W/C May 11, 2005

Jay-Z's countersuit against R. Kelly for the crooner's alleged debauchery during the Best of Both Worlds tour was dismissed by a judge Monday in New York. Jigga's suit was rejected on the basis that the rapper's charges against the singer had no legal foundation. "We're gratified . . . by the judge's decision," said R.'s attorney, Jay's lawyer plans to continue his client's legal battle.

Kelsey Grammer has joined the cast of X-Men 3. The Fraiser star is set to play Beast, an oversized blue-furred creature, reports Variety. The Matthew Vaughn-directed sequel is also due to star former soccer star turned actor Vinnie Jones as Juggernaut, a 900-pound metal-clad battering ram who is the half-brother of Professor X and will be a part of Magneto's villainous band.

Young Buck's Friday court date in Los Angeles in connection with the Vibe Awards brawl was once again postponed to June 8th. Young Buck has already pleaded not guilty to assault with a deadly weapon.

Actor-comedian Mike Epps reportedly will portray legendary funnyman Richard Pryor in a big-screen biopic. Richard and his wife, Jennifer Lee Pryor, will co-produce the film, while filmmaker Walter Hill (Brewster's Millions) will direct.

Andre 3000 has signed a deal with Nickelodeon and MTV to produce programming for kids.

Lindsay Lohan has confirmed she has agreed to star in Mission: Impossible 3. She will replace Scarlett Johansson in the film who had to pull out after filming delays reports Contactmusic.com. She said: "I just met with JJ Abrams, who is directing - who I'm a huge fan of. So, hopefully... We'll see what happens. "If so, I'll be in training for a few weeks, putting on some muscle.

Eminem has signed his name onto 30 gold-painted bricks from the now-demolished Detroit Artillery Armory on 8 Mile Road in Oak Park, Mich., for an upcoming online auction. Proceeds will go to the Eight Mile Boulevard Association and the Marshall Mathers Foundation.

Gwen Stefani has revealed she plans to release a second solo album before the end of the year. She told MTV she plans to work with the Neptunes' producer Pharrell Williams on tracks which never made her debut Top 10 album Love Angel Music Baby as well as writing new songs.

Nelly has teamed up with brewing company Anheuser-Busch to appear in a new commercial that warns parents about the dangers of underage drinking. The 30-second spot, titled "Who Am I?," premieres Wednesday during NBC's Law & Order. Meanwhile, Nelly and Paramount Pictures will hold a benefit screening of The Longest Yard on Sunday in St. Louis, with ticket proceeds going to the Jes-Us-4-Jackie Marrow Registry Campaign.

Cameron Diaz is on the warpath over reports she's having an affair with a married TV producer - after announcing plans to sue UK tabloid The Sun, she's now going after the National Enquirer.

Master P. has signed a deal with auto accessory company Ashanti to launch a new line of rims, called P. Miller Rims. “I made a rim to fit every lifestyle with the quality that I think everyone deserves but may not normally get," said Master P. P. Miller Rims hit the streets June 21st, the same day as his new CD, Ghetto Bill Gates.

Oscar- and Golden Globe-winner Jamie Foxx will star in his own musical special, tentatively titled The Jamie Foxx Special, in the 2005-2006 season for NBC. The one-hour special will showcase Foxx's musical talents and follow the release of his first music CD this fall. Foxx will serve as executive producer of the special.

For an ex-con under house arrest, Martha Stewart has a lot to celebrate these days. On Monday, Stewart's spin-off of "The Apprentice" got a coveted primetime spot in NBC's primetime schedule. Stewart's new syndicated daytime show "Martha," also produced by Mark Burnett, is drawing real heat with NBC's affiliate stations. And on Saturday, Stewart's already deceased syndicated series "Martha Stewart Living" earned a Daytime Emmy.