Monday Memo

The film "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2" topped the weekend box office, earning $35 million. "Prisoners", "Rush", Baggage Claim" and "Don Jon" round out the top five films of the week. Rapper Kanye West had yet another run in with photographers as he and girlfriend Kim Kardashian left his home to catch a plane to Paris. West, as to be expected, blasted the group as they snapped pictures of the two. Meanwhile, Khole Kardashian has apparently dumped husband Lamar Odom. She's now known as Khole on social media. The BET Hip Hop Awards aired over the weekend and legendary female rapper MC Lyte was honored for her contributions to the music and culture. 2 Chainz, Drake and others notables attended the ceremony. Next year's ceremony is sure to be as exciting as this year's. The son of former Rocka Fella Records honcho Damon Dash was arrested in New York City for allegedly assaulting and strangling his girlfriend, according to the New York Post. Damon "Boogie" Dash Jr., 22, was charged with misdemeanor assault and strangulation after a Sep. 22 altercation at his apartment where he reportedly chocked a woman over sex, a source told the Post. According to the source, the woman was visiting him, he got violent, began punching and slapping her, pushed her onto the bed, got on top of her and started choking her. Although the two reconciled, the girlfriend called the police after a second argument. According to the misdemeanor complaint, the woman was left with red marks on her neck, where she was choked, and in addition, received a black eye and cut lip. Dash, who works as a DJ and producer and also co-founded a bakery company, has one previous arrest, but the details have been sealed. The elder Dash has had his own share of legal issues. In 2003, a $15 million lawsuit was filed by a woman who accused him of rape and a $30,000 sexual harassment suit was brought on  a year later by a Georgia woman. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars Live" on ABC and "The Voice" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Rapper Kanye West went on a Twitter rant against late night host Jimmy Kimmel for spoofing his recent interview with BBC's Radio One, in which he referred to himself as "the number one rock star on the planet". During his tirade, West went on to say that Kimmel was out of line for trying to spoof what was the first piece of honest media in years. He went on to insult Kimmel's face and call him a "manipulative media mutherf*****". Kimmel didn't respond immediately to West's comments but did address them on his show Thursday night. He revealed that he received an angry phone call from West demanding a public apology for the spoof. He then responded to West's tweets line by line and concluded by joking, "finally, I'm in a rap feud". Miley Cyrus isn't the only pop star turned rap star. Teen sensation Justin Bieber has reportedly collaborated with rapper Juicy J. on  a track. On work on when it will be released. Rapper/actor DMX recently sat down with venerable television  host Dr. Phil for on hour-long interview which aired yesterday. The rapper discussed several topics including his recent arrests, his financial woes and why he wouldn't change a thing. The rapper addressed his 11 children, ( his fiancee is pregnant with number 12), by saying that no matter what others may think he is a devoted father. He explained his hard times are part of a vicious cycle. Financial woes aren't his only worries, however. Several arrests in the past six months have shed light on his substance abuse problems, but the Ruff Ryder insists he's back on the right track. When Oprah's former go-to doc asked him about his recent behavior, he insists he regrets nothing. In theaters this weekend: "Baggage Claim", "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2", ""Don Jon" and "Rush". On the tube: "MasterChef" on Fox, "Undercover Boss" on CBS, "Last Man Standing" on ABC and "The Michael J. Fox Show" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Afeni Shakur, mother of the late Tupac Shakur, is suing production company Entertainment One. The company worked on a Tupac album in 2007 but no royalties have been paid. No word on a settlement as yet. As mentioned previously, singer Rihanna and singer/rapper Teyana Taylor have gotten into a Twitter beef. Taylor now says that Rihanna is a cyber bully. From the looks of things Taylor has done some bullying of her own by posting a picture of Rihanna taken after the Chris Brown assault. Hopefully, the nonsense will end soon. Singer Robin Thicke's  hit single "Blurred Lines" has topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop charts for ten weeks and shows no signs of slowing down.  Only time will tell. Rapper Coolio has scored a legal victory. An assault charge leveled against him has been thrown out by a Nevada judge after prosecutors were unable to corroborate the victim's story. In April, Anabella Chatman told authorities that Coolio pushed then punched her during an argument over his bringing another woman to their home. She also accused him of hitting her with his car before fleeing the scene. After being arrested for the altercation, Coolio claimed Chatman attacked him telling Rumorfix.com, "I never laid hands on her. She jumped on me and started scratching my face, which caused me to fall to my knees". Since Chatman changed her story, prosecutors weren't able to prove her case beyond a reasonable doubt. Coolio is touring overseas and hasn't responded to the legal victory. Singer K. Michelle can't escape the rumor mill, it seems. First, celebrity web site TMZ reported that the IRS slapped the star with a $52,000 tax lien, claiming she didn't pay her taxes for 2008 and 2009 when she owed $4, 704.63 respectively. The former star of "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" took to Instagram to let her fans, followers and detractor know that everything is under control. Shortly after that matter was settled, Mediatakeout.com reported that it believes the singer is pregnant. On the tube: "The X Factor" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Marvel's Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D. on ABC" and "Parks and Recreation" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

A Twitter beef has begun between singer Rihanna and G.O.O.D. Music artist Teyana Taylor. It began when Taylor posted a Instagram video of herself singing Anita Baker's "Caught Up In The Rapture". Rihanna then posted to the same social media site a picture of her hairstylist Yuesf in what has become  a signature look for Taylor singing the same song. Taylor, of course, responded via Twitter saying "Don't play wit me@rihanna f*** all this industry s***YOU and I know each other very well. Throwing subs 4 wat?? U got my #, don't show off". Rihanna's fans have of course, gotten in on the beef as well. Taylor quickly responded by saying that the group could bully anyone else but it wouldn't work with her. In the beginning, Rihanna's timeline was out of the direct light. Rihanna refused to mention Taylor until she posted a picture comparing her net worth with the singer's income. Taylor responded with a  bit of venomous humor of her own. "90 million dollars & 90 million n*****diving in that s*** box". Taylor tweeted after changing the photo on her Twitter page to feature a photoshopped image of herself in a boxing ring with Rihanna. She used the same photo of Rihanna following her 2009 assault at the hands of Chris Brown. Rapper Kanye West says that rappers are the new rock stars and that he's the biggest star in the world. He added that he's surpassed the level of stardom Michael Jackson reached. Once again hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs topped Forbes magazine's cash kings list with an estimated worth of $50 million. Much of this is owed to his Bad Boy Records, Sean John clothing line, Blue Fame marketing agency and a profitable stake in Ciroc Vodka, which he also promotes. He was followed by rapper Jay /Z with $43 million and rapper/producer Dr. Dre with $40 million. Rapper Nicki Minaj was the only female artist to make the list with an estimated worth of $29 million. On the tube: "The X Factor" on Fox, "Survivor" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Revolution" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Rapper Kanye West says he was defending himself during his recent scuffle with a photographer at LAX in Los Angeles, although video footage clearly shows otherwise. West's most recent album hasn't sold well and he has made some public appearances in support of the project. We'll have to wait and see what's next for him. Rapper Trina suffered a health scare recently. The former first lady of Slip-N-Slide Records passed out in a Florida airport. She was taken to a hospital and treated for dehydration and overexertion. She Instagrammed a photo of herself in a hospital bed with a caption thanking fans for their concern and prayers. Along with music, she's appeared on Tameka "Tiny" Cottle's VH1 talk show along with Claudia Jordon and former "Basketball Wives" star Tami Roman. There's no word on whether the heavy workload played a role in her illness. Rapper J. Cole announced that he will produce songs on R&B group TLC's next album. The North Carolina native brought out members Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas to perform "Crooked Smile" for the first time live during the iHeart Radio Music Festival on Friday. The duo appear on his new album "Born Sinner" and he was happy to return the favor. There's no word on when the album will be released. In the meantime, the 28-year-old is keeping busy by promoting "Born Sinner" and recently launched his What Dreams May Come Tour, inspired by the Robin Williams film about a man's  journey through the afterlife. He begins he European leg of his tour on Nov. 24 in Paris. Rapper Drake will reportedly work on singer Charlie Wilson's next album. No word on when the album will be released. Drake's new album, "Nothing Was The Same" hits stores today as well. On the tube: "Dads" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Marvel's Agents Of S.H.E.I.L.D." on ABC and "The Voice" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "Insidious: Chapter 2" topped the weekend box office, earning over $14 million. "The Family", "Instruction Not Included" and "Battle Of The Year" round out the top five films of the week. Rapper Gucci Mane took to social networking site Twitter to apologize for his recent erratic behavior. He's had a falling out with protege Waka Flocka Flame and claimed to have slept with rapper Nicki Minaj and several other female celebrities. His reason for the behavior is he's addicted to lean. At any rate, here's hoping he gets the help he needs. Rapper Drake has pushed back his upcoming tour. No word on  a start date as yet. In other Drake news, he did confirm a Wu Tang Clan collaboration. During an interview with Elliott Wilson, he would only say that the track will be released soon. He added that there are no issues between he and rapper Kendrick Lamar after to perceived "Control" diss. This despite speculation that his "The Language" from the forthcoming "Nothing Was The Same" addresses Lamar. Drake said it's all love. A photo Instagrammed by singer Rihanna has lead to two arrests in Thailand. Two men, ages 16 and 20 were arrested after the star posted a picture of herself with a slow loris while visiting for her Diamonds world tour. It appears the authorities want to crack down on how the nation is presented. The slow loris, a furry, big-eyed primate, is an endangered species. Local animal welfare groups have been working to keep such protected primates in the wild. Rihanna was on vacation in Thailand before moving on to her next performance date in Singapore. Her IG page has over 9 million followers and her Twitter has 31  million. Television's biggest night took place last night. A who's who of Hollywood attended the 2013 Emmy Awards. Actor Shemar Moore Instagrammed several pictures from the event. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars Live" on ABC and "The Voice" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Jay Z and Beyonce topped Forbes magazine's list of highest paid couples for the second year in  row.  Jay Z and wife Beyoncé topped Forbes magazine's list of highest paid celebrity couples for the second year in a row. The two earned a combined total of $95 million between June 2012 and June 2013. As musical artists, their most significant income came from touring. Jay Z's Watch The Throne Tour with Kanye West earned $1.4 million per night, while Beyoncé's Mrs. Carter World Tour netted $2 million. By the end of the earnings period, Beyoncé had outpaced her husband by $11 million. Their diverse portfolios added to the tally. Although Jay is reported selling his share of the Barclays Center, it was counted this year, as was Beyoncé's Dereon clothing and fragrance collections. The couple beat NFL star Tom Brady and his wife Gisele Bundcheon, who came in at No. 2 for the No. 1 spot. Actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie entered the No. 3 spot with a total of $50 million. Earlier this year, according to The International Business Times, the couple was named pop music's first billion dollar couple.  Reality star Khole Kardashian has posted several messages on Instagram that would lead one to believe all is not necessarily well with the star. As most fans may know, rumors regarding husband Lamar Odom's disappearance and drug problem have been swirling for some time. Here's wishing the two the best. The biopic on the late rapper/actor Tupac Shakur is reportedly going to be a big budget production and not an independent film as first thought. No word on who will play the title role or when the film will be released.  Singer John Legend is officially off the market. He and his model girlfriend tied the knot recently. Congratulations to the couple. In theaters this weekend: "Prisoners" and "Battle of the Year". On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "Undercover Boss" on CBS, "Last Man Standing" on ABC and "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Singer Ray J. reportedly heard disrespectful comments regarding his friend the late Whitney Houston as paramedics worked to revive her. He heard a comment then laughter. Another comment then laughter again. He was restrained before eventually being removed from the floor where Houston's body was located. The Michael Jackson wrongful death trial will be coming to an end soon. Lawyers for concert promoter AEG Live presenting their closing arguments yesterday. Lawyers for Katherine Jackson will present their closing arguments next week. The bodyguard for Beyoncé and Jay Z, who was killed after reportedly entering a home nude, was fired by the couple. He was reportedly fired for performing lewd acts with their past ports. There is reportedly video evidence of the acts. The couple hasn't commented on the matter. The mother of rapper Waka Flocka Flame's child will join  the cast of "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta". The rapper says he'll make guest appearances. No word on when his appearances will air. In more Jay Z news, according to Forbes, the rapper is looking to sell the one-fifth of one percent he owns in the $741 million Brooklyn based arena. At the moment, Hova's share if worth $1.5 million, but he could possibly make more as the value of the building could go up due to it's rising popularity. Along with NBA games, the venue hosts concerts and boxing events. As required by NBA protocol, the rapper was forced to sell his minority share of the Brooklyn Nets in order to qualify as a certified sports agent via his Rock Nation Sports. He sold his stake in the franchise to Nets coach Jason Kidd for $500,000 earlier this month. Rapper 50 Cent should expect any money from rapper Young Buck at all. Buck's financial slate has been wiped clean and as the Tennessee rapper makes his way out of bankruptcy, his creditors get nothing, Fif included. According to documents obtained be celebrity web site TMZ, 50 Cent won't get the $117,000 balance left of a $30,000 loan to Buck. Additionally, G-Unit Records won't see a dime of the $10 million the label sought from him. Buck filed bankruptcy protection three years ago following an IRS raid on his assets. Many of his personal belongings are said to have been sold to pay Uncle Sam. The financial win may be the second victory the incarcerated rapper may celebrate. His 18-month sentence for a weapons possession charge could end sooner than expected. Rumor has it, Buck will be released on October 1 instead of Nov. 24. On the tube: "The X Factor" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "The Million Second Quiz Live" on NBC. Happy 'Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Rapper Meek Mill isn't shy about letting his disdain for rapper Kendrick Lamar be known. At a recent concert he performed "Um Kill Em" without missing a beat. Here's hoping the beef ends soon. There's enough room for both artists to be successful. Fans will be happy to know that rapper Rick Ross will hit the road soon. He'll be heading out on tour to support his upcoming sixth studio album, "Mastermind". There is just one twist. He'll be performing with a live band, according to a statement. The eight city jaunt with the 1500 or Nothin Band begins on Nov. 12 at Detroit's Masonic Temple Theater, and hits Boston, New York City, Mashantucket, Conn and Atlanta before rapping up in his home state with stops in St. Petersburg and Miami. Though no release date for the album has been announced, the first single is the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League produced "No Games" featuring Future, which was released earlier this month. Rapper Game continues to do good deeds. After covering the funeral costs of a 6-year-old girl who was shot in front of her home, the California MC has opened his wallet again to help an Ohio woman whose boyfriend and five children all died tragically in a house fire. He's inspired rapper Drake to contribute as well. The rap stars will donate $10,000 each to help the woman cover funeral cost. She works at a fast food chain. According to TMZ, Game was on the phone with Drake at the time and Drake offered to write a check. Game also inspired rapper Snoop Dog to contribute to the funeral costs of the 6-year-old, whose family he assisted earlier this month. The rapper and fitness guru has pledged $1 million to help those in need. On the tube: "The X Factor" on Fox, "Survivor" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "The Million Second Quiz Live" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Rapper Waka Flocka Flame now says that former mentor Gucci Mane does need  help. Gucci has had several run ins with the law, including an arrest in Atlanta a few days ago. Here's hoping he gets the treatment he needs. Rapper Up and coming Chicago rapper Chance graces the Oct/Nov issue of Complex magazine. The MC discusses how rapper Kanye West influenced his decision to not attend college and his strained relationship with his father. The two became closer after the death of Chance's friend in August 2011. His mixtape, "Acid Rap" reached No 63 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip Hop chart, although it was never up for sale. The project pushed 1,000 in one week and was available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon. Singer K. Michelle was a no show at Atlanta radio station V103 22nd Annual For Sisters Only concert over the weekend due to "technical difficulties" she says. The former "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" star was on the bill with singer Tamar Braxton, with whom she's been feuding. K. Michelle took to her Twitter account to say that she was having technical difficulties with her band and that she and V103 are working on something special. She and Braxton had a falling out over wigs (Braxton accused her of jacking her look) and the two have been going at it ever since. Braxton won the record sales battle between the two by moving 114,000 copies of her album "Love & War", while K. Michelle only sold 72,000 of her new album. K Michelle did offer an olive branch by buying a copy of Braxton's album and encouraged fans to do the same. Unfortunately, the two singers have been going at one another on Twitter. The For Sisters Only show would have presented an opportunity for the ladies to settle their differences. Looks like we'll have to wait for that. Rapper and Young Money Entertainment president Mack Maine has been served two felony criminal charges, sexual battery and aggravated assault and battery for allegedly fondling a female fan and punching her friend in the face. The incident occurred during the America's Most Wanted tour. According to court documents, after the Oklahoma City show, Main invited Rachel Reed and Cailey Maddox onto Lil Wayne's tour bus and groped Reed's breast. She slapped his hand away and as she and Maddox attempted to leave, "he held the door shut." Once they broke out, Cailey was walking down the steps but turned and looked back to call for Rachel and Maine "punched her in the face, breaking her jaw and knocking her down. " Maddox's jaw was broken in two places and he's been given a six week liquid diet. No court date has been set for Maine. On the tube: "Dads" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Iron Man 2" on ABC and "The Million Second Quiz Live" on NBC. Happy  Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "Insidious: Chapter 2" topped the weekend box office, earning over $40 million dollars. "The Family" , "Riddick", "Lee Daniels' The Butler" and "We're the Millers" round out the top five films of the week. Rapper Kanye West is now facing criminal battery and attempted grand theft charges in connection with an altercation with a photographer at LAX a few months ago. No word on when he'll be sentenced. Rapper Gucci Mane was arrested for gun and drug possession over the weekend. Police found a gun and a small amount of marijuana on the rap star, according to TMZ. According to a police report, the rapper began "cursing and threatening" officers after they approached him.  A friend of the rapper flagged them down after he began behaving erratically. He was arrested for drug possession, carrying a concealed weapon and disorderly conduct. He was later taken to Grady Memorial Hospital where he remains. This after the Brick Squad leader went on a Twitter rant claiming he slept with rapper Nicki Minaj, among others. He also insulted T.I., Waka Flocka Flame, Rick Ross, Jeezy and Tyga. Although a gentleman claiming to be his brother claimed his account was hacked, Gucci later blamed the incidents on former manager Coach K. He's currently on trial for reportedly assaulting a soldier in April. Rapper DMZ now says is reportedly running down a hall in the nude had nothing to do with illness, it was a joke. The rapper has had some personal problems, and hopefully, they'll be worked out soon. It's been rumored that he'll make and appearance on "Dr. Phil". This after an appearance on "Iyanla Fix My Life" that didn't go well. Big Sean covers the latest issue of  The Source magazine. He discusses success, and what's next for him. The issue also includes the annual Power 30. The Source is on newsstands now. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars Live" on ABC and "The Million Second Quiz Live" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Concert promoters have cancelled several Chief Keef dates fearing that he may have another run in with the law. The fears have come true. The rapper was scheduled to appear in court to explain why he hasn't paid child support, but never showed up. Thus, a warrant has been issued for him. Here's hoping he get his life back on track soon. Rapper Kanye West recently went into a profanity laced rant at an album release  party for rapper Pusha T. So much for the new leaf he apparently turned over recently. First rapper Game pitched in to help with funeral expenses for a 6-year old girl who was gunned down, now Snoop Lion has reportedly made a donation as well. It's wonderful to see these gentlemen giving back to their community. Legendary rapper MC Lyte will be honored for her contributions to hip hop at the next BET Hip Hop Awards. MC Lyte is known for such hits as "Lyte As A Rock" and "Cha Cha Cha" and s considered a pioneer among female rappers.  No one deserves the honor more.  NBA star Kris Humphries may have not gotten the annulment he wanted, but he isn't walking away from his marriage to Kim Kardashian empty handed. The NBA player will auction off the 20-caret engagement ring he gave Kardashian before their ill-fated 72-day marriage, according to US Weekly. The 20-carat diamond was listed on Christie's auction house by a representative for Humphries. The Lorraine Schwartz-designed sparkler is expected to fetch between $300,00  and $500,000 at auction, significantly less than the $2 million it was reported to be worth when Humphries popped the question 3 years ago. Humphries isn't necessarily hard up for cash. He signed a $24 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets last year, and reportedly turned down a $10 million divorce settlement from Kardashian. Kardashian, who welcomed a baby girl with boyfriend Kanye West, has also clearly moved on. In theaters this weekend: "The Family" and Insidious: Chapter 2". On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "Undercover Boss" on CBS, "Last Man Standing" on ABC and "The Million Second Quiz Live" on NBC. Make it a weekend! 

Thursday Dish

Fans will be happy to know that former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight has been released from prison. $20,000  was posted to spring Knight and this isn't the tip of the iceberg in Knight's legal strife. In addition to numerous traffic violations, his rap sheet includes a nine-year sentence and numerous arrests for physical altercations. As if one lawsuit isn't enough, rapper Drake has been hit with yet another lawsuit claiming he failed to pay a jewelry for services rendered. So far, Drake has yet to comment on the matter. He has another lawsuit pending from a stylist who claims he was not paid for a bill which ran into the thousands. Listeners of New York radio station Hot 97 will be saddened to know that after 20 years on the air, DJ Mister Cee announced his resignation on the air yesterday. The Brooklyn native told listener that leaving was "for the betterment of the station". Hot 97's parent company, Emmis Communications, released a statement to web site BET.com siting "personal circumstances" as the reason for him leaving. Mister Cee has hit with a sex allegation some time back. Another occurred in May when he was arrested for soliciting what he thought was a female prostitute, who was actually an undercover cop. Although the arrest was the third time he was arrested for the same offense, he denied the report, claiming he pulled over to make a phone call when the cop offered him oral copulation. He has also denied being gay and claims an addiction to "instant gratification" with his sexual trysts. Actor/comedian Arsenio Hall's new talk show snagged huge ratings when it debuted. Congratulations are definitely in order. He's been away too long. During an interview on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, rapper/actress Queen Latifah weighed in on female rappers. While she shouted out the likes of Shawna, Da Brat, Missy Elliott and Eve, she doesn't believe today's climate is all that interesting. Latifah said while she thinks Nicki Minaj is great, other artists should be blowing up. On the tube: "The X Factor" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "The Million Second Quiz Live" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

It seems rapper Kanye West, who usually shuns the media spotlight, has had a change of  heart recently. He's made several public appearances and it's unclear if there's more to come. One motivation for the sudden change may be the fact that West's latest album has sold far less than it's predecessors. Let's hope he gets back on track soon. Rapper Game put up $10,000 to cover funeral expenses for Tiana Ricks, a 6-year-old girl who was gunned down in front of her family's Moreno Valley California home, according to celebrity web site TMZ. Ricks' mother Marquia Macklin was stated that the Los Angeles native heard her story, said he was sorry and wanted to help then put her in touch with his financial team. Ricks and her father Tyrell Ricks were attending a relative's college send-off party, when two men approached the driveway they were standing in, one shouted, the other open fire. Both Tiana and Tyrell were hit  and as she lay dying, she reportedly asked her father, "Are you okay, Daddy?". Game tweeted that "This very sad story has hit me in a place nothing ever has. Tiana did not know she was shot and kept asking was her father okay". According to the local NBC news station, Tyrell had just moved to Moreno Valley from the Midwest and says he does not know why he and Tiana were shot. He was transported to a hospital and treated for a gunshot wound to the  pelvis. Tiana died early Sunday morning. Her funeral will be held this Saturday. Police ask anyone with information on the shooting contact the Moreno Valley Police Department at 951-486-6700. For those unaware, there's a battling brewing between two of hip hop's brightest young stars. During a recent performance, rapper Kendrick Lamar, who received quite  a bit of backlash for calling himself the King of New York, took things to another level by calling out rapper Meek Mill, who recently released a scathing response (Oh Kill Em) to Lamar's controversial "Control" verse. Lamar took the time to address the matter during a recent concert in Williamsburg Park in Brooklyn. Now that the competitive juices are flowing, it's a matter of waiting to see what will happen next. The hit talent show "The X Factor" makes its return and it should be an interesting season. On the tube: "The X Factor" on Fox, "Big Brother" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "The Million Second Quiz" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Rapper Kanye West made a semi-surprise appearance on "Jimmy Fallon" on Monday to perform "Bound 2" for the first time live. He was joined by the Roots, Charlie Wilson  and a children's choir as he moved the crowd wearing an open leather skirt apparatus (with the words Earth, Wind & Fire on them) over jeans. At the start of his set, the new father defended girlfriend Kim Kardashian's honor with a response to ex-boyfriend Ray J's "I Hit First" single. The Chicago native, who splits time between both coasts, was in the Big Apple for Fashion Week. West will hit the road for his first solo tour in five years on Oct. 19. Tickets go on sale Friday. Rapper Gucci Mane went on a Twitter rant recently detailing his sexual encounter with rapper Nicki Minaj. He went on to boast about the relationship, which began while Minaj still lived in Atlanta and managed by Gucci Mane's manager Deb Antney. Gucci took things a step further by mentioning his conquest with R&B stars Monica, Keyshia Cole and Fantasia. The revelation regarding Monica drew a response from the singer's ex-boyfriend. It's hard to tell whether or not the rants are the work of a hacker, but nevertheless they have been entertaining. As mentioned previously, rapper Lil Wayne will appear on Katie Coric discussing prison time, drugs and possible retirement. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "The Million Second Quiz Live" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film   "The Riddick" topped the weekend box office, earning over $18 million. "Lee Daniels' The Butler", "Instructions Not Included", "We're The Millers" and "Planes" round out the top five films of the week. The mistress of NBA star Lamar Odom is now speaking out. She claims that the two have been hanging out indulging in drug use together for some time. She added that she received a text message from Odom's wife Khole Kardashian. She will reportedly tell her story to Entertainment Tonight. Rapper Lil Wayne is set to tell his story to Katie Coric. It's sure to be an interesting interview with the Young Money Entertainment CEO. Rapper Meek Mill has reportedly done well in his etiquette classes, but not well enough for a judge to allow him to travel. He's still on probation. Singer Bruno Mars is set to perform the Pepsi halftime show at this year's Super Bowl. The pop star made the announcement during an appearance on NFL Fox Sunday yesterday. He'll join a distinguished list of performers who've taken the stage during the most watched sports event in television which includes Beyoncé and Madonna. As for what he has in store for fans, Mars responded by saying, "It's five months from now. I've got some phone calls to make". Rapper Jay Z is gearing up for a busy fall season. Live Nation announced that the Roc Nation head will hit cities in North America this year as part of his Magna Carter World Tour. Via his Life + Times web site, Hova laid out his plan: start on Nov. 30 in St. Paul Minnesota. and close it out on Jan 31 in State College Penn. Hova will begin the European jaunt of the tour in the U.K. Manchester Arena on Oct. 3. Jay has been on the road for most of the summer promoting "Magna Carta Holy Grail". He and singer Justin Timberlake wrapped up their co-headlining Legends of Summer Tour last month. Since it's July release, Magna Carta Holy Grail" has pushed 900,000 physical units on top of one million digital  copies downloaded by Samsung Galaxy users. Actor/comedian Arsenio Hall returns to late night television with his new talk show. It airs on Star 64 at 11: 00 p.m. It's good to have him back. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "The Million Second Quiz Live" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Rapper 2 Chainz has cancelled a scheduled appearance due to "unforeseen scheduling conflicts". His recent arrest and the possibility of charges being filed may be a factor. The rapper hasn't commented on the matter. Singer Beyonce celebrated her birthday on  a yacht with husband Jay Z and daughter Blue Ivey. Meanwhile, Jay Z's album has already gone platinum. It's his eighth album to do so. Rapper Kanye West's latest album has gone gold. Rapper Drake and singer Rihanna were spotted out having dinner together. While neither has commented publicly regarding the nature of their relationship, the two reportedly looked quite comfortable with one another. Rapper Young Jeezy has decided to change his stage name to simply Jeezy. It's reportedly all a part of evolving. Kanye West isn't one for sharing the touring spotlight, but that will change soon. The G.O.O.D. Music head tweeted a flyer with a Yeezus and the caption "Kanye West's 1st solo tour in 5 years with Kendrick Lamar". Starting Oct. 19 in Seattle, the rappers will hit more than 20 cities, including New York's Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles's Staples Center. Tickets go on sale Sep. 13. Congratulations to singer Monica and her NBA husband Shannon Brown are in order. The couple welcomed a baby girl on Sep. 3. Monica has two sons from a previous relationship while Brown has a son. In theaters this weekend: "Riddick". On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "Teach" on CBS, "Last Man Standing" on ABC and "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" on NBC.

Thursday Dish

Rapper Lupe Fiasco is denying claims that he helped his former business partner and mentor, Charles "Chilly" Patton, hide $9 million. A lawsuit was filed by Patton's estranged wife accusing the Chicago MC of helping to keep money from her in the couples ongoing divorce battle. Patton is serving a 44-year prison sentence and allegedly used money from his music industry dealings to fund the drug empire. Lupe took to Twitter to deny the accusations tweeting "Hahahahaha....hiding my own money from somebody else's wife...ain't that a b****! #FreeChilly!". Lupe added in his tweets that the money is legitimate. After calling out the media, the rapper jokingly prayed for the controversy to die down. A lawyer for Fiasco recently told celebrity website TMZ, "There are no secret accounts". A hacker is responsible for an alleged Justin Bieber N-word tirade on YouTube, the singer's camp told celebrity web site TMZ. The impostor posted a page resembling Bieber's and uploaded the single "What She Wants" featuring the teen sensation sing what sounds like "she wants me to be her n*****". Despite the racial epithet, the track netted more than 200,000 page views and received 4,000 likes and 300 dislikes. It has since been removed from YouTube. Bieber's handlers maintain he had nothing to do with the page and that he wants it removed from the internet. The pre-hacked song does have an owner. His name is Khail Underwood, who tweeted, "Justin Bieber never said the N-word, but I did because it's my song". Bieber, on the other hand, has not addressed the matter publicly. As for the hacker, no one knows who's behind the scheme yet. Actor/comedian Eddie Murphy has reportedly decided to get into the social media game along with singer Prince by opening a Twitter account. No word yet on when he'll post his first tweets. Actress Viola Davis graces the cover of the latest issue of Essence magazine. The Oscar nominee discusses her career, learning to appreciate her own beauty and what's next for her. The latest issue of Essence magazine is on newsstands now. On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "Football Night In America: Kickoff 2013 Live" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

R&B singer Miguel has been slapped with DUI stemming from  a bust on a Southern California freeway last month. The singer was slapped with two counts of drunk driving, according to celebrity web site TMZ. Although he has yet to address the matter, police say the crooner was cooperative at the time. He was stopped on Aug. 15 for dark tints on his 2013 BMWX6, but authorities suspected he had been drinking. The Grammy award winner's blood alcohol level was .10, slightly above California's legal limit to drive. He was arrested and released on $5,000 bail hours later. His case will go before a judge next week. Police documents detail what was found on rapper 2 Chainz tour bus following a nine hour standoff with police in Oklahoma City that lead to his arrest along with ten other men. According to celebrity web site TMZ, there were two semi-automatic pistols, a 12-gauge pump shot gun, prescription pain killers, grinders with week residue, rolling papers and scales. No charges for the findings have been filed. 2 Chainz was on the America's Most Wanted tour with Lil Wayne and T.I. when his bus was pulled over last month while leaving the Oklahoma City show. Cops cited that the taillights were out and that when they approached the vehicle, they smelled weed. The cops then attempted to search the vehicle, but were locked out and denied entry. They towed the bus to a nearby police yard, with passengers inside, until a search warrant was obtained. All eleven passengers were arrested, 10 for interference with a police investigation, one for suspicion of drug use; all were released on bail not long after. 2 Chainz continued the tour. The wrapped up this past Monday night in California. On the tube: "MasterChef" on Fox, "Big Brother" on CBS, " The Middle" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Rapper Lil Scrappy denied rumors that he's been fired from "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta". Rumors swirled that he had been fired and would be replaced. The rapper went on to comment on the recent rumored fight with another gentleman at a gas station saying that the gentlemen started the fight. Rapper Sean Kingston has settled out of court with Carissa Capeloto, the woman who accused him of gang raping her in his hotel room following a performance at a Justin Bieber concert in 2010; it's not an admission of guilt, sources told celebrity web site TMZ. The sources said the rapper settled out of court for an undisclosed amount because he doesn't have time for a trial due to an upcoming tour and album release. Kingston tweeted a picture of the cover art for his upcoming album "Back 2 Life" along with a caption that read "Focus on what matters most to you! My music!". Despite the settlement, Kingston's legal trouble hasn't ended yet. The University of Western  Ontario has cancelled his scheduled September 7  performance for their orientation week because of "zero tolerance for sexual assault". Capeloto accused Kingston, his bodyguard and a band  member of taking advantage of her while she was "obviously intoxicated and incapable of consent" in his hotel room after inviting her for what she assumed was a post concert meet-and-greet. She filed a civil suit recently for $5 million. Kingston was cleared of criminal charges by police. On the tube: "Raising Hope" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "American Ninja Warrior" on NBC. Happy Monday!