Wednesday Roundup

For those who were unaware, rapper Cassidy was arrested on May 14 in New Jersey for probation violation and was also named a suspect in two attempted murder cases, according to sources. Although the Philadelphia Police Department denied he was being held as a suspect in a murder case, the MC spent nearly a week in jail. Cassidy as gone on record to clear things up. He stated in an interview that he was on probation for a incident that occurred six or seven years ago. He was arrested for not showing up for a scheduled visit with his parole officer. He said his parole officer usually called to remind him of the visits, but was assigned a new P.O. who expected him to appear without prompting. He says he didn't intentially miss the appointment; it just slipped his mind. His lawyers have spoken with the Philadelphia District Attorneys office to make sure their client is in the clear. In 2006 Cassidy served nearly a year in jail on an involuntary manslaughter charge stemming from a shooting that left one man dead. Singer Frank Ocean of the Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All collective is set to release his debut on major label Def Jam. Although there has been no official announcement regarding the album's release date, word is it could hit store shelves on July 26. Rumor also has it that the first single could be "Novocaine" produced by Tricky Stewart. Ocean who has joined Beyonce in the studio to work on songs for her upcoming album "4", also released a single called "Acura Integurl" on May 23. Lady Gaga has reached yet another career milestone. Having just released her latest album "Born This Way", the disk went on sale on Amazon.com and so many users logged on the purchase the item, the site crashed. Drake has leaked a song called "Dreams Money  Can Buy", which will appear on his sophomore album "Take Care" on the Young Money label. It should tied fans over until the release of the highly anticipated disc. NFL star Hines Ward was the big winner on ABC's "Dancing With The Stars", ending the shows 12th season.  The "Oprah Winfrey Show" will sign off today after 25 years, and some are wondering who will fill the void that will be left in daytime television. One of her proteges, Dr Oz, will fill her time slots, mostly at 4 p.m., on the majority of stations that carry her show. Other stations will expand their local newscast or air another talk shows to fill the slots. It's the end of an era for one of television's most engaging personalities. It's down to the top finalist on Fox's "American Idol" and tonight they will sing for votes and a recording contract. The results show airs tomorrow. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy hump day!