Bring That Week Back: Week of Feb. 15

Check out the week's hottest stories in pictures!

Tyler Perry as Madea - Madea is a household name and helped make Tyler Perry a mogul. The pistol-packing mama has starred in several stage plays and films. Perry can credit Madea for making him a household name!(Photo: Courtesy Lionsgate Entertainment)

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No More Madea? - Madea is back in "Madea Goes To Jail." But could this be the end? Tyler Perry tells JET magazine that Madea fans will probably get to see her hit the big screen one more time. But when he's done, he'll be done. Hopefully we'll continue to witness Madea do things her way for a long time.

Headed to Court? - Rihanna could be headed to a courtroom over allegations that she tattooed three willing fans with umbrellas and the letter R at East Side Ink in New York, singersroom.com reports. According to the city's health code, only licensed tattoo artists can administer tattoos. If convicted, Rihanna could be slapped with misdemeanor charges and up to $1,000 in penalty fees.

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Apology Not Accepted? - Ri Ri wants Chris to know that his apology doesn't mean much. While the "Umbrella" crooner has declined to officially comment on the apology, a source told the Chicago Sun-Times, “All of us, including Rihanna, don’t understand how he can say he’s sorry on the one hand, but still… does not admit any guilt...He should have expressed more contrition.”

He's Out - Meanwhile, Brown has taken his name off the shortlist for Nickelodeon's popular Kids' Choice Awards scheduled for March 28, after his nomination for favorite male singer and song sparked a controversy. Thousands of parents signed a petition calling on Nickelodeon to toss him out after his alleged attack last month on pop star Rihanna for which he now faces assault charges. Nickelodeon said it respects Brown's decision.

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‘Sorry and Saddened’ - Meanwhile, Brown says he's seeking counseling from clergy, family and friends and is committed to "emerging a better person." In his statement, Brown doesn't mention what he is so "sorry and saddened" about, saying he can't discuss specifics because the case is in the legal system. He also says much of what has been reported in the media about the incident is wrong. But, again, he doesn't get into specifics.

Ease Up - Jay-Z wants people to ease up off of Rihanna with some of the vicious comments that have been made about her beat down. He's calling on fans to think of her like "your sister or mom" who suffered abuse. The hip-hop mogul helped Rihanna launch her career and some reports said he was furious with Chris Brown, for allegedly beating her up after a pre-Grammys party last weekend.

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Ease Up - Jay-Z wants people to ease up off of Rihanna with some of the vicious comments that have been made about her beat down. He's calling on fans to think of her like "your sister or mom" who suffered abuse. The hip-hop mogul helped Rihanna launch her career and some reports said he was furious with Chris Brown, for allegedly beating her up after a pre-Grammys party last weekend.

Brown's Dad Speaks - Chris Brown's biological dad said that his real fans wouldn't leave his side over one incident. He told PEOPLE magazine that there are "two sides to every story...If you are on his side, you are on his side. Just because someone trips, if you are truly a fan, you are not going to demonize him instantaneously." Brown's pop said that the singer is "very remorseful" and "very concerned about the situation and he wants to make sure that [Rihanna's] okay."

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Brown's Dad Speaks - Chris Brown's biological dad said that his real fans wouldn't leave his side over one incident. He told PEOPLE magazine that there are "two sides to every story...If you are on his side, you are on his side. Just because someone trips, if you are truly a fan, you are not going to demonize him instantaneously." Brown's pop said that the singer is "very remorseful" and "very concerned about the situation and he wants to make sure that [Rihanna's] okay."

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She's Out - The wife of ex-NBA star Jayson Williams just filed for divorce. Tanya Young Williams claims the ex-baller is “cruel and inhumane” and that it's unsafe to live with him. She also claims he likes cocaine, going down on White girls and peeing in the sink. Tanya wants a cut of Jayson’s assets, their New York home, sole custody of their two kids, spousal support and other stuff. Williams is awaiting retrial for allegedly shooting his chauffeur to death.

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She's Out - The wife of ex-NBA star Jayson Williams just filed for divorce. Tanya Young Williams claims the ex-baller is “cruel and inhumane” and that it's unsafe to live with him. She also claims he likes cocaine, going down on White girls and peeing in the sink. Tanya wants a cut of Jayson’s assets, their New York home, sole custody of their two kids, spousal support and other stuff. Williams is awaiting retrial for allegedly shooting his chauffeur to death.

Wife Beheading - The founder of an Islamic TV station in upstate New York was arrested this week for literally chopping down his wife. Authorities say Muzzammil Hassan was charged with second-degree murder after police found the decapitated body of his wife, Aasiya Hassan, at the station in the Buffalo suburb of Orchard Park. Hassan's wife had filed for divorce on Jan. 6.

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Wife Beheading - The founder of an Islamic TV station in upstate New York was arrested this week for literally chopping down his wife. Authorities say Muzzammil Hassan was charged with second-degree murder after police found the decapitated body of his wife, Aasiya Hassan, at the station in the Buffalo suburb of Orchard Park. Hassan's wife had filed for divorce on Jan. 6.

Ray J Drama - Ray J’s reality show, which launched last week, has already been struck by scandal with former contestant Monica ‘Danger’ Leon alleging she is more than three months pregnant with the singer’s love-child. Apparently Danger became pregnant ironically after their condom broke. To make the situation even more complex, Danger is now engaged to marry Nick Cannon’s brother, Gabriel. Ray J reportedly denies he’s the father.

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Ray J Drama - Ray J’s reality show, which launched last week, has already been struck by scandal with former contestant Monica ‘Danger’ Leon alleging she is more than three months pregnant with the singer’s love-child. Apparently Danger became pregnant ironically after their condom broke. To make the situation even more complex, Danger is now engaged to marry Nick Cannon’s brother, Gabriel. Ray J reportedly denies he’s the father.

Deadbeat Dad - Former 2 Live Crew member Luther Campbell was arrested in Miami on Tuesday for failing to pay more than $10,000 in child support. According to the Miami Herald, the rapper will be released from prison when he pays the full amount due to Shakera Morgan, the mother of one of his children.

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Deadbeat Dad - Former 2 Live Crew member Luther Campbell was arrested in Miami on Tuesday for failing to pay more than $10,000 in child support. According to the Miami Herald, the rapper will be released from prison when he pays the full amount due to Shakera Morgan, the mother of one of his children.

Another Beatdown - Suge Knight was on the losing end of yet another scrap. This time the knockout reportedly came from Akon’s manager. It all went down at a private party at the W Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ — where Suge was attending a private party for NBA All-Star weekend. This is the second time in nine months that Suge got beat down.

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Another Beatdown - Suge Knight was on the losing end of yet another scrap. This time the knockout reportedly came from Akon’s manager. It all went down at a private party at the W Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ — where Suge was attending a private party for NBA All-Star weekend. This is the second time in nine months that Suge got beat down.

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UPDATE - Usher's wife, Tameka Foster Raymond, was released from a hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil Monday. She was sent home 11 days after she was admitted late last month. She was in to recover from a heart attack she suffered shortly before she was to have plastic surgery. A spokeswoman for the doctor who was to perform the surgery said last week that Usher's wife suffered cardiac arrest while being put under before having what the doctor's rep says would have been a "simple liposuction."

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UPDATE - Usher's wife, Tameka Foster Raymond, was released from a hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil Monday. She was sent home 11 days after she was admitted late last month. She was in to recover from a heart attack she suffered shortly before she was to have plastic surgery. A spokeswoman for the doctor who was to perform the surgery said last week that Usher's wife suffered cardiac arrest while being put under before having what the doctor's rep says would have been a "simple liposuction."

Oh Lawd - U.S. Sen. Roland Burris now acknowledges trying to raise money for ousted Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. Word of this comes after he had previously denied the allegation when testifying under oath to a state House panel that recommended the governor's impeachment. Burris insists he never actually raised money for the ex-governor. But the fact that he tried to do so is likely to increase calls for his resignation.

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Oh Lawd - U.S. Sen. Roland Burris now acknowledges trying to raise money for ousted Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. Word of this comes after he had previously denied the allegation when testifying under oath to a state House panel that recommended the governor's impeachment. Burris insists he never actually raised money for the ex-governor. But the fact that he tried to do so is likely to increase calls for his resignation.

Black Love - President Obama kicked off his first Valentine’s Day weekend in the White House making sure his boo had a specially ordered cake. “Ten days before Valentine’s Day the first husband placed his order for the Triple Chocolate Enrobed Brownie Cake from Bake Me a Wish,” PEOPLE reports. The $40 dessert is described as a "moist and fudgy brownie cake...enrobed in rich chocolate.”

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Black Love - President Obama kicked off his first Valentine’s Day weekend in the White House making sure his boo had a specially ordered cake. “Ten days before Valentine’s Day the first husband placed his order for the Triple Chocolate Enrobed Brownie Cake from Bake Me a Wish,” PEOPLE reports. The $40 dessert is described as a "moist and fudgy brownie cake...enrobed in rich chocolate.”

Go 'Head Stevie - Stevie Wonder is one of the musicians who paid tribute to Barack Obama on the campaign trail and at the Inaugural Concert the Sunday before Obama was sworn in. Now, the White House is planning a concert to honor Wonder. The president and first lady Michelle Obama will present Wonder with a Library of Congress award on Feb. 25. The concert will be broadcast the following day on PBS.

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Go 'Head Stevie - Stevie Wonder is one of the musicians who paid tribute to Barack Obama on the campaign trail and at the Inaugural Concert the Sunday before Obama was sworn in. Now, the White House is planning a concert to honor Wonder. The president and first lady Michelle Obama will present Wonder with a Library of Congress award on Feb. 25. The concert will be broadcast the following day on PBS.

Big Shoes to Fill - Barack Obama has a really big shoe to fill. And no, we aren't talking about trying to fix the economy and save the auto industry. The new president has a new present: a size 23 sneaker autographed by Shaquille O’Neal. He got it when he arrived in Phoenix on Tuesday for a stop to promote his economic policies. Shaq, who plays for the Phoenix Suns, wasn't there to deliver the gift in person.

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Big Shoes to Fill - Barack Obama has a really big shoe to fill. And no, we aren't talking about trying to fix the economy and save the auto industry. The new president has a new present: a size 23 sneaker autographed by Shaquille O’Neal. He got it when he arrived in Phoenix on Tuesday for a stop to promote his economic policies. Shaq, who plays for the Phoenix Suns, wasn't there to deliver the gift in person.

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Divorce Details - More details on what led to Kelis filing for divorce from Nas seven months into her pregnancy are starting to leak. Now, it’s being speculated that Nas may have thrown a glass of Patron in Kelis’ face before abandoning her at a London club, MediaTakeOut.com reports. The report says Kelis was in tears following the incident.

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Nas Jr. - Kelis and Nas are preggers. And guess what? The sonagram showed that they're having a boy. The Def Jam rapper told globalgrind.com, "I'm having my first son!!!!!"

Passion for Fashion - Russell Simmons is coming to a Wal-Mart near you. Actually it's his new clothing line. Simmons' American Classic line will sell for between $9.99 and $29 with most of the line being priced at less than $15. The line will include knit and woven shirts, sweater vests, jeans, casual sports shoes and more. The line debuted on Sunday, Feb. 15, in a Chicago-area Wal-Mart.

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Passion for Fashion - Russell Simmons is coming to a Wal-Mart near you. Actually it's his new clothing line. Simmons' American Classic line will sell for between $9.99 and $29 with most of the line being priced at less than $15. The line will include knit and woven shirts, sweater vests, jeans, casual sports shoes and more. The line debuted on Sunday, Feb. 15, in a Chicago-area Wal-Mart.

Death Ruled Homicide - Michael Jackson's death has been ruled a homicide. That means it's more likely that criminal charges will be filed against the doctor who was with Jackson when he died. A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press the coroner has determined that a fatal combination of drugs was given to Jackson hours before he died in June.

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Yard Sale - Michael Jackson is having a garage sale. The cash-strapped singer is selling some of his most-treasured possessions – like his Swarovski crystal glove seen in the 1983 "Billie Jean" music video, stage costumes, jewelry, his luxury tour bus, awards and more – in hopes of raising up to $2 million.

Calling On Will - T.I. has his own mentor: Will Smith. Tip calls Will when he has a dilemma on his MTV show “T.I.’s Road to Redemption: 45 Days To Go,” and needs advice. In the new docu-series, T.I. takes seven at-risk kids and tries to lead them to make better choices by placing them in certain situations that might make them want to change their “hustling” ways.

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Calling On Will - T.I. has his own mentor: Will Smith. Tip calls Will when he has a dilemma on his MTV show “T.I.’s Road to Redemption: 45 Days To Go,” and needs advice. In the new docu-series, T.I. takes seven at-risk kids and tries to lead them to make better choices by placing them in certain situations that might make them want to change their “hustling” ways.