Friday Facts

Rapper Wale got into hot water while on a plane recently. He was asked to turn his cell phone off by personnel, but refused. He was later escorted off the plane. No comment from the rapper on the incident. Those who use social media should be very careful about what they post. Some time ago, rapper Game accused a former nanny of stealing and lying. He's since Instagrammed a photo with a not so flattering comment. The woman now says that because of his actions, she cannot find work. No word on if any legal action will be taken. Fox is still in the process of assembling its panel of judges for "American Idol". Among those rumored to be joining the show are actress Jennifer Lopez, who left after one season. Former contestant Jennifer Hudson has also been mentioned as a possible addition as a judge on the show. We'll have to wait and see what happens.  Rapper Nas recently participated in the AC360 "Race and Justice In America 2" town hall on Tuesday night, appearing along side guest commentators Tea Party 365's David Webb; the New York Times' Charles Blow; Davenport University's Andre Perry; and BET's Micheala Angela Davis. Nas, who has a hip hop fellowship named after him by Harvard University's W.EB. DuBois Institute and the Hip Hop Archive, indicated that "guilt" and ignorance" are factors in dividing color lines. CNN"s town hall was broadcast over two nights, taking an in-depth look at hidden biases in the nation and inspired by the verdict and polarized reactions to verdict in the George Zimmerman criminal trial in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. In theaters this weekend: "The Wolverine", "The To Do List" and "Fruitvale Station". On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "ACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Camp" on NBC. Make it a weekend!