Thursday Dish

Rapper Kanye West is slated to appear on the MTV Video Music Awards on September 12. This, roughly a year after the Taylor Swift debacle. Fans will recall that the Chicago mc interupted the teen sensation during her acceptance speech when she beat out Beyonce for Best Female Video. He debuted his new video for his latest single "Power" last Thursday. The MTV Video Music Awards will air on September 12 at 9 p.m. Rapper Jay Z is scheduled to perform at Radio City Music Hall as part of the kick off to the inaugural World Basketball Festival. Jay will take the stage after a showcase and intrasquad scrimmage of the 2010 USA Basketball Team featuring players Kevin Durant, Lamar Odom and Rajon Rondo. The World Basketball Festival will take place in NYC and will  feature five teams that will play later this summer in the FIBAWorld Championship in Turkey. Be sure to tune in to Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" as the winner of the grand prize is finally announced after weeks of what has been some steep competition. CBS"s "Big Brother 12" has turned into a surprise filled show since it's return. Check your local listings for show times. Actor George Clooney is gearing up for the release of his latest film "The American". The drama appears to be one that fans shouldn't miss. Actress Hallie Berry has broken her silence after a long hiatus and a public break up with her former beau. The actress stated that she's ready to get back to work. It's good to have her back. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "Big Brother12" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

"American Idol" season 3 winner Fantashia Barrino was rushed to a North Carolina hospital after an accidential overdose, it was reported. No other details have been released as yet. On a lighter note, singer Rihanna has tied Beyonce, Mariah Carey and Lady Gaga for the most number one singles in Nielsen's BDS-based 18-year history. She tied the record with her appearance on Eminem's "Love The Way You Lie", which currently sits a top the Billboard 100 chart. The song marks her sixth chart topper. She also topped the charts with "S.O.S", "Take A Bow", "Disturbia" and "Live Your Life" with rapper T.I., as well as "Rude Boy" earlier this year. Just when it appeared that it wouldn't happen, its been confirmed that singer Brittany Spears will appear on an epidsode of Fox's "Glee". No word on which epidsode the star will appear on or when it will air. Even with dozens of followers on Twitter, rapper Kanye West has been following a man from Canada on the social networking site. No word on whether there will be a collaboration between the two or not. It's down to the final performance on Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance", and as mentioned previously, the guys have really brought the heat to the competition, tune in to see who wins the grand prize. Be sure to catch the film "Eat, Pray, Love" starring Juila Roberts when it hits your local cineplex. It's a feel good film that shouldn't be missed. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "Big Brother 12" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Rapper Kanye West has reportedly changed the title of his next album. No word yet on  a title. Cable network BET will air a first ever music documentary on women in hip hop. Titled "My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women In Hip Hop", the documentary will feature interviews with artists and executives Missy Elliott, Eve, Trina, Yo Yo, MC Lyte, Ra Digga, Jermaine Dupri, Russell Simmons and Kevin Liles, among others. It will examine gender-specific differences in artistry, marketing, promotion and economics. It reveals much about the industry as well. The show will air on August 30 on BET at 10:00 PM. Biever Fever was proven to be far from over as the teen sensation led all winners at last night's "Teen Choice Awards'. The teen took home Choice Music: Male Artist, and Choice Music: Breakthrough Artist, among others. Rapper Eminem, Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Jason Derulo were also big winners. For those unaware, the competition is down to the top three on Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance". Tune in to see who goes home with the grand prize. Be sure to catch the show "Bachelor Pad" on ABC. Male and female rejects from past "Bachelor" and Bachelorette" shows will compete for cash. It should be a show filled with one surprise after another. The summer movie season moves along with the release of "Takers" on August 27. The action adventure film stars T.I., Michael Ealy, Idris Elba, Chris Brown and Paul Walker, among others. It is full of non stop action and shouldn't be missed. On dvd: "Date Night" and "Death at a Funeral". On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The action comedy "The Other Guys" topped the weekend box office, earning over 35 million dollars. "Inception", "Step Up 3D", "Salt" and "Dinner For Schmucks" round out the top five films of the week. Rapper Dorrough, who rose to fame with the hit single "Ice Cream Paint Job", has announced the title and release date of his second album. The sophomore disc, titled, "Get Big", will be released September 7, via Entertainment One Music/Ngenius. The rapper said in a statement that he spent a lot of time working on the tracks and has given comsumers what they deserve. It appears that not everyone is supporting rapper/singer/producer Wyclef Jean's bid for president of Haiti. Former Fugees member Pras has stated that he will vote for the opposition. Actor Sean Penn, who is well  known for his humanitarian efforts, recently said in a statement that special attention should be paid to those who are enamored with Wyclef Jean. Stay tuned. Be sure to tune into TV One's "Life After" tonight. Former hip hop groupie turned author Karrine "Superhead" Steffans will discuss her life and career on the hit series. Also, be sure to catch the comedy "Lottery Ticket" when it hits your local cineplex. The film stars Bow Wow, Loretta Devine, Mike Epps, Ice Cube and others. The trailor is very funny, to say the least, and the film should keep viewers in stitches. On the tube: "Teen Choice 2010" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Bachelor Pad" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Rapper Nicki Minaj has finally announced the title and release date of her highly anticipated debut cd. The cd will be called "Pink Friday" and will be released on November 23. The rapper recently chopped it up with fans on Ustream about her album and the suggestions they made regarding a title. Prince is reportedly being sued by his former attorney, Ed McPherson. In court documents filed in LA County Superior Court, McPherson claims he served as legal council for the singer on two separate cases, but has yet to be paid the $49, 987.74 fee. Reps for Prince have not commented on the matter. Add rapper Young Buck's name to the list of rappers having tax trouble. The Nashville MC's home was recently raided by the IRS and the government agency took items including recording equipment, jewerly, furniture, platinum plaques and a Play Station. He stated that the incident occurred because he trusted lawyers, managers and accountants to handle his business affairs. He says from now on, he'll stay on top of his own business. "Glee" fans will be happy to know that a Brittany Spears tribute episode will air soon. Although the singer will not appear, tales from her life will be tied into the show's story line. Speaking of Spears, her ex Justin Timberlake, it is rumored, will  make a guest appearance on the show. So far, no plans are in the works to make that a reality. We'll wait and see what happens. Actor George Clooney has yet another film in the works. Titled "The American" it appears to be yet another blockbuster in the works. In theaters this weekend: "The Other Guys", Step Up 3D", "Flipped" and "Middle Men". On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "48 Hours Mystery" on CBS, "Wife Swap" on ABC and "Friday Night Lights" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Tuesday Tales

Things suddenly turned ugly when rapper T-Pain made his way into Sidney's airport Sunday night. According to Splash News, the rapper's bodyguard exchanged words with one of two photographers on the scene before tackling him to the ground and putting him in a chock hold. Reportedly, the rapper kept walking as the incident unfolded. Pain had flown in from Perth where he had performed at the 2010 Winterbeatz Festival. The singer has not commented on the matter. Rapper/singer/producer Wyclef Jean will reportedly run for president of his homeland Haiti. The singer told CNN that he has filled out the proper documentation alllowing him to run for office. He has been Haiti's most well known figure since hitting with the Fugees in 1996. He has done a lot of charity work with his Yele Haiti Foundation and was one of the first on the ground to assist with relief efforts after the country's devastating earthquake back in January. Rapper Eminem has been nominated for a record eight MTV Video Music Awards, but is not happy. The rapper recently stated that he has two shows on the other side of the country the day after the show. He says he will attend the awards ceremony, but don't expect him to be nice about it. The MTV Video Music Awards will air September 12 at 9 pm. The upcoming nuptials of  "Basketball Wife" Gloria and NBA star Matt Barnes have been postponed. No reason has been given for the postponement. The comedy "Lottery Ticket" will hit theaters on August 20 and stars rapper Bow Wow and others. The film appears to be a very funny one that shouldn't be missed. On dvd: "Kick-Ass" and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid". On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "Breakthrough With Tony Robbins" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

"Inception" held on to number one for the third week in a row, earning over 27 million dollars. "Dinner For Schmucks", "Salt", "Despicable Me" and "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore" round out the top five films of the week. Several weekend weddings occurred. Singer Alicia Keys and producer Swizz Beatz tied the knot in a small ceramony, rapper T.I. married his long time love Tameka "Tiny" Cottle and former first daughter Chelesa Clinton married her long time love as well. Congradulations to all. For those who have been wondering, wonder no more. Singer Kelly Price is back. The singer stated she's hard at work on a new project and it's slated to be the singer's most personal work to date. No name or release date for the project has been announced yet. Singer Faith Evans is reportedly working on new music as well. No name or release date has been announced. At any rate, it's great to see both ladies back on the scene. If you haven't already, check out "True Blood". The show has turned out to be a thrill ride for fans and shows no signs of slowing down. Actors Mark Wahlberg and Will Farrell star in "The Other Guys" out this weekend. The film is a hilarious action comedy that should delight fans of the genre. On the tube: "Lie To Me" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "The Bachelorette" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Monday!