Friday Facts

Actor Samuel L. Jackson has inked a deal with Marvel to play Nick Fury, the eye patch wearing leader of espionage organization S.H.E.I.L.D. in several films, the first of which is slated for a 2010 release. Elsewhere, there's talk about this summer blockbuster films, and it's anyone's guest which ones will come out on top. Two more contestants were given the boot on last night's "American Idol". Rumor has it that singer Rihanna is pregnant. No one's confirmed or denied, the rumor. Catch "20,20", and "Bones" tonight. In theaters this weekend: "Jonas Brothers 3D" and "Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun Li". Make it a weekend!

Wednesday Roundup

80's boy band New Edition are gearing up for a comeback. No further details are available, but at any rate it will be great to see the fellas doing their thing. They certainly helped pave the way for others. There has been quite a bit of Oscar buzz surrounding Jamie Fox's next film. More details as they become available. Catch the top 12 men and women perform tonight on "American Idol". The show was preempted by President Barack Obama's address to Congress. Also on the tube tonight, "Criminal Minds" and "CSI New York". Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Although I promised myself I'd leave the issue alone, I still feel compelled to weigh in on the Chris Brown/Rihanna situation. First and foremost, domestic violence is totally unexpectable not matter what the circumstances and there most definitely needs to be more grassroots efforts made to spread awareness. Having said that, there has been a media firestorm since the story broke with no end in sight. While I'm not one to make any kind of judgement call without knowing all the facts, I do believe Mr Brown's being tried in the court of public opinion when no one knows for certain what happened on the night in question. I think at this point the best thing to do is give these two young people the place and space needed to learn the lesson meant to be learned from this experience, counceling, if need be and the tools needed to heal and move on and become better people. Rumors and speculation certainly won't do either of them any justice. Just a thought.

Monday Madness

Slum Dog Millionaire was the big winner at last night's 81st annual Academy Awards. The rags to riches tale won eight awards including, Best Picture and Best Director. Other winners last night were: Kate Winslet, Best Actress, Sean Penn, Best Actor, Penelope Cruz, Best Supporting Actress and the late Heath Ledger, Best Supporting Actor. The tour bus of rapper Fabulous was stopped in Arizona where police reportedly found 10 pounds of marajuana. The rapper was not on the bus at the time. Catch new episodes of "House", "24" and "How I Met Your Mother" tonight. Tops at the box office this week: "Media Goes To Jail". Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

The release date of rapper Lil Wayne's rock album has been pushed back. The reason for the delay could be the fact that the rapper is currently working on three other albums, one of which is a Hot Boys reunion album and preparing for a tour. It's Academy Awards weekend and you can catch the show Sunday night on ABC. In theaters this week Media Goes To Jail. Having birthdays today: Rhianna, 21, Stephon Marberry, 31, Nancy Wilson, 72 and Sidney Poiter, 82. Happy Friday!

Thursday Dish

Rapper Cam'ron graces the cover of the latest issue of XXL magazine. The rapper discusses 50 Cent, frenemies and his future in the article. Pick up the magazine on newsstands now. Actor/singer Ray J is currently working on a new reality series. Reportly, the show will feature single women vieing for the singer's attention. There's been much talk about the season finale of ER. George Clooney and Noah Wiley are among the ER alum scheduled to make appearances when the show ends. Bobby Valentino and Bruce Springsteen each have new releases in stores this week as well. Check out Fox's new hit show Lie to Me tonight. Celebraties having birthday today: Motown legend Smokey Robinson is 69 and rapper/producer Dr Dre is 45. Happy Thursday!

Tuesday Tales

Rappers T.I. and Kanye West and singer Justin Timberlake were among those voted the Best Styled Men by GQ magazine. Actor/comedian/singer Jamie Fox was among those voted Most Eliagable Bacholor. Rapper Lil Wayne is being suied by a promotor who claims he backed out of a concert in Rochester NY, twice. Congradulations are in order to Nas and Kelis. The couple are expecting their first child. You can catch the top 36 constestants perform live on "American Idol" tonight on Fox. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Madness

The 51st Annual Grammy Awards aired last night and the night was filled with plenty of highlights and lowlights. Among the highlights were performances by Jennifer Hudson, Coldplay, T.I., Lil Wayne, Kanye West and Jay Z, Carrie Underwood, Neil Diamond and U2. Among the lowlights were the Al Green, Justin Timberlake and Boyz 2 Men performance, a very pregant MIA and a performance by the Jonas Brothers with Stevie Wonder. I'm a bit hard pressed to understand why Justin Timberlake was allowed to sing Al Green's classic "Let's Stay Together" by himself and why the Jonas Brothers were allowed to perform with Stevie Wonder. Another lowlight was the more than obvious audio difficulties. Also, reportly singer Chris Brown was arrested just hours before the show for felony domestic abuse. The incident ocurred late Sunday evening when Brown's rented Lamborgini pulled over and he and an unidentified female got out. A onlooker called 911. Brown left the seen before police arrived. The woman according to police had visible injuries. It's rumored that the woman in question is singer Rhianna. Neither singer's camp would comment on the matter. Among the winners last night were Lil Wayne, Robert Plant and Allison Kraus, Coldplay, Ne-Yo, Mary Mary and Al Green. Have a good Monday!

Tuesday Tales

The beef between rappers 50 Cent and Rick Ross seems to have no end in sight. 50 interviewed the mother of Ross's child, Tia in which she mentioned their child custody case and how the rapper exhaggertes his financial prowess. The interview was posted on the site thisis50.com. Rapper Kanye West is set to release a new book with photos from his recent Paris trip. You can pick up XXL magazine's Crew Love issue with rappers Jim Jones and Julez Santana on the cover. And catch tonight's episode of "American Idol" as the show moves to Hollywood. Take care!

Monday Madness

Rapper 50 Cent is at it again. The rapper recently released a dis track in which he called out Miami rapper Rick Ross and taunted Lil Wayne as well. Ross responded by calling the track "garbage". Congradulations are in order to singer Eryka Badu. The singer gave birth to a baby girl, her third child. The drama between rapper Lil Kim and Voletta Wallace, the mother of the late rapper Notorious B.I.G. is heating up. The petite rapper was reportedly upset she had not been consulted on the film "Notorious". Mrs Wallace fired, "she's a white woman in a black woman's body". The top five films this week are: 1. Taken, 2. Paul Blart: Mall Cop, 3. The Uninvited, 4. Hotel For Dogs and 5. Gran Torino. Happy Monday!