Tuesday Tales

First Nicki Minaj, and now Kelly Rowland. While performing recently, singer Kelly Rowland had a wardrobe malfunction and the audience received a view of her nipples. Like a real trooper, the singer kept going when her top slid down her body. Hopefully, she won't have another embarrassing moment like that again. Rapper Kanye West performed at the Chill Festival and caused a stir. But not just for his performance. The rapper tweeted that as he walked others looked at him as if he were Hitler, and as can be imaged, the remark has not gone over well. We'll have to wait and see where things go from here. Although Big Boi may be in hot water after his weekend arrest, his lawyer Daniel Kane seems confident the rapper will be exonerated. He released a statement saying that when the facts are aired, Big Boi will be exonerated. As fans know, the rapper was arrested in Miami Sunday for possession of ecstasy, MDMA powder and Viagara pills. He was caught by customs and border control patrol dogs as  he was leaving a cruise ship. The rapper was charged with one count of drug possession and three counts of possession of a controlled substance. During a recent interview with the Dallas Observer, rapper D.O.C. stated he has been working on Dr Dre's "Detox" album and is working on a comback of his own. The rapper's larynx was damaged in a 1989 car accident that cost him his budding career. Since then, he has been ghost writing for several artists. He's currently waiting to see if he qualifies for stem cell surgery that could restore his voice to what it used to be. He's not done. He would also like a reality show with Erkyah Badu, the mother of his daughter that would hopefully end with him marrying the singer. Actress Raven Simone, who appeared on "The Cosby Show" and "That's So Raven", graces the cover of Upscale magazine. The actress discusses her new show "State Of Georgia", her weight loss and how she handles fame. Upscale magazine is on newsstands now. Actress Stacy Dash has reportedly been fired from the cast of "Single Ladies". While no explanation has been given, rumors swirled about Dash and co-star Lisa Raye having a near physical altercation on the set. There's been no word on a replacement for Dash. The much anticipated collaboration album from Jay Z and Kanye West "Watch The Throne" is now available on iTunes. On DVD: "Paul" and "Mars Needs Moms". On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "It's Worth What?" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes" topped the weekend box office, earning over $50 million dollars. "The Smurfs", "Cowboys & Aliens", "The Change Up" and "Captain America: The First Avenger" round out the top five films of the week. Rapper Big Boi, of the Atlanta rap group Outkast, was arrested over the weekend after leaving a cruise ship. It appears other passengers complained of smelling marijuana coming from the rooms of the rapper"s entourage, and authorities searched the area. They found escasty and marijuana in the rapper's possession. He was charged with two felony counts of drug possession. He posted bond and was released. He took to Twitter to tweet about the incident letting fans know he had been released. Congratulations to singer Kelly Rowland are in order. The former Destiny's Child members third solo album, "Here I Am", debuted at No. 3 on Billboard's Top 200 albums chart after selling 76,857 copies in its first week in stores. The singer has been riding the success of the album's hit single "Motivation" for months, and this is the icing on the cake. Following in Justin Timberlake's footsteps, rapper Kanye West is the latest musician to invest in a social media company. The Grammy award winner has donated funds to Turntable.fm, a New York based start up that lets users play music for an online audience. West joins Lady Gaga and influential venture capital firm Union Square Ventures in giving Turntable a cash infusion. The rapper gave 7.5 million to the company, which is valued at 37.5 million, according to Business Insider. Turntablefm. follows the same law that allows Pandora Internet Radio to stream millions of songs without licenses, but it's not clear if the service qualifies for those protections. The support of artists could help in the battle to win record label approval. West is also reportedly involved in another startup called Voyr, which allows fans to sign up for a live stream of the behind-the-scenes activities of their favorite celebrities for a monthly fee. After a three year absence, rapper Young Jeezy is back. In anticipation of the release of his fourth studio album, "Thug Motivation 103", the rapper will grace the cover of rap magazine The Sources August/September issue. In the article, he discusses rap beef, and the long delay of his new album. "Thug Motivation 103" hits store shelves on September 20. The August/September issue of The Source hit newsstands on August 23. The Teen Choice Awards were held and "Twilight Saga: Eclipse" received several awards for acting. Justin Bieber, who attended the ceremony with girlfriend Selena Gomez, won Male  Hottie. All in all, the show left many older entertainers feeling old and grumpy. On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Bachelor Pad" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Police have released the 911 tape of the night rapper Nicki Minaj got into a scuffle with her boyfriend. Although the sound on the tape is not very audible, you can clearly hear Minaj asking "why did you hit me". Fans will recall Minaj took to social networking site Twitter to deny the allegation that she had been struck by the gentleman she had the argument with.  No charges were pressed during the incident. Fans of Jay Z and Kanye West are not happy with the ticket prices of their "Watch The Throne" tour. Tickets reportedly run from $80 in the nosebleed section, to $1,500 in the front row.  Rapper Rick Ross will now be able to add restaurant owner to his resume. The Miami MC will open a chain of Wing Stop stores soon. The first will open in Memphis TN. Singer/songwriter/producer Ryan Leslie prepared for the upcoming release of his third studio album with a show at SOBs in New York. He performed numbers from the upcoming album titled "Les Is More", as the crowd sang along. He also brought Red Cafe out for one number. The singer is scheduled to perform on the Lollapalooza tour along with Nas, Cee Lo Green and Eminem. Singer Keyshia Cole announced via Twitter that she will replace former manager Mannie Halley with industry veteran Kevin Liles. Liles played a important role in the success of Def Jam Records, and also helped to make Trey Songz a star. Cole's last album, 'Calling All Hearts", was plagued by poor sales. After a bidding war between labels, Sean "Diddy"Combs has signed Cleveland rap star Machine Gun Kelly to a two album deal with his Bad Boy Entertainment imprint. Combs says the rapper is one of the best live performers he has seen in a while and won't change for the label. His debut album, "Lace Up", will hit stores in early 2012. Darren Franich was the latest contestant to be evicted from the "Big Brother" house. Be sure to tune in next week to catch more of the drama as it unfolds. Catilynn couldn't parlay her passion for dance into votes, and was sent home on last night's "So You Think You Can Dance". The competition on "America's Got Talent" continues next week as well. In theaters this weekend: "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" and "The Change-up". On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "Flashpoint" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Friends With Benefits" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Rapper/actress Queen Latifah graces the cover of the latest issue of Sister 2 Sister magazine. In the article, she discusses her career, her relationship with her family, her manager and business partner Shakim Compare and what she believes men think makes a woman sexy. Kanye West caused quite a stir when he made a guest appearance during Nicki Minajs set on the Brittany Spears tour. The Chicago rapper drove the crowd into a frenzy.  I'm certain Ms Spears didn't like having to follow that tough act. Jay Z took to Twitter to correct a GQ error which stated that the rapper had purchased Pharrell Williams Billionaire Boys Club clothing line. Not true. The two have formed a partnership and will be working on the clothing line together, according to Hova. This won't be the first time the two have collaborated. They worked together on "Change Clothes", "Frontin" and "I Just Wanna Love U". September 13, 2011 will mark the thirteenth anniversary of the death of rapper Tupac Shakur, and to observe the anniversary, XXL magazine will dedicate its upcoming issue to the slain rapper. In the publication's September issue, on newsstands August 16, readers will find interviews with Shakur's close friends and family, including his ex-wife, his biological father and his first manager. The magazine will also feature 62 tributes from living rap artists and an examination into his non-fatal 1994 shooting. Tupac, who has sold over 75 million albums worldwide, was the victim of a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas on September 6 1996. He succumbed to his injuries seven days later. He was 25 years old. While he's serving a two year prison sentence on a gun possession charge, rapper Ja Rule's seventh studio album, "Pain Is Love 2", will hit store shelves on October 11. The project was delayed to be sure that it would be top of the line, according to producer 7 Aurelius. . He says if the album had been released on June 7 as planned it would not be what it is currently. Rapper Lil Wayne has been hit with yet another lawsuit. He and his associates have been hit with a $15 million dollar lawsuit from a Georgia production team, Done Deal Enterprises, who claim that the Young Money crew stole its hit single "Bed Rock" from them. In the suit filed in New York District Court, the the plaintive claims elements of the 2009 hit were stolen from their song of the same name. Wayne and his lawyer have been ordered to appear in court regarding the matter on Oct. 12. It's not the only suit the New Orleans rapper has been forced to address. He's also been sued by several "Tha Carter 3" producers, including Jim Jonsin, Bangladesh and Pay-N-Skills for unpaid royalties. The contestants of "So You Think You Can Dance" will learn who goes home tonight. Fans are in store for yet another exciting episode of the Fox hit. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

It looks like the rumors of the reported beef between Kanye West and Jay Z may be true after all. 20 dates on their "Watch The Throne" tour have been cancelled with no explanation given for the cancellation. This after dates were added due to high demand. The "Watch The Throne" album will hit stores on August 8 and be available on iTunes on August 12. The tour will now begin on October 29 in Atlanta, and dates have been scaled back as well. There will now be only 17 stops on the tour.  Singer/songwriter/producer The Dream is ready to hit the scene again. He's announced a free internet album called "1977" while fans wait patiently for his next release "Diary Of  A Mad Man". The internet album will be released on August 31. There's been no word on the release date of "Diary Of A Mad Man". Former BET Music Matter alum K. Michelle stated in a recent interview that she's in a good place in her life at the present, despite dealing with the ups and downs of the music industry. She's witnessed several changes at her record label and is working on new music.  She has a new video called "How Many Times" in rotation currently. There's no word on a tour, however.  Rapper Waka Flacka Flame is the latest rapper to have a run in with the law. The rapper, along with a companion, was stopped for a routine traffic violation when they were searched. Less than an ounce of marijuana was found on the Atlanta rapper, so he was given a fine. Rocker Lenny Kravitz has recruited some big names in hip hop to help with his new album "Black And White America".  He will collaborate with Jay Z on  a song called "Boongie Drop" and with Drake on a song called "Sunflower". He says about the album that he goes wherever the music takes him. The album is slated for release on August 30. Actor Laurence Fishburn will play Daily Planet editor Perry White in "Man Of Steel", according to Entertainment Weekly. The casting answers the question of what Fishburn would do after leaving "CSI" after two seasons. Filming is set to begin this fall, and the film will hit theaters on June 14, 2013. The top six contestants take the stage tonight on Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance". It's been a season full of surprises, and the contestants have been pulling out all the stops to earn the grand prize. A new episode of "Big Brother" airs tonight as well. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "Big Brother" on CBS,  "The Middle" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

The recent rumors of Jay Z and Kanye West feuding with one another while on their "Watch The Throne" tour are false, according to Jay Z. Rumors persist that Kanye West wants to spend an absorbent amount of money on the tour, but Jay Z says it isn't true. Hova says  it's he who wants to spend huge sums of money, and that the two do quibble, but that helps make each of them better. Hova went on to mention those who would like a tour exclusive, saying that the two worked hard on their project "Watch The Throne" and should be able to release it the way they want. Singer Rihanna will appear on the September cover of Glamour magazine. In the article the singer laments about being considered a role model for young people by saying that entertainers can't be rock stars anymore because they are considered role models. Meanwhile, pictures of the star partying have surfaced on the internet. Congratulations to singer Beyonce are in order. Her latest album, "4", as just gone platinum. So much for the theory of executives at her label that the album would not do well. Rapper Lil Kim has signed with Universal Music Group. The signing took place with no fanfare and no official annoucement. The rappers name does appear on the company's roster. This will be the first deal that Kim has inked since leaving Atlantic Records in 2008. She recorded four albums for the label, including her classic debut "Hardcore" on the label. There's been no announcement regarding a album release date. Lady Gaga confirmed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" that her next single will be the piano driven ""You & I". The pop star recently shot the video for the song in Nebraska. She also performed "You & I" and "Edge Of Glory" on "So You Think You Can Dance", where she was also a guest judge. Although fans are still enjoying his mixtape "Sorry For The Wait", rapper Lil Wayne released a single "Put A Light On Me". The song was leaked to the web on Monday and is pulled from DJ Spinatik's mixtape "Street Runnaz 60". Meanwhile, the rapper will take the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards, which will air on August 28. He is nominated for Best Hip Hop Video. "The Carter 4" is slated to hit store shelves on August 29. "The Bachelorette" continued this week with more dates and more drama, as fans have come to expect from the ABC hit. TV One's "Ultimate Merger" will begin a new season on Thursday. Eleven hopefuls will come face to face with Toccara, and it's anyone's guest what will happen. On DVD: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Soul Surfer". On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "It's Worth What?". Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

"Captain America" topped the weekend box office once again, earning over $20 million dollars. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 2", "Crazy, Stupid Love", "Friends With Benefits" and "Horrible Bosses" round out the top five films of the week. Singer Rihanna was taken to task by fans on Twitter for reportedly starving herself before a recent photo shoot for a magazine. Fans seem to think the star sent a negative message to young girls regarding body image. The singer has not responded to the criticism as yet. Representatives for both now confirm that Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jennifer Lopez are seeing one another again. Ironically, Combs was seen getting out of a car, which has led to some speculation regarding the nature of his relationship with the unidentified gentlemen seen with him. There's been no response from Diddy's camp regarding the matter. Legendary hip hop band The Roots is juggling their gig as the houseband for "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" with studio time. The band is currently in the studio recording its tenth album, tentatively titled "Undun". ?uestlove took to his Twitter account to make the announcement. He even posted a picture of the band in the studio for fans. The album should be released later this year. According to DJ Khaled, Fat Joe has become inspired since losing 80 lbs. The Miami DJ says the rapper has more energy to work and record. He's become inspired to make more hit records. Fans saw the weight loss when Joey Crack release the video for his single "Drop A Body" last month. Rapper Eminem and car manufacturer Audi have settled a recent lawsuit. The auto maker was sued by the Detroit MC when it used his Oscar winning single "Lose Yourself" in a commercial. Eminem's company, Eight Mile Style LLC, which pursues his copyright interests, says Audi didn't have rights to use the song and that the commerical crosses the line between homage and ripoff. The suit against Audi was filed in a German court this past June. The details of the settlement have not been made public. On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "The Bachelorette" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Monday!