Thursday Dish

Rapper Flava Flav of the legendary rap group Public Enemy is set to pen his autobiography titled "Icon". The book will be released in March, 2011. A new four disc set of recordings by singer Percy Sledge has been released by Rhino Handmade. "Percy Sledge: The Atlantic Recordings 1966-1974" gives fans a complete overview of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's career. Although Sledge is best known for the hit "When A Man Loves  A Woman", the set includes other soul staples, such as, "Warm And Tender Love" and "Take Time To Know Her". Today, the Baton Rouge LA resident performs 100 shows a year, in mostly Southern casinos, Europe and the Carribean. He says he's keeping his health and mind together.  One great way to say goodbye to 2010 and hello to 2011 is by catching the HBO special "Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On" tomorrow at 9 p.m. The special is a televised version of the singer's Las Vegas show. For those staying home on New Year's Eve there's Ryan Seacrest and Dick Clark on ABC, Carson Daly on NBC, Nancy O'Dell on Fox and Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffith on CNN.  Or you can skip them all and catch the all night Marx Brothers marathon on TCM. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Happy New Year, Charlie Brown" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Rapper DMX has been placed in the mental health unit of the Arizona prison where he's serving a sentence for probation violation. The rapper has been battling legal issues for sometime now, and it's time he received the help he needs.  It looks like rapper Foxy Brown won't debut the "Christmas Massacre" dis track directed at Lil Kim after all. She tweeted that she's suffering a lost, but no other details have been released. Singer Rihanna was spotted in her homeland over the holidays without boyfriend Matt Kemp, causing some to speculate regarding the status of their relationship. No word on the real story as yet. Lady Gaga, The Blackeyed Peas and Eminem are among the top record sellers of 2010. As the year comes to a close, time will tell if record sells improve. Talk show host Oprah Winfrey will launch her own cable network, which will replace the little seen Discovery Health, called simply OWN. The network will make it's debut on Saturday with the first of several specials with "Ask Oprah's All Stars", which will feature doctors Mehment Oz and Phil McGraw. The network may just become yet another stellar achievement in an illustrious career. NBC will air one of it's biggest disappointments, "Undercovers" tonight. Although the show looked good, there was no chemistry and magic. ABC, on the other hand, will offer viewers two episodes of "Modern Family", reminding some that television in 2010 hasn't been all bad.  "The Middle" airs tonight as well , with what is sure to be one of it's funniest episodes in some time. Natalie Portman will return to the big screen in "The Other Woman". She plays a woman who has an affair with her married boss, who eventually leaves his wife. Her character becomes pregnant and loses her unborn child. The film follows the woman's struggle to cope with the lost and build a relationship with her stepson. The film will open in limited release on Feb. 4. On the tube: "Human Target" on Fox, "NCIS: Los Angeles" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Undercovers" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Although no autopsy will be performed until later this week, drugs are being ruled out as the cause of the death of Teena Marie. She stopped taking seizer medication because it made her too depressed. She was found in her home by her daughter. Rumor has that Willow Smith may remake one of her father Will Smith's big hits, "Parents Just Don't Understand". There's been on confirmation or denial, so stay tuned. Another rumor within the music industry is that Chris Brown and Justin Bieber may collaborate. Again, there's been no confirmation or denial, but at any rate, it seems like an interesting pairing. Be sure to pick up the latest issue of The Source with Rick Ross and Wiz Khalifah on the cover. The Teflon Don talks about beefs and his latest career moves. Wiz Khalifah discusses his recent success and what's next for him. Dr Dre appears on the cover of the latest issue of XXL and discusses his next release, "Detox" and how the rap game has changed. Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey, Merle Haggard, Bill T. Jones and Jerry Herman will all be honored at the Kennedy Centers Honors tonight in what is sure to be one of the best awards shows this season. Among those who will be honoring the award recipients are Julia Roberts, John Travolta, Jennifer Hudson, Claire Danes, Alec Baldwin, Gwen Stafeni, Steven Tyler, Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, Matthew Morrison, Matt Boner, Carol Channing and Angela Lansbury. Feel free to celebrate during what will be a moving evening. Congradulations to Elton John and his partner are in order. The two have become the parents of a baby boy named Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John via a surrogate, it was reported. This is the couple's first child. They married in 2005. Actress Michelle Williams returns to the big screen Friday in "Blue Valentine". The film is a must see for fans. On DVD: "Salt", "Easy A" and "Step Up 3". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Rudolph's Shiny New Year" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

"Little Fockers" topped the weekend box office earning over $34 million dollars. "True Grit", TRON: Legacy", "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" and "Yogi Bear" round out the top five films of the week. Rapper Game is just one of a few celebrities who have had car trouble. Apparently Game and a friend were holiday shopping when a piece of jewelery and $75,000 dollars were stolen from the car they drove. The two were frisked by police but not arrested. Trees blocked security camera view, so no suspects have been found.  There seemed to be a feud brewing between singers Keri Hilson and Ciara for some time, until recently. During a radio interview, Hilson made remarks that seemed to shoot down the notion that the two are at odds with one another. Congradulations to singer Alanis Morrisette are in order. The singer gave birth to a baby boy on Christmas. All are doing well. Sad news out of the R&B world. Singer Teena Marie was found dead in her Pasadena CA home. She was 54. She signed with Motown Records and released the album "Wild & Peaceful", which was produced by her mentor Rick James. She later went on to release four more albums for Motown before moving to Epic Records. She signed with Cash Money Records and later with Stax. "Congo Square" was her last album. She was known for her amazing vocal range, funk jams and passionate love songs. She was loved and respected among African American music lovers and nicknamed the Ivory Queen of Soul. Her legacy will live on and she will be missed. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" on ABC and "Chuck" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Thursday Dish

Rapper Lil Wayne has settled a dispute with the producer who produced his hit "Lollipop". Fans will recall that the producer sued Weezy for back royalties for the single. There has been no confirmation on the settlement amount. Rihanna and Christina Aguilera are apparently too raunchy for Britain. It's safe to say that the two won't be touring the country anytime soon. New York radio station Hot 97 has suspended DJ Cipha Sounds indefinitely for racially insensitive remarks he made during his morning radio show. The suspension comes on the heels of protest in front of the station calling for the DJ's termination. Cypha Sounds  made racist remarks against Haitians during his show with Peter Rosenberg and K. Fox last Friday, saying "the reason I'm H.I.V. negative is because I don't mess with Haitian girls". He later apologized for the remark. Sisters Angela and Vanessa Simmons have been mentioned among those celebrities who look good without makeup. Another named mentioned was Beyonce. As far as viewership for 2010, cable television has made considerable gains with audiences. Nielsen figures show that the Big 4 and basic cable gained 1% in 2010 as overall viewing continues to rise to a record 34 hours a week. The fall season has not been so kind, however. Fox is down 15% and ABC is off 5%, offsetting smaller gains by CBS and NBC. Time will tell what's in store for 2011. On the tube: "The Million Dollar Money Drop" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Two men were arrrested after breaking into the Connecticut home of rapper 50 Cent. One of the men was found hiding in a closet drinking a bottle of wine he had taken from the home. The men were apprehended after security guards called police about a suspicious car in the driveway. Police indicated that the two men had scaled a fence and entered through an unlocked door. Both suspects were charged with third-degree burglary, second-degree criminal trespass and possession of marijuana. Both are being held on $50,000 bail each. 50 Cent has been trying to sell the home, which once belonged to Mike Tyson, for three years. The home is on the market for $10 million. Cash Money Records is reportedly beefing up security for Nicki Minaj after Magnolia Princess was gunned down in New Orleans. Her body was found in a car along with an unidentified gentlemen. The murders have not been solved as of yet. He may have been quiet during his first month back from Rikers Island, but Lil Wayne has been far from idol. After release his first single and making his first television appearance on Saturday Night Live last weekend, the rapper will grace the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.  There's been no confirmation on when the issue will hit newsstands. In the meantime, "6'7" is number one on iTunes. Congradulations to actress Ali Larter and her husband are in order. The two became the parents of  a baby boy named Theodore on Monday. All are doing well. The competition continues on "Skating With The Stars" and it remains to be seen who will walk away with the grand prize. With it's release in theaters yesterday, the reviews for "Little Fockers" have not been glowing. Some critics have panned the film saying it's filled with potty humor. At any rate, the film is in theaters nationwide now.  Gwyneth Paltrow has returned to the big screen in  "Country Strong". She plays a country singer battling personal demons. The film is in theaters nationwide. On the tube: "Human Target" on Fox, "A Home for the Holidays" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Undercovers" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

During an appearance on the "Wendy Williams Show", actress Vivica A. Fox stated that she's ready to tie the knot with her current beau. No word on an official engagement yet. It turns out that rapper Gucci Mane was cuffed but never arrested. As previously mentioned, Atlanta police raided the home of rapper Waka Flaka Flame under the suspicion that prostitution may have occurred in the home. Flaka's manager and mother told MTV News that the incident had nothing to do with prostitution and that weapons found in the home were licensed. She also stated that a half once of marijuana was found, which turned out to be a blunt. The younger brother of producer Lex Luger was taken into custody, however. It appears that just as Lil Kim is attempting to stay relevant by attacking Nicki Minaj, Foxy Brown's doing the same by attacking Lil Kim.  A dis track has  debuted and it remains to be seen if a response from Lil Kim will come soon. Everyone should try to get along. Actress Lindsey Lohan is under investigation for a alleged misdemeanor battery against a female staff member at the rehab facility where she's receiving treatment. Riverside County sheriff's Deputy Herlinda Valenzuela said officers responded to a call from a Betty Ford Center facility in Palm Desert on Dec. 12 shortly after 1a.m. for an incident involving Lohan. Valenzuela says a female staff member reported having a dispute with the star and that she wanted to pursue charges. No arrests were made, and detectives continue to look into the case, Valenzuela says. Their results will be presented to Riverside County prosecutors, who will decide whether to file a criminal case. Messages for Lohan's attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley, were not returned. Lohan has been receiving treatment at the Betty Ford Center and it's facilities since last September. Keyshia Cole, Keri Hilson and Jamie Fox have new music in stores this week. On DVD: "Salt" and "Easy A". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Skating With The Stars" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

"TRON: Legacy" topped the weekend box office, earning over $43 million dollars. "Yogi Bear", "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader", "The Fighter" and "The Tourist" round out the top five films of the week. Authorities are investigating the theft of $192,000 in jewelry and luggage from Jermaine Jackson. Ironically, Jackson appeared in court as week before to state that  he couldn't afford the $3,000 a month child support he was ordered to pay. Stay tuned as this story develops. Waka Flaka Flame responded to allegations that he has gang ties during a recent radio interview. He says he's a rapper and not a gang banger. It was reported that authorities raided his Atlanta home where Gucci Mane was arrested. Authorities suspected that drug trafficking and prostitution may have occurred in the home, although it has not been confirmed. Stay tuned as this story develops.  Robert Deniro and Ben Stiller keep the laughs coming in the latest installment of the "Meet The Parents" franchise. "Little Frockers" should be a hit with fans. The film will be released on Wednesday. The competition is getting down to the wire on "Skating With The Stars". Only time will tell who the winner will be. On the tube: "Million Dollar Money Drop" on Fox, "How I  Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Skating With The Stars" on ABC and "The Sing-off" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Aretha Franklin is home resting comfortably after successful surgery for an undisclosed aliment. The singer was forced by doctors to cancel all concerts and public appearances through May, but there's been no confirmation regarding the reason for the cancellation. The nominees for the upcoming Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony were announced and LL Cool J was not nominated, although 2 Live Crew was. No word on when the ceremony will be held. Waka Flaka Flame recalled Nicki Minaj's early days during a recent interview by saying that hip hop's it girl moved to the Atlanta area and was focused. He also stated that everyone wanted to date her, but she would not except any offers. According to producer Bangladesh, Lil Wayne's latest single, "6'7", was not intended for the Young Money CEO. He said during an interview with bet.com that the track was intended for T.I. At any rate, the track is a hit and will be on Wayne's next album, "The Carter 4". In other Lil Wayne news, he and the Young Money crew will perform on Carson Daily's new years eve show on Dec. 31. The Screen Actor's Guild Awards were announced and Robert Duvall was among those nominated for his performance in "Get Low". John Hawkes was nominated as well. Ty Burrell and Ed O'Neil were both nominated for best actor in a comedy. At the other end of the spectrum, an array of award nominations went to a slew of popular television shows, with "Modern Family" leading with four. Nominees for best ensemble casts in television comedies and dramas were split between cable and broadcast shows. The SAG Awards will air on TNT and TBS on January 30. In theaters this weekend: "The Fighter", "How Do You Know", "TRON: Legacy" and "Yogi Bear". On the tube: "Are We There Yet?" on Fox, "Yes, Virginia" on CBS, "Supernanny" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC.  Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Keri Hilson and Chris Brown are currently in the studio collaborating on a track Brown wrote for Hilson. Hilson reportedly heard Brown's vocals on the track and decided that he should remain on the track. During an appearance on "The Wendy Williams Show", Keyshia Cole stated that she's looking forward to marrying fiance Daniel Gibson and hopes for a smooth recovery in rehab for her mother Frankie. She  has a son with Gibson. No word on a wedding date. She also has a new CD due to be released soon. Although the two have not revealed too many details, Nick Cannon confirmed on  his radio show that he and wife Mariah Carey are having twins. Cannon went on to say that Carey, who performed at "Christmas In Washington 2010", ran into President and Mrs Obama, and they asked what she was having and due to the excitement, she revealed that she's having twins. Carey and Cannon have not indicated her due date. After 25 years of interviewing presidents, movie stars and regular folks on CNN's signature talk show, Larry King will host the last of roughly 7,000 episodes of "Larry King Live" tonight. Piers Morgan will succeed King in January. King will still have four CNN specials a year. Last night's episode of "Criminal Minds" was another winner. The show gets better with each viewing. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Lil Wayne has been linked to a $250 million drug bust, but the rapper is not in danger of being arrested or sent back to prison. Police found heroin in the side panel of an SUV in Newark NJ. The drugs were labeled  Lil Wayne.  A police dog was called to conduct a search and found the drugs in a secret compartment. In other Lil Wayne news, the rapper just premiered his first single since being released from Rikers Island "6'7" featuring Corey Gunz. Usher suffered a mishap during a recent concert. The singer invited a fan onstage only to be kicked in the head. He played the incident off and was not seriously injured. Jay Z visited Oprah Winfrey in Australia while the talk show queen taped episodes of her show there. He visited the school where she donated a million dollars in computer equipment and sat down to talk about his new book "Decoded". In an interview with bet.com, Ray J stated that he believes his hit reality show "For The Love Of Ray J" has made him more attractive to record labels. He has just inked a deal with SRC Records. He also stated that record labels watching the show and understanding that it could be used as a platform to promote an album and get his point across is definitely attractive. No word on when his next album is due. The second season opener of "The Sing-off" sang it's way to 8.6 million viewers on Monday and a series high 9.5 million this week. The show is certainly off to a fabulous start and here's hoping it's success continues. It's been confirmed that John Favreau will not return to direct the next film in Marvel Studio's "Iron Man" franchise. Reportedly, the split was amicable. The director wants to focus on other projects, which may include his next directing gig, "Magic Kingdom", a fantasy that imagines after-hours life at Disneyland ala "A Night At The Museum". Marvel will look for a new director for "Iron Man 3", which the company has scheduled for a 2013 release. On the tube: "Human Target" on Fox, "Survivor: Nicaragua" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "The Sing-off" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Quincy Jones is currently helping to remaster Michael Jackson's "Off The Wall" and "Thriller" albums. No word on when the albums will be released. Sony Music is set to release additional Michael Jackson material as well. No release date has been set. There is much debate among those in the music industry about whether releasing the new Michael Jackson album was a good decision. Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am, who worked with Jackson before his untimely death, thinks releasing the music is disrespectful. Akon, who appears on the album, and former Floatry member Marsha Ambrosius, who wrote Jackson's hit "Butterflies", both welcome new Michael Jackson music with open arms. Bruno Mars, on the other hand, isn't sold on the idea. He says putting himself in Jackson's shoes, he wouldn't want his music out if he couldn't sign off and put his stamp on it. "Michael" is in stores now. Talk show host Oprah Winfrey has made the school year much brighter for children in Australia. She donated over one million dollars in computer equipment to a school down under. The Golden Globe Awards were announced and "Glee" was nominated for Best Comedy or Musical Series and four of it's actors have also been nominated for awards. Despite "Glee's" performance, basic and pay cable has once again overshadowed their broadcast rivals in Globes accolades. HBO was the most honored network, with twelve nominations. Showtime and AMC trailed not far behind. The Golden Globe Awards will air January 16 at 8 p.m. on NBC.  Michael Jackson and Diddy & Dirty Money have new music in stores this week. On DVD: "Despicable Me", "The Other Guys" and "The A-Team". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

"Chronicles of Narina: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" topped the weekend box office, earning over $24 million dollars. "The Tourist", "Tangled", "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1" and "Unstoppable" round out the top five films of the week. Memphis police are searching for rapper Yo Gotti in connection with a nightclub shooting that occurred over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The rapper is reportedly out of town on business and released a statement saying he does not condone such behavior. Ja Rule plead guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon stemming from a July 2007 incident where his vehicle was stopped by police. He was leaving the Beacon Theater when his car was stopped for speeding. Police said they smelled marijuana and found a loaded semiautomatic gun in the rear door of the $250,000-plus car. In court today, Ja Rule was promised a two-year prison sentence. He's free until sentencing, on a date to be set. He's due in court on Feb. 9 for an update. Teen sensation Justin Bieber has just become the latest celebrity to collaborate with Dr Dre on his own line of headphones, Just Beats. Although he wears a set of red and blue Spider Man-designed headphones in a commerical, the line of signature headphones will be available in purple. He follows in the footsteps of Lady Gaga and Diddy, who also have a line of headphones under the Beats by Dre umbrella. Congradulations to Joel Madden and Nicole Richie are in order. The two became husband and wife on Saturday, after dating more than four years. The couple have a 2-year daughter and 15-month old son together. Be sure to tune in to "Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to You". Although the singer is promoting a Christmas CD, the special should also help viewers get in the holiday spirit. "Glee" fans should not fret over the hit show's hiatus. Jane Lynch can be seen on "Two and a Half Men" as Charlie's therapist. Just off his role in the action-adventure film "Faster", Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is preparing for a role in the next installment of the "Fast & Furious" franchise. He will play Hobbs, a cop on the trail of Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson and the familiar crew of the "Fast" franchise. The film is set for release April 29. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Skating With The Stars" on ABC and "The Sing-off" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Despite her past trouble with men, Brandy, it's rumored , is getting back in the game by dating Terrence J. of "106 & Park". Jim Jones was sentenced to 10 weeks of anger management classes after beating  the driver whose car he collided with during a traffic accident.  Reportedly after the accident, Jones proceeded to beat the other driver and threw his keys into oncoming traffic. Here's hoping the anger management classes help. Wiz Khalifa stated during an interview with bet.com that he's pleased with the chart position of his latest single, "Black and Yellow". Since it's release in August, the single has spread onto an increasing number of playlists, become an anthem for the Pittsburgh Steelers and cracked the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Produced by Norwegian production duo Stargate, the song currently sits on Billboard's chart at No. 14. The rapper indicated that he'd like to work with the duo again. Wiz's untitled debut album is scheduled to hit stores in March 2011. The upcoming homecoming concert Nicki Minaj was to perform in her homeland of Trinidad has come with a hefty price tag. No word on whether it will go on as planned. Actor Darren Criss says he's excited about playing a strong, gay character on the hit show "Glee". He says it's the first time he's seen an out student who was so young and innocent and struggling with the big ordeal of being an out student at such an early age. All new characters will join Johnny Depp for "Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides". The entire film was shot in 3-D and will be released May 20. In theaters this weekend: "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" and "The Tourist". On the tube: "The Good Guys" on Fox, "The Mentalist" on CBS, "Supernanny" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Young Jeezy was arrested just after stepping off the plane in the Nassau Bahamas. The rapper was taken into custody, but authorities won't say why. Stay tuned as this story develops. Actor Wesley Snipes is scheduled to report to prison today for failing to pay income taxes for at least a decade. He was convicted in April 2008 of three misdemeanor charges of failing to pay income taxes from 1991 to 2001. He says the failure to file was the fault of an advisor and that he's always paid his taxes. There's been no word on when or if an appeal will be filed. Rolling Stone magazine has released it's top 30 albums of 2010. Among those making the list are Kanye West and Rick Ross. The late Jim Morrison, lead singer of the Doors, will receive a posthumous pardon from Florida Gov Charlie Crist for a indecent exposure conviction. Crist has received enough votes from other members of the state's Board Of Executive Clemency to approve it. Morrison was appealing the convction when he was found dead in a Paris hotel bath tub in 1971. The meeting comes on Thursday after the singer would have turned 67. Crist can't issue the pardon alone. He and a three member Cabinet serve as the Clemency Board. Approval is required by the governor and at least three other members. Although she's collaborated with her share of hip hop artists, Keri Hilson says she won't date them. During an interview on Chelsea Handler's late night talk show "Chelsea Lately", Hilson explained that she's not interested in becoming a hip hop wife. Fans have an animated version of "Community" to look forward to tonight. It will also include a spoof of Christmas specials. Reece Witherspoon returns to the big screen with the romantic comedy "How Do You Know".  The star also appears on the cover of Entertainment Weekly. In an interview, the actress explained that her two-year break wasn't planned. She just didn't read any scripts she liked. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Shrek The Halls" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Congradulations to Mary J. Blige are in order. The singer sold over 6,000 bottles of her My Life fragrance on cable channel Home Shopping Network. Each one dollar purchase will go toward her foundation to help underplivaged women. Just after Media Take Out went to press with a rumor that Kim Kardashian is pregnant with Kanye West's child, yet another rumor has surfaced claiming that she's broken up with Halle's Berry's ex-beau and is now dating a member of the New Jersey Nets. Q Tip, a member of legendary hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest, has made known the fact that he is not in support of the upcoming documentary on the group "Beats, Rhymes & Life". He says that though he is not against the making of the film, it just doesn't tell the whole story. "Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels Of A Tribe Called Quest" will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 11. In what may be a case of deja vu, T.I stated how his latest prison bid will make him a better man. He says the longer he stays, the smarter he becomes. Let's hope the rapper does what's necessary to turn his life around. Rihanna stated in an interview that she convinced her record label that changing her image would be a good idea. The singer began her career as a inconspicuous 16-year old, with a lukewarm debut album. The change came after the release of "Good Girl Gone Bad". She says she didn't want to be like other artists, she wanted to stand out. Last night's "Glee" episode was one that filled viewers with holiday cheer. The show once again walked away with great ratings for it's time slot. On the tube: "Human Target" on Fox, "Survivor: Nicaragua" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "The Sing-off" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Media Takeout is reporting that Kim Kardashian is pregnant with Kanye West's child. The two have apparently been dating on and off for some time now and got together some time last summer. There's been no confirmation or denial from either camp regarding the rumor. Christina Milan went on "The Wendy Williams Show" to dispel rumors regarding her split with the Dream. She stated that no gag order has been placed on her. In the meantime, the singer hasn't forgotten about music. She confirmed that she has a new single scheduled for release in March. Drake, Willow Smith and others will join Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest on "New Years Rockin' Eve". The show will air on December 31. If you thought that Rick Ross and Young Jeezy were friends, you'd be mistaken. There's no love lost between the two and that fact was confirmed during Ross' interview with The Source magazine. He responded to a track by Jeezy with some not so kind words for the rapper. There's been no response from Jeezy's camp so far. After signing off Twitter and Facebook as part of a charity event to raise money, celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Alicia Keys and Lady Gaga have all signed back on after achieving their fundraising goal of $1 million for AIDS charity Keep A Child Alive. Billionaire Stewart Rahr matched the amount donated by celebrities and the public on Tuesday. Be sure to catch the Christmas episode of "Glee" tonight on Fox. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" airs tonight as well. Both shows will offer holiday fun for all. On DVD: "Inception" and "Shrek: The Whole Story". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

"Tangled" topped the weekend box office, earning over $21 million. "Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows Part 1", "Burlesque", "Unstoppable" and "Love & Other Drugs" round out the top five films of the week. Rick Ross responded to singer Chrisette Michelle's blog about his walking out of the recent Soul Train Awards with some not so kind words for the R&B star. Michelle stated that she believed that Ross' actions placed a negative spotlight on hip hop because he was the only artist at the ceremony to represent hip hop. So far, no comment from Michelle on Ross' statement.  Oprah Winfrey, Bill T. Jones, Merle Haggard, Paul McCartney and Jerry Herman will all be honored at the 33rd annual Kennedy Center Honors, celebrating artists who have enriched the life of the country. The show is hosted each year by Caroline Kennedy and will feature a star-studded line up of entertainers to salute the honorees. Among them will be Julia Roberts, John Travolta, Barbara Walters, Claire Danes and Angela Lansbury. The show will air on Dec. 28 at 9 p.m. on CBS. Former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight was arrested over the weekend on an outstanding warrant from some time back. He was released after posting bond. The competition continues on "Skating With The Stars". It remains to be seen who will walk away with the grand prize. The premiere of "The Sing Off" airs tonight as well. It should be an interesting competition. On the tube: "American Country Awards" on Fox, "How I Met Your  Mother" on CBS, "Skating With The Stars" on ABC and "The Sing-off" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Aretha Franklin is said to be resting comfortably after an undisclosed medical procedure. She released a statement thanking fans for their well wishes. No word on when she will be released. Legendary rapper Kurtis Blow was arrested at LAX after a body scanner found a substance in his pants. It turns out the substance was marijuana. Since it was less than an ounce, he was given a ticket and went on his way. Soulja Boy recently stated in an interview with bet.com that now naysayers who thought he was a one hit wonder want to collaborate. The rapper, who recently released his third album "The DeAndre Way", recalled the work necessary to prove critics wrong. He says he hopes he can continue to win respect. It's rumored that the reported fight between Lil Wayne and Drake was because of Drake's alleged involvement with Wayne's girlfriend while the rapper was incarcerated. Drake, in the meantime, is set to host Canada's Juno Awards. It's the country's version of the Grammy Awards. Rapper/producer Dr Dre revealed that he will retire after the release of his long delayed "Detox" album. He says since he's older, it difficult to relate to younger hip hop heads. Actor and martial arts expert Chuck Norris was made an honorary Texas Ranger after playing a Texas Ranger for several years. Texas Gov. Rick Perry presented the star and executive director of "Walker Texas Ranger" with a designation as an honorary member of the law enforcement group. Norris' younger brother stunt coordinator and producer Aaron Norris also became an honorary Ranger. This weekend the season premiere of "Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business" will air. The season should be packed full of surprises for fans of the show. In theaters this weekend: "The Warriors Way". On the tube: "The Good Guys" on Fox, "Medium" on CBS, "Supernanny" on ABC and "A Walk In My Shoes" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin will have a medical procedure done today. While there's been no word on what the procedure is, the singer was forced by doctors to cancel all concerts and public appearances until May. A prayer vigil was held in her honor in her hometown Detroit. Our prayers are with the Queen Of Soul. The Grammy Award nominations were announced yesterday and Eminem leads the list of nominees with ten nominations. He's nominated for Album of the Year, as well as Record and Song of the Year. Not far behind are Jay Z with six nominations for his hit "Empire State Of Mind" and his "Blueprint 3" album and Bruno Mars with seven nominations. The 53rd annual Grammy Awards will air on CBS in February. As mentioned previously, Game stated that he wanted to see a G Unit reunion happen, but it appears it won't after all. The rapper taunted G Unit member Lloyd Banks regarding sales of his latest album "Hunger For More 2". So far, no response from Banks. Tyra Banks crowned Ann Ward the winner of this season's "America's Next Top Model". There was some controversy regarding the '6 2" model due to her small waist, but at any rate, she walked away with the grand prize. The new season of "Celebrity Rehab" is underway and appears to be filled with all the drama fans can stand and more. The show airs on VH1.  The Sundance Film Festival will take place January 20-30 in Park City Utah and the list of films vying for attention are eclectic. Among those in the drama category are: "Another Earth", "Circumstance" and "Higher Ground". Love stories "Homework" and Like Crazy". Dysfunctional families "The Music Never Stopped" and "The Loved Ones". While this list is impressive, time will tell which ones win awards. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Yet another female rapper has attacked hip hop's it girl of the moment, Nicki Minaj. Khia, who had a hit with "My Neck, My Back" a few years ago, went into a tirade about Minaj. She even went after Foxy Brown as well. So far, no response from Minaj and Brown. Thanks to Snoop Dogg, Prince William can scratch picking music for his upcoming bachelor party off his to do list. The rapper has released a single called "Wet" specifically for the occasion, (known in the UK as a stag party).  Joe Jackson, father of the late Michael Jackson, has refiled his wrongful death lawsuit against Dr Conrad Murray.  A Las Vegas pharmacy was added as a defendant as well. Records show that the pharmacy sold Dr Murray the drug blamed for his son's death. Joe Jackson's suit claims that Murray gave Jackson a powerful anesthetic and did not tell paramedics or an emergency room doctor that  he had given him the drug. No word on when the case will go to trial. Congradulations to "Real Housewives Of Atlanta" star Kim Zolack are in order. She and her boyfriend are expecting their first child. No word on a due date. A picture recently surfaced of the star smoking, but a statement was issued saying the picture was taken years ago. It doesn't appear that the photo has changed the couples relationship any, however. Their still going strong. Michael Douglas stated in an interview that he's received enormous support from his 10 and 7 year old children and wife Catherine Zeta Jones during his battle with throat cancer. We wish him the best. On the tube: "Human Target:" on Fox, "Survivor: Nicaragua" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Undercovers" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Rihanna is set to appear on the cover of the British version of GQ magazine. In the article, the pop star talks about the infamous 2009 incident where ex-boyfriend Chris Brown attacked her. She says she also wishes people would stop asking her about it. Nelly has let it be known that he's not happy about the fact that his latest CD, "5.0" has only sold 63,000 copies since its release.  In the meantime, Nicki Minaj has sold over 400,000 copies of her debut, "Pink Friday" it's first week in stores. Kanye West has sold  over 543,000 copies of his latest CD, "My Beautiful, Dark, Twisted Fantasy". Jay Z's autobiography, "Decoded" has made the New York Times best seller list. The book, which was released on November 16, reached No. 3 in the Hardcover Nonfiction category. In addition to a aggressive promotional tour, Hov may have benefited from talk show host Oprah Winfrey co-signing the book. She listed the item as one of her favorite things on her show three days after it's release and bought copies for her entire audience.  Those Beyonce fans who missed the singer on her "I Am World Tour" will have an opportunity to witness the show on DVD. The newly released "Beyonce: I Am" follows the singer as she performs 108 concerts on six continents. The tour grossed over $86 million and helped her land at number two on Forbes magazines' annual Celebrity 100 list behind Oprah Winfrey. The DVD also shows a glimpse of the star's life offstage. "Beyonce: I Am World Tour" is in stores now. Just when it appeared that the Kardashian sisters were set to launch their own Visa debit card, the Attorney General of Connicut has apparently said not so fast. He's investigating to see whether the card violates consumer protection laws.  Yet another week of competition ended on last night's "Skating With The Stars". Only time will tell who wins the grand prize. Fans have another installment in the "Twlight: New Moon" franchise to look forward to. The next film set for release is "The Twlight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1".  No word on when the film will be released. Soulja Boy, El DeBarge and Jazmine Sullivan have new music in stores this week. On DVD: "The Twlight Saga: Eclipse", "Knight and Day" and "The Sorcerer's Apprentice". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" on CBS, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" on ABC and "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows Part 1" topped the weekend box office, once again, earning over $50 million. "Tangled", "Megamind", "Burlesque" and "Unstoppable" round out the top five films of the week.  The Soul Train Music Awards aired on both BET and Centric last night and it was night of excellent performances and two tributes that were long over due. R Kelly opened the show with a hits medley, showing why he remains a favorite among fans. Eric Benet performed his hit "Sometimes I Cry" and received a positive response from the crowd. Ne-Yo performed "Champagne Life" and "One In A Million" and Ce-Lo performed a edited version of "Forget You". Erykah Badu offered the crowd a laid back performance of "Window Seat" as well. The highlights of the evening were the honors given to Anita Baker and Ronald Isley. Anita Baker sat in the front row watching as Chrisette Michelle, Tamia, Faith Evans, El DeBarge and others sang Anita Baker classics. Ronald Isley watched as Tank, Keyshia Cole, Bilal and others sang his classics and new material as well. The Song of the Year award went to B.o.B. for "Nothing On You" and Melanie Fiona won Best New Artist.. Alicia Keys took home Record of the Year (Songwriter" for "Unthinkable(I"m Ready)". Hosts Taraji P. Henson and Terrance Howard playfully competed on the dance floor. Henson whipped her hair back and forth while Howard got low. The two even brought CNN's Wolf Blitzer out to show him how to dougie, bringing Doug E. Fresh to the stage. All in all, it was an exciting night filled with love, peace and soul, as Soul Train creator Don Cornelius would say.  Sad news out of Hollywood. Actor Leslie Nielson died from complications from pneumonia at a hospital near his home. He was 84. Fans will remember him from the films "Airplane", "Forbidden Planet", "Poseidon Adventure" and the "Naked Gun" comedies. He began his career in the 1950's, but it took some time before he achieved notoriety in Hollywood. He will be missed. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Skating With The Stars" on ABC and "Chuck" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Grammy Award winning group Black Eyed Peas will be the featured performer at Super Bowl 45 on  February 6. The group will perform at Cowboys Stadium, it was announced. Since forming in 1995, the group has sold over 28 million albums and nearly 31 million digital tracks. The group's next album, "The Beginning" will be released on Tuesday. During a recent interview, Nelly recalled working with Kanye West before the Chicago artist became a hip hop superstar. He says his favorite moment with the rapper/producer is just seeing him work his way up to being who he has now become. He also recalled working in the studio with him on a track West did when Nelly was searching for a deal. He says West was a talented and determined fellow. It's not hard to see where the talent and determination has gotten West. Mariah Carey has just released her second Christmas album and recalled during an interview the process of getting the project done. She says with her previous Christmas album she put up decorations and left them up until well after the holidays were over. Her new release is in stores now. Eva Longoria Parker, while in the mist of a split with husband Tony Parker, admitted that she should have ended the marriage sooner. Rumors about Parker's cheating  shortly after the couple's wedding spread quickly, but she stayed in the marriage for the long haul. The Soul Train Music Awards will air on BET and Centric on Sunday at 8pm and will be hosted by Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard. Both Ronald Isley and Anita Baker will be honored for their career achievements. R Kelly will open the show. It should be one to remember indeed. In theaters this weekend: "Burlesque", "Love & Other Drugs", "Tangled" and "127 Hours". On the tube: "TV's Funniest Holiday Moments A Paley Center Special" on Fox, "CSI: NY" on CBS, "Happy Feet" on ABC and "School Pride" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Wednesday Roundup

Rumor has it that Nicki Minaj received the mean girls treatment backstage at the American Music Awards Sunday. According to reports, Rihanna, Katy Perry and others touched the rapper inappropriately, then laughed behind her back. There's been no comment from Minaj regarding the matter. Kanye West is busy expanding his business empire. Along with his own record label, he's also inked a deal for a cologne and clothing line.  Sounds like a true entrepreneur. Matthew and Tina Knowles, parents of singer Beyonce Knowles, have apparently called off their pending divorce. A hearing was scheduled, but the two never showed up. It's great to here the two have worked things out. Congradulations to actor John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston are in order. The two became the parents of a baby boy. According to a publicist, the baby was born Tuesday at an undisclosed Florida hospital. He weighed eight pounds, three ounces. They named the child Benjamin. All are said to be doing well. They released a statement saying they are very happy about the new addition to their family. This is the third child for the couple. They have a daughter Ella Bleu. A son Jett, died last year at age 16. Jennifer Gray was the winner of last night's "Dancing With The Stars". She won the competition with talent and determination and a near perfect score of 118 out of 120 for her final four dances with partner Derek Hough, despite a back injury. She also overcame a organized get out the vote campaign by Conservative websites, which kept Bristol Palin and her partner Mark Ballas in the competition, despite their low scores. All in all, it was a triumphant comeback for a beloved star 23 years in the making. Congradulations. After feasting on Thanksgiving turkey, viewers can catch country sensation Taylor Swift's concert special on ABC or Beyonce's concert special "I am" on CBS. Both concerts should be exciting ones. The Soul Train Awards will air on Sunday on BET at 8pm. The show will be hosted by Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson and feature performances by the biggest names in hip hop and R&B. It should be an evening to remember. On the tube: "Human Target" on Fox, "Survivor: Nicaragua" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Merry Madagascar" on NBC. Happy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday Tales

During a recent interview, rapper T.I. revealed that he became addicted to prescription medication. The king of the south stated he had oral surgery and was given Oxycontin and hydrocodone for pain. Soon after, he says the medication became habit forming. Fans were shocked when he was arrested in September. Initial reports stated that police found marijuana in his Maybach, but updates revealed that he had codeine and ecstasy in his possession. During his sentencing in October, he pleaded with the judge to keep him out of jail so that he could get treatment for his habit. Here's hoping everything goes well and he gets the help he needs. Fantasia revealed a startling secret during a court hearing. She says she at one point became pregnant by her married boyfriend, but terminated the pregnancy. Fans will recall reports surfaced sometime ago that she was involved with Antoine Cook, who is married, but the singer denied the rumors. It was then reported that she attempted suicide due to the situation and the media attention. She was later released. She also stated that she believed that Cook was separated as he said. Let's hope everything works out for all concerned. A aspiring singer/songwriter is suing Usher claiming she wrote the 2004 hit "My Boo". No word on the damages being sought. The finals took place on last night's "Dancing With The Stars" and while each couple pulled out all the stops to win the trophy, Jennifer Gray is a clear winner. The results show airs tonight on ABC at 9pm. "Skating With The Stars" premiered last night and from all accounts, the major difference hear is two razor sharp blades of steel strapped to the feet of six nervous stars. Luckily, no one fell during their debut performances.  The costumes are smaller and the performances just as explosive. Each week the contestants must perform a routine with certain required elements. All in all, it makes for a interesting show. Nicki Minaj, Jay Z and Kanye West have new music in stores this week. On DVD: "The Expendables", "Eat, Pray, Love" and "Flipped". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "No Ordinary Family" on ABC and "Biggest Loser" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The boy wizard has done it again. "Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows Part 1" topped the weekend box office, earning over $125 million dollars. "Megamind", "Unstoppable", "Due Date" and "The Next Three Days" round out the top five films of the week. Teen sensation Justin Bieber and Usher were among the big winners at last night's American Music Awards. Usher took home Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist and Favorite Soul/R&B Album, while his protege took home four awards including Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist, Favorite Pop/Rock Album and Breakthrough Artist. Brad Paisley won Favorite Country Male Artist, while Favorite Country Female went to Taylor Swift. Lady Antebellum won Favorite Country Duo Or Group. Favorite Alternative Artist went to Muse. Rihanna opened the show with a sexy performance, doing a medley of songs from her recently released album "Loud", including the number one single "What's My Name". Justin Bieber gave an entertaining performance backed by a choir. Favorite Pop/Rock Band winners Blackeyed Peas performed their latest single "The Time" from boxes atop the stage. Some performances were given by some not necessarily nominated, but had albums to promote. Diddy and Dirty Money sang tracks from their upcoming album and Kid Rock performed a acoustic version of "Times Like These", a song uplifting his hometown Detroit during it's economic struggles. A pregnant Pink was among the evening's highlights, performing her latest single "Raise Your Glass" with a tightly choreographed, high energy dance number. Katy Perry used pyrotechnics to accentuate her performance of  "Firework". The evening's finale was a first time on network television teaming of New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys. All in all, the show was an exciting one. Rapper DMX has been arrested yet again. The rapper was arrested for probation violation with cocaine in his possession. A judge will decide a sentence soon. The top three contestants will dance for the mirror ball trophy on "Dancing With The Stars". Although time will tell, a clear front runner for the prize is Jennifer Gray. The show airs tonight at 8pm on ABC. 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

The internet is buzzing currently with the release of a freestyle by rapper Foxy Brown. One reason for the attention being given to the track is that some think that she's taking shots at Nicki Minaj. Although there's been no confirmation or denial, it does sound like Brown may be addressing Minaj on the track. Stay tuned as this story develops. Speaking of Nicki Minaj, the rapper's soon to be release debut CD has been leaked over the internet, less than a week before it's release date. It shouldn't effect sales, however. Rapper T.I. recently posted a blog about staying out of jail when he's completed his jail term. Let's hope he does that for himself and his family. It's a shame to see someone so talented lose it all by being irresponsible. Rihanna says she's not concerned about the sales of her latest CD "Rated R". She says "Good Girl Gone Bad" got off to a slow start, but eventually sold 9 million copies. After a few rocky seasons, "Grey's Anatomy" has turned into one of the must see shows of the fall season. The writing and acting have improved tremendously. The show is filled with one surprise after another. The finals well be held on next week's "Dancing With The Stars" and the pressure will be on for the top three couples. As mentioned previously, Jennifer Gray is definitely a top contender for the mirror ball trophy. We'll see which dancer prevails. The American Music Awards will air on Sunday at 8pm on ABC and Rihanna and Justin Bieber are among the performers who will grace the stage. It should be an exciting show viewers won't soon forget. Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp are currently shooting a film together that appears to have a lot of plot twists and turns. No word on when the film will be released. In theaters this weekend: "Harry Potter and the Deadly Hollows Part 1" and "The Next Three Days". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Medium" on CBS, "Supernanny" on ABC and "School Pride" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Actress Eva Longoria has confirmed that she and NBA star husband Tony Parker have filed for divorce. Reportedly infidelity is the reason for the split. Longoria found exchanged text messages between Parker and the wife of a former San Antonino Spurs team mate. Stay tuned. VH1 has offered Chad Ochocino and his new fiance a reality show documenting their relationship, but the couple has turned it down. Bill Maher let it be known that he is not a Kanye West fan on his hit cable show. He stated that he and George W. Bush should form a support group for idiots with huge egos. You don't say. Rapper Drake will appear on one of five GQ magazine covers as it's Breakthrough Man of the Year. It's not the first time he's been honored by the magazine. Last year he was named Man of the Year along with Kid Cudi and Wale. In other Drake news, he's released some details about his next release. It will reportedly be called "Take Care" and he's presently in the studio with Noah "40" Shebib. He also has plans to collaborate with Justin Timberlake on the new disc. No word on when he  plans to release it. The Black Eyed Peas new single now has the most digital downloads. Last night's "Criminal Minds" episode was yet another suspense filled one. The show gets better with each episode. Actor Ryan Reynolds is currently shooting "Green Lantern" and the film should go over well with comic book fans. The film is scheduled for release next year. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!
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Wednesday Roundup

One of the NFL's most eligible bachelors is off the market. Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco is reportedly engaged to "Basketball Wives" star Evelyn Zolada after only 4 months of dating. He presented her with a 10-karat diamond ring. No word on when the wedding will occur. In other couples news, "Desparate Housewives" star Eva Longoria and her husband NBA star Tony Parker have reportedly filed for divorce. Web site TMZ denied the report, however. Stay tuned. While Playgirl turned Kanye West down, Rhianna turned Playboy down. The singer has received several offers to pose for the magazine, but has turned them down. Congradulations to singer Pink are in order. She's expecting her first child. Ne-Yo and his girlfriend became the parents of a baby girl. The baby was born pre-mature, but is said to be doing well. Brandy and her partner were booted off  "Dancing With The Stars" last night. It will be Jennifer and Derrick, Mark and Bristol and Kyle and Lacy in the finals next week. Last night's episode of "NCIS: Los Angeles" was about as intriguing as it could get. The second part of the two part episode will air next week. Writer J.K. Rowlings has stated that the next Harry Potter book will be the last. There will be a two film sequel beginning with "Harry Potter and the Deadly Hollows Part 1". The first film appears to be filled with just as much awe inspired action as the previous films.Beatles fans will be happy to know that the legendary band's entire catalog is now available on iTunes. The band had a falling out with Apple some time ago and sued the company. Both sides decided to work the matter out and now the band's music is available online. On the tube: "Human Target" on Fox, "Survivor: Nicaragua" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Undercovers" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Both Russell Simmons and Jay Z have come to the defense of Kanye West. Simmons' response was more father like, while Hov said that he agrees Beyonce should have won the MTV Award. He also went on to add that West said the right thing at the wrong time and expressed himself the wrong way. Rapper Game stated that he'd like GUnit to reunite. He went on to say that what caused the split was so 2005 and he's a grown man and has checked his ego at the door. So far, no comment from 50 Cent. The video for Michael Jackson's "One More Chance" was released yesterday and it is indeed Jackson on the track. The track was done in 2003 but never released until now. Fans of boy bands New Kids On The Block and The Backstreet Boys will be happy to know that both groups are now on tour together. It all began when the New Kids ended a set by singing The Backstreet Boys hit "I Want It That Way", then surprising fans by having The Backstreet Boys join them on stage. The two groups then discussed the possibility of touring together and made arrangements. The shows should be exciting for fans. As mentioned previously, it's semi-finals week on "Dancing With The Stars" and last night's show was filled with exciting performances from the contestants. Be sure to tune in to tonight's results show. It airs at 9pm on ABC. Be sure to catch tonight's episode of "NCIS: Los Angeles" as Linda Hunt's character will be found to be hiding a secret pass. It will be the first of a two part episode. The producers of "Dancing With The Stars" will debut a new series titled "Skating With The Stars" on November 22. Sean Young and Vince Neal will be among the contestants appearing. Rihanna has new music in stores this week. On dvd: "Avatar: The Extended Collector's Edition" and "The Last Airbender". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "No Ordinary Family" on ABC and "Biggest Loser" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The animated film "Megamind" topped the weekend box office once again, earning over $30 million dollars. "Unstoppable", "Due Date", "Skyline" and "Morning Glory" round out the top five films of the week. The fallout from the Kanye West "Today Show" interview continues. Reportedly, the rapper was not scheduled to do the interview when it occurred. A interview coach had been hired to work with the star, but he showed up at the  "Today Show" set. Of course, when he did the interview was conducted. The interview coach has since left the fold and the performance scheduled for November 26 has been cancelled. Say it isn't so. According to rumors, rappers Drake and Lil Wayne recently got into a scuffle with Weezy throwing a punch at Drake. Reportedly, Drake is in the studio working on a track about the incident and Lil Wayne is working on his next release. Stay tuned as this story develops. Sony is set to release an album of unreleased Michael Jackson tracks next month. One person who worked with the King Of Pop before his death who doesn't appreciate the fact that the album's being released is Black Eyed Peas frontman Will. i. am. He says he cannot support the release of the album and that Jackson would not have wanted the album released. Stay tuned. After wowing the crowd at the recent CMA Awards, actress Gwyneth Paltrow is set to guest star on tomorrow's episode of "Glee". She will play a substitute teacher. The show airs tomorrow on Fox at 8pm. It's semi-finals week this week on "Dancing With The Stars" and the competition is heating up and the pressure is on for the four remaining couples as well. As mentioned previously, Jennifer Gray is favored to win it all. The show airs tonight at 8pm on ABC. 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

As if he doesn't have enough legal problems to deal with, T.I. is reportedly being sued by a Atlanta sound engineer, claiming the rapper's entourage beat him after taking Killa Mike's chain. The engineer also claims in the suit that the incident was taped  and sent to the king of the south, who did nothing to stop the assault. Stay tuned as this story develops. Rapper Kanye West has announced that he won't return to the "Today Show" after being disappointed with the way his interview with host Matt Lauer went. The rapper took exception to the show running the clip of his interruption of Taylor Swift during last year's MTV Music Awards during his interview. He was to appear as a musical guest on November 26, Black Friday, a time in which New York streets would have been full of holiday shoppers. The "Today Show" confirmed that it received word of the cancellation on Friday. Drake has completed a deal  with Fuze to air his recent concert at Radio City Music Hall. The show will air the day before Thanksgiving. Beyonce will have plenty of Thanksgiving treats in store for viewers as well as she will air a special on Thanksgiving night. Teen sensation Justin Bieber is set to appear on a Young Money mix tape. No word on when the tape will hit store shelves. Last night's "Grey's Anatomy" episode was filled quite a few interesting plot twists and turns. The show airs on Thursday nights at 9pm on ABC. Be sure to catch the comedy "Morning Glory". The film stars Diane Keaton and Harrison Ford as news reporters and appears to be quite a crowd pleaser. In theaters this weekend: "Morning Glory", "Skyline" and "Unstoppable". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Medium" on CBS, "Supernanny" on ABC and "School Pride" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

The Dream and Christina Milan have reached in settlement in their divorce. The Dream will reportedly pay Milan a lump sum of $4 million and $5,000 a month in child support for the couple's daughter. The key factor is that Milan has to keep quiet about why the two split up. Rapper T.I. hasn't been back in prison for a week and the terms of his release are already out. Per court documents, the king of the south will not be able to leave the Northern District of Georgia unless he can prove it's for "verified employment in the United States", meaning the rapper will not be allowed to leave the country. He also won't be able to leave Georgia for more than seven days per month or seven consecutive days. Tip is also barred from driving a vehicle, owning any firearm, dangerous weapon, or other destructive device. and must submit to drug/alcohol testing and a treatment program. As previously mentioned, the rapper is serving a eleven month sentence for probation violation. He was sent back to prison after being arrested when police found ecstasy, codeine and marijuana in his vehicle in Hollywood. Brad Paisley was a big winner at last night's "CMA Awards". He won Entertainer of the Year, among others. Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton were big winners as well, earning five trophies each. All in all, country's biggest night was definitely one to remember. Last night's "Criminal Minds" episode was yet another suspenseful and compelling one. The writing and acting gets better with each season and the sky's the limit for the hit CBS show. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is preparing for the release of his new action adventure film "Faster". He plays a man who wants to avenge the death of his brother. The film hits theaters later this month. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Grey's Anatomy" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Rapper Lil Wayne has been ordered to take a DNA test to determine if he's the father of a Missouri woman's 8-year old daughter. He was ordered to take the test while serving time in Rikers Island, but the matter was not resolved then. He must take the test by December 9.  Let's hope the matter is cleared up soon. Legendary singer Dionne Warwick has penned her autobiography titled "My Life As I See It". It details her rise from humble beginnings to international success. It should be an interesting and compelling read for all. Awards season is upon us again and first up is the American Music Awards. The show airs on November 21. A slew of stars are set to perform and it should be an exciting show. Airing on BET and Centric will be the Soul Train Awards. The show will be hosted by Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard. The show will include a vintage Soul Train set, the Soul Train line, the Scramble Board and clips of Soul Train episodes. The show airs on November 28. After a 2 year  hiatus, Nelly is back. The rapper has released a new CD titled "5.0". His latest single is burning up the charts. No word on when or if the St Louis rapper will tour in support of the CD.. Anna Partridge and Kurt Warner were booted off "Dancing With The Stars". The semi-finals are quickly approaching and the competition is heating up. "Detroit 187" has emerged as one of the biggest hits of the fall television season. With it's gritty and compelling story lines and fine cast of regulars, the show is just one of a few gems this season. After 8 months off the air, Conan O'Brien returned with a new show on TBS simply titled "Conan". The show attracted 4.2 million viewers beating out "The Tonight Show" and "Late Night With David Letterman". Actress Taraji P. Henson will bring her talents to the small screen in a original Lifetime movie. The film titled "Taken From Me" is based on the true story of a woman who's son was kidnapped and taken to Korea without anyone knowledge.. No word on when the movie will air. On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "Survivor: Nicaragua" on CBS. "44th Annual CMA Awards" on ABC and "Undercovers" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Singer Faith Evans is back. The singer has released her first studio album since 2005's "The First Lady" called  "There's Something About Faith". She's released it on her own label and is pleased with the freedom it has brought her. She's also slated to star in a film as the late Florence Ballard based on the book "The Lost Surpreme". The film will be released next summer and shooting begins in January. She also has a reality show in the works with industry stylist Misa Hilton Brym. The show will reportedly follow the two friends as they balance work and family life.  Michael Jackson's mother Katherine Jackson and the singer's children sat down with talk show host Oprah Winfrey for an interview to discuss life without the legendary singer. The interview was compelling and heartwarming all at the same time. After six years in business, Sean "Diddy" Combs will be closing his flagship Sean John store in December. Employees were notified last week. Sources say slow sales is the reason for the closing. A spokesperson stated that the company is looking for locations to open stores in New York and Los Angeles. The mogul reportedly signed a deal with Macy's to carry Sean John clothing exclusively, therefore making the flagship store unecessary. Photographer Robert Rosen, who claimed that singer Chris Brown's bodyguards injured him back in 2009, has settled out of court. Rosen filed suit for assault and battery in May 2009, claiming he was injured when the singer's bodyguards chased him after he took pictures of the the singer playing basketball at an LA Fitness gym. According to court documents, the settlement was reached October 28, but no details have been released. Rosen claims he fell down a flight of stairs after being chased and that LA Fitness didn't do much to protect him. A trial date was scheduled for February 22, 2011. Ironically, the incident took place one month after Breezy was arrested in February 2009 for assaulting then girlfriend Rihanna. He's still serving probation for the incident. The contestants performed two routines on last night's "Dancing With The Stars" and the competition is getting down to the wire. Once again, Jennifer Grey wowed the judges. The results show airs tonight on ABC. The shooting of the remake of the 1980's classic "Footlose" is close to wrapping and it's anyone's guest if it will do as well as the original. On dvd: "The Elia Kazan Collection", "Scott Pilgrim vs the World" and "Grown Ups". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "No Ordinary Family" on ABC and "Biggest Loser" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The animated film "Megamind" topped the weekend box office, earning over $47 million dollars. "Due Date" "For Colored Girls", "Red" and "Saw 3D" round out the top five films of the week. Rapper Lil Wayne was released from prison on Friday, as most fans know, and he hasn't let any grass grow under his feet. Weezy took the stage at a Drake concert on Saturday and did his verse on "Miss Me". His latest album "I am Not A Human Being" is still burning up the charts. In other Lil Wayne news, the New Orleans native was sentenced to 36 months probation by a Arizona judge as part of a plea deal to avoid jail time for a 2008 incident where police found drugs on his tour bus. He must also complete 300 hours of community service, which he will reportedly complete in Miami where he now lives. A judge has dismissed a $10 million trademark infringment lawsuit against rapper Rick Ross. Some will recall that drug kingpin Freeway Rick Ross filed the suit against the rapper, Def Jam Records and Universial  Music Group, claiming that they illegally profitted from his name. Jay Z was named in the suit as well because he was president of the company at the time of Ross' signing. Filed in United States District Court for Los Angeles, the suit accused the rapper of infringing upon Ross' intellectual properties by using the moniker to promote his music. The basis of the suit is what had the case dismissed. Katherine Jackson, mother of the late Michael Jackson, will appear on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" today to discuss life after the star's death. The show will also include a sit down with the star's children. Actor Russell Crowe has a action adventure film in the works called "The Next Three Days". The film will be released later this month. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and "Matt Lauer Reports" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Despite serving a eleven month jail sentence for violating his probation, rapper T.I. isn't allowing any grass to grow under his feet. He announced on Wednesday that he has new music that will be released on Dec. 7. All charges against Gucci Mane have been dropped. As previously mentioned, the rapper was charged with driving on the wrong side of the road, running a red light or stop sign, damage to government property, obstruction, driving without a license, no proof of insurance and other traffic charges. Police reportedly had to pepper spray the rapper to stop him from fighting with an unidentified person. It all started when a off duty officer spotted a white  Hummer driving erratically on Northside Drive. On-duty officers were then called and began searching for the Hummer. They found the Hummer parked near a business on Northside Drive and then found Gucci Mane arguing with a unidentified individual. The judge in the case told Gucci Mane that the charges could be brought back later. Both Ne-Yo and Diddy have been added to the list of performers on the American Music Awards. The show will air on November 21 on ABC at 8pm. Country sensation Taylor Swift has just released  new music and critics are saying it's the young singer's best work to date. "Speak Now" is in stores now. After thirteen episodes, NBC has cancelled "Undercovers". The show was created by J.J. Abrams, the creator of "Alias". The possible reasons for the cancellaton could have been that it was not "Alias" enough for fans, not compelling enough and had no established stars in the lead roles. There's been no word from NBC on a replacement series. The competiton is getting down to the wire on "Dancing With The Stars" and as mentioned, Jennifer Gray certainly looks like a contender for the grand prize. Brandy is another possibility as well. The show airs Monday on ABC at 8pm. Former WWE star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has a new action adventure film in the works. It will be released later this month. In theaters this weekend: "Due Date", "Fair Game" and "For Colored Girls". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Medium" on CBS, "Supernanny" on ABC and "School Pride" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Jay Z finally responded to the recently released MC Hammer video by taking the high road. Hova stated in an interview that Hammer would be embarressed to read the kind things he said about him in a book he's written.  He went on to say he didn't know that the matter was on the radar. Lil Wayne was released from Rikers Island today. Fans will recall that the New Orleans native served a prison sentence for gun possession. Reportedly a welcome home party in Miami has been planned and Weezy will reportedly make an appearance at a Drake concert as well. At any rate, let's hope the rapper will use this latest stint as motivation to turn his life around. Nicki Minaj went on Funkmaster Fleck's radio show to deny rumors she dissed Lil Kim on the single "Roman's Revenge". She stated that she was referring to everyone and not singling any particular individual out. Let's hope the jabs between the two end soon . There's so much more both could focus on. Willie D of legendary hip hop group the Geto Boys will spend a year in jail after pleading guilty to his role in a sceam involving fake iPhones. He'll have to pay nearly $200,000 in restitution. Former NBA star Rick Fox will have to hang up his dancing shoes. He was booted off "Dancing With The Stars". Be sure to tune in to see who goes home next and who wins the grand prize. Last night's "Criminal Minds" episode was yet another action and suspense filled one. The show airs on Wednesday at 9pm. Actress Jennifer Aniston has a new film in the works. The film's a romantic comedy where she plays the assistant of Adam Sandler. No word on when the film hits theaters. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Grey's Anatomy" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Reality star Kim Kardashian has added singer to her resume. She's currently in the studio working on an album with producer The Dream. At press time, the star is not signed to a record label. There's no word on when Kardashian will release the album. Rapper Gucci Mane was arrested in Atlanta on several traffic charges. The incident started when a off duty police officer saw a white Hummer driving erraticlly down Northside Drive. On duty officers were called and began searching for the Hummer and after finding the Hummer found Gucci arguing with another person. Police had to pepper spray the rapper to stop the altercation. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital to be examined before being taken into custody at the Fulton County Jail. He's facing driving on the wrong side of the road, running a red light or stop sign, damage to government property, obstruction, driving without a license, no proof of insurance and other traffic charges. This comes six months after he was released from jail for parole violation. Legendary producer/musician Quincy Jones recently stated to bet.com that a few of today's artist do inpress him, but the industry isn't the way is was when he began. He went on to say he came along during a time when making good music was a top priority over money and fame. How right he is. Last night's "NCIS: Los Angeles" was another action packed one and it will be interesting to see what's in store for the remainder of the season. 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

T.I. has begun serving his eleven month jail sentence steming from his arrest in Los Angeles for violating his probation last month. His wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, on the other hand, plead not guilty to misdemeanor drug charges after being charged with possession of ecstacy. Fans recall that she and T.I. were pulled over in West Hollywood for a routine traffic stop when authorities found ecstacy in the vehicle the two were driving. If convicted, she could face up to a year in jail. After being lyricly bashed by Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim is reportedly preparing a response to Minaj's dis record. No word on when the track will be released. A disc of previously unreleased Michael Jackson tracks will reportedly be released soon. The problem is the late singer's family believes the tracks are fake. It's been confirmed that Jackson is indeed singing on the tracks. No word on a release date however. Kanye West has declared Good Friday, Swizz Beats has Manic Monday and now Timberland has declared Tim Thursday where the rapper/producer will release free music each Thursday. No word on when a full length disc from the artist will be released. Last night's "Dancing With The Stars" offered a little something for everyone. Past winners came back to judge current contestants and pick teams to dance together. Be sure to catch the results show tonight at 9pm on ABC. Be sure to catch "Running Russell Simmons" on the Oxgen channel tonight at 10pm. The reality series follows the mogul as he conducts business. On dvd: "Toy Story 3" and "The Sound Of Music: The 45th Anniversary Edition". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and "Biggest Loser" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

"Saw 3D" topped the weekend box office earning over $22 million dollars. "Paranormal Activity 2", "Red", Jackass 3D" and "Hereafter" round out the top five films of the week.  Lil Wayne will get right back to work when he's released this week. The New Orleans rapper stated that first on the agenda will be a follow up to the collboration with Baby "Like Father, Like Son". No word on a release date, however. Just when it appeared to some that T.I. was taking the rap for his wife, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle will appear in court today to face drug possession charges in connection with their arrest earlier this year in Los Angeles. No word on a sentencing date. New Edition fans will be happy to know that the group is back together. One small difference this time: Michael Bivins will not be a part of the act. Bobby Brown reportedly will replace him. No tour dates have been announced yet. John Hamm hosted "Saturday Night Live" over the weekend and kept the crowd in stiches with his opening monlogue and sketches performed with the cast. The competition continues on ABC's "Dancing With The Stars".  Everyone tangoed their way through the last round and it's anyone's guest what will happen tonight. The fall movie season moves along with the release of the next Harry Potter film. It will be released later this month. 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

Sean "Diddy" Combs has reportedly been sending death threats to actor Jackie Long because he's not happy with the relationship the actor has with ex-girlfriend Kim Porter. The music mogul had a on-again-off-again relationship the former model that produced three children. It's unclear whether Ms Porter's relationship with Mr Long is more that friendship. Nicki Minaj has confirmed that she'll introduce her alter ego to Eminem's alter ego Slim Shady on a  track on her new album. "Pink Friday". The track is sure to be a hot one. "Pink Friday" is scheduled to hit stores on November 22. Singer Mariah Carey revealed that she was mum about  her pregnancy  due to a tragic event that occured when she and husband Nick Cannon first married. At any rate, congradulations to the two of them on the addition to their family. Be sure to pick up the  latest issue of XXL magazine with 50 Cent and Soulja Boy on the cover. The two talk about their perspective careers and what's next for each. It appears that 50 has been a supporter of Soulja Boy's for some time. Last night's "Survivor: Nicaragua" was explosive indeed. It's anyone's guest whether the young or the old will win the grand prize. In theaters this weekend: "Saw 3D". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Medium" on CBS, "It's The Great  Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" on ABC and "School Pride" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Ne-Yo took to Twitter recently to let users know how he felt about his next album, which will be released next month, being leaked. A first he posted a few calm items about the matter. He then went into a profanity filled rant. At any rate, the album titled, "Libra Scales" will be released next month. Mariah Carey finally confirmed what some have suspected for some time today. She and husband Nick Cannon are expecting their first child. No word on when the baby is due. A Rikers Island guard has been suspended without pay after reportedly visiting rapper Lil Wayne while he was in solitary confinement. Fans will recall that another guard was reprimanded after showing up where the rapper was reportedly staying in the prison. Michael Jackson made Forbes magazine's list of highest earning dead celebrities, earning a whopping $275 million since his death in June, 2009. His music will live on forever. Contestants are being given all they can stand and then some on NBC's "Biggest Loser". It remains to be seen who will lose the most weight, however. "Survivor: Nicaragua" is heating up as well. It's the old against the young and it's anyone's guest who will be the victor. The next "Transformers" film is currently shooting and looks to be as action packed as the previous film. No word on when the film will hit theaters however. On the tube: "World Series" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" on ABC and "Scared Shrekless" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Rapper T.I. has been ordered to report to a Arkansas prison where he will serve a eleven month sentence for his drug arrest in Los Angeles earlier this year. The rapper has also lost another endorsement deal. Remy Martin has announced that it has dropped the star from their cognac deal. The announcement comes less than a week after Axe announced it was dropping the Grand Hustle CEO from it's body spray campaign. Kanye West took to Twitter to announce that he and Jay Z will release a album together. No word on when the project will be released. It should be a treat for fans of both artists. Teen sensation Justin Bieber will release a 3D movie soon. The film will be a concert film, which is sure to be a hit with fans when it's released. No release date has been announced yet. Rock night proved to be a not so good one for Audrina Patridge. She was given the boot on "Dancing With The Stars". Actor Charlie Sheen was hospitalized after suffering what a spokesperson stated was a "adverse reaction to medication". The actor reportedly had a wild night at the New York Plaza in New York where he reportedly trashed his room and a female companion hid in a bathroom until help arrived.. He will be released soon. Last night's "NCIS: Los Angeles" was action packed per usual. The show airs on Tuesday's at 9p.m. On the tube: "World Series" on Fox, "Survior: Nicaragua" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Undercovers on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

In what is clearly deja vu considering his recent legal trouble, rapper T.I. has been dropped from the Axe body spray campaign. The decision occurs less than a week after the Atlanta artist was sentenced to eleven months in prison for probation violation. As many know, the rapper and his wife  Tameka "Tiny" Cottle were both arrested in Los Angeles earlier this year for drug possession. Police stopped the Maybach the two were driving and found marajuana, codeine and esctasy inside. This isn't the first time the rapper has lost endorsements. The rapper lost $12 million in endorsements when Ford dropped him shortly after being convicted on federal gun charges. MTV has comprised it's list of 10 hottest MC"s in the game. Among those making the list are Jay Z, Eminem, T.I, Kanye West and Ludacris. Rumors that singer Mariah Carey is indeed pregnant just won't die. Souces close to the singer have stated that she is about five to six months pregnant, although there's been no word on a delivery date. There's also been no confirmation or denial from the singer and her husband. It was rock and roll night on last night's "Dancing With The Stars" and once again Jennifer Gray blew the judges away with her performance. Tune in tonight to see who goes home. In other televison news, new hit shows like "Hawaii Five-O" and "Detroit 187" have each filmed episodes across states using authentic backdrops giving viewers a break from the usual Hollywood sign and the Brooklyn Bridge. Studio executives say creative advantages are the reason for moving beyond filming capitals.Actor Denzel Washington is set to release a new action adventure film called "Unstoppable". The plot of the film takes place on a passenger train and looks to be filled with one heart stopping moment after another. The film will hit theaters on November 14. On dvd: "Sex and the City 2". 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 "Paranormal Activity 2" spooked its way to the number one spot at the box office, earning over $41 million dollars. "Jackass 3D", "Red" , "Hereafter" and "The Social Network" round out the top five films of the week. Rapper Kanye West recently discussed the inspiration behind the music video for  his new single "Runaway".  Among others, he listed the women in his life both past and former. His new album will hit stores on November 22. There is now speculation regarding whether  Rihanna and Katy Perry are still best friends. Rihanna was reportedly a no show at Perry's recently nuptials. Only time will tell what the true story is. Stay tuned. Awards season will begin soon and first up will be the American Music Awards. The awards, which are voted on by fans, will air on November 21 on ABC.  The competition continues on ABC's "Dancing With The Stars".  As mentioned, Jennifer Gray appears to be a top contender for the grand prize, while for the men, former NBA star Rick Fox looks like a possibility. The show airs tonight at 8pm on ABC. Also, be sure to catch a new episode of "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS. See what the cast of regulars is up to. Be sure to catch the comedy "Due Date" when it hits theaters. It's a hilarious comedy that should not be missed. 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

The sexually explict photograph originally intended to be used on rapper Kayne West's next album has been scraped. No word on what the replacement photo will be. In other Kanye West news, the rapper recently spoke to "Access Hollywood" regarding the Taylor Swift incident and stated that he believed that other albums should have been nominated for best album besides Taylor Swift and the Dixie Chicks. Rapper T.I. has lost his endorsement deals due to his recent arrest in Los Angeles. Let's hope the rapper gets his life back on track soon and back to doing what he does best. Rapper Lil Wayne has the number one album in the country with "I am Not A Human Being". The rapper is still serving his sentence for gun possession and will be released next month. No word on whether he will tour in support of his album. Last night's "Grey's Anatomy" was yet another thrill a minute filled episode for fans of the hit show. The show can be seen on Thursdays at 9pm on ABC. The cast of Fox's hit show "Glee" has come under fire for its recent racy GQ magazine photo shoot. Although the magazine won't appear on newstands until next month, many have written to voice their opinions on the photos taken by the stars. I say the cast members are all adults and can do what they please. It's important to distinquish the difference between the roles they play on televison and who they actually are. Just when it appeared to be a done deal, actor Mel Gibson's role in "The Hangover 2" has been scraped. The embattled star was to have a cameo in the film as a tattoo artist, but according to the director, the decision didn't have the full support of the entire cast and crew. In theaters this weekend: "Paranormal Activity 2" and "Hereafter". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Medium" on CBS, "No Ordinary Family" on ABC and "School Pride" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Tina Knowles, fashion designer and mother of singer Beyonce Knowles, has put to rest rumors that the singer and husband Jay Z are expecting a child. Mrs Knowles stated there is not truth to the rumor. There has been no confirmation regarding how the rumor began. Singer Rihanna has reportedly fired her manager and signed with Jay Z's Rock Nation Management. The star has also began her own production company which will house all of her businesses including music, fashion and movies. Rapper Kanye West recently showed off his new set of diamond incrusted teeth on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show". While some speculate that the teeth are dentures, the Chicago MC stated they are real. After serving a prison sentence for a shooting at Club New York in 1999, rapper Shyne is ready to hit the road to promote his new release. The problem is despite serving his sentence, the rapper has been deported to his homeland Belize. Promoting the release without traveling to America will prove challenging. Let's hope the matter will be settled soon. Talk show host Conan OBrien has unvield the guest list to kick off his first week back on the air. His run hosting "Conan" on TBS will begin Monday Nov. 8 with guest Seth Rogen. Tuesday he'll welcome Tom Hanks, Jack McBrayer and Soundgarden. Wednesday Jon Hamm will stop by and on Thursday Conan welcomes Michael Cera and Julie Bowen. The new Los Angeles based show will air Mondays through Thursdays at 11pm. The filming of "Scream 4" has been completed and appears to be one fans will enjoy as much as the previous films. The film is scheduled to hit theaters in Nov 2011. On the tube: "The MLB Playoff" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Grey's Anatomy" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Congradulations to Alicia Keys and producer Swizz Beats are in order. The two have become the parents of a baby boy named Egypt. All are doing well. Singer Mariah Carey made a surprise appearance recently, causing more speculation that the star is with child. At the present, the singer has not confirmed or denied the rumors. Rapper T.I. told Atlanta radio station V103 that his eleven month prison bid will make him a better person. He also reunited with the young man he rescued from a suicide attempt prior to being sentenced. As fans know, some assumed that the incident was a publicity stunt, which the rapper denied. He and his wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle where arrested in Los Angeles when police found marajuana, codeine and ecstasy in their vehicle. The "Dancing With The Stars" results show aired last night with Florence Henderson being voted off the show. Hollywood is mourning the lost of two of it's most beloved tv parents. Barbara Billiingsly, who played June Cleaver on "Leave It To Beaver", passed away on Saturday. She was 91. Tom Bosley, best remembered as Howard Cunningham on the 70's sitcom "Happy Days", died of heart failure. He was 85. Both will be missed. Be sure to catch the "Oprah Winfrey Show" today at 4pm. Actor/writer/director Tyler Perry will discuss his harrowing experience with child abuse. On the tube: "MLB Playoffs" on Fox, "Survivor: Nicaragua" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Undercovers" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Rapper Nicki Minaj has announced that she's set to start her "Pink Friday" tour soon. The MC took to Twitter to make the announcement. The tour should be a hit with fans of the star. Some are none too pleased with rapper Kanye West's choice for art work for his next album. He was reportedly asked to tone down the cover photo so that retailers would be able to carry the disc in their stores. Stay tune for more as this story develops. Usher and Alicia Keys lead the list of Soul Train Award nominess with four nominations a piece. Keys is nominated for Best R&B/Soul Artist Female, Song Of The Year, Album Of The Year and Record Of The Year. Usher is set to compete in the Best R&B/Soul Artist Male, Song Of The Year, Album Of The Year and Best Dance Performance. Drake follows close behind with three nominations. Ne-Yo, Monica, Erykah Badu, Nicki Minaj, B.o.B, Dondria, Fantasia, Janelle Mone and Sade all earned two nominations. Anita Baker and Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers are set to receive the Legend Award. Among the perfomers on the show will be: Cee-Lo, Erykah Badu, Rick Ross, Janelle Mone, Tamia, Tank and Freddie Jackson. R. Kelly will open the show. The Soul Train Awards will air on November 28 at 9pm on BET and Centric. It was tv show theme on last night's "Dancing With The Stars". Be sure to tune in tonight to see who goes home  The competition is starting to heat up. Actor Tom Cruise is currently filming the next "Mission Impossible". No word on when the film will hit theaters. On dvd: "Apocalypse Now" and "Predators" 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 "Jackass 3D" topped the weekend box office earning a staggering $50 million dollars. "Red", "The Social Network", "Secretarait" and "Life As We Know It" round out the top five films of the week. Although he asked to be sent to rehab instead, rapper T.I. was sentenced to eleven months in jail for a drug arrest in Los Angeles earlier this year. Let's hope this will be the last time the star ever serves prison time. The short film for rapper Kanye West's latest single "Runaway" will make it's network televison premiere and also live stream on BET and BET.com on October 23 at 8:00pm. The film will also premiere on MTV and MTV2 and live stream on MTV.com and VH1.com as well. West has hosted premieres of the film in Paris, Tokyo, Sidney and London, as well as Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. The rapper debuted the single at his show closing performance at the MTV Video Music  Awards and the single reached number 12 on Billboard Hot 100. His next album "My Beautiful, Dark, Twisted  Fantasy" will hit stores on November 22. Prince recently announced plans for a tour beginning in November. Although no dates and locations have been announced, the tour should be a treat for any fan of the music icon. Be sure to tune in to ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" as the remaining contestants lace up their dancing shoes once again for the mirror ball trophy. The competition has made for an intersting and exciting season since the show's return. Actress Jennifer Grey, as menitoned previously, looks to be a top contender for the prize. 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

Some have some not so kind things to say about rapper T.I.'s recently talking a young man down from the roof of a Atlanta radio station. Some are calling the act a publicity stunt, which the MC denies. The reason for the criticism may be that the rapper reportedly had a crew with him at the time. He was filming a music video at the time, so that could have been the reason for the crew. At any rate, Atlanta police say they are happy the incident turned out the way it did. Fans of rapper Nicki Minaj will be happy to know that hip hop's it girl has pushed up the release date of her debut album from November 23 to Novmeber 22. She will go toe to toe with Jay Z and Kanye West, as they each have releases due on the same date. A career spanning video collection from Michael Jackson will be released soon. It will include all of the late superstar's groundbreaking videos. That should be a delight for any fan. No word on when it will be released. Last night's "Grey's Anatomy" episode was filled with patients with intense cases of heavy themes. There should be more of the same in store for fans as the season progresses. "Bones" and "The Big Bang Theory" both made a splash last night as well. They can both be seen on Thursday on Fox and CBS, respectively. Be sure to catch the new film "Insecure" when it hits your local cineplex. The film's plot is about a successful, but insecure man whose insecurity ruins his relationship. In theaters this weekend: "Conviction", "Jackass 3D" and "Red". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Medium" on CBS, "No Ordinary Family" on ABC and "School Pride" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Some are calling rapper T.I. a hero. The rapper recently talked a gentleman down from the roof of a Atlanta radio station and thankfully the gentleman was not hurt. The ATL MC stated he happened to turn on his radio while in route to a video shoot and heard the news about a young man on the roof of a building, ready to jump. He went to the location and asked if he could help. He spoke with the gentleman before the gentleman was taken away. T.I. says he's aware that some are calling the incident a publicity stunt and denies it was. At any rate, give the rapper credit for doing a good deed. Sean "Diddy" Combs will appear on David Letterman tonight. The hip hop mogul will perform and chop it up with the late night host. The show airs tonight at 11:35 p.m. Congradulations to singer Michael Bolton are in order. The singer's daughter Taryn gave birth to a baby girl earlier this week. The singer who's in the middle of his "One World One Love Tour" says he's getting used to the idea of being called "Grandpa". He says he'll have to find a way to own that. Be sure to catch tonight's episode of "Grey's Anatomy". Since the new fall season has begun, the show has kept fans on the edge of their seats. Actor Michael J. Fox recently reunited with his "Back To The Future" cast mates. Fox stated how great it was to be with the car again and remembers hitting his knee on the flux capacitor. You can pick up a copy of Entertainment magazine with Michael J. Fox and Lea Thompson on the cover at your local news stand. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Grey's Anatomy" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Def Jam Records founder Russell Simmons will star in his own reality show for the Oxogen channel. The show will follow him as he conducts business throughout the day. The show's first episode will air on November 2. Although the show has not aired yet, the BET Hip Hop Awards were held recently and hip hop's brightest stars all attended the event. Soulja Boy, Rick Ross, Cali Swag District and others performed. No word on when the show will air on BET. Rapper 50 Cent has inked a $10 million dollar deal for his movie production company to produce upcoming films. No word on when a project will be released. It looks like rapper Peety Pablo will be serving prison time. The Atlanta rapper was detained while in route to a concert when officals found a weapon in his carry on bag. The rapper then claimed he had taken the weapon from a friend to help the friend avoid doing anything foolish. A judge didn't by the argument. No word on how stiff a sentence the MC could get. Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino was given the boot on last night's "Dancing With The Stars".  He is the latest star to be voted off the show after David Hasseloff, Margaret Cho and Michael Bolton. Be sure to see the upcoming Tyler Perry film "For Colored Girls". The film, based on a Broadway play, is sure to delight fans as Mr Perry's other films have. In couples news, actor David Arquette and his wife actress Courtney Cox have announced they are ending their marriage. Singer Christina Aguilera and her husband have announced their split as well. Best wishes to all. On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "Survivor: Nicaragua" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Undercovers" on NBC. Happy hump day!