Monday, May 23, 2011

Monday Memo

The film "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" topped the weekend box office, earning over $90 million dollars. "Bridesmaids", "Thor", "Fast Five" and "Rio" round out the top five films of the week. The Billboard Awards aired last night, and teen sensation Justin Bieber and rapper Eminem tied with one another with six awards each. Slim Shady won Top Artist, Top Male Artist and Top Billboard 200 Album, among others. Bieber took home trophies for Top New Artist, Top Social Artist and Top Streaming Artist, among others. There was a six way tie for second place; Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Usher, Mumford & Sons and Taio Cruz. Each went home with three trophies. Shakira, Katy Perry, Chris Tomlin and Train each won two awards. The awards show, the first since 2007, also gave special recognition to Beyonce and Neil Diamond's lifetime achievements with the Millenium and Icon Awards respectively, as well as presenting a Touring trophy to U2.  Congratulations to singer Keyshia Cole and NBA star Daniel "Boobie" Gibson are in order. The couple tied the knot late Saturday in a private ceremony in Las Vegas. Although there was no announcement regarding a wedding made, Cole shared the new via Twitter after the ceremony. Gibson shared a tweet of his own as well. The couple has son Daniel Hiram Gibson Jr together. Congratulations to legendary soul singer Chaka Khan are in order as well. She was recently given a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. She has won several Grammys during her 45-year career, and began as the front woman of the 1970's R&B group Rufus. It seems some love a dose of drama, no matter what. Rapper Drake took to Twitter to dispel rumors that he diss Jay Z during a line he tweeted that has fans speculating. A verse on the song "I'm On One" is what has fans wondering about a beef between the two. So far, it looks like trouble has been stirred up where there was none. For fans eagerly awaiting the release of Dr Dre's "Detox", producer Swizz Beatz says relax and let a master do his thing. He says the album is well worth the wait. After 13 years of marriage, singer Faith Evans has filed for divorce from her husband  According to documents filed in LA County Superior Court, the couple has been separated since December 2005. Evans is asking a judge to grant husband Todd Russaw visitation rights, but reject any claim of spousal support. The couple has two children together. Evans and Russaw married in 1998 soon after the death of Evans first husband rapper Notorious B.I.G. A collaboration between "The Voice" co-stars Cee-Lo Green and Christina Aguilera recorded before the premiere of the hit show will finally see the light of day. The song, titled "Nasty", was to appear in Aguilera's film "Burlesque", but was shelved. At any rate, fans of both artists have been given a special treat. The competition continues on "Dancing With The Stars". It's down to the final three couples, and only time will tell who will be the winner. Fans will be treated to back to back reruns of "How I Met Your Mother" tonight. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy Monday!

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