Monday Madness

Rapper/actor Ice Cube is gearing up for another appearance on the big screen. He's slated to star along with his "All About The Benjamins" costar Mike Epps in a film tentively titled "Janky Promoters". Eddie Murphy is also slated to star in a new film. The film, to be directed by the director of "Dreamgirls", is to be based on the life of the late Richard Pryor. Chris Brown was reportedly in Miami working on tracks for a new album. Catch "24" on Fox and "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Actor Samuel L. Jackson has inked a deal with Marvel to play Nick Fury, the eye patch wearing leader of espionage organization S.H.E.I.L.D. in several films, the first of which is slated for a 2010 release. Elsewhere, there's talk about this summer blockbuster films, and it's anyone's guest which ones will come out on top. Two more contestants were given the boot on last night's "American Idol". Rumor has it that singer Rihanna is pregnant. No one's confirmed or denied, the rumor. Catch "20,20", and "Bones" tonight. In theaters this weekend: "Jonas Brothers 3D" and "Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun Li". Make it a weekend!

Wednesday Roundup

80's boy band New Edition are gearing up for a comeback. No further details are available, but at any rate it will be great to see the fellas doing their thing. They certainly helped pave the way for others. There has been quite a bit of Oscar buzz surrounding Jamie Fox's next film. More details as they become available. Catch the top 12 men and women perform tonight on "American Idol". The show was preempted by President Barack Obama's address to Congress. Also on the tube tonight, "Criminal Minds" and "CSI New York". Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Although I promised myself I'd leave the issue alone, I still feel compelled to weigh in on the Chris Brown/Rihanna situation. First and foremost, domestic violence is totally unexpectable not matter what the circumstances and there most definitely needs to be more grassroots efforts made to spread awareness. Having said that, there has been a media firestorm since the story broke with no end in sight. While I'm not one to make any kind of judgement call without knowing all the facts, I do believe Mr Brown's being tried in the court of public opinion when no one knows for certain what happened on the night in question. I think at this point the best thing to do is give these two young people the place and space needed to learn the lesson meant to be learned from this experience, counceling, if need be and the tools needed to heal and move on and become better people. Rumors and speculation certainly won't do either of them any justice. Just a thought.

Monday Madness

Slum Dog Millionaire was the big winner at last night's 81st annual Academy Awards. The rags to riches tale won eight awards including, Best Picture and Best Director. Other winners last night were: Kate Winslet, Best Actress, Sean Penn, Best Actor, Penelope Cruz, Best Supporting Actress and the late Heath Ledger, Best Supporting Actor. The tour bus of rapper Fabulous was stopped in Arizona where police reportedly found 10 pounds of marajuana. The rapper was not on the bus at the time. Catch new episodes of "House", "24" and "How I Met Your Mother" tonight. Tops at the box office this week: "Media Goes To Jail". Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

The release date of rapper Lil Wayne's rock album has been pushed back. The reason for the delay could be the fact that the rapper is currently working on three other albums, one of which is a Hot Boys reunion album and preparing for a tour. It's Academy Awards weekend and you can catch the show Sunday night on ABC. In theaters this week Media Goes To Jail. Having birthdays today: Rhianna, 21, Stephon Marberry, 31, Nancy Wilson, 72 and Sidney Poiter, 82. Happy Friday!

Thursday Dish

Rapper Cam'ron graces the cover of the latest issue of XXL magazine. The rapper discusses 50 Cent, frenemies and his future in the article. Pick up the magazine on newsstands now. Actor/singer Ray J is currently working on a new reality series. Reportly, the show will feature single women vieing for the singer's attention. There's been much talk about the season finale of ER. George Clooney and Noah Wiley are among the ER alum scheduled to make appearances when the show ends. Bobby Valentino and Bruce Springsteen each have new releases in stores this week as well. Check out Fox's new hit show Lie to Me tonight. Celebraties having birthday today: Motown legend Smokey Robinson is 69 and rapper/producer Dr Dre is 45. Happy Thursday!