Monday Memo

The film "Immortals" topped the weekend box office earning over $30 million dollars. "Jack and Jill", "Puss in Boots", "Tower Heist" and "J. Edgar" round out the top five films of the week. Just days after the passing of hip hop legend Heavy D, the world nearly lost another hip hop legend. Eric Sermon of the iconic rap group EPMD suffered what's believed to be a heart attack and is reportedly recovering well. Although he's been quite on the scene for some time now, Sermon and partner Parrish Smith recorded such hits as "You Gots To Chill", "So What You Sayin" and "The Crossover", among others in the late 80's, early 90's. At any rate, it's great to hear Sermon is doing well. Hopefully, fans will get to hear new music from him after his recovery. Singer Beyonce made an appearance on Jimmy Fallon recently, causing more rumors about faking her pregnancy to swirl around the industry. The show was taped back in July, so that would account for the lack of a baby bump. Singer/songwriter/producer R. Kelly is adding author to his list of accomplishments. He's set to pen an autobiography titled "Soulacoaster: The Story of Me" along with writer David Ritz, who has penned books on Smokey Robinson and Ray Charles as well. The book will detail Kelly's medoric rise and sudden falls. From the learning disorder that rendered him unable to read and write, to the teacher to once told him his destiny was music, not basketball, readers will be able to follow his evolution from Chicago street performer, to struggling Los Angeles musician and beyond. Kelly reveals his hard-won ascent to superstardon and the battle to move on after the legal and personal ordeals that threatened to destroy his life. Now, back on top, Kelly recounts the surprising twists and turns that have moved him to new heights of maturity and artistry. The book unlocks the door to Kelly's story as only he can tell it, guaranteeing to be a page turner. "Soulacoaster: The Story Of Me" hits store shelves on November 15. Russell Simmons, watch out. Lil Wayne is now entering the credit card business by introducing the Young Money pre-paid debit card. There's no word on when the card will be available for purchase. In celebration of the Sir Mix-A-Lot hit "Baby Got Back" turning twenty, Legacy Records released a statement introducing the "Baby Got Back App". Exclusive to the iPhone and available now, the app features Sir Mix-A-Lot's Booty Calls, a Mix Makeover photo lab, a Ba Dunka Dunk club game, and a social media Text Mix. The app is $.99 on iTunes. It's sure to be a hit with fans. The competition continues with "Dancing With The Stars" tonight, and it's only a matter of time before a winner is revealed. It will be quite interesting to see how the contestants fair. On the tube: "Terra Nova" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and "The Sing-Off" on NBC. Happy Monday!