Wednesday Roundup

Singer Chris Brown had a mishap with a Rolex watch recently. As he was performing, he intended to toss the watch to the side of the stage, but tossed it out into the crowd instead. The watch was returned. In other Chris Brown news, actress Lindsay Lohan reportedly took to her Twitter account to arrange a date with the singer. Brown declined.  Singer Beyonce confirmed that her pregnancy will not stop her upcoming appearance at the Michael Jackson tribute concert on October 8. As most know, the singer made the announcement at the MTV Awards. Some reports said rapper T.I. would be released from prison today, but a spokesperson says that's not so. The rapper will be released on next month. Hopefully soon, he'll get back to doing what he does best, making good music. Singer Johnny Gill has settled a suit filed against him by a executive at his label. Ira DeWitt filed suit against the singer for making defamatory statements about her on Twitter. The conflict between the two began when a song from Gill's still unreleased album was leaked over the internet. He accused Mrs DeWitt of leaking the song by saying it wasn't his CD. At any rate, the two have resolved the conflict between them and are ready to continue their business relationship. It's been a crazy couple of weeks for Compton rapper Game. First he tweeted the phone number of the Compton sheriffs department to his tens of thousands of Twitter followers resulting in jammed phone lines, now he after talking with police after being accused of punching a man in face outside a Hollywood nightclub, it appears he won't face charges. The west coast rapper was accused of punching a man in the face outside Colony night club in west Hollywood. The rapper insisted he didn't hit anyone, and video of the incident backs up his claim. The MC met with Los Angeles police regarding the matter and after reviewing the footage, authorities have decided not to press charges against him. New reports say photographer Breyon Williams spat on the rapper, resulting in the violent confrontation. Williams denies this  new accusation and the matter has been turned over to the City Attorney for final review. Stay tuned. Legendary New Orleans label Cash Money Records has signed teen group Savvy to it's roster. The group stars in the internationally broadcast series "TheWannabes", which will premiere in North America on September 5 on Starz Kids & Families. The group hopes to bring its fame stateside with the show and their debut album. Cash Money CEO's Bryan "Birdman" Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams welcomed the group with an event at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills. On the tube: "Buried Treasure" on Fox, "Big Brother" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Singer Solange Knowles claims she was discriminated against by the Miami Police Department. The claim stems from an incident where the singer attempted to enter a Miami night spot with a banana balloon. She claims she went across the street to dispose of the balloon, and returned to the club shortly after. A story told by a police spokesperson is that the singer became unruly when told she could not enter the club, and had to be taken aside. Yet another story has another spokesperson claiming the incident never occurred. Stay tuned as this story develops. Meanwhile, singer Kelly Rowland says she knew Beyonce was expecting, but didn't want to make any announcement. Other artists tweeted comments about Beyonce's announcement as well. One from writer/producer/singer Dream stated he was glad the secret has been revealed. First there was R Kelly and Jay Z, now according to Foxy Brown, she and Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige. Brown says the two have been working on music together for a collaboration album, although no other details are available. Hip hop's hottest couple of the moment, Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa are working on music together as well. No word on when an album will be released. With buzz over Lil Wayne's Jay Z diss track "I'm Good" threatening to break the internet, rapper Jadakiss took to his Twitter account to explain his appearance on the track. He claims that he was sent the track with no verses and he recorded his verse on the song three months ago. On Jay Z and Kanye West's "H.A.M." Hov seems to take a swipe at Weezy and Cash Money Records CEO Bryan "Baby" Williams, who boasted that Weezy has more money that Jay. Weezy's "I'm Good", which appears on "Tha Carter 4", responds to the jab. The song also features Drake and Jadakiss, which has many speculating that the two took sides in the beef. There's been no comment from Drake.The new cast for the upcoming season of ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" has been revealed and it may be the best one yet. Chaz Bono, Nancy Grace, Ricki Lake, Rob Kardashian, David Arquette, Ron Artest, Kristin Cavallari, J. R. Martinez, Hope Solo, Elisabetta Canalis, Chynna Phillips and Carson Kreesley will all compete for the grand prize. The show's new season will begin September 19. The ABC series "Bachelor Pad" contains enough drama to outdo any soap opera. Last night's kiss offs are ample proof. Be sure to continue tuning in. On DVD: "Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family" and "Prom". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "It's Worth What?" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "The Help" topped the weekend box office once again, earning over $14 million dollars. "Colombiana", "Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark", "Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes" and "Our Idiot Brother" round out the top five films of the week. Cable channel MTV's biggest night aired last night, and many of music's biggest and brightest stars performed during the Video Music Awards. Lil Wayne, Jay Z, Kanye West and Beyonce were among the performers who graced the stage. Beyonce announced on the red carpet that she's expecting. No word on when the bundle of joy is due. Lil Wayne approached Jay Z while performing as if greeting Hova. Hova returned the favor while performing with Kanye West. Rick Ross and Nicki Minaj performed as well. Brittany Spears, Foo Fighters, Justin Bieber and Katy Perry and Lady Gaga were among last night's award winners.  Congratulations to all. All in all, the show was an exciting event fans won't soon forget. In more Jay Z and Kanye West news, the duo's collaboration album, "Watch The Throne", has reached gold status it's second week on the charts. Physical sales of the album at retailers helped drive it's sells, while an iTunes exclusive during it's first four days of release made it a digital phenomenon. The two are still touring in support of the album. Lil Wayne has finally released his new album "Tha Carter 4", but so far, it doesn't appear that it's gotten the same amount of attention as the Jay Z and Kanye project. Fan of the Queens New York rap group Mob Deep will be happy to know the group is back. Prodigy, one half of the duo, stated during an interview backstage at the Las Vegas stop of the Rock The Bells tour that the group is working on new music. This will be the group's ninth studio album. It will feature collaborations with Nas, Wiz Khalifa, Odd Future, Lil Kim and possibly Rick Ross as well. While he's had his share of legal troubles, rapper DMX says he wants to sue police. As mentioned previously, the Yonkers New York MC was arrested recently for speeding and reckless driving. He stated in an interview that he was going 80 mph at the time of the incident, but police say he was going 102 mph in a 65 mph zone. Although he admits to speeding, he says he intends to sue for harassment. He says he's spoken with several lawyers who are not afraid to go against the system in helping him clear his name. We'll have to wait and see what happens. Today marks what would have been singer Michael Jackson's 53rd birthday. As most know, Jackson died June 25, 2009 of cardiac arrest. From his work with the Jackson 5 to his solo work some time later, he has a lasting legacy that will live on and was one of the most talented entertainers to ever grace a stage. Happy birthday Michael. Fox's "Hell's Kitchen" should be filled with edge of your seat excitement as seven contestants compete for the grand prize, while feeling the wrath of Chef Ramsey, of course. "America's Got Talent" will enter another week of competition as well. Only time will tell who will walk away with the grand prize.  On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Bachelor Pad" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Rapper DMX has been arrested again. The New York MC was arrested in Arizona for driving over 100 mph in a 65 mph zone. He was also sited for driving with a suspended license. There's been no word on his sentencing. Neighbors of singer Chris Brown are currently trying to get the singer in trouble with his probation officer. As mentioned previously, neighbors have complained that Brown throws loud parties, races dogs in the hall and park illegally in handicap spots. Now reportedly the Home Owners Association will send a letter regarding the matter to a judge, at which time the judge will consider the matter. Stay tuned. Singer Rihanna took to her Twitter account to respond to the rumor that there's a sex tape of her and rapper J. Cole circulating. She's says they don't believe the rumor at all. Get ready for a Kardashian family take over. Kris Jenner will guest host the CBS talk show "The Talk". She will fill in for Sharon Osborne occasionally. Comedian Sheryl Underwood will also join the show as a host. Rumors that singer Janet Jackson gave birth to a child while married to singer Jame DeBarge years ago still persists. DeBarge's mother Etterline revealed during an interview with the National Enquirer that Janet did have a child with James, a son. The child was reportedly born in Norway. Jackson has not commented on the interview. In a recent interview, rapper 50 Cent stated that his next album, formerly known as "Black Magic", will be his last for Interscope Records. The G-Unit general has had frustrations with the label recently, one being the fact that the album's first single "I'm On It" was leaked. The rapper is realistic about the problems with his label saying  that any artist that doesn't have issues with their label probable just has one album and haven't released a record. In theaters this weekend: "Colombiana", "Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark" and "Our Idiot Brother". On the tube: "NFL Preseason Football" on Fox, "Flashpoint" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Friends With Benefits" on NBC.  Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Despite the fact that pictures of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett looking quite cozy together are all over the internet, rumors of their split still persists. One source claims Will walked in on Jada and singer Mark Anthony, then walked out in tears. Another source claims Mark Anthony did visit the Smith home, but only to watch a video. It's difficult to determine what's true and false at this point. Rumor has it that singer Rihanna and rapper  J. Cole have a sex tape circulating the internet. The two did tour together earlier this year, but until now, no rumors of a hookup ever surfaced. Cole did have his cell phone stolen by a female fan at one concert. He later took to his Twitter account in an attempt to have the phone returned. Lil Wayne reportedly has taken a shot at Jay Z in a track leaked over the internet recently. Only time will tell where the situation will go from here. With four million Twitter followers under his belt, rapper Snoop Dogg wants to accomplish yet another milestone: a spot on the Guinness Book of World Records for the most retweets. The record was set by Rev. Run in 2010 with  his Daily Words of Wisdom. He didn't stop there. He took to Facebook and Ustream as well. He told Allhiphop.com in an interview that he thanks fans for their support. Although he just released his new album "The R.E.D. Album" Tuesday, Game stated in an interview that he's already working on music for another album. He stated he's always working. In the meantime, "The R.E.D. Album" features guest appearances from Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Drake, Rick Ross, Beanie Siegel, Young Jeezy, Big Boi, E-40, Kendrick Lamar, Tyler The Great and more. R&B crooner Joe is preparing for the release of his next album, "The Good, The Bad, The Sexy". He recently performed in New York City to celebrate Harlem Day. "The Good, The Bad, The Sexy" will hit store shelves on September 27. MTV has confirmed that singer Beyonce will perform on the Video Music Awards this Sunday. She will join a list of performers that includes Lil Wayne, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown and Ne-Yo. The 2011 Video Music Awards will air Sunday August 28 at 9: 00 pm. "Grey's Anatomy" fans who are ready to meet Jackson Avery's mom will be happy to know that actress/dancer/director Debbie Allen has been cast in the upcoming season of the hit ABC show. She will play Catherine Avery. The move will bring Allen from behind the camera to the front of the camera where she's directed three episodes of the show. Allen has a slew of directing credits to her name including "Everybody Hates Chris" and "That's So Raven". She is best known as an actress for her work on both the movie and television versions of "Fame" and "Roots: The Next Generation" as well. Cable channel BET will air a tribute to late R&B singer Aaliyah tonight. Today marks the tenth anniversary of the singer's death in a plane crash. Her legacy will live on. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Rumors are swirling that Will Smith and Jada Pinkett are splitting up. A statement was released denying the rumors. The two have been married for some time and have three children together. Two of the youngsters, Jaden and Willow, have established careers of their own. Jaden starred opposite his father in "The Pursuit Of Happiness" and also starred in the "Karate Kid". Willow Smith had a big hit with "Whip My Hair". If you're one of many fans waiting to purchase a copy of Kid Kudi's mixtape "A Man Named Scott", you'll have to wait. The Cleveland rapper recently took to his website to explain that he's been too busy working on his new album to release the mixtape. He says fans will receive the "Wizzard" album. In addition to his new album, the hit series featuring the star "How To Make It In America" will debut on October 2 with special appearances by producer Pharrell and Pusha T. Mediatakeout.com is reporting that it once again, has nude photos of model Amber Rose. A video of singer Rihanna's latest single will appear on iTunes for viewing. The video should be a treat for fans. As fans await the release of his debut album "Cole World: The Sideline Story", rapper J. Cole revealed the art work for the project. It depicts the rhyme slinger sitting on a locker room bench donning a letterman jacket and a forlorn facial expression. The album will hit stores on September 27. According to her family, a toxicology report shows that drugs did not cause the death of singer Amy Winehouse. No drugs were found in the late singer's system, although there was alcohol, it can't be determined if it played a role. Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London apartment on July 23. Up and coming female rapper Kreayshawn shot down recent rumors that she's been dating Da Brat. She says she likes the rumor, but it's not true. Be sure to catch the premiere of Fox's new series "Buried Treasure". If all goes well, the network will have another hit on it's hands. On the tube: "Buried Treasure" on Fox, "Big Brother" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Sad news out of the world of R&B. Nick Ashford, of the legendary duo Ashford & Simpson has died of complications from throat cancer. He was 70. The duo began their career as staff writers/producers for Motown Records in the 1960's, writing such hits as "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", "Your Precious Love", "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" and others. They later moved to Warner Bros Records where they wrote and recorded such classics as "Don't Cost You Nothin", "Send It"  and "Found A Cure". Nick Ashford has a rich legacy that will live on forever and he will be missed. Memphiz, the husband of Toya Carter, was arrested at a Atlanta airport after attempting to carry a loaded weapon on the plane with him. Although he has a carry and conceal permit, it's illegal to carry weapons aboard a aircraft. Authorities found the weapon in his luggage. No word on his sentencing. After almost a year in jail, Houston rapper Scarface has been released. He was arrested some time ago after the four mothers of his children filed charges claiming he failed to pay child support. RCA records has confirmed that the label has signed Brandy to a deal. Although no official announcement has been made, the singer should, hopefully, begin working on an album soon. Former Death Row Records CEO Marion "Suge" Knight plead no contest to driving with a suspended license last February, and has now been sentenced to three years of unsupervised probation. He won't be idle, however. He's announced plans to return to the entertainment industry with a list of projects that includes a documentary. Hopefully, the mogul will be able to get his life and career back on track soon. It appears fans not only have an incredible performance to look forward to from Lil Wayne on the upcoming MTV Music Awards, the New Orleans rapper has another surprise in store as well. He's announced that he will release his long awaited album "Tha Carter 4" on iTunes after his performance on Sunday. The album will be available in physical form on August 29. Reality star Kim Kardashian's wedding may have been a spectial to some, but not everyone. It appears that a neighbor called police after the wedding celebration got too loud. At any rate, here's to many years of love and happiness to the couple. On DVD: "Win Win" and "The Beaver". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "It's Worth What?" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "The Help" topped the weekend box office, earning over $20 million dollars. "Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes", "Spy Kids: All The Time In The World", "Conan The Barbarian" and "Fright Night" round out the top five films of the week. Tierra Marie was arrested for DUI over the weekend. The actress rear ended another vehicle, and upon arriving on the scene, authorities suspected the star was drunk. Witnesses say she was combative with police, to the point of an officer receiving a cut. There's been on word on a sentence. Singer Chris Brown took to his Twitter account to respond to comments made by  Fox television host Andy Levy. Brown tweeted a comment regarding the latest internet craze. Minutes later, Levy tweeted a response to Brown's post. Brown responded again. The Fox host then replied with a sarcastic apology. Hope that settles the matter.  Rapper Lil Wayne is being sued yet again. Another rapper by the name of Rich Rick is suing the New Orleans native claiming he stole the beat to his latest single "How To Love". The suit claims Rich Rick was double crossed by a production team named Drummer Boyz, who reportedly sold him and Weezy the same track. He's fighting against alleged fraud and breach of contract, asking for everything the production team earned for the beat with 10% interest. "How To Love" is currently in the top five on Billboards's charts. West coast rap icon Too Short recently addressed the beef between he and fellow West coast rapper Messy Marv. Messy Marv released a track called "Class Of '84 (F*** Too Short)", then gave an interview to Allhiphop.com saying he believed the icon has allowed success to go to his head. Breaking his silence, Too Short also spoke with the site saying he didn't know what Messy Marv's issue was until he called him. At any rate, calling the beef baseless, the "Life Is Too Short" star stated Messy Marv needs to make a name for himself without using him as a stepping stone. He says he decided to speak out because "this can't be the person that little youngsters in the Bay area are saying is next in for the Crown". As for the multi-platinum rapper being born in LA he says "that's no big damn secret". Rapper/producer Dr Dre has donated a few of his Beats by Dre headphones for a community dance competition, organized by L.A. street legend Freeway Rick Ross. Since the events inception, Dre and rapper Slim Da Mobster have stepped in to support with time and money in hopes of giving back to their community. This year, Dre has donated a pair of his headphones to be given as one of the prizes. Other prizes have been donated by Interscope/Steamline Records, MJZ, Aftermath and Freeway/Enterprise.com. Freeway Enterprise Presents: L.A Can Dance will take place on August 27 at Chuco's Justice Center. On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Bachelor Pad" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Singer R Kelly has come under fire from some for serving as grand marshall at a back to school  parade in his home town of Chicago. Of course, the singer does have supporters as well. He's been recovering from throat surgery and should be back out on the road again soon. Cash Money Records CEO Bryan "Baby" Williams has come under fire as well. He's actually been sued by a Las Vegas casino owner who claims he backed out of making an appearance at her casino. She's asking for $500,000 in damages. Rapper Snoop Dogg's daughter has been spending the summer in the recording studio, and has released her first single "Doin My Thing". There's been no word on when an album will be released. Ghostface Killah has announced that he will embark on  a Canadian tour this fall. The tour will start on November 28 in Toronto, Ontario and end on December 12 in Victoria, B.C. Toronto rapper Peter Jackson will join the Wu Tang rapper for all 15 dates on the schedule. More recently, the the rapper was named in a lawsuit stemming from his 2000 album "Supreme Clientele". The album frequently uses the theme song from the 1966 television series "Iron Man". The song's composer, Jaques Urbont, says Ghostface Killah didn't receive clearance to use the song, nor did he credit him in the liner notes. The man police believe shot and killed legendary New Orleans rapper Soulja Slim is dead. According to Allhiphop.com, Garrelle Smith, 29, was found by New Orleans police early Saturday morning, August 17, with gunshot wounds to the head and chest. Soulja Slim, who was signed to Master P's No Limit Records, and co-wrote Juvenile's hit "Slow Motion", was gunned down in front of his mother's home on Thanksgiving Eve, November 26, 2003. Investigators say Smith and another man, Stephen Kennedy, were paid $10,000 for the murder, which they say stemmed from a dispute with another record label. Smith has been tied to a least four other murders as well. Police say he escaped prosecution because his fearsome reputation as a hit man deterred any would-be witnessess. Stay tune as this story develops. As fall quickly approaches, the major networks are reading their fall line ups, and it's anyone's guest which shows will cut the mustard. We'll have to wait and see what the networks have to offer viewers. Reality star Kim Kardashian prepared for her wedding day with a rehearsal dinner with family and friends. Congratulations to the couple. In theaters this weekend: "Conan The Barbarian", "One Day", "Spy Kids: All The Time In The World" and "Fright Night". On the tube: "NFL Preseason Football" on Fox, ""Flashpoint" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Friends With Benefits" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Singer Fantasia, who's expecting her second child, has officially been put on bed rest. The singer has had to cancel all of her upcoming appearances as a result. Kelly Price will reportedly replace her at a concert in Atlanta. The Game is in the clear after tweeting the phone number of the Compton Sheriffs Department to over one million of his followers. He publicly apologized for the incident saying it was a silly prank gone wrong. It appears with the success of Jay Z and Kanye West's "Watch The Throne", others are jumping on the collaboration band wagon. Game mentioned he'd like to work with Rick Ross and Beanie Segal and Bryan "Birdman" Williams revealed that Lil Wayne and Drake are currently working on a project together. Waka Flacka Flame and Gucci Mane have teamed up for "Ferrari Boyz", and now, Jim Jone and Cam'ron are in the studio working on a project tentatively titled "Fly Boys" as well. There's been no announcement regarding when the projects will be released. According to mediatakeout.com, rapper Da Brat and rapper Cashawn are a couple. The two met via Twitter, and have been texting and skyping ever since. After a six year absence from the music scene, rapper/actor Will Smith is reportedly working on a new album. There's been no official word on an album title or when the album will be released. Congratulations to Kanye West and Jay Z are in order. The two have the number one album in the country for a second week in a row with "Watch The Throne". The two are currently touring in support of the album. This makes the 12th number one for Jay Z and the fifth for Kanye West. On the tenth anniversary of her passing, cable network BET will pay tribute to singer Aaliyah with a special "Aaliyah: One In A Million", which will air on August 25, 2011 at 8pm. The one hour special will include never before seen behind the scenes footage of the singer, along with interviews with the family and friends who knew her best. The special will include Missy Elliott, Timberland, Ginuwine, Swizz Beatz, Damon Dash, Lala Anthony and Patti LaBelle. The singer died in a plane crash on August 25, 2001 and will be missed by all. Former Murder Inc artist Charli Baltimore has confirmed that she's joined the cast of the upcoming film "Gang Of Roses 2". The star tweeted about landing the role and will star along side Vivica A. Fox, Christina Milian, Amber Rose and Teyana Taylor. No word on when the film will be released. On the tube: "NFL Preseason Football" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

First Kanye West and Jay Z, then Lil Wayne and Drake, and now possibly, Game, Rick Ross and Beanie Segal. Game says he would like to do a collaboration album with Beanie Segal and Rick Ross. Although there's been no official announcement, he says the album would be huge if it could happen. It would definitely be something fans would remember for years to come. Game is preparing to release his next album "The R.E.D. Album" on August 23 and has already released a track listing for the album.  After five years without releasing an album, singer/actor Tyrese Gibson will make his return to music with an album tentatively titled "Open Invitation". He has in listed some big stars to help with the upcoming effort. Miami rapper Rick Ross will appear on a track called "Too Easy" and R&B star R Kelly appears on a track called "I Gotta Chick". Ludacris will appear on the project as well. The star has kept busy acting and writing a best selling inspirational memoir "How To Get Out Of Your Own Way". The album, which will be released on Tyrese's own Voltron Recordz, with distribution by EMI, will hit store shelves on November 1. Singer Chris Brown and rapper Jay Z are among the many stars invited to perform at a Michael Jackson tribute concert by Mrs Katherine  Jackson, according to TMZ. Christina Aguilera, Cee-Lo Green, Bruno Mars and Justin Bieber have also been invited to attend as well. Cee-Lo Green has confirmed that he will perform, while Brown, Bieber and Mars have respectfully declined due to scheduling conflicts. The concert is scheduled to take place on Oct. 8 in Cardiff, Wales. The scheduled concert has caused some conflict within the Jackson family, with Randy and Jermaine Jackson being against it because it will held the same day as Dr. Conrad Murray's trial for manslaughter regarding Michael Jackson's death. The concert should be an exciting one. A fine tribute to one of the greatest entertainers who ever graced a stage. California rap group Odd Future is ready to take on new ventures, starting with their first book, "Golf Wang". The paperback, which will be a collection of original photography, designs and writings from the group, is intended to give fans an inside look at Odd Future through their pictures, words and drawings. The book, which brings together hip hop, skateboarding, mischief and brilliance, is expected to hit book stores on November 15. This season's "Big Brother" has turned out to be as drama filled as previous ones, with more to come for certain. On the tube: "Mobbed" on Fox, "Big Brother" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Rolling Stone magazine has compiled it's list of top hip hop artist, and Eminem is number one as the king of hip hop. He's followed closely by Jay Z, Lil Wayne and Drake. The magazine made it's determination by record sales, You Tube hits and social networking sites and as well. Speaking of Lil Wayne, according to Birdman, Lil Wayne and Drake will be taking a page from Jay Z and Kanye West's book and will work on  a collaboration album together. There's been no announcement on when the album will hit stores. Kanye West made a special guest appearance during a Prince concert where he rocked the mic while Prince played guitar to "If I Was Your Girlfriend". No doubt, the appearance was a hit with fans of both artists. Nicki Minaj has reportedly dumped her abusive boyfriend and her man and her manager. Fans will recall the two got into a scuffle at a Dallas hotel room. It ended with Minaj being hit in the bottom lip with a suitcase. Minaj had the man escorted out be security. The problem is, the gentleman has returned to the couple's condo and refuses to leave. Christopher "Kid" Reid, the high top fade wearing half of 80's-90's rap duo Kid-N-Play, is currently in the custody of New York Police after missing a court date for a 2010 DUI arrest.  Authorities arrived at the rapper/actor's home to make the arrest, and the star was cooperative. There's been no word on when his sentence will be completed. The life of rapper/actor Tupac Shakur will finally get the small screen treatment. Producer Quincy Jones ///, son of legendary producer Quincy Jones Jr, is developing a six part miniseries on slain rapper/actor. There's no word on when the miniseries will be completed or when it will air. MTV has revealed it's list of presenters at this years MTV Video Music Awards, and it's a star studded one. Miami rapper Rick Ross, along with Odd Future, Kim Kardashian, Jonah Hill, Selena Gomez and Seth Rogen will present awards during the telecast. Confirmed performers include Adele, Lil Wayne and Chris Brown. The MTV Video Music Awards will air on August 28 from Los Angeles Nokia Theater. On DVD: "The Big Lebowski" and "Priest". On the tube: "MasterChef" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "It's Worth What?" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes" topped the weekend box office, earning over $20 million dollars. "Help!", "Final Destination 5", "The Smurfs" and "30 Minutes Or Less" round out the top five films of the week. Los Angeles rapper The Game may be investigated. The rapper tweeted a message regarding interning with him. The problem was, the number he left was a number to an emergency room. The number received so many calls, real emergency calls couldn't get through. Game says what happened was an accident. If convicted, he faces three years in prison. Singer Johnny Gill took to Twitter to let his feelings be known regarding the CEO of his record label. Gill had some not so kind things to say about the CEO, and it remains to be seen what will happen next. Gill has an album due out on September 20. If you'd like to see singer Beyonce perform, you can, if you can get to New York City. The singer will perform four shows at the Roseland Ballroom where she will perform songs from her latest platinum album "4". The shows should be exciting for all who attend. The singer is known for spellbinding performances, and the New York shows should be no exception. Rapper/actress Queen Latifah is rumored to be one of the contestants on the next "Dancing With The Stars". While there's been no official announcement, it should be will be an interesting change of pace for the star. She's conquered music, film and television, and winning "Dancing With The Stars" would be just another achievement in her stellar career. Actor/comedian Chris Tucker graces the cover of Jet magazine. In the article, he discusses his career, his family and what's in his future. Tucker, who has appeared in ":Friday" and the "Rush Hour" franchises, has been quiet and is back on the scene and touring the country performing stand up routines. It's great to see Tucker back in action after his absence. After her public break up with husband Mark Anthony, Jennifer Lopez has done several interviews discussing their split and what's in her future. While rumors are swirling regarding who the singer/actress is dating now, she appears happy and content. On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Bachelor Pad" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Rumor has it that rapper Nas and singer Amy Winehouse may have been involved some time before the singer's death. Nas stated what impact Winehouse had on him and it's unclear whether the two were involved or worked no any music together. "Jersey Shore's" DJ Paulie has confirmed that he has inked a three album deal with 50 Cent's G-Unit. There's been no word on a release date for his first project for the label. Actor/writer/director Tyler Perry has partnered with Lyonsgate Films to launch a Tyler Perry network which will air all of Perry's shows. With the success of his plays and films, this is yet another career milestone for the talented mogul. Several R&B artists who have been quiet are making comebacks. First up, Joe, who had hits in the 1990's such as "I Wanna Know" and "What Your Man Won't Do". The singer has a new CD, "The Good, The Bad , The Sexy" due out on September 27. He says he's bring back the raw, loving feeling of R&B. Singer Johnny Gill, who signed his first recording contract as a teenager, then went on to join New Edition, and continues to tour with fellow New Edition members Bobby Brown and Ralph Tresvant as Heads Of State, has a new CD due out called "Still Winning" on September 20. Al B. Sure!, who hit the top of the charts in 1988 with "Nite & Day", is rekindling that musical magic with the Secret Garden Rendezvous tour with Keith Sweat, Blackstreet, Cameo and Jagged Edge. Boyz 2 Men will celebrate their 20th anniversary with an upcoming double CD, "Twenty", set to hit stores on October 25, featuring 10 new songs and 10 updated renditions of their classics "I'll Make Love To You", End Of The Road" and "On Bended Knee". Atlanta based quartet Jagged Edge have kept fans coming back for more with their latest release "The Remedy". 80's quintet Troop, who rose to the top of the charts with the hit "Mamacita" in 1988, will have a new CD in stores next spring. Group members Steve Russell, Allen McNeil, and John Harreld all have solo projects in the works as well, although none have left the group. Fans will get the opportunity to enjoy a Michael Jackson tribute concert which will be streamed over the internet. Cee-Lo Green, Lady Gaga and Christina Aguilera have confirmed that they will perform during the tribute. Melanie Moore was crowned the winner of "So You Think You Can Dance". It's been an exciting season, with, hopefully, many more to come. Ms Moore certainly earned the grand prize. Actress Paula Patton has inked a deal to star in the remake of the 1970's cult classic "Sparkle". The original film was loosely based on The Supremes and set in Harlem in the late 1950's. Debra Martin Chase will co-produce the film with husband and wife writing and production team Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil. There's been no announcement regarding a release date. In theaters this weekend: "Thirty Minutes Or Less", "Final Destination 5", "Glee: The 3D Concert Movie" and "The Help". On the tube: "NFL Preseason Football" on Fox, "Flashpoint" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Friends With Benefits" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Singer Kelly Rowland has a new album in stores, and now she reportedly has a new man as well. Pictures of the two have been posted on mediatakeout.com, and the gentleman is also her manager. She's his only client as well. After having surgery to remove and abscess from his tonsils, singer R Kelly posted a video diary over the internet. He's seen wearing a surgical mask and let fans know that he's doing well. Former Rocka Fella Records artist Beenie Segal is the latest rap artist to have tax trouble. The Philadelphia MC reportedly owes over $300,000 in back taxes to Uncle Sam. He could spend up to three years in prison. Rihanna has a new man, if the rumor is to be believed. She's reportedly seeing Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers. The two met when the Jonas Brothers collaborated with Chris Brown. Meanwhile, months after the release of his album "F.A.M.E." Brown has announced dates for his upcoming tour. He says he has plenty of excitement to offer fans. The tour should be a huge hit. It's been an exciting season on "So You Think You Can Dance" and tonight the winner will be revealed. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Just one week after it's release, Jay Z and Kanye West's "Watch The Throne" has topped the iTunes charts. The long anticipated album has hit the number one spot in 23 countries. The two rap superstars first decided to make the album a digital release to prevent it from leaking. A physical copy of the album will be released on August 12. A deluxe version of the album will be available exclusive to Best Buy until August 23. The two are currently criss crossing the country on a tour in support of the album as well. Congratulations to Monica and Los Angeles Lakers star Shannon Brown are in order. The two, who married some time ago, are expecting a baby. While no official announcement has been made, a announcement will be made soon.  For fans praying for a Black Star reunion, there may be hope. On Monday, Mos Def, one half of the duo that also includes Talib Kweli, posted an untitled track to his Facebook page. The song has since received over one hundred comments on the MC's page. There's been no announcement regarding whether the track will be a part of a larger project. Fans can continue to hope.  Fans will be happy to know that rapper T.I. will be leaving prison soon. According to Grand Hustle artist Young Dro, the Grand Hustle general will be home soon, and has been ordering lots of shoes. In 2010, T.I. began serving 11 months in an Arkansas prison when he was arrested in Los Angeles on September 1 on drug charges. The rapper began serving his sentence in November 2010.  Hip hop mogul Dame Dash recently visited Sway Calloway's morning radio show to discuss he recent tax trouble. He says he owes more than has been reported in the press, and is currently working the situation out with Uncle Sam. TBS announced that it will not renew the late night show "Lopez Tonight" starring comedian George Lopez. The show, which first aired in 2009, has seen ratings drop recently, which could be one reason for the cancellation. Hopefully, fans won't have to wait long before seeing Lopez on the small screen again. In other television news, "American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe told Ryan Seacrest's radio show that Jennifer Lopez will return for another season as a judge on the hit Fox show. While Fox still has yet to make an official announcement, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler reportedly already had deals on the table for another season. A remake of the 1980's hit film "Dirty Dancing" is in the works, and former star Jennifer Gray says she can't wait to see the film Although there's been no announcement regarding shooting or a release date, the original film starred Jennifer Gray and Patrick Swayze and was a huge box office hit. Hopefully, the remake will do as well as the original. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "Big Brother" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

First Nicki Minaj, and now Kelly Rowland. While performing recently, singer Kelly Rowland had a wardrobe malfunction and the audience received a view of her nipples. Like a real trooper, the singer kept going when her top slid down her body. Hopefully, she won't have another embarrassing moment like that again. Rapper Kanye West performed at the Chill Festival and caused a stir. But not just for his performance. The rapper tweeted that as he walked others looked at him as if he were Hitler, and as can be imaged, the remark has not gone over well. We'll have to wait and see where things go from here. Although Big Boi may be in hot water after his weekend arrest, his lawyer Daniel Kane seems confident the rapper will be exonerated. He released a statement saying that when the facts are aired, Big Boi will be exonerated. As fans know, the rapper was arrested in Miami Sunday for possession of ecstasy, MDMA powder and Viagara pills. He was caught by customs and border control patrol dogs as  he was leaving a cruise ship. The rapper was charged with one count of drug possession and three counts of possession of a controlled substance. During a recent interview with the Dallas Observer, rapper D.O.C. stated he has been working on Dr Dre's "Detox" album and is working on a comback of his own. The rapper's larynx was damaged in a 1989 car accident that cost him his budding career. Since then, he has been ghost writing for several artists. He's currently waiting to see if he qualifies for stem cell surgery that could restore his voice to what it used to be. He's not done. He would also like a reality show with Erkyah Badu, the mother of his daughter that would hopefully end with him marrying the singer. Actress Raven Simone, who appeared on "The Cosby Show" and "That's So Raven", graces the cover of Upscale magazine. The actress discusses her new show "State Of Georgia", her weight loss and how she handles fame. Upscale magazine is on newsstands now. Actress Stacy Dash has reportedly been fired from the cast of "Single Ladies". While no explanation has been given, rumors swirled about Dash and co-star Lisa Raye having a near physical altercation on the set. There's been no word on a replacement for Dash. The much anticipated collaboration album from Jay Z and Kanye West "Watch The Throne" is now available on iTunes. On DVD: "Paul" and "Mars Needs Moms". On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "It's Worth What?" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes" topped the weekend box office, earning over $50 million dollars. "The Smurfs", "Cowboys & Aliens", "The Change Up" and "Captain America: The First Avenger" round out the top five films of the week. Rapper Big Boi, of the Atlanta rap group Outkast, was arrested over the weekend after leaving a cruise ship. It appears other passengers complained of smelling marijuana coming from the rooms of the rapper"s entourage, and authorities searched the area. They found escasty and marijuana in the rapper's possession. He was charged with two felony counts of drug possession. He posted bond and was released. He took to Twitter to tweet about the incident letting fans know he had been released. Congratulations to singer Kelly Rowland are in order. The former Destiny's Child members third solo album, "Here I Am", debuted at No. 3 on Billboard's Top 200 albums chart after selling 76,857 copies in its first week in stores. The singer has been riding the success of the album's hit single "Motivation" for months, and this is the icing on the cake. Following in Justin Timberlake's footsteps, rapper Kanye West is the latest musician to invest in a social media company. The Grammy award winner has donated funds to Turntable.fm, a New York based start up that lets users play music for an online audience. West joins Lady Gaga and influential venture capital firm Union Square Ventures in giving Turntable a cash infusion. The rapper gave 7.5 million to the company, which is valued at 37.5 million, according to Business Insider. Turntablefm. follows the same law that allows Pandora Internet Radio to stream millions of songs without licenses, but it's not clear if the service qualifies for those protections. The support of artists could help in the battle to win record label approval. West is also reportedly involved in another startup called Voyr, which allows fans to sign up for a live stream of the behind-the-scenes activities of their favorite celebrities for a monthly fee. After a three year absence, rapper Young Jeezy is back. In anticipation of the release of his fourth studio album, "Thug Motivation 103", the rapper will grace the cover of rap magazine The Sources August/September issue. In the article, he discusses rap beef, and the long delay of his new album. "Thug Motivation 103" hits store shelves on September 20. The August/September issue of The Source hit newsstands on August 23. The Teen Choice Awards were held and "Twilight Saga: Eclipse" received several awards for acting. Justin Bieber, who attended the ceremony with girlfriend Selena Gomez, won Male  Hottie. All in all, the show left many older entertainers feeling old and grumpy. On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Bachelor Pad" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Police have released the 911 tape of the night rapper Nicki Minaj got into a scuffle with her boyfriend. Although the sound on the tape is not very audible, you can clearly hear Minaj asking "why did you hit me". Fans will recall Minaj took to social networking site Twitter to deny the allegation that she had been struck by the gentleman she had the argument with.  No charges were pressed during the incident. Fans of Jay Z and Kanye West are not happy with the ticket prices of their "Watch The Throne" tour. Tickets reportedly run from $80 in the nosebleed section, to $1,500 in the front row.  Rapper Rick Ross will now be able to add restaurant owner to his resume. The Miami MC will open a chain of Wing Stop stores soon. The first will open in Memphis TN. Singer/songwriter/producer Ryan Leslie prepared for the upcoming release of his third studio album with a show at SOBs in New York. He performed numbers from the upcoming album titled "Les Is More", as the crowd sang along. He also brought Red Cafe out for one number. The singer is scheduled to perform on the Lollapalooza tour along with Nas, Cee Lo Green and Eminem. Singer Keyshia Cole announced via Twitter that she will replace former manager Mannie Halley with industry veteran Kevin Liles. Liles played a important role in the success of Def Jam Records, and also helped to make Trey Songz a star. Cole's last album, 'Calling All Hearts", was plagued by poor sales. After a bidding war between labels, Sean "Diddy"Combs has signed Cleveland rap star Machine Gun Kelly to a two album deal with his Bad Boy Entertainment imprint. Combs says the rapper is one of the best live performers he has seen in a while and won't change for the label. His debut album, "Lace Up", will hit stores in early 2012. Darren Franich was the latest contestant to be evicted from the "Big Brother" house. Be sure to tune in next week to catch more of the drama as it unfolds. Catilynn couldn't parlay her passion for dance into votes, and was sent home on last night's "So You Think You Can Dance". The competition on "America's Got Talent" continues next week as well. In theaters this weekend: "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" and "The Change-up". On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "Flashpoint" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Friends With Benefits" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Rapper/actress Queen Latifah graces the cover of the latest issue of Sister 2 Sister magazine. In the article, she discusses her career, her relationship with her family, her manager and business partner Shakim Compare and what she believes men think makes a woman sexy. Kanye West caused quite a stir when he made a guest appearance during Nicki Minajs set on the Brittany Spears tour. The Chicago rapper drove the crowd into a frenzy.  I'm certain Ms Spears didn't like having to follow that tough act. Jay Z took to Twitter to correct a GQ error which stated that the rapper had purchased Pharrell Williams Billionaire Boys Club clothing line. Not true. The two have formed a partnership and will be working on the clothing line together, according to Hova. This won't be the first time the two have collaborated. They worked together on "Change Clothes", "Frontin" and "I Just Wanna Love U". September 13, 2011 will mark the thirteenth anniversary of the death of rapper Tupac Shakur, and to observe the anniversary, XXL magazine will dedicate its upcoming issue to the slain rapper. In the publication's September issue, on newsstands August 16, readers will find interviews with Shakur's close friends and family, including his ex-wife, his biological father and his first manager. The magazine will also feature 62 tributes from living rap artists and an examination into his non-fatal 1994 shooting. Tupac, who has sold over 75 million albums worldwide, was the victim of a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas on September 6 1996. He succumbed to his injuries seven days later. He was 25 years old. While he's serving a two year prison sentence on a gun possession charge, rapper Ja Rule's seventh studio album, "Pain Is Love 2", will hit store shelves on October 11. The project was delayed to be sure that it would be top of the line, according to producer 7 Aurelius. . He says if the album had been released on June 7 as planned it would not be what it is currently. Rapper Lil Wayne has been hit with yet another lawsuit. He and his associates have been hit with a $15 million dollar lawsuit from a Georgia production team, Done Deal Enterprises, who claim that the Young Money crew stole its hit single "Bed Rock" from them. In the suit filed in New York District Court, the the plaintive claims elements of the 2009 hit were stolen from their song of the same name. Wayne and his lawyer have been ordered to appear in court regarding the matter on Oct. 12. It's not the only suit the New Orleans rapper has been forced to address. He's also been sued by several "Tha Carter 3" producers, including Jim Jonsin, Bangladesh and Pay-N-Skills for unpaid royalties. The contestants of "So You Think You Can Dance" will learn who goes home tonight. Fans are in store for yet another exciting episode of the Fox hit. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

It looks like the rumors of the reported beef between Kanye West and Jay Z may be true after all. 20 dates on their "Watch The Throne" tour have been cancelled with no explanation given for the cancellation. This after dates were added due to high demand. The "Watch The Throne" album will hit stores on August 8 and be available on iTunes on August 12. The tour will now begin on October 29 in Atlanta, and dates have been scaled back as well. There will now be only 17 stops on the tour.  Singer/songwriter/producer The Dream is ready to hit the scene again. He's announced a free internet album called "1977" while fans wait patiently for his next release "Diary Of  A Mad Man". The internet album will be released on August 31. There's been no word on the release date of "Diary Of A Mad Man". Former BET Music Matter alum K. Michelle stated in a recent interview that she's in a good place in her life at the present, despite dealing with the ups and downs of the music industry. She's witnessed several changes at her record label and is working on new music.  She has a new video called "How Many Times" in rotation currently. There's no word on a tour, however.  Rapper Waka Flacka Flame is the latest rapper to have a run in with the law. The rapper, along with a companion, was stopped for a routine traffic violation when they were searched. Less than an ounce of marijuana was found on the Atlanta rapper, so he was given a fine. Rocker Lenny Kravitz has recruited some big names in hip hop to help with his new album "Black And White America".  He will collaborate with Jay Z on  a song called "Boongie Drop" and with Drake on a song called "Sunflower". He says about the album that he goes wherever the music takes him. The album is slated for release on August 30. Actor Laurence Fishburn will play Daily Planet editor Perry White in "Man Of Steel", according to Entertainment Weekly. The casting answers the question of what Fishburn would do after leaving "CSI" after two seasons. Filming is set to begin this fall, and the film will hit theaters on June 14, 2013. The top six contestants take the stage tonight on Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance". It's been a season full of surprises, and the contestants have been pulling out all the stops to earn the grand prize. A new episode of "Big Brother" airs tonight as well. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "Big Brother" on CBS,  "The Middle" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

The recent rumors of Jay Z and Kanye West feuding with one another while on their "Watch The Throne" tour are false, according to Jay Z. Rumors persist that Kanye West wants to spend an absorbent amount of money on the tour, but Jay Z says it isn't true. Hova says  it's he who wants to spend huge sums of money, and that the two do quibble, but that helps make each of them better. Hova went on to mention those who would like a tour exclusive, saying that the two worked hard on their project "Watch The Throne" and should be able to release it the way they want. Singer Rihanna will appear on the September cover of Glamour magazine. In the article the singer laments about being considered a role model for young people by saying that entertainers can't be rock stars anymore because they are considered role models. Meanwhile, pictures of the star partying have surfaced on the internet. Congratulations to singer Beyonce are in order. Her latest album, "4", as just gone platinum. So much for the theory of executives at her label that the album would not do well. Rapper Lil Kim has signed with Universal Music Group. The signing took place with no fanfare and no official annoucement. The rappers name does appear on the company's roster. This will be the first deal that Kim has inked since leaving Atlantic Records in 2008. She recorded four albums for the label, including her classic debut "Hardcore" on the label. There's been no announcement regarding a album release date. Lady Gaga confirmed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" that her next single will be the piano driven ""You & I". The pop star recently shot the video for the song in Nebraska. She also performed "You & I" and "Edge Of Glory" on "So You Think You Can Dance", where she was also a guest judge. Although fans are still enjoying his mixtape "Sorry For The Wait", rapper Lil Wayne released a single "Put A Light On Me". The song was leaked to the web on Monday and is pulled from DJ Spinatik's mixtape "Street Runnaz 60". Meanwhile, the rapper will take the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards, which will air on August 28. He is nominated for Best Hip Hop Video. "The Carter 4" is slated to hit store shelves on August 29. "The Bachelorette" continued this week with more dates and more drama, as fans have come to expect from the ABC hit. TV One's "Ultimate Merger" will begin a new season on Thursday. Eleven hopefuls will come face to face with Toccara, and it's anyone's guest what will happen. On DVD: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Soul Surfer". On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "It's Worth What?". Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

"Captain America" topped the weekend box office once again, earning over $20 million dollars. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 2", "Crazy, Stupid Love", "Friends With Benefits" and "Horrible Bosses" round out the top five films of the week. Singer Rihanna was taken to task by fans on Twitter for reportedly starving herself before a recent photo shoot for a magazine. Fans seem to think the star sent a negative message to young girls regarding body image. The singer has not responded to the criticism as yet. Representatives for both now confirm that Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jennifer Lopez are seeing one another again. Ironically, Combs was seen getting out of a car, which has led to some speculation regarding the nature of his relationship with the unidentified gentlemen seen with him. There's been no response from Diddy's camp regarding the matter. Legendary hip hop band The Roots is juggling their gig as the houseband for "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" with studio time. The band is currently in the studio recording its tenth album, tentatively titled "Undun". ?uestlove took to his Twitter account to make the announcement. He even posted a picture of the band in the studio for fans. The album should be released later this year. According to DJ Khaled, Fat Joe has become inspired since losing 80 lbs. The Miami DJ says the rapper has more energy to work and record. He's become inspired to make more hit records. Fans saw the weight loss when Joey Crack release the video for his single "Drop A Body" last month. Rapper Eminem and car manufacturer Audi have settled a recent lawsuit. The auto maker was sued by the Detroit MC when it used his Oscar winning single "Lose Yourself" in a commercial. Eminem's company, Eight Mile Style LLC, which pursues his copyright interests, says Audi didn't have rights to use the song and that the commerical crosses the line between homage and ripoff. The suit against Audi was filed in a German court this past June. The details of the settlement have not been made public. On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "The Bachelorette" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Monday!