Wednesday Roundup

ABC's "Good Morning America" cancelled a scheduled appearance by "American Idol" runner up Adam Lambert due to the fall out over the singer's racy "American Music Awards" performance. The singer did appear on "Late Night With David Letterman" and appeared on "The Early Show" this morning. Singer Donny Osmond was the big winner on last night's "Dancing With The Stars". It had been predicted that Kelly Osborne would win the coveted trophy. Rapper Eve will make a guest appearance on the Fox series, "Glee" tonight. The show will air at 9 p.m. Also, after you've stuffed yourself with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pumkin pie, check out singer Beyonce in a televised concert. The show called, "Iam Yours" will air tomorrow night at 9 p.m. Hong Kong director Jingle Ma is set to direct a live action version of the Disney tale, "Mulan" and will be working with real actors. The animated film is the tale of a young woman in anicent China who takes her father's place on the battlefield. The director stated in an interview that he will focus more on Hua Mulan's vulnerabilites and relationships. Susan Boyle, Adam Lambert, Janet Jackson, Boyz 2 Men and Birdman all have new releases in stores this week. On dvd: "Funny People" and "Angels & Demons". On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "The New Adventures Of Old Christine" on CBS, "Modern Family" on ABC, and "The Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now" on NBC. Happy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday Tales

Rapper Bennie Segal has released another dis track directed at rapper Jay Z called "How To Kill Jigga Man". Rapper Camron has just completed a new video and reportedly did not want to leave his vehcile. He was shot in the area where the video was shot. Singer Whitney Houston will make a guest appearance on ABC's "Dancing With The Star" tonight along with Michael Irvin and Jerry Rice. Rapper Eve will  make a guest appearance on the Fox series "Glee" tomorrow night. Singer Jennifer  Hudson will perform at a state dinner  hosted by President and Mrs Obama. It looks like singer Maya is slated to be a winner in the "Dancing With The Stars" competition. She's been performing really well on the show. It's a matter of waiting to see what the viewing audience thinks. Early reviews for the Disney film. "The Princess And The Frog" have been good. It's the first film to feature a African American princess. R&B singer Usher's next cd has been delayed. No word on a release date for the project. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "V" on ABC, and "The Biggest Loser" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Madness

The film "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" topped the weekend box office taking in an estimated 140.7 million dollars.  "The Blind Side" came in a distant second. The "American Music Awards" aired last night with Jay Z, Taylor Swift, Green Day, Keith Urban and the late Michael Jackson being big winners. Some of the hottest performances of the evening were from Jay Z and Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige. The most controversial performance came from "American Idol" runner up Adam Lambert. The singer simulated a sex act with both males and females on the stage with him. I'm betting money that the FCC will fine the network,just as the network was fined for the Janet Jackson incident. While I'm no prude, and found Mr Lambert a bit on the flamboyant side when he was a "American Idol" contestant, I just don't think a performance of that nature is appropiate for prime time televison. Just my opinion.

Friday Facts

Talk show host Oprah Winfrey is expected to announced on her show today that it will end in September 2011 after 25 seasons on the air. No word on whether Ms Winfrey will take the show to her own cable network. The music video for Janet Jackson's new single, "Make Me", will air on ABC tonight. The next episode of TV One's show, "Unsung" will feature Roger & Zapp. The show will air on Sunday at 9 p.m. "The American Music Awards" will air on Sunday on ABC as well. Several artist are slated to perform on the show, which will air at 8 p.m. Singer Chris Brown has completed 100 hours of community service for the Rihanna incident last February and the judge in the case says he's made progress. The sales projection of the latest 50 Cent cd are rumored to be not as good as his previous sales figures. He along with Kris Allen and Janet Jackson released new music this week. On dvd: "Star Trek" and "Bruno". In theaters this weekend: "The Twilight Saga: New Moon", "The Blind Side" and "Planet 51". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Ghost Whisperer" on CBS, "Shrek The Third" on ABC, and "Law & Order" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Singer Janet  Jackson sat down with "Good Morning America" co-host Robin Roberts last night to talk about the death of her brother Michael Jackson and her career. The singer looked gorgeous and was very candid about the day her brother died, her career, and her body image issues. The final episode of the TLC reality series, "Jon & Kate Plus Eight" will air on Monday at 9 p.m. In the final episode, each newly single parent takes the kids on separate outings. Jon takes the kids to a fire station, while Kate takes the kids to visit a dairy farm. They also reflect individually on what the future may hold in store. Rapper 50 Cent is set to host and perform  his latest single on BET's "106 & Park". The Lil Wayne documentary, "The Carter" has cracked the top ten on the digital movie charts after being released only 24 hours. The film, which was produced and distributed by QD3 Entertainment, has landed at number 9 on the Mainstream Movie Charts and is sitting at number 1 on the Documentary Charts. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "Survivor Samoa" on CBS, "Flash Foward" on ABC, and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Prescious Under Fire

Recently, there has been some controversy brewing over the film "Prescious". Some in the African American community seem to feel that the film, which stars comedian/actress Monique as an abusive mother, depicts African Americans in a negative light. While I haven't seen the film yet, I can say with the utmost confidence that charaters like the ones depicted in the film do exist. And charaters like the ones that can been seen in films like, "The Best Man" exist also. It is important that we depict the wide range of human beings that can be found in the African American community. Not all Blacks are gang bangers and drug dealers. Some are doctors, lawyers and business executives as well. We are not one demential people and this has to be understood. We experience the same joy and heartache, love and rejection that others do. It's important that this is shown on the big screen. Those in our community who disagree should reconsider. Just a thought.

Monday Madness

The disaster thriller, "2012" topped the weekend box office grossing 65 million, which was more than some had projected. "A Christmas Carol", "The Men Who Stare At Goats", "Prescious", and "This Is It" round out the top five films of the week. It's semi-finals week on ABC's  "Dancing With The Stars" and host Samantha Harris has indicated that viewers will see a show unlike any the've seen previously. Be sure to tune in. 80's hip hop icon, Rakim will be releasing a new cd titled, "The Seventh Seal" soon. Atlanta rap artist, Gucci Mane has been sent back to prision for probation violation. He was sentenced to 12 months but could serve six for good behavior. Since being released the rapper has made several guest appearances on tracks with other artists, Mario and Mariah Carey, among others. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC, and "Heroes" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Thursday Dish

The 83rd annual "CMA Awards" aired last night and singer Taylor Swift became the youngest artist to ever win "Entertainer Of The Year". The 19-year old also won "Female Vocalist Of The Year". Other winners were: Brad Paisley,  Male Vocalist Of The Year, Best Vocal Duo, Sugarland, New Artist, Darius Rucker, and Song Of The Year, "In Color",  Jamey Johnson. Singer/actress Beyonce will release a dvd which will capture footage of the singer during a Los Vegas concert. Titled, "Iam Yours: An Intimate Performance At Wynn Los Vegas" , shows behind the scenes footage of the singer as she prepares for her Aug 2 show, which included 30 of her most beloved songs. The dvd will be released on Nov 23. The film, "G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra" has topped the national DVD sales charts. The film scored a North American sales talley of 3.8 million discs, 500,000 of them blue ray the week of November 8. "The Taking Of Pelham 123" landed at number 2. Aaron Carter and his partner Karina were eliminated on last night's "Dancing With The Stars". On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "Survivor Samoa" on CBS, "Flash Forward" on ABC, and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

It looks like the rumor that Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is leaving the band for a solo career was just that, a rumor. Tyler was seen onstage with the Joe Perry Project at a show in New York. He stated to the crowd that he's not leaving the band and then went into their 1975 hit, "Walk This Way". Tyler recently indicated that he was pulling out of the band and bandmate Perry stated on Twitter that the band was looking for a new lead singer. The Jackson family is gearing up for the premiere of their new A & E reality series, "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty". The show will begin airing next month. According to Universial Music Group's website, rapper Lil Wayne's rock effort, "Rebirth" will be released on December 15. The set's first single, "Prom Queen" reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 back in April. Teen queen Taylor Swift is slated to go up against several of her elders at tonight's "Country Music Awards". The big question is will she win the coveted "Entertainer Of The Year" award. Also, if former Hoodie & The Blowfish front man, Darius Rucker wins, he'll be the second African American after Charlie Pride to win "Male Vocalist Of The Year". Be sure to check out "Unsung" this Sunday on TV One. This week's episode will be the story of Bootsy Collins. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "The New Adventures Of Old Christine" on CBS, "The 43th Annual CMA Awards" on ABC and "Mercy" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Rumor has it that Aerosmith's front man Steven Tyler has left the band for a solo career. There's been no confirmation or denial regarding the rumor. Actor Denzel Washington will return to the New York stage in a revival of August Wilson's "Fences". Producers say the play will open in April at a theater to be announced. The play will be directed by Kenny Leon who also directed "Radio Golf" and "Gem Of  The Ocean" as well. No other casting has been announced. The original 1987 production starred James Earl Jones, Mary Alice and Courtney B. Vance. Actors Boris Kojoe and Nicole Ari Parker grace the cover of this week's Jet magazine. They discuss keeping their children out of the public eye and how they make marriage work with demanding careers. 80' s rockers Bon Jovi have a new cd in stores and are preparing to hit the road as well. No tour dates have been announced yet. Among the big fall televison hits are "The Good Wife" and "NCIS Los Angeles". Bon Jovi, Brittany Spears and Flyers all have new music in stores this week. On dvd: "The Ugly Truth" and "Up". On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "V" on ABC and "The Biggest Loser" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Madness

The screen version of the classic, "A Christmas Carol" topped the weekend box office taking in 31 million dollars. "Michael Jackson's This Is It", "The Men Who Stare At Goats", "The Fouth Kind", and "Paranormal Activity" round out the top five films of the week. Actress/comedian Wanda Sykes debuted her new talk show recently. The show airs on Fox on Saturdays at 11:00 p.m.. Once again, persistant rumors insist that producer Jermaine Dupri and singer Janet Jackson are in the middle of planning a wedding. Dupri recently told People magazine that he's heard the rumors before. "They've been saying that for years", he said. "You don't see a ring on my finger".  Singer Rihanna is preparing to hit the road for a concert to take place in London. There is speculation whether talk show host Oprah Winfrey will either take her daytime talk show to Los Angeles or to her own cable network. No word on a decision yet. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC, and "Heroes" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Thursday Dish

It was recently announced that actor/comedian Steve Martin and actor Alex Baldwin will host the upcoming "89th Annual Academy Awards". The show ill air on Sunday March 7. While singer Rihanna will get together for a sit down interview with Diane Sawyer on ABC's "20/20" tomorrow, her ex-boyfriend, Chris Brown will do an interview of his own on MTV. No word on a air date and time. Actor Jim Carey will star as Scrooge in the classic "A Christmas Carol". The film opens in theaters on Friday. Just as expected, the soundtrack to the Michael Jackson documentary, "This Is It" topped the Billboard charts. It has surpassed the previous sales record set by the late singer's "History" disc. It's midway through the fall televison season and it's anyone's guest which shows will last. Among this seasons hits are: "The Good Wife" and "NCIS Los Angeles". On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "Survivor Samoa" on CBS, "Flash Forward" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Rumor has it that rapper Bow Wow and his lady love are about to become parents. No one has confirmed or denied the rumor, so we'll see what happens. Rapper Benniie Seagel has released a dis tracked directed at rapper Jay Z. He blames Hova for not allowing him to sign with another label when the opportunity presented itself. "Good Morning America" and "20/20" aren't the only places you can see singer Rihanna. The singer recently completed a photo shoot for Glamor magazine where she was named one of it's
"Women Of The Year".  Michael Irvin was given the boot on last night's "Dancing With The Stars". The competition is getting down to the wire and we'll see who the big winner will be. Rapper Lil Kim has a new record deal. The femcee has been signed to Def Jam Records. Former NBA superstar Ervin "Magic" Johnson will release an autobiography soon titled, "When The Game Was Ours" co-written with fellow NBA superstar Larry Bird and author Jackie MacMullen. On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "The New Adventures Of Old Christine" on CBS, "Hank" on ABC and "Mercy" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

The release date of rapper 50 Cent's next cd, "Before I Self Distruct" has been pushed up. In response to the leaking of the disc, 50 has pushed the release date up to November 16. The digital version will be available on November 9.  The rapper will also release a film of the same title as well. It will be his directoral debut. The rapper is in the middle of completing a promo tour for both the cd and film. Block Entertainment has announced that it has left Bad Boy Records and will team up with Capitol Records to release the new project by rapper Kollosus. The label has released several albums by Boyz N Da Hood and Gorilla Zoe, to name a few. A suit was filed against the label head and Bad Boy for unpaid advances and royalties. There has been no update on the suit. Although it's only been in release for two weeks, there is serious Oscar buzz going around about the Michael Jackson documentary, "This Is It". We'll see what the outcome will be. There is also a huge buzz building around the film, "Prescious". The film stars comedian/actress Monique as a abusive mother. No word on a release date. Foo Fighters, Weezer, Slayer, Ryan Leslie and Amarie have new releases in stores this week. On dvd: "G. I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra" and "The Taking Of Pelham 123". On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "V" on ABC and "The Biggest Loser" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Madness

The Michael Jackson documentary, "This Is It" danced it's way to the top of the weekend box office. The film grossed 101.1 milion dollars in the U.S. alone, topping the Miley Circus film, "Hannah Montana/Miley Circus: Best Of Both Worlds Concert Tour". Sony Pictures has nixed it's plans for a two week run and extended the film's run for two more weeks. "Paranormal Activity", "Law Abiding Citizen", "Couples Retreat"and "Saw 6" round out the top five films of the week. Singer Rihanna will finally break her silence with a performance on "Good Morning America" on Thursday and another televison appearance on "20/20" on Friday. It will be her first interview since the Chris Brown incident back in February. The series "Southland" has been given new life. It's been reported that the cable news network, TNT, will air the series's thirteen episodes beginning in January at 10:00 pm. Congradulations to actor Mel Gibson and his girlfriend are in order. The two recently became the parents of a baby girl. The child was born at an undisclosed hospital in Los Angeles. This is the actor's eighth child. He has seven children with his ex-wife. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and "Heroes" on NBC. Happy Monday!