Thursday Dish

If your planning to purchase tickets to the next Nicki Minaj concert, just be certain to purchase them from her website. The female MC has indicated that a bogus website has been selling tickets to unbooked shows across the country. No word on whether legal action regarding the matter will be taken. PBS's long running children's show "Sesame Street" has apparently decided that singer Katy Perry's cleavage may be fine for boyfriend Russell Brand, but not for young viewers of the show. The show has pulled a taped segment of the show featuring the singer with Elmo. The "I Kissed  A Girl" singer, known for her revealing clothing, wore a gold bustier top as she sang a version of her hit "Hot And Cold". Some felt it was too revealing for the kid set. No comment from Perry's reps. Rapper 50 Cent is being sued by the production company that worked on his upcoming film "When Things Fall Apart". The company claims 50 didn't complete the project as promised in the contract. No word on the amount in damages being sought and no comment from 50 or his representatives. Premiere week continues with the season premieres of "Cougar Town", "30 Rock", and "The Big Bang Theory". The shows should all keep fans in stiches. Be sure to tune in. The fall movie season rolls along with the release this Friday of "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" starring Michael Douglas. It's the long awaited sequel to the original "Wall Street", which was released in 1987. Be sure to catch it when it hits your local cineplex. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "My Generation" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Eddie Franklin, son of singer Aretha Franklin, has been released from the hospital after being brutally attacked at a Detroit gas station. Reportedly, authorities are still waiting to talk with Mr Franklin regarding the incident. Stay tuned for more as this story develops. Just when it appeared to some that the two were at odds, rappers Kanye West and 50 Cent are set to tour Europe together. No tour dates and locations have been announced yet, however. Stay tuned. L.A. Reid, chairman of Island/Def Jam Records, responsible for the success of artists such as Usher, Mariah Carey, Outkast and Pink among others, has been fired from his post. No explanation has been given and no replacement has been named. In other Kanye West news, the rapper/producer appears on the cover of the latest issue of XXL magazine. He discusses his hiatus, his return to recording and performing and what's next. Pick up a copy today. David Hasselhoff and his partner Kim were the first couple eliminated on last night's "Dancing With The Stars". Be sure to tune in next week to see who makes it to the next round and who goes home. It's finally been made offical.  It was announced during a press conference that singer/actress Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler will join Randy Jackson at the judges table when Fox's "American Idol" kicks off it's 10th season in January. In other "American Idol" news, for the first time contestants can audition online by posting videos on the internet. The upcoming season should be quite an interesting one. Be sure to catch the show when it airs this fall. There has been quite a bit of buzz surrounding the upcoming "Scream 4". The original cast and director have all returned for the latest installment in the franchise, and it's sure to be a hit with fans all over. The film is set to hit theaters in November 2011.  On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "Survivor: Nicaragua" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Undercovers" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Despite an apparent jab at the NBC staple, rapper Kanye West is slated to perform on "Saturday Night Live" on October 2nd. Actor Bryan Cranston of AMC's "Breaking Bad" will host the episode. The show should be an exciting one not to be forgotten. Singer Rihanna is gearing up for her feature film debut. She's even been seen sporting a fake tatoo gotten recently just for the role. No word on the title of the film or when it will be released. Premiere week kicked off last night with the airing of  ABC's "Dancing With The Stars". Among the performance highlights were, the performances of Brandy and Max and Derek and Jennifer. The show ended with a three way tie for last place. Be sure to tune in tonight to find out who goes home on the first results show of the season. Be sure to catch the premiere of the cop drama "Detroit 187". From the producers of "NYPD Blue", the show appears to be just as gritty and compelling as it's predessor. It airs tonight at 10 p.m. Actress Jennifer Anniston will make a guest appearance on "Cougar Town". Be sure to catch it. The fall film season continues with the upcoming release of WWE star John Cena's latest film. No word on a release date, however. Carlos Santana and Maroon 5 have new music in stores this week. On dvd: "Robin Hood", "American Beauty" and "The Secret in Their Eyes". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and "The Biggest Loser" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The Ben Affleck film "The Town" topped the weekend box office, earning over $23 million dollars. "Easy A", "Devil", "Resident Evil: Afterlife" and "Alpha and Omega" round out the top five films of the week. Apparently what happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas after all. Singer Bruno Mars was arrested over the weekend for cocaine possession. According to website TMZ, the singer was caught with 2.6 grams of coke after Hard Rock Hotel and Casino security approached him in a bathroom and found the drugs on him. Mars had performed at the venue the previous evening. There's been no word on what type of drugs the singer had in his possession. After assisting B.o.B and Travis McCoy on hits like "Nothin' On You" and "Billionaire", the singer now has the number 3 single on Billboard's Hot 100 with "Just The Way You Are". Rapper Jay Z is set to share the stage with rockers Coldplay in Las Vegas as headliners at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas casino-resort on New Years Eve. Officals stated that the stars would also play solo sets with the performances broadcast on the hotel's 65-foot (20-meter) marquee overlooking the Las Vegas Strip.The concert is part of a three-day invitation only celebration roughly two weeks after the resort opens. The resort is scheduled to open on December 15. Officals also stated that the New Years weekend will also include a surprise performance on the resort's pool deck, which overlooks Las Vegas Boulevard. In other Jay Z news, Hova and wife Beyonce were recently added to the Guinness Book of World Records as the "highest earning power couple". Although the sum of the couple's earnings stands at $150 million, the 2010 addition of Guinness has the couple earning $122 million between June 2009 and June 2010. Joe Jonas will guest star on an episode of "9021" in November as himself, it was confirmed. He will escort the character Adrianna to a magazine cover party. Be sure to catch the episode when it airs. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and "Chuck" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Rapper T.I. has been summoned to appear in an Atlanta court to explain why his probation shouldn't be revoked after a recent arrest in Los Angeles. U.S. District Judge Charles Pannell Jr signed the summons for the rapper, whose real name is Clifford Harris, on Thursday. The same judge sentenced  T.I. for firearms violations. The order list three possible violations of his bond: possession of ecstasy, testing positive for opiates and associating with a convicted felon. Pannell did not set a date for the hearing. Los Angeles County sheriffs officals say the rapper was stopped on September 1 on a Hollywood street after making an illegal U-turn. Police say they found several pills confirmed to be a controled substance. In lighter news, beginning Monday, September 20, BET will launch "Music Matters Week". This special week will serve as the launch pad for "106 & Park's" new initiative "Music Matters Tuesdays", which will provide a platform for the next BET Superstars. Each Tuesday, an artist will be invited to  world premiere their new video and perform live on the "106 & Park" stage. This sounds like a wonderful initiative that will give many talented and deserving artists the opportunites they deserve. Way to go BET! There has been quite a bit of buzz generated from a new talk show premiering this fall called simply "The Talk". The show will star Juile Chen, Leah Remini, Holly Robinson-Peete, Sharon Osbourne and Margaret Cho. The ladies will chop it up with one another and their audience about current events and issues of the day. The show airs beginning in October. Actress  Halle Berry is gearing up for the release of her first film in three years called "Dark Tide". The film will reportedly be released later this year. In theaters this weekend: "Alpha and Omega", "Devil", "Easy A" and "The Town". On the tube: "Human Target" on Fox, "Medium" on CBS, "Wife Swap" on ABC and "Dateline NBC" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Jim Jones and Cam'ron are both going at Kanye West over the beat for his single "Runaway". The two have released a scathing track bearating the rapper over the song. Thus far, there has been no response from West. In other Kanye West news, the Chicago born and bred MC will make a guest appearance on the season premiere of Fox's "The Cleveland Show". The episode airs on September 27. Michael Jackson's mother Katherine is suing AIG claiming that the concert promoter didn't provide the late music icon with proper medical care while he prepared for his tour. No word on the amount in damages she's seeking. Stay tuned. Pit Bull, Drake and Trey Songz reportedly are in talks to do a project together. While nothing's been confirmed yet, it does sound like an interesting pairing. Let's hope the trio can pull it off. In case you  missed it, the season finale of CBS's "Big Brother 12" aired last night. It was full of twists, turns and surprises, as has been the case all season. Be sure to catch the two hour season premiere of NBC's "The Apprentice" tonight. Sixteen candidates have been chosen this time around, and it's anyone's guest who'll walk away with the grand prize. One thing's for certain, the show is bound to have surprises for viewers. Actor Ben Affleck is gearing up for the release of his next film "The Town". The film action/adventure film appears to be one that will take fans on one thrill ride after another. Be sure to catch it at your local cineplex. On the tube: "Fringe" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "The Office" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Althought it has not been confirmed, reportedly the video for rapper Kanye West's next single will be 30 minutes long. The clip was debuted on MTV at only 3 minutes, however. No word on when the clip will be released and at what lenghth. It appears that rapper Lil Wayne's album will not be released on the same date the MC will be released from prison after all. The disc will be released in December. The rapper does have a single to be released on September 27, however. That also happens to be his birthday. R&B star Usher says he'd like to do a song with both Brittany Spears and Lady Gaga. Although nothing is definite, it does sound like quite an interesting pairing. As reported previously, the star is set to begin a tour soon. Be sure to catch him when he appears in your area. Rumor has it that teen sensation Justin Bieber has been in talks with Will and Jada Pinkett Smith about a possible film project. Fans will recall that the star performed the theme song to "The Karate Kid". Nothing's been confirmed, so stay tuned as the story develops. With the show's season premiere quickly approaching, the new cast of ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" has been busy rehearsing for the showdown for the mirror ball trophy. Time will tell who the winner will be. The show's season premiere airs on September 20. Another show to look out for this fall is CBS's "Blue Bloods". The crime drama about a family with deep roots in law enforcement appears to be a winner. The show airs on September 23. Actor/writer/director Tyler Perry is gearing up for the release of his next film "For Colored Girls". The all star cast includes Janet Jackson, Loretta Devine, Whoopi Goldberg and Thandie Newton, and is based on the Broadway play of the same name. There's quite a bit of Oscar buzz surrounding the film, only time will tell if it earns any awards, however. On the tube: "Masterchef" on Fox, "Survivor: Nicaragua" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC, "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy hump day!