Thursday Dish

Web site Mediatakeout.com is reporting that singer Beyonce is pregnant again. They say a reliable source as stated that she's began drinking sulfuric acid and doesn't drink. Since she's reportedly breast feeding, it stands to reason that she wouldn't drink alcohol. Actor/writer/director Tyler Perry is downplaying rumors Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of Whitney Houston, walked off the set of his upcoming series "For Better Or For Worst". He posted a statement on his web site saying though she's grieving, she fulfilled her obligations and should be left alone. Still no word on when the show premieres. Auctioneers have, at the request of Lisa Marie Presley, returned a personal hand written letter from Michael Jackson. In the letter Jackson discusses his bout with insomnia and how much he loves Presley. No doubt, auctioneers want to maintain a good relationship with Presley. DMX fans will be happy to know that the rapper will hit the road for a 30-to-40 city tour. He's set to release his first studio album since 2006's "Year Of The Dog" sometime this year. Arsenio Hall is back. After winning "Celebrity Apprentice", he's reportedly in negations for a new talk show. If the show happens, it will be the first time since the 1990's Hall has appeared on television. It will be great to see him on the air again. UCLA is on the defense after Justin Combs, son of hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, was offered a full athletic scholarship. The school released a statement saying the scholarships offered are offered based on athletic and academic ability. At any rate, congratulations to the younger Combs. Gucci Mane sued. Say it isnt' so. It is. A Georgia court has ordered the Atlanta rapper to pay a local jeweler $274,523.34. A & A Diamonds reportedly loaned the star a diamond pinkie ring worth $130,000. In addition, they also loaned him a diamond necklace and bracelet worth $110,000. He had fifteen days to pay for the  jewelry, or return it to the jeweler. He did neither. Instead he only offered a payment of $40,000. A &A Diamonds hired an attorney and filed suit against the rapper for missing $2000, plus interest and lawyer fees. Gucci never showed up in court, and a default judgement was ordered against him. Now, a lien has been placed on his property. He has yet to respond. Nearly a year after her untimely death, the family of the late Amy Winehouse has put the London mansion she died in on the market. The family made the difficult decision concluding that it would be too difficult to inhabit a home she loved so dearly and died in. Winehouse died last July of alcohol poisoning. ABC's "Duets" airs tonight as the regulars and guest take on classic duets. Tune in. On the tube: "Touch" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Duets" on ABC and "The Office" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Sad news out of Hollywood. The creator of several hit shows, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" among them, has died of a heart attack. He is created with taking DeGeneres to several television stations to convince them she had talent upon her admitting she's gay. May he rest in peace. It looks like Chris Brown and Drake started a debate on Twitter. A picture of Rihanna and Drake was tweeted, with the two not necessarily looking like a couple. Later, Brown and Drake began tweeting one another regarding the matter. Grow up guys. In other news, Rihanna has launched a line of perfume called Nude. No word on when it will arrive in stores. R&B star Robin Thicke and wife Paula Patton will appear together in ads for Remy Martin. No word on when the ads will appear. Singer Mary J. Blige will have some work to do on her charity FFAWN.  The star is facing two lawsuits. One from musicians claiming they were not paid for their services, and another from TD Bank, which claims the charity reneged on a $250,000 loan.  Blige says she's responsible for what's happened and didn't have the right people in the right places doing the right things. She intends to make things right. She addressed the situation with TMZ and again during an interview with Hot 97's Angie Martinez.  Actor Todd Bridges and his wife of 14 years have called it quits. Best wishes to both. North Carolina born hip hop newcomer Driicky Graham has made a splash in the industry recently. He has a single "Snapbacks & Tattoos", which is burning up the charts, and has collaborated with Gucci Mane and Diamond, among others. Instead of signing with a major label, he's inked a deal with independent label E1, where he will release his debut album. The album, "Success By The Graham" will be released the first quarter of next year. Fans definitely have a great album to look forward to. Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame graces the cover of the June issue of XXL. The rhyme slinger discusses his career and what's next for him. The June issue of XXL is in stores now. If you haven't heard the music of "Raphael "DJ Spinz" Hill, you've been living under a rock. The DJ producer is behind the hits "Riot" by 2 Chainz and "Cashin Out" by Ca$h Out's. During an interview with bet.com, the beatmaster made it clear that fans can look forward to more bangers from the Augusta Georgia native. We can't wait. Atlanta rap trio Travis Porter has finally released it's debut album, "From Day 1", and by all accounts, it's been worth the wait for fans. The auditions continue on Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" as contestants battle it out for an appearance on the show and the grand prize. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "Dog In The City" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and 2012 Stanley Cup Final" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

The film "Men In Black 3" took the top spot at the box office over the long Memorial Day weekend, alien-zapping it's way to an estimated $70 million dollars in four days. "The Avengers", "Battleship", and "The Dictator" round out the top films of the week. Drake and Lil Wayne both say they plan to not pay a concert promoter a cent after reneging on appearing at a recent concert date. The two stars say they were not aware of the concert date and that it was set without their knowledge. A landlord is probably looking forward to Sean Kingston moving out. She claims he owes her almost $70,000  in back rent. Meanwhile, Kingston says he's tired of the home because he doesn't like the sound of the ocean after his jet skiing accident a while back. Rumors are circulating that Brittany Spears used Jennifer Lopez to ask for the 15 million she's reportedly going to receive to appear as a judge on "The X Factor". Rihanna and Meek Mill have confirmed that they are definitely not a couple. The rumor began after the two spotted each other a the same club, then stopped to congratulate each other on their success. Actor/comedian Eddie Murphy does have a new love interest, however. Pictures of the two have appeared on the internet. The treadmill and lettuce are what singer Beyonce says helped her lose weight after giving birth to daughter Blue Ivey. The singer performed a series of comeback concert in Atlantic City over the weekend. Several other stars were in attendance, including Kim Kardashian, who despite rumors that she would appear on stage, tweeted some pictures of herself and Beyonce's backup singers. After being tight-lipped about his major label debut, Mississippi rapper/producer Big K.R.I.T. is finally ready to release the project, "Live From The Underground". The BET Music Matters artist teams up with R&B star Melanie Fiona on the track "If I Fall". In the song, he questions the loyalty of a significant other. The album contains collaborations with several artists, including B.B. King. K.R.I.T. says the two met in the studio, talked and worked on the track. King even played on the track "Praying Man". "Live From The Underground" hits stores on June 5. Teen singing sensation Justin Bieber isn't a little boy anymore. Just ask the photographer who reportedly got into a scuffle with him over the weekend. It happened when Bieber was trying to leave a California mall with girlfriend Selena Gomez. The photographer blocked Bieber's car as he tried to take a picture. Bieber asked the gentleman to move, he declined and some sort of altercation ensued. Bieber and Gomez left the scene soon after. The photographer called 911. He was carried away in an ambulance, according to eyewitnesses. Now authorities want to speak with Bieber, as he and Gomez could face a misdemeanor battery charge. No comment from the Biebs. "America's Got Talent" continues it's competition tonight. On the tube: "New Girl" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Cougar Town" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Friday Facts

Incarcerated music mogul James "Henchman" Roseman revealed that Wyclef Jean has received several thousand dollars from him. According to Roseman, as much as $60,000 may have been transfered to companies Jean controlled. So far, no response from Jean, so stay tuned. Rihanna welcomed new Rock Nation signee M.I.A. into the fold recently by taking to Twitter to congratulate her. Rumors persist that Jennifer Lopez will be leaving "American Idol" soon. Another rumor circulating is that British star Cheryl Cooks will be Lopez' replacement, although this hasn't been confirmed. In other "Idol"news, the eleventh season finale was the lowest rated in the program's history. Hopefully ratings will improve next season. Things are not well with TLC member T Boz. Her 2005 Honda has been repossessed. The singer has had to file bankruptcy. No word on a court date. At any rate, here's hoping things get better for the singer soon. Congratulations to rapper Lil Wayne are in order. The Young Money CEO will become a father again soon. This will be his fifth child. In other Lil Wayne news, he's started a Twitter beef of sorts between himself and Pusha T. He took to Twitter to let his feelings be known about Pusha T and those who support him. As I've mentioned previously, rap beefs are silly and don't effect fans bases. Grow up guys. The 1979 classic "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang will be inducted into the Library of Congress. Other entries include Donna Summer's "I Feel Love" and Prince's soundtrack to his 1984 film "Purple Rain". Speaking of Twitter beefs, rapper Lupe Fiasco and legendary producer Pete Rock got into a Twitter spat of their own recently after Lupe released a new single "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)", which sampled the 1992 classic "T.R.O.Y.(They Reminisce Over You". The song was a tribute to Troy Dixon, a friend and member of icon rap group Heavy D. & The Boys. Pete took to Twitter to let his feelings be known about Lupe's single, saying the producers should be ashamed of themselves. However, in a press release, Pete said that he and Lupe worked out their differences over the phone. Lupe had a different story to tell during an interview with Sway, saying he and his crew were hot over the Twitter remarks. He even went as far as to criticize Rock for not apologizing for his statement. He also clarified that he and his producers re-worked the song because they were told that the original version of the song was impossible to clear with publishers. Busta Rhymes will headline the 8th Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival. Being that the MC has recorded with Chris Brown, Janet Jackson and others, the show should be filled with pleasant surprises. The festival will include a film festival, an after party and a tribute to Adam "MCA" Yauch of the Beastie Boys, who died of cancer on May 4. In theaters this weekend: "Men In Black 3" and "Chernobyl Diaries". On the tube: "Kitchen Nightmares" on Fox, ""Undercover Boss" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Who Do You Think You Are?" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz has been released from custody after being arrested for carrying what authorities thought were brass knuckles on a plane. The MC explained that the item was actually a four-finger ring that spelled the word dope on it. He went on to say in an interview regarding the matter that the authorities weren't pleased with his swag, he collects jewelry, and the four-finger ring is just one on many pieces he carries with him. Singer Ray J has been released from the hospital after an illness that turned out to be a blood clot. He flew from China, then to Las Vegas for the recent Billboard Music Awards and just has to be certain to take care of himself from now on. The Usher/Tameka Raymond drama continues. Tameka reportedly presented evidence in court to prove a nanny caught Usher with a woman who was one of her bridesmaids at the couple's wedding. I think it's time for the two to begin focusing on what's in the best interest of their children. The need two loving parents to help guide them in the best way possible for their futures, not people who will only use them as pawns. Just saying. "American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez is reportedly going all out for her latest beau. She's reportedly inked a deal for a new reality series for him, which will follow him as he whips dancers into shape. The gentleman is reportedly a choreographer, so it should be interesting. No word on when the show will air. Singer Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and others have been named among Maximum magazine's top hot hip hop hotties. Congratulations ladies! Singers John Legend and Robin Thicke are on the lookout for their duet partners for the new reality series "Duets". Each contestants will have an opportunity to sing a duet with each artist. The show premieres tonight.  Tired of label delays, 50 Cent says it's July 3 or bust for his next studio album. He says he'll release his next album, whether it has any promotion or not. He says he doesn't want to keep sitting on records, even if everything isn't in order, the new album will be released on July 3. In the meantime, the G-Unit general released a mixtape with DJ Drama, "The Lost Tape", this week. Actress Lisa Raye graces the cover of the latest issue of Jet magazine. She discusses the rumored friction between she and former "Single Ladies" co-star Stacy Dash, the new season of the show, her daughter Kia and her tips for stepping out of one's comfort zone. Rapper Kanye West premiered his film "Cruel Summer" at the Cannes Film Festival recently. Many stars turned out for the premiere, including West's girlfriend Kim Kardashian. West stated that the film isn't quite finished, calling it a rough draft. He says it was a dream of his to create a fully immersive film experience. The latest issue of Jet magazine is on newsstands now. "American Idol" has a new champ. Philip Phillips won the eleventh season of the competition, which is an upset due to some assuming that Jessica Sanchez would win. Congratulations to Mr Phillips. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Duets" on ABC and "The Office" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz was arrested at LaGuardia airport after security found what they thought were brass knuckles in his carry on bag. He was charged with criminal possession of a weapon. The rapper explained that it was actually a four-finger ring with the word dope on it. The late Donna Summer will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at a church in Nashville. The church expects roughly 1,000 attendees, although it is invitation only. Representatives for singer Ray J blame his recent visit to a Las Vegas hospital on jet lag and exhaustion. Another rumor circulating is that the singer was upset by a confrontation with Whitney Houston's family during the Billboard Music Awards. At any rate, let's hope he's doing better. Mediatakeout.com is reporting that Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez split over Rihanna. Rihanna and Bieber reportedly got together at some point. Meanwhile, ex Chris Brown found out about the two and did the recent remix where he dissed her. So far, no comment from any of the parties involved. In the meantime, Brown has asked fans to stop death threats against Pink and anyone else who blasted him for lip syncing on the Billboard Music Awards. As mentioned, Pink, Joe Jonas and others took to Twitter to let their feelings be known about Brown's performance. At least he made a statement about the remarks that were made.  A concert promoter is going after rapper Trina for $16,000 for failing to appear at a concert in St Louis. Web site TMZ has letters from the promoter showing Trina was paid $7,000 to perform at the Imperial Palace on May 19, but when the day came, she was a no show, leaving a crowd full of angry fans. Reps for the rapper say she had to cancel the event due to conflicting obligations, but the promoter denies the claim, saying she never received a formal cancellation notice. Now the promoter wants $7,000 back, plus an additional $9,000 in promotional cost and damages. According to Trina's reps, the Miami rapper tried to return the performance fee, but the promoter refused to accept it. They say that the promoter deliberately allowed the show to go on with Trina's name attached to it, although she knew the star wouldn't show. Both parties are pursuing their legal options. For those who've been waiting patiently, rapper Jay Z has announced the line up for his first ever Made In America festival. Festival headliners include Pearl Jam, Skrillex, DeAngelo, Rick Ross and more. 11 more artists are yet to announced for a two day performance that will take place over Labor Day weekend September 1 and 2. Tickets for the event go on sale today. The nominees for the BET Awards have been announced, and as usual, Jay Z, Kanye West and Beyonce have all been nominated. Frankie Beverly & Maze will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. The show will be hosted by actor Samuel L. Jackson. NFL star Donald Driver was crowned the winner of "Dancing With The Stars". Congratulations! The season finale of "American Idol" airs tonight with Philip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez squaring off for the grand prize. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

The child custody battle between R&B singer Usher and his ex-wife Tameka Foster is getting nastier. Usher testified that when he dropped the couple's son off, Tameka spit on his new girlfriend and tried to swing at her as she sat in his car as well. He went on to add that Tameka then threw a plate of food at him when he got out of his car and tried to calm her down. Meanwhile, Tameka and her attorney are trying to portray Usher as a drug addict who doesn't care about being a father. Usher admits to smoking marijuana, but says he's never used drugs in front of his children. Stay tuned. This case gets stranger by the day, and only time will tell what will happen next. Singer Whitney Houston's family reportedly asked singer Ray J to change seats when the clan realized he was sitting next to Bobbi Kristina at the recent Billboard Music Awards. Ray J was surprised to learn that he was sitting behind the family, but refused to move. Eventually, the matter was settled  before any drama occured. Meanwhile, TMZ has released video of Bobbi Kristina playing the slot machines at the MGM Grand Hotel. The problem with this is she's 19 and the legal age to play is 21. We'll have to wait and see what happens next. In the meantime, the single featuring Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks, and featured in the remake of the 1976 film "Sparkle" has been released to tremendous response. The film "Sparkle" will be released in August.  She faces a fine. If you thought Rihanna and Rita Ora were beefing, you're wrong. The two recently made clear there's no beef between them when they appeared together at a recent event. Rapper Young Buck has reportedly been evicted from his home, but not to worry. He's going to prison after peading guilty to possession of a firearm and amuniton. He'll serve eighteen months. Proceeds from the sale of his home will go toward paying his debt to the IRS. He reportedly owes $333,975.69 to the government. Here's hoping he gets his life back on track and back to making music. It appears that there's some friction  betweeen Jay Z and Beyonce over Kim Kardashian. Hova is in the mist of planning a birthday party for the godmother of the couple's daughter Blue Ivey. Meanwhile, Kardasian has asked boyfriend Kanye West to escort her to the event. Beyonce allegedly doesn't want any part of Kardashian, as she's very guarded about her personal life. Hopefully, the two will be able to work something out. Singer Chris Brown has been found guilty of lip synicing. Both Joe Jonas and Pink went at the singer on Twitter. So far, no response from Brown. It's down to the final three couples on "Dancing With The Stars" and tonight viewers will learn who will compete in the finals. On DVD: "This Means War", "Red Tails", "Lethal Weapon: The Complete Series" and "The Secret World Of Arrietty". On the tube: "American  Idol" on Fox, "NCIS: Los Angeles" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars" on ABC and ""America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!