Monday Madness

The new Quinton Tarentino war film, "Inglourious Basterds" claimed victory at the weekend box office. The film starring Brad Pitt took in 37. 6 million over the weekend making it Tarentino's best opening since 2004's "Kill Bill: Volume, 2". The film also took in a additional 27. 5 million overseas. Rounding out the top ten box office draws are: 2. "District 9", 18.9, million, 3. "GI Joe: The Rise Of The Cobra", 12.5 million, 4. "The Time Travelers Wife", 10, million, 5. "Juile & Julia", 9 milion, 6. "Shorts", 6.6 million, 7. "G Force", 4.2 million, 8. "Harry Potter And The Half Dead Prince", 3.5 million, 9. "The Ugly Truth", 2.9 million, 10. "Post Grad", 2.8 million. A new Miss Universe has been crowned. 18-year old Stefania Fernandez was crowned the winner of last night's pagent. The new cast of "Dancing With The Stars" has been announced. The show will premeire on September 21 on ABC. Rapper Youg Jezzy graces the cover of this months XXL magazine, as it celeberates it's tweleth anniversary. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS and " Dating In The Dark" on ABC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

According to the rumor mill, the Jackson family is in talks with A&E about doing a reality series. The show will reportedly follow the serviving members of the family as they deal with the untimely death of their brother Michael. Just in case your interested, Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush have reunited. No word on what took place. Rapper T.I., currently serving a one year sentence on federal weapons charges, is striking back at a former flame. He's reportedly recorded a track bashing his ex and her request for more child support. Speaking of child support, singer Kelis has asked a judge to increase the amount of child support she will recieve. In theaters this weekend: "Inglourious Basterds", "Post Grad" and "Shorts". On the tube: "Fox NFL Football, on Fox, "Ghost Whisperer" on CBS and "Supernanny" on ABC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Singer Michael Jackson graces the cover of GQ magazine and rapper/producer Jermaine Dupri is not happy. It seems he believes it was done to cash in on the singer untimely death. The bodyguard of singer Beyonce is in hot water. It seems the gentleman got into a little scuffle with the paparatzi while the singer and hubby JayZ were on vacation. Just in case you haven't already, check out the latest cd "Addiction" by Chico DeBarge. The singer will also hit the road soon. On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "CSI" on CBS and "Greys Anatomy" on ABC. Happy Thursday!

Tuesday Tales

Signer Celine Dion is expecting her second child, reports say. The singer became pregnant through invetro fertilzation. There are several shows scheduled to premer this fall and it's anyone's guest which ones will make the grade. Among them are "The Politian's Wife", "Glee" and an updated version of "Melrose Place". A concert promoter is suing rapper Lil Wayne. Reportedly, the rapped reneged on a few concert dates. Rapper Eve will reportedly be a cast member of the upcoming series "Glee". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "CSI" on CBS and "Rules Of Engagement". Happy Tuesday!

Monday Madness

The new cast for the 9th season of "Dancing With The Stars" has been unvield. Comiedan Kathy Irland and reality televison star Kelly Osborne are among those slated to appear on next season's show. Singer Bobby Brown is in trouble again. The singer has a warrant out for his arrest for nonpayment of child support. Congradulations to Kloe Kardashian. The reality televison star is reportedly expecting her first child. No word no who the father is. Tops at the box office: 1. "District, 9", 2. "G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra", 3. "The Time Travelers Wife", 4. "Juile & Julia", 5. "G Force", 6. "The Goods: Live Hard, Sell, Hard"7. "Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince", 8. "The Ugly Truth", 9. "Ponyo", 10. "(500) Days of Summer". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS and "Extreme Home Maker Edition" on ABC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Sad news from the world of music. Les Paul, legendary guitar inovator, has died at 94. He is created with the birth of rock and roll and inventing musical equipment. Omarossa from the "Aprentice" will be studing for the ministry. Mr & Mrs Shawn Carter aka Jay Z and Beyonce enjoyed an evening out recently. R & B star Usher will unveil a new fragrance soon. Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick and others will record Michael Jackson's single, "Will You Be There". No word on whether Jennifer Hudson, who sang the song at the Jackson memorial will be included. On the tube: "Mental" on Fox, "Supernanny" on CBS and "Neil Diamond: A Hot Night In August" on ABC. In Theaters: "Bandstorm", "District, 9", "The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard", "Ponyo" and "The Time Travelers Wife". Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Congradulations to singer Jennifer Hudson. The singer/actress gave birth to a 7 pound 5 ounce baby boy, David Otunga, Jr. Rumor has it that Latoya Jackson will join the cast of "Dancing With The Stars". No word on whether the rumor is true or false. Also, on the rumor mill is the one about rapper Kanye West becoming a father. No confirmation on that one either. Be sure to pick up the latest issue of Essence magazine. Actress Gabrielle Union graces the cover and talks about the rumors about her, her latest project and her love life. There is apparently a Jackson reunion concert in the works. No word on dates and places. On the tube: "Bones"on Fox, "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" on CBS and "Grey's Anatomy"on ABC. Happy Thursday!