Friday, May 4, 2012

Friday Facts

As most fans know, there was drama between Nas, his daughter and the child's mother regarding his single "Daughter". The mother blasted Nas on Twitter for the song, until the daughter Destiny smoothed things over. Now, reportedly Destiny will appear in her father's next music video. No word on when the video will be released. Despite two citations for marijuana possession, Wiz Khalifa doesn't seemed concerned. He took to Twitter to address fans who asked about the incidents, and responded that things happen in life. Kim Kardashian has an explanation for Kanye West's pants being down low enough to see his thighs in a photo that recently hit the internet. She claims it was a wardrobe malfunction. As he was getting out of the car, his belt hit the door handle. If Ms Kardashian says so. DeAngelo fans will be happy to know that he will continue his comeback with an appearance at the Essence Music Festival this July. For those who may not be aware, he performed a  few dates overseas a few months ago, and it looks like the performances will continue. He has an album due soon as well. Rihanna will be the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" tomorrow. NFL quarterback Eli Manning of the New York Giants will host. Cee-Lo Green's past may come back to haunt him. Star magazine has reported an incident of a few years ago where he was arrested for domestic violence. He was also ordered to undergo counseling and drug and alcohol testing as well. So far, no comment from the "Voice" judge. The custody battle between actress Halle Berry and her ex is heating up. The ex is now asking that his attorneys fees be paid, in addition to child support. No word on a settlement as yet. Sad news out of the world of hip hop. Adam "MCA" Yauch, of the legendary group The Beastie Boys has died of cancer. He was 47. He announced his battle with the disease back in 2009. He was a founding member of the Beastie Boys who rose to fame in the 1980's with such hits as "Brass Monkey", "Fight For Your Right" and "Sure Shot". He also directed a number of the Beastie Boys music videos, as well as their 2006 concert film, "Awesome; I F--kin Shot That!". In 2002, Yauch opened the recording studio Oscilloscope Laboratories in New York City. The label branched out into producing films, including his directorial film debut "Gunnin For That #1Spot", "Exit Through The Gift Shop" and "The Messenger". Though he was born to Jewish parents, he later turned to Buddhism and became heavily involved in the Free Tibet Movement, even co-organizing the Tibetan Freedom Concerts of the late nineties. He is survived by his wife Dechen Wangdu and daughter Tenzin Losin Yauch. His musical legacy will live on. It was British week on "American Idol" and American girl Skyer Laine was given the boot. Tune in next week as the remaining four finalist compete for the grand prize. In theaters this weekend: "The Avengers". On the tube: "The Finder" on Fox, "Undercover Boss" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Who Do You Think You Are?" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

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