BRING THAT WEEK BACK: WEEK OF MAY 17

Obamas Host State Dinner, Beyoncé Performs

The Obamas hosted their second state dinner Wednesday evening in honor of Mexican President Felipe Calderson and his wife Margarita Zavala. Unlike the first state dinner, the event was free of party crashers, mainly due to tightened security. The dinner guest list of 200 included Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria Parker, George Lopez and Olympic speedskater Shani Davis. Beyoncé, who came with hubby Jay-Z, also performed.

Kanye’s Album Pushed Back

Kanye West’s new album, “Good A** Job,” originally set for a June release, will instead come out in September, according to Def Jam insiders. Jay-Z’s greatest hits album is reportedly scheduled to come out in June, according to the NY Post, which might have something to do with Kanye’s project being pushed back.

New 'Do

Janet Jackson switched up her 'do just in time for the summer. While promoting “Why Did I Get Married Too?” in London, she was spotted with this short, slicked back, hairstyle as she was leaving a restaurant. This is a public first for Janet, who has always sported longer hair in the past.

Knicks Guard Caught with Drugs

New York police found marijuana in the car of New York Knicks guard Wilson Chandler. He was stopped Tuesday night in Queens while driving his Mercedes with the headlights off at around 11:15 p.m. Police smelled marijuana and recovered six small baggies of pot with a combined weight of under 2 ounces. Officers charged the 23-year-old player, and his friend, with fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana.

Arab American Wins Miss USA Title

Rima Fakih, a Lebanese immigrant, was crowned Miss USA Sunday at the pageant held at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Fakih, an Arab American from Dearborn, Michigan, told pageant organizers her family celebrates both Muslim and Christian faiths. She moved to the United States as a baby and was raised in New York, where she attended a Catholic school. Her family moved to Michigan in 2003.

Obama’s Ex-Pastor Calls Himself Toxic

The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Obama's controversial former pastor, said in a letter obtained by The Associated Press that he is "toxic" to the Obama administration and that the president "threw me under the bus." The letter was in response to a group’s plea for help in getting the Obama administration to release frozen funds for Haitian relief. Wright stirred up a storm during Obama’s 2008 election with his controversial, racially charged remarks. Subsequently the Obamas withdrew from his church.

Diddy Talks About Love Woes

In a recent interview with Parade.com, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs – a success in music and fashion who’s also set to hit the big screen in the comedy, “Get Him to the Greek” – is lacking in love. "I've had a lot of success and I've had a lot of material things, but I've never conquered love. I've never just had that always successful relationship,” he said. In a relationship, he just wants happiness. “I don't think I need a ring or picket fence or whatever society's definition of happiness is..."

Jay-Z’s Losing Money

It looks like the recession is hitting everyone hard—even rap mogul Jay-Z. According to the NY Post, while still successful overall, the rapper has seen some of his million-dollar investments take a nose dive. Cases in point: his group borrowed $30 million to buy a building to develop; but ended up scrapping the plan and selling the loan for $19.5 million. And in 2007, he borrowed $52 million to buy land for his luxury J Hotel, but left the investment and sued his lender for interest payments.

Malawi Gay Couple Sentenced to 14 Years

A judge sentenced a couple to the maximum 14 years in prison for unnatural acts and gross indecency Thursday under Malawi's anti-gay legislation. Tiwonge Chimbalanga and his partner Steven Monjeza were arrested Dec. 27, the day after they celebrated their engagement with a party at the hotel where Chimbalanga worked. Homosexuality is illegal in at least 37 countries in Africa including Malawi.

Swizz Beatz’s Ex Sues

Mashonda, the ex-wife of rap producer Swizz Beatz, is taking him to court alleging he owes her $334,000 in child support, alimony and other expenses. Mashonda’s lawyer also claims that while Beatz was missing payments to Mashonda, he bought a seven-carat engagement ring for Alicia Keys and that they are set to move into a $14.5 million penthouse. Beatz calls his ex’s claims “inaccurate” and “overblown” and says that he went “above and beyond” to provide for Mashonda and their son Kasseem Jr.