Friday Facts

Sad news out of the R&B world. Ron Banks of the legendary R&B group the Dramatics died of a heart attack at Detroit's Sinai Hospital. He was 58. He was a founding member of the group which was formed in Detroit in 1962. The group played various talent shows and clubs before eventually signing with Stax/Volt Records. They scored with such hits as "What You See Is What You Get", "In The Rain' and "Get Up And Get Down". No details on funeral information is available at press time. Two male and two female contestants were booted off "American Idol" last night. Be sure to tune in next week for more performances and the chance to vote for your favorite contestant. Rumor has it that former "American Idol" contestant Fantashia Barrino is pregnant, but the rumor has not been confirmed or denied. The Academy Awards will air this Sunday and it appears that viewers will witness another fabulous show. Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin will co-host. In theaters this weekend: "Alice In Wonderland" and "Brooklyn's Finest". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Ghost Whisperer" on CBS, "Supernanny" on ABC and "Who Do You Think You Are?" on NBC. Make it a weekend!