Friday Facts

Rapper Sean Kingston will have to face a judge for an alleged sexual assault, according to celebrity web  site TMZ. The plaintiff, Carissa Capeloto, filed a multi-million dollar civil suit against the singer claiming she was gang raped in his hotel room by him, his bodyguard and a member of his band. According to Capeloto, she was invited to a meet-and-greet with the pop star following a Justin Bieber concert in 2010. Kingston had also performed that night. When she arrived at his hotel room, he was naked and in bed. His bodyguard then forced her on to Kingston, and then he, Kingston and a band member had sex with her while she was "obviously intoxicated and incapable of consent". She consumed 7-10 shots of vodka and smoked marijuana. Capeloto says a friend came to the room to help and police were called. The police interrogated Kingston. Capeloto was taken to a hospital where she was treated for her injuries. Criminal charges were dropped after authorities concluded that Capeloto's story wasn't credible. Capeloto now says she's been having trouble sleeping and also suffers from moods swings and panic attacks since the incident and is seeking $5 million. Kingston, meanwhile, has filed a counter claim insisting that the sex was consensual. The two will go to trial in November. Rapper Jay Z continues to waves in the music industry. He inked a deal with social networking site Facebook to premiere his "Holy Grail" CD on his Facebook page. The premiere was another successful venture for the Brooklyn native, and there's surely more to come. Rapper Waka Flocka Flame and his current lady love will reportedly be added to the cast of "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta". No word on when episodes featuring the two will air. The Brooklyn street where the late Notorious B.I.G. grew up could soon be named in his honor. A petition drive has been started to change the intersection of St. James Place and Fulton Way to Christopher Wallace Way, according to Complex.com. The rapper was gunned down in Los Angeles in 1997. In theaters this weekend: "Closed Circuit", "Getaway" and "One Direction: This Is Us". On the tube: "Bones" 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

Rapper Lil Scrappy was arrested for his involvement in a recent scuffle inside a convenience store. The "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" star says the other gentleman involved made disparaging remarks about his current flame so he had to "put the paws on him". No word on whether any charges will be filed. Rapper Kanye West and Miley Cyrus will be collaborating on a remix for West's single "Black Skinhead". While no other details are available, the two reportedly skipped out on any and all VMA after parties to meet in the studio. No word on when the single will be released. Today is what would have been singer Michael Jackson's 55th birthday. Social networking site Instagram is having a world wide birthday celebration by asking fans to Instagram videos wishing the King of Pop a happy birthday. Rapper Kendrick Lamar's verse on Big Sean's "Control" had rappers stumbling backward from his words. During an interview with radio station Power 106, he opened up about the explosive lyrics, which called out everyone from Drake to J. Cole. He said he didn't know that there would be so much speculation behind it. He added that he just wanted to rap. Kendrick also rubbed some the wrong way when he dubbed himself the "king of New York" on the track. Lamar, who was a guest of Jay Z's and Diddy's at a VMA after party in NYC  added that the irony of the line was that some people got it and understood it. To be able to sit down with them isn't about Lamar being the king of either cost, but about him leaving a mark as great as Biggie or 2Pac. On the tube: "Glee" on Fox, "Two And A Half Men" on CBS, "Motive" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Rapper Too Short has taken a plea deal in connection with a DUI charge last month. The legendary West Coast artist was hit with seven charges, including possession of MDMA, but according to celebrity web site TMZ, the judge agreed to drop six of them if he agreed to plea no contest. He faces three years probation and mandatory alcohol education counseling. Singer Johnny Gill is suing the Four Seasons Hotel for neglecting to prevent or help him after a white man allegedly hurled racial slurs at him and pushed him to the ground so hard that it caused him injury, according to YBF. According to the suit, Gill was seated on the patio of the Four Seasons with friends last Friday when, at approximately 11 p.m. an inebriated patron came up to him, unprovoked, and called him out of his name "with racially charged negative remarks". The Grammy-nominated New Edition member "objected" and the drunken mans response was to push him so hard that Gill fell against a heating lamp and suffered injuries that resulted in major medical expenses and loss of income. The complaint states that the Four Seasons is to blame because "at no time did the defendant's security employees, staff or representative offer any assistance". Gill sued for $1 million in damages for negligence, failure to exercise reasonable care, pain and suffering and medical expenses, in Los Angeles Superior Court. Jay Z and Justin Timberlake made magic on "Suit & Tie", so it's only fitting that they keep the momentum going. Hova will appear on "Murder" a track from Timberlake's upcoming album, "20/20 Experience -2 of 2", according to the updated track list posted on Amazon UK. Rapper Drake will join Timberlake on "Cabaret". The Tennessee native confirmed the release in March, but not much else, taking fans on a treasure hunt of sorts to reveal information, singles and tracklist. The singer reteamed with some of "The 20/20 Experience" producers, including Timbaland and Jerome "J Rock" Harmon for the sequel. Their first effort, released in March, was the star's most successful album since 2006. It went nearly platinum in a week, and stands as the year's most successful album to date. 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

More MTV Video Music Awards news. Singer/actress Mylie Cyrus caused quite a stir by twerking during her performance and it still has the internet buzzing. Rapper Juicy J. offered his opinion by saying Cyrus is the best twerker. Don't know if that compliment is going to lead to a collaboration between the two. Interesting thought nevertheless. Rumor has that mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and rapper J. Cole got into a scuffle during a MTV Video Music Awards after party. Ever the gentleman, Diddy took to Twitter to say that Cole is his brother and offer a somewhat vague explanation of what happened. According to HipHopWired.com, the two were at the Dream Hotel in NYC following the MTV VMAs for an event sponsored by Diddy's Ciroc and Jay Z's D'usse, when an exchange of words between them  turned into a scuffle and ended only when security escorted Cole from the building. Diddy, however, maintains that the fight wasn't physical, it was just loud talking. He added that he usually doesn't respond to rumors, but he has too much respect for Cole and the two are friends. Rapper Drake if facing some legal trouble. A stylist has sued the Canadian for $76,000 claiming unpaid consulting fees, hotel bills, plane tickets and shopping expenses, according to TMZ. The OVO honcho hired Michael Raphael last August for a $39,583 monthly fee, but stopped paying in December, the same month the stylist racked up $40,000 in expenses. Raphael wants $76,490 to cover one month salary and reimbursement for out-of-pocket fees. Representatives for the rapper haven't commented on the matter. Singer Chris Brown won't be charged for an alleged nightclub assault two months ago. According to TMZ, Anaheim City Attorney reviewed and subsequently rejected Deanna Gines' case citing insufficient evidence. Gines claims Brown pushed her to the grown inside Heat Ultra Lounge. Surveillance footage shows Gines walking without injury and a statement from the club owner disproved the allegations. Brown has not commented on the matter. 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 "Lee Daniels' "The Butler" topped the weekend box office once again, earning over $17 million. "We're the Millers", "Mortal Instruments: City of Bones", "The World's End" and "Planes" round out the top five films of the week. Mackelmore and Ryan Lewis were among the winners in the hip hop category at last night's MTV Video Music Awards. Other winners include Kanye West. 2 Chainz, Drake, Justin Timberlake and Miley Cyrus.  All in all, it was another exciting ceremony fans won't soon forget. Actor/singer Tyrese is doing well after fainting inside a Washington D.C. nightclub while performing with the group TGT injuring his wrist in the process. A rep for the singer said in a statement that the reason for the fainting spell is exhaustion. The singer took to Twitter to thank fans for their support and concern. He and his group mates can look forward to another exciting night. Their collaboration album, "3 Kings", is slated to sell 65,000-70,000 copies in its first week and debut at No. 5 on the Billboard Top 200. Rapper Fat Joe is scheduled to begin a four month prison sentence for tax evasion today. He plead guilty to the charges last  December and was sentenced earlier this month. He tweeted a farewell message to fans promising to return by New Year's Eve. Before checking into prison he released "The Darkside 3 ", a 10-track album featuring production from DJ Premier, 9th Wonder, Cool & Dre and more. Singer and reality star K Michelle graces the cover of the latest issue of Sister 2 Sister magazine. She discusses her new album, her career, the music industry and what's next for her. Sister 2 Sister magazine is on newsstands now. More Kanye West news. West is known for extravagant performances on the MTV Video Music Awards, and he didn't squander an opportunity to make a statement last night. What appeared to be West's silhouette  rapping in front of a random tree, was actually him rapping in front of an image of an actual relic from a dark era in American history. At the last minute during his performance the G.O.O.D. Music rapper swapped out "Black Skinhead" for "Blood On The Leaves", which samples Nina Simone's cover of Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit" and added a lynching tree as a visual interpretation of Holiday's 1939 recording, lyrics of which are inspired by the post-slavery treatment of African-Americans in the South. Interesting indeed. 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!

Thursday Dish

Rapper Kanye West is in legal trouble. Last month the Chicago native reportedly got into a physical confrontation with a camera man. The man has now lawyered up and says he suffered an injured hip and was on crutches as a result of the incident. The gentleman has hired civil rights attorney Gloria Alred to represent him in the case. No word on a court date. In other Kanye West news, he says he turned down an offer to become a judge on "American Idol". Mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs reportedly turned down an offer to judge on the hit Fox show as well siting not wanting to work with ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez as the reason.  Actor/comedian Katt Williams did a good dead recently. While out and about, he stumbled upon a woman in a wheel chair. He gave her cash wrapped in a  piece of paper. The woman assumed that the paper contained marijuana, until she looked inside. That was a very noble gesture. Rapper Drake recently unveiled the art work for both the original and deluxe edition of his new album, "Nothing Was The Same" via Instagram. The art work features him in the present day and him as an afro-wearing baby reminiscent of the Notorious B.I.G.'s "Ready To Die". The art was courtesy of San Diego-based artist Kadir Nelson. The album was pushed back a week from September 17 to September 24 and may be just what fans need to tide them over until it hits stores. In addition, Drake will be among the performers on Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards. He's also set to tour with Miguel and Future starting in September. Fans who want more of Drizzy can pick up a copy of the latest issue of XXL magazine on newsstands now. Marvin Gaye ///, son of late R&B singer Marvin Gaye, recently spoke out about the possibility of the Gaye estate suing singer Robin Thicke over the single "Blurred Lines". Thicke, along with T.I and Pharrell Williams recently asked a judge to declare that the song doesn't violate Gaye's copyrights. Gaye /// stated that the move was ill-timed as the estate hasn't yet decided to sue. However, they do see similarities between "Blurred Lines" and Gaye's 1976 hit "Got To Give It Up". Gaye's son says his council is taking care of business. 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

A former intern is suing Bad Boy Entertainment for violating minimum wage laws by not paying her for performing such duties as answering phones, filing documents and getting coffee. It's unclear how much the company is being sued for. No announcement on a court date has been made. CEO Sean "Diddy" Combs hasn't commented on the matter. Rapper Flo Rida has dodged a bullet in the form of  a lawsuit. A concert promoter sued the star for $400,000 claiming he was a no show at a recent concert. The problem is that the suit was filed via the social networking site Facebook. No comment from the rapper.  Producer Scott Storch was robbed at gun point while leaving a New York City hotel. Thieves escaped with $5,000 in cash and $1,000 in jewelry. Storch, who is visiting the city for the MTV Video Music Awards, filed a police report. No one was injured during the incident. Rapper Gucci Mane won't be able to avoid a court date in connection with attacking a fan with a bottle some time back. He reportedly offered to perform a concert, but the judge insisted on scheduling a court date. That date hasn't been announced as yet. As mentioned previously, rapper Kanye West is slated to appear on Kardashian family matriarch Kris Jenner's talk show on Friday. Now comes the news that pictures of baby North West will appear during the interview. This will be the first opportunity fans will get to see the infant since her birth. In other Kanye West news, to the surprise of perhaps many, when approached by a photographer recently, he smiled instead of flying off the handle. Legendary R&B singer Aretha Franklin has pulled out of the MLB Beacon Awards this Saturday due to health issues. The Queen of Soul was slated to receive the Beacon of Change Award spotlighting her embodiment of the Civil Rights Movement. While the singer mentioned treatment, she gave no further details regarding the absence. Franklin, 71, recently nixed a few scheduled concert dates, and has been hospitalized in the past. The Beacon luncheon is among many events for MLB's annual Civil Rights Game weekend. Franklin and past retired baseball star Bo Jackson were named the 2013 "Beacon of Change" honorees. Past honorees include Harry Belafonte and Willie Mays. On the tube: "MasterChef" on Fox, "Big Brother" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy hump day!