Tuesday Tales

Legal councel for TJ Jackson has advised him not to allow certain family members inside the home where the children reside. This could mean anyone involved in the altercation that took place a few weeks ago, including Janet, Randy and Jermaine. Meanwhile, a rumor has surfaced that it also includes other family members as well. Stay tuned. Mediatakeout.com is reporting that producer Stevie J and his current lady love are done and he's now seeing a new woman. He and the woman have known each other for some time and also work together. Rapper Game suffered a broken thumb and wrist while playing basketball recently. Only time will tell what this will mean for his upcoming nuptials, which will be a part of a reality series. Rumors are swirling that rapper/producer Pharrell Williams could become the next "American Idol" judge. Although this hasn't been confirmed, it would be interesting to see if a deal could be worked out. In hip hop it's rare that two female MCs support each other. However, fans may have received a glimmer of hope after hip hop newcomer Azealia Banks tweeted that she'd received an offer to tour with Nicki Minaj overseas. Banks says she can't do the tour because she wants to focus on her upcoming album. She's released a mixtape "Fantasea". She's also been named the muse for fashion designer Alexander Wang's T line. All this hasn't come without some controversy. Minaj posted some tweets that have lead some to believe she took a stab at the young rap upstart. Banks posted some subliminal tweets of her own. I think it would be best for both ladies to take the advice of rapper Eve, who recently urged all female rappers to have a bit more camaraderie. In the meantime, fans shouldn't hold their breaths waiting for a collaboraton between these two. After many delays, Rick Ross's "God Forgives, But I Don't" hits stores today. Meanwhile, 50 Cent has finally announced that his next album will hit stores in November. On DVD: "Detention", "We The Party", "LOL" and "The Baby Makers". On the tube: "Masterchef" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Summer Olympics" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

Super heroes win again. "The Dark Knight Rises" topped the weekend box office, earning over $60 million dollars. "Ice Age: Continental Drift", "The Watch", "Step Up: Revolution" and "Ted" round out the top five films of  the week. They both appeared in France at the same time, and now rumors are swirling that Chris Brown and Rihanna are dating again. According to reports, although Brown's new girlfriend was in France also, the two were seen having an intimate dinner together. Brown's entourage later got into a scuffle with security after it was discovered that a table in the VIP section had not been reserved for the group. To add insult to injury, Brown put his foot in his mouth when responding to a reporter's question about singer Frank Ocean coming out. He replied, "no homo".  Stay tuned as this story develops. After a week long vacation, Katherine Jackson is back home with her grandchildren. As mentioned previously, a judge granted temporary guardianship of Michael Jackson's three children to Mrs Jackson's grandson TJ Jackson. Now, it's been reported that she will file for joint guardianship of the children some time this week. Meanwhile, authorities want to investigate to determine if the children are receiving the best care. In the meantime, Randy Jackson went on a Twitter rant over the weekend claiming that the executors of Michael's estate are trying to kill his mother. Stay tuned. This story gets stranger by the day. "Basketball Wives" star Tami Roman recently reported hackers breaking into both her email and Twitter accounts. Authorities are investigating the matter. Rapper Snoop Dogg has been banned from Norway after being arrested for marijuana possession. Authorities found 8 grams of the drug on the rapper during a stop. No comment from the rapper. After being called off, it looks like rapper Game's wedding is back on. He was set to marry fiance Tiffney Cambridge, the mother of his first two children, in a ceremony that would have been the focal point of a reality series. But the rapper stated Cambridge called it off. The two have apparently patched things up. According to TMZ, the wedding is scheduled for August and the reality show shoot will continue as planned. Legendary rapper Busta Rhyme appeared on "106 & Park" to reveal that his upcoming album, "Year Of The Dragon" will be available as a digital download via the Google Play store. He went on to point out that this is not his official Cash Money debut. "Year Of The Dragon" will feature appearances from Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Robin Thicke and more. The lead single "Why Stop Now", featuring Chris Brown was released last year. On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Bachelor Pad" on ABC and "Summer Olympics" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

After a week in Arizona, Katherine Jackson has returned home. No doubt, her grandchildren are happy. Paris tweeted, "grandma's home, thank God". Meanwhile, brother Prince posted some tweets that only leaves one wondering what's really going on in the Jackson family. Those tweets have since been removed. As mentioned previously, grandson TJ Jackson has been granted temporary guardianship of the children. Mrs Jackson may get the children back at a later date, although this hasn't been confirmed. Meanwhile, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon will appear on "The Talk" to discuss the family drama. In the mist of it all, it appears that the one Jackson who's kept a level head is Latoya. She's stayed out of the drama saying it gives the Jacksons a bad name. Although he's found success much later than most rappers, Miami rapper Gunplay has finally landed a spot on Rick Ross' Maybach Music roster and a recording deal with Def Jam Records. During a recent interview, Gunplay went on to say he believes mentor Rick Ross' "God Forgives, But I Don't" is his best work yet. He also revealed that Jay Z's "Reasonable Doubt" is his favorite album of all time. No word on when his debut will hit stores. Producer Sonny Digital was only too happy to welcome Kanye West's golden touch on 2 Chainz' latest single "Birthday Boy". You can hear West's touch on the tract. The collaboration has opened the door to more collaborations for Sonny Digital in the future. He certainly has a bright future ahead of him. In honor of Sherman Hemsley, TV Land will air a "Jeffersons" marathon this weekend. Tune in. In theaters this weekend: "The Watch" and "Step Up: Revolution". On the tube:

Thursday Dish

The Jackson family saga continues. A judge has granted temporary guardianship of Michael Jackson's three children to matriarch Katherine Jackson's grandson TJ Jackson, who is Tito Jackson's son. TJ's lawyer says he's trying to get TJ granted permanent guardianship of the children within the next 48 hours. Meanwhile, TJ told the judge that he received a strange phone call from his grandmother where she sounded out of sorts and slurred her words. Rumor has it that Randy Jackson may have drugged his mother, but Randy appeared on "Today" and "MSNB" and disputed the claim. Stay tuned as only time will tell where things will go from here. Fans looking forward to the "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" reunion show can forget about it. Reportedly, none of the cast members get along very well with one another and the idea for the reunion show has been scrapped. In the meantime, it looks like Fox's "American Idol" will come with a country twist next season. Rumor has it that country star Kenny Chesney will be in the third judges chair, although it hasn't been confirmed. Stay tuned, only time will tell when producers will announce a deal with Chesney. Singer Pleasure P is back after a long hiatus. The former Pretty Ricky member has prepared his sophomore album, "King Of Romance", which will hit stores on October 9 on E1 Records. During an interview with bet.com, the singer stated he recorded 100 songs for the album and held listening sessions to help determine the final 10 which would appear on the album. He added that he and fellow Miami native Flo Rida penned some songs together. The first single from the album is "I Love Girls" featuring Tyga. The album also features appearances by Ne-Yo and production by Jim Jonsin and Rico Love. The new season of "The Bachlorette" has turned out to be full of surprises, and it's anyone's guest how the season will end. "Big Brother" has had it's share of surprises as well. Tune in . On the tube: "Take Me Out" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "The Office" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Sad news out of Hollywood. Actor Sherman Hemsley, best known for his role as George Jefferson on the iconic 70's sitcom "The Jeffersons", has died. He was 74. He was found by his nurse, who assumed  he was sleeping, until she realized something was wrong and called for help. Hemsley also starred as Deacon Ernest Frye on the hit show "Amen". His legacy will live on. More sad news. Actor Chad Everett, star of the 70's show "Medical Center", died after a bout with cancer. He was 75. His legacy will  live on. The Jackson family drama gets stranger. Janet, Randy and Jermaine Jackson followed brother Michael's children to the home Katherine Jackson is renting. Reportedly, the Jackson siblings attempted to force the children into a waiting SUV. Video footage has surfaced of Janet getting into a tussle with Paris Jackson. Meanwhile, audio of brother Marlon has surfaced, and it appears he doesn't know where mother Katherine is. Adding to the saga, a court appointed attorney has asked that guardianship of the children be taken from Katherine Jackson since she's in Arizona and hasn't spoken to the children. At any rate, let's hope everything is settled soon. Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson has learned the fate of the man who killed her mother, brother and nephew. William Balfor has been sentenced to three consecutive life sentences, plus 120 years for the murders. Rapper Nas has earned the top spot on the Billboard charts with his new album "Life Is Good". During a recent interview, he also discussed finding love again after a divorce from singer Kelis, with whom he has a son. He says he wants to find happiness in marriage again, although it's difficult for someone in his position. One thing he can celebrate is the fact that his album sold 139,000 copies. It's his sixth to land at #1. After nearly 20 years and 11 albums in the rap game, West Coast rap icon Snoop Dogg is looking for a new direction. He's announced plans to release an album of reggae songs under the alias Snoop Lion and will give fans a taste with the single "Lalala". Produced by Diplo's dancehall fusion outfit Major Lazer, "Lalala" finds the Dogfather singing along to a chilled-out reggae groove.While he's been written off as a joke, he's created  social media accounts to go along with the persona. He's even begun locking his signature plaited mane. Snoop Lion's debut album doesn't have a release date. Rumors continue to swirl regarding singer Mary J. Blige and her husband Keandu Isaacs. Rumor has it that Isaacs has been cheating with Blige's labelmate, although that hasn't been confirmed. To make matters worse, reportedly Isaacs' behavior has Blige drowning her sorrows in the bottle. Here's hoping things work out for the two. On the tube: "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox, "Big Brother" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "CLIOS: World's Best Commericals" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

What's going on at the Jackson home? The authorities were called to the family home after someone filed a battery report against someone else in the home. In addition, a family friend now claims that Katherine Jackson is being emotionally and financially manipulated by family members. Web site TMZ posted a picture of Janet and Jermaine Jackson having what appeared to be an argument. She interrupted a vacation with her current beau to check on the family. Meanwhile, both the singer's daughter Paris and brother Jermaine Jackson have posted tweets making their feelings known regarding what's happening with the family.   Stay tuned. Mariah Carey has been confirmed as the next "American Idol" judge. Carey will receive close to $18 million dollars for the gig, making her the highest paid judge on reality television. Fans eagerly awaiting the arrival of the G.O.O.D. Music compilation album "Cruel Summer" will have to wait a little longer. The album, which was initially due out on August 7, has now been pushed back to September. No explanation has been given for the switch. At any rate, the project will certainly be worth the wait. A$AP Rocky is now defending himself against charges he robbed two photographers whom he got into a scuffle with on July 19 in New York. The up-and-coming rapper from Harlem entered a not guilty plea in response to charges of second degree battery. Police said the two men had tried to abscond with unknown items from the photographers after getting into a fight with them. This isn't the first time A$AP Rocky and his crew have gotten into trouble for fighting. A$AP Mob and Sony Music have been named in a lawsuit filed by a SXSW stage manager who says he was pummeled by the rowdy rappers at the festival last year. Although he's been sentenced to 14 years for felony gun possession and witness tampering, rapper B.G. isn't fazed in the least. During a recent interview, the New Orleans native stated he's relieved to learn his fate. He plead guilty to his crime in 2009. Fans shouldn't fret, however. The "Bling Bling" rapper, who has been active on the mixtape scene recently, says fans can expect new music to be released while he's away. "America's Got Talent" continues its competition tonight. Tune in. On DVD: "Forever Marilyn: The Blu-ray Collection". On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "America's Got Talent" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "Ice Age: Continental Drift" topped the weekend box office, earning over $46 million dollars. "The Amazing Spider Man", "Ted", "Brave" and "Savages" round out the top five films of the week. Sad news. The boy R&B star Usher called a stepson during his marriage to Tameka Foster has died. The boy was taken off life support on Saturday after being declared brain dead. He was injured during a jet ski accident. Jackson family matriarch Katherine Jackson was reported missing by her nephew Trent Jackson over the weekend. She attended a Jackson brothers show with daughter Rebbie and reportedly hadn't been  heard from. Granddaughter Paris took to Twitter to comment on the incident. Mrs Jackson has spoken with police, and says she's in Arizona and is just fine. Rumors are swirling that singer Chris Brown wants ex-girlfriend and fellow singer Rihanna back. Rihanna, however, isn't the least bit concerned, since she was seen on a yacht bathing suit in tow, with an Arabian Prince over the weekend. Singer Christina Milan was seen getting some fun in the sun time in as well. Producers for Fox's "American Idol" are still in the process of determine who will replace Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez. A lot of names have been thrown around, including Mariah Carey, and Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has expressed interest in the gig. The producers, however, are considering offering some former contestants the gig. Taylor  Hicks, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are a few of the former contestants being considered for the gig. Stay tuned. Is Chicago rapper Common broke? Although his financial status hasn't been confirmed, it's rumored that his apartment has been foreclosed on since he hasn't paid the mortgage since March. Stay tuned. With the release of their "Cruel Summer " album just two weeks away, the G.O.O.D Music crew will grace the cover of the August/September issue of Complex magazine. The stark black and white image features the faces of Kanye West, Common, Q-Tip, Kid Cudi, John Legend, Pusha T, Big Sean and 2 Chainz arranged in the shape of a crucifix(hopefully, Pastor Jomo K. Johnson won't see this one!). The group discusses what makes G.O.O.D Music so good. L.A. Live's Grammy Museum will honor the late Whitney Houston with an exhibit that will commemorate the late music legend's legacy. Opening August 15, "Whitney!: Celebrating The Musical Legacy Of Whitney Houston", will showcase some of Houston's memorabilia, including the white beaded gown she wore at the 1194 Grammy Awards where she won Album of the Year for the Bodyguard Soundtack and Houston's personal bible. Featuring interviews with family, friends, colleagues and admirers, the exhibit is expected to run through February 2013. Houston passed away on February 11, 2012, before the 2012 Grammy Awards. She was 48. On the tube: "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Bachelor Pad" on ABC and ""Fear Factor" on NBC. Happy Monday!