Wednesday Roundup

The top female contestants performed for votes on last night's "American Idol" and tonight the top male contestants will get their turn. Thursday, viewers will vote  to decide who goes home. Sad news out of Hollywood. Actor Corey Haim has died. He was 38. The actor first came to fame in the 1984 film "Firstborn" and then went on to star in several other films such as, "License To Drive" , "Lucas" and "Dream A Little Dream". He battled substance abuse problems and health issues for some time. The actor died at the home he shared with his mother Judy. The Los Angeles County Coroner's office stated that the actor had gotten out of bed, complained of feeling week and dropped to his kness. His mother found him and called parametics. The parametics responded and transported the actor to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at 2:15 am. He had suffered with flu like symptoms for some time. The cause of death is not known at this time. He had planned a comeback for 2008, which never materialized. A autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of dealth. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will be missed. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "New Adventures Of Old Christine" on CBS, "Scrubs" on ABC and "Mercy" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Monday Madness

"Alice In Wonderland" topped the weekend box office grossing over 116 million dollars, making it the highest opening weekend in history. "Brooklyn's Finest", "Shutter Island", "Cop Out" and "Avatar" round out the top films of the week. Hollywood's finest turned out for the 82nd annual Academy Awards. Among the winners were, Sandra Bullock,  Best Actress for "The Blind Side", Jeff Bridges, Best Actor , "Crazy Heart",Monique Best Supporting Actress , "Prescious", Christoph Waltz, Best Supporting Actor "Inglourious Basterds". Best Picture went to "The Hurt Locker". It also won for Best Director. It was the first time a female director had ever been honored with the award.  The rehabilitation center where singer Beyonce researched her role of Etta James in the film "Cadillac Records" has opened a comsitology school. The funding was provided by the star, who donated her entire salary from the film to the organization. Rapper Lil Wayne is scheduled to be sentenced for his gun and drug possession charge today. Be sure to check out Fox's "American Idol" as the top female contestants will perform tomorrow and the top males will perform Wednesday. Thursday, viewers will vote for their favorites. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "The Batchlor: Jason and Molly's Wedding" on ABC and "Chuck" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Sad news out of the R&B world. Ron Banks of the legendary R&B group the Dramatics died of a heart attack at Detroit's Sinai Hospital. He was 58. He was a founding member of the group which was formed in Detroit in 1962. The group played various talent shows and clubs before eventually signing with Stax/Volt Records. They scored with such hits as "What You See Is What You Get", "In The Rain' and "Get Up And Get Down". No details on funeral information is available at press time. Two male and two female contestants were booted off "American Idol" last night. Be sure to tune in next week for more performances and the chance to vote for your favorite contestant. Rumor has it that former "American Idol" contestant Fantashia Barrino is pregnant, but the rumor has not been confirmed or denied. The Academy Awards will air this Sunday and it appears that viewers will witness another fabulous show. Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin will co-host. In theaters this weekend: "Alice In Wonderland" and "Brooklyn's Finest". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Ghost Whisperer" on CBS, "Supernanny" on ABC and "Who Do You Think You Are?" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

The female contestants took the stage on last night's "American Idol" after a health scare for one. The evening went from fabulous for some to  just plain horrible for others. Tonight viewers will decide who stays and who goes home. Rapper Lil Wayne may get at least five more days of freedom. After a fire at a Lower Manhattan courthouse postponed the rapper's sentencing, his legal reps are now saying that he may not be sentenced until next week. His sentence for a gulity plea to a gun possession charge was to start originally on February 9, but was delayed due to last minute and extensive dental work and was granted an extension to get the work completed. The rapper is slated to serve a 8 to 10 month sentence in Rikers Island NYC. In more music news, rapper Guru of Gang Star is recovering from successful heart surgery after suffering a heart attack this past weekend.  The rapper says he is doing well and appreciates all the well wishes. Just three more days until the Academy Awards and co-hosts Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin have been rehearsing for the upcoming show, which is sure to be spactacular. It will be interesting to see who the big winners will be. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "Survivor: Heroes vs Villains" on CBS, "Grey's Anatomy" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Fox's "American Idol" changed it's schedule last night due to a female contestants illness. The top ten males took the stage last night, with mixed results. After viewing the show last night, I have to say it looks like Big Mike may be a contender for the grand prize. Singer Justin Timberlake and actress Cameron Diaz are teaming up for a comedy about a love triangle. Filming of the comedy will start in Los Angeles this month. The manager of actor Burt Reynolds says the actor has been released from a Florida hospital after a planned heart bypass operation. The manager also stated that Reynolds went into the hospital on Monday and was released on Tuesday. He is 74. It's just a few days until the Academy Awards and it's anyone's guest who the big winners will be. The show will be co-hosted by Alex Baldwin and Steve Martin. As reported previously, there are more nominees in the best picture category than in years past. Usher's next cd has been delayed yet again, and in fact, it looks like it may never be released. We'll wait and see what happens with that. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "The New Adventures Of Old Christine" on CBS, "Modern Family" on ABC and "Mercy" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Tuesday Tales

Be sure to tune in to Fox's "American Idol" as the week's top contestants perform for viewer votes. Jay Leno won the late night battle, with the ratings for his first night back on "The Tonight Show" scoring a 4.5 rating/14 share in 56 metered markets while David Letterman earned 3.0/8, according to NBC. The cast for the new season of "Dancing With The Stars" was announced today and Chad Johnson and Kate Gosslin will be among the cast members. The show will air on March 27. Rapper Nas is in hot water with the IRS. The rapper reportedly owes the agency a whopping $3,365,671.26 in back taxes. This is more than the orginal amount the agency had placed a lien on the rapper for. He has not commented on his financial troubles. Rapper T.I is in the middle of a controversy as well. This matter is regarding a billboard for his clothing line Akoo. The image, which is planted in the middle of Newark NJ's busiest intersection shows a young woman kneeling in front of a gentleman with a unzipped pair of jeans. The mayor of the city is ready to take up the matter of similar billboards with his city council. On the tube: "American Idol" of Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Lost" on ABC and "The Biggest Loser: Couples" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Madness

The film "Shutter Island" remained at number one for a second straight week raking in 22.2 million raising it's ten day total to 75.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.  "Cop Out", "The Crazies", "Avatar" and "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" round out the top films of the week. Rumor has it rapper 50 Cent is unhappy with his current label, Interscope, and may be trying to work out a deal to leave. We'll see what happens with that. The rapper has been with the label for some time. Tyler Perry picked up several awards at Friday's NAACP Image Awards, which aired on Fox. The film "Prescious" was also a big winner, winning for Best Picture and Outstanding Actress, among others. Congradulations to singer/songwriter/producer The Dream and singer Christina Milan. The two became the parents of a baby girl. All are doing well. Be sure to tune into Fox's "American Idol". It will be another round of performances, followed by viewer votes. It will be interesting to see who stays and who goes this time around. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "The Batchlor: On The Wings Of Love" on ABC and "Chuck" on NBC. Happy Monday!