Thursday Dish

Rapper Lil Wayne has responded to the diss from rapper Pit Bull on the track "Harlem Shake". He took to Twitter with a statement saying he thought he and the Miami rapper were cool. It appears that Pitbull took exception to Weezy's inflammatory statements regarding the city. Wayne did call in to a Miami radio station to apologize to fans for some of his remarks, although he's refused to back down regarding statements made about Miami Heat players Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. We'll have to wait and see where things go from here. More rumors regarding singer Chris Brown have surfaced. Mediatake.com is reporting that his ex-girlfriend is now dating rapper Kendrick Lamar, and Lamar and Brown are close friends. Don't know how that will effect the friendship from this point. Sad news out the world of music. Former Temptations member Richard Street was died. He was 70. He checked into St Rose Dominican Hospital after suffering back pain and difficulty breathing. Doctors discovered a blood clot on his lung. He sang on such hits as "Papa Was A Rollin Stone", "Hey Girl", "Heavenly" and "Masterpiece". He proceeds another former Temptations member Damon Harris in death by only days. He is survived by his wife Cindy and children Richard, "Ricky" Jr, Nicole, Brandy and Brandon. Funeral services are scheduled for next week in Cypress California. Condolences to the family of Richard Street. This weekend's episode of "Saturday Night  Live" may just get a tad bit funnier. Actor/comedian Kevin Hart will co-host this weeks show and is sure to keep the audience in stitches. "Saturday Night Live" airs Saturday at 11:30. Oprah Winfrey's "Master Class" is set to begin a new season of celebrity interviews. Singer Alicia Keys will be among the guest. She'll discuss  her relationship with husband Swizz Beatz and his ex-wife Mashonda. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Zero Hour" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy  Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Singer Bobby Brown has been sentenced t o 55 days in jail for DUI stemming from an arrest in Los Angeles last October. Brown also has to attend 3 AA meetings a week. It's the singer's third DUI. Singer Chris Brown revealed during an interview with British newspaper The Mirror that his biggest regret and mistake f his life was beating girlfriend Rihanna. While, he didn't go into details, Brown did admit the their altercation did spiral out of control. He added that they've done a lot of making up. Meanwhile, Rihanna has placed a restraining order against the man who broke into her California home some time back. Tonight's episode of "Law & Order: SVU" is based on the 2009 assault of Rihanna. Rapper 50 Cent is alleging that he and model Amber Rose had a romantic encounter. It's unclear when the encounter occurred and no other comments on the matter have been made. 50 certainly knows how to stir things up. Just when it appeared that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were set to move into the Beverly Hills home they purchased, it's not rumored that they haven't purchased the home at all. No reason has been given. Hip hop has been said to be a young man's sport, but how young is too young. Family members of 9-year-old rapper Luie "Lil Poopy" Rivera Jr. say that Massachusetts authority's investigation into whether the aspiring rapper is a victim of child neglect is racially motivated. Brockton police have asked state and child welfare officials to look into the daily life of the French Montana affiliate after he was featured in a local newspaper for his music. A video of the pint-sized rapper performing a freestyle over Montana's hit "Pop That" has just gone viral and it has some questioning the morality of his lyrics. It features him hitting a woman on the rear as she dances. Rivera's attorney Joseph Krowski Jr stated that he's a well-adjusted fourth grader who lives a good live and earns good grades. Police have not filed any criminal charges and the  Department of Children and Families will be looking into the rappers home life. We'll have to wait and see what happens. Future revealed that he's in the studio. No word on when any new material will be released. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "Survivor: Caramaon: Fans Vs Favorites" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Whitney" on NBC. Happy hump day!

Tuesday Tales

Singer Janet Jackson has confirmed her marriage to her long time beau. The two wed in a private ceremony, according to a statement to "Entertainment Tonight". They added that their wedding gifts to each other were contributions to each of their favorite children's charities. They asked that their privacy be respected as they celebrate the joy. Congratulations to the happy couple. Rapper Gunplay is a free man. Armed robbery charges against the Rick Ross-affiliated rapper were dropped by a judge after the victim in the case refused to cooperate. The MC said in a statement that he's happy and blessed with the outcome and intends to focus on his music. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West appear on the cover of a French magazine and it's causing quite a stir, considering Ms Kardashian stated from this point on she wants to keep her private life private. Meanwhile, during a recent concert, a fan video taped West singing, after which he discussed the Taylor Swift incident of a few years back, how he still believes Beyonce still should have won the award and his thoughts on the Grammys. Sad news  out of the world of R&B. Cleotha Staples, founding member of the legendary R&B group the Staple Singers died Friday, February 21 in Chicago after a bout with Alzheimer's disease. She was 78. Formed in a church  basement in 1948, the Staple Singers rocked the gospel circuit for over a decade before bursting on to the mainstream pop scene in the 1960s. Their hits include "Respect Yourself" and "I'll Take You There". The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005. Sister Mavis said in a statement that the group will continue. She and sister Yvonne will keep singing to keep sister Cleotha and father Pops Staples legacies alive. Mavis also revealed that she's just completed a new album with Jeff Tweedy. Father Roebuck "Pops" Staples, who formed the group, died in 2000. Her legacy will live on. Singer Beyonce has been enlisted by Virgin Media to headline the 18th annual V Festival in the UK. join Kings of Leon, Kendrick Lamar, Ellie Goulding and Calvin Harris on what is sure to be an exciting show. On DVD: "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt 2 & Pt 1 Extended Edition", "The Master, Chasing Mavericks" and "Holy Motors". On the tube: "Raising Hope" on Fox, "NCIS" on CBS, "Celebrity Wife Swap" on ABC and "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" on NBC. Happy Tuesday!

Monday Memo

The film "Identity Thief" topped the weekend box office, earning over $93 million. "Snitch", "Escape From Planet Earth", "Safe Haven" and "A Good Day To Die Hard" all round out the top five films of the week. Hollywood's biggest night took place last night. The Academy Awards were handed out with much fanfare. Jennifer Lawson won Best Actress, while Daniel Day Lewis took home the Best Actor Oscar. Anne Hathaway took home Best Supporting Actress, while Christoph Waltz won Best Supporting Actor. "Argo" was named Best Picture. Adele won Best Original Song for "Skyfall".  Shirley Bassey, Adele and Jennifer Hudson all performed. Host Seth McFarland brought his edgy wit to his hosting duties, but went too far when mentioning on-again, off-again couple Chris Brown and Rihanna.  As if he hasn't been in the new enough the last few weeks, rapper Lil Wayne is in the new yet again. He's been advised to contact a Miami rapper the next time he mentions the city. Former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight has two arrest warrants out, both for driving with a suspended license. Knight will have to pay a fine. Meanwhile, he and Snoop Dogg, aka Snoop Lion are BFFs. The two have partied together, and Snoop even Instagramed a picture of the two together with the caption that read "miss those Death Row days". Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have confirmed that the couple are expecting a baby girl. A friend of the couple told Us Weekly that they're "over the moon" by the news. Since both mom and dad are into fashion, the baby will be one of the best dressed infants in the world. No word on whether they have any names picked out just yet. It'll be interesting to see what contestants have in store for viewers on Fox's "American Idol". The ladies and gentlemen have performed, finalist have been selected and it's on to the next part of the competition. The season has started on a high note, we'll have to wait and see what else is in store. On the tube: "Bones" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "The Bachelor" on ABC and "The Biggest Loser" on NBC. Happy  Monday!

Friday Facts

Congratulations to model Amber Rose and rapper Wiz Khalifa are in order. The two became the proud parents of a baby boy. Wiz posted a photo of himself in scrubs with a caption that read "daddy time". All are doing well. After serving a two-year prison sentence for gun possession, it looks like rapper Ja Rule may be heading right back for tax evasion. No word on a sentencing date. The family of Emmet Till posted an open letter to rapper Lil Wayne on Vibe magazine's web site. They asked that he help educate people on the murdered teen. No word on when or if Wayne will do that. The Academy Awards will air Sunday night and it's anyone's guest who will win the golden statue. "Lincoln", "Django Unchained" and "Argo" are all nominated for Best Picture, while Jennifer Lawrence and Sally Field are just two of the nominess for Best Actress. The show will be hosted by "Family Guy" creator Seth McFarland. The show airs on Sunday at 8 p.m.

Thursday Dish

It looks like rapper C Murder won't be leaving prison any time soon. A judge has denied yet another appeal in his first degree murder case. The rapper and his lawyers say he was convicted due to shaky evidence. Fans will recall he was charged with killed a young man outside a New Orleans nightclub. We'll have to wait and see where things go from here. Rapper Ja Rule is now a free man. He was released today after serving a two-year sentence for gun possession. "Love & Hip Hop" star K Michelle caused quite a stir when during an interview she referred to both singer Lyfe Jennings and "Real Housewives Of Atlanta" star NeNe Leakes' significant other as gay. Jennings heard about the comments and stated he'll never tour with her ever. Meanwhile, Leakes confronted Michelle about the comments only to be greeted with a slap. Oh how lady like. Rapper Wale recently let it be known what will happen to anyone who dears to disrespect him. He was attending a Toronto Raptors game when announcer Matt Devlin took some sarcastic jabs at him. He took to Twitter to warn Devlin to watch his mouth and his clearly seen walking to the announcer both visibly angry. The A Raptors rep told web site TMZ that Devlin's remark was just him making fun of himself for not knowing who Wale was. The rep added that they've tried reaching out to Wale's management company to see how they can turn the incident into a positive adding that they'd invite him to join Devlin in the announce booth. So far, there's no word on when of if the rapper will take the Raptors up on their offer. Singer Rihanna has been busy posting photos again. She posted photos of herself on the beach and another with boyfriend Chris Brown. Here's wishing the two the best of luck. Model Amber Rose dispelled the rumor that she was having her baby by saying she hasnt' delivered. She is due soon, however. Rapper Lil Wayne doesn't regret much of what he said during his All-Star weekend rant, except the part about "F*** Lebron". He said he doesn't regret what he said or being who he is. He did apologize to the city of Miami for the apparent misunderstanding. He went on to explain the origin of his problems with the Miami Heat organization by saying it all began with a verbal back and forth between he and Dwyane Wade two weeks ago when the Heat was playing the Los Angeles Lakers. He also revealed why he assumed he was banned from NBA All-Star weekend. He was set to perform with Alicia Keys during the halftime show, but was then told he was no longer on the bill and was denied tickets to the Sunday game. He added that the NBA has since contacted him to explain that NBA Commissioner David Stern made the decision to keep him away from All-Star activities to ensure there would be no further incidents between the rapper and Heat players. So far, no one from the Miami Heat organization has responded to Wayne's account of the events. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS, "Zero Hour" on ABC and "Community" on NBC. Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Roundup

Actress Gabrielle Union reportedly had some choice words for the woman who claims she's been sleeping with her beau Dwayne Wade. Union called the woman batty and crazy. She then Instagramed a picture of Wade helping her with her lines saying Wade is with her. Union has a new film due out soon.  Actress KeKe Palmer has some choice words for those who think she shouldn't play Chili in the TLC biopic. She said people kill her and that Angela Bassett doesn't look like Tina Turner, but killed the role. It's about acting and not what people look like. Everyone tuned in to the Beyonce interview with Oprah Winfrey. 1.8 million viewers watched "Oprah's Next Chapter". Looks like things are looking up for Winfrey's network. Music mogul Clive Davis, responsible for guiding the careers of Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Santana and others, has a new autobiography due out soon, and he reveals in the book that he's bisexual. He says he's had it with people who don't think anyone can be bisexual. He's currently in a relationship with a man after ending a marriage to a woman some years ago. Reality star Kim Kardashian is dispelling rumors that sister Khloe got axed from Fox's "The X Factor". At any rate, she won't be returning to the show. There's been no word on a replacement. Model Amber Rose is reportedly in labor, and ready for a water birth. She and fiance Wiz Khalifa want him to be the first to see and touch the bundle of joy. Let's hope he's sober when that happens. Singer Chrisette Michelle was forced to cancel a performance in New York City after suffering a ruptured appendix. The singer was hospitalized as the result of a case of appendicitis. She experience abdominal pain during her soundcheck. She took to her Twitter account to update fans on her condition saying she's going to be fine. After the release of her mixtape "Audio Visual Presentation: Audrey Hepburn" last December, the Grammy Award-winning star is set to hit the road with Keyshia Cole on the "Woman To Woman" tour, which kicks off on March 28 in Westbury NY. She's also preparing her fourth studio album for a 2013 release. The first single, "A Couple Forevers", is already picking up steam. Here's wishing the singer a speedy recovery. On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "Survivor: Caramoan: Fans Vs Favorites" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Whitney" on NBC. Happy hump day!