company behind Run's House on MTV.

"Throughout my career I have surrounded myself with people smarter than me," said Simmons. "This show will let them shine and provide insight into how we build our empire from the inside out."

No word yet on when the show will air.

In other news, iTunes has released its year-end results for its most successful albums, artists, and singles. The Black Eyed Peas made a strong showing as their hit "Boom Boom Pow" scored the spot for iTunes' best-selling single of the year. Their smash hit "I Got A Feeling" also made the top 10. Flo Rida's "Right Round" also made the top 10 best-selling singles list. Also, iTunes named Michael Jackson its artist of the year after "The Essential Michael Jackson" album hit No. 6 on the best-selling albums list.

Others on the list include Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, and Kings of Leon, who had the top-selling album on iTunes this year.