Friday Facts

Lawyers for rapper Kanye West plead not guilty to misdemeanor charges of criminal battery and attempted grand theft stemming from a scuffle between West and a photographer at LAX over the summer on the G.O.O.D. Music head's behalf. Photographer Ramos claims the confrontation with West caused him great pain and left him seeking medical attention. West claims he responded in self-defense. If convicted, West could face a year in jail. Singer Chris Brown is counter suing a man who claims he was assaulted during the singer's scuffle with singer Frank Ocean earlier this year. Brown filed suit against Ocean's cousin Sha'Keir Duarte claiming Duarte instigated things by kicking, punching and pushing him, leading up to the scuffle with Ocean. The confrontation occurred at a recording studio in West Hollywood after Brown parked in Ocean's spot. Words were exchanged before the dispute got physical. Brown, who's currently in rehab for anger management, is seeking unspecified damages in the suit. Rapper Pit Bull has been tapped to host the American Music Awards. During the show's Nov. 24th telecast, the Miami artist will perform his new single ""Timber", featuring Ke$ha. In addition to Pitbull and Ke$ha, the show will also feature performances by Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar and Mackelmore. The American Music Awards will air live on ABC on Nov. 24 at 8:00 p.m. Rapper Rick Ross has added two new additions to his Maybach Music Group. He announced via Twitter that he signed Washington D.C. rapper Fat Trel and Atlanta rapper Tracy T. to  his roster. In theaters this weekend: "Thor: The Dark World". On the tube: "MasterChef" on Fox, "Undercover Boss" on CBS, "Last Man Standing" on ABC and "Grimm" on NBC. Make it a weekend!