Wednesday Roundup

After lambasting late night host Jimmy Kimmel for a skit of a recent interview, rapper Kanye West will make a guest appearance on the show. In September Kimmel aired a skit in which children were used to play West and a reporter, sparking one of West's Twitter rants. Although it remains to be seen whether of not the whole thing was a set up, the two will sit down for an interview which will air tonight. Singer Rihanna is reportedly planning to sell her Los Angeles home. The fact that the singer has had several trespassers on the property may be the reason for selling the home. She may purchase a new home in New York, although that hasn't been confirmed. Beyoncé and Jay Z have topped Vanity Fair magazine's list of power elite. The couple was placed ahead of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Walt Disney head Bob Iger and Rupert Murdock. J.J. Abrams, Steven Colbert and Jon Stewart also made the list. Talk show host Wendy Williams and blogger Perez Hilton are the latest to feel the wrath of singer Chris Brown. Hilton tweeted that he hoped Brown wouldn't be watching because he'd be talking about him during his appearance on Williams' show, sending Brown into a tailspin. Brown wrote, "Thanks for the publicity. Your insecurities are manifested by your hatred. Princess Perez and wicked witch Wendy." Brown was referring to the two discussing everything but his music. He warned the two to let it go. He wrote, "Flunkies! Who cares. It's old. Your old. I'm not going anywhere. Face it and live with yourself". "Can't take advice from 2 buff chicks when one can't stand to look at herself without plastic surgery and the other is forever on  his period". He gave up a minute later adding, "I'm going back to sleep". Lol". Neither Williams nor Hilton have commented. On the tube: "The X Factor" on Fox, "Survivor" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Revolution" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Rapper Kanye West has been ordered to stay at least ten yards away from the photographer he's accused of attacking after an altercation at LAX airport in Los Angeles. The photographer was also ordered to stay ten yards away from West as well. The judge in the case refused a request that the rap star take anger management classes, however. It's doubtful West will have any trouble staying away from photos. Rapper/singer Lauryn Hill, who was just released from prison, will be allowed to tour. She will begin a series of dates beginning in November until the end of the year. She will, however, serve three months of house arrest starting New Years Day. Hill completed a three month sentence for tax evasion and is reportedly working on  a new album, "Letters From Exile". Congratulations to Halle Berry and husband Oliver Martinez are in order. The two welcomed a baby boy into their family. This is the second child for Berry who has a daughter from a previous relationship. Singer Mariah Carey has fired former "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson as her manager and hired music mogul Jermaine Dupri. Dupri made the announcement at the A3C Hip  Hop Festival in Atlanta. "A multi-talented artist of Mariah's caliber should be doing everything imaginable", the So So Def chief said in a statement. The two have cranked out several hits together, including "Shake It Off" and the heartbreak ballad "We Belong Together". Carey is working on her next studio album, "The Art Of Letting Go", but  hasn't announced a release date. On the tube: "Dads" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Marvel's Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D." on ABC and "The Voice" on NBC. Happy Tuesday !

Monday Memo

The film "Gravity" topped the weekend box office, earning over $55 million. "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2", "Runner, Runner", "Prisoners" and "Rush" round out the top five films of the week. During a recent interview with British newspaper The Guardian, singer Chris Brown revealed that he lost his virginity at the tender age of eight to a 14-year-old girl. He added that he was also exposed to porn around the same time. He opened up about the incident with ex-girlfriend Rihanna, calling it a "probably the biggest wake up call  for me". Brown said the incident taught him to handle himself in a mature manner. Brown's next album, "X" is set for release on Nov. 19. Rapper/singer Lauryn Hill is officially a free woman. Hill was released from Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Conn. on Friday. Hill plead guilty to tax evasion earlier this year and was sentenced to three months in July. Before she began her sentence, the  ex-Fugee member paid over $900,000 of  the debt stemming from $1.8 million in income she earned between 2005-2007. Prior to her release, the mother of six released "Consumerism" and is working on a new album titled "Letters From Exile".  Outkast member Big Boi and his wife have split. Sherlita Patton filed for divorce in Fulton County Court citing that the marriage is "irretrievably broken", according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. The couple has two children, ages 18 and 12. Mrs. Patton is seeking sole physical custody of the minor, spousal and child support, as well as an equitable division of material assets  and lawyers fees. Court documents show she hired attorney John Mayoue, the divorce attorney instrumental in helping singer Usher when custody of his two sons. Speaking with Hip Hop DX last December, Big Boi denied having any martial problems. He has yet to comment on the split. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars Live" on ABC and "The Voice" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

The beef between singer Chris Brown and rapper Drake may be over, but the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar is just heating up. During the cypher portion of the BET Hip Hop Awards, Kendrick mentioned that nothing's been the same since the release of "Control". "Nothing Was The Same" is the title of Drake's latest album. Although it hasn't been confirmed, a verse on the song does seem to take jabs at the Toronto MC. Only time will tell where things will go from here. Stay tuned. Rapper Game is keeping his options to sign with Cash Money Records open. His contract with Interscope Records has expired and it remains to be seen what direction his career will take from here. Bad news for actor Blair Underwood. His new series "Ironside" reportedly earned the lowest ratings for an NBC drama in the network's history. No word on whether the network intends to cancel the show. The Rihanna/Teyanna Taylor feud doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon. After Rihanna's long delayed "Pour It Up" video, which features twerking and pole acrobats premiered, Taylor posted her own gyrating dance session with a caption that read "#RepresentForThe LittleButts". Some of her followers noted the timing with one person asking why she posted the clip. Some attacked Rihanna fans as well. The two have traded shots on social media after Rihanna male hair stylist posted a video suspiciously close to Taylor's singing Anita Baker's "Caught Up In The Rapture". During the height of their Twitter tiff, Rihanna never mentioned Taylor specifically. Meanwhile, Taylor did everything from warn the pop star to calling her "industry p***y and later a bully. During an interview Taylor stated she didn't understand Rihanna's motivation. Rihanna hasn't responded to Taylor's recent video. In theaters this weekend: "Gravity" and "Runner, Runner". On the tube: "MasterChef" on Fox, "Undercover Boss" on CBS, "Last Man Standing" on ABC and "The Michael J. Fox Show" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

A jury has found concert promoter AEG Live not liable in the 2009 death of singer Michael Jackson, bringing the five month trial to a close. The company's defense focused on the notion that it was Jackson and not AEG who hired Dr. Conrad Murray. Jackson died on June 25, 2009 of a lethal dose of propofol, which Murray had been using to treat Jackson's insomnia. Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2011 and will be released later this month after serving two years. Business ventures continue for rapper Jay Z. He's signed a deal with watch giant Hublot for a line of watches. No word on when the new line will hit the market. In the meantime, he's set to begin his "Magna Carta Holy Grail Tour" next month.  Rapper Snoop Dog has signed an endorsement deal with malt liquor giant Colt 45. He will be the face of its new ad campaign. The ads will begin airing later this month. According to celebrity web site, TMZ, rapper Jim Jones was pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence. Authorities suspected the rapper was under the influence when they approached  his Chevy Impala and saw that his eyes were bloodshot. Although it hasn't been confirmed what the substance was, sources believe it was marijuana. Jones is in the mist of promoting his new mixtape, "Vampire Life 3". No word on whether charges will be filed or if bail needs to be posted. Singer Tamar Braxton graces the cover of the latest issue of Ebony magazine. She discusses the joy of motherhood after struggling with infertility, her career and what's next for her. The latest issue of Ebony magazine is on newsstands now. The new television season has begun and only time will tell which shows will make the grade and which ones won't. Returning favorites like 'Criminal Minds" have already gotten off to a running start. We'll have to wait and see what happens. On the tube: "The X Factor" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Scandal" on ABC and "Parks and Recreation" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

A friend of rapper Gucci Mane's now says he's be aware of the Atlanta rapper's troubles for some time and even confronted him about them. The rapper has been sentenced to six months in jail for probation violation and has admitted an addiction to lean. Hopefully, he'll get his life back on track soon. Yet another burglary occurred at singer Rihanna's Los Angeles home. A gentleman trespassed onto the singer's property, then later threw a chair through a glass door in an attempt to gain entry. He fled when the break-in sounded an alarm. The singer is still in the mist of her Diamonds World Tour, which will stop in Sidney Australia tomorrow. Closing arguments in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial  have been heard and the jury will deliberate. No word on when a verdict is due. Rapper Young Buck is now a free man. The Tennessee native was released after serving a sentence for weapons possession. He tweeted about the experience adding that he's available for work. Rapper Drake's latest album has, as expected, gone to number one on the charts, selling over 6,000 copies in one week. Congratulations. Former "Basketball Wives" star Tami Roman announced that she'll have a spin-off series. No word on when the series will air.  Legendary rock n roll pioneer Little Richard is on the mend after suffering a heart attack last week. He revealed the news to singer Cee Lo Green during a Recording Academy fundraiser in Atlanta. The singer revealed that he began coughing and his right arm began to ache. He took an aspirin. His doctor informed him that that action saved his life. Richard added that Jesus brought him through. He traveled to the event on a bus equipped with a hospital bed. On the tube: "The X Factor" on Fox, "Survivor" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Revolution" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Fans better get their Free Gucci Mane t-shirts ready. The Atlanta rapper has been sentenced to six months in jail for probation violation stemming from an arrest for marijuana and gun possession. In addition, he was hit with a disorderly conduct charge as well. He has waged war against former associate Waka Flocka Flame and took to Twitter where he posted several rants denouncing all of  his industry associates. He later took to the social networking site where he pinned his various outburst on a decade-long addiction to codeine. He has yet to comment on this latest development. What's really going on between rapper Drake and singer Rihanna? The singer recently posted a picture of Drake's album cover then later posted lyrics to a track on the album. Drake reportedly told Ellen DeGeneres that Rihanna's a good girl and the two are friends. Rihanna hasn't commented on the matter. Celebrity web site mediatakeout.com is reporting that the reason for singer Beyoncé's bulge is that she's expecting her second child. Neither the singer nor her representatives have commented. Singer Miley Cyrus says when she heard the rumor that she's expecting a child with rapper Juicy J she laughed. She added that if she and the rap star did have a child together she'd name the child Juicy J. Jr. Singer Mary J. Blige has responded to a lawsuit by a concert promoter by saying not only will she not return the advance she was paid for her appearance; she will not return her performance fee because accommodations were not provided for her and her people. The concert promoter hasn't commented on the matter. More Drake news. The Young Money MC has been named national ambassador to the Toronto Raptors, a source told the Toronto Sun ahead of an official-made announcement. Similar to what rapper Jay Z did with the Brooklyn Nets, Drizzy will aid in the teams marketing and rebranding efforts. He'll also design a clothing line in conjunction with the team's 20th anniversary and the 2014-2015 season. Drake will get an office next to CEO Tim Leiweke. An executive position has given Drake more to be proud of in addition to the release of the album "Nothing Was The Same". The album is paced to become the second biggest of the year with 675,000-725,000 copies sold in one week, trampling debut totals of his last two projects, "Thank Me Later" and "Take Care". On the tube: "Dads" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Marvel's Agents Of S.H.E.I.L.D.S." on ABC and "The Voice" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!