Tuesday Tales

Singer Janet Jackson has confirmed her marriage to her long time beau. The two wed in a private ceremony, according to a statement to "Entertainment Tonight". They added that their wedding gifts to each other were contributions to each of their favorite children's charities. They asked that their privacy be respected as they celebrate the joy. Congratulations to the happy couple. Rapper Gunplay is a free man. Armed robbery charges against the Rick Ross-affiliated rapper were dropped by a judge after the victim in the case refused to cooperate. The MC said in a statement that he's happy and blessed with the outcome and intends to focus on his music. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West appear on the cover of a French magazine and it's causing quite a stir, considering Ms Kardashian stated from this point on she wants to keep her private life private. Meanwhile, during a recent concert, a fan video taped West singing, after which he discussed the Taylor Swift incident of a few years back, how he still believes Beyonce still should have won the award and his thoughts on the Grammys. Sad news  out of the world of R&B. Cleotha Staples, founding member of the legendary R&B group the Staple Singers died Friday, February 21 in Chicago after a bout with Alzheimer's disease. She was 78. Formed in a church  basement in 1948, the Staple Singers rocked the gospel circuit for over a decade before bursting on to the mainstream pop scene in the 1960s. Their hits include "Respect Yourself" and "I'll Take You There". The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005. Sister Mavis said in a statement that the group will continue. She and sister Yvonne will keep singing to keep sister Cleotha and father Pops Staples legacies alive. Mavis also revealed that she's just completed a new album with Jeff Tweedy. Father Roebuck "Pops" Staples, who formed the group, died in 2000. Her legacy will live on. Singer Beyonce has been enlisted by Virgin Media to headline the 18th annual V Festival in the UK. join Kings of Leon, Kendrick Lamar, Ellie Goulding and Calvin Harris on what is sure to be an exciting show. On DVD: "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt 2 & Pt 1 Extended Edition", "The Master, Chasing Mavericks" and "Holy Motors". On the tube: "Raising Hope" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Celebrity Wife Swap" on ABC and "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!