Friday Facts

Rapper Jay Z has reportedly scrapped plans to release his autobiography saying too much has been revealed. Here's hoping Hova changes is mind soon. Alicia Keys has been added to the list of performers on the BET Awards broadcast. T-Pain, Usher and Eminem have been added to the line up as well, as the show is sure to be an affair viewers won't soon forget. For those unaware, the latest installment in the "Toy Story" franchise will bring Tom Hanks and Tim Allen together again and the film is sure to keep viewers young and old alike in stitches. Be sure to catch it when it hits your local ciniplex.  Actresses Betty White and Valerie Bertinelli brought cable network TV Land record viewership with "Hot in Cleveland" The show attracted 4.75 million viewers and posted triple digit gains on the night across all demographics. It was the most watched program in the network's history. In more televison news, rap crew Wu Tang Clan is slated to do it's own reality show. No word on which network will air the show and when it will premiere. In theaters this weekend: "Toy Story 3" and "Jonah Hex". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Medium" on CBS, "Miley Circus in London: Live at The O2" on ABC and "Friday Night Lights" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Those wanting a copy of Sean "Diddy" Combs next CD will have to wait until September 20 to get it. The release date of the disk has been pushed back from June 28, one day after the 2010 BET Awards, where he will perform with his Dirty Money crew. Three singles have been released from the project, all with visuals. The latest single is "Hello, Good Morning" featuring T.I. and Rick Ross. Nick Minaj, who is rumored to be one of his clients under his Bad Boy Management umbrella, will appear on the remix for the single, which will be released in the coming weeks. No reasons for the push back have been given, although several singles have been leaked prematurely. A recent appearance by rapper Drake had to be cancelled due to the overwhelming response of fans. Organizers expected 10,000 to show up but 20,000 actually showed for the event. "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi says the replacement for Simon Cowell on the Fox hit shouldn't try to be a carbon copy of the former judge. She says jazz great Harry Connick Jr would make a great replacement. Only time will tell. It appears that the cable networks are tweaking their brands and expanding their primetime lineups. One example would be the channel Discovery Kids becoming a hub in October under a partnership deal with toy maker Hasbro.  Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of the Alfred Hitchcock classic "Psycho". The film is one of the most eternal and changed films forever. On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "The Mentalist" on CBS, "Better Off Ted" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Singer Brandy is currently working with brother Ray J on a sitcom. While there's no word on a title, other cast members and when shooting will begin, it will be great to see the talented brother and sister on the screen together again. Fans will recall the last time the two worked together was on the sitcom "Moesha" a few years ago.  In more televison news, the sitcom "Hot in Cleveland" starring Betty White, airs tonight at 10:00 P.M. on TV Land. White plays the wisecracking caretaker of a house leased by one of three single friends. Be sure to tune in tonight. An independent attorney appointed to oversee the property and cremation of late actor Gary Coleman stated that there will be no funeral for the late former child star. A Utah judge named Robert Jeffs the special administrator of Coleman's estate after a dispute between the star's ex-wife and ex-girlfriend. The attorney also stated that a 2005 will stated there is to be no funeral sevices.  Coleman died on May 28 after suffering a brain hemorrhage at his home 55 miles South of Salt Lake City. Stay tuned for more. Rapper Jay Z will appear on the cover of the next issue of Rolling Stone magazine. The rapper made some not so kind remarks regarding rapper LL Cool J. Pick up a copy on newstands soon. Rapper Ludacris has been added to the list of performers at the 2010 BET Awards.  The three time Grammy winner will take the stage along with Diddy and Dirty Money, Nicki Minaj, Drake, T.I., Rick Ross and Kanye West.  Prince will receive the life time achievement award on the show as well. The show airs on June 27 at 8:00 P.M. on BET. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "TV's Greatest Surprises: A Paley Center for Media Special" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy hunp day!

Tuesday Tales

Actress A.J. Cook has been dropped from the hit show "Criminal Minds". Producers for the show say they will not pick up the actress's contract for next season. The coroner's report ruled actor Gary Coleman's death an accident from a fall. The actor fell in his Utah home and was rushed to a hospital where he later died. A battled has now begun for the actor's remains, but it remains to be seen who will eventually get the body. Several wills have surfaced and all concered have to wait on the decison of a judge. Stay tuned. There seems to be a hip  hop beef brewing between Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj. Lil Kim recently commented to a blogger that she believes Minaj is acting as though what she's doing is something new and has forgotten who paved the way. I say, can't the ladies just get along?  Congradulations to singer Brian McKnight. He recently became a father for the third time. He has two sons from a previous marriage. As mentioned previously, several summer series have premiered and among the most exciting of the lot is Fox's "Good Guys". The show is fun and action packed with a touch of humor added. Be sure to catch it. On dvd: "The Book Of Eli" and "Youth in Revolt". On the tube: "Presidental Address" on Fox, "Presidental Address" on CBS, "Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night" on ABC and "Losing It With Jillian" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Weekend Roundup

"The Karate Kid" became box office champ over the weekend, earning 56 million dollars. "The A Team", "Shrek Forever After", "Get Him to the Greek" and "Killers" round out the top five films of the week. Hollywood took over Broadway for Sunday's Tony Awards. Denzel Washington and Catherine Zeta Jones were big winners at the show. Rapper Kid Cudi was arrested in New York City for criminal mischief and possession of a controlled substanced. The substance is believed to be marijuana. He was taken into custody after a public disturbance with an unidentified woman in Manhattan's Chelesa district. Representatives for the NYPD have provided no further information regarding the matter. Representatives for Kid Cudi's management and record label have not commented on the matter. According to authorities, the rapper is currently awaiting an arraignment from a judge and his bail has not yet been set. Here's hoping the matter is settled soon and the rapper has no further runins with the law. Artists should understand the repsonsibility that goes along with success and remember big brother is always watching. On the tube: "Lie To Me" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, " The Batchlorette" on ABC and "Last Comic Standing" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Rapper Big Boi of Outkast has stated that his record label didn't want partner Andre 3000 on his solo album. The rapper is signed as a solo artist to Def Jam Records, while Outkast as a group, is signed to Jive Records. Singer R Kelly will perform a song for the 2010 World Cup called "A Sign Of A Victory". The singer/songwriter is hoping the song will have the same uplifting message as his 1996 single "I Believe I Can Fly". Be sure to catch the Tony Awards on CBS this Sunday. It will be Broadway's biggest night, and the show is sure to be an exciting one. Fans of the "Twilight" saga will be happy to know that two more films will be shot for the franchise. The first film has the original cast returing and will be released on November 18, 2011. Production is slated to begin this fall. Director Bill Condon will direct both films. With summer in full swing, the networks have aired quite a few summer shows to keep viewers tuned in. It remains to be seen which shows have made the grade and which ones will bite the dust fairly quickly. So far, Fox's "Good Guys" appears to be an instant hit with fans. As for others, we'll have to wait and see. In theaters this weekend: "The Karate Kid" and "The A Team". On the tube: "House" on Fox, "Medium" on CBS, "World Cup Kickoff Celebration Concert" on ABC and "Friday Night Lights" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Just when it looked like it wouldn't happen, it has been confirmed that Lauryn Hill will be on the Rock The Bells Tour after all. The tour starts August 21 and will also feature Snoop Dog, A Tribe Called Quest, Wu Tang Clan, KRS-One and DJ Premier, among others. The tour begins on August 21 in San Bernardino CA. Rapper Kanye West will perform at the BET Awards on June 27. This will be the rapper/producer's first public appearance since the Taylor Swift episode a year ago. T.I. will perform on the show as well. It will be his first awards show appearance since being arrested just hours before the 2008 BET Awards for purchasing unregistered firearms. Diddy's Dirty Money crew, Drake, Nicki Minaj and Trey Songz are also slated to appear on the show as well. There seems to be a 70's and 80's revival going in Hollywood. This weekend the remake of the 1984 classic "The Karate Kid" will go head to head with "The A Team", the film version of the action series which ran from 1983 to 1987. It seems studios take the bait due to brand name recognition. We'll see which studio recoups it's dollars at the box office. While the summer will be filled with televison reruns, the networks have quite a few new shows prepared come fall. It remains to be seen which ones will be hits. On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" on CBS, "Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!