Rapper 50 Cent Settles Child Visitation Issue

The rapper 50 Cent has reached a settlement with his ex-girlfriend over the visitation of their 11 year old son, named Marquise. The agreement is that 50 Cent will get one weekend per month, one month in the summer, and half of each winter and spring break. Both parties are satisfied with the decision.

Akon Goes to Trial in Fan Tossing Case

The singer Akon will go to trial on criminal charges that he tossed a fan offstage at a concert last summer. He is being accused tossing a teenager off of a stage during a concert in June of 2007 at a minor league baseball stadium near Poughkeepsie. Another woman claimed that she suffered a concussion when the tossed boy landed on her.

Akon is due back in court on December 1st. In December, he pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree harassment.

Almanac Predicts 2008 to Reach Record Temperatures

The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts for 2008 to be the warmest year in a century. It is believed that years that end in “8” will have unusual weather. They predict a warmer than average winter and below average snowfall. They also predict a hot summer but cool and dry in the upper Midwest. The also expect more rainfall than usual. They say they have a secret formula based on sunspots and meteorology to make these predictions.