Friday Facts

It appeared to be just a rumor in the beginning, but now it appears to be true. Rapper Nicki Minaj will have her own reality series. The show, to be produced by "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest, will give fans access to the star's live and career. No word on when the show will air. In other Young Money news, Young Money boss Lil Wayne has broken Elvis Presley's record for the most singles on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Congratulations. Rapper Jay Z will perform a special concert that won't include any of his celebrity friends. Hova says he's being selfish this time by doing the show alone. Rapper Wiz Khalifa and girlfriend Amber Rose will appear together on the cover of the October/November issue of XXL magazine. Amber says she'll give birth naturally when the time comes. Congratulations to the happy couple. The "Entertainment Tonight" interview with Usher's ex-wife Tameka Raymond concludes tonight. She'll discuss the surgery that sent her into a coma a few years ago. In theaters this weekend: "Hotel Transylvania", "Looper" and "Won't Back Down". On the tube: "The X Factor" on Fox, "CSI: New York" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Grimm" on NBC. Make it a weekend!

Thursday Dish

Singer Nicole Scherzinger has dispelled rumors of a romance between she and Chris Brown after photos of the two at a club surfaced. She says the two were just talking. Usher has postponed the European leg of his current tour due to personal and professional commitments. A representative for the singer says one reason is definitely his new gig as a judge on "The Voice". The other obvious one is of course, his children. Madonna caused quite a stir during a recent concert when she told the crowd President Obama is a Muslim. Now, in a released statement the Material Girl says she was being ironic when she made the statement and knows President Obama isn't a Muslim,  and that some think he is. She added a good man is a good man, no matter what faith he practices. Kim Kardashian says she doesn't have to hint to boyfriend Kanye West what she wants for a birthday present since he has good taste. She says what she wants most is a day off. The problem now, of course, is determining what Kardashian does for a living. Teen girls all over will be glad to know that Jaden  Smith is available. Rumor has it that he was hanging out with a Disney star, although that appears to have ended. On the tube: "The X Factor" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Last Resort" on ABC and "Saturday Night Live" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Yet another hip hop beef as begun between rappers DMX and Fredro Starr. It all began when Starr posted a You Tube video of himself doing a freestyle in which he talks about how X's involvement with a woman Starr was dating. During a recent interview, X responded by saying he's not concerned about Starr, and that Starr is just using him to get attention. X went on to add that Starr should stick to being a sticom "Moesha" gangsta, referring to Starr's hit 90's series with singer Brandy. So far, no comment from Starr. Singer Rihanna posted a tweet supporting ex-boyfriend Chris Brown on his day in court a few days ago. The singer let her ex know she's praying for him and wishes him the best. Tameka Raymond, ex-wife of R&B star Usher Raymond, conducted a three part interview with "Entertainment Tonight" in which she discusses the breakup of the couple's marriage. She revealed that Usher sleep with two of her bridesmaids, and that losing her son in a jet ski accident is the worse pain she's ever felt. She added that it's made her determined to fight for custody of her other children. The remainder of the interview will air tonight and tomorrow. Ever since hip hop mogul Chris Lighty's death was ruled a suicide, the former executive's friends and family have openly challenged the notion that Lighty would take his own life. Among them is Lighty's friend and client 50 Cent. He's taken his dissent a step further by hiring private investigators to look into Lightly's death. The G-Unit general stated that he can't wrap his head around the idea of Lighty shooting himself. Lighty's family ordered a second autopsy after the first one, conducted by the New York City coroner's office, delcared the death a suicide by gunshot to the head. The results of the new autopsy have not come in. In his will, the founder of Violator Management left all his assests to his wife, Veronica, with a trust set up for their children. It looks like hip hop new comer Azealia Banks has hit a bump in the road while promoting her new mixtape "Fantasea" when she was forced to cancel the release of the collection's next single due to a dispute with the producer. The track in question, "Esta Noche", uses a beat by Munchi, but Banks never sought permission for it. The producer took to Twitter to blast Banks and her team for making plans to release the song to iTunes without contacting him. Banks had already released artwork for the single before he got word of it. Banks and her team apparently attempted to resolve the matter with a payout, which didn't work well. The producer went on to assail Banks'

Tuesday Tales

Singer Chris Brown finally appeared in court for an audit of his court ordered community service hours, and it's been determined that he failed a drug test. Brown admitted to smoking marijuana in California, and has a prescription for the drug, but the hearing took place in his home state of Virginia. Marijuana is illegal in the state of Virginia, so only time will tell what will happen regarding that matter. The judge ordered another hearing regarding Brown's community service hours. He's due back in court in November. Court depositions are not fun, unless you're rapper Lil Wayne. The New Orleans native was asked a series of questions during a recent deposition, none of which he could answer. The rapper is in the process of suing producer Quincy Jones /// over a documentary centered around the rapper's life. Although he participated in the footage, Wayne claims the producer used his music in the film without his consent. Only time will tell when and how this will play out so stay tuned.  As mentioned previously, Def Jam Records tweeted that it had an announcement to make regarding singer Rihanna, but later deleted the tweet. Now, a press release has confirmed that the singer will preview her new album tomorrow, and a single, "Diamonds", will be released to radio at 8 p.m. tomorrow. It will be available on iTunes an hour later. That should be good news to fans. With fall quickly approaching, the networks are pulling out all the stops to get the attention of viewers this fall. Each major network has returning favorites as well some new shows lined up, and it's anyone's guest which shows will survive a full season and which ones won't. Stay tuned. On DVD: "Marvel's The Avengers", "Bond, 50", "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1" and "Damsels In Distress". On the tube: "New Girl" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars: All Stars Live" on ABC and "The Voice" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "End Of Watch" topped the weekend box office, earning over $13 million dollars. "House At The End Of The Street", "Trouble With The Curve", "Finding Nemo" and "Resident Evil: Retribution" round out the top five films of the week. It looks like fans may get an opportunity to see rapper Kanye West in a new light. Two sex tapes have surfaced with the rapper reportedly going on and on like the Energizer Bunny. His lawyer has filed a cease and desist order. The footage was reportedly stolen from the rapper's computer. Rapper Wiz Khalifa was involved in a hit and run. A woman has filed a complaint regarding an accident between she and the Pittsburgh MC were involved in  after a video shoot they worked on together. No word on a court date or damages sought. Rapper Soulja Boy was responded to the suit filed by a woman he hit while driving his Bentley. He says the woman is a racist. No word on a court date or the amount of damages sought. The Prime Time Emmy Awards aired last night with Jimmy Kimmel hosting. "The Daily Show", "The Amazing Race" and Claire Danes were all winners on this years telecast. Actor/comedian Tracy Morgan was in on a hilarious gag during the otherwise predictable ceremony. Only time will tell what next year's show will bring audiences. Usher, Rihanna and others performed during Clear Chanel's iHeart Festival in Las Vegas over the weekend. However, the thing people are talking about is the fact that Greenday frontman Billy Joe Armstrong ranted on stage when the band was asked to cut short it's performance. Armstrong cursed and smashed his guitar. Sometime later it was announced that he's heading into rehab just days before the band is set to release the first of three albums. Here's to his getting well soon. Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco has been flirting with the idea of retirement from the rap game for some time now. With the release of his fourth studio album coming tomorrow, the independent minded rapper focused on the issue again during an interview with Australia's Music Feeds TV. According to Lupe, he's contractually obligated to produce two more albums after "Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album Pt 1". One of those will be Pt 2 and the other will be a different album called "Skulls". Lupe says once the music he's working on currently is finished he'll cease making hip hop for commerical purposes., only returning when he feels artistically moved. He said he'll focus on his other projects, one being his electronic DJ act SNDCLSH and punk band Japanese Cartoon. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars: All Stars Live" on ABC and "The Voice" on NBC. Happy Monday!

Friday Facts

Rapper Roscoe Dash is now going in on Kanye West claiming he wrote two songs on the G.O.O.D Music compilation CD, "Cruel Summer", but wasn't given proper credit. He says he did it as a favor, then went on a Twitter rant about the matter. Meanwhile, Kanye West won't be releasing another as a website claimed. The website and album appear to be a  hoax. Common will release a new album in January. He'll work with producers No I.D., Kanye West and others. Should be a winner. Singer Beyonce Knowles and mom Tina have joined together to create a new line of baby items. The line will cost $60 each. No word on when the items will hit stores. Beyonce is also slated to perform at Alicia Keys's annual Black Ball which supports victims of child prostitution. Way to go! Wu Tang Clan member RZA will hit the road this fall on a tour to support his upcoming film, "The Man With The Iron Fist". The tour starts in November and should do well. Rapper 50 may have become friends with boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr, but he's cozing up to one of Mayweather's rivals. The G-Unit general is close to inking a deal with Manny Pacquiao to start a new promotion company together. According to Pacquiao's business advisor Michael Koncz, business discussions between the two are serious and have been going on for quite some time. Although he wouldn't say if a deal has been finalized, he did say that he and Fif have been in talks for almost two months and will definitely do something together. All this may lead some to wonder where this leaves Fif's friendship with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Koncz stated that the original plan was for the three to do something together and that may still happen. We'll see. Minus a few enthusiatic

Thursday Dish

For those who are tired of Chris Brown, reportedly there's an App now available that includes articles and images of the singer with a line drawn through them. No comment from Brown on the matter. Although the show has began it's new season, there's still rumors swirling regarding who will host "The X Factor". Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez are among those in the running for the gig, but nothing's been confirmed as yet. We'll have to wait for an official announcment. Pictures of Jay Z, Beyonce and President Obama have surfaced after hip hop's first couple hosted a fund raiser for the Commander and Chief. The nominations for the upcoming Soul Train music awards have been announced and Usher, R. Kelly and Kanye West are among those up for awards. Cedric The Entertainer will host the show, which will air in November. New Edition will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. Ladies love cool James indeed. LL Cool J will host the Grammy award nomination concert again. The show will air in December. Wyclef Jean has published his menior and in it he details his relationship with fellow Fugees member Lauryn Hill. He admits that the two had an affair and that Hill lied to him about the paternity of her child. No comment from Hill. Actor/writer/producer Tyler Perry cancelled a planned tour after learning of ticket scalpers in several cities. How sad. I'm sure there were plenty of fans looking forward to seeing him. Actress Amanda Bynes is probably thinking about the power of karma at the moment. Actress Lindsey Lohan posted a not so nice tweet regarding problems each has had. Ms Lohan recently hit a man with her car and is now back in prison. While there's no word on when she'll be released, it's safe to say that Lohan is out of control and needs help desparately. On the tube: "The X Factor" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Wipeout" on ABC and "SNL Weekly Update Thursday" on NBC. Happy Thursday!