Wednesday Roundup

Miami rapper Rick Ross beat out Drake and Kanye West for "Hottest MC In The Game" in a poll taken by MTV. The poll results were based on sales of Ross's last album. For those unaware, rapper/producer Pharrell Williams has been tapped to score this weekend's Academy Awards along with Hans Zimmer. Although most wouldn't think of music when thinking of the Oscars, Williams stated in an interview that it's the assistance to the visual, so it has to be right. He also recalled watching the show as a child and stated what an honor it is to now be working on the music for the show. The Academy Awards will air on ABC on February 26 at 8pm. In an emotional appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America" singer Mariah Carey opened up for the first time about the death of friend and one time collaborator Whitney Houston. She stated their relationship was great and that not many could ever understand the relationship. She went on the say how well the family coped with Houston's death as well. Carey was present at the singer's funeral. She also gave an update on husband Nick Cannon's health. Fans will recall that the star was hospitalized some time back for mild kidney failure, blood clots in his lungs and an enlarged right ventricle in his heart. She said Cannon's doing much better that the best thing was his decision to leave his radio show and focus on his shows "America's Got Talent" and "Up All Night".  She also stated the importance of a lifestyle change. The two have twins together, Moroccan (a boy) and Monroe (a girl). Be sure to catch Fox's "American Idol" as the top 24 are finally selected. It's anyone's guest what will happen with contestants still competing for a final spot on the show. Be sure to catch actor/writer/director/producer Tyler Perry's new film "Good Deeds" when it hits theaters this weekend. It's sure to be filled with something to make viewers laugh and cry. What we've come to expect from Perry. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "Criminal Minds" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Whitney" on NBC. Happy hump day!