Wednesday Roundup

As mentioned previously, the mother of rapper Lil Scrappy let it be known that she was not happy when rapper Diamond broke things off with her son and then took up with rapper Soulja Boy. She reportedly took to a radio station to air her grievances about the matter, making disparaging remarks about the female MC. She has now gone on the radio again to apologize for her statements. In other Soulja Boy news, fans will recall that he was involved in a bit of controversy when hip hop groupie Kat Stacks posted a video accusing the star of using cocaine. Although the Atlanta rapper admitted to being involved with Stacks, he also stated that the video was part of a set up to end his career. "American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez will take the stage to perform with rapper Pit Bull on tonight's episode of the hit Fox show. The performance should be a treat for viewers. Alternative music festival Lollapalooza will celebrate it's 20th anniversary with an eclectic mix of stars including Eminem, Cee Lo Green and Nas. The festival will take place on August 5-7 at Grant Park in Chicago. It's been announced that in order to manage the growing roster at Lil Wayne's Young Money and Birdman's Cash Money imprint, a new subsidiary label will be formed. Young Money president Mack Maine made the announcement to MTV News. With a growing roster of artists, and albums to be released he stated he wants to make certain all the artist get the attention they deserve. In more Young Money news, the label's female MC Nicki Minaj told Allure magazine that she plans to release her own fragrance some time this year. No word on when the fragrance will hit stores. Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin is busy promoting a new album "Aretha: A Woman Falling Out Of Love" and preparing a biopic for which she says she's secured financial and creative control of. There's been no word on a leading lady, however. The contestants have hung up their dancing shoes for another week on ABC's "Dancing With The Stars", and it remains to be seen who will walk away with the mirror ball trophy. WWE star Chris Jericho was given the boot on last night's results show. Fox will premiere a new series "Breaking In" tonight. It should be a hit with fans. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "Survivor: Redemption Island" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Inside The Royal Wedding" on NBC. Happy hump day!