Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Wednesday Roundup
Singer and "The Voice" judge Cee Lo Green is the target of a sexual battery investigation. While he's criss-crossing the country promoting his new Christmas album, authorities are looking into an assault that allegedly occurred in a Los Angeles restaurant. Several employees and a manager were interviewed, although police won't say who was assaulted, when or where the assault took place. Rapper Game is firing back at rapper 40 Glock over the suit he filed against him. As mentioned previously, the two got into a scuffle, which was taped, then went viral. Glock said Game drew a weapon on him and forced him to take the beating. Now, Game has taken to Twitter to threaten 40 Glock again, adding that the only reason 40 Glock contacted his lawyers is because he ran into a shrub while running away. Rihanna fans will have to safe their pennies if they intend to purchase the deluxe edition of the singer's next studio release, "Unapologetic". It will include among other things, a notebook with handwritten notes from the singer as well as a few other extras fans are sure to love. On word on when the CD hits stores. Fans of the show "Basketball Wives: LA" who thought a portion of the show was edited are correct. Model Brooke and Jackie Christy got into a nasty confrontation which was completely edited out of the show. Christy was seen with hair a bit disheveled during the episode. Only time will tell where things will go from here. The fall movie season rolls along with the release of the film 'Flight" starring Academy Award winner Denzel Washington. It's an action adventure film guaranteed to keep movie goers on the edge of their seats. "Flight" hit theaters on November 2. On the tube: "The X Factor" on Fox, "Survivor: Philippines" on CBS, "It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" on ABC and "Animal Practice" on NBC. Happy hump day!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Tuesday Tales
Rapper Kurupt released a statement regarding the death of former Blaque member Natina Reed thanking fans for their prayers and well wishes. The two have a 10-year-old son together. Meanwhile, more details have emerged regarding her death. It's been revealed that she was on her cell phone while crossing a busy street before being struck and killed. Her family has since released a statement warning others of the danger of using a cell phone while in traffic. A judge has made clear that he's not happy that rapper Lil Wayne not only missed a Monday morning court hearing in his suit against producer Quincy Jones, Weezy's lawyers played tapes where the Young Money CEO refused to answer questions. The judge called his behavior "unreasonable and irresponsible". Weezy is suing Quincy Jones for using his music in a documentary about him without permission. Jones, meanwhile counter sued saying Wayne knew he would use the music. Chris Brown continues to juggle women like a circus act. He attended a Halloween party with current girlfriend amid rumors regarding he and Rihanna and other women as well. Actress Stacy Dash must really need attention. She posted a picture of herself at a Republican event with Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan with a caption underneath. Rapper/actress Queen Latifah has inked a deal for a new talk show. The show ill air in November. Rapper ASAP Rocky's much anticipated album has been delayed again. The official reason now is that the album has to be remastered. In the meantime, rapper Nicki Minaj isn't delaying the release of her new lip gloss. The gloss, which will be in her signature color, pink, will arrive in stores on schedule. Her new reality series will air in November. Rapper/producer RZA is preparing for the release of his directorial debut, "The Man With The Iron Fist". He has other projects in the works as well. Now if we can just get another Wu Tang Clan album out of him and his Staten Island buddies! Pitbull fans will be happy to know that the rapper has been added to an already stellar line up of performers at the American Music Awards. Other performers set to take the stage include Nicki Minaj, Carrie Underwood and Pink, among others. In addition to performing, he's been nominated in two categories: Favorite Male Artist, Pop/Rock and Favorite Artist, Latin. He's known for his high energy performances, so AMA viewers should expect a musical party. The American Music Awards will air next month. On DVD: "The Campaign", "Ruby Sparks", "Safety Not Guaranteed" and "First Position". Q Parker of 112 releases his debut solo album "The Manual" today. On the tube: "Raising Hope" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars: All Stars" on ABC and "The Voice" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!
Monday, October 29, 2012
Monday Memo
The film "Argo" topped the weekend box office, earning over $12 million dollars. "Hotel Transylvania", "Cloud Atlas", "Paranormal Activity 4", "Silent Hill: Revelation 3D" round out the top five films of the week. Rapper Lil Wayne is currently recovering at his mother's home after his recent health scare. The rapper suffered what appeared to be a seizure on board his private plane, which had to make an emergency landing in Texas where he was taken to a hospital. Now, his representatives say he was exhausted and dehydrated. At any rate, he's doing much better now. After video of him attacking a woman believed to be the mother of his child, then saying those responsible for it's release were just broke and board, rapper Lil Reese has now gone into damage control by asking that others not judge him by his past. It appears his handlers may have played a part in the recent statement regarding the matter. Rapper 40 Glock is seeking damages from rapper Game stemming from a scuffle between the two sometime back. 40 Glock, who reportedly suffered several injuries during the scuffle, now says what's shown on the tape isn't all that occurred. He says Game drew a weapon on him and stated if he didn't take the beating, he'd kill him. So far, no response from Game. Cissy Houston, mother of the late Whitney Houston and granddaughter Bobbi Kristina have apparently come to an agreement regarding her inheritance. The teen will now receive $20 million dollars at 21, then the same amount again at 25. Houston's estate continues to grow. Some time ago the family attempted to block the inheritance. The members of the girl group Blaque are mourning the lost of group member Natina Reed. Reed was struck and killed by a car as she tried to cross a busy highway. Police as still trying to figure out what she was doing on the stretch of road. She leaves behind a 10-year-old son. Condolences to the Reed family. On the tube: "The X Factor" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars: All Stars" on ABC and "The Voice" on NBC. Happy Monday!
Friday, October 26, 2012
Friday Facts
Rapper Lil Wayne has rushed to the hospital after suffering seizure-like symptoms on board a private jet. The jet made an emergency landing in Texas where the Young Money Entertainment honcho was taken to an area hospital and treated. He has now been released and is reportedly doing better. Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs injuries sustained in a car crash in Los Angeles a few days ago are now reportedly more serious than he let on. According to his representatives, he's sustained neck, wrist and collarbone injuries, for which he's being treated. Here's wishing him well. Rapper Lil Reese now says haters are responsible for the released video of him assaulting a woman now identified as the mother of his child. He's shown punching the woman and then kicking her after she hit the ground. The rapper added that those responsible for releasing the clip must be broke and bored. After giving birth to a son, Egypt, Grammy winning singer Alicia Keys stated that she wanted to create an app for children. Well, the dream has become a reality with release of a story telling app called The Journals Of Mama Mae and LeeLee for children. Based loosely on the singer's childhood, the app tells the story a young New York City girl's relationship with her wise grandmother and features music produced by Keys. It was released for $3.99 through her company, AK Worldwide, and Bento Box Interactive. Keys says raising her son was the inspiration for the app. She'll soon be raising her young prince in a new mansion. Keys recently purchased Eddie Murphy's ten-acre home, which come equip with a bowling alley, indoor pool and private recording studio for $12 million dollars. In theaters this weekend: "Chasing Mavericks", "Cloud Atlas", "Fun Size" and "Silent Hill: Revelation 3D". On the tube: Kitchen Nightmares" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Shark Tank" on ABC and "Mockingbird Lane" on NBC. Make it a weekend!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Thursday Dish
Mediatakeout.com is now reported that singer Chris Brown's girlfriend is now pregnant. This after rumors that Brown spent time with at least two other women after spending time with Rihanna in Las Vegas. In other mediatakeout.com news, they're also saying Bobbi Kristina Brown is pregnant. They've posted a picture of the teen, which doesn't seem to confirm that she is expecting. Actress Lark Vorhees has denied her mother's claim that she's Bipolar after a People magazine published an interview with the actress in which she appeared to be unable to focus. Her mother has stated that it's been difficult to get her to take her prescribed medication. Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was involved in a serious car crash in Los Angeles. While an ambulance was called and no one was sent to the hospital, a photo does show the mogul sitting in grass. Here's wishing him the best. Actor/comedian Kat Williams has signed on to star in the fifth installment of "Scary Movie". This comes as the star was recently detained by authorities for suspicion of carrying a gun into a nightclub. No word on when the film will hit theaters. You can't always get what you want, unless you're a Rolling Stones fans. The legendary rock band is preparing to tour soon and have opened shows to fans in Paris. The tour should be an exciting one. Rapper Lil Wayne has revealed that he has over 90 songs he's done with rapper/producer Dr Dre in the can which have never seen the light of day. Wayne says Dre sends him songs and his does the rest. He added that it's a matter of when Dre wants to release the material. He added further that he's always up to working with Dre. Rapper Kendrick Lamar's long awaited major label debut, "good kid, m.A.A.d city", has received rave reviews from fans and critics alike, but the project has at least one outspoken detractor. Former Bad Boy Records rapper Shyne went on a Twitter rant and blasted the album for failing to live up to the hype. After his comments generated a a wave of backlash from Kendrick Lamar fans, Shyne stood by his opinion, but apparently didn't see the need to elaborate further. The press has had a different view of the album, which marks Lamar's major label debut and was executive produced by Dr Dre. Rap magazine XXL granted the album it's highest rating, while indie music website Pitchfork awarded it a lofty 9.5 out of 10. On the tube: "2012 World Series" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Last Resort" on ABC and "30 Rock" on NBC.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Wednesday Roundup
Singer Bobby Brown has been arrested for DUI. He was pulled over by police in Los Angeles when they smelled alcohol. Brown failed a field sobriety test, and was taken into custody. This makes Brown's second arrest in less than a year. Here's hoping he gets his life back on track soon. Meanwhile, he and late ex-wife Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina's new reality series "The Houstons: On Our Own" premieres on Lifetime. A man claiming to be Chris Brown is suing Rihanna. The man is suing, claiming among other things, she gave him herpes, which came from her homeland Barbados. He's asking for $10 million dollars and a restraining order against his fellow pop star. Is rapper Lil Wayne engaged? The rumors are swirling again after his new lady love was spotted wearing a huge rock. No word on a wedding date. In other Lil Wayne news, the rapper's new album, which has been delayed several times, looks like it will be released in December. Despite some beef between Pusha T of Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music, the album will include appearances by West and others. It should be another hit for the New Orleans rapper. Actress Stacy Dash is done. The former "Single Ladies" star, who has come under fire for voicing her support for GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney, recently posted a picture of her poling area with a caption underneath. In the meantime, others stars have voiced their opinion regarding Dash's choice. Actress Vivica A. Fox said she was unaware that Dash was a Republican, and that she doesn't understand why she would post a picture of herself in a red bathing suit with a flag behind her when she doesn't have a job. Kimora Lee Simmons said she thinks Dash is just trying to get attention since no one knows who she is. Will.i.am has remixed the theme song for "Entertainment Tonight". He's also refreshed the show's logo. Great news! President Obama will take part in a Q &A session to be broadcast on MTV live from the White House on Friday at 5pm. Voters will get an opportunity to have their questions answered in time for the November election. On the tube: "2012 World Series Live" on Fox, "Survivor: Philippines" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Animal Practice" on NBC. Happy hump day!
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Tuesday Tales
Mediatakeout.com is at it again. Shortly after the story about Chris Brown and Rihanna hanging out together in Las Vegas broke, the website posted pictures of Brown and an unidentified woman at a gas station. They each were in their own cars, while Brown's bodyguard handed the woman money to pay for her gas, then they each went they're separate ways.. Another photo shows a young woman leaving Brown's home a little disheveled as she appears to be crying. So far, no comment from Brown. After posting $150,000 bond, Miami rapper Gunplay is awaiting sentencing on armed robbery and aggravated assault charges stemming from an incident in April where he and an accomplice robbed a tax preparation office. He was released because the state couldn't prove he was a flight risk or a risk to the community. The incident was captured on video tape. If convicted, he could serve life in prison. Rapper Lil Wayne appeared at the NLCS recently and got the crowd going by leading them in a rendition of "Take Me Out To The Ball Game". Interesting. Congratulations to Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are in order. The two tied the knot in Italy. Rapper Wiz Khalifa and fiancee Amber Rose grace the cover the October/November issue of XXL magazine. The two discuss their relationship, the arrival of their child and Wiz's upcoming album. XXL magazine is on newsstands now. In other Wiz and Amber news, Rose recently revealed via Twitter the unborn child is a boy. While Wiz knew the sex of the baby, he was waiting until his better half was ready to go public. During an interview with MTV News, Wiz explained that the couple has begun the task of picking names. While they've yet to announce a due date for their bundle of joy, they are preparing for his arrival. Rapper David Banner is beefing up his acting resume. He's set to star in director Lee Daniels new film "The Butler". The film will also star Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey and Terrence Howard. No word on when the film will hit theaters. On DVD: "Blade Runner", "Magic Mike", "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" and "Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World". On the tube: "Raising Hope" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Dancing With The Stars: All-Stars Live" on ABC and "The Voice" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!
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