Friday Facts

Tyler, The Creator was thrown off stage during a concert in Los Angeles, another artist was performing when he took the stage. Just as he was about to take a dive, he was escorted off by security. Luckily, no one was hurt. Game has now decided to speak out about a recent incident where he allegedly spit on fans at a club in Australia. He says he appeared at a meet and greet when a couple became rowdy. He was then followed by the couple to a club where the rowdy behavior continued. The gentleman spit on Game, then Game spit back. He says it didn't hit the woman. Hopefully, no other behavior as described above will occur again. In other Game news, after making a splash with his well received album, "The R.E.D. Album", the MC is hard at work on a new mixtape and a new album, to be titled "F.I.V.E. (Fear Is Victory's Evolution)". He stated in an interview with XXL.com that the concept behind the title is we all have to be afraid of something. While, he didn 't give a specific release date, he added that the album could be his last on Interscope Records. Teh album is still in the planning stages.  Rapper Young Jeezy, who is in the middle of his "Hustlerz Ambition" tour is recooperating from surgery to help him speak better. Here's wishing him a speedy recovery. It looks like cable network MTV is getting back into the music business. The network is developing a hip hop talk and performance show tentively titled "Hip Hop P.O.V.". The show will premiere in April. Support of Invisible Children's "Stop Kony" campaign against child trafficking has gone viral the last few days, and it's not only Facebook friends who are moved. Singer Rihanna has reached out to the organization to help raise awareness after seeing a 30-minute documentary about Joseph Kony, a Ugandan warlord who recruits children as soliders and postitutes. She even took to her Twitter account to spread the word. There's sure to be more to come on the story. During a recent interview, rapper Lil Kim talked about the desire to take chances when recording. One inspiration was singing the hook on her new single "If You Love Me". She stated it's about doing what you want, no matter what anyone says. She also went on to say she's not surprised by anything Sean "Diddy" Combs does. The two have worked together previously and she says he's taught her a lot about the business side of the music industry. There's still no word on when a new Lil Kim album will hit stores. Singer  Mary J. Blige performed on Fox's "American Idol" last night, as the evening saw Jeremy being sent home. Tune in next week as the competition continues. In theaters this weekend: "John Carter", "Silent House" and "A Thousand Words". On the tube: "Kitchen Nightmares" on Fox, "Undercover Boss" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Who Do You Think You Are?" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

According to Star magazine, Will Smith's friendship with actor Duane Martin is the reason for the trouble in the Smith marriage. Reportedly, Will spends more time with Duane than he does with his wife and kids, and he and Duane have been spotted hanging out together. There's been no comment from Smith or his representatives on the Star magazine story. Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina has inherited her mother's entire $20 million fortune. The money will be put in a trust, with the first payout being distributed when she is 21. An interview with the 19-year-old, to be conducted by Oprah Winfrey, will air on Sunday. In other Whitney Houston news, Essence magazine pays tribute to the late pop icon by making her their cover subject. The magazine is filled with photos, and interview with the singer's cousin, Dionne Warwick and tributes from those who knew Houston best. The April issue of Essence magazine is on newsstands now.  It appears that the Royal Family is none to pleased with Kanye West. The Chicago rapper along with Big Sean and Common, visited London recently and booked a hotel near Buckingham Palace. The royals eventually began complaining about loud  music coming from the room West and company stayed in. Big Sean addressed the matter in an interview with The Sun saying they were playing music, but didn't indicate anything else went on. Hopefully, things have now quieted down. Be sure to catch the new Eddie Murphy film "A Thousand Words" when it hits theaters this weekend. The film is a comedy that seems to capture Murphy in his element more than any other film recently. It's sure to be a hit. The top finalists got off to a strong start on Fox's "American Idol" last night. The female contestants sang Whitney Houston songs, while the male contestants sang Stevie Wonder songs. So far, 16-year-old Jessica Sanchez seems to be a front runner for the grand prize. Tune to the results show tonight as one contestant is voted off. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "30 Rock" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

As fans know, rapper Young Buck's SUV was shot at in Nashville TN, the MC's hometown recently. He was not harmed and his female passenger was treated and released from the hospital for a gun shot wound to the shoulder. Now rumor has it that he and his girlfriend got into a heated argument at a local club some time before the shooting. Authorities have no suspects and no arrests have been made. Reportedly, Antoine Cook, the father of singer Fantasia's son, has been seen with his ex-wife. The two have been seen looking quite cozy and only time will tell where things will  go from here. At any rate, best wishes to all. Rapper Ja Rule is in hot water. He reportedly broke a prison rule by using a phone to call a radio station on his birthday. The rapper is currently serving time for a gun possession charge, and by all accounts, has not been in any trouble within the prison until this latest incident. There's been no comment from Ja Rule or his representatives. Bobbi Kristina Brown has released a statement saying she will grant Oprah Winfrey an interview because she is a close family friend who has never been malious to her mother. The interview will air on Sunday. In other Whitney Houston news, singer Brandy has decided to honor the pop icon by titling her highly anticipated new album "Two Eleven". It not only represents her birthday, but the day the gone-too-soon singing sensation died. Brandy has released the video for the single "It All Belongs To Me", her duet with fellow R&B songstress Monica. It's the first time the two have collaborated since 1998's "The Boy Is Mine". Brandy's new album is due in stores in June. Cable network BET is rolling out a star-studded line up for it's upcoming Music Matters showcase. Rapper/producer Timberland will host the event, which will feature performances by hip hop acts Big Sean, MGK, Kendrick Lamar, Big K.I.R.T., Stalley, and Don Trip. R&B will be well represented by Marsha Ambrosius and Miguel. The BET Music Matters showcase will kick off on March 15 at The Stage On Sixth. The competition continues on Fox's "American Idol" as the finalists take the stage for votes. It's sure to be an exciting season for the studio audience and viewers as well. Be sure to tune in. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "Survivor: One World" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Whitney" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

West Coast rapper Game is at it again. The rapper reportedly spit on a group of female fans while partying at a club in Australia. The incident has been captured on video, and the video is circulating. So far, no response from the rapper of his representatives on the matter. During an appearance on "The Talk", Latoya Jackson confirmed rumors that her brother Jermaine Jackson did indeed have an affair with the late Whitney Houston at the beginning of Houston's career. She also went on to say that the vocals recorded on brother Michael's recent album are definitely not his. The question now remains, is anyone really interested?. Meanwhile, two hackers have been arrested for breaking into Sony music's computers and stealing Michael Jackson's entire music catalog. It's unclear how much time the men will serve. Whitney Houston appears on the cover of the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine. The article discusses Houston's meteoric rise, troubled life and death. The issue is on newsstands now.   Eleven years after her tragic death in a plane crash, a new album from Aaliyah will be released soon. The singer burst on the scene in the early 90's and went on to have such hits as "Back And Forth" and "If Your Girl Only Knew". She later went on to star in such films as "Romeo Must Die" and "Queen Of The Damned" before being killed in a plane crash. She will be missed, and fans are sure to enjoy the upcoming project. Rumors began circulating around Valentine's Day that rapper Lil Wayne and his current girlfriend became engaged. Now, she's reportedly been seen sporting a 12 caret diamond which costs over one million dollars. Best wishes to the happy couple. Rapper Nipsy Hustle has made it clear that he does not condone the violence that took place outside a Tempe AZ club where he was reportedly scheduled to perform. A shooting took place outside the club where at least thirteen people were injured. Two were taken to local hospitals and placed in serious condition. The rapper took to his Tumblr account to release a statement regarding the matter saying his prayers go out to the victims and their families, and he does not condone the violence. He went on the add that the alleged shooters were not ticket holders and he was in his hotel room at the time of the incident. The incident is still under investigation. In light of the tragic event that took place, it's unfortunate that the media would chose to blame hip hop and the culture. The incident is a tragic reminder of the circumstances that currently face inner city communities across the country, and it's important to look at what should be done to improve them, for the good of us all. On DVD: "Footlose", "Immortals", "Like Crazy" and "The Town". On the tube: "Raising Hope" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Last Man Standing" on ABC and "The Biggest Loser" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

"Dr Seuss's The Lorex" topped the weekend box office earning over $70 million dollars. "Project X", "Act Of Valor", "Safe House" and "Tyler Perry's Good Deeds" round out the top five films of the week. Rapper Young Buck is blessed to be alive. The rapper's SUV as shot at eleven times in Nashville TN. He was not harmed.  A female passenger was shot in the shoulder. She was taken to a hospital and treated and released. Police have no suspects in the case at this time.  According to Gossip This, Tina Brown, sister of singer Bobby Brown, is the one who leaked the photo of singer Whitney Houston in her casket. She reportedly did cocaine with the singer, and conducted an interview with the National Enquirer as well. She also took a photo of the singer's bathroom some time back, which reportedly showed drugs in the room. So far, there's been no response from Houston's family regarding the matter. Rapper Tyler, The Creator is paying for a raucous night he had at a Hollywood club back in December. The Odd Future front man lost his cool during a show at The Roxy and damaged the club's pricey sound equipment. The rapper was arrested for vandalism, which caused a near riot outside the club. As part of an apology, the rapper has agreed to cough up $8,000 to cover damages. With that squared away, the rapper is now set to meet with the District Attorney's office, who want the shock MC to pay for investigation costs incurred by West Hollywood Sheriff's Department. Once the payment is made, all charges will be dropped. A musical featuring the music of late rap legend Tupac Shakur will now go on as planned with the stamp of approval of his mother, Afeni Shakur. Producers of the musical "Holler If You Hear Me" presented Ms Shakur with a rough preview of the musical, hoping it would meet her approval. She was "ecstatic" after the screening. The musical, from director Kenny Leon, an African-American veteran who previously helmed "Driving Miss Daisy" and 2004's "A Raisin In The Sun" revival starring Sean Combs, "Holler If You Hear Me" is not based on Tupac's life. Instead, it uses the late rapper's music as the backdrop of the story of two childhood friends growing up in a Midwestern city. Casting for the musical could begin as early as next week. Robin Thicke, Lionel Richie and others are slated to appear on NBC's "The Voice" as mentors. Be sure to tune in. On the tube: "Alcatraz" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "The Bachelor" on ABC and "The Voice" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Wiz Khalifa and model Amber Rose are getting married. Wiz proposed, then posted a picture of Amber's hand on Twitter with a caption that read, "she said yes". Amber then tweeted later that Wiz has made her the happiest woman in the world. So far, there's been no wedding date announcement. Actress Keisha Knight Pullium is in trouble. Her agents are suing the star for unpaid commissions from her current role on TBS's "Tyler Perry's House Of Payne". Their asking for 100,000 in damages in addition to 250,000 in unpaid commissions. There's been no comment from the actress. Actor Eddie Murphy as responded to rumors he and singer Toni Braxton are dating by saying that Braxton is a sweet girl, and the two are just good friends. Rumors have spread that the two have been seen together, but for now, it looks like a platonic friendship. Rapper Jim Jones is denying rumors that he ordered his entourage to attack a concert goer after a cup was thrown on stage at a recent show, although video has surfaced showing otherwise. A scuffle did ensue before security broke it up and escorted the man out of the building. Odd Future crooner Frank Ocean may be a rising star, but it appears that not everyone's a fan. The singer is currently being sued by classic rock band The Eagles over his sample of their hit "Hotel California" for his hit "American Wedding". The song was released for free, with Ocean using the original music track and replacing the original lyrics with his own. He has been ordered not to perform "American Wedding" although it's unclear at the moment whether any legal action will be taken. The singer responded with a blog post say he thinks it's awesome that the group wants to sue. We'll have to wait and see what comes of the matter. Frank Ocean will appear at the Coachella Festival in April.  The top finalist have been chosen on Fox's "American Idol" and the competition continues next week. As the season wears on it will be interesting to see what contestants have in store for the judges and viewing audience as well. Be sure to tune in. In theaters this weekend: "Dr Seuss's The Lorax" and "Project". On the tube: "Kitchen Nightmares" on Fox, "Undercover Boss" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Who Do You Think You Are?" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

The Miami police department is no longer interested in speaking with rapper Rick Ross regarding the dead body found in front of his home. Police responded to a call of shots being fired, and upon their arrival, found a dead body in front of Ross's home. It's been reported that although Ross owns the home, he doesn't live there. Meanwhile, former drug kingpin Freeway Ricky Ross will get another shot at rapper Rick Ross. Fans will recall that Freeway Ricky Ross filed suit against the rapper for illegally using his name. The case was dismissed. Freeway has appealed and the two will square off in court in May. We'll have to wait and see how things play out then. Mediatakeout.com reported that rapper Tyga recently went to dinner with a concert promoter after a show, and when asked who would pay the bill, Tyga pointed to the promoter and said he would. Upon getting up to leave with doggy bag in hand, Tyga was approached by two thugs with guns. He assumed they intended to rob him, but they instead asked him to dance. Tyga, of course took to Twitter to rant about the story asking who runs mediatakeout.com. So far, no response from mediatakeout.com. Music mogul Clive Davis has shot down rumors that he's planning a Whitney Houston biopic by saying he has no plans to do it. Rumor had it that Jennifer Hudson was among those being consider for the role, but fans shouldn't hold their breaths waiting for that to happen. In other Whitney Houston news, she's landed three albums in the Billboard Top Ten, the only artist to accomplish such a feat.  According to Us Weekly, actor/comedian Eddie Murphy and singer Toni Braxton are officially a couple. There's been no confirmation or denial from representatives for either. Don't expect the theatrical style of rapper Nicki Minaj to change anytime soon. In a recently interview with MTV News, the rapper stated she studied theater and the skits she' become known for are what she does when she has the forum to do it. Minaj was fresh off her opening performance at the NBA All Star Game last weekend, and no doubt has much more in store for fans. Although her more pop oriented material has rubbed hip hop fans the wrong way, Minaj says when people want to do what you're doing, it's popular. The Young Money Entertainment star's next album, "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" hits stores on April 3. Be sure to catch Fox's "American Idol" as the top finalist are chosen. The top 12 men and women have performed and now the judges will decide who goes on to the next phase of the competition. "American Idol" airs tonight on Fox. Shooting of the upcoming film "The Avengers" continues and is sure to be a hit with comic book film fans. The film will hit theaters this summer. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "30 Rock" on NBC. Happy Thursday!