Thursday Dish

There's controversy brewing over comments a judge made on ABC's "Dancing With The Stars".  Judge Bruno made the comment that singer Michael Bolton's jive was the worst in the show's history. Mr Bolton didn't take kindly to the words. No comment from the judge or ABC on the matter. In more televison news, CBS won the battle of the network ratings coming in first place. Leading the way were such shows as the new "Hawaii Five-0" and "The Defenders", among others. Let's see if the network can keep the momentum going. It certainly has kept fans tuned in since the start of the new televison season. Rapper Kid Cudi may may face jail time in connection with a possession of cocaine charge. He will appear in court next month. Let's  hope the hip hop star can get back on track soon. Rapper Jay Z will appear on the cover of Forbes magazine with billionaire Warren Buffett. It appears that rapper met the mogul some time ago, although there's been no word on what they discussed. Be sure to pick up a copy. Rapper Drake reportedly got into a scuffle with a fan and had a bodyguard beat the fan down. The fan apparently had a few choice words for the MC, to which he responded by having the bodyguard beat the fan to a pulp before giving him the finger. No comment from the rapper's camp on the matter. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, " "My Generation" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Singer Fantasia Barrino is set to hit the road on her first tour as a headliner. Although no dates and locations have been announced, the tour should do very well.  After creating quite a buzz in the industry, rapper J.Cole is set to hit the road on a thirty city tour. No dates and locations have been announced as yet. That should also be a show that fans won't soon forget. The Roots and John Legend rocked the house when they took the stage for the third installment of American Express's Unstaged concert series. The show was streamlined live and directed by writer/director/producer Spike Lee. Although Legend and The Roots didn't disappoint, the showstopper of the evening was Jennifer Hudson as she performed a pitch perfect version of Walter Hawkins's "Be Grateful". The show took place at Terminal 5. in New York City. Singer Michael Bolton was given the boot on last night's "Dancing With The Stars". Be sure to tune in as the season moves on to see who takes home the disco ball trophy. The Britany Spears episode of Fox's "Glee" scored the show's second highest ratings since it's air date. The show airs on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Another show worth a second viewing is NBC's "Law & Order: Los Angeles". The show offers a new cast of characters and plots that are sure to keep fans of the franchise enthralled. On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "Survivor: Nicaragua" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Undercovers" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Rapper Kanye West has signed rapper Mos Def to his G.O.O.D Music label. Although there's been no word on an album or release date, West should be able to do for Mos Def what he's done for other artists on his label. Wyclef Jean has been released from the hospital after checking himself in for stress and fatique. He complained of headaches then check himself in to a hospital. The Drake/Nicki Minaj romance rumors just won't die. Nicki Minaj recently stated during an interview with Complex magazine that Drake told her he wrote the Alicia Keys hit "Unthinkable" for her. Days after the story hit the internet, Minaj then stated to DJ Funkmaster Flex that Drake has probably told many girls he wrote the song for them. She also stated that he is slick with his words and probably made the statement when he thought he'd get lucky. Stay tuned. Be sure to tune in to the results show of ABC's "Dancing With The Stars". So far, it appears that the top contenders are Jennifer Grey, Kurt Warner and Rick Fox, but time will tell. The fall televison season is well underway and although the returning favorites are doing well in the ratings, some new shows haven't faired as well. Among the shows that could get the boot are "Undercovers" and "Outlaw". We'll see what the networks have in store for viewers. On dvd: "Iron Man 2" and "Get Him to the Greek". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "No Ordinary Family" on ABC and "Biggest Loser" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" was the big winner at the weekend box office, earning over $19 million dollars. "Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga' Hoole", "The Town", "Easy A" and "You Again" round out the top five films of the week. Singer Aretha Franklin recently released a statement regarding the beating of her adult son Eddie. Ms Franklin wanted to clarify some media reports. She stated that he was released from the hospital after surgery and that his jaw had been wired shut. She also stated that his girlfriend had given the wrong location of the incident at the time. Stay tuned for more as it develops. MC Hammer took to social networking site Twitter to respond to what he assumed was a diss by rapper Jay Z. Jay  Z has reportedly recorded a track where he disses Hammer and refers to him by name. Hammer responded with a video post saying if Hova wanted his attention, he got it. We'll see how this plays out. As the new televison season continues, be sure to check out tonight's "Dancing With The Stars" as the contestants continue their showdown for the disco ball trophy. "Hawaii Five-O" airs tonight as well. The show is one of the biggest hits of the new fall season and shows no signs of slowing down. The fall movie season is in full swing and while it's too early to tell which films will earn an Oscar nod, quite a few look poised to earn a second look by the nominating committee. We'll see which films win the votes. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and "Chuck" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Singer/songwriter Lyfe Jennings will serve a three year prison sentence for an incident where the singer kicked in the door of the mother of his children, fired a weapon into the street and lead police on a high speed chase. Here's praying that the star will get his life back on track after the sentence has been served. Just when rumors surfaced that she would be taking a break during 2010, it appears that singer Beyonce will release a new album sooner that anticipated and the first single should be released in three weeks. According to the New York Post, Beyonce will work with The Dream and Tricky Stewart, the same producers who crafted the smash "Single Ladies" from the multi-platinum "I am: Sasha Fierce".  Los Da Mystro broke the news via Twitter. No release date for the project has been announced, however. If you suspected that you heard UGK member Bun B on rapper Drake's "Miss Me", you'd be correct. The Texas born and bread rapper recorded a verse over the track, but didn't request it remain before relinquishing it to Drake at his request. He says Drake is a talented artist and has yet to do his best work. Be sure to catch the premiere of CBS's "Blue Bloods". Tom Selleck heads an all star cast and the show is centered around a family with deep roots in law enforcement. The show airs tonight at 10 p.m. There's been some buzz created around the upcoming "Green Latern" film. The cast and director have been selected, although no release date for the film has been announced yet. In theaters this weekend: "Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga' Hoole", "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" and "You Again". On the tube: "Human Target" on Fox, "Medium" on CBS, "Modern Family" on ABC and "Dateline NBC" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

If your planning to purchase tickets to the next Nicki Minaj concert, just be certain to purchase them from her website. The female MC has indicated that a bogus website has been selling tickets to unbooked shows across the country. No word on whether legal action regarding the matter will be taken. PBS's long running children's show "Sesame Street" has apparently decided that singer Katy Perry's cleavage may be fine for boyfriend Russell Brand, but not for young viewers of the show. The show has pulled a taped segment of the show featuring the singer with Elmo. The "I Kissed  A Girl" singer, known for her revealing clothing, wore a gold bustier top as she sang a version of her hit "Hot And Cold". Some felt it was too revealing for the kid set. No comment from Perry's reps. Rapper 50 Cent is being sued by the production company that worked on his upcoming film "When Things Fall Apart". The company claims 50 didn't complete the project as promised in the contract. No word on the amount in damages being sought and no comment from 50 or his representatives. Premiere week continues with the season premieres of "Cougar Town", "30 Rock", and "The Big Bang Theory". The shows should all keep fans in stiches. Be sure to tune in. The fall movie season rolls along with the release this Friday of "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" starring Michael Douglas. It's the long awaited sequel to the original "Wall Street", which was released in 1987. Be sure to catch it when it hits your local cineplex. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "My Generation" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Eddie Franklin, son of singer Aretha Franklin, has been released from the hospital after being brutally attacked at a Detroit gas station. Reportedly, authorities are still waiting to talk with Mr Franklin regarding the incident. Stay tuned for more as this story develops. Just when it appeared to some that the two were at odds, rappers Kanye West and 50 Cent are set to tour Europe together. No tour dates and locations have been announced yet, however. Stay tuned. L.A. Reid, chairman of Island/Def Jam Records, responsible for the success of artists such as Usher, Mariah Carey, Outkast and Pink among others, has been fired from his post. No explanation has been given and no replacement has been named. In other Kanye West news, the rapper/producer appears on the cover of the latest issue of XXL magazine. He discusses his hiatus, his return to recording and performing and what's next. Pick up a copy today. David Hasselhoff and his partner Kim were the first couple eliminated on last night's "Dancing With The Stars". Be sure to tune in next week to see who makes it to the next round and who goes home. It's finally been made offical.  It was announced during a press conference that singer/actress Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler will join Randy Jackson at the judges table when Fox's "American Idol" kicks off it's 10th season in January. In other "American Idol" news, for the first time contestants can audition online by posting videos on the internet. The upcoming season should be quite an interesting one. Be sure to catch the show when it airs this fall. There has been quite a bit of buzz surrounding the upcoming "Scream 4". The original cast and director have all returned for the latest installment in the franchise, and it's sure to be a hit with fans all over. The film is set to hit theaters in November 2011.  On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "Survivor: Nicaragua" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Undercovers" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Despite an apparent jab at the NBC staple, rapper Kanye West is slated to perform on "Saturday Night Live" on October 2nd. Actor Bryan Cranston of AMC's "Breaking Bad" will host the episode. The show should be an exciting one not to be forgotten. Singer Rihanna is gearing up for her feature film debut. She's even been seen sporting a fake tatoo gotten recently just for the role. No word on the title of the film or when it will be released. Premiere week kicked off last night with the airing of  ABC's "Dancing With The Stars". Among the performance highlights were, the performances of Brandy and Max and Derek and Jennifer. The show ended with a three way tie for last place. Be sure to tune in tonight to find out who goes home on the first results show of the season. Be sure to catch the premiere of the cop drama "Detroit 187". From the producers of "NYPD Blue", the show appears to be just as gritty and compelling as it's predessor. It airs tonight at 10 p.m. Actress Jennifer Anniston will make a guest appearance on "Cougar Town". Be sure to catch it. The fall film season continues with the upcoming release of WWE star John Cena's latest film. No word on a release date, however. Carlos Santana and Maroon 5 have new music in stores this week. On dvd: "Robin Hood", "American Beauty" and "The Secret in Their Eyes". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and "The Biggest Loser" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The Ben Affleck film "The Town" topped the weekend box office, earning over $23 million dollars. "Easy A", "Devil", "Resident Evil: Afterlife" and "Alpha and Omega" round out the top five films of the week. Apparently what happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas after all. Singer Bruno Mars was arrested over the weekend for cocaine possession. According to website TMZ, the singer was caught with 2.6 grams of coke after Hard Rock Hotel and Casino security approached him in a bathroom and found the drugs on him. Mars had performed at the venue the previous evening. There's been no word on what type of drugs the singer had in his possession. After assisting B.o.B and Travis McCoy on hits like "Nothin' On You" and "Billionaire", the singer now has the number 3 single on Billboard's Hot 100 with "Just The Way You Are". Rapper Jay Z is set to share the stage with rockers Coldplay in Las Vegas as headliners at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas casino-resort on New Years Eve. Officals stated that the stars would also play solo sets with the performances broadcast on the hotel's 65-foot (20-meter) marquee overlooking the Las Vegas Strip.The concert is part of a three-day invitation only celebration roughly two weeks after the resort opens. The resort is scheduled to open on December 15. Officals also stated that the New Years weekend will also include a surprise performance on the resort's pool deck, which overlooks Las Vegas Boulevard. In other Jay Z news, Hova and wife Beyonce were recently added to the Guinness Book of World Records as the "highest earning power couple". Although the sum of the couple's earnings stands at $150 million, the 2010 addition of Guinness has the couple earning $122 million between June 2009 and June 2010. Joe Jonas will guest star on an episode of "9021" in November as himself, it was confirmed. He will escort the character Adrianna to a magazine cover party. Be sure to catch the episode when it airs. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and "Chuck" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Rapper T.I. has been summoned to appear in an Atlanta court to explain why his probation shouldn't be revoked after a recent arrest in Los Angeles. U.S. District Judge Charles Pannell Jr signed the summons for the rapper, whose real name is Clifford Harris, on Thursday. The same judge sentenced  T.I. for firearms violations. The order list three possible violations of his bond: possession of ecstasy, testing positive for opiates and associating with a convicted felon. Pannell did not set a date for the hearing. Los Angeles County sheriffs officals say the rapper was stopped on September 1 on a Hollywood street after making an illegal U-turn. Police say they found several pills confirmed to be a controled substance. In lighter news, beginning Monday, September 20, BET will launch "Music Matters Week". This special week will serve as the launch pad for "106 & Park's" new initiative "Music Matters Tuesdays", which will provide a platform for the next BET Superstars. Each Tuesday, an artist will be invited to  world premiere their new video and perform live on the "106 & Park" stage. This sounds like a wonderful initiative that will give many talented and deserving artists the opportunites they deserve. Way to go BET! There has been quite a bit of buzz generated from a new talk show premiering this fall called simply "The Talk". The show will star Juile Chen, Leah Remini, Holly Robinson-Peete, Sharon Osbourne and Margaret Cho. The ladies will chop it up with one another and their audience about current events and issues of the day. The show airs beginning in October. Actress  Halle Berry is gearing up for the release of her first film in three years called "Dark Tide". The film will reportedly be released later this year. In theaters this weekend: "Alpha and Omega", "Devil", "Easy A" and "The Town". On the tube: "Human Target" on Fox, "Medium" on CBS, "Wife Swap" on ABC and "Dateline NBC" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Jim Jones and Cam'ron are both going at Kanye West over the beat for his single "Runaway". The two have released a scathing track bearating the rapper over the song. Thus far, there has been no response from West. In other Kanye West news, the Chicago born and bred MC will make a guest appearance on the season premiere of Fox's "The Cleveland Show". The episode airs on September 27. Michael Jackson's mother Katherine is suing AIG claiming that the concert promoter didn't provide the late music icon with proper medical care while he prepared for his tour. No word on the amount in damages she's seeking. Stay tuned. Pit Bull, Drake and Trey Songz reportedly are in talks to do a project together. While nothing's been confirmed yet, it does sound like an interesting pairing. Let's hope the trio can pull it off. In case you  missed it, the season finale of CBS's "Big Brother 12" aired last night. It was full of twists, turns and surprises, as has been the case all season. Be sure to catch the two hour season premiere of NBC's "The Apprentice" tonight. Sixteen candidates have been chosen this time around, and it's anyone's guest who'll walk away with the grand prize. One thing's for certain, the show is bound to have surprises for viewers. Actor Ben Affleck is gearing up for the release of his next film "The Town". The film action/adventure film appears to be one that will take fans on one thrill ride after another. Be sure to catch it at your local cineplex. On the tube: "Fringe" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "The Office" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Althought it has not been confirmed, reportedly the video for rapper Kanye West's next single will be 30 minutes long. The clip was debuted on MTV at only 3 minutes, however. No word on when the clip will be released and at what lenghth. It appears that rapper Lil Wayne's album will not be released on the same date the MC will be released from prison after all. The disc will be released in December. The rapper does have a single to be released on September 27, however. That also happens to be his birthday. R&B star Usher says he'd like to do a song with both Brittany Spears and Lady Gaga. Although nothing is definite, it does sound like quite an interesting pairing. As reported previously, the star is set to begin a tour soon. Be sure to catch him when he appears in your area. Rumor has it that teen sensation Justin Bieber has been in talks with Will and Jada Pinkett Smith about a possible film project. Fans will recall that the star performed the theme song to "The Karate Kid". Nothing's been confirmed, so stay tuned as the story develops. With the show's season premiere quickly approaching, the new cast of ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" has been busy rehearsing for the showdown for the mirror ball trophy. Time will tell who the winner will be. The show's season premiere airs on September 20. Another show to look out for this fall is CBS's "Blue Bloods". The crime drama about a family with deep roots in law enforcement appears to be a winner. The show airs on September 23. Actor/writer/director Tyler Perry is gearing up for the release of his next film "For Colored Girls". The all star cast includes Janet Jackson, Loretta Devine, Whoopi Goldberg and Thandie Newton, and is based on the Broadway play of the same name. There's quite a bit of Oscar buzz surrounding the film, only time will tell if it earns any awards, however. On the tube: "Masterchef" on Fox, "Survivor: Nicaragua" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC, "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez will indeed be a judge on Fox's "American Idol". Under the terms of the deal, she will receive $12 million for the gig. The new season of the show will start in January 2011. Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey kicked of the 25th and final season of her talk show by giving audience members an all expenses paid trip to Australia, with actor John Travolta as the plane pilot. The trip is sure to be one that fans will not soon forget. Writer/director Spike Lee is set to direct a webcast of a concert featuring John Legend and the Roots. The concert, to be held in New York on September 23, is the second part of "Unstaged", a live concert presented by American Express. The live stream will be webcast on YouTube, via the the  music video website Vevo. Various interactive elements will be offered, including an option for viewers to choose their camera view. The show should be an exciting one. For those who aren't aware, "Big Brother 12" is getting down to the wire and it's anyone's guest who will walk away with the grand prize. Thus far, it appears that several contestants are in the running. Be sure to tune in. After reuniting after five years apart, the New York rap collective Dip Set is rumored to be ready to sign a deal with Interscope Records. While it hasn't been confirmed, group member Freekey Zekey did say the group is considering signing with Interscope. The group is currently in the studio working on new material. No word on when a new project from the group will be released. Trey Songz has new music in stores this week. On dvd: "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" and "Just Wright". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Friday Facts

Sad news out of the world of contemporarygospel music. Malinda Sapp, wife of gospel singer Marvin Sapp has died of colon cancer. No other details have been given. Mrs Sapp was a professional councelor and administrative pastor at her husband's Lighthouse Full Life Center Church in Grand Rapids MI. The church had posted a message on it's web site asking for prayers for Malinda Sapp. The couple had three children. Marvin Sapp is one of gospel music's most popular stars, having set a record with his 2008  single "Never Would Have Made It" for it's duration on the charts. He recently had a number one single on the Billboard charts with his latest "The Best In Me". Prayers and condolences to the entire Sapp family. May God bless them all. In lighter news, singer Rihanna posted a photo of herself on her Twitter page for her latest single. She's also slated to make her film debut soon as well. No word on when the film will be released. CBS's "Big Brother 12" as mentioned previously, has been full of surprises all season long. Be sure to tune in to see who walks away with the grand prize. ABC's  "Dancing With The Stars" is gearing up for it's season premiere as well. The new cast has been annuounced and only time will tell who will walk away with the disco ball trophy. The fall movie season is in full swing as several more films hit theaters this weekend. Be sure to catch them at your local cineplex. In theaters this weekend: "Resident Evil: Afterlife" and "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse". On the tube: Fox, CBS, ABC, NBC: "Stand Up To Cancer". Make it a weekend!

Wednesday Roundup

R&B singer Usher, whose latest release "Raymond Vs Raymond is still burning up the charts, is gearing up for a tour. The OMG Tour will begin on Nov 10 in Seattle, with dates through Dec. 18. Tickets go on sale on Sept. 17. The singer has confirmed that he has plenty of surprises in store for fans during his treck across the country. He also has a nine track album "Versus" burning up the Billboard charts as well. Be sure to catch his show when he comes to your area. Rapper Jay Z has reportedly signed Willow Smith, daughter of Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith, to a record deal. The nine-year old has an incredible voice and has as bright future in the entertainment industry a head of her. Talent does run in the Smith family. Taylor Swift is not too happy with rapper Kanye West's apology on Twitter. It appears the country sensation seems to think it was done due to the fact that West has an album due soon. Only time will tell if the two will perform together on the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards. The show will air on Sept. 12. As the new televison season heats up, several shows will vie for viewers Among those are "Hawaii Five-0". The remake of the 1970's classic will include beaches, bikinis and more, in addition to the cast members nabbing the bad guys. Actress Halle Berry has a new film in the works called "Dark Tide". No word on when the film will hit theaters. On the tube: "Master Chef" on Fox, "Big Brother 12" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

The George Clooney film "The American" was crowned box office king over the holiday weekend, earning over $12 million dollars. "Takers", "Machete", "The Last Excorcism" and "Going The Distance" round out the top five films of the week. Rapper Lil Wayne has confirmed that his next album "The Carter 4" will be released on November 4. The rapper will be released from prison on the same day. Rapper Kanye West recently took to social networking site Twitter to offer country singing sensation Taylor Swift an apology for his behavior at the MTV Video Music Awards a few years ago. The rapper is slated to perform on this year's show, although there's been no word on whether he and the tween queen will do a duet together. Rapper DMX has recently indicated that he's not a fan of rapper Plies. Let's hope the beef does not continue on for a long period of time. Several actors who may not be household names now just may become such by 2011, if all goes well. Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Shannon Woodward and Boris Kodjoe are among the stars set to heat up fall evenings. Be sure to check them out. Bristol Palin, one of the cast members of the new season of "Dancing With The Stars", says her costumes will be a little more on the conversative side while on the show. The show's season premiere will air on September 20. On dvd: "Killers" and "Solitary Man". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Friday Facts

Rapper T.I. and wife Tiny are scheduled to appear in court today in connection with their arrest is Los Angeles on drug charges. It's unclear what the outcome of their case will be. As mentioned previously, T.I. recently completed a jail sentence on gun charges. Stay tuned for more as this story develops. Rappers Jay Z and Eminem recently wowed the crowd at a concert in Comerica Park in Detroit. The pair performed their hits in a well organized show that fans won't soon forget. Two more shows are scheduled for September 13 and 14. Those shows are sure to be a delight for fans as well. Let's hope the pair tours sometime soon. Rapper Lloyd Banks says he's not surprised that rapper Young Buck recently filed for bankruptcy. He says the matter is about paying people. NBC's "America's Got Talent" has certainly turned out to be a mixed bag of the good, bad and ugly this season. Only time will tell who walks away with the grand prize. "True Blood" fans will have to wait until next week to see the season finale. This week they'll get a three-hour prep run of the last three episodes. The action film "Machete" appears poised to give "The American" a run for it's money at the box office. Be sure to catch it at your local cineplex. In theaters this weekend: "The American", "Going The Distance" and "Machete". On the tube: "Human Target" on Fox, "Medium" on CBS, "Wife Swap" on ABC and "Who Do You Think You Are" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Matthew Knowles, father of singer Beyonce Knowles, recently dispelled rumors that his daughter  has fired him as her manager. He released a statement saying "We have a close business and personal relationship". Newlyweds T.I. and Tiny were arrested in Los Angeles last night on drug charges. T.I., whose given name is Clifford Harris and Tiny, whose given name is Tameka Cottle, were both booked at Hollywood's sheriff's station, where bail was posted at $10,000.  The couple was pulled over on Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood by authorities for a routine traffic stop. Police claim they smelled marijuana in coming from the Maybach they were driving. Unfortunely, this recent arrest could  be a problem for T.I, who was recently released from jail on gun charges and is currently on probation. Stay tuned for more as this story develops. Rapper Young Buck has filed for bankruptcy. Filing chaper 13 will allow the rapper to repay creditors back under a court approved five year plan. He will also be able to reclaim items the IRS seized during a raid at his home. Fans will recall the government agency raided the home and took several items. In other Young Buck news, the rapper is slated to release a new album titled, "The Rehab" on September 7. One rumored replacement for actor Steve Carell when he leaves the hit show "The Office" is actor Harvey Keitel. The show's executive producer has stated that he thinks Keitel would be a perfect choice, although he hasn't spokent to Keitel's people about the possiblity. Check back here for more as it develops. Be sure to tune in to "Top Chef" as the meals and drama keeps cooking. Only time will tell who walks away with the grand prize. Fall is quickly approaching and it's anyone's guest who will snag an Oscar nod this year. Several films will be released the upcoming season and only time will tell which ones will come out on top. On the tube: "Fringe" on Fox, "Big Brother 12" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

As if he hasn't burned up the Billboard charts and radio airwaves enough, rapper Drake says he's completing his sophmore album along with a mixtape to be released before the end of the year. Singer Rihanna is set to release a new single as well. No word on a title or release date. The BET documentary on female rappers "My Mic Sounds Nice" has sparked a lively conversation regarding women in hip hop. Female artists, male artists and music executives alike have weighed in on the subject with interesting view points. Let's hope female artist become more promient in the industry in the future. Country music fans may want to catch "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night To Rock" tonight at 8p.m. on CBS. It's a salute to the four day event in which several country stars will take part. Fox's "Top Chef" has been keeping viewers tuned in with one mouth watering surprise after another. Be sure to tune in to see who walks away with the grand prize. Sunday night's Emmy Award broadcast remained steady in it's ratings, it tied last years ratings, but came out a head of the 2008 show. Jennifer Esposito is set to join the cast of the upcoming new fall series "Blue Bloods". CBS has confirmed that Esposito will guest star on several episodes of the show, which is about a family with deep roots in law enforcement. The show is set to premiere September 24 at 10 p.m.  With the buzz in Hollywood created by the upcoming George Clooney film "The American", only time will tell if Mr Clooney will add another Oscar to his collection. On the tube: "CMA: Country's Night To Rock" on CBS and "Criminal Minds" on CBS. Happy hump day!