Firday Facts

Singer Rihanna will be called to testify in ex-boyfriend Chris Brown's domestic violence trial. The judge in the case also wants to find out who leaked the picture of Rihanna's brused and batterd face to the media. In case you're an NBA fan, be on the lookout for rapper Trina in the crowd at the Denver/Los Angeles playoff matchup. She has reportedly been seeing Denver Nugget, Kenyon Martin. And the rappers reps have alos defused rumors about her having an affair with Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant. In theaters: "Drag Me To Hell". On the tube: "Don't Forget The Lyrics" on Fox, "Ghost Whisper" on CBS and "20/20" on ABC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Rumors persists that rapper T.I. and his long time girlfriend, Tamika "Tiny" Cottle are now married. Some say the two married in last weekend. Actor/writer/producer Tyler Perry is preparing to bring a televison version of "Meet The Browns" to televison. The show will appear on TBS, which inked a deal with Perry for the show, "Tyler Perry's House Of Payne". Check out the latest issue of XXL Magazine, featuring rappers, Shawty Lo, Solija Boy, Gucci Mane and OJ Da Juice Man. The group discusses each artist's career and the state of hip hop today. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "20/20" on ABC and "Without A Trace" on CBS. Make it a good one!

Wednesday Roundup

Rapper T.I., as I mentioned, has begun serving his 366 day jail sentence on weapons charges. It's also been confirmed that the rapper and his long time girlfriend, Tamika Cottle tied the knot in Miami last Friday. Tamika won't be too bored with the rapper away. She's slated to star in a reality series soon. Check it out. Rumors are running rampid that rapper Kanye West and singer Rihanna are now an item. The two worked on music together and have been keeping the relationship, if there truly is one, under wraps. Condolences to heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson. His four year old daughter died from injuries from a tread mill accident. On the tube tonight: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "Criminal Minds" on CBS. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Rapper T.I. is set to begin serving his one year sentence for felon wepons posession. "American Idol" runner up Adam Lambert has reportedly been asked to become the front man for iconic rock band Queen. Guitarist Brian May was quoted by "Rolling Ston" magazine as saying the band would consider the move. They would like to work with him in some capacity. Eminem and Gucci Mane have new releases in stores this week. On the tube: : "NCIS on CBS. Happy Tuesday

Ladies First?

As someone who grew up on the music of female artists like Queen Latifah, Mc Lyte and Yo Yo, I must admit Iam a bit perturbed by the absence of female artists in the hip hip game today. For a period, Lil Kim and Foxy Brown were the it girls of the genre, until they both became entangled in legal trouble and all but disappeared. So So Def artist Da Brat got tangled in legal trouble as well. Murder Inc signee, Charli Baltimore never released an album. I believe one way to improve the fortunes of female artist in the male dominated field is to take a page or two out of the Salt-N-Pepa, Oaktown's 357 and Concious Daughters book of hip hip. Team up. The voices and opinions of women are relevant and must be heard. It's time for a She Movement.

Friday Facts

As the televison season comes to a close, quite a few shows have been given the ax by networks. Amont them are, "Samantha Who", "My Name Is Earl", "King Of The Hill", "ER", "Boston Legal", "Prison Break" and "Without A Trace". This all comes as a shock, because these shows all seemed to be doing so well. Its my understanding that the CW show "The Game" has been cancelled as well. Rumors as swirling regarding singer Rhiannah and whom she's been dating recently. We'll see what comes of it. Another rumor running rampid is that rapper T.I. and his long time girlfriend Tameka "Tiny" Cottle will tie the knot soon. In theaters this holiday weekend: "Terminator Salvation", "Dance Flick" and "Night At The Museum: Battle Of The Smithsonian". On the tube: "Terminator", of Fox, "Ghost Whisper" on CBS and "20/20" on ABC. Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!

Thrusday Dish

Kris Allen is the new "American Idol". The Arkansas native beat out Adam Lambert in the seventh installment of the talent show. Over 5 million viewers voted after last night's show, setting a new record. Last night's show was full of suprises, including the two contenders singing with 70's rock icons Queen. The winner will receive a recording contract. A series of live shows to take place in London and featuring singer Michael Jackson have been cancelled. The shows were to take place on July 10, 12 and 14, but have been cancelled until March, 2010. No reason was given for the cancellation. Rumors are swirling regarding actress Gabrielle Union. An NBA wife has stated the actress has set her sights on several players, including her husband. Shawn Johnson is the new "Dancing With The Stars" champion. She is the youngest champion in the show's history. On the tube: "Without A Trace" on CBS, "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, and "20/20" on ABC. Have a good one!