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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Tuesday Tales

Rapper Flo Rida now owes a concert promoter $80,000. The promoter claims the MC was scheduled to perform in Australia, but reneged when it was time to take the stage. The Florida native reportedly acted very diva like before backing out of the show. The rapper has not responded to the allegations. The late Tupac Shakur made a splash at the Coachella Festival. He made a surprise appearance at the closing set of rapper/producer Dr Dre via a hologram. This was done with the approval of the rapper's mother Afeni Shakur, who watched  the concert via the internet. She was apparently in on the surprise, and was contacted by Dr Dre for permission to use the hologram in exchange for a generous donation to the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation. A hologram of the late Nate Dogg was to appear at the concert as well, but was  pulled at the last moment. The show continues next week in Indio, California. Singer Rihanna will be the musical guest on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" on May 5. New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning will host the show. In other Rihanna news, reportedly Robert Kardashian has been texting the singer in the hopes of the two getting together, but has not received a response. Rapper Drake has apparently has a new love interest. He's now dating a new Rock Nation signee. The father of rapper Nicki Minaj has let it be known that he's none too pleased with her claims during a recent "Nightline" interview that she grew up in an abusive home. The First Lady of Young Money stated that when she was growing up, her father was an alcoholic who was violent toward her mother. Omari Maraj released a stated saying that while he did have anger issues, things never to the point that the star described. So far, Minaj hasn't responded to his comments. Tamar Braxton graces the cover of the latest issue of Sister 2 Sister magazine. The reality star discusses her career, her relationship with her husband and what's next for her. Sister 2 Sister magazine is on newsstands now. First Lady Michelle Obama graces the cover of the latest issue of Ebony magazine. The magazine features a story on celebrity moms. Ebony magazine is on newsstands now. Be sure to catch the "Dancing With The Stars" results show. Last night was Latin night, with Carlos Santana whipping the crowd into a frenzy. See who goes home tonight. The competition continues on tomorrow on Fox's "American Idol" as the top finalist perform for the judges and viewer votes. On DVD: "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol", "Born To Be Wild", "The Divide" and "Shame". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Last Man Standing" on ABC and "The Biggest Loser" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

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