Monday Memo

The film "Hop" topped the weekend box office for the second week in  a row, earning over $21 million dollars. "Arthur", "Hanna", "Soul Surfer" and "Insidious" round out the top five films of the week. Rapper Gucci Mane was arrested over the weekend. The rapper picked up a young woman, had dinner, and when he invited the young woman to accompany him to a hotel she refused, and he threw her out. This incident is a violation of his probation. He has been charged with battery, among other charges. No word on a court date. Former drug king pin Freeway Rick Ross is suing rapper Rick Ross once again. Fans will recall that the former Los Angeles drug king pin sued the rapper in federal court, claiming he used his name to get a record deal. The new case will head to civil court in May. After backing out of a tour with Rihanna reportedly to work on new material, Nicki Minaj is set to tour with pop star Brittany Spears. Tour dates and locations have not been announced. It appears that Pia Toscano hasn't missed a beat since being voted off "American Idol". She's signed a deal with Interscope Records. No album title or release date has been announced, however. She seems to be following in the footsteps of former "Idol" contestants who were voted off too soon, but still managed to find success. The sky's the limit for the singer.   Singer Kelly Rowland debuted the video for her new single "Motivation" on "106 & Park" and stated it's the year of the woman and that's what she focused on when recording. She collaborated with Lil Wayne on her new single, and worked with several producers on her upcoming album. She expects it to be released sometime this summer. Another round of competition will take place on "Dancing With The Stars" tonight on ABC. It remains to be seen who will walk away with the mirror ball trophy. Another hilarious episode of "How I Met Your Mother" airs also. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and "Chuck" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Web site mediatakeout.com has reportedly released photographs of singer Rihanna topless. Although this is apparently not the first time the site has released such photos, it has continued it's all out Rihanna media blitz. The site has also reported that singer Keri Hilson is now dating actor Idris Elba. The rumor has not been confirmed, however. Rapper Lil Wayne's European tour has been cancelled due to the New Orleans MC being unable to obtain a visa. He was unable to get the visa due to spending time in prison. The wife of radio personality Funk Master Flex posted a blog entry stating that she and her husband have called it quits. This after the DJ defended friend Mr Cee. Fans will recall Mr Cee was arrested for a lewd act with a transvestite, which he denied, despite police reports to the contrary. Soulja Boy announced via twitter that he will release a video for his latest single, "Juice" . The song is named after the 1992 film of the same name, which starred the late Tupac Shakur. In addition to the video, the MC says he will also release a mini-movie with the same title and concept on April 20. With the smoke finally cleared, rapper Wiz Khalifa's much anticipated debut album "Rolling Papers" has landed at the number 2 position on Billboard, selling over 197,000 copies it' first week in stores. The rapper wasn't able to top pop star Brittany Spears, however. The singer's seventh studio album "Femme Fatale" landed at the number one spot. There's been no word on whether either artist will tour anytime soon to support their albums. As most know, singer Mariah Carey is expecting twins any day now, and she and her husband Nick Cannon have decided to commemorate the pending arrival of the two new additions to their family. They have posed for a set of nude yet tasteful photos. Many may be waiting to see those, we're sure. Pia Toscano was booted from "American Idol" last night, to boos from the crowd, and the surprise of the judges. It was reported that "30 Rock" would end it's season next year, thanks to comments made by Alex Baldwin. Now it appears it's uncertain when the season will end. In theaters this weekend: "Arthur", "Born To Be Wild", "Hanna", "Soul Surfer" and "Your Highness". On the tube: "Kitchen Nightmares" on Fox, "Chaos" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Who Do You Think You Are?" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

According to FBI files on the death of the late Notorious BIG released yesterday, the rapper was killed with German bullets that can pierce metal. The files, although edited, also state that LAPD officer David Mack had the ammunition in his home, as well as shrines dedicated to Biggie and the late Tupac Shakur.  DJ Megatron was laid to rest yesterday. Police now have two suspects in the death of the DJ in custody. West coast rapper Mack 10 is currently in a Los Angeles hospital recovering from a stomach illness. The illness is reportedly a inflammation of the intestinal wall. No word on when he will be released. It appears that rapper Lil Wayne and singer Chris Brown have both been flirting, via twitter, with Skylar Diggins, a member of the Norte Dame women's basketball team. No word on if a love connection has been made yet. Akon will participate in a campaign for stars against AIDS. No word on when the campaign will begin. The contestants took on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame songs on last night's "American Idol". Tonight, the results of  viewer votes will be revealed. Tune in to TV One for "Lisa Raye: The Real McCoy" tonight.  a new season begins, and only time will tell what will happen when she's around. "30 Rock" will end its season this year. The show has lasted five seasons and will be missed. Matt Lauer will not return to "The Today Show", as his contract expires at the end of the year. No word on his replacement. The trailor for "The Hangover 2" has been banned due to being inappropriate for a PG 13 film. It depicts a monkey simulating oral sex. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Rapper Kanye West has apparently said goodbye to Amber Rose and hello to Kate Upton. The rapper has reportedly begun dating the Victoria's Secret model after sneaking in a back door of a Victoria's Secret fashion show. There's been no word on whether wedding bells are in the couple's future, however. There have been conflicting reports regarding the arrest of New York radio personality Mr Cee. The Smoking Gun reported that his arrest occurred at 4:05 p.m., while the New York Daily News reported the arrest occurred at 3:55 a.m. Police records show the arrest did occur at 3:55 a.m and police found a male manipulating the DJ's crouch. He has been arrested on two prior occasions for the same offense. Rapper The Game recently had his Corvette repossessed, but not for the reason you may think. The lease on the vehicle had expired, and the MC had no way to return it. Beyonce Knowles is currently in the studio working on her next CD. While no release date has been announced, the album should be released some time this summer, and she worked with several producers on the project. Evelyn Lozada of "Basketball Wives" will return to the show. She will also receive a salary increase. Talk show host Wendy Williams was the latest celebrity to get the boot on ABC's "Dancing With The Stars". Tune in next week to find out who goes home next. Be sure to tune into TV One for the premiere of "Lisa Raye: The Real McCoy" at 9 p.m. The top nine contestants take the stage tonight on "American Idol". Tomorrow the results will be revealed. Will and Jaden Smith will appear on the big screen together again. The two are set to star in a sic-fi thriller. Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are set to produce. No release date has been announced, however. 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

Hot 97 radio personality Mr Cee was arrested for a lewd act after being caught by police in his car with a 20-year old male prostitute. Although initially the arrest was disputed, New York City police have confirmed that the arrest did occur. The DJ took to twitter to deny the allegations, and some have come out in support of the radio personality. There's been no word on a court date. First Beyonce severs ties with her father Matthew Knowles as her manager, now rumors are surfacing that Rihanna may leave hubby Jay Z's management. It's been rumored that Rihanna feels it may be a conflict of interest to be on the same label as Beyonce. Nothing has been confirmed, so stay tuned. Once again rumors are surfacing about Drake leaving Young Money Entertainment. Reportedly, he and Young Money CEO Lil  Wayne discussed the matter, and Drake assured Weezy he's staying put. Another rumor that's surfaced is that teen sensation Justin Bieber will join the Young Money roster. Although the rumor hasn't been confirmed, he's been seen wearing Young Money and Cash Money gear. Mary J Blige will release her next album soon. It will be a follow up to her 1994 hit "My Life" and titled "My Life: My Journey". No word on a release date. Reunion fever has been reverberating through the pop and rock worlds as nearly a dozen disbanded or dormant acts from the past five decades are giving it another go, either on record, on tour, at festivals, or all of the above. 60's rockers Buffalo Springfield, 70's  New Wave hitmakers The Cars, 80's post-punks Big Audio Dynamite, 90's alt-country stars The Jayhawks and pop-punks Blink 182 have all reunited. Blink 182 toured last year, but last recorded in 2003. Some get togethers seem temporary, while others seem fully energized. Representatives for Reggae star Sean Paul have denied that he's penning a tell all book and that he dated singer Beyonce some time back. The representatives stated that the two had a strictly professional relationship. On DVD: "TRON: Legacy/TRON: The Original Classic" and "Little Fockers". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "No Ordinary Family" on ABC and "Biggest Loser: Couples" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "Hop" topped the weekend box office, earning over $38 million dollars. "Source Code", "Insidious", "Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules" and "Limitless" round out the top five films of the week. Nicki Minaj hasn't wasted any time letting it be known that she's the queen of rap. She's released  a diss track aimed at Lil Kim. In the song she refers to Lil Kim's mixtape "Black Friday". So far, there's been no response from Lil Kim, but you can be assured that this beef won't end any time soon. In other Nicki Minaj news, the rapper was spotted at a Washington DC nightspot wrapped in a blanket, eyes covered with sunglasses. Club officials reportedly asked patrons not to ask for boob signings. Rapper Lil Wayne was spotted in Washington DC as well. He and his entourage reportedly got into a scuffle with some strippers at a DC nightspot. There's been no comment from the rapper's camp regarding the incident. The Academy of Country Music Awards aired last night with Taylor Swift winning Entertainer Of The Year. Miranda Lambert made the most trips to the stage, winning top female vocalist, among others. Although country artists may have been front and center, stars from other genres made appearances at last night's ceremony as well. Rihanna, James Taylor and Areosmith front man Steven Tyler all joined country nominees for duets during the three hour long ceremony. Another round of competition will take place on ABC's "Dancing With The Stars". Tomorrow the results will be revealed and viewers will learn who will be sent home. Actress Lisa Raye will return to TV One for another season of her reality show "Lisa Raye: The Real McCoy" on April 7. Actor/comedian Sinbad also has a reality series set to premiere April 12. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and "Chuck" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Web site mediatakeout.com reportedly has obtained messages from rapper Young Dro to a female fan. In the messages, he asks for a threesome with the female and rapper Waka Flaka Flame. While the rapper has not commented on the matter, hopefully soon a statement will be released. Reggae star Sean Paul is set to pen his autobiography. In the book, he claims to have dated singer Beyonce Knowles for a period of time. Fans will recall that he was booted out of a 2003 performance with Beyonce at the MTV Video Music Awards. Rapper Wiz Khalifa has gotten a tattoo of his latest flame Amber Rose's name on his hand. For some time now, rumors swirled about a romantic relationship between the two. The tattoo makes it official. Fans will be happy to know that 1990's boy band Immature has reunited. The group has recorded a single, and hopefully will be back on the road soon. Actor/writer/producer/director Tyler Perry has extended his deal with Lionsgate Films for three additional years. The company also handles the DVD distribution of his hit plays as well. Mary J. Blige announced via twitter that the video for her new single "Someone To Love Me" will feature Lil Wayne and Diddy. It will be the first single from her upcoming as yet untitled CD. She has been working on the album since August, and has collaborated with Swizz Beatz, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Ne-Yo and Raphael Saadiq, among others. The single has been released to iTunes and is receiving air play across the country. The top eleven became the top nine as two contestants were eliminated on Fox's "American Idol" last night. Be sure to tune in next week as the competition continues. The competition continues on ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" as well. In more "Dancing With The Stars" news, singer Chris Brown's recent appearance on the show was a ratings booster, driving numbers up 31% higher than it was for the same week last season. It appears that despite some negative publicity, Brown is still high on audience's radar. In theaters this weekend: "Hop" and "Source Code". On the tube: "Kitchen Nightmares" on Fox, "Chaos" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Who Do You Think You Are?" on NBC. Make it a weekend!