Monday Madness

Karrine Steffans has confirmed rumors that surfaced some time ago that she and former "Family Matters" star, Darius McCrary, are married. She would only add that the two have known one another for 20 years. Kandi Burress, formerly of the 90's R&B group Xscape, is reportedly set to join the cast of "The Real Housewives Of Atlanta". No work yet on when she will make her first appearance on the show. Singer/actor/comedian Jamie Fox recently caused quite a bit of controversy with comments he made regarding "Hannah Montana" star Miley Cirus. He later apologized. Tops at the weekend box office: "17, Again". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Actress Keisha Knight Pullium will be staring in a new reality series for VH1. The series will follow the actress' daily lfie as it shows what it's like being young, rich and Black in Atlanta. Singer Fantasia Barrino also has a new realtiy series coming as well. The show will follow the singer's life as a single mom. Rapper Lil Kim has done extremely well on "Dancing With The Stars". The rapper recieved a perfect 10 on the show. On the tube: "Terminator" on Fox and 20/20 on ABC. In theaters: 17 Again, Crank High Voltage and State Of Play. Make it a weekend!

Tuesday Tales

The competion is down to seven contestants on "American Idol" and it's anyone's guess who will be sent home tonight. Singer Michael Jackson has won an injunction stopping the auction of his Neverland Ranch and the items on the ranch. Rapper Lil Kim has faired quite well on "Dancing With The Stars". Lets see if this does for her what it's done for Mel B. On the tube tonight: the "American Idol" results show on Fox and "Criminal Minds" on CBS. Bow Wow, Miley Circus, Flo Rida and UGK all have new releases in stores this week. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Madness

Sad news out of the gospel music industry. David Winans, Sr, the patriarch of the Winans Family has died. He was 74. His family stated that he had been in a Nashville hospice after suffering a stroke. He was born April 20, 1934 in Detroit. He began singing in church as a child. He met his wife Delores while singing with the Lemon Gospel Chorus, a local singing choral. They have ten children. One son, Ronald passed away in 2005. Four children, Marvin, Carvin, Ronald and Michael went on to form The Winans, The group recorded several hits, including, "Tomorrow", "The Question Is" and "Aint No Need To Worry". Two other children, BeBe and CeCe went on to perform as a duo. They recorded the hits "Heaven", "Lost Without You and "Addictive Love". Both groups also won several Grammys as well. Mr Winans recorded two albums with his wife as half of the duo Mom and Pop Winans and won a Grammy as well. A memorial service will be held at Perfecting Light Church where son Marvin Winans is the senior pastor. Let's lift the Winans family up in prayer.

Wednesday Roundup

First, I'd like to mention for those interested a annual concert given each year in my hometown Cincinnati. It's called the Coors Lite Festival and is a two day event with the top R&B acts in the country performing each night. Anita Baker and Eric Benet are among those scheduled to perform. The competion is slowly, but surely coming down to the wire on "American Idol". Last night was year of birth night and we will have to see who stays and who goes. On the tube: the "American Idol" results show on Fox, and "Crimminal Minds" on CBS. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Actor/comedian/rapper Nick Cannon has a new gig. He's been tapped to create, star in, direct and produce programing for teens on the Teen-nick cable channel. The channel is a new vinture started by Nickalodeon. Singer Carrie Underwood became only the seventh woman to be named "Entertainer Of The Year" at this year's Country Music Awards. The film "Fast And The Furious" broke a box office record this month and is still sitting at number one. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox and "Rules of Engagement" on CBS. Happy Tuesday!

Thursday Dish

In case you haven't already, pick up a copy of the book, "Straight From The Source' by Kim Osorio, former editor and chief of the hip hop bible. In the book, Ms Osorio gives a first hand account of the goings on behind the scenes of the premier urban publication in America and her relationships with 50 Cent and Nas. The book is entertaining, witty and at times sad as she recounts the rise and fall of the hip hop magazine and her sexual discrimantion lawsuit against it's owners. Check it out. It's worth a read.