Thursday Dish

A jury has found concert promoter AEG Live not liable in the 2009 death of singer Michael Jackson, bringing the five month trial to a close. The company's defense focused on the notion that it was Jackson and not AEG who hired Dr. Conrad Murray. Jackson died on June 25, 2009 of a lethal dose of propofol, which Murray had been using to treat Jackson's insomnia. Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2011 and will be released later this month after serving two years. Business ventures continue for rapper Jay Z. He's signed a deal with watch giant Hublot for a line of watches. No word on when the new line will hit the market. In the meantime, he's set to begin his "Magna Carta Holy Grail Tour" next month.  Rapper Snoop Dog has signed an endorsement deal with malt liquor giant Colt 45. He will be the face of its new ad campaign. The ads will begin airing later this month. According to celebrity web site, TMZ, rapper Jim Jones was pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence. Authorities suspected the rapper was under the influence when they approached  his Chevy Impala and saw that his eyes were bloodshot. Although it hasn't been confirmed what the substance was, sources believe it was marijuana. Jones is in the mist of promoting his new mixtape, "Vampire Life 3". No word on whether charges will be filed or if bail needs to be posted. Singer Tamar Braxton graces the cover of the latest issue of Ebony magazine. She discusses the joy of motherhood after struggling with infertility, her career and what's next for her. The latest issue of Ebony magazine is on newsstands now. The new television season has begun and only time will tell which shows will make the grade and which ones won't. Returning favorites like 'Criminal Minds" have already gotten off to a running start. We'll have to wait and see what happens. On the tube: "The X Factor" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Scandal" on ABC and "Parks and Recreation" on NBC. Happy Thursday!