That’s right, Uncle L says he’s gettin’ played. The Sly Fox strikes again! Previously: LL Cool J To Appear On Sarah Palin’s Fox News Show

James Todd Smith will appear on McCain’s old partner’s new TV show this Thursday at 10 on Nas’ favorite network. C’mon, Uncle L. Oh well, guess he always was a true Black Republican. Huffington Post

Looks like the Distant Relatives have decided to take their union on the road. Oh be still, my heart, star. Dates on the other side. HHDX

Guess who’s wife put that shoot together? Ha! Anyways, Ci Ci’s back with a lot of help from Terius and Tricky. This ain’t wack but it ain’t great either. Insert shrug. Splash Sidebar: Ole girl shot a vid for her true comeback single.

The Bella got her way. Album in stores today.

That’s right, Bobby Ray is coming to the Big Apple and the Double R is a proud media sponsor. We hope to see you in the place with some pretty faces. Cop some tickets and kick it. Y’all ain’t got nothin’ on us. Ha!

I stand by my earlier tweet but that doesn’t mean that with the right material, Mr. Raymond still isn’t capable of a stellar performance. Last night, at Power 105.1’s P.C. Richard & Son Theater, Ush knocked this Stevie Wonder cover out the park. Guess my invite got lost in the mail. Right, Shondell? Peace: Darren Pfeffer

B.Dot hates all the making of flicks and endless behind the scenes of videos. Especially when they come out after the video’s release. As is, the case here. But how often do you see the Birdman this close to Marshall? Something about this, just doesn’t seem right. Ha. Derick G.

Sometimes rap news comes from the most unlikely sources. E! News correspondent Michael Yo claims that a new Dr. Dre and Jay-Z song will soon be released. Not sure if it’s from Detox or uptempo. Only time will tell if Mr. Yo is right. UHTN Previously: Dr. Dre To Jay-Z: “Come, Holla”

After puttin’ his last three albums out through EMI/Capitol, Crack signed to Koch, pardon me, E1 Music and reunites with his former Relativity boss Alan Grunblatt. Who says you can’t come home again? Now let’s just get that “Slow Down” in rotation. That joint’s still a problem! Don’t blow it. Double XL