Tuesday Tales

Opening statements in the first degree murder trial of rapper Lil Boosie began today. The prosecution claimed that Boosie hired a hitman to kill Terry Boyd on his behalf, while the defense claimed that there was no animosity between the two, sense Boosie and the victim's sister have a child together. The prosecution has 30 potential witnesses slated to testify at the trial. Rapper Kanye West may have reneged on a promise made to producer Swizz Beatz. West was set to appear at a fund raising event hosted by Swizz, but was a no show. Swizz teased the crowd for minutes before it evident that West would not make it. West sent protege Big Sean to fill in for him instead. Meanwhile, he and girlfriend Kim Kardashian continue their rumored romance. Kardashian was reportedly seen cruising around Los Angeles in West's vehicle while West was in New York. Actor John Travolta has been sued by a massage therapist who claims the actor touched him inappropriately during a massage. Travolta is counter suing both the therapist and his attorney claiming he was on the East Coast at the time of the alleged incident. No word on a court date as yet. Beyonce fans who've fretted over the fact that the singer's three Atlantic City dates have sold out should worry no more. The new mom has added an additional date and tickets go on sale Friday. Fans will get an opportunity to see more pictures of model Amber Rose. Boyfriend Wiz Khalifa  recently had his cell phone stolen, although the Pittsburgh rhyme spitter says the phone contains no nude photos. No word on whether he's offering a reward for the return of the phone. Former Miss USA Kenya Moore has been added to the cast of "The Real Housewives Of Atlanta". Rumor also has it that producers are in talks with the mother of singer Ne-Yo's daughter as well. No word on when Ms Moore's first episodes will air. During a recent interview with Bootleg Kev's Hot 97.5 radio show, rapper 50 Cent discussed the possibility of reuniting with former protege The Game and why G-Unit Records was dropped from Interscope Records. On Game, the G-Unit general hinted that the two may record together again. As for G-Unit Records, he stated that the deal he worked out for his artists was so lucrative, that Interscope couldn't afford to keep them. In the meantime, 50's next album is slated for release on July 2. On May 15, he'll release "The Lost Tape", a highly anticipated Gangsta Grillz mixtape with DJ Drama. OutKast member Andre 300 is slated to portray the late Jimi Hendrix in a biopic. The film will shoot in Ireland and is to be written and directed by John Ridley, who also directed "Three Kings" and "U-Turn". The film will focus on the period when Hendrix recorded his debut album "Are You Experience?" in England in 1966 and 1967. The album helped launch Hendrix to international stardom. No word on when the film will hit theaters. On DVD: "Underworld: Awakening", "The Vow", "Tim & Eric's Billion Dollar Movie" and "Mother's Day". Be sure to tune in to the "Dancing With The Stars" results show. It's getting down to the wire, and only time will tell who will walk away with the grand prize. The finale of "The Voice" airs tonight as well. On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and "Fashion Star" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!