Today, an Arizona judge sentenced rapper DMX to six months in a Phoenix jail for violating his probation by regularly using drugs, court officials said.

The former chart-topper, whose legally known as Earl Simmons, was also placed on 20 months probation by Maricopa County Court Commissioner Christine Mulleneaux.

He was arrested last week after authorities said he admitted to using cocaine and not complying with the terms of his treatment plan.

The 39-year-old New York native faced five counts of violating probation.

With a rap sheet just as long as his Def Jam Records discography, DMX -- who also had a promising acting career -- has a long history of arrests on charges ranging from animal cruelty to reckless driving and weapons possession.

With Oscar Award season behind her, Gabourey Sidibe is still making headlines.

All the buzz seems to be about her weight, though.

It seems that everyone has been is weighing in on the 'Precious' star's weight and health, causing a whirlwind of comments debating whether or not the topic is hurtful or helpful.

Last week shock jock radio personality Howard Stern cautioned Sidibe to seek help immediately before she encounters future fatal health issues.

Some took offense to Stern's brash comments including the actress' mother, Alice Tan Ridley, who told him to "get a life."

And then a weight loss company -- Acai Supply -- has approached the 26-year-old to provide her with a year's worth of their product.

Since stunning the boxing world in 2005 with his retirement announcement, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has re-branded himself to help rehabilitate his tainted image.

Within the last year the Brooklyn, New York native has made appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show to talk candidly about his troubled past, which included domestic/drug abuse. The boxing legend showcased a more livid and detailed account of his career in the James Toback documentary, 'Tyson.' The award-winning film wasn't the last time fans would see him on the silver screen, he also demonstrated his sense of humor in the hit comedy comedy, 'The Hangover.'

As if seeing "Iron Mike" crooning to Phil Collins' classic 'In the Air Tonight' wasn't amusing enough, Tyson's next venture may portray the former heavyweight as a lightweight.

While celebrating his 22nd birthday over the weekend in Las Vegas, reality star Robert Kardashian had wedding bells on his mind.

The younger sibling of the Kardashian sisters professed to People that he will be the next family member to tie the knot.

"I guarantee you it will be me," he revealed, adding, "I do not have a girlfriend, I'm not with no lady."

They say there's nothing like a mother's love.

And that's a good thing for one of Hollywood's most raved about break-out actresses.

Gabourey Sidibe's mom is dismissing controversial remarks made by syndicated radio personality Howard Stern about the Oscar-nominated actress' weight.

Alice Tan Ridley, a powerhouse vocalist who performs in New York City subway stations for a living, said that the legendary shock jock should "get a life" during an interview with the TV show 'Inside Edition.'

Sidibe, the star of the Lee Daniels-directed drama 'Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' By Sapphire,' was nominated for Best Actress but lost the award to Sandra Bullock on March 7.

As previously reported by BV Newswire, Stern and his sidekick Robin Quivers incited a firestorm of controversy for their comments about the 26-year-old actress.

Ray CharlesThe long awaited musical theater production based on the life of late, great music icon Ray Charles will finally make its way to Broadway this fall.

'Unchain My Heart, the Ray Charles Musical' is set to begin previews Oct. 8 at a Shubert theater to be announced.

Sheldon Epps, the artistic director of the Pasadena Playhouse – where the show originated in 2007, will direct the revamped production, which will feature a score by Charles and a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks.

CAN YOU GUESS WHAT OCHO CINCO STANDS FOR?
If you thought Terrell Owens loved the limelight, get a load of that Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson. Besides posing nude on a mock up cover of ESPN magazine and supposedly jump-starting a line of extra large condoms, the Cincinnati Bengals star player is making sure he diversifies so he becomes the ultimate athlete turned entertainer. The Hershey bar-colored jock recently joined the cast of 'Dancing with the Stars,' and he's busy planning another television venture – his very-own VH1 show.

"People think they know Ocho Cinco. Well, they're really gonna know me now," he told the magazine. "We've already filmed a whole season of stuff. VH1. BET. MTV. Everyone wants it. VH1 is offering more money than the rest."

VH1 wins.

In the same vein as Ray J's 'For the Love of Ray J' and Flavor Flav's 'Flavor of Love,' Johnson's upcoming dating reality show, 'The Tournament' will follow the 32 year-old as he looks for his main squeeze. This summer, the father of four will choose 16 women from the four regions of the country to compete for his love and affection.

Cameras caught Ochocinco, as he is known (it means eight five in Spanish), last week jogging in a Los Angeles park wearing nothing but sneakers. The charismatic cat has said he is crushing hard for 'Modern Family' star Sofia Vergara. But until she reciprocates his feelings, or his other crush, 'Dancing' co-star Kate Gosselin, he's searching for Miss Right.

Johnson makes his debut on 'Dancing with the Stars' March 22 and his dating show will premiere in July 2010. [EURWEB]