Wednesday Roundup

"Basketball Wives" star Evelyn Lozada claims that she was bamboozled into admitting an affair with NBA star Kenny Anderson when he was married to a co-star and is now considering quitting the show. There has been no confirmation on whether the rumor is true or false, or a replacement. Stay tuned as this story develops. Fans who are looking forward to seeing Rihanna in the remake of the 1992 film "The Bodyguard" will be disappointed. The star has reportedly turned down an offer to star in the film. She says the problem with music films starring singers is that they cause one to see the stars as, well, singers. Rumor has it that the daughter of Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston has a sex tape circulating. For some time now rumors have been swirling that the teen has been seen drinking, smoking and hanging out with a not so nice crowd. After her appearance on the show "Love & Hip Hop", singer MaShonda, ex-wife of producer Swizz Beats, has gone into spin control after remarks made on the show. She posted a letter on her blog saying that Swizz is a wonderful father and that the show was taped while she was still emotional about their breakup. Rapper Ja Rule has been sentenced to prison in a New York City gun case. A judge set a June 8 date for the rapper/actor's sentencing. He plead guilty to attempted weapon possession in December. He agreed to a two year prison term. Police say they found a loaded gun in the rear door of his luxury vehicle when it was stopped for speeding after a July 2007 concert. The top 13 contestants take the stage on Fox's "American Idol" tonight. "America's Top Model" returns for another season as well. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "Survivor: Redemption Island" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Fans who have been waiting for new music from rapper Bow Wow will have to continue waiting. The rapper has reportedly been dropped from Cash Money Records, and there's been no word on whether there's another deal in the works. Dawn from Diddy Dirty Money will release a solo album soon. No word on  when the project will be released. Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson has been preparing for her role as Winnie Mandela in an upcoming biopic by channeling her inner Winnie. The star reportedly spent a few days in jail to research for the part. Without a doubt, she will do a fantastic job. Actor Denzel Washington has donated funds to an organization supporting war veterans. It couldn't have come at a better time. Although the film "Rango" topped the weekend box office, it has come under fire for it's depictions of smoking. The film includes at least 60 instances of the characters smoking, according to Kori Titus, CEO of Breath California, a Sacramento based non-profit. The organization has a project called "Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down" in which trained young people and adults analyze films and each character seen smoking is counted as one instance, according to Titus. According to Titus, there are so many scenes where the characters in "Rango" are depicted smoking, that her organization may not be able to get an accurate count until the film comes out on DVD. A Paramount Pictures spokesperson stated that the images of smoking in the film are portrayed by supporting characters and not intended to be celebrated or emulated. There will be several guest stars on tonight's episode of "Raising Hope". J.K. Simmons, Skyler Stone and Mary Lynn Rajskub will all make cameo appearances on the Fox show. The show airs tonight at 9:00 p.m. On DVD: "Jackass 3", "The Next Three Days" and "Inside Job". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "No Ordinary Family" on ABC and "Biggest Loser: Couples" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

"Rango" topped the weekend box office earning over $38 million dollars at the box office. "The Adjustment Bureau", "Beastly", "Hall Pass" and "Gnomeo & Juliet" round out the top five films of the week. Kanye West and Suge Knight have finally settle a lawsuit from a few years back. Suge Knight initially sued West after reportedly being shot at a party West hosted for the Video Music Awards. Knight claimed that he lost a $130,000 earring and had to pay over $100,000 in medical expenses. In other Kanye West news, the rapper's video for his single "Monster" has been banned by MTV after special interest groups claimed that the clip glorifies violence against women. The internet was buzzing over the weekend after a picture of singer Chris Brown in the buff was posted on social networking site Twitter. Brown, of course, tweeted a response to the photograph being leaked. The Tyler Perry film "For Colored Girls" was a big winner at the "NAACP Image Awards". John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Willow Smith and Usher all picked up awards at the annual event held in Los Angeles. The show was hosted by Holly Robinson Peete and Wayne Brady. Singer Phil Collins confirmed that he is taking time off to recuperate from hand surgery, but definitely not retiring any time soon. The singer suffered nerve damage in his left hand and had surgery to correct the problem. Singer/songwriter/producer The Dream has formed a partnership to manufacture his own line of speakers. The speakers will reportedly cost around $150 each. No word on when the speakers will hit the market. The cast of the next "Dancing With The Stars" has been announced, and Kendra Wilkinson, Romeo, Wendy Williams and Kirsty Alley will be among those hitting the dance floor for the grand prize. No word on when the new season starts. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "The Bachelor: The Women Tell All" on ABC and "The Event" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Singer Mariah Carey released a statement saying she is ashamed and embarrassed that she wasn't aware that a event she performed at was financed by President Mubarak of Libya. She will return the performance fee she was paid and will donate proceeds of her new single to a human rights organization. In other Maria Carey news, the singer will have a baby shower this weekend and is sure to receive a lot of beautiful gifts for the twins she's reportedly expecting. Reality star Kim Kardashian is reportedly asking that those inquiring minds who are asking about her relationship with her latest beau to mind their own business. The problem is, the star has been tweeting about their relationship for sometime. She says she just doesn't want what happened between she and Reggie Bush to happen again. Only time will tell. In case you haven't already, pick up the latest issue of Jet  magazine featuring Aretha Franklin on the cover. The singer discusses her health scare, changing her diet and when she will hit the road again. Singer Chaka Khan is featured on the cover of Upscale magazine. The singer discusses motherhood, staying sober and the music industry today. The hit reality show "Celebrity Apprentice" is gearing up for a return, and there's sure to be more drama and excitement for fans. The cast will include Latoya Jackson, NeNe Leaks,  and Star Jones. The top 13 contestants were chosen on Fox's "American Idol" last night and it appears the show has found just the right mix of contestants to make this an exciting season. Be sure to tune in next week to vote and learn who goes home. The "NAACP Image Awards" will air tonight on Fox at 8:00 pm. The show honors African American excellence in business, government and entertainment, among others. Actress Heather Locklear will return to the small screen in the Lifetime Movie "He Loves Me". She plays a successful real estate agent who is shocked to learn of her husband's affair, despite having one of her own. No word on when the film will air. In theaters this weekend: "The Adjustment Bureau", "Beastly", "Rango" and "Take Me Home Tonight". On the tube: "NAACP Image Awards" on Fox, "The Defenders" on CBS, "Supernanny" on ABC and "Who Do You Think You Are" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Singer Rihanna will appear nude in an ad for Nivea's skin care campaign. No word on when the ads will appear, however. In other Rihanna news, the singer has, along with Eminem and Lady Gaga, had clips that have had over a million views on You Tube. The internet is currently buzzing over Kim Kardashian's new single "Jam". The song was produced by singer/songwriter The Dream. The reality star announced via Twitter, that the song will be available on iTunes. Rapper Da Brat has been released from prison after serving a sentence for assault. Fans will recall that the femcee was arrested for assault after allegedly hitting a woman in the head with a bottle at a party. There's been no word on whether she will begin work on any new material. Reportedly, singer Brian McKnight has been texting pictures of himself to a woman who is not his wife. The pictures show no head, so it's difficult to determine whether it is McKnight. Stay tuned as this story develops. A New York law firm is suing Prince for services rendered during divorce proceedings. He reportedly owns the firm several thousand dollars. Stay tuned as this story develops. Rumor has it that former "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell is considering having Paula Abdul as a judge on the UK version of "Idol", "X Factor". The rumor has not been confirmed or denied at press time, so stay tuned. The top 12 ladies took the stage on "American Idol" last night, and it was a mixed bag of great to subpar performances. Tune in tonight to see who goes home. Yet another exciting episode of "Grey's Anatomy" is store for fans tonight. The show airs on ABC at 9:00 pm. "Judy Moody And The Not Bummer Summer", based on Megan McDonald's "Judy Moody" books, is set to hit theaters. The film stars Jordana Beatty of "Superman Returns" fame as a girl who, along with her brother, sets out to find Big Foot. The film hits theaters on June 10. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "The Office" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Singer Rihanna fired back at Nation Of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan after he stated that anyone who listens to the pop star's music is slime. It doesn't appear to be a good move on the singer's part, however. Rumor has it that Bad Boy Entertainment CEO Sean "Diddy" Combs and singer Cassie are engaged. Although no wedding date has been confirmed, the singer has been seen sporting a 4 caret yellow diamond ring on her left hand. If you thought that rapper Jay Z had settled his lawsuit against an MLB player for copyright infringement, you'd be wrong. Some may recall that Hova file suit against  an MLB player who opened a restaurant under the name 40/40 after Hova's nightclub. The matter is still pending and reportedly, the MLB player thinks Hova is asking for too much. Stay tuned as this story develops. Singer Christina Aguilera was arrested for public drunkenness and released recently. This is the latest in a series of mishaps for the singer. Hopefully, she'll get back on track soon. Actor Charlie Sheen is making headlines for his rantings, once again. As mentioned previously, the actor has made several disparaging remarks and has appeared on "The Today Show" and "Good Morning America". Reportedly, a appearance on "20/20" is scheduled as well. Only time will tell how far the rantings will go. They currently have the internet buzzing. The top 12 male contestants took the stage on Fox's "American Idol" last night. Tonight, the top 12 female contestants will perform. America gets to vote tonight as well, with the results being revealed tomorrow. Actor Samuel L. Jackson has let his displeasure with the lack of representation of people of color at this year's Oscars be known. He was quoted as saying "I guess they thought we weren't available". On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "Survivor: Redemption Island" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Singer Chris Brown recently tweeted a picture of himself showing off a new hairstyle. He's dyed his hair a platinum blonde. It remains to be seen whether he'll keep the new look. Kanye West may not be pleased to know that his ex-girlfriend Amber Rose and the mother of Wiz Khalifa have taken to referring to one another as mother and daughter on Twitter. Fans will recall rumors spread about Rose and Khalifa being involved. Kanye West later taunted the "Black And Yellow" rapper over social networking site Twitter. So far, there's been no response from Khalifa. In other Wiz Khalifa news, the rapper will perform at BET's Rip The Runway on March 21 at 10:00 pm.  Fans will be happy to know that Dirty Money announced tour dates on BET's "106 & Park". Each show should be an exciting one for all who attend. Just when it appeared that Dr Dre's "Detox" would never see the light of day, a video for his single "I Need A Doctor" has been released. The song features his protege Eminem, and the two performed the song at the Grammys. With the release of the video, it looks like "Detox" will be released soon. It looks the hip hop community will have to make do with one less female rapper. On February 24, the New York State Court of Appeals upheld rapper Remy Ma's conviction, so she'll remain in jail for now. Remy Ma is serving a 8 year sentence at Rikers Island for a Manhattan shooting that left the rapper's then friend injured. A jury found the former Terror Squad femcee guilty of weapons and assault charges after she was charged with the shooting in 2007. The defense appealed the conviction on the grounds that the judge didn't properly inform jurors before they rendered their guilty verdict. The appeal was taken all the way to New York state's highest court, but was rejected. The rapper released her debut album "There's Something About Remy" a few years ago. Actor Charlie Sheen continues to make disparaging remarks during interviews. As mentioned previously, CBS has cancelled "Two And A Half Men", and it remains to be seen if the network will bring the show back. Rumors have the network looking for a replacement for Sheen, but only time will tell if one is found. Warner Bros. will reportedly pay the crew for the seasons remaining episodes.The top 12 male contestants take the stage for viewer votes on Fox's "American Idol" tonight. It will be interesting to see how the remainder of the season progresses from here. There have been some hits and misses, and now American gets to cast its votes.  On DVD: "127 Hours", "Burlesque" and "Love & Other Drugs". On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "No Ordinary Family" on ABC and "Biggest Loser: Couples" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!