Thursday Dish

Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz has been released from custody after being arrested for carrying what authorities thought were brass knuckles on a plane. The MC explained that the item was actually a four-finger ring that spelled the word dope on it. He went on to say in an interview regarding the matter that the authorities weren't pleased with his swag, he collects jewelry, and the four-finger ring is just one on many pieces he carries with him. Singer Ray J has been released from the hospital after an illness that turned out to be a blood clot. He flew from China, then to Las Vegas for the recent Billboard Music Awards and just has to be certain to take care of himself from now on. The Usher/Tameka Raymond drama continues. Tameka reportedly presented evidence in court to prove a nanny caught Usher with a woman who was one of her bridesmaids at the couple's wedding. I think it's time for the two to begin focusing on what's in the best interest of their children. The need two loving parents to help guide them in the best way possible for their futures, not people who will only use them as pawns. Just saying. "American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez is reportedly going all out for her latest beau. She's reportedly inked a deal for a new reality series for him, which will follow him as he whips dancers into shape. The gentleman is reportedly a choreographer, so it should be interesting. No word on when the show will air. Singer Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and others have been named among Maximum magazine's top hot hip hop hotties. Congratulations ladies! Singers John Legend and Robin Thicke are on the lookout for their duet partners for the new reality series "Duets". Each contestants will have an opportunity to sing a duet with each artist. The show premieres tonight.  Tired of label delays, 50 Cent says it's July 3 or bust for his next studio album. He says he'll release his next album, whether it has any promotion or not. He says he doesn't want to keep sitting on records, even if everything isn't in order, the new album will be released on July 3. In the meantime, the G-Unit general released a mixtape with DJ Drama, "The Lost Tape", this week. Actress Lisa Raye graces the cover of the latest issue of Jet magazine. She discusses the rumored friction between she and former "Single Ladies" co-star Stacy Dash, the new season of the show, her daughter Kia and her tips for stepping out of one's comfort zone. Rapper Kanye West premiered his film "Cruel Summer" at the Cannes Film Festival recently. Many stars turned out for the premiere, including West's girlfriend Kim Kardashian. West stated that the film isn't quite finished, calling it a rough draft. He says it was a dream of his to create a fully immersive film experience. The latest issue of Jet magazine is on newsstands now. "American Idol" has a new champ. Philip Phillips won the eleventh season of the competition, which is an upset due to some assuming that Jessica Sanchez would win. Congratulations to Mr Phillips. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Duets" on ABC and "The Office" on NBC. Happy Thursday!