Rick Ross has taken his on-going beef with 50 Cent and G-Unit to a new level. The Florida rapper reportedly thanked 50 in the “Thank-You” section of his group Triple C’s new album “Custom Cars & Cycles.” In the “Rick Ross Thanks” section, the rapper said he appreciated his short-lived rap beef with 50 Cent. “I have to thank all the haters who prayed this day would never come…,” Ross’ comments read. “I rebuke you!! I have to thank Curtis ‘Woodface’ Jackson…crushing you gave me the confidence I needed to take over the whole game! It’s ours now… ‘May all my enemies and foes stumble and fall’ - Psalm 27 The Biggest Boss you seen thus far. ROSSSSSS”

Oscar-winning rapper Eminem is reportedly goign to star in an upcoming 3-D horror film with an hip hop theme, according to multiple reports. There are not many details about the project (titled “The Shady Talez”) but the reports out there say Eminem will also produce the film which is set to be released next year. Described as a between The Twilight Zone and Creep Show, the movie will also be produced by DJ Classicz. Other reports say there will be a four-issue comic book series released alongside the movie. Dennis Dennehy, Eminem’s publicist, said that nothing is set in stone yet. “There’s been talks,” he said, “but [I] can’t confirm anything yet.” Anyone remember “Hip Hop Witch”? hmmm..

In related news, Eminem recently starred in last summer’s Adam Sandler slash Seth Rogan comedy/drama “Funny People.” Writer slash Director Judd Apatow dropped the first news saying “Marshall Mathers is in it. I still don’t know [how it happened.] I was scared to pitch jokes to him then I realized his songs are as nasty as anything that has ever been spoken. There is no way to offend him.”

In further “Video” news, Eminem’s “Till I Collapse” track featuring Nate Dogg was used on the trailer for the upcoming “Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2″ video game. The beat of song, which was on Eminem’s “The Eminem Show” album, is first used showing scenes from the game then later Eminem’s rhymes start and later Nate Dogg’s chorus is featured.

Yesterday (November 5th), 50 Cent hosted the first of 6 screenings for his “Before I Self Destruct” film, included in his upcoming album of the same name. At the AMC Kips Bay 15 Theater in New York. 50 first welcomed everyone to the event saying “I had to chance to write, produce and direct my first project…I want to thank everyone for coming out, for me this is an opportunity to show the cause and effect within the story telling process…to be able to tell the story with more depth, having an hour and half to do it, you can show a person a lifetime.”

50 did acknowledge the leak of his album (well kind of) stating “It’s easy to steal a song, it’s only 3 minutes so it probably takes 3 seconds to get it your computer but it’s hard to steal a movie.” The next “Before I Self Destruct” screening will be in Atlanta, GA on Saturday (November 7th) at Movies ATL (3760 Princeton Lakes Pkwy SW).

In related news, 50 Cent also put out yesterday (November 5th) what he calls an “official movie music video” titled “Stretch (Crime Wave Pt 2)” from his upcoming “Before I Self Destruct” album.

More footage from Rihanna’s interview with reporter Diane Sawyer on 20/20 landed online today, showing the singer discussing the highly publicized domestic dispute with Chris Brown last February. Rihanna claims that their argument started when they were driving away from a Grammy Awards party and Chris got a text message from another woman. “I caught him in a lie, and he wouldn’t tell the truth. And I wouldn’t drop it,” the singer told Diane Sawyer. “I couldn’t take that he kept lying to me, and he couldn’t take that I wouldn’t drop it. It escalated into him being violent towards me. And it was ugly.”

Rihanna then went on to explain why getting out of Chris Brown’s car was one of the only options she had, as she didn’t know what else to do. “I was battered. I was bleeding. I was swollen in my face. There was no way of me getting home. My next option was to get out the car and start walking in a gown and a bloody face. So I really don’t know what was my plan. I didn’t have a plan,” she says. “That whole night was not part of my plan,” she adds profoundly.

TNA Impact on Spike TV
Taped in Orlando, Fla.
Source: Prowrestling.net

[Q1] The show opened with a video that featured footage of Hulk Hogan appearing on various talk shows and a clip of him and Dixie Carter at the press conference in which he announced that his partnership with the company… “A New Beginning” is the title of this week’s show… The opening montage aired…

Mike Tenay discussed Hogan signing and set up a video feature with Dixie Carter addressing the entire TNA talent roster. Vince Russo, Scott D’Amore, Pat Kenney, D-Lo Brown, and others from the office were behind her leaning against the ring, while the wrestlers were seated in the stands at the Impact Zone (taped before the crowd arrived).

“Since I was named president six years ago, I’ve had a lot of people telling me how to run a wrestling company,” she said. “And while I appreciate their contributions, it’s time for a change.” She said they made a big change last week and there would be more in the weeks and months ahead.

Carter said the changes affect different people in different ways. She said that while some people may have differing opinions, she expects their support. “When you question things in this company, you are questioning me,” she said. “And I cannot allow that to happen. Business is about choices. I’ve made the choice to put my finances, my reputation, my passion, my love behind each and every one of you and this company, and it’s time for you to do the same thing.”

“You have a choice to make. You can choose to support me. You can choose to support the direction that TNA is going or you can choose not to, but you’ll need to find another place to work.” She said no great success comes without risk. She said the wrestlers have made her very proud. She asked everyone to step it up in every way possible. She said they have to believe it or they are hurting the people next to them. She said it was time that they show everyone what they’re all about.

A.J. Styles came to the ring and said there have been some changes in TNA. “Who would have thought that Hulk Hogan would be part of the TNA family?” Styles asked. He said they’re on a new playing field and they’re at a whole new level. “I’ve been dreaming about being at this level for the seven years I’ve been here,” Styles said.

Styles turned his attention to the person who has been attacking him. He said he was giving that person a chance to come to the ring and man up. He told the person to come look him in the eyes, man up, and try to take the title.

Daniels’s music played and he came to the ring. Taz acted surprised, Tenay assumed that Samoa Joe was right in accusing Daniels. Daniels entered the ring and took offense to Styles being either gullible or stupid by thinking he attacked him. Daniels said Styles has been spoiled.

Daniels said he and Styles came into the company at the same time and he hasn’t been handed things like Styles has. “And let’s be honest, A.J., I am every bit the wrestler that you are,” Daniels said. Great line. Daniels said the only difference is that every time A.J. was down, the company helped him up. Daniels said every time he was up, the company pushed him down.

Daniels mentioned the meeting Dixie held and said maybe things will change. He said he still believes that if one person doesn’t like him in the back, “it’s going to be another seven years in hell for me.” Styles said Daniels has never said anything like that to him in the seven years they’ve been friends.

Samoa Joe’s music played and he walked onto the stage wearing a t-shirt and jeans. Joe said Daniels is working Styles. Joe said Daniels has been lying to him all along. Joe said Daniels has and always will be jealous of him. Joe said the only reason he and Styles aren’t friends is because Styles has something he wants in the TNA Title.

Joe said he has no problem telling Styles that to his face, unlike the cowardly punk attacking A.J. Daniels took offense and said he’s not the person attacking Styles. He said he could beat A.J. anytime. Styles took offense and asked how badly Styles wanted to find out. “If you wanted a piece of me, all you had to do was ask,” Styles said.

Styles challenged Daniels to settle their differences tonight. He said he wanted there to be a winner and a loser. Daniels glared at Styles and said, “You got it.” The shook hands as Joe laughed on the entrance ramp… [C]

[Q2] 1. Beer Money beat Eric Young and Rob Terry in 3:55. The announcers hyped that the news regarding Hogan and TNA was everywhere you looked in the mainstream. Tenay announced that the main event would feature Styles vs. Daniels with Joe as the main event. Taz pointed out that Young let Terry do the dirty work and would sneak in after the opponents were down.

Late in the match, Young tried to hit Roode with a title belt, but Roode moved and Young accidentally struck Terry, which led to the pin. Afterward, the British Invasion ran out wearing their World Elite sweat pants and attacked Beer Money. Taz said he doesn’t know whether the beatdown or the sweats were worse. Funny. Security ran out and broke it up.

As they were heading up the stage, Beer Money scolded Rob Terry for losing the match. Suddenly, the Motor City Machine Guns ran out and jumped British Invasion. Security pulled them off quickly…

Backstage, The Beautiful People said they would be shooting “Meanest Girls 2″ later in the show… [C]

[Q3] Backstage, The Beautiful People approached ODB, who said she was making a movie and needed some slut doubles. They ended up attacking her and wrapping her in a white bridal bag…

Backstage, Lauren interviewed Black Machismo, who was excited about Hulk Hogan joining TNA. He said TNA is the new home of the Mega Powers. He also announced his invitational. He challenged anyone who wanted to see if they still have it. He mentioned The Birdman, King Kong Bundy, Ric Flair, and other names from the past…

Jeremy Borash approached Mick Foley inside his office. Foley wasn’t pleased that he wasn’t let in on the Hogan news earlier. Foley said Borash seemed surprised a few weeks ago when he found out that there was a camera inside the office. Borash said he was just going to talk to him about that. Foley said he had a surprise for Abyss and said the world would know about it. “Have a nice day, Hulkamaniac,” Foley said to Borash… [C] A shot aired of Desmond Wolfe during the commercial cut-in…

2. Desmond Wolfe pinned Cody Deaner in 0:05. Kurt Angle joined the announcers via telephone. Before he could say much, Wolfe clotheslined Deaner and scored the pin. Angle struggled to speak and said that Wolfe damaged his larynx.

Wolfe put his zip-up jacket (ugh) and shades back on and stood on the entrance ramp for a promo. He said it’s easy for the wankers to get in the ring with him, but when it comes to getting out of the ring, “Not so much.” He referred to Angle as “Mangle” because of what he did to him last week. “Let’s just say I’m hungry like a wolf,” Desmond said. Angle mocked him on the telephone (unbeknownst to Wolfe) by mocking his sun glasses…

Backstage, Lauren recalled Homicide stating that he saw Suicide unmasked. She questioned whether it was time for him to reveal his identity. He said there’s a reason he wears the mask that he’s not ready to share with anyone… Tenay hyped the main event… [C]

[Q4] Lauren asked Team 3D about Rhino. Brother Ray shifted the focus to Hulk Hogan. He said Dixie Carter has the biggest set of grapefruits in the business. Rhino entered the scene and continued to preach his conspiracy theory that TNA management wants to get rid of the old guys. Team 3D said they think Morgan is crazy. Ray said a famous man once said that to be the man you have to beat the man. He said they are the team you have to beat…

Samoa Joe came out wearing a ref’s shirt and purple gloves. Daniels came out for his match. Backstage, Borash was about to interview Styles when a hooded man with his face covered attacked Styles. In the ring, Joe attacked Daniels and left him lying with the Muscle Buster… [C]

3. Tara pinned Hamada in 3:00. Hamada walked out wearing white pants. Taz said he was nervous because he thought they were World Elite pants for a second. Funny. Tenay said management would make a big announcement next week regarding the suspension of The British Invasion. We’re all on pins and needles. After a few minutes of action, Tara hit her finisher and scored the clean pin.

[Q5] After the match, Awesome Kong came out and was greeted at ringside by security. Tara climbed to the top rope and dove onto Kong and the security guards. Cool spot. Security held them apart after the dive… [C]

Powell’s POV: The current creative staff isn’t doing any favors for the Knockouts. This match should have been treated like a big matchup between two of the best female wrestlers in the world. The announcers put them over and all, but where was the creative the buildup for the match? It’s like they realize they’re giving us quality matches, but they don’t care enough or know how to hype it properly. They need to recognize that these matches could be meaningful and might pop a decent rating if they set them up properly.

Backstage, Lauren interviewed Tara, who announced that they will have a steel cage match at Turning Point. “I’m not going to be locked up in there with you,” Tara said. “You’re going to be locked up with me.” Nice line…

Mick Foley came to the ring for a promo and introduced Abyss. Foley delivered the expected promo about how much he respects Abyss and doesn’t really think he’s a rip off. Foley said he was legitimately pissed that his Tweet and Tweek photo was destroyed, but he felt bad about some of the things he said.

Foley said he knew Abyss was good, but having a match with him was the only way to find out how good he is. Foley said he wanted to be a cross between Bruiser Brody and Dynamite Kid. He said he added bits of Harley Race and Terry Funk. He said Abyss has only scratched the surface of what he’s capable of. Foley gave him a caricature of the two of them as a gift. Foley announced that Abyss will face Dr. Stevie next week. He said Stevie is gone from TNA if Abyss pins him…

Backstage, Borash interviewed Scott Steiner, who spoke about his NWO history with Hulk Hogan. He predicted that Hogan would come in and put all the young punks in place. He said maybe Hogan will join him in the Main Event Mafia. He shifted his focus back to his role as Rick Rude while talking about how he can tell that Kristal Lashley wants him… [C]

[Q6] A video featured Matt Morgan putting over Hulk Hogan coming to TNA. He said he idolized Hogan when he was a kid. He mentioned their history on American Gladiators and said Hogan was good to him…

4. Bobby Lashley pinned Homicide in 1:05. Kristal came out with Lashley, but referee Earl Hebner sent her backstage. Homicide attacked Lashley from behind to start the match. Lashley came back and hit an awkward one-handed slam and got the clean pin. Tenay announced that Daniels vs. Styles would still take place later in the show.

After the match, Homicide attacked Lashley, but Lashley picked him up for a press slam. A shot of Steiner harassing Lashley appeared on the big screen. Lashley dropped Homicide and ran backstage. Lashley beat up Lashley until wrestlers and agents pulled him off… [C]

After the break, Homicide was still pissed off in the ring. He shoved Hebner to the mat. Amazing Red ran out and hit some flashy offense on Homicide, who eventually ran away…

The announcers ran through the Turning Point lineup… Ring entrances for the women’s match took place…

[Q7] 5. Taylor Wilde pinned Madison Rayne in 1:00. Tenay announced that all the championships will be on the line when ODB, Sarita, and Wilde face The Beautiful People in a six-Diva tag at Turning Point. Wilde won with a roll up into a bridge for the pin.

After the match, Lacey Von Erich and Velvet Sky came out. Lacey was holding a big pink dildo, which she used to choke Wilde until Sarita ran out for the save. Sarita was outnumbered. ODB ran out and the heels ran away… [C]

Backstage, Lauren interviewed Hernandez and Matt Morgan. Hernandez said they work for TNA and they’re out to win no matter who they face. “Conspiracy theory?” Morgan asked. “Really?” He said they respect Team 3D, but they’re still out to knock them off their perch. He said Team 3D was one of the best teams in history, but the key word was history. Hernandez spoke in Spanish. “Yeah,” said an over the top Morgan. “What he said”…

6. A.J. Styles pinned Daniels in 5:00. Samoa Joe was the special referee. Late in the match, Daniels hit a moonsault for a near fall. The crowd didn’t buy in because it was so rapid fire. Daniels and Joe bickered. Daniels wanted to hit him, but he showed restraint. Styles hit a neckbreaker. Taz pointed out that Daniels injured his neck earlier via the Muscle Buster.

Styles hit the springboard flying forearm. Both men stayed down and Joe chuckled. A short time later, Styles hit the Styles Clash and scored the pin. Joe handed the belt to Styles and raised his hand. Styles looked at Joe cautiously, but Joe backed off and left the ring. Styles checked on Daniels. Joe entered the ring and locked Styles in the Kokina Clutch…

[Q8] [C] A video piece featured Hernandez said that if Hogan signing is good for TNA, then it has to be good for the young guys… Backstage, Lauren interviewed Dr. Stevie and Daffney. Stevie said anyone who thinks Abyss is going to pin him next week needs their head examined. Daffney grabbed the mic and said, “Trust him on that, he knows.” Funny…

7. Matt Morgan and Hernandez beat Team 3D by an apparent DQ in 7:00. Tenay announced that Super Dave Osbourne will be on the show next week. Nice. Taz pointed out that he’s also Marty Funkhauser. Curb rocks! At 3:10, Ray ripped Hernandez’s shirt, slapped him across the chest, and then hit a nice superplex.

At 4:00, Rhino walked to ringside and preached to Ray about his conspiracy theory. Meanwhile, Morgan worked over Devon’s injured knee inside the ring. Rhino tried to give Ray a chair to use in the ring, but Ray jumped off the apron and shoved him down. Ray told Rhino to leave. The chair was left on the ring apron.

Morgan kept working over Devon and motioned for the chokeslam. Ray grabbed the chair and struck Morgan and Hernandez with it. Rhino entered the ring and hugged Ray. Rhino gored Hernandez and Morgan, then raised Team 3D’s hands. The show went off the air with Ray closing his eyes and shaking his head…

Superstars on WGN America
Taped in Worcester, Mass. and Providence R.I.
Source: ProWrestling.net

[Q1] The opening video aired, followed by the pyro, and Michael Cole and Jerry “The King” Lawler welcomed us to Superstars…Santino made his ring entrance, followed by Chavo…

1. Santino Marella defeated Chavo Guerrero at 5:08. Santino teased the cobra and Chavo slapped him. Santino hit some arm drags and teased the cobra again. Chavo kicked Santino and they traded moves. Chavo caught Santino in the mouth and choked him on the ropes. He hit a sloppy belly to belly for two. Santino reversed a whip into a backslide for two and Chavo hit a dropkick for two out of the kick out. Chavo had a headlock for a moment, but Santino fought out. Chavo beat him back down and then slapped Santino in the mouth before going back to the chin lock.

Santino appeared to be out. The ref dropped his hand twice, but Santino hulked up on the third. He hit several strikes and then the cobra struck. He split ducked a clothesline and hit one of his own…but missed the elbow drop. Chavo started to go to the top, but realized Santino wasn’t in the right spot. He went to drag Santino, but Santino reversed into a small package for the win. Post match, Santino celebrated ringside…

The Ask a Divas segment aired…[C]

Back from commercial, Jack Swagger made his ring entrance. Primo was out next. Oh goody, Old King and Cole again…

[Q2]2. Jack Swagger defeated Primo at 3:47. Cole tried to sell these two as having a rivalry. Primo managed to push Swagger down and hit a head but to the back for one. Primo hit a sloppy flying leg scissors and then went for a monkey flip. Swagger caught him and drove him into the corner. Swagger worked his offense and locked in an adapted abdominal stretch. Swagger broke the hold and hit a belly to belly and then did push ups.

Swagger lifted Primo and went to drive him to the corner, but Primo slipped out into a sunset flip for two. Primo hit a chop from the top and then a cross body for two. Primo ran the ropes and tried for a flying head scissors again, but Swagger reversed it into the gut wrench power bomb for the win…The announce team introed the Raw Rebound video that recapped Ozzy’s hosting of Raw…Chris Jericho was shown backstage warming up for his match…[C]

Back from commercial, Paul Burchill made his entrance as Josh Matthews and Byron Saxton took over on the headsets. Tyler Reks came out to some real cheers. Wow, good for him…

3. Paul Burchill (w/Katie Lea) defeated Tyler Reks at 2:43. They locked up and Burchill pushed Reks. Reks hit him and locked in a headlock. Burchill pushed off and Reks hit a shoulder block for one. Burchill swept the leg and took control. He worked his brawler offense and choked Reks on the ropes. Katie Lea slapped him and Reks lunged for her. Burchill caught him from behind and hit a neck breaker in two. Burchill whipped Reks to the corner and ran in. Reks hit an elbow and then a reverse suplex for two.

[Q3]Somewhere in all that, Reks was busted open the hard way. The ref checked on him and Burchill recovered. Burchill hit the Dangerbuster for the win. Post match, the Burchills celebrated in the ring…The announce team hyped the main event…[C]

Back from commercial, Todd Grisham and Matt Striker took over on commentary. They introed a Yoshi Tatsu hype video…The announce team put over the Mysterio/Batista angle be the “Great Betrayal.” They introed a video that recapped the feud…Chris Jericho made his ring entrance…[C]

Back from commercial, Finlay made his ring entrance. A video recapped the Drew McIntyre beating on Finlay from Smackdown last week…

[Q4]4. Chris Jericho defeated Finlay at 13:18. Jericho ran to the floor to start. Some girl was screaming obnoxiously in the crowd. Wow. Jericho got back in the ring and they locked up. Jericho hid in the ropes and had the ref break them. Jericho punched Finlay when he came back, but Finlay struck back and worked his brawling offense. They rolled around on the mat and Jericho locked in a chin lock. Finlay broke it by bending Jericho’s thumb back and he worked strikes on Jericho.

Jericho grabbed the legs out of nowhere and tried for Walls of Jericho. Finlay flipped out and charged at Jericho. Jericho pulled the ropes down and Finlay tumbled to the floor. Jericho went for a plancha, but Finlay pulled the ring apron out and Jericho landed hard. He recovered on the floor into the break…[C]

Back at 7:23, Jericho had on another chin lock. He protected his thumbs this time. A video showed Jericho whipping Finlay to the stairs during the break. Finlay made his feet and punched out. He hit a school boy for two and Jericho hit a running insaguri kick for two. Jericho taunted and slapped Finlay. Finlay fought back for a moment, but Jericho hit a standing drop kick for two. He hit a slingshot under the bottom rope and worked Finlay in the corner.

He charged at Finlay who hit a clothesline for two. Finlay drove him back to the corner, but Jericho slammed him. He hit abut splash for two and locked in a dragon sleeper…which of course protects the thumbs. Finlay fought out, but Jericho whipped him to the corner. He charged in and Finlay moved. Jericho went to the post and Finlay rolled him up for two. Finlay hit several clotheslines, but Jericho grabbed his feet and locked in the Walls of Jericho.

Finlay made the rope and Jericho broke. Finlay completely no sold the move and lifted Jericho for the Celtic Cross. Jericho grabbed the ropes and Finlay dropped him. Jericho hit the Codebreaker for the win. Post match, Jericho celebrated to end the show…

Johnny Depp is now set to star in The Tourist opposite Angelina Jolie. The film has had constant cast changes. Originally it was set to star Tom Cruise and Charlize Theron. Then Sam Worthington and Theron. Then Worthington and Angelina Jolie. And now Depp and Jolie.

The film is a remake of the 2005 French thriller. Jolie will play an Interpol agent who uses an American tourist (Depp) to catch a criminal (who happens to be her former lover).

Alfonso Cuaron (Children of Men) is now in talks to direct.

Kim Kardashian is preparing to put her relationship with running back Reggie Bush to the test - they’re reportedly set to move in together.

The socialite and reality TV star has placed her Los Angeles apartment on the market with a price tag of $1 million, while Bush, who plays for the New Orleans Saints in Louisiana, is selling his luxury L.A. pad for more than $5 million.

The couple, which reunited after a brief split earlier this year, is now on the hunt for its first home together in the Hollywood Hills, according to TMZ.com.

Kim isn’t the only Kardashian house hunting - her newlywed sister Khloe is considering buying Britney Spears’ old property in Beverly Hills as her first marital home with husband Lamar Odom, a basketball star with the Los Angeles Lakers.