Monday Memo

The film "Wreck-It Ralph" topped the weekend box office, earning over $40  million dollars. "Flight", "Argo", "The Man With The Iron Fists" and "Taken 2" round out the top five films of the week. Rapper 50 Cent is asking a judge to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit against him. A gentleman is claiming that the G-Unit general used the Persuaders song "Love's Gonna  Run Out On You" without permission. 50 says the song belongs to Time Warner Music Group and the man shouldn't be paid anything. The gentleman is seeking $60,000 in damages.  Former "Basketball Wives" star Evelyn Lozada looks like she's set to become the next Jane Fonda, of workout videos that is. The star has inked a deal for her own line of workout videos as well as become the face of workout equipment and a line of sports drinks as well. Rapper/producer RZA, who's directorial debut, "The Man With The Iron Fists" is number 3 at the box office, isn't fretting. He's announced that there will be a Wu Tang Clan reunion album. The special honoring actor/comedian Eddie Murphy was attended by a who's who of Hollywood including Tracy Morgan and Samuel L. Jackson. Singer Stevie Wonder performed with Murphy taking the stage to sing a Wonder classic later. The special will air on Spike TV. Rapper Cassidy stated he's ready to fight Meek Mill if the price is right. $100,000 appears to be just what is needed to make the boxing match between the two happen. Singer Mary J. Blige was among a list of powerhouse celebrities that lent their influence to the recent Hurricane Sandy telethon. Raising almost $23 million, Blige ( A native New Yorker), Christina Aguilera and Tina Fey were just a  few stars who made the East Coast victims of the storm a social priority. The American Red Cross expressed it's gratitude and optimism and made clear where the money is going. Governor Chris Christie has been very vocal in garnering more celebrity support, using his Twitter account to reach out to the Jonas Brothers, Justin Bieber and Bruce Springsteen. "Jersey Shore" star Vinny Guadagnino stated that a PSA is being ran to text REDCROSS to 90999. Donations can be made to help those in need. Usher has been added to the line up of stars set to perform at this year's American Music Awards. In addition to performing, he's been nominated in the Favorite Male Artist Soul/R&B, Favorite Album Soul/R&B and Favorite Male Artist Pop/Rock categories. The singer has taken home seven American Music Awards in the past. This year, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna are leading in AMA nominations, with four a piece, putting Usher as a close runner up. The singer has been spending his time prepping as a new coach for the spring 2013 season of NBC's "The Voice". He'll join Adam Levine, Shakira and Blake Shelton in choosing some of America's next best talent while juggling the demands of his own singing career. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars: All Stars" on ABC and "The Voice" on NBC. Happy  Monday!