Tuesday Tales

A series of headlining concerts featuring singer Chris Brown  scheduled in Canada have been cancelled reportedly due to the singers' run ins with the law and recent health scare. He was slated to headline a series of shows in Toronto, Winnipeg, Saint John and Halifax, but the promoter scrapped each event. Brown's publicist expressed the singer's regret that he will be unable to perform. Brown hasn't commented on the matter. Fans let it be known how they felt when singer Beyonce was late for a recent concert. Once the star took the stage, they began to boo. The show went on without a hitch, however. Rapper Kanye West will make a guest appearance on Kris Jenner's daytime talk show. The episode is scheduled to air on Friday. West will discuss fatherhood and being "so in love" with Jenner's daughter Kim. Congratulations to "Real Housewives Of Atlanta" star Kim Zolac and her husband are in order. Zolac announced that she's pregnant with twins on her spin off show "Tardy For The Party". This will make the pair the parents of six. They currently have four. Singer Prince recently revealed the cover art for his new single, "Breakfast Can Wait". He pays homage to comedian Dave Chappelle by dropping an image of the funny man as Prince from his 2004 sketch "Prince: True Hollywood Story". "Breakfast Can Wait" is now available on Prince's eye Tunes. On DVD: "Mary Poppins". On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Extreme Weight Loss" on ABC and "Hollywood Game Night" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The Lee Daniels directed film "The Butler" topped the weekend box office earning over $25 million. "We're the Millers", "Elysium", "Kick-Ass 2", and "Planes" round out the top five films of the week. Singer Chris Brown has been given an additional 1,000 hours of community service. The terms of his probation was reinstated by a Los Angeles judge in response to allegations that his paperwork was falsified. This just one day after his hit and run case was dropped. He was ordered to complete 125 more days of community labor in a deal agreed upon in Judge James Brandlin's chambers. Brown hasn't commented on the matter. It looks like friendship can be fleeting in Hollywood. After reportedly sending friend and reality television star Kim Kardashian a gift, singer Katy Perry asked why the Kardashians are famous. Kim fired back by posting a picture to Instagram with a caption that ready "I strongly suggest that you not talk s*** after sending a gift". In other Kardashian news, rumors have been swirling about problems in the marriage of Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom. The latest is that Kardashian was visiting her husband only to throw him out after an argument. No comment from the couple. Singer Toni Braxton had an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during a concert over the weekend. During her performance, her skirt came down leaving fans a view of her underwear. Braxton continued the show. A fan in the audience offered a blazer for the singer to cover herself with. After much speculation, singer/actress Jennifer Lopez will be back in the judge's chair for the next season of "American  Idol". She'll join country singer Keith Urban. It's still unclear who will fill the third judges chair, although there have been many rumors. We'll have to wait and see. On the tube: "Raising Hope" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "American Ninja Warrior" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe stated that daughter Paris is still devastated four years after the singer's death. A video of the teen in which she seemed to be not in the best of spirits surfaced some time ago. Mother and daughter have reportedly gotten closer recently, so lets hope that provides some healing. It looks like singer Chris Brown is off the hook for a hit and run his was involved in back in May. The alleged victim wanted to settle the matter due to the minor damage to her car. Prosecutors stilled argued that the singer should be punished for violating his five year probation, however. Brown tweeted "Thank God!!!" in response. Singer Miguel was pulled over for tints, then later arrested for DUI. He was given several field sobriety tests, all of which he failed. The Adorn" singer was booked and later released on $5,000 bail. He's due in court next month. Rapper Kanye West was recently spotted at a Los Angeles Dodgers game with Robert Kardashian. When he was shown on the video screen, the crowd booed. West later reportedly moved to another area. Still no word on wedding bells for he and Kardashian's sister Kim. Actor Terrence Howard has been evicted from his New York City apartment. The landlord claims that star failed to pay rent. His lease expired in November, but Howard continued to live in the apartment until May. The landlord is suing for back rent and legal fees. Music mogul Russell Simmons is now apologizing after posting a sex tape of abolitionist Harriet Tubman on his website. The tape reportedly shows Tubman outsmarting the slave master. Simmons says he only posted the video because he thought it was funny. It appears he may be in the minority as he has received some backlash over the posting. In theaters this weekend: "Jobs", "Kick-Ass 2", "Lee Daniels' The Butler" and "Paranoia". On the tube: "NFL Preseason Football Live" on Fox, "Undercover Boss" on CBS, "Last Man Standing" on ABC and "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Singer Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe testified that doctors competed with one another to see who could give Jackson the strongest drug. There were drugs for Lupus, ache and pain as Jackson suffered burns while filming a Pepsi commercial in 1983. Rowe added that she tried to wean Jackson off drugs before the start of the Dangerous Tour and that Dr. Conrad Murray got in there and killed him. R&B star Usher's ex-wife Tameka told ABC's "Good Morning America" that she was angry not about Usher not being present during the accident that sent their son to the hospital, but that it occurred under his aunts watch. She added that none of her children have ever had an accident while under her watch. She added that she intends to seek to have the children sent to her when Usher is out of town. Rapper Kanye West's latest album has gone gold selling over 500,000 copies after eight weeks on the charts. It's West's lowest selling album, with no radio single or pre-sales. In the meantime, West and Kim Kardashian were seen leaving a doctors office after an appointment for baby North West. Kardashian is keeping her post baby body under wraps until the right opportunity comes along. Baby North West was covered as well. After admitting that she is indeed gay, former "Cosby Show" co-star Raven Simone was seen out and about with her new flame. No word on wedding bells just yet. Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs recently Instagrammed a photo of himself and Jay Z laughing in response to rapper Kendrick Lamar claims that  he's the king of New York. Meanwhile, rapper Wale says he's happy that he was featured on a track with Lamar and would have been offended if he hadn't. No further response from all parties involved. On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is now backtracking on a statement she made regarding a recent incident in Switzerland where a store clerk refused to let her see a $38,000 handbag. Winfrey did mention the store name and now says that she's sorry that she did and that she's sorry that the whole thing has been blown out of proportion. It appears that Winfrey doesn't want anyone to think that she's seeking publicity for her new film "The Butler". It's looks like the Frank Ocean/Chris Brown feud isn't quite over. As some fans may know, a fight occurred between the entourages of both singers in the parking lot of a recording studio. Now, a young man is suing claiming that he suffered physical and emotional injuries during the brawl. He's seeking unspecified damages. The Waka Flocka Flame/Gucci Mane feud isn't over yet either. Gucci Mane tweeted that he'll offer not only Waka's contract, but his publishing to anyone who offers. No word on any offers as yet. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have recently purchased a kidnap and car jacking proof vehicle worth several thousand dollars. They apparently bought the item to avoid attention, but it appears that it will just the opposite. At any rate, here's wishing the couple the best. A new hip hop beef that seems to be brewing is one between Lupe Fiasco and Kendrick Lamar. It all began with Lamar's verse  attacking Lupe on the track "Control", which hit the internet and had Twitter reactions flooding social media. Lupe has released what appears to be a response, "SLR2", although he doesn't mention Lamar by name. The track wasn't enough to garner a response from Lamar. He has yet to comment. On the tube: "MasterChef" on Fox, "Big Brother" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Rapper Soulja Boy got into hot water during a recent flight. He was asked to be seated as the plane readied for take off. When he refused, he was escorted off. He has since apologized for the incident. R&B star Usher's son has been released from the hospital after getting his hand caught in a pool drain. The 5-year-old has been seen wearing a bandage and is doing well otherwise. Rapper Juicy J tweeted that he'll produce a new album by rapper Pimp C. The album will contain previously unreleased material. Three Six Mafia's ties to UGK predate his untimely death. The two rap crews collaborated on more than one occasion. Once Three Six Mafia's 2000 single "Sippin On Some Syrup" and on UGK's single "Int'l Players Anthem". Pimp C died in 2007 of respiratory failure thought to be brought on by codeine addiction. The tragic incident brought to light the rap world's addiction to cough syrup, commonly called "sizzurp". In the years since, three Pimp C albums have been released, including 2010's "The Naked Soul Of Sweet Jones". Meanwhile, Juicy J is set to release his debut album "Stay Trippy" on August 27. G.O.O.D. Music rapper Big Sean has set the internet ablaze with a new single called "Control". He collaborated on the track with Kendrick Lamar and Jay Electronica. The track is seven minutes long, and Sean tweeted that the song isn't radio friendly, just straight rap. His album "Hall Of Fame" is set to hit stores on August 27. Singer Tiara Thomas is headlining cable network BET's Music Matters at SOB's tonight, when some of the biggest up-and-coming names in music will hit the stage and show the crowd why they are some of the year's most buzzed about artist. The singer/songwriter/guitarist, who captured everyone's attention with her sultry singing voice on Wale's hit single "Bad" will perform songs from her upcoming debut album "Sallie Mae". Thomas is an Indiana native who recently signed with Rico Love, who produced songs for Beyoncé, Usher and Chris Brown. The free event will also include performances by Raphael Saadiq protégé Adrian Marcel, who delivered an electrifying performance during the BET Experience, as well as crooner Eric Bellinger and singer Felicia Temple. DJ Lyve and host Buttaman kick things off at 8 p.m. On DVD: "Olympus Has Fallen". On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Extreme Weight Loss" on ABC and "Hollywood Game Night" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "Elysium" topped the weekend box office, earning over $30 million. "We're the Millers", "Planes", "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters" and "2 Guns" round out the top five films of the week. Singer Chris Brown is reportedly doing well after suffering a seizure in a recording studio. Brown refused treatment. A representative for the singer blamed exhaustion for the health scare. At any rate, it's comforting to know he's doing better. A potential scuffle between rappers 50 Cent and Trav was avoided thanks to the intervention of rapper Meek Mill. 50 was on hand for the MixShow Live event in Atlanta to promote his new artist Kid, Kid when Trav tried to make his way on stage. Once 50 noticed, he shoved Trav. The incident was caught on tape and shows Meek whispering words to calm 50 down. and the would be scuffle simmers. Meek was quick to take to Twitter to let it be known that he isn't taking sides. He refused to take sides saying that 50 and Trav have their own relationship. Trav, meanwhile, retweeted messages about the incident bringing him publicity and post about his mixtape. 50  has yet to comment. On the tube: "Raising Hope" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night To Rock" on ABC, and "American Ninja Warrior" on NBC. Happy Monday!