Thursday Dish

Rapper Wiz Khalifa doesn't seem to be a bit fazed  by the rumor that current girlfriend Amber Rose has sent nude photos of herself to Nicki Minaj's boyfriend, nor that she may have leaked the photos herself. He's been quoted as saying "Everyday I wake up to the most beautiful wife, and the most beautiful life". Meanwhile, Amber says she allowed  an employee to use her computer and that's how the photos got out. She says she never would have leaked them herself. Legendary singer Patti LaBelle has suddenly found herself tangled in a lawsuit. A gentleman who claims he was roughed up by the singer's bodyguards has filed suit. Meanwhile, in her counter suit, Ms LaBelle says the man cursed and shouted racial slurs at her and tried to attack one of her bodyguards. There's been no word on a trial date, however. Rapper Rick Ross has been sued as well after his pit bulls escaped his Atlanta home and attacked a Yorkshire terrier. There's been no word on a trial date, or damages sought. Congratulations to singer Jill Scott are in order. Her latest release ,"The Light Of The Sun", is number one on the charts. There's so word on when or if the singer will tour in support of the album, however. While in the UK supporting wife Beyonce during her performance at the Glastonbury Music Festival, rapper Jay Z took time out to talk with British singer Adele about a possible collaboration between the two. The two had lunch, according to London newspaper The Sun, and Adele reportedly charmed Hova during their meal. Although there's no word on when a possible single will be released, Mrs Jay Z is a fan as well saying listening to Adele is "like listening to God". Hopefully, the two will have something in the can soon. Adele will resume her US tour in August. You can add DJ to singer Erykah Badu's list of skills. The singer will go by the name of DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown for an upcoming mixtape that she categorizes as in the dance realm. Back in December Badu came from behind her microphone to introduce her alter ego at a party in her hometown of Dallas. Now, she's ready to take her DJing to the next level with a new mixtape. She promises the tape will "melt any DJ's face off". This past Friday, the singer stepped into her DJ persona at the Key Club in Los Angeles , where she deejayed for the "Black Girls Rock and Soul Tour" at a BET pre-Awards dinner. Singer Javier Colon was crowned the winner of the NBC talent competition "The Voice" last night. He will receive $1000 and a recording contract. Congratulations to Mr Colon. Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" continued as well. The show was filled with exciting routines from the contestants. Tune in to see who wins the grand prize. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

The 17th Annual Essence Music Festival will kick off this Friday with an all star line up slated to perform at the annual event. Headliners for this years event will be Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott and Trey Songz. Joining those acts at the three day event will be Charlie Wilson, Boys 2 Men, Fantasia, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Macy Gray, Dwele, Mint Condition, Mc Lyte and more. Last year, Janet Jackson played a sold out concert at the Louisiana Superdome. Tickets for the Essence Music Festival are on sale at the official website. Capitalizing on the buzz generated from her performance at the 2011  BET Awards, Kelly Rowland decided to reveal the cover art work for her upcoming album "Here I AM", according to Rap Up. Since the lead single from the album "Motivation" has been climbing the charts, the singer has been racing to keep up the pace of her project, bumping up her release date and juggling her promotion schedule with her role as a judge on the UK's "X Factor".  The singer collaborated with producers/songwriters Rico Love, Tricky Stewart, Dr Luke, Stargate, Salaam Remi, RedOne, Ester Dean and others to complete the project. "Here I AM" hits store shelves on July 26. It looks like rapper Young Jeezy has an aversion to the tropics. He was hit with a lawsuit on Friday for failing to show up for a concert in the Virgin Islands. According to the suit, Paid 4 Entertainment arranged to have the rapper perform at Summer Splash 2001 back in March, but less than two weeks before the event was to take place on June 18, Jeezy and his people backed out due to a conflict. Paid 4 Entertainment says they renegotiated to have Jeezy perform the following day, even supplying a private  jet in order to make the trip, but he never showed up for the flight, according to TMZ. The company is seeking $75,000 in damages for fraud and other charges. Rapper/producer Kanye West has signed his G.O.O.D. Music imprint to a "long-term world wide label agreement" with Def Jam Records, according to the Los Angeles Times. The Def Jam and G.O.O.D. Music partnership will include Big Sean, Pusha T., and any  new G.O.O.D. Music signing. Big Sean's debut album 'Finally Famous" will be the two company's first joint release. The final four will square off on NBC's "The Voice" tonight, and it's anyones guest who will walk away with the grand prize. "So You Think You Can Dance" will air tonight also. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "Undercover Boss' on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "The Voice" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Rumor has it that singer Chris Brown and his entourage threaten a BET executive into giving him the People's Choice Award intended for Rihanna during an awkward moment at last Sunday's BET Awards. There's been no comment from the BET staff on the matter. In other BET news, social activist Ryan Adkins has blasted the cable network stating that it is more dangerous to African Americans that the KKK. He went on to say that the network rewards hip hop artists who promote violence, drugs and irresponsible sexual behavior. There's been no response from the cable network regarding the allegations. Just when doctors suggested that singer Sean Kingston would be hospitalized for six weeks after his jet skiing accident, the singer has been discharged and is recuperating at home. The singer was treated for a broken jaw, fractured wrist and water in his lungs. He took to his Twitter account to thank all his fans for their prayers and well wishes. Another rumor that hasn't died yet is the one claiming that the former members of Destiny's Child will reunite. As most fans know, Kelly Rowland is climbing the charts with her latest single "Motivation" and Beyonce's new album "4" hit stores today. As mentioned, executives at Beyonce's record label, Columbia, weren't too pleased with the album and asked that changes be made, to which she said no. Rumor has that the girls will begin recording in October for an album that may be called "Family Reunion". Some sources say the rumor is untrue. Only time will tell. Fans will have to wait and see. After battling a bad bout of laryngitis, British sensation Adele will resume her summer tour from August to October. The tour will include stops in Las Vegas, NV, Atlantic City, NJ, Durham, NC, Orlando, FL, Miami, FL and Spring TX, according to a statement released by the singer's record label. With new music from Jill Scott and Adele back on the concert circuit, the summer is certainly going to heat up. Jim Jones fans will be happy to know that the Dip Set general has released a new single called "So Cold". He released the single via New York's Hot 97 radio station. It's unclear whether the song will be released on an album or mixtape. NBC's "The Voice" wrapped up another week of competition, and only time will tell who will walk away with the grand prize. "The Bachelorette" wrapped up another episode this week as well. Tune in to learn which suitor wins Ashley's heart. On DVD: "The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition)" and "Sucker Punch". On the tube: "MasterChef" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "Cars 2" topped the weekend box office earning over $60 million dollars. "Bad Teacher", "Green Lantern", "Super 8" and "Mr Popper's Penguins" all round out the top five films of the week. The BET Awards aired last night, and the kids were great with Jaden and Willow Smith taking home the Young Stars Award, much to the delight of parents Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. Chris Brown was the night's top winner, taking home Best R&B Male Artist, while Patti LaBelle took home the Lifetime Achievement Award. Beyonce told the crowd "when anyone ask me who I want to be like, I always say Patti LaBelle". All in all, the show was another exciting affair put together by the cable network that fans won't forget.  Jermaine Jackson, older brother of the late Michael Jackson, paid tribute to his legendary sibling by honoring him at the 12th International Indian Film Academy Festivals. Jackson appeared on stage in a Michael Jackson inspired outfit complete with a red military-style jacket, V-neck white shirt, fitted black slacks and a black cummerbund with an emblazoned number "5" (representing the Jackson 5). Jackson performed a medley of his brother's hits including "Scream", "Wanna Be Starting Something" and "Can You Feel It". Saturday was the second anniversary of Jackson's death. Hip Hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and gospel duo Mary Mary were among those honored at this year's ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. On Friday in Beverly Hills CA,  the performing rights organization honored songwriters and publishers of the most performed ASCAP songs in R&B/Hip Hop, Rap and Gospel charts. Before expecting their accolades, Mary Mary treated the audience to a rendition of their hit "Yesterday". Fantasia's "Bittersweet", Trey Songz's "Bottoms Up', and Drake's "Fancy" all received honors for writing and publishing as well as Young Jeezy's "Lose My Mind". Sean "Diddy" Combs received the Founders Award. On the tube: "Masterchef" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "The Bachelorette" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

The Chris Brown/Odd Future feud continues with new members joining the fray. Reportedly some cousins of Chris Brown's spotted Odd Future cruising the streets of Los Angeles and decided to approach them and fire insults. Hopefully, cooler heads will prevail soon. The National Enquirerer is reporting that a staff member at "The Oprah Winfrey Show" stated that the talk show queen managed to get a murder confession from embattled O.J. Simpson. Of course, a former staff member refutes the claim saying it just is not true. Missy Elliott has been off the music radar for some time. The rapper/producer revealed in an interview with People magazine that she has been suffering with Graves decease for some time. She says it got so bad at one point that she could feel her leg shaking when she tried hit the brake while driving. Hopefully, the rapper will make a full recovery soon. Rapper DMX has big plans for his July 13 release from prison. First up is a new album "Redemption of the Beast", which has 26 tracks completed and features production from Scott Storch, Swizz Beatz and Dame Grease. In addition, Sean Kingston, The LOX and Tyrese make guest appearances on the album. The rapper also revealed that he's been offered a reality show deal that will focus on him and his ten children. Fans will recall that the rapper is currently six months into a year-long sentence for violating his probation. The rapper returned to prison in December 2010 after being charged with drug possession while on probation for a previous arrest for aggravated assault. He says he intends to get his release started on the right foot. Here's hoping the rapper can rebound from his past problems and get back to doing what he does best. Singer Kelly Rowland and fitness expert Jeanette Jenkins will release a fitness video. The video will reportedly include advice on achieving rock hard abs. Theres' been no word on when the video will be released. Speaking of Destiny's Child, rumor has it that the group will enter the studio to record a reunion album titled "Family Reunion". There's been no official announcement regarding a release date, however. Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" continued last night with four dancers being sent packing last night. The decisions made by the judges seemed questionable, so tune in next week as the competition continues. In theaters this weekend: "Cars 2" and "Bad Teacher". On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "Flashpoint" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Friday Night Lights" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Singer Chris Brown has gone into damage control mode after yet another Twitter tirade. It all began when a TMZ photographer  tried to snap pictures of the singer after he was issued a traffic ticket. He then took to Twitter and tweeted "they paid y'all the follow me. They paid y'all to take pictures of me. Y'all n.... must to gay.". He later went to state that he has a great deal of respect for the gay community and the remark wasn't intended to offend anyone.  This isn't the first time Brown has used anti-gay epithets. In a Twitter feud with former B2K member Raz B, Brown referred to him as a "homo" and "d---k in the booty a-s little boy". Music executive James "Jimmy Henchmen" Roseman pleaded not guilty to cocaine possession charges after being on the run for a month.  When Roseman was caught, he reportedly had in his possession five blackberrys, two fake drivers licenses, a fake  passport, and a ticket to the Bahamas. Roseman was spotted leaving the W Hotel at the time of his arrest. There's been no word on  a court date. Hollywood is buzzing with the rumor that actresses Lisa Raye and Vivica A. Fox are feuding. Raye reportedly believes Fox had her axed from an upcoming film. Adding fuel to the fire is the other rumor that the real reason for the beef between the two is that Fox informed Rayes now ex-husband Michael Misick that she was having an affair. Executives at singer Beyonce's record label Columbia are apparently not impressed with the singers latest album, and are upset because she refused to rerecord it. The album, titled "4", will be released this summer. J. Cole fans will be happy to know that the Rock Nation rapper took to Twitter to reveal the title and release date of his long awaited debut album. "Cole World: The Sideline Story" will hit store shelves on September 27. The first single "Work Out" was released last week and samples Kanye West's 2004 single "The New Workout Plan".  The rapper is currently on tour in support of Rihanna's "Loud" tour. After a less-than-stellar performance in Belgrade, Serbia that found the singer stumbling around the stage, barely able to stand or perform, Amy Winehouse has decided to cancel the rest of her summer tour. Winehouse has been battling substance abuse, checking in and out of rehab as recently as this past May. Her currently European tour was originally set to run until August 15. Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" continues its season with all but 2 or last weeks bottom seven rising to the occasion. Tune in tomorrow to learn who goes home. Javier Colon was last nights winner on "The Voice". As mentioned, the season has been an exciting one filled with enough surprises to keep fans on the edge of their seats. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Singer Chris Brown recently got into a Twitter feud with the members of Odd Future. It all began when Brown tweeted a comment about lead singer Frank Ocean, which was taken out of context. Brown and the other members of the crew went at each other for what seemed like moments. For the time being, things appear to be over. Only time will tell. Teen sensation Justin Bieber and mentor Usher performed at Bieber's manager's recent birthday party. The two did a duet of "Yeah!". The party was an affair to remember for all who attended. The NBC show "The Voice" has really gotten off to an impressive start. Only time will tell who will be the winner, however. Things don't seem to be getting any easier for rapper Ja Rule. The recently incarcirated rapper, along with his business partner and CEO of Murder Inc Irv Gotti, have filed a lawsuit alleging that he has been defrauded out of thousands of dollars by a mysterious publishing company. Rich Kid Music claims to own licensing rights to Rule's multiplatinum 2001 album "Pain Is Love", according to the lawsuit. The company and its own Rondo Robinson then illegally collected $57,000 in royalties, money that belonged to Murder Inc. Both Rule and Gotti claim they have never heard of Rich Kid Music. Ja Rule is currently serving a two-and-a-half year prison sentence stemming from a 2007 incident where he was found in illegal possession of a hand gun. Fans of the duo Gnarls Barkely haven't heard from the duo since their 2008 sophomore album "The Odd Couple". In years since, the band members have worked on solo projects. In a recent interview with Us magazine, Cee-Lo Green stated there is a new Gnarls Barkley album in the works. He also stated that although he hopes to push the envelope, fans can expect the signature Gnarls Barkely sound. They have several collaborations completed, although there is no title and release date for the album. In the meantime, Cee Lo Green is currently on tour in support of Rihanna's "Loud" tour. Andre 3000 recently showered singer Beyonce with praise during a interview. The rapper, who makes a guest appearnce on the single "Party", from Beyonce's upcoming album "4", stated he believes she is one of the best performers of our time and it was an honor to work with her. Singer Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, who produced the single "Best Thing I Ever Had", echoed the same sentiments. "4" will hit store shelves on June 28.  On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "Undercover Boss" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "The Voice" on NBC. Happy hump day!