Tuesday Tales

While most find a way to break out of prison, singer Chris Brown recently found a clandestine way to enter prison. With the help of his attorney, Mark Geragos, he turned himself into authorities a day early to answer to hit and run charges. He was booked and released on his own recognizance a short time later. Brown avoided photographers who were in the courthouse for rapper 50 Cent's domestic violence case. Brown hasn't commented on the matter. Actor/comedian Kevin Hart has received three years probation and must attend a three month alcohol education class to answer to DUI charges from a few months back. Hart hasn't commented on the matter. Performances for the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards have been announced and rapper Kanye West will perform his single "Black Skinhead" during the telecast. It will mark West's seventh appearance on the show. West ties singer Madonna for the most appearances on the show. The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards will air on August 25, 2013 at 9 p.m. After many rumors and much speculation, actress Raven Simone has finally come out. She released a statement saying "Thank you government. Now I can get married". While there's no word on whom she's dating, the statement comes after the actress refused to address the rumors regarding her sexuality. Here's wishing her well. Sad news out of the world of R&B. Keyboard wizard George Duke died yesterday. He was 67. Known as a virtuoso in his field, he was a multifaceted musician in jazz, funk, R&B and fusion. He composed for Miles Davis, Gladys Knight, Anita Baker and Johnny Gill, among others. He also worked as music director for the 1989 Nelson Mandela tribute concert in London and for NBC's "Sunday Night". He created 30 of his own solo projects and collaborated with Jill Scott and Frank Zappa as well. His work has been sampled by several hip hop artist including Kanye West. He is survived by two sons, Rasheed and John. On DVD: "The Croods". On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Extreme Weight Loss" on ABC and "Hollywood Game Night" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!