Wednesday Roundup

Rapper Lil Wayne's rock album has been delayed again. The rapper is currently gettting sample clearance in light of the recent lawsuit regarding "If I Die Tonight". Sears recently announed that the retail chain has droppled rapper LL Cool J's clothing line from it's stores, due to poor sales. Look out for a tour featuring Keri Hilson and The Dream. On the tube: "American Idol" results show on Fox and "Criminal Minds" on CBS. Happy hump day!

Monday Madness

She has conquered the music charts and now she's conquered the silver screen. Singer Beyonce Knowles film, "Obsessed" made 28.5 million at the box office over the weekend, more than projected by the film's distributor. I'll place seeing the film on my to do list. Producer Teddy Riley is bringing the groups Guy and Blackstreet back together. Both groups had hits in the 1990's and it will be interesting to see what comes of these reunions. Be sure to check out the film"Next Day Air", starring Mike Epps and Mos Def. Release date is May 8. On the tube: "House" on Fox and "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Actor Terrance Howard is not too pleased about being replaced in the "Iron Man" sequel by actor Don Cheadle. According to Howard., the studio which produced the film, didn't honor it's contract with the actor. He is quoted as saying the studio made a "bad choice". Rapper Lil Wayne made yet another court appearance. The rapper's lawyer requested an injuction, stating that there were conflicting reports regarding what happened when the rapper was pulled over and arrested for gun possession. It's rumored that Danity Kane is secretly recording and album behind Diddy's back. We'll see what comes of that. On the tube tonight: "Terminator" on Fox, and "20/20" on ABC. In theaters: "The Soloist", "Obsessed", "Fighting" and "Earth". Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Contestants Lil and Anoop bit the dust on last's night's "American Idol". Be sure to tune in next week for the performance show on Tuesday and the results show on Wednesday. Rapper Lil Wayne has threatened to sue QD Productions, the company owned by the son of producer Quincy Jones. The producer has put together a documentary about the rapper's life and has reneged on allowing him final approval on the finished product. It shows the rapper's drug use. Anthony Hamilton is set to tour this summer. No tour dates have be announced yet. It should be a great show. A tape of a Beyonce performance on the Today Show has been leaked. It reportedly shows the singer singing off key. On the tube: "20/20" and "Lost" on ABC, "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

It was salute to disco night on last night's "American Idol', and by far the best performances of the evening came from Lil and Adam. We'll learn tonight which two contestants go home. If you haven't already, pick up the latest issues of The Source, XXL and Vibe. The Source goes green with three cover subjects. Bun B., Busta Rhymes and Jadakiss. Rick Ross discusses his beef with 50 Cent and Vibe investigates the Chris Brown/Rhianna story. Rapper Kanye West and girlfriend Ashley are set to appear together in Vogue magazine. Photographs will feature Ashley nude with West completely dressed. Word has it the photographs are artistic. Congraulations to singer Jill Scott are in order. The singer just gave birth to a baby boy. No word on the tot's name. On the tube: The "American Idol" results show on Fox, "Crimminal Minds" on CBS. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Summer is fast approaching and there's been quite a bit of buzz regarding this year's summer movies. Besides "Wolverine" and "The Soloist", several others are slated for release and it's anyone's guess how they will all fair at the box office. Personally, I'm eager to see "The Soloist" starring Jamie Fox and Robert Downey, Jr. The trailor looks excellent and there's been quite a bit of Oscar buzz surrounding the film as well. As for the others, I'm still debating on which ones will be worth the money. The research will begin soon. Speaking of films, on dvd today: "The Wrestler", "Notorious" and "The Spirit". Day 26 and Jadakiss have new releases on store shelves this week. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "Dancing With The Stars" results show and "CSI Miami" on CBS. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Madness

Karrine Steffans has confirmed rumors that surfaced some time ago that she and former "Family Matters" star, Darius McCrary, are married. She would only add that the two have known one another for 20 years. Kandi Burress, formerly of the 90's R&B group Xscape, is reportedly set to join the cast of "The Real Housewives Of Atlanta". No work yet on when she will make her first appearance on the show. Singer/actor/comedian Jamie Fox recently caused quite a bit of controversy with comments he made regarding "Hannah Montana" star Miley Cirus. He later apologized. Tops at the weekend box office: "17, Again". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Actress Keisha Knight Pullium will be staring in a new reality series for VH1. The series will follow the actress' daily lfie as it shows what it's like being young, rich and Black in Atlanta. Singer Fantasia Barrino also has a new realtiy series coming as well. The show will follow the singer's life as a single mom. Rapper Lil Kim has done extremely well on "Dancing With The Stars". The rapper recieved a perfect 10 on the show. On the tube: "Terminator" on Fox and 20/20 on ABC. In theaters: 17 Again, Crank High Voltage and State Of Play. Make it a weekend!

Tuesday Tales

The competion is down to seven contestants on "American Idol" and it's anyone's guess who will be sent home tonight. Singer Michael Jackson has won an injunction stopping the auction of his Neverland Ranch and the items on the ranch. Rapper Lil Kim has faired quite well on "Dancing With The Stars". Lets see if this does for her what it's done for Mel B. On the tube tonight: the "American Idol" results show on Fox and "Criminal Minds" on CBS. Bow Wow, Miley Circus, Flo Rida and UGK all have new releases in stores this week. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Madness

Sad news out of the gospel music industry. David Winans, Sr, the patriarch of the Winans Family has died. He was 74. His family stated that he had been in a Nashville hospice after suffering a stroke. He was born April 20, 1934 in Detroit. He began singing in church as a child. He met his wife Delores while singing with the Lemon Gospel Chorus, a local singing choral. They have ten children. One son, Ronald passed away in 2005. Four children, Marvin, Carvin, Ronald and Michael went on to form The Winans, The group recorded several hits, including, "Tomorrow", "The Question Is" and "Aint No Need To Worry". Two other children, BeBe and CeCe went on to perform as a duo. They recorded the hits "Heaven", "Lost Without You and "Addictive Love". Both groups also won several Grammys as well. Mr Winans recorded two albums with his wife as half of the duo Mom and Pop Winans and won a Grammy as well. A memorial service will be held at Perfecting Light Church where son Marvin Winans is the senior pastor. Let's lift the Winans family up in prayer.

Wednesday Roundup

First, I'd like to mention for those interested a annual concert given each year in my hometown Cincinnati. It's called the Coors Lite Festival and is a two day event with the top R&B acts in the country performing each night. Anita Baker and Eric Benet are among those scheduled to perform. The competion is slowly, but surely coming down to the wire on "American Idol". Last night was year of birth night and we will have to see who stays and who goes. On the tube: the "American Idol" results show on Fox, and "Crimminal Minds" on CBS. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Actor/comedian/rapper Nick Cannon has a new gig. He's been tapped to create, star in, direct and produce programing for teens on the Teen-nick cable channel. The channel is a new vinture started by Nickalodeon. Singer Carrie Underwood became only the seventh woman to be named "Entertainer Of The Year" at this year's Country Music Awards. The film "Fast And The Furious" broke a box office record this month and is still sitting at number one. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox and "Rules of Engagement" on CBS. Happy Tuesday!

Thursday Dish

In case you haven't already, pick up a copy of the book, "Straight From The Source' by Kim Osorio, former editor and chief of the hip hop bible. In the book, Ms Osorio gives a first hand account of the goings on behind the scenes of the premier urban publication in America and her relationships with 50 Cent and Nas. The book is entertaining, witty and at times sad as she recounts the rise and fall of the hip hop magazine and her sexual discrimantion lawsuit against it's owners. Check it out. It's worth a read.