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!