Friday Facts

Although it really shouldn't come as a surprise, Sean "Diddy" Combs topped the list of richest rappers. His Bad Boy Entertainment, Sean John clothing line and other business ventures helped him earn over $145 million dollars last year. In other Diddy news,  he and Dirty Money were the musical guest on "American Idol". Rapper Kanye West was refused entrance into a Paris fashion show. When the Chicago born rapper  and his entourage tried to enter the venue where the event was held, they were asked to leave. The Los Angeles police department raided actor Charlie Sheen's home after receiving a call that the "Two And A Half Men" star threatened to harm himself with a gun. When police arrived, they discovered the actor having dinner with a lawyer and some friends. In other Charlie Sheen news, the actor is reportedly suing CBS for over $100 million dollars. Singer Bobby Brown announced on ABC's "TheView" that a New Edition reunion is a go. Although no announcement regarding tour dates has been made, a tour and album is expected. Although it's only been four months since the birth of his first child, Ne-Yo is reportedly going to be a father again. He will also appear in a film scheduled to hit theaters this weekend. Fans of  rock band R.E.M. will be happy to know that the band has released a new album, "Collapse Into Now".  The band has been together for 30 years, and continues to make music that appeals to all ages. Despite trying to convince the judges otherwise, Ashton Jones was given the boot on "American Idol". The contestant pool is down to 12, and as mentioned previously, this season has turned out to be the most exciting in quite some time. In theaters this weekend: "Battle: Los Angeles", "Mars Needs Moms" and "Red Riding Hood". 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!