Wednesday Roundup

R&B singer Usher and ex-wife Tameka have been ordered by a judge to work out a custody arrangement through mediation. Reportedly Tameka wants Usher stripped of his joint physical and legal custody of the couple's two children. The custody battle between the two has been brewing for sometime, and here's hoping something is worked out for the sake of the children. There was a three alarm fire at actor/writer/director Tyler Perry's studio. No one was injured and authorities are investigating the incident. Soft drink giant Pepsi will commemorate the anniversary of the release of Michael Jackson's "Bad" album with a new add campaign. No word on when the add will appear. Cash Money Records CEO Bryan "Birdman" Williams has confirmed that he will be starting Cash Money Films soon. The company's first project will be a film called "Rich Boy" starring Lil Wayne. No word on a release date yet. Meanwhile, rapper Nicki Minaj will head out on a cross-country tour this summer. The first date will reportedly be in Chicago. Fans are certainly in for a treat. Rapper Nas's latest single "Daughter" has caused quite a bit of friction between he and his daughter Destiny and the child's mother. The mother blasted the Queensbridge rapper for the song on Twitter before the daughter asked mom to keep her cool. Destiny even tweeted that she was hanging out with dad a few days ago. Congratulations to singer Jessica Simpson are in order. She gave birth to a baby girl. It's her first child. Congratulations to rapper Ice T and wife CoCo may or may not be in order as well. Rumor has it that the two are expecting, but a tweet was sent out denying the rumor. Model Naomi Campbell will star in a new reality series for Oxygen called "The Face". The show will feature models competing for an endorsement deal. No word on when it will air. Queen Latifah will host the upcoming Long Beach Gay & Lesbian Pride event for the first time.This news got Twitter buzzing about whether the rapper/actress should come out of the closet once and for all. At any rate, congratulations to her. Jaleel White and partner Kym Johnson were sent home on "Dancing With The Stars" last night. Tune in next week as the remaining  contestants compete for the grand prize. The remaining finalist will compete on Fox's "American Idol" tonight. Tune in. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "Survivor: One World" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" on NBC. Happy hump day!