Monday Memo

The film "Oz: The Great And Powerful" topped the weekend box office once again, earning over $80 million. "Jack The Giant Slayer", "Identity Thief", "Dead Man Down" and Snitch" round out the top five films of the week. Singer Rihanna had to cancel a concert in Boston due to laryngitis. According to Live Nation, tomorrow's concert in Baltimore will go on as planned. Could there be a Kanye West/Justin Timberlake beef brewing? Timberlake fired back at West reportedly during his appearance on "Saturday Night Live" after West stated during a concert that he wasn't with the suit and tie thing. Wonder when everyone will grow up. Rapper Lil Kim is reportedly suing saying photographers haven't had her looking her best in recent photos. In addition, she's suing her manager claiming she's been swindled out of thousands of dollars. No word on a court date. Singer Frank Ocean has officially hit the big time. He's being sued by a gentleman claiming he helped Ocean write a song on his album. No word on a court date and Ocean hasn't commented. Rapper 40 Glock may get compensated by rapper The Game for the beating he took some back. Game made the foolish mistake of video taping the whole incident. Actor/comedian Kevin Hart will return to  cast of "Hollywood Husbands". Singer/actor Ray J. has a new gig. He'll reportedly host a new reality show. No word on when the show will premiere. Teen sensation Justin Bieber apparently hasn't learned  a lesson about loaning friends his cars. BFF Lil Twist smashed Bieber's Fisker Karma into tow cement poles guarding a San Fernando Valley liquor store. The front end of the car and the poles were badly damaged. Minutes later, Twist and friends retrieved scraps of the car before  hopping into a waiting BMW leaving Bieber's ride behind. Some time back Twist was involved in another accident at the Four Seasons Hotel while trying to avoid the paparazzi. A photographer was killed in the accident. Meanwhile, the chaos continued for Bieber on the other side of the  pond. Bieber had to given oxygen after nearly fainting on stage at a concert in London. He was later taken to a hospital as a precaution. Later, he exchanged words with a photographer who claimed he assaulted him as he was leaving his hotel with his entourage. The incident was caught on tape. Bieber took to Twitter regarding the matter writing that he'd had a rough morning and that he'd let the paparazzi get the best of him. Actor Terrence Howard stated during an interview to promote his new film "Dead Man Down" that Blacks need to stop  criticizing him for his choice to marry an Asian woman. He says Blacks have a crabs in a barrel mentality instead of supporting each other. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "The Bachelor" on ABC and "The Biggest Loser" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

It seems that everyone in entertainment is becoming ill. Singer Justin Bieber fainted during a concert in London recently. The singer was rushed backstage and given oxygen. His manager took the stage to explain the incident to the crowd. Like a trooper, Bieber went on with the rest of the show. Kelly Osborne suffered  a seizure in front of the studio audience while taping her new show. Osborne is doing much better now. Reality star Kim Kardashian has been ordered by doctors to take it easy for a while. They say she's trying to do too much while pregnant. Rumors have been circulating that Jimmy Fallon will replace Jay Leno on "The Tonight Show", although nothings been confirmed as yet. Another rumor has it that Howard Stern will be the replacement. We'll have to wait and see. Joy Behar will be leaving ABC's "The View" when her contract expires. She reportedly has stated that she has other interests she'd like to pursue. No word on a replacement. MTV has completed it's "Hottest MCs In The Game" list and Kendrick Lamar came in at No 1. Congratulations. In addition to preparing his next album "Reincarnation", rapper Snoop Dogg has entered the world of video games. He's set to release "Way Of The Dog", a video game in which players square off against one another to the rappers hits. Those who own a Play Station or Xbox should prepare to become addicted to "Way Of The Dog". Another week of competition has ended on "American Idol" and there are a few standouts, along with some misses. It'll be interesting to see how the season progress from this point. In theaters this weekend: "Dead Man Down" and "Oz The Great And Powerful". On the tube: "Kitchen Nightmares" on Fox, "Undercover Boss" on CBS, "Last Man Standing" on ABC and "Fashion Star" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

It looks like rapper Beanie Seal will be spending more time in prison than originally thought. The Philadelphia MC is currently serving time for income tax evasion, and now it appears he'll get some time added to his sentence for drug possession as well. No word when he'll be released. Fans who follow singer Rihanna should be pleased with the singer's posts. Her latest is a picture of her in nothing but a pair of boots. It looks like Blue Ivey Carter will have a playmate soon. Former Destiny's Child member Latavia Roberson released a statement that she's expecting a baby. The father is a well known Atlanta producer. She dated Jagged Edge member Brandon Casey, but the two split several years ago. She also revealed that she's inked a deal with reality television producer Carlos King to work on a show about her past, her pregnancy and more. The producer said in a statement that he's excited to be working with her, that she's endured more than the public realizes and when they hear it, they'll be in awe. The press release stated that the show will deal with the ups and downs of her relationship with her child's father, molestation, alcoholism and jail time. Roberson also plans to release a tell-all memoir later this year and return to the studio to work on solo material as well. It doesn't pay to be a pirate. Sony Music is looking to make an example of a Swedish man who leaked singer Beyoncé's 2011 "4" before it's release date by suing him for $233,000. The Gothenburg resident, who is a member of the music industry, according to TorrentFreak.com, posted the album in it's entirely on popular torrent site the Pirate Bay. The label says it not only lost sales, but it's relationship with the star imperiled by the leak and it's marketing efforts and Beyoncé's reputation also took a hit. Despite the piracy, "4" went on to sell over 310,000 copies in it's first week of release and topped the Billboard Hot 200 Album chart. Iyanla Vanzant returns to television on Saturday with "Iyanla: Fix My Life". Saturday's guest will be rapper DMX. It should be an interesting show.  On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Up and coming rapper Azealia Banks has gone on yet another Twitter rant. This time, the targets were not only producers Diplo and Baauer and an unnamed female rapper. Banks wrote how female rappers want to start drama with her. She even went on to coin a new name for herself. Complex magazine is speculating that the anonymous rapper in question could be UK rapper Shystie, whose video for "Control It", featuring Banks, was released on Sunday, but quickly taken down the following day. Banks later tweeted that she didn't like the video. Then there are Banks other favorite punching bags, Angel Haze and Iggy Azalea. At any rate, she's got the media writing and talking about her again, this is despite the fact that her debut album still doesn't have a release date. Rapper Kanye West let his feelings regarding being ranked #7 on MTV's "Hottest MC's In The Game" be known during a recent interview with DJ Enuff. Ye went on to say that he believed that his ranking had something to do with the network not liking the "Cruel Summer" project. West was ranked below protege Big Sean. While he's happy for Sean, he still believes that Sean should be in the top five. He went on to make his case further by mentioning music he's recorded. He added that he thinks rapper Lil Wayne is the number one rapper in the world. Weezy sent out a tweet showing his appreciation for being thought of in such high regard. The MTV Hottest MC's debate continues with four spots remaining. Meek Mill (#10), Future (#9), A$AP Rocky (#8), Ye, Sean, and Drake (#5) will know soon enough who will join them on the list. Music mogul Clive Davis is one person who believes singer Frank Ocean coming out was a good thing. He added that the response from the hip hop community was even better. Ocean is part of the Odd Future crew. Davis added that although some have become more tolerant of bisexuality and homosexuality, entertainers still take a huge risk coming out.  Let's hope the tolerance level is raised.

Tuesday Tales

Singer Latoya Jackson has dispelled rumors that she's taken over the careers of brother Michael's children. The New York post published a story indicating that she not only took charge of the children's careers, but was also shopping an idea for a reality series for them as well. Not true at all she stated. Nephew Prince Michael has become a correspondent for "Entertainment Tonight". The FBI has released files indicating that singer Whitney Houston was the target of extortion in the nineties. Houston befriended a woman with whom she shared personal information and was later blackmailed. Father John paid the extortionist off. It looks like the Keyshia Cole/Michelle Williams Twitter feud has taken an interesting turn. A month after the group's performance at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Kelly Rowland stood up for her band mate during an interview with RollingStone.com by saying the group had a wonderful performance they were together and that's all that mattered to her. She added that Cole's comments weren't on her radar until others mentioned them. Rowland added that she doesn't care about what Cole said. Williams, on the other hand, has decided to ignore Cole's comments. Rapper T.I graces the cover of the latest issue of The Source. The King of the South discusses his new album,, what's transpired in his life the last few years, and what's next for him. The Source is on newsstands now. Singer Fantasia graces the cover of Jet magazine. She discusses her past troubles and how she's managed to overcome them and what's next for her. Jet magazine is on newsstands now. New couple alert. Kylie Kardashian is reportedly now seeing 14-year-old Jaden Smith. No word on how long the pair have been seeing each other. With his uncanny resemblance to Los Angeles police killer Christopher Dorner, rapper/actor LL Cool J says he doesn't want to play him in a movie. He says it isn't time to discuss the matter and that families are still coping with the tragedy. On DVD: "Wreck-It Ralph", "Schindlers' List" and "A Nightmare On Elm Street Collection". On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Celebrity Wife Swap" on ABC and "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "Jack The Giant Slayer" topped the weekend box office, earning over $28 million. "Identify Thief", "21 And Over", "The Last Exorcism Pt 2" and "Snitch" round out the top five films of the week. Sad news out of the world of R&B. Bobby Rogers, founding member of the Motown group the Miracles has died after a brief illness. He was 73. He formed the group in Detroit with Smokey Robinson, cousin Claudette Robinson, Pete  Moore and Ronnie White. The group signed with Motown and went on to have such hits as "Shop Around", "The Tracks Of My Tears" and "I Second That Emotion". The group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but Rogers was too ill to attend the ceremony. No funeral details have been revealed. No Limit Records is mourning the last of a colleague. No Limit artist Mr. Magic was killed in a car accident along with his wife Chastity. The only survivor was the couples 12-year-old daughter. No funeral arrangements have been announced. Just when it looked like a G-Unit reunion wouldn't happen, rapper 50 stated that there is a reunion in the works for the near future. It will include all former members of the rap collective.  Singer Rihanna appears on the cover of the  next issue of Elle. She, of course, discussed her relationship with Chris Brown and what's next for her. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "The Bachelor" on ABC and  "The Biggest Loser" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

R&B singer Ne-Yo revealed that he was once married. He was married at age 19, but the relationship didn't work because he wanted to pursue his music career and his wife didn't want him to. He'll appear on Tim McGraw's country music special. Just when other home owners are facing foreclosure, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West make a profit on theirs. The two purchased a home for $1 million and have been offered $10.2 million for the property. No word on when or if they'll sell. Rapper Snoop Dogg, aka Snoop Lion, revealed that his next album will include collaborations with Drake, and others. No word on when the album will be released. As mentioned previously, actor/comedian Kevin Hart will co-host tomorrow's episode of "Saturday Night Live" and it's certain that he'll keep the audience in stitches. Hart also appears on the hit show "Hollywood Husbands". Things took a turn for the deadlier while rapper French Montana was in Philadelphia promoting his oft-delayed debut album "Excuse My French". As he pulled up to the hotel where he was a guest along with a convoy of fans in tow, shots rang out killing a 27-year-old  man, according to TMZ. Police investigating the incident found shell casings, but don't believe the Bronx rapper was the target of a drive-by shooting. They believe the shooting may have been a dispute between rival gangs. Still, Montana along with the 20 other occupants on the bus were questioned by police. Seemingly annoyed at the interaction with authorities, the rapper took to Twitter to post a picture of a man being questioned by police with a caption that read "nobody got time for this s***". Meanwhile, the rapper's debut album is due in May. Another week of competition has ended on "American Idol", and it remains to be seen what's in store for the weeks to come. There are a few standouts on both sides, but only time will tell. In theaters this weekend: "21 & Over", "Jack The Giant Slayer", "The Last Exorcism Part 2", and "Phantom". On the tube: "Kitchen Nightmares" on Fox, "Undercover Boss" on CBS, "Last Man Standing" on ABC and "Dateline NBC" on NBC. Make it a weekend!