Friday Facts

Rapper Beanie Sigal will have to spend the next two years of his life in prison. He's failed to file income taxes from 1999-2005. Meanwhile, Sigal says his money was mismanaged while he served time for gun and drug possession. No word on when he'll be sentenced. Singer Mariah Carey has been mentioned as a possible replacement on "American Idol", although she hasn't spoken publicly about the matter. Steven Tyler has indicated that he won't return next season, while it's unclear whether Jennifer Lopez will return as well. Stay tuned. Singer Rihanna and rapper Lil Wayne made Forbes magazine's  list of top youngsters. They are among the top money makers under 30. Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber made the list as well. Rapper Meek Mill and a Philadelphia pastor recently got into a heated discussion on QDeezy's Hot 107.9 radio show in response to Pastor Jomo K. Johnson's intention to organize a radio ban of the Maybach Music Group rapper's single "Amen". With Johnson in the studio and Meek Mill calling in by phone, the conversation grew tense as Mill questioned Johnson's intentions. Mill asked the pastor if he wanted to be famous or money for his church. He went on the mention his work in the community. Pastor Johnson believes Mill's sin far outweighs his good. Needless to say, nothing was resolved during the conversation, and the pastor will continue on his mission calling for a boycott of Mill's Drake assisted single "Amen". In the meantime, Pastor Johnson has released an e-book titled "Amen: Why Boycotting Meek Mill Will Help Save Hip Hop". Legendary rapper 8Ball of the iconic Memphis TN duo 8Ball &MJG is preparing to release a new solo album, and also looking back at his legacy while starting a new one. He'll release "Life's Quest" next week on eOne Music/Push Management LLC and says it's about time. He also mentioned that rapper Drake sent some material, but it didn't make the Canadian MC's album. Singer Frank Ocean hasn't missed a beat since the news of retail chain Target refusing to carry his digital release, "Channel Orange", in its stores broke. Regarding his album, he stated during an interview with bet.com that he wanted to channel what Kanye West and Jay Z did with "Watch The Throne", and let the music speak for itself. He also touched on the fact that he's keeping his North American tour at a relatively limited 15 dates. For Ocean, it's about putting on the best show possible. "Channel Orange" will arrive in stores, except Target, on July 17. In theaters this weekend: "Ice Age: Continental Drift". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Undercover Boss" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Whitney" on NBC. Make it a weekend!