Tuesday Tales

Just when it appeared that fans had a new album from Mobb Deep to look forward to, the two have gotten into a beef that began on Twitter. Havoc posted several tweets dissing his partner Prodigy, even going as far as to imply Prodigy engaged in homosexual relations while serving prison time. Havock called "The Breakfast Club" to deny that the tweets were his. However, the morning show aired an audio tape of a phone call, apparently made by Havoc that proves he was behind the tweets. Stay tuned, as this story isn't likely going to end here. After releasing a diss track in which she went at Tyler, The Creator, rapper Ra Digga says she's squashed her beef with the MC. It began on Twitter with him calling her a man and wishing her a happy father's day. The two ended the beef at a recent event, and even took a picture together. It's good to see the two have ended the feud. Rumors that rapper Rick Ross may have had another seizure after the Miami MC cancelled a show yesterday, and another over the weekend. Fans will recall that the Bawse had two seizures back to back while on a plane, and was rushed to a hospital. Here's hoping he gets well soon, if the rumors are true. Rapper Beenie Segal's comback may be derailed by a prison stint. He's failed to pay taxes from 1999-2003. No word on a sentencing date. According to producer Kane Beatz, Nicki Minaj may have another hit on her hands with "Gun Shot". During an interview with BET.com, the beatsmith stated the First Lady of Young Money picked the beat in the beginning, and knew what sound she wanted. He's not resting on his laurels. He's been recruited by Wiz Khalifa, Nas, Rick Ross and Plies to craft melodies behind their rap tales. He also has his own music imprint, The Building, and plans to take it to the next level. Be sure to catch the film "Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man". Based on the best selling book by Steve Harvey, the film stars Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Hart and Michael Ely, among others, and is sure to be a hit with movie goers. The film hits theaters this summer. The competition continues on "The Voice" as contestants battle one another for the grand prize. On DVD: "The Iron Lady", "The Darkest  Hour", "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Into The Abyss". On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "The Last Man Standing" on ABC and "The Biggest Loser" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film 'The Hunger Games" topped the weekend box office once again, earning over $33 million dollars. "American Reunion", "Titanic", "Wrath Of The Titans" and "Mirror Mirror" round out the top five films of the week. Another shooting took place at a Young Jeezy concert in London Ontario, right after a shooting at the rapper's show in Toronto. Jeezy was about to take the stage when shots were fired. Two men were taken to the hospital with injuries. No word on the condition of the gentlemen. Jury selection begins this week in the murder trial of rapper G Dep. The MC faces 25 to life for a confessed murder a few years back. He rejected a plea deal that would have given him 15 years to life for the crime. His attorney stated that years of PCP used was what convinced him to confess. Rapper Kanye West and reality star Kim Kardashian seem to be getting closer by the day. Reportedly, to woo Kardashian, West made a few phone calls, and arranged to have a toy store roped off for a day so the two could learn to play chop sticks as seen in a recent film. This after West wrote and recorded the single "Theraful" in which he professed his love for the starlet. Best wishes to the couple. Due to his financial troubles, rapper Young Buck has been ordered by a judge to sell all intellectual property as part of his Chapter 7 bankruptcy settlement. Among items for sale will be all trademarks and copyrights, all masters, compositions, royalties, rights and licenses owned by debtor and all rights of publicity owned by debtor. This could be a career turn around for the rapper, who was once a member of 50 Cent's G-Unit. He has indicated that he's open to a reunion with the crew, and that he's in negotiations to release music through the label. After a ten year hiatus, rapper Eve is set to release new music. During an interview with TheWomenOf HipHop.com, the Ruff Ryder stated she's a fan of newcomer Azalea Banks and likes her style. She even weighed in on the Lil Kim-Nicki Minaj feud by saying she believes it's about respect. Eve will release a new single this year to be followed by the album "Lip Lock". The competition continues on ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" as contestants battle it out for the grand prize. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, ""How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and "The Voice" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

A concert goer was injured during a Young Jeezy show recently. Police stopped the show as Jeezy was about to take the stage when gun fire erupted and a man was hit in the upper torso several times. He's now in critical but stable condition in a local hospital. A judge recently overturned a ruling ordering rapper Plies to pay restitution to several concert goers who were hurt during a shooting in a Gainesville FL nightclub in 2006. The incident occurred between Plias and his entourage and fans when shots rang out and several people were injured. Plies's brother was sentenced to three years in prison in the case, while Plias got probation. While Plies won't have to pay the victims in the case, his brother Ronell Lawrence Levatte is expected to pay victims $40,000 each.  The Kim Kardashian/Kanye West rumors continue. Reportedly after seeing each other at the premiere of the film "The Hunger Games", Kardashian was seen leaving West's building wearing the same clothing from the night before. So far, no comment from either, although West has just released a single where he professes his love for the reality star. Stay tuned. Fans of singer Beyonce will be happy to know that she's just joined social networking site Twitter. Fans can find the star at JustBeyonce. Nicki Minja has let it be known she's none to pleased after a recent album signing at FYE. Fans were given wrist bands at the event, but it had to be cut short when pandemonium struck. Minaj seems to think that the event could have been handled better. Hopefully, if any other personal appears are made by the star, that will happen. After indicating that he'd be open to working with his old crew at G-Unit, rapper Young Buck stated during an interview that he's begun negotiations with the label. He says he's ready to return to music, whether as a part of G-Unit or not. It's a matter of determining what's the best situation for him. Buck's last album was 2010's "The Rehab". It's been difficult for the Nashville TN native since being expelled from G-Unit in 2008. He's had financial trouble and recently escaped  a drive-by shooting in his hometown. DeAndre was given the boot on Fox's "American Idol". Be sure to tune in next week as the competition continues. The competition continues on "Dancing With The Stars" as well. In theaters this weekend: "Titanic" and "American Reunion". On the tube: "The Finder" 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 a just released autopsy report, a crystal white substance was found on a spoon as well as on a portable mirror and on the bathroom counter in the hotel room where singer Whitney Houston died. The singer was found by her assistance face down in the bathtub, with blood dripped from the nose. Her death was ruled as an accidental drowning, with heart disease and drug abuse as possible contributing factors also. Meanwhile, Radaronline is reporting that the Houston family has staged an intervention with daughter Bobbi Kristina. Reportedly, the teen has been drinking, smoking and popping pills. Singer Mary J. Blige is now speaking out about the now pull Burger King ad in which she is featured. She stated that she was supposed to appear in a dream sequence, but that is not what's happening in the ad. The ad features Blige singing about the chains crispy chicken snack wrap. Fans cried fowl saying it was stereotypical and it was quickly pulled. No word on whether a new ad will be completed. Singer Rihanna stated in an interview to appear in an upcoming issue of Elle that the stories about she and ex-boyfriend Chris Brown are nonsense. She says she's going to do what she wants. It appears that the show "The Real Housewives Of Atlanta" will be minus a cast member. Sheree Whitfield has been fired, despite reportedly begging for the job. No word on a replacement. Jay Z and Beyonce celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary yesterday with Hova giving Bey diamonds, of course. The number has quite a bit of significance for the couple. Jay Z's birthday is December 4, Beyonce's is September 4, and Beyonce's latest album is titled "4". At any rate, congratulations to the couple. Kanye West has a new track with DJ Khaled in which he professes love for reality star Kim Kardashian, of all people. Rumors did swirl for a time about the two dating, but were never confirmed. It was eighties night on Fox's "American Idol" last night, with some impressive performances from contestants. The group was mentored by Gwen Stephani and music mogul Jimmy Ivonne. Be sure to catch the results show. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Missing" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

It looks like there may be some truth to the J. Cole/Vanessa Simmons rumor afterall. As mentioned previously, Diggy Simmons wrote and recorded a diss track in response to J. Cole's track in which he claimed he slept with Vanessa Simmons. Now, a source close to both has revealed that J. Cole, Vanessa Simmons and J. Cole's current girlfriend Melissa attended St Johns University together while Cole and Melissa lived together in an apartment off campus. A rumor soon spread about Vanessa and J. Cole cheating. Melissa got a few friends together and confronted Vanessa. Vanessa denied an affair was going on at that time. Stay tuned. Only time will tell where things will go from here. Restaurant chain Burger King has pulled a new ad featuring singer Mary J. Blige. The ad features the Queen of Hip Hop Soul singing about the restaurant's crispy chicken snack wrap. Fans have blasted the singer, saying the ad is stereotypical and calling her a sell out. So far, no word from the singer regarding the matter. If you think rapper Tyler The Creator is sorry about offending legendary female rapper MC Lyte on his group Odd Future's new single, "Rella", you'd be wrong. During a recent interview with DJ Drama, the rapper stated he doesn't think about anyones feelings when he's writing, and that he didn't mean for Lytes feelings to get hurt. MC Lyte responded sometime ago to the track saying she felt insulted and didn't want to be used as a stomping ground. Tyler and the rest of Odd Future are in the middle of promoting a new variety show, "Loiter Squad", and a new album, "The OF Tape Vol 2". New music from rapper Snoog Dogg will hit stores on April 20. A production company has picked up a film starring the legendary West Coast MC and newcomer Wiz Khalifa as well. No word on when the film will hit theaters. Be sure to tune in to Fox's "American Idol" tonight. It's eighties night as the competition continues and contestants perform for both votes and the grand prize. VH1's "Couple's Therapy" starring rapper DMX airs tonight as well. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "Survivor: One World" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Although it hasn't been confirmed, rumors are now swirling that rapper 50 Cent has gotten engaged to his current girlfriend Daphne Joy due to some cryptic messages posted on her Twitter page. At any rate, here's wishing the couple the best. Congratulations to actress Megan Good are in order. The actress is engaged to Sony Entertainment executive Davon Franklin. Franklin proposed after the star finished filming "Jumping The Broom", which he produced. He's also a Seventh Day Adventist minister. No word on a wedding date.  Chris Brown and Rihanna continue to keep tongues wagging because of their tweets as well. Brown posted a tweet to which Rihanna responded. At any rate, it appears that the two have put their past issued behind them. Rapper Diggy Simmons is currently out promoting his debut album after rumors have begun swirling about a rap beef between he and rapper J. Cole.  The teen heartthrob says the single "Say What You Say To Me", where he responds to claims that J. Cole slept with sister Vanessa, was written a year ago, and he was defending her. Rapper Young Buck stated in a recent interview that he's open to a G-Unit reunion. He says he's gotten older and wiser and would consider working with his old running buddies again, although they don't talk much. He also added that he's working on new music. He and his girlfriend narrowly escaped a drive-by shooting last month. During an interview with "Good Morning America", Oprah Winfrey admitted that her OWN Network was launched at the wrong time. She also added that she and her staff will work on programing the audience wants. Actor Jaleel White apparently hasn't been making many friends on the set of "Dancing With The Stars". Allegedly, he go into a dispute with his dance partner, even going as far as to call her an idiot. When a fellow contestant intervened, he became even more incensed. Hopefully, cooler heads will prevail.Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" hits stores today. The trailer for singer Whitney Houston's last film, "Sparkle" was unveiled on NBC's "Today" and it appears it may be a hit. On DVD: War Horse, "We Bought A Zoo", "Chinatown" and "Being Elmo". On the tube: "Raising Hope" on Fox, ""NCIS" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and "The Biggest Loser" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "The Hunger Games" topped the weekend box office, earning over $152 million dollars. "21 Jump Street", "Dr Seuss' The Lorex", "John Carter" and "Act Of Valor" round out the top five films of the week. After reports that there were no drugs found in the hotel room where singer Whitney Houston died, it's been reported that authorities did find cocaine residue in the room. The room has since been blocked off by the Beverly Hills Hotel and no guest is permitted to rent the room. Rapper Lil Boosie will stand before an anonymous jury during his upcoming trial. While no reason has been given, three men were charged with the shooting of a former drug dealer turned police informant. The DA has stated that the town hasn't seen a anonymous trial since 1987. While Lil Boosie hasnt' been given the death penalty, if convicted he will serve life in prison.  More details regarding the arrest of rapper Joe Budden have been revealed. He was arrested for smoking marijuana outside a New York City club, when upon being processed, authorities discovered that he had an outstanding warrant out for driving with a suspended license. He was released after posting bail. Rapper Drake now admits to smoking marijuana and sipping codeine to cope with the demands of his music career. Not wanting anyone to get the wrong idea, he went on to clarify that he's not reckless and does everything in moderation. There appears to be a rap beef brewing between J. Cole and Diggy Simmons. It started when J. Cole took a shot at Diggy, then later wrote and released a single claiming he slept with Diggy's sister Vanessa. Diggy, of course responded, and only time will tell where things will go from here. Stay tuned. With the release of his new single "Climax", R&B star Usher is gearing up to release his seventh studio album, "Looking For Myself" this summer. According to MTV News, the follow up to 2010's "Raymond Vs Raymond" will feature production from Salaam Remi, Rico Love, Jim Jonsin and Max Martin. Another collaborator, Taio Cruz spoke to the cable channel about what fans can expect from the singer by saying he has very specific ideas regarding where he'd like to go musically. The album will hit stores on June 11. The competition continues on ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" as the contestants vie for the grand prize. Meanwhile, the first week of competition begins on NBC's "The Voice". Both shows should offer an exciting season for fans. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "2 Broke Girls" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and "The Voice" on NBC. Happy Monday!