Friday Facts

Rapper Snoop Dogg has never hidden his love of cannabis, no matter how much it gets him into trouble. His latest incident involves the veteran MC denying that he was late for a recent oncert because he stopped for food. He was actually detained for having about 8 grams on marijuana on him. He paid a fine and was later released. Singer Usher has filed a keep away order against a woman who has been stalking him. The woman showed up at his home unannounced, and stated she's married to the R&B star. Fortunately, no one was harmed and this will be the end of the drama. Singer Lauryn Hill will appear in court today on tax ivasion charges. The singer has failed to pay taxes on earned income from 2005-2007. If convicted, she could face a fine and a year in jail. First Lady of Young Money, Nicki Minaj, is finally speaking out about the Chris Brown/Drake brawl that ocurred two weeks ago. During an interview, the MC stated she spoke to Drake and told him that she doesn't approve of talented people doing things that are not conducive to an amazing career. Minaj went on to say that she doesn't believe Drake did anything wrong, and that rumors are rumors. At any rate, let's hope there are no more incidents like the one of a few weeks ago. She also spoke on the Hot 97 controversy of a few weeks ago by saying that she felt she was the victim of a double standard. She'll be touring across the country with 2 Chainz and the two will reportedly do a song together. Chicago MC Chief Keef reached a major milestone when he announced that he'd signed a deal with Interscope Records. It appears that not eveyone is breaking out the champagne. In a scathing blog, fellow Chicago native Rhymefest denounced his fellow MC's music as promoting senseless violence and also condemed the record labels and radio stations for promoting him. He went on to argue that instead of promoting Keef and his ilk,  more attention should be paid to artist who do good, including Killer Mike, Lupe Fiasco, Brother Ali, and himself. So far, no comment from Keef. Be sure to catch the BET Awards this Sunday. Actor Samuel L. Jackson will host the event. In theaters this weekend: "Magic Mike", "Moon Rise Kingdom" and "People Like Us", "Ted" and "Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Undercover Boss" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "U.S. Olympic Trials" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Singer R Kelly has cancelled his tour due to a medical emergency. He's suffering from complications from surgery he had on his vocal cords a while back. He also cancelled an appearance on "The Today Show" and "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" as well. Kelly's representatives say they don't know when he'll be back out on the road again. Singer Rihanna escaped a London hotel fire recently. She tweeted a picture of herself in the back of a cab saying that she'd been roaming the streets for some time. No reports of any injuries. Tamar Braxton and R Kelly protege K Michelle have begun a Twitter beef of sorts. K Michelle reportedly threw the first punch by saying that Tamar should fall back. And the battle continues. Everyone needs to grow up. It looks like Oprah Winfrey is really is keep up with the Kardashians. After interviewing the clan on "Oprah's Next Chapter", the clan will have the media mogul on their show. She won't be interviewing them, they'll tape her interviewing them. Singer Mary J. Blige is finally speaking out about the controversial Burger King ad of two months ago. During an interview with Hot 97 host Angie Martinez, Blige stated she did what she thought would be a great branding opportunity. She went on to say that she looked for a remix she did with Fat Joe and got more than she bargined for when she saw Burger King, chicken and buffoonery. She went on to say that she'd never do anything to disrespect Black culture. She also took the opportunity to shoot down rumors that she was paid $2 million dollars for the ad. She says it wasn't a money thing, but it was about a branding opportunity. As the summer movie and television season rolls on, it will be interesting to see what networks and studios do to get viewers to tune in and bodies in theaters. One film to look out for is Tyler Perry's "Medea's Witness Protection". It's another hilarious adventure with the sharp witted grandmother. "Medea's Witness Protection" hits theaters tomorrow. As for the television season, as mentioned previously, the networks are currently airing trailors for their new shows, although it's too early to tell which shows will be a hit with audiences. Fox has "Ben & Kate" and ABC has "Nashville", among others. They look interesting enough, but as I said viewers will make the final verdict. In the meantime, the summer television is in full swing and viewers should check out "America's Got Talent" and "So You Think You Can Dance" for sure. On the tube: 'Take Me Out" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, ""Duets" on ABC and "U.S. Olympic Trials" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

A boxing promoter is looking to capitalize on the recent Chris Brown/Drake brawl. He's offering the two one million dollars each to participate in a boxing match, with proceeds going to help abused women. So far, no response from either. Rapper 50 Cent is recovering from back and neck injuiries suffered in a car accident. As mentioned previously, a mat truck rear-ended his SUV. The G-Unit general has been released from the hospital, and his representatives say he's doing well. A photographer was taught that no means no when it comes to Rihanna. As the gentleman attempted to take a picture of the star, he was reportedly slapped by her bodyguard. So far, no word on any charges being pressed. Grammy Award winning singer Alicia Keys is on the verge of releasing a new album soon. The singer posted a video message to fans updating them on the album's status and added that she's entered a new phase of her life. While she didn't give away the title of her new album, which will be her fifth, she did tweet #AKNew Day, leading some to speculate that the album will be called New Day. Fans should have more great music to look forward to. Teen sensation Justin Bieber continues his reign on the charts. His sophomore album, "Believe", which hit stores on June 19, sold 374,000 copies it's first week, marking it Justin's biggest chart debut yet. The album edged out Madonna's MDNA for top honors on Billboard this year, besting Madge's 359,000 debut in March. The album is lead by the singles "Boyfriend" and "As Long As You Love Me" featuring Big Sean. He may have some serious competition though. Chris Brown's new album, "Fortune", is due in stores next week. "America's Got Talent" continues tonight as contestants via for the grand prize. Although summer has just begun, the major networks have all begun giving viewers sneak peeks at their fall line ups. While it too early to tell which shows will be hits, some do appear to be worth watching. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "Dogs In The City" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "U.S. Olympic Trials" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Rapper 50 Cent was involved in a serious car accident. His car flipped over when it was  hit by a truck. Both 50 and a passenger were taken to a hospital for treatment. More as this story develops. Soulja Boy now says he was driving the car during his recent accident. He also says he didn't hit the pregnant woman, she hit him and is trying to get paid. It looks like Beyonce may have changed her mind about Kim Kardashian. Pictures of the two together have surfaced, and they were also seen singing and dancing at a Jay Z/Kanye West show recently. Meanwhile, a friend of Kris Humphries says Humphries never confided anything in her regarding his relationship with Kim. Three years after the death of one of  his most famous patients, Dr Conrad Murray still maintains his innocence. He also adds that he should have testified in his own defense at  his trial. The John Travolta saga continues. Yet another male masseuse has come forward claiming that the actor behaved inappropriately in his presence. He says when Travolta asked for a neck massage, and he obliged, Travolta then removed his towel exposing his erect penis. No word on a court date. After years of denying any involvement in the 1994 shooting and robbery of Tupac Shakur, hip hop mogul Jimmy "Henchman" Roseman has now reportedly reversed himself and admitted his involvement in the assault. Roseman associate Dexter Issac admitted that Roseman paid him $2,5000 to rob Shakur inside Quad Studios. Roseman is currently awaiting sentencing on federal drug trafficking charges. Last week he was indicted on a separate charge that he ordered the fatal shooting of 50 Cent associate Lowell "Lodi Mack" Fletcher in 2009. In addition to starring on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", veteran rapper Ice T. has begun working behind the camera with the release of his documentary "From Nothing To Something". The documentary focuses on the creation of hip hop and where the genre is headed. Kanye West, Q-Tip and many more appear in the film. It's well worth watching. The competition continues on "America's Got Talent" as contestants continue to via for the grand prize. It's anyone's guest who will win. Tune in. The U.S. Olympic Trials continue as well. It will be interesting to see who gets the opportunity to represent the U.S in the summer games. R. Kelly and DMX have new music in stores this week. On DVD: "21 Jump Street", "Wrath Of The Titans", "The Artist" and "Mirror Mirror". On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, ""Last Man Standing" on ABC and "U.S. Olympic Trials" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

Walt Disney is at the top again. The animated Disney film "Brave" topped the weekend box office, earning over $60 million dollars. "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted", "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter", "Prometheus" and ""Snow White & The Huntsman" round out the top five films of the week. Rapper Soulja Boy was in a car accident in Los Angeles. The other driver was pregnant and taken to the hospital where she was treated for injuries. Her husband says Soulja Boy was driving the car, while Soulja Boy's representatives say he wasn't. Police are investigating the accident. As mentioned previously, former "Basketball Wives" star Jennifer Williams had her Bentley repossessed, and it was rumored that she hadn't been making payments. Now, it's been revealed that Jennifer's ex hadn't been making the  payments. Kris Humphries allegedly confided in a girlfriend that ex-wife Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West hooked up before their nuptials. As the divorce battle between the two continues, it's anyone's guest what will be revealed next. The show must go on. Actress Halle Berry is determined to move to France with her daughter, even though it's not clear whether it will be allowed. She's also not allowing the drama between her and the child's father stop her from planning her wedding. Fans who have been waiting to see Maxwell in concert will have to wait awhile. The singer posted an announcement on his web site stating that he's cancelled an upcoming tour. Doctors have ordered him to rest his voice due to vocal cord problems. Rapper Rick Ross will appear on the cover of the July/August issue of XXL magazine. The Maybach Music head opens up about his health, and balancing life as a label head and rap star. The issue also includes an article written by Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz. Meanwhile, Ross and the rest of the Maybach Music crew, including Meek Mill, Wale, Omarion will all take the stage at the BET Awards. The BET Awards will air on July1. Fans can pick up the July/August issue of XXL on July 14. As mentioned previously, all four members of the R&B group 112 have reunited for a tour. The tour began with a concert at the House Of Blues in Atlantic City. Despite being back on stage together for the first time in six years, the group showed no rust, as they went through their hits. They looked and sounded amazing and fans are in for sheer delight as the tour progresses. Welcome back guys! On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, ""How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "The Bachelorette" on ABC and "U.S. Olympic Trials" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

After taking the stage for the first time in twelve years, singer DeAngelo is set to take the stage again at the BET Awards. He's also slated to perform at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans next month. As mentioned previously, after a great deal of personal drama, the singer is ready to get back to work, and is slated to release a new album soon. It's great to have him back. The industry certainly needs a talent like his. Teen sensation Justin Bieber visited Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club where he discussed his interest in hip hop and his friendship with boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr. Regarding hip hop, he says his parents played hip hop for him, and he enjoys incorporating it into his music. He added that he's been listening to Big Sean. His new album, "Believe", features guest spots by Drake, Big Sean and Nicki Minaj. He's also done a song with Rick Ross. As for the friendship with Mayweather, he says the boxing champ reached out to him and the two hit it off. He even accompanied Mayweather into the ring at his request. Bieber added that although he hasn't spoken to Mayweather since he entered prison, he received a text from him saying that he's proud of him and what he's doing. NBA star Tony Parker can be added to the list of individuals suing over the Drake-Chris Brown brawl. The San Antonio Spurs point guard suffered a laceration to his cornea during the melee. Parker says the proprietors shouldn't have let things get too out of hand. The club in question, W.i.P, has been closed for code violations. Paker's lawyer says the club owners should have known about Drake and Chris Brown's feud over Rihanna and that serving both camps bottle service in an enclosed area was like throwing gasoline on the flames. Parker, meanwhile, is set to play with the French national team in this summer's Olympic but will have to sit out for a week as his eye heals. As if it should come as a surprise to anyone, both 50 Cent and Lil Kim are weighing in on the Chris Brown-Drake brawl. In a recent interview with the LA Leakers, 50 Cent stated he wondered if Brown was sensitive about Drake's relationship with Rihanna. In the meantime, Lil Kim has sided with Brown, calling Drake a coward due to his siding with Nicki Minaj over their own beef. It's time everyone involved start behaving like adults. There's enough room in the industry for everyone to become successful, and there's no need for violence. The second part of Oprah Winfrey's interview with the Kardashians will air this weekend. Khloe Kardashian has even gone as far as to say that Kris Humphries is sick for suggesting that Kris Jenner ordered Kim to make the sex tape with Ray J. Tune in. In theaters this weekend: "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter", "Brave" and "Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Undercover Boss" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Whitney" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Actress Halle Berry has been ordered by a judge to pay the father of her child $20,000 a month in child support. This is the end result of a nasty custody battle between the two over their daughter. Berry reportedly wants to move to France with the child and her new beau, but the child's father has let it be known that he's not going to let that happen if he can help it. Here's hoping the two work things out soon for the sake of the child. If the story TMZ recently reported is true, Kris Jenner, mother of Kim Kardashian, is a modern day pimp. The website reports that Kris Humfries confided to a lady love that Jenner not only encouraged Kim to make the infamous sex tape with Ray J, but ordered her to shoot the tape again saying Kim didn't look pretty enough in the first one. There's sure to be more on this story, so stay tuned. Jennifer Williams, of "Basketball Wives" is no longer on the show, and now no longer has her Bentley. After making no payments on the vehicle for three months, it has finally been repossessed. Actress Keisha Knight Pulliam took to Twitter to deny rumors that she's joining the cast of "The Real Housewives Of Atlanta". I'm not certain how the rumor began, but Pulliam definitely squashed it in a hurry. Usher has the number one album in the country, although "Looking For Myself" only moved 125,000 copies. Not to worry. He's sure to receive some of the proceeds from protege Justin Bieber's latest album. After suffering a gunshot wound to the shoulder that sent him to the hospital, Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth is now speaking out about the incident that left him injured and three others dead. He says he's not certain what the altercation was about, but the shooters began running in his direction, which had everyone in the open. Shots were fired, and many were in the wrong place at the wrong time. He added that he's received a lot of support from many in the industry. He received calls from Trey Songz, Rick Ross, and his Grand Hustle boss, T.I. He's a little dismayed, however, by the mainstream media's association of his career as a hip hop artist with the violence. He remains in good spirits while waiting to have the bullet removed from his shoulder. Best wishes. As mentioned previously, Lil Wayne stated in an interview that he's moved on from his beef with Pusha T. Now, it appears that what was thought to be a diss from the G.O.O.D. Music artist may have been an overreaction from the Young Money general. In an interview with Hot 97's Funkmaster Flex, Pusha stated he was surprised by the reaction to "Exodus: 23:1", which he said mentioned no names in particular, and he added that it would be in Wayne's best interest to downplay the beef. Let's hope both do just that. On the tube: "Take Me Out" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "2012 NBA Finals" on ABC and "Justin Bieber: All Around The World" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Rumor has it that Drake has beefed up security after the infamous brawl between he and Chris Brown. Meanwhile, Young Money wants the whole episode to go away, as they believe it's bad for business. In other Young Money news, Nicki Minaj has announced that Atlanta upstart 2 Chainz will open all 14 shows on her upcoming tour, which is slated to begin next month. Kris Humphries may be in hot water. His new love interest has been sopeaned by ex Kim Kardashian's lawyers. They'd like to know if Humphries mentioned to her that his marriage to Kim was a publicity stunt. The divorce drama has been going on for some time, and only time will tell when it will all end. Four months after the death of his ex-wife Whitney Houston, singer Bobby Brown tied the knot with manager Alicia Etheridge. Reportedly, all of Brown's children were present, expect Bobbi Kristina. Is a castmember of "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" really a male? That's the rumor circulating about  a castmember of the reality show. The woman tweeted a nude photo of herself to shut the rumor down, although only time will tell whether that will help quell the gossip. Stay tuned. Rapper Flava Flav has avoided jail time by forking over 25,000 in back child support to the mother of three of his seven children. He was on the verge of serving jail time before coming up with the cash. He's not out of the woods just yet, however. He still has 1,000 left to pay. Someone decided to make it rain outside a Houston gentleman's club. According to Fox 26 News, local artist Trae Tha Truth was among those injured in a shooting that left two men and one woman dead. Trae and another male patron were taken to the hospital while police inspected the crime scene. According to eye witnesses, about 20 shots were fired in the parking lot of Scores Carabet. A tweet from the rapper stated he had suffered a minor gunshot wound. In a posted picture, the rapper, who has inked a deal with T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records, is seen posing with a hospital staff member. Police have not identified whether there was more than one shooter. It looks like Chicago upstart Chief Keef has one supporter in Atlanta rapper T.I. Although the 17-year-old rhyme slinger signed with Interscope after a bidding war that included T.I's Grand Hustle Records, Tip says he's glad that the young artist did what was best for himself and his family. He added that he believes Keef is the voice of a new generation in hip hop. Still no word on when his label debut will hit stores. Rapper Lil Wayne is downplaying the beef with rapper Pusha T. In a recent interview, the Young Money CEO stated that there's no beef, despite the fact that Pusha threw the first punch with the single "Exodus 23:1". Weezy says he reacted to the track and he's ready to move on. Let's hope so. Fans have Slaughterhouse gracing the cover of The Source when the issue hits newsstands to look forward to. Royce Da 5'9", Joe Budden, Joell Oritz and Crooked I open up about their mindset and the release of their sophomore album as a group. The issue also contains a tribute to Beastie Boy founding member Adam "MCA" Yauch. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "Dogs In The City" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Justin Bieber: All Around The World" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

More fallout over the Chris Brown-Drake brawl. Yet another club goer is suing saying she suffered a spinal injury during the malee. Her lawyer has suggested that Drake was reckless and negligent in the matter. No word on a court date. Meanwhile, rapper Meek Mill now says the brawl was started by club goers, not Drake or Chris Brown. Fans will remember that Meek Mill and Brown had a Twitter beef going, but the two have now mended fences. Tweets were exchanged between the two indicating they've buried the hatchet.  Could there be trouble in paradise? Rapper Kanye West has booked two shows on July 6 and 7 alone. This means girlfriend Kim Kardashian will be able to attend. Fans will recall Kardashian hasn't able to attend any event that Jay Z and Beyonce attend at the same time because Beyonce doesn't want to be near her. In the meantime,  Jay Z continues to make major moves in the industry. He along with six others will run the new playing facility of the New Jersey Nets. He'll run day to day operations, and work with employees as well. He's also scheduled an headlining performance at the venue on September 28.  Rapper Lil Wayne is speaking out about pulling Nicki Minaj out of New York radio station Hot 97's Summer Jam concert. He says all females deserve the ultimate respect, and when he heard about the Minaj incident, he pulled the plug. He added no one who works with him will be disrespected as long as he's on the planet. Enough said. Comedian Arsenio Hall has announced that he's inked a deal with CBS Television Distribution to host a new late night talk show. While there's no word on when the show will air, it will be nice to see Hall on television again. He hasn't hosted a show since the 1990s. As the summer movie season continues, it will be interesting to see what studios have in store for movies goers. At the moment, several films have made a splash, and only time will tell what's next. In the meantime, the networks are preparing their summer lineups. There are some interesting offerings, however, only time will tell which shows will be a hit and which ones will bite the dust quickly. For those without cable, Bounce TV has added two new shows to it's lineup. A sitcom starring Omar Gooding titled "Family Time" and a stand up comedy show titled "Uptown Comedy", which comic Joe Torry hosts. Both shows are well worth viewing. Actor/comedian Cedric The Entertainer graces the cover of the latest issue of Jet magazine. He serves as guest editor and discusses his career, his new sitcom and what's next for him. The latest issue of Jet magazine is on newsstands now.  Teens everywhere are probably asking for the new Justin Bieber CD, as it hit stores today. On DVD: "Jeff Who Lives At Home", "Project X" "The FP" and "Wanderlust". One tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night" on ABC, "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The animated film "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" topped the weekend box office once again, earning over $35 million dollars. "Prometheus", ""Rock Of Ages", "Snow White & The Huntsman" and "That's My Boy" round out the top five films of the week. More fallout over the Drake-Chris Brown brawl. Drake may be charged with reckless endangerment in the matter, despite a representative's claim that the rapper left the New York City hot spot W.I.P. before the fight began. In addition, a club goer is suing. The woman was in the V.I.P. section of the club the night of the incident, and suffered injuries that required several stitches, and even had to have a tedious shot. Meanwhile, the club owner was arrested, although he claimed he had nothing to do with the brawl. It appears he had several outstanding warrants for him. No word on a court date. Drake, in the meantime, is not cooperating with the police in the matter, while Chris Brown is. Heaven only knows where things will go from here. Stay tuned.  Singer Mary J. Blige's charity is firing back at the bank that is now suing it for defaulting on a loan. The charity now says that had the bank done it's homework, it would have known the charity was broke, and couldn't possibly pay a loan back. Fans will recall that the bank sued claiming the charity defaulted on a 250,000 loan. Blige did take responsibility in the matter by saying she didn't have all the right people in the right places doing the right things. No word on  a settlement. Congratulations to actress Meagan Good are in order. She and her film executive fiance tied the knot over the weekend. No word on a honeymoon. Fans who caught the Oprah Winfrey interview with Kim Kardashian will be happy to know that the second part of the interview will air next week. Kardashian will discuss the infamous sex tape with Ray J. and other details about her life and career. 16-year-old Chicago native Chief Keef and inked a deal with Interscope Records, according to MTV News. The hip hop newcomer broke the news after performing at the Annual Birthday Bash concert put on by Atlanta radio station Hot 107.9. Keef rose to fame after the video for the single "I Don't Like" went viral following it's release in March. It currently has 6.5 million views on You Tube. The rapper saw his profile rise even higher after fellow Chicago native Kanye West decided to remix the song, originally produced by yet another Chicago native Young Chop for a G.O.O.D. Music version featuring Pusha T., Big Sean and Jadakiss. The MC stated that he liked what Interscope had to say. The fact that the label has 50 cent and Eminem was a deciding factor as well. He was pursued by several labels. Cash Money, Bad Boy, Grand Hustle and Def Jam were all in the running. No word on when fans can expect his major label debut. West Coast rap icon Tone Loc collapsed while on an Austin TX stage on Friday. Temperatures inside the Moody Theater where he performed were over 100 degrees before the rapper took a nose-dive mid-concert. Although heat exhaustion is being blamed, it's also suspected that Loc could have suffered a seizure. A similar incident occurred last fall in which Tone Loc collapsed on stage in Atlanta. Loc returned to the stage thirty minutes later after resting and getting some water. The following night he performed at another Texas venue without incident. The competition continues on "America's Got Talent". Contestants will try once again to impress judges, the studio audience and viewing audience as they vie for the grand prize. On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, 'How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "The Bachlorette" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Sad news out of Hollywood. Actress Yvette Wilson, star of the hit shows "Moesha" and "The Parkers", has died of cervical cancer. Prayers are sent to her family and friends. May she rest in peace. Singer Chris Brown is cooperating with authorities in an investigation into a recent brawl between he and rapper Drake's entourages at a New York City nightclub. According to reports, the two were sitting in the VIP section of the club, when fighting broke out after Brown sent over a peace offering to Drake, a 2,000 bottle of champagne, which Drake rejected. He reportedly also sent over a written message that said "I'm still f****** Rihanna". Bottles and ice were thrown between the two tables, and when Brown attempted to leave, he was confronted by several members of Drake's entourage, who took off their shirts. He was hit in the chin with the bottle, and his model girlfriend, Karrueche Tran suffered a concussion. While Brown's attorney blames Drake for the incident, a representative for the MC stated that he wasn't in the club, and would never get involved in anything that would cause harm to others. Police are currently look for the rapper to interview him. Singer R Kelly is the latest star to get into hot water with Uncle Sam. The singer/songwriter producer reportedly owes the IRS over 4 million dollars in back taxes. He reportedly owes taxes from a few years back. There had been talk of the sale of Kelly's home to cover the debt, but the home was put in foreclosure some time ago. No word on when or how the matter will be resolved. A Twitter beef of sorts has begun between Roscoe Dash and Meek Mill. The two exchanged words on the social networking site regarding Chris Brown. Roscoe Dash reportedly threw the first punch by saying that he'd lost respect for both Drake and Meek Mill due to their rumored fight over Rihanna. Meek Mill, of course, responded with some not so kind words for Dash of his own. Here's hoping the beef doesn't get physical. Singer Usher showed another side of himself to fans during a recent concert by grabbing a guitar to perform a selection from his upcoming album, "Looking For Myself". He got the crowd involved by asking them to sing along, and they obliged. Singer Mary J. Blige is embracing her inner rock goddess. She appears in the musical "Rock Of Ages", which hits theaters this weekend. One can only hope the film does well. Wu Tang Clan member RZA has gotten started a project in time for Father's Day. He'll travel to juvenile halls across the country to conduct a fatherhood workshop for residents. He'll discuss dressing, feeding and other parenting duties. Way to go RZA! In theaters this weekend: "Rock Of Ages" and "That's My Boy". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Undercover Boss" on CBS, "Countdown To Niagara: The Greatest Megastunts Of All Time" on ABC and "Whitney" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Some seem to know the perfect place and time to make their move. Robbers broke into rapper Kanye West Los Angeles home, and made off with several items. A neighbor reportedly saw the thieves leaving with some of West's belongings and called police. The would be robbers also dropped some items while making their get away. Meanwhile, a photo of a nude woman West tweeted that was mistaken for girlfriend Kim Kardashian is a fake. It's unclear how the rumor stated, but fans can be sure it isn't Kim in the photo. In the meantime, Kris Humphries is still making certain his new love interest keeps her lips sealed. Reportedly, her attorney has revealed that Humphries has had  his representatives contact the hotel where she works to inform them that she's been running a brothel in their establishment. Stay tuned, as this story gets stranger by the day. Rapper Cannabis has an explanation for not writing his rhymes like normal. He says he had an injury which prevents him from writing like normal, and has had to resort to other measures to get the music done. Hope he gets better soon. Evelyn Lozada, Kandi Burruss, Taymar Braxton and Chrissy Lampkin all grace the cover of the latest issue of Vibe magazine. In the article, the ladies discuss the success of each of their shows, why their considered roll models, and what's in their futures. The latest issue of Vibe magazine is on newsstands now. As mentioned previously, the 90's R&B group 112 has reunited and will begin a tour soon, as announced via Twitter. The first show takes place on June 23 in Atlantic City. Welcome back guys!. On the tube: "Take Me Out" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "2012 NBA Finals" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Singer Rihanna took to Twitter to shoot down rumors that she used a body double in her recent ads for Armani jeans. She even went as far as to ask who the person was in her place. Rapper T.I. has a new acting gig. He's signed on to do several guest spots on a television series on cable. The recent mending of fences between Jennifer Williams and Evelyn Lozada has sparked rumors that there will be another season of "Basketball Wives". So far, there's no word on when the new season will air. "Real Housewives Of Atlanta" star NeNe Leakes will reportedly have her own clothing line.  No word on when it will arrive in stores. Kim Kardashian isn't doing much to stop the rumors regarding she and Kanye West. She recently posted a picture of the two in Air Nike Yeezes with the caption his and hers. Singer Brittany Spears was named music's sexiest female star by Billboard magazine. Beyonce and Lady Gaga also received honorable mentions as well. Justin Bieber was named sexiest male music star. Eddie Murphy and his latest lady love Roxy have been making the rounds. Pictures of the two in Hawaii with Murphy's children have surfaced, and it's anyones's guest how long the relationship will last. Best wishes to the happy couple.  Singer Brandy graces the cover of the latest issue of Upscale magazine. She discusses her career, past trials  and her future in the article. Upscale magazine is on newsstands now. Four days after denouncing hip hop and deleting her Twitter account, Azealia Banks returned to the social networking site to release a new single "Aquababe" and also announced a new video for the single "Liquorice". She quit Twitter saying that the social networking site made her "too accessible" and vowed to switch to Tumblr instead. At some point, she had a change of heart. Although she offered no explanation for the about face, she went into promotion mode. "Aquababe", the first single from her upcoming mixtape, "Fantasea", and produced by Machinedrum, features a bass heavy beat and Banks rapping like a young Foxy Brown. It's pure hip hop, although she stated she no longer wanted to be a rapper or associated with hip hop. No word on when "Fantasea" will hit stores and the internet. It looks like a wild night out in a Florida nightclub has come back to haunt Bad Boy rapper Machine Gun Kelly. According to TMZ, William Long, a bouncer at the club where Kelly got into a brawl is suing the rapper for 15,000. Long claims he was hit by a broken bottle thrown by Kelly and nearly lost a finger. He also included graphic images of the injury, which put him in the hospital for eight days and required several surgeries. Kelly tweeted about the incident and didn't seem concerned. It looks like the matter hasn't been settled yet. The competition on "So You Think You Can Dance" continues tonight as contestants battle it out for the grand prize. Tune in tonight. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "Dogs In The City" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and ""Betty White's Their Off Their Rockers" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

It looks like the latest celebrity hook up will be Lauryn Hill and Nas. Nas has reportedly always had a crush on Lauryn, although the two have never been single at the same time. The two will, however, work on new music together. Fans will recall the last time the two worked together was on Nas' single "If I Ruled The World". Singer Chris Brown appeared on BET's "106 & Park" yesterday. When asked what his favorite tunes were for the  moment, Brown replied, "Birthday Cake". Brown, of course, appears on the remix of the song with ex-girlfriend Rihanna. Rapper Waka Flocka Flame says that Jay Z, Kanye West, Rick Ross and other hip hop heavyweights need to thank him for their success because they've all bitten his style. Funny how things work out for someone with only one album to his credit. Just when it looked like they wouldn't appear anywhere anytime soon, the Kardashians will sit down with Oprah Winfrey for an interview on "Oprah's Next Chapter" this Sunday. The show will also include the second part of her interview with rapper 50 Cent. Rapper Jay Z continues to build his empire. He's teamed up with Duracel to launch a wireless charging device which will be available in coffee shops, gyms and other areas. No word on when the device will be on the market. The upcoming BET Awards just got bigger with R&B star Usher and two of hip hop's brightest new stars, 2 Chainz and Big Sean, being added to the list of performers who will grace the stage. Usher will perform on the BET stage for the first time since 2010, when he performed his hit "There Goes My Baby" from the album "Raymond Vs Raymond". 2 Chainz will join Big Sean. Big Sean is up for several awards, including Best New Artist, Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Collaboration for his song "Chardonnay" with Kanye West and Roscoe Dash. The BET Awards will air on BET and Centric on July 1. Drake has responded to claims he purchased a Rolex which belonged to a New York attorney from a New York jeweler. As mentioned previously, a New York attorney dropped his Rolex off at the jeweler's for a cleaning, only to discover it was nowhere to be found when he returned to pick it up. According to a statement from his representative, Drake claims he knows nothing about the missing watch and purchased the piece, which he can be seen wearing on the cover of his latest album, "Take Care", directly from the jeweler. "America's Got Talent" continues its new season tonight as contestants compete for the grand prize. Waka Flocka Flame and Bow Wow have new music in stores this week. On DVD: "Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows", "Tyler Perry's Good Deeds", "Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance" and "Superman Vs The Elite". On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "2012 NBA Finals" on ABC and "American Ninja Warrior" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The animated film "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" topped the weekend box office, earning over $60 million dollars. "Prommetheus", "Snow White And The Huntsman", "Men In Black 3" and "Marvel's The Avengers" round out the top five films of the week. A Manhattan attorney is suing a New York jeweler. Reportedly, the man took his Rolex to the jeweler to be cleaned, only to find it missing when he returned to pick it up. It somehow wound up on the wrist of rapper Drake. He can be seen wearing the expensive piece on the cover of his album "Take Care". No word on a court date as yet. Singer/rapper Lauryn Hill says there's a very good reason for her trouble with the IRS. She says the neglected to pay the taxes she owes because she went underground to protect her family. Hill posted a statement regarding the matter on her blog, which seems a bit outrageous, considering the circumstances. The  man convicted on killing three of singer Jennifer Hudson's family  has requested a new trial and may get one. He's asked for the new trial indicating that Hudson's testimony in the case was irrelevant. No word on a new trial date. Not only are Kanye West's new line of sneakers flying off store shelves, the rapper was reportedly given a $750,000 Lamborginhn by girlfriend Kim Kardashian for his 35th birthday. This, of course, has ex Kris Humphries crying foul, as he's stated that Kim defrauded him. In other Kardashian/Humphries news, Humphries attorney has asked his new lady love to keep quite about their relationship, since the legal battle with Kim is still going on. Singer DeAngleo returned to the stage for the first time in twelve years over the weekend and reportedly wowed the crowd. As most know now, the singer has dealt with his share of personal drama over the years, and appears to be getting his life back on track. He's due to release a new album soon. Fans who've been wondering where Houston rapper Mike Jones is may not get an answer anytime soon. During an interview with bet.com, fellow Houston rapper Slim Thug stated he didn't know where Jones was and that he couldn't remember the last time the two spoke. He did indicate that he'd like to hang out with his friend. Jones was part of the early 2000's wave of Houston rap talent that included Paul Wall and Chamillionaire. He released his debut album "Who's Mike Jones?" in 2005, and even gave fans easy access by giving them his phone number. The album included the hit single "Still Tippin". Slim went on to say that whatever Jones is going through, he should shake it off and return to the industry. Jones's website indicated that he's working on new music, although no other information is available. Let's hope he gets back to doing what he does best soon. Fans of 90's R&B group 112 will be happy to know that it's been announced via Twitter that the group has reunited and is preparing to tour soon. The tour will begin later this month in Atlantic City. The members of the group have all been working on solo projects, and will continue to do so, followed by new music from the group. Welcome back fellas! On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "The Bachelorette" on ABC and 2012 Stanley Cup Final" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Rapper Wale reportedly let a female journalist know he wasn't too pleased with her personal assessment of him and his music after learning of her review of a recent concert appearance. The  journalist stated that during the show he pranced around the stage. Upon hearing this, Wale confronted the woman, even going so far as to yell and point at her. The  journalist is standing by her statements, and even took things a step further by saying that females in hip hop are expected to remain silent regarding the bad behavior of males. Good for her. Singer/rapper Lauryn Hill is reportedly in hot water with the IRS. Hill has been charged with tax evasion, and has reportedly not paid taxes from 2005-2007. Most of her income has come from her debut album "The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill", and film appearances as well. She's due in court on June 29. She faces a year in jail and a 100,000 fine. It looks like model/actress Tyra Banks is going the Jennifer Lopez route. She's begun dating a younger man, whom she's been seeing for several months now. She's 38 and he's 25. Here's wishing the couple the best. Ciara is gearing up for a comeback. After leaving Jive Records in 2011, the Grammy Award winner has found a home at Epic Records and is ready to release her fifth studio album "One Woman Army". She released the album's first single "Sweat" via Twitter. The song features a verse from fellow Atlanta artist 2 Chainz. She also toasted champagne with friends at an album listening party in New York. Jermaine Dupri, La La, Tricky Stewart and her boss LA Reid were all in attendance. During an interview with MTV News for the promotion of "That's My Boy", in which she co-stars with Adam Sandler, the singer promised fans are in for a treat when the album is released. It will mark the first release from the songstress since 2010's "Basic Instinct". It featured the single "Ride", for which a controversial video was made. The album was a commercial disappointment, producing the lowest chart debut in her career. After abruptly cancelling a planned trip to the UK this week, singer Rihanna took time to respond to reports regarding the reason for the cancellation. British newspaper The Sun reported that the "Birthday Cake" singer pulled out because she's burned herself out drinking, smoking and partying hard. Rihanna, of course, took to Twitter to respond. She wrote she cancelled not because she's sick, she pushed the trip back to spend time with family. She then had a few choice words for The Sun, which won't be repeated here. At any rate, she had been planning to ship off to London for a 10-week stay. It's unclear when her new departure date will be, but she's scheduled to perform at two festivals in the UK in the coming weeks. Radio 1's Hackney Weekend and the Wireless festival. In theaters this weekend: "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" and "Prometheus". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Undercover Boss" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Whitney" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Singer Erykah Badu has made it clear that she's none too pleased with a video director's decision to release a video featuring her sister and the rock bank Flaming Red Lips. Reportedly, the video is quite explicit, and Badu was promised some editing would be done. The director has released the video without the editing promised. Badu indicated she's not pleased with the outcome. The director released a statement issuing an apology, while taking credit for the video. We'll have to wait and see where things go from here. The John Travolta saga continues. Travolta's former secretary now claims the actor had a relationship with his former pilot, until the gentleman became displeased with the fact that Travolta had gained weight and had a body odor. Russell Simmons is now speaking out about the rumors that ex Kimora Lee and her husband Djimon Honsou are splitting by saying he's never approved of their lifestyle, and never paid alimony. Rapper Lil Wayne recently had an accident while skateboarding. Fans shouldn't fear. He should be fine and be able to get back to doing what he does best soon. After blasting the queen of daytime talk Oprah Winfrey by saying she doesn't like rap, rapper 50 Cent will sit down for an interview with the media mogul, which will air later this week. Michael Jackson's daughter Paris will also appear on the same show. Bobbi Kristina Brown will not be prosecuted for underage gambling. As mentioned previously, web site TMZ released video of the teen playing the slot machines at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. The case was dropped due to inefficient evidence. Bobbi Kristina is 19, and the legal gambling age in Vegas is 21. Meanwhile, the trailer for the film "Sparkle", which her mother Whitney  Houston was working on before her death, has been unveiled and should do respectable business at the box office. The film also stars former "American Idol" contestant  Jordin Sparks, who plays Houston's daughter in the film. The film is a remake of the 1976 classic blackpoitation film starring Irene Cara and Philip Michael Thomas. "Sparkle" hits theaters in August. Fans also have the sequel to "The Expendables" to look forward to as well. The films brings Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger together again in a film that's sure to be as action packed as the first one. "The Expendables" hits theaters this summer. "Duets" continues tonight as show mainstays and contestants perform together. Another round of competition has ended on "America's Got Talent". Tune in next week to see who makes the final cut. On the tube: "Take Me Out" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Duets" on ABC and "The Office" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

It's a done deal for music mogul James "Jimmy Henchman" Roseman. He was convicted of 13 counts of drug trafficking. He was the mastermind behind a cocaine ring that distributed drugs to several cities. He could face life in prison. No word on when he will be sentenced.  Reporters will have to learn to watch what they say to singer Rihanna. During a recent interview, the singer was asked about her two remixes with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. The reporter pointed out that working with Brown could sent the wrong message. Rihanna responded by saying she didn't want to discuss trivial matters. The album cover art of Nas's latest album has some speculating. The Queensbridge MC can be seen with a green dress across his lap. The dress is similar to the one worn by ex-wife Kelis on their wedding day. No comment from the MC on the photo, and no word on when the album will hit stores. It looks like Kim Kardashian has come between Kanye West and Jay Z and Beyonce. When Jay Z and Beyonce hosted a recent event in Paris, Kardashian was banned from attending due to Beyonce reportedly not wanting anything to do with the reality star. West then skipped his own event because of the ban. Meanwhile, it looks like 90's hip hop star Mase has joined West's G.O.O.D. Music family. The Harlem rapper took to Twitter to make the announcement, to the surprise of many. West has mentioned a fondness for Mase in the past, even going so far as to evoke the lyrics to his 1997 hit "Lookin At Me" in the chorus of his own hit "Cold". Mase's profile also received a boost from Wale, who recruited him to appear on the remix of his hit single "Slight Work". Mase made a special guest appearance at Summer Jam over the weekend to perform his verse on the song. The G.O.O.D. Music family has been growing. Recent additions include 2 Chainz, Q-Tip and Teyana Taylor. Singer/actress  Jennifer Hudson is doing a good deed. She's former a charity in honor of her late nephew Julian. She will host events, along with her sister Juila in an effort to help underprivileged children. Actor Idris Elba graces the cover of the latest issue of Jet magazine. The hunky actor discusses his career, his stance on making in the film industry and what's in his future. The latest issue of Jet magazine is on newsstands now. Big Sean fans will be happen to know that the Detroit MC says he's hard at work on his sophomore release. During an interview with bet.com, the rapper stated that he has about nine songs for the album, with plenty of other material in the can. He recently appeared on Lil Wayne's new single "My Homie Still", which is somewhat of a remake of his single "Dance (A$$). The collaboration came as a surprise to many, due to Wayne's reported beef with Sean's G.O.O.D. Music labelmate Pusha T. Sean says his verse on the song was recorded months ago. No word on when the album will hit stores. Rock-A-Fella Records co-founder and Jay Z's former business partner, Kareem "Biggs" Burke was sentenced to five years in prison, according to the New York Daily News. He was one of 50 people caught up in "Operation Green Venom", a federal drug sting that targeted a drug trafficking ring in New York City. The low-key member of the Rock-A-Fella ownership structure (along with Jay and Damon Dash) plead guilty to marijuana distribution charges in March. He was sentenced for conspiring to distribute more than 100 kilos of marijuana. He told the judge in the case she would not see him in court again. The competition continues on "So You Think You Can Dance". It's anyone's guest how the season will fair. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "Dogs In The City" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

The nasty custody battle between actress Halle Berry and the father of her child has finally ended. It's been ruled that the star can move to France with the child, after it was determined that the father of the child has no means of financially caring for the child. Berry, meanwhile, wants to move with the child and her new beau to France to get away from Hollywood. So far, no comment from either party on the matter. Rapper  Nicki Minaj has apologized to fans for bowing out of the recent Hot 97 Summer Jam show. As mentioned previously, Minaj took offense when a Hot 97 DJ reportedly referred to her latest single "Starships" as wack. She said she wouldn't go against mentor Lil Wayne's word when he tweeted that the Young Money crew wouldn't appear on the show. Minaj may make it up to fans by performing a free concert in New York City soon. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has gotten herself in some  hot water. The Oscar winner tweeted a picture of Jay Z and Kanye West with the caption, "N**** In Paris", which is the name of a single featuring the pair. The problem is, she spelled the N word out. She's standing by her decision by saying it's the name of the song. Fans will be happy to know that former Ruff Ryders rappers DMX, Eve and Jadakiss have all been added to the Rock The Bells tour. The show has been expanded to a second day, the first time in it's history. A huge line up of hip hop's best will be included and it should be a treat for fans. Money can buy everything but class for sure. Evelyn Lozada and Chad Ochocinco are in the middle of filming their reality  series spin off of "Basketball Wives", which will include their upcoming nuptials. The problem is, several Miami hotels have barred the two from their facilities, saying they don't want their hotels portrayed in a negative light. At any rate, congratulations to the happy couple. Kirko Bangz is certainly making his presence felt in the industry. After topping the charts with the hit "Drank In My Cup", the Houston born and bred MC is preparing to release his debut album, although there's no title as yet. During an interview with bet.com, the MC said fans can expect the album either the latter of this year, or the beginning of next. It should be a hit with many across the country. Singer Chris Brown is at it again. It seems his Twitter account has become the official staging of his public disputes. Veteran R&B singer Brian McKnight was his focal point this past weekend. To be fair, McKnight threw the first punch when he asked if his recent mixtape wasn't appropriate, what was. He mentioned singer R Kelly, then Brown. Brown, of course responded saying when people's careers get to nobody cares status, his name is used for publicity. This isn't the first Twitter beef Brown has gotten into. Fans will recall that he's gotten into Twitter spats with Odd Future, Frank Ocean, Meek Mill, ex-girlfriend Rihanna and John Legend, among others. It's time to grow up. Singer Bobby Brown has new music in stores this week. Brown's first album in quite some time "Masterpiece" has finally been released. On DVD: "John Carter", "Journey 2, Mysterious Island", "Safe House" and "Machine Gun Preacher". On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Last Man Standing" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "Snow White & The Huntsman" topped the weekend box office, earning over $56 million dollars. "Men In Black 3", "Marvel's The Avengers", "Battleship" and "The Dictator" round out the top five films of the week. Rapper Nicki Minaj was a no show at New York's Hot 97 Summer Jam. Reportedly, the Young Money MC was upset due to a Hot 97 DJ labeling her latest single "Starships" wack during the introduction of another act. Meanwhile, Lil Wayne tweeted and Young Money would not appear at the event. Minaj later tweeted that she wouldn't go against Wayne's words. Although porn site YouPorn has inked a deal with Brian McKnight to have the Grammy nominated star perform their new theme song, the site has pulled his explicit single "Show You How Your P***y Works". Although no official reason has been given, the song is much too explicit to appear on any other sites. Rapper/actress Queen Latifah says fans shouldn't read too much into her recent performance at the Gay & Lesbian Prided event in San Diego. She says she's never discussed her personal life and never will. She also added that the show was one of the most fun things she's ever done. It appears that behaving badly does pay off for some. Castmembers of several reality shows are receiving hefty paychecks for their antics. The highest paid is NeNe Leaks, star of "The Real Housewives Of Atlanta". She reportedly receives 75,000 per episode, and will receive over a million should Bravo order a new season of the show. The MTV Movie Awards was a star-studded event that lived up to the hype. Host Russell Brand was on his best behavior, for the most part. He did take jabs at the usual suspects, Kim Kardashian and others. Both "Twilight" and "Hunger Games" were big winners. "Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows Pt 2" was a big winner as well. Sad news out of Hollywood. Richard Dawson, former host of "Family Feud", has died of cancer. He was 79. He hosted the game show for several years before retiring. He also appeared on "Hogan's Hero's". May he rest in peace. The year 2012 certainly looks to be the year of Chicago, even if the Chicago Bulls are out of the playoffs. A host of young rappers and producers are representing the Windy City well. One in particular, Lil Reese, has inked a deal with Def Jam Records after gaining over 5 million You Tube views with the hit "I Don't Like". He joins fellow Chi-Town native Lil Durk, who has also signed to Def Jam. In addition, Epic Records signee King Louie and Chief Keef are leaders in a new movement in one of hip hops most overlooked hot beds. Meanwhile, Lil Reese says he has several collaborations on his upcoming album, including collabos with Freddie Dibbs, Hell Rell, Lil Durk and Chief Keef. No word on when his debut will hit stores. "America's Got Talent" continues it's season tonight. It's anyone's guest who will walk away with the grand prize. On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "The Bachelorette" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Rapper Nicki Minaj is distancing herself from a murder investigation. The body of a young woman was found in a Tokyo hotel after one of the rapper's shows recently. Two members of Minaj's entourage were questioned by authorities regarding the matter. The young woman had attended Minaj's concert with a friend shortly before her death. Minaj took to Twitter and denied any involvement in the matter. No word any other suspects at this time. Rapper Bow Wow will be hitting the road soon. He's heading out on a tour scheduled to hit several cities within the next few  months. This will be his first tour as a Cash Money Records artist. He's also set to release his debut album on the label this month. Rumor has it that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are planning on moving in together. Reportedly, the two have both put their homes on the market and are looking for a place together. No word on when the couple will get settled.  Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber had a mishap during  a concert recently. He proceeded backstage to change, when he hit a wall. He suffered a concussion, but is reportedly fine now. Don't know how much this  helps, but singer Bobby Brown recently stated he likes singer Chris Brown and thinks Brown's an amazing singer and dancer. He went on to add that Brown's been able to keep his head up through all his trials. Hip hop newcomer King Louie received a special endorsement while waiting to prepare his debut for Epic Records. The Chicago MC was leaving the dentist office when while listening to the radio, he heard fellow Chicago native Kanye West shout him out on the single by Chief Keef. He says the shout out was a surprise because the two have never met. He went on to say he'd like to meet West and work with him. For now  though,  he's preparing his debut, which has seen one single, "Val Venis", and he's also released a mixtape, "Showtime". He says both will include collaborations with Chicago's new vanguard, including producer Young Chop and Chief Keef's GBE Crew. No word on when the album will hit stores. After shocking fans with his explicit single, "If Your Ready To Learn", singer Brian McKnight is apparently doubling down on his reputation as a hardcore singer/songwriter by recording a new track for porn site YouPorn. An early release of the track by web site TMZ shows it's far more explicit than "If Your Ready To Learn". Fans will recall that "If Your Ready To Learn" was released as a joke to McKnight's Twitter followers. He was invited to perform the single at the AVN adult film awards, but reportedly declined. After the release of "If Your Ready To Learn", YouPorn promoted the single, creating a spike in sales. They suggested McKnight make them their own theme song as a thank you, and the 16-time Grammy nominee has obliged. Fans can listen to an excerpt at TMZ. In theaters this weekend: "Snow White & The Huntsman", "Battlefield America" and "Piranha 3DD". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Undercover Boss' on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Best Friends Forever" on NBC. Make it a weekend!