Wednesday Roundup

Rapper Kanye West continues to misspeak during interviews. He compared himself to police officers during a recent conversation. It'd be wise not to go that far. Police officers put their lives on the line daily to protect and serve the community. Let's see Mr. West try that. West isn't the only one who misspeaks occasionally. Singer R. Kelly compared singer Chris Brown to Jesus for the way both fell and got back up. No need for comparisons. Congratulations to singer Rihanna are in order. The pop star has the most number one singles in history, according to Billboard magazine. The diva has been touring and it's unclear what's next for her. Matthew Knowles, father of singer Beyoncé Knowles has been accused of being a deadbeat dad once again. He reportedly owes two months in child support for a child he fathered. Knowles hasn't commented on the matter. Rapper Jay Z paid tribute to former South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela during a tour stop in Los Angeles. As Hova performed the song "Forever Young", two pictures of Mandela were posted on two large screens. Hova referred to Mandela as a "great man" while audience members lit the Staples Center with cell phones. Hova went on the encourage audience members to pursue their dreams and use Mandela's death as a life lesson stating, "Let that great man's sleep stand as an example of what you can do." Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson graces the cover of the latest issue of Essence magazine. In the article, the Chicago native discusses her career, motherhood and marriage. Essences magazine is on newsstands now. Actress Angela Bassett graces the cover of Jet magazine. In the article, she discusses balancing marriage, motherhood and career. Jet magazine is on newsstands now. Singer Jordin Sparks is letting it be known that she's none too pleased with the fact that her record label is delaying her next album. During an interview with HuffPost Live, Sparks indicated her frustration while adding that she doesn't hate her label. She admits that not being on the labels schedule is one reason for the delay. The "American Idol" winner signed with 19 Recordings/Jive Records in 2007. She released her debut album later that same year. Her sophomore effort, "Battlefield", was released in 2009. By 2011, Jive's parent company, disbanded the label and Sparks got loss in the shuffle. Sparks hinted at possibly releasing her next album on her own. She appeared in the film "Sparkle" and boyfriend Jason Derulo stated that her album is just about finished. Sparks added that she wants to get the new music out to the fans because it's really good. On the tube: "The X Factor" on Fox, "Survivor" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "The Sing Off" on NBC. Happy hump day!