Friday Facts

Testimony resumed in the manslaughter trial of Michael  Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray yesterday. One expert testified that the dose of Probofol Jackson was given wasn't enough to kill him, and that the Dr. wasn't a Probofol expert. Another expert testified in the trial as well. If you think the biggest box office star in Hollywood is Will Smith, think again. The winner of that title is Samuel L. Jackson. This title was decided due to the amount of money each of his films have grossed. New couple alert. Mediatakeout.com is reporting that rapper Drake and former Pussycat Doll member Nicole Scherzinger are now an item. The two were spotted in the same restaurant, although they didn't leave together. So far, no comment from the artists or their representatives. Jay Z and Kanye West will kick off their Watch The Throne tour this weekend in Atlanta. Each show is sure to be an exciting one for fans of the two hip hop superstars, so it would be wise to check them out. Meanwhile, Snoop Dogg will appear in New Orleans at the Voodoo Music Festival. A wonderful time is sure to be had by all. Actress Sanaa Lathan graces the cover of the November issue of Upscale magazine. The actress discusses her career and her future in the article. With little or no media support, rapper ASAP Rocky and his crew have developed a cult following, as well as catching the attention of executives and artists alike. The latest to catch the ASAP fever was Young Money Entertainment artist Drake, who has tapped the MC to join the Club Paradise tour lineup and take his talents to colleges across the country. The rapper says Drake called him before the two met. He went on promise a collaboration between the two. That should be a treat for fans.  Another week of competition has ended for both "Dancing With The Stars" and "The X Factor". The season has been an interesting one, to say the least, with more to come for fans of both shows. In theaters this weekend: "In Time", Puss in Boots" and "The Rum Diary". On the tube: "MLB Baseball" on Fox, "A Gifted Man" on CBS, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" on ABC and "Chuck" on NBC. Make it a weekend!