Monday Memo

"Rio" topped the weekend box office earning over $26 million dollars. "Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family", "Water for Elephants", "Hop" and "Scream 4" round out the top five films of the week. Attorney generals in seventeen different states have blasted rapper Snoop Dogg's new beverage "Blast", saying it contains just as much alcohol as four drinks. There's been no comment from the Snoop Dogg or anyone in the rapper's camp. Rapper 50 Cent appears on the cover of the latest issue of Vibe magazine. In the article his states that Young Money Entertainment rapper Drake would not be as popular as he is if Young Money Entertainment CEO Lil Wayne hadn't gone to prison. He further stated that he could make comments regarding rumored former flame singer Ciera, but wouldn't. Michael Jackson's former dermatologist Dr Kline, stated during testimony that his office manager had a gay affair with the pop superstar, then later took to Facebook to dispute the claim. No word on when testimony will continue in the case. Teen sensation Justin Bieber can add being added to Time magazine's list of Top 100 most influential people. The youngster was added to a list that included President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama, and talk show queen Oprah Winfrey. After putting marijuana smoking in the forefront of his career, rapper Method Man says he wants to shake that image. He says having children has changed his outlook. He's currently preparing for the release of his next project "The Crystal Meth Album". There's been no announcement when the disk will hit stores. While hitting the stage at various venues on his "Iam Music Tour", Lil Wayne also made a cameo appearance in Jennifer Lopez' video for her single "I'm Into You". The video will make it's world premiere on May 2 on the "Today Show, one day before the release of Lopez' highly anticipated album "Love". The competition continues on "Dancing With The Stars" tonight. Viewers will see who will get to boot on Tuesday's results show. Simon Cowell would like former "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul to join him on his new Fox show "X Factor".  Reportedly former Island Def Jam Music Group chairman Antonio "LA" Reid and British singer Cheryl Cook will join the two as judges. Deals have not been finalized for Abdul and Cook. No word on when the show will make it's debut. 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!