Tuesday Tales

It's true, or at least seems to be. R & B singer Usher filed for divorce from his wife Tameka Foster in Atlanta superior court after two years of marriage. Rumors peristed for some time that all was not well with the couple and Usher was spotted out with friends. Tameka was spotted at the premier of Eddie Murphy's latest film "Imagine That" with her children. Best wishes to both of them. Acress Jada Pinkett Smith has a new show titled "Hawthorne" on TNT. Check it out. Fomer Destiny's Child member Latoya Luckett has a new CD in the works. Check out the hot single "Not Anymore". Black Music Month Salute: Tupac Amaru Shakir. Today would have been the rapper/actor's 38th birthday. He got his start as a roadie for the group Digital Underground. He got a solo deal with Interscope Records and released his debut album "Tupacalispe Now". "Strictly 4 My Niggaz" , "Me Against The World" and "All Eyes On Me" soon followed. He also appeared on the silver screen in the films, "Juice", "Poetic Justice" and "Above The Rim". He was gunned down on the Las Vegas strip while in town to attend the Mike Tyson/Bruce Seldon fight. He may be gone, but his music will live on. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS and "According To Jim" on ABC. Teena Marie, DJ Drama and D-Dot have new releases in stores this week. On DVD: "Medea Goes To Jail" and "Woodstock". Happy Tuesday!

Monday Madness

First off, congradulations to the Los Angeles Lakers for winning the NBA title over the weekend. It's the teams 14th title. Rumors keep swirling regarding singer Usher Raymond and his wife Tameka. Reports suggest that the marriage of two years is in trouble. But a report in a Atlanta newspaper says the two are hanging in there. Check out singer Beyonce on the cover of Forbes. The singer and hubby Jay Z are among the magazine's celebrity one hundred. Rapper T.I and crew grace the cover of the latest issue of the Source. The crew discuss upcoming projects and how business will be handled while the general's away. Black Music Month moment: Check out the latest effort by Shameka Covington. The blues sensation has a new CD in stores. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS and "Splash" on ABC. Happy Monday!

Wednesday Roundup

R&B singer Monica is slated to appear in a reality series for BET called "Still Standing". It will follow the singer's life as a mother of two and her business ventures as well. She also has a new CD due to be released this fall also titled "Still Standing". Former "American Idol" contestant Allison, has a new record deal. The 17-year old singer has been signed to TNT Records. Rumors are flying about singer Solange being dropped from her label and Michael Jackson asking her to be an opening act for a London show. Both are untrue. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox and "CSI on CBS. Happy Tuesday!

Tuesday Tales

You know, it never ceases to amaze me how shows with prodominately White casts can remain on the air, even with horrific ratings and Black shows are given the boot by networks with no hesitation. The list is too numerist to mention here. When it comes to Nielson ratings, no one bothers to ask what Black households tune in to. I think it's time for a grass roots effort to change the way the networks and Nielson does business. It is a travesty when quality Black shows are shoved off the air when shows not of the same quality are given a chance. As our president would say, it's time for a change.

Monday Madness

The NBA Finals are in full swing, and love it seems, is in the air in Black Hollywood as well. Los Angeles Lakers Lamar Odom and Taraji P. Henson, The Dream and Christina Milan, Nick Cannon and Maria Carey and Kanye West and Amber are a few of the couples to watch this season. In celebration of Black Music Month be sure to check out Unsung on TV One. It will include profiles of Minnie Riperton and Shalimar, among others. I'd also like to mention, Mahalia Jackson, Clara Ward and Edwin Hawkins. These individuals changed the sound of Gospel and blazed a trail for others to follow. A very happy 51st birthday to Prince. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS and "Wipeout" on ABC. Happy Monday!

Thursday Dish

Sad news out of Hollywood. Actor David Carridine, star of the 1970's hit show "Kun Fu" has died. It's been reported that the 72-year old actor was found hanged in his hotel roon by a hotel maid. He was in Bangkok shooting a film at the time of his death. Sad news out of the Blues world as well. Blues legend Koko Taylor is dead at 80. Dubed the Queen of The Blues, Taylor died of complications from surgery. Although she never achieved mainstream success, she was very much revered by blues fans. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of both at this difficult time. On a lighter note, rapper Drake has reportedly signed a deal with Def Jam Records. Rapper Jay Z's Rocka Wear line will soon be sold in China. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "Without A Trace" on CBS and for you NBA fans, the "NBA Finals" on ABC. In celebration of Black Music Month, I've compiled a list of my Top Ten Favorite Summer Songs. 1. Summer Madness, Kool & The Gang, 2. Summertime, D.J. Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, 3. Crazy In Love, Beyonce, 4. Hot Fun In The Summer Time, Sly & The Family Stone, 5. Farewell, My Summer Love, Michael Jackson, 6. Ghetto Love, Rick James, 7. September, Earth Wind & Fire, 8. Boogie Nights, Heatwave, 9. Give Me The Night, George Benson, 10. Slide, Slave. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

A source close to singer Omarion has confirmed that he has signed to Young Money Records, rapper Lil Wayne's label. There's also some controversy brewing over a Twitter page where he reportedly stated he only dates light skinned women. Actor/rapper Nick Cannon is set to host the new season of "America's Got Talent". Congradulations to Kimmora Lee Simmons are in order. She and her beau have become the parents of a baby boy. No word on what the little tykes name is . It has been confirmed that singer Jennifer Hudson is a mom to be also. A story in the Chicago Tribune mentioned a weekend baby shower for the singer. Finally, June is Black Music Month, for those unaware, and it's time to pay tribute to the innovators of the genre. I'll be posting tributes the rest of the month. Be on the look out. Happy hump day!