Battleground Earth

The hard-charging, hard-partying, carbon-laden world of tour bus-living musicians doesn't exactly scream green! Now, Planet Green challenges two icons to join the newest trend in music; 'going green.' BATTLEGROUND EARTH: LUDACRIS vs. TOMMY LEE challenges hip hop superstar Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and rock god Tommy Lee to battle against the toxic forces destroying Mother Earth as they travel across the country on a 10-episode tour.

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Roadie Blog, Week 10, Finale at the Greek

This is what we've been working so hard for during this entire tour. Tonight is the benefit finale concert at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. We are all electric with excitement and I'm like a kid in a + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Webisode, Vol. 11: Backstage with Luda

With only one day left before his performance at the Greek Theater, Ludacris comes in for a rehearsal and to test the microphones. He brings a special guest, his daughter, along as well to meet the crews. At the theater, + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Webisode, Vol. 10: Rehearsal

After all of the competitions, it is time for Tommy Lee and his team to give their final show. They have invited many of their friends from the world of Rock, including some musical legends, but they only have one + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Episode: Finale at the Greek

The adventure of their lives comes to a close as Tommy Lee and Ludacris race to Los Angeles to perform on a star-studded bill at the Greek Theater. This episode features guest appearances by: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Adrian Grenier + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Finale: Sneak Peak

From the good life to the green life, Ludacris and Tommy Lee have faced off and worked together during a wide range of challenges. Now, it is the final round of rock vs. rap as the teams head into the + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Webisode, Vol. 9: Quiz Show

The teams are squaring off in a quiz show that will test their collective green knowledge. But before the competition gets underway, host Bob Woodward takes a moment to rehash some of the best moments from the series so far. + READ MORE

Roadie Blog, Week 9, Downtown Battleground

I'd say we were happy to be back in LA, a town that everyone is familiar with, but leave it up to Battleground Earth to still put us out of our element ? the Renaissance Faire. We rolled into + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Episode: Downtown Battleground

R & B crooner Mario stops by to issue a challenge - The cast must attend the Renaissance Faire, where they will make paper from recycled pulp in order to print up an announcement for a Green Party that + READ MORE

Roadie Blog, Week 8, Heal the Bay

Earlier this morning, while driving along the coast, we got a text message telling us to where to report for our next adventure. Thanks to our savvy bus driver, who knows the coasts of California like the back of + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Webisode Vol. 8: Solar Car Challenge

The teams are preparing for a race in futuristic looking solar vehicles. However, before they hit track on the big day, someone has to take a practice run. 4-ize and Nina step up and strap in for a short but + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Episode: Heal the Bay

Tommy Lee and Ludacris head to the Long Beach Aquarium where they are given a quiz about ocean animals. The teams are guided through the aquarium by school children as they search for the answers in the various exhibits. + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Episode: Wet and Wild

Comedian Wayne Brady meets the ecorages at the shrinking Lake Meade and introduces them to the topic of the episode: water conservation. He challenges them to get Vegas residents to conserve water and go a little greener. This episode + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Webisode, Vol. 7: Rock Flashback

Catch up with Tommy and his ecorage on their tour bus as they discuss their experiences with music and tell the stories of the bands that have had an impact on their lives. The conversation begins with Tommy and Johnny + READ MORE

Roadie Blog, Week 7, Wet and Wild

It's sunny in Lake Mead, a gentle 106 degrees under a cloudless and sweltering sky as the buses pull up in front of Wayne Brady. I'm so excited when I see him; I've watched every episode of Who's Line + READ MORE

Roadie Blog, Week 6, Duel in the Desert

It's 9 AM and I'm woken up by the commotion around me ? Ludacris, Big Willie, 4-ize, and Sesean are all staring out the windows, confused as to where we are going. Great ? I hope we are not + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Episode: Duel in the Desert

The teams have an eco-race across the desert in various solar, electric and alternative fueled off-road vehicles. One of the teams takes the lead and leaves the other choking on his eco friendly dust. This episode features guest appearances + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Webisode, Vol. 6: Big Bear Adventure

This webisode follows Tommy Lee, Ludacris, and their ecorages as they are racing mountain bikes down Big Bear Mountain in California. The competition may be eco-friendly, but the two teams are certainly racing to win. Halfway down the mountain, the + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Light Bulb Game

Help Tommy and Luda in their quest to go green by ridding the world of evil incandescent bulbs. Use our specially designed light bulb zapper that destroys bulbs by breaking them down into their natural components and leaves no + READ MORE

Roadie Blog, Week 5, You've Got Junk Mail

We're in Atlanta, where the drought dries the lawns and the heat sits like a blanket on your shoulders. There's a party going on in Luda's bus as he's rolling into his hometown. In Tommy's bus Johnny Colt is doing + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Episode: You've Got Junk Mail

People's mailboxes are inundated daily with unwanted junk mail and most of it ends up going directly in the trash. Tommy and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges are instructed to go out with their teams around Atlanta and collect the most junk + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Webisode, Vol. 5: Inside the Green Mansion

In the fifth webisode of Battleground Earth, Ludacris and Tommy Lee take a tour of the LEED certified green mansion of Atlanta Hawks owner Rutherford Seydel. Rutherford and his wife, Laura Turner Seydel, take the guys through their houme and + READ MORE

Roadie Blog, Week 4, Fast Fuel

It's not a tropical vacation for us like I had hoped. We've rolled into Dallas from Oakland. I took some pictures through the bus windows of the sun setting through low slung clouds under a blue sky. The clouds were + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Episode: Fast Fuel

Tommy and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges roll into Texas with their buses on fumes. Rather than look for fuel they decide to party with the locals, chase mutton, and collect cow manure in a mini challenge that teaches them about alternative + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Webisode, Vol. 4: Tommy's New Car

Tommy Lee, in the market for a new car, takes his crew to a local car show. While there, he finds one he likes and tests it out with his ecorage. Everything seems good, but something stops Tommy from purchasing + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Webisode, Vol. 3: Luda's Day Off

It's party time when Ludacris and his team enjoy a well earned day off. With Tommy Lee and his team on a decoy mission, Luda and his crew are free to relax. The fun begins when the team sets up + READ MORE

Roadie Blog, Week 3, Trash Talkin'

Today we're in Oakland, just across the bay from San Francisco. It's definitely on between the teams. It's everyone's day off and Luda's team avenged themselves by sending Tommy's out on a fake challenge. While Willie barbecues in front of + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Episode: Trash Talkin'

Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and Tommy battle it out in Oakland by collecting garbage and recycling it. Tommy thinks he's ahead with his sheer mountain of trash while Luda's chillin' at an Oakland A's game with the students from Civi-Corps. Could + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Webisode, Vol. 2: An Emotional 9th Ward

In the second webisode of Battleground Earth, Tommy Lee and Ludacris take their ecorages to the Ninth Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana. In one of the most severely affected neighborhoods in the city the teams witness firsthand the degree + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Webisode, Vol. 1: What You Didn't See...

In the first webisode of the series, Tommy Lee and Ludacris bring their crews together at a cocktail party to meet one another before the competition begins. Featuring footage that did not make it to the on-air episode, this + READ MORE

Roadie Blog, Week 2, Green Death

Day 1: It's dark and it's late when we land in San Francisco; the perfect time to meet Gene Simmons in a cemetery. Tommy thought he got the jump on Luda tonight when he bailed out of New Orleans early + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Episode: Green Death

Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and Tommy Lee come face-to-face with Gene Simmons in a dark and scary cemetery. He challenges them to throw green funerals for the death of Rock N' Roll and the death of Rap. They learn about + READ MORE

Roadie Blog, Week 1, Raise the Roof

It's been a long day and I'm exhausted but I feel like I've changed. I am probably not the only one. We all came on this trip looking for the rock lifestyle amidst the challenges--the partying and the beautiful + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Premiere Episode: Raise the Roof

Let the games begin: Tommy Lee and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges accept the challenge to help save the Earth from destruction. They're 3,000 miles apart, but they have something in common: They are both about to embark on the adventure + READ MORE

Battleground Earth Cameos by Episode

Every week on Battleground Earth you'll catch cameo appearances by some of the most intriguing and legendary celebrities. Here find links to their "Pass it On" videos where they share quick green tips and inspirations. Raise the Roof: Big Boi + READ MORE

Tommy Lee and Ludacris Photo Gallery

See pictures of Tommy Lee and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges with their ecorages in various photos taken during challenges. + READ MORE

Tommy Lee and Ecorage

Tommy Lee relies on Diggity Dave, Johnny Colt, and Nina Bergman to help him get to the finish line. While both teams love to party, no amount of celebrating can keep the competition off of their minds. Click on + READ MORE

Ludacris and Ecorage

Enlisting the help of his posse, Ludacris taps Willie Box, Sesean Bridges, and Tony "4-IZE" Hayes III to compete to see who can be the bigger champion of green. See them in action and try to guess the challenges + READ MORE

About the Show

The hard-charging, hard-partying, carbon-laden world of tour bus-living musicians doesn't exactly scream green! Now, Planet Green challenges two icons to join the newest trend in music; 'going green.' BATTLEGROUND EARTH: LUDACRIS vs. TOMMY LEE challenges hip hop superstar Chris "Ludacris" + READ MORE

Meet Tommy Lee's Ecorage

Dave "Diggity Dave" Aragon Pimp My Ride accessories master by day and lead singer for the band "Dead Boys Club" by night, Dave "Diggity Dave" Aragon lends his artistic talent to everything he does. He prides himself on being different, + READ MORE

Meet Ludacris' Ecorage

Willie Box Willie Box is a chef and close friend of Chris "Ludacris" Bridges. He's a big guy with an even bigger personality and a great on-screen character. Willie is a funny, well-spoken slightly thinner version of "Sinbad" who keeps + READ MORE

Meet Tommy Lee

While rock historians imagine what Keith Moon or John Bonham could have achieved had they not checked out early, another legendary drummer is enjoying a heap of midlife success. Rather than slowing down, Tommy Lee is about to embark + READ MORE

Meet Ludacris

Chris "Ludacris" Bridges has grown from a hip hop superstar to a Hollywood film star. His most recent album release, Release Therapy, won two Grammy's in 2007 including Best Rap Album and Single and sold over two million copies. + READ MORE