Grammy nominated R&B singer Wayna was arrested Wednesdayat Bush IAH Houston airport when security found a collapsible Billy Club in hercarry on luggage.

The singer uses the baton as a prop during the performanceof her song "Billy Club" that discusses police brutality.

Wayna received a third degree felony weapons charge forpossession of a prohibited weapon at an airport, confirmed Donna Hawkins,spokesperson for the Harris County District Attorney's office.

"A third degree felony has a range of punishment of 2-10years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine," Hawkins said via email.

Wayna was confined at the Harris County Jail.

Wayna spent 12 hours in jail before being released on $5,000bail according to statement issued by her spokesperson. She is awaiting a court date.

The statement maintains that Wayna had no intention of usingthe baton as a weapon, but had wrapped a brief tour in Texas including performing at the popularSouth by South West (SXSW) music festival. The baton is usually

Advertisers have been getting clever in coming up with ways to promote their products.

Props to Reebok for its new campaign for its Reebok ClassicRemix Collection. This line includes updated versions of the some of thebrand's old school styles. 

To make the project compelling, Reebok enlisted credibleemerging hip-hop groups to make music videos about the shoes.

Since Reebok is revitalizing old kicks, they've asked theendorsed artists to remix a hip-hop classic. 

My boys from Kidz In The Hall are first up with "I Got ItMade (09)," a remake of Special's Ed's 1989 anthem.

I was expecting the Kidz' version to be a straight sample ofthe original, but instead, the Kidz have come up with a completely new trackthat incorporates a piece of the memorable humming bass line. 

I can't say that the Kidz' smoothed out version is betterthan Special Ed's Howie T's produced banger, but it's good. It's got me pumped.I also think it would have been nice to have Special Ed make a cameo in thevideo.

Kid

Daily tabloid reports about Chris Brown and Rihanna'stumultuous relationship, the back story, the domestic dispute that promptedChris to turn himself in to Los Angeles police and talk of reconciliation havedominated the news since the February 8 incident.

But today Oprah takes on the topic in a one hour special onteen dating that will include interviews with youth as well as fellowtelevision host Tyra Banks, who will reveal why she is moved by the topic.

On last Friday's broadcast of Oprah the media mogul made itclear that she did not think Rihanna should continue dating Chris. "If a manhits you once, he will hit you again," she said in an emotional plea to thecamera, the day after Chris received two felony charges for his alleged attackon Rihanna.

The controversy has prompted a wide range of reactions.

The day after Chris turned himself into Los Angeles authorities for questioning andwas released on $50,000 bail, he was dropped from his endorsement deal with Wm.Wrigley Jr. Company,

Rihanna turns 21 Friday (February 20), but the big birthday party that had been in the works was canceled due to her alleged assault by her boyfriend Chris Brown. 

Having to cancel plans to celebrate any birthday is disappointing, but calling off the events for a milestone occasion is worse.

It is even sadder that the photo taken of her after the tragic February 8 incident was leaked on the eve of her special day.

Hopefully, Rihanna is spending her birthday with loved ones and is able to take some time to reflect on her life.

We know that with the support of her family and friends, she will be able to pull through this ordeal and even have the strength to encourage victims of domestic violence to persevere.

Get well soon Rihanna. You've just turned 21. Your career is just getting started.

Watch our Rihanna Birthday Video Show with 21 of our favorite clips from the Barbados beauty, including everything from "Pon De Replay" to "Rehab."

No. Not Chris Brown.

He's been the squeaky clean pop R&B poster boy since hehit the scene in 2005 with his #1 debut single "Run It." 

He is not Michael Jackson, but he surely lit a fire underUsher's behind.

He has not publicly feuded with another artist. 

He's been dating his female counterpart Rihanna.

He even had a Doublemint commercial. 

He is 19-years-old.

There are a half a dozen upcoming teen male pop R&Bsingers signed to major labels who wish they could achieve his success. 

But if the allegations are true that Brown assaulted a woman, his career will be in jeopardy.

According to the reports from the most reputable newssources, Brown turned himself in to authorities Sunday evening in connection with a charge of making a criminal threat. After being interviewed by police, he wasreleased on a $50,000 bond. 

Brown is being accused of assaulting a woman Sunday early morningand fleeing the scene, leaving her in a car in the HancockPark section of Los Angeles. As a result of the

The Grammy's isn't over yet, but I just watched my favoritepart, the performance of T.I.'s "Swagga Like Us" featuring Kanye West, Jay-Z,Lil' Wayne and the pregnant M.I.A.

"Swagga Like Us" is my favorite song of 2008 and from themoment I heard it I thought it was a great idea to pull the "swagga like us"sample from M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes." M.I.A.'s high-pitched melodic voice, themilitaristic track and rhymes from four of hip-hop's biggest MCs had no chanceof failing.

How appropriate to have the former rapper turnedOscar-nominated actress Queen Latifah introduce the performance and dub themthe Rap Pack, a fitting comparison to the Rat Pack.

Shown through black and white lenses, the set opens with apregnant M.I.A., whose due date is actually today, dressed in arguably the mostinappropriate outfit a performing pregnant mother could ever wear-a black sheerbodysuit with polka dot circles covering her chest, belly and backside. Onegood verse into her hit "Paper Planes" the curtains behind her

It's safe to assume that Beyonce's portrayal of Etta Jamesin the retro film Cadillac Recordsdid not impress the legendary soul singer.

The 71-year-old pioneer, who rose to fame in 1950s, recentlymade it clear that she was not a fan of the self-proclaimed diva whose thirdsolo album I Am...Sasha Fierce is the#3 album in the country.

Before performing "At Last" at Seattle's Paramount Theatre last Wednesday,James complained about Beyonce singing the song for President Obama and wifeMichelle's first dance at the Neighborhood Ball.

"You know that woman he had singing for him, singing my song,she's going to get her a-- whipped," Etta said to a thunderous applause. Shewent on to add that she could not "stand" Beyonce.

Some dismiss James' anger as jealously, saying that she isonly upset because she was not invited to perform the song herself.

However, James' anger warrants the asking of a few keyquestions:

Did anyone from Obama or Beyonce's camps contact James beforehandto seek her blessing?

I haven't watched Survivorin years, but I'll be watching it this season. A member of one of my favorite1990s female R&B groups is a cast member. Tamara "Taj" Johnson-George tooka hiatus from touring with SWV (Sisters With Voices) to tape Season 18 of thereality show with a $1 million prize.

I was shocked when I read a blog post about Taj being a castmember and wasn't sure what to think. I saw SWV on tour with Bobby Brown, EnVogue and Bell Biv DeVoe a couple summers ago and was disappointed that Taj,Coko and Lelee were moving around like old ladies on the stage. Five minutesinto that 20 minute set at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, Lelee kicked her shoes off andjoked that "things weren't the same." It was clear that she was referring toher energy level.

So I wondered is Taj going to be able to hang with all ofthe robust physical activities that the jungle excursion demands.

In her introduction video for Survivor the mother of two boys and wife of former NFL player EddieGeorge