Wednesday Roundup

Singer Mary J. Blige and rapper/producer Swizz Beatz have collaborated on a new single titled "It's You". The single, which is likely to become a summer anthem, will appear on Swizz's upcoming sophomore album "Haute Living". Although it hasn't been confirmed, the album should be released some time this summer. Mary J Blige's next release "My Life 2: The Journey Continues" will hit stores September 20. Rapper Joe Budden recently gave an interview to New York radio station Power 105.1 where he denied allegations that he beat ex-girlfriend Esther Baxter, causing her to have a  miscarriage. While photos of a battered and bruised Baxter as well as the unborn fetus have hit the internet, Budden claimed during his interview that he only "hemmed her up". Baxter is not the first woman to accuse the rapper of domestic violence. Video model Tahiry made a similar accusation. Upcoming rapper Big Sean will speak with students at audio engineering school SAE Institute Wednesday morning. He will discuss his journey, and offer advice on making it in the music industry. He will also listen to music, lyrics and recordings in the school's recording studio and offer students constructive criticism on their work.  The Detroit born rapper signed with Kanye West's G.O.O.D. label and his label debut "Finally Famous" will it stores on June 21. Lady Gaga has found a new way to thrill fans. To celebrate the release of her upcoming album "Born This Way", Lady Gaga will team up with social gaming company Zynga to promote "Born This Way" before it's May 23 release. The program, which launches on May 17, will allow fans to interact in a Gaga-inspired virtual farm called GagaVille featuring crystals, unicorns and sheep on motorcycles. Fans will also be able to have first listen to tracks a week before the album hits stores and those who buy $25 Zynga game cards will be treated to Gaga exclusives. New York rapper Jadakiss revealed in an interview that he will appear on songs for both Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy. He said he did something for Lil Wayne's highly anticipated "Tha Carter 4" and Young Jeezy's next album "TM 103". His mixtape "I Love You" will hit the internet and stores on May 24. Yet another week of competition has ended on "Dancing With The Stars". It's been a week of gems. Romeo Miller was eliminated from this week's show. Tune in next week as the competition continues. It's down to the final four on "American Idol" It still remains to be seen who will become the next "idol". On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "Survivor: Redemption Island" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy hump day!