Wednesday Roundup

West Coast hip hop pioneer Too Short was arrested for DUI in Los Angeles recently. Police pulled the rapper over in the wee hours of the morning and noticed he seemed to be under the influence. When they attempted to administer a breathalyzer test, he fled on foot, tripping along the way. Police took him into custody shortly after. To make matters worse, he attempted to dump narcotics into a police cruiser after he was arrested. He has not commented on the incident. The first of four victims to come forward in the Kevin Klash case has filed a lawsuit claiming Klash used crystal meth and mollies before having sexual contact with him when he was sixteen-years-old. It looks like not everyone is thrilled with Beyoncé's new single, "Bow Down". Her camp has made it clear that they don't like the song, going so far as to say that it won't appear on her new album. We'll have to wait and see. Singer R. Kelly's home was sold at auction for $950,000 well below the asking price. The singer hadn't made payments in quite some  time. However, according to his spokesperson, he's no low on funds despite owing the government $5 million in taxes. Justin Timberlake fans will be happy to know that during a recent interview the singer revealed that a sequel to his new album "20/20 Experience". He broke the news at a listening party for the album. The rumor actually began circulating after Quest Love of the Roots posted an announcement on Oakplayer message board. Timberlake spent the week taking a nightly residency with Quest Love on  "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" and the two appeared on stage together during Timberlake's headlining "My Space Secret Show" SXSW performance. Although the singer didn't confirm when the sequel will be released, it's sure to be as successful as the first. A Sony representative did, however, clear up the rumor that Timberlake will star as Daddy Warbucks in the Jay Z/Will Smith produced remake of "Annie" by saying the rumor isn't true. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "Survivor: Caramoan: Fans Vs Favorites" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Whitney" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

As reported previously, rapper Lil Wayne is out of the hospital and doing well after suffering a seizure. Young Money representative Mack Mane stated the rapper was home laying low until he makes a full recover. Although many rumors have circulated about Wayne's seizures and the cause, let's wish him a speedy recovery. Old school rapper Tone Loc was rushed to the hospital after suffering a seizure. He's reportedly in stable condition, although there's no word on when he'll return home. "Real Housewives Of Atlanta" star Portia Stewart will reportedly not return to the show when it's new season begins because husband and former NFL star Cordell won't allow it. There's been no comment from the couple, or producers regarding the matter. Some may wonder what's really going on with singer Keyshia Cole. First, she attacked former Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams, now she's going after Beyoncé. She's attacked Beyoncé for her latest single "Bow Down", saying first she wants to empower women, then she's telling them to bow down. So far, no comment from Beyoncé. Cole, in the meantime, will be a guest on tonight's "Jimmy Kimmel Live", singing "Trust & Believe" and "I Choose You". Singer Rihanna has announced a release date for  her tour documentary, "Rihanna, 777" The film follows the star's tour as she covers seven shows, in seven cities, in seven days. The star invited 150 journalists and a handful of fans to join her on her voyage. The publicity stunt wasn't without controversy, however. Some complained about the conditions on the aircraft and lack of face-time with the singer. Despite the problems, they helped Rihanna earn a No. 1 for  her album. No word on when the film will be released. Fans have been praying for an Outkast reunion for some time, which seemingly doesn't seem to be happening anytime soon. Rapper Killer Mike, who made a guest appearance on "Snappin & Trappin" from the group's multi-platinum album "Stankonia", stating jokingly during a recent interview that he'd give fans Andre 3000 personal number so they can call him. He added that fans shouldn't sleep on the music Big Boi has been making of late. He added that it may inspiration that Andre needs to get back on the stage again. We'll have to wait and see. On DVD: "Zero Dark Thirty", "The Hobbit: An unexpected Journey", "Les Miserables" and "This Is 40". On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Splash" on ABC and "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "Oz: The Great And Powerful" topped the weekend box office, earning over $145 million. "The Call", "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone", "Jack The Giant Slayer" and "Identity Thief" round out the top five films of the week. Despite reports from celebrity website TMZ, rapper Lil Wayne is home resting comfortably after suffering a seizure during at a video shoot. TMZ has come under fire for reporting that the New Orleans native was in the hospital in a coma, on life support and that his mother had to be called to make life decisions. A publicist for Young Money Entertainment released  a statement saying the reports were untrue and that the rapper was on the mend. In the meantime, Bryan "Birdman" Williams tweeted that Wayne would be home soon. Hopefully, the worst is over now. The manager of rapper Waka Flocka Flame is suing rapper French Montana for unpaid management fees claiming he booked shows without her consent. There's been no comment from the rapper regarding the suit. Singer Beyoncé has released yet another female empowerment anthem titled "Bow Down". The singer released the single via her web site and it's sure to be as big a hit as her previous ones. Rapper Bow Wow has been accused of posting video of a porn star dancing without her consent. No comments regarding the matter have been made and it will be interesting to see what comes of it. Questlove of the Roots is busy working on his memoir "Mo Meta Blues: The World According To Questlove" and fans may be able to catch snipets of it on Twitter. He told Billboard that he's the kind of guy who is always writing, so he could post some items on his page. In addition to a storied career as a member of the Roots, who have a job as the house band for Jimmy Fallon, Questlove has also produced for such artists as D'Angelo, Erykah Badu and Amy Winehouse; designed Dunks for Nike, a New York-friendly drum kit for Ludwig and reruited rapper Jay Z as producer of the Broadway  hit "Fela!". "Mo Meta Blues" will hit stores on June 18. Rapper Jay Z put rumors that he's scoring the film "The Great Gatsby" by saying that he'll produce the film's soundtrack. Hova was introduced to the director by it's star Leonardo DiCaprio The film also stars Toby Mcquire. "The Great Gatsby" hits theaters in 2D and 3d on May 10. The soundtrack will be distributed by Interscope Records. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars Live" on ABC and "The Biggest Loser" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Rapper Chief Keef was released after serving 60 days in juvenile detention. His handlers released the video for his latest single shortly after. He took to twitter to thank fans for their support. Rapper Lil Wayne had another health scare. He suffered back to back seizures during a video shoot. He was rushed to a hospital, where he was treated and released. The New Orleans native is doing much better. Singer Chris Brown is in hot water after allegedly smoking marijuana during a concert in Ghana. The leaders say they won't invite Brown back because he doesn't have good morals. Rumors are swirling regarding what may be going on with singer Justin Bieber. Some say he's in rehab, although it's unclear for what reason. He and rapper Lil Twist are BFF's and some time back it was stated that Twist s a negative influence on Bieber. At any rate, here's hoping Bieber gets the help he needs to stay on track. Rumor has it that rapper T.I and his wife Tameka  "Tiny" Cottle are over. The two have reportedly been having problems since moving to Los Angeles. Wishing both the best. Rapper Snoop Dogg, aka, Snoop Lion recently unveiled a softer side during an interview at Hollywood's Westlake Studios. He told reporters that he wants to help curb the recent rash of gun violence by being a better person and  putting out music that reflects what people are going through as opposed to what they went through. He added that he thinks about what some may think when  he enters a room. He's faced some criticism from Rastafarians who think that his recent transformation is a publicity stunt. They can what the transformation process when his new documentary, "Reincarnated" hits theaters. His new album of the same name will be available for download and purchase on April 23. In theaters this weekend: "The Call" and "Burt Wonderstone". 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

Rapper Chief Keef has completed his sentence to juvenile detention after appearing in a video interview at a gun range. No word on when his album will be released. Rapper DJ Paul has been sentenced to 21 hours of community service after an arrest late last year. He was stopped after leaving a New York City restaurant with an open beer bottle in his hand. During the stop, he admitted that he also had a taser. Paul hasn't commented on the matter.  It looks like NBA star Kris Humphries could be in for a big pay day after his divorce from ex Kim Kardashian. According to testimony, the reality series "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" is a sham, the wedding, which appeared in the show was a sham as well. No word on how much Humphries could get in the settlement. "Real Housewives Of Atlanta" star Kandi Burrus is suing cast mate Kim Zolciak over the song "Tardy For The Party" claiming she illegally, licensed the song. While it remains to be seen what will come of the matter, it has caused some to ask why it took Kandi so long to sue. No comment from either party on the matter. Rapper Big Sean recently took time off his European tour to hold a private listening party for his new album "Hall Of Fame: Memoirs Of A Detroit Player". A partial track listing was released, to which Sean tweeted "that track list floating around is not the full track list, believe that. Close, but not all the way". The album includes guest appearances by Common, Lil Wayne, Juicy J., Nas, and, of course, Kanye West. While no release date has been announced, it should be one of the most highly anticipated albums of 2013. The top ten contestants take the stage and learn their fate on Fox's  "American Idol" tonight. It will be quite interesting to see who last another week and who goes home. 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

Live Nation got it wrong. Singer Rihanna will not take the stage in Baltimore tonight, as promised due to laryngitis. It's unclear whether the next show scheduled to take place in Philadelphia will go on. Fans looking who missed the first Jay Z/ Justin Timberlake show will be happy to know that the two have scheduled another date to take place at Yankee Stadium in June. Tickets go on sale on March 18. Rapper Wiz Khalifia announced that he's inked deal with Converses sneakers. The rapper can always be seen sporting the brand, so the pairing of he and the sneaker giant was inevitable. A lot of slapping occurred on the "Love & Hip Hop Reunion" show. Consequence reportedly slapped Joe Budden and the ruckus continued after that. Four years after singer Michael Jackson's death, the family is still settling the matter of how to care for his children. Nephew TJ Jackson will now receive a hefty $9,000 a month for the children. It looks like rapper Soulja Boy has signed with Young Money Entertainment. He Instagramed photos of Weezy skateboarding and of himself hanging out in Miami. No word on when an album will be released. The woman who claims R&B singer Ne-Yo fathered her child is now suing the star for defamation. She says he defamed her on VH1's "Behind The Music" by depicting her as a whore who's just after money. Ne-Yo hasn't commented on the matter. Rapper Lil Kim isn't done ranting about recent photos of herself. For those who don't know, the Brooklyn rapper went on the attack regarding recent photos of herself saying that the photos were photo shopped. Talk show host Wendy Williams went in on the star by showing old and recent photos of herself and saying that the photos were not photo shopped. Kim responded by posting an angry tweet "Stop hating on me just because you sucked B.I.G.'s d*** and he didn't want nothing to do with you after that". While there's been no word on whether she intends to sue and the photographers in question haven't commented, Kim has let it be known that she's had photos of herself photo shopped and she's not going to put up with it. Stay tuned. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "Survivor: Caramoan: Fans Vs Favorites" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Whitney" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Beyoncé, Jay Z and several other high-profile entertainers and political figures have reportedly become victims of a hacker. The social security numbers, addresses and credit card information of the victims have been  posted online. While no other information is available, the FBI is investigating the matter. Singer Chris Brown is going into damage control after some reportedly flattering comments he made about girlfriend Rihanna during a freestyle. Brown now says the comments were just a song and nothing more. No comment from Rihanna. The children of the late Notorious B.I.G. will reportedly star in an animated series which follows them as they run their fathers recording studio. Notorious B.I.G. will appear in series in spirit to guide them. No word on whether the series has been picked up by a network. Beyonce and Adele have been invited to perform at First Lady Michelle Obamas 50th birthday party. The first lady will be holding a celebrity-packed party for her birthday, and as she adores both stars, she's asked them to sing, an unnamed source told the UKs The Daily Mirror. Adele graciously accepted and will  perform a selection of her hits for the First Lady and her friends. She's just come off a lengthy hiatus after giving birth to a baby boy. She performed her hit "Skyfall" at the Oscars last month. Beyonce, of course, has been a staunch supporter of the First Family and performed at President Obamas inauguration. Mrs. Obama will turn 50 on January 17, 2014. Another week of competition on Fox's "American Idol" will get underway, and it's anyone's guest who will make it to the next round. There have been some standouts, along with a few misses here and there. Only time will tell. On DVD: "Life Of Pi", "Rise Of The Guardians", "Willow", "Hancock" and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit". On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Celebrity Wife Swap" on ABC and "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!