Friday Facts

It's been confirmed that Ellen DeGeneres is leaving the Fox show"American Idol". A grueling schedule is being given as the reason for the departure. On the heels of DeGeneres leaving, it's also being  reported that Kara DioGuardi has been fired from the show. Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler are said to be replacements for the two. Fox has not yet confirmed this, however, and we'll have to wait and see what happens next. "Real Housewives Of Atlanta" star Lisa Wu Hartwell is reportedly leaving the show.  The star didn't like the changes producers requested she make, so she decided to leave. No word on a replacement. Rapper Foxy Brown is at it again. The femcee got into a brawl outside a New York City night spot, but left the scene before the police arrived. She has not been arrested yet. There's been no comment on the matter. Rapper T.I recently gave some junior high school students gifts they are not likely to forget. They all got lap tops. As mentioned previously, the Emmy Awards are a few weeks away and only time wil tell who the big winners will be. Be sure to tune in to the broadcast on August 27. In theaters this weekend: "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore" and "Charlie St Cloud". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "48 Hours Mystery" on CBS, "Wife Swap" on ABC and "Friday Night Lights" on NBC. Make it a weekend!