Thursday Dish

Rapper Kanye West is slated to appear on the MTV Video Music Awards on September 12. This, roughly a year after the Taylor Swift debacle. Fans will recall that the Chicago mc interupted the teen sensation during her acceptance speech when she beat out Beyonce for Best Female Video. He debuted his new video for his latest single "Power" last Thursday. The MTV Video Music Awards will air on September 12 at 9 p.m. Rapper Jay Z is scheduled to perform at Radio City Music Hall as part of the kick off to the inaugural World Basketball Festival. Jay will take the stage after a showcase and intrasquad scrimmage of the 2010 USA Basketball Team featuring players Kevin Durant, Lamar Odom and Rajon Rondo. The World Basketball Festival will take place in NYC and will  feature five teams that will play later this summer in the FIBAWorld Championship in Turkey. Be sure to tune in to Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" as the winner of the grand prize is finally announced after weeks of what has been some steep competition. CBS"s "Big Brother 12" has turned into a surprise filled show since it's return. Check your local listings for show times. Actor George Clooney is gearing up for the release of his latest film "The American". The drama appears to be one that fans shouldn't miss. Actress Hallie Berry has broken her silence after a long hiatus and a public break up with her former beau. The actress stated that she's ready to get back to work. It's good to have her back. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "Big Brother12" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!