Friday Facts

Rapper Julez Santana was released on $125,000 bond after his arrest on guns and drug charges. As mentioned previously, the rapper's New Jersey recording studio was raided by police where marijuana several guns and other paraphernalia were found. People magazine is reporting that the reason Halle Berry is concerned about her daughter's safety when she's with her father is because she wants to protect her from the glare of the paparazzi spotlight. Not helping matters much is the rumor that Ms Berry's ex is currently dating Kim Kardashian. Young Money recruit Tyga is set to release his first single, "Really Raw" soon. The single includes verses from the rest of the clique, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and Drake. The single was slated to drop next week, but it was leaked over the internet yesterday. No word on when the rapper's album will be released. The Roots frontman Black Thought has released a mixtape titled "The Money Making Jam Boys". It features Dice Raw, P.O.R.N., Truck North and STS (Sugar Tongue Slim). It includes production from DJ Jazzy Jeff, ?uestlove, Khari Ferrari and Frank Knuckles and more. Just in time for the Super Bowl, Lil Wayne has released a track called "Green Yellow" , which is a play on the runaway smash Pittsburgh/Pittsburgh Steelers anthem "Black & Yellow" by Wiz Khalifa. Wayne shows his support for the Green Bay Packers with a little competitive trash talk. The two teams square off this weekend. The video for Rihanna's new single has been banned in several countries. A representative for the singer stated that the clip was meant to be controversial. Fox's "American Idol" was in Los Angeles last night for more auditions, and it was far more interesting that most would expect. The show airs Wednesdays and Thursdays on Fox. Actor/writer/director Tyler Perry is slated to star in a remake of the Morgan Freeman/Ashley Judd film "Kiss The Girls" no word on when shooting will begin. In theaters this weekend: "The Roomate" and "Sanctum". On the tube: "Kitchen Nightmares" on Fox, "The Defenders" on CBS, "Supernanny" on ABC and "Who Do You Think You Are?" on NBC. Make it a weekend!