Friday Facts

After several engagements at the Flamingo Hotel in Los Vegas, singer Toni Braxgton is back. The singer will release her first cd in four years, tentatively titled "Pulse". The cd includes a collobration with singer/songwriter Try Songz. No word on when the cd will be released. Actor Jon Stamos has apparently been given an invitation to participate in the next "Dancing With The Stars".  It's rumored that should he accept, "Dancing With The Star" pro, Karina Smirnoff would love to partner up with him. The show's new season will begin on March 22. Rapper 50 Cent is at it again. He recently stated that rapper Jay Z is "afraid of him. We're rivals". I wonder what he was thinking when he said that. In more "American Idol" news, is has also been rumored that shock jock Howard is yet another candidate being considered to replace Simon Cowell at the end of the season. We'll see what happens with that. . Be sure to check out "SOS" which will be hosted by Queen Latifah on BET. The show will benefit Haiti earthquake victums. In theaters this weekend: "Dear John" and "From Paris With Love". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Ghost Whisperer" on CBS, "Supernanny" on ABC and "Law & Order" on NBC. Make it a weekend!