Fiddy does deal that practically buys ex’s silence.

Rapper 50 Cent says he’s put the brakes on any potential memoirs that his ex-lady might release to portray him in a negative light. Fiddy, whose contentious relationship with his baby momma Shaniqua Tompkins has been the subject of lawsuits and media coverage for the past year, says he literally bought off Tompkins. “I bought the rights to her life story so she couldn’t write a book,” he says. “I seen her being ridiculous; I knew her capabilities of going in that direction, so I bought the rights.” No amount for the reported agreement was mentioned. But if Shaniqua’s smart and Fiddy’s claim is true, she will never have to challenge him on child support payments again. Fiddy’s alleged ownership of the rights could pre-empt any potential publishing deal that Tompkins might seek.

Alicia Keys, White Stripes’ leader to perform Bond duet.

Alicia Keys is set to record a duet that will serve as the theme for the James Bond film Quantum of Solace with rocker Jack White. The leader of the White Stripes band and Keys will put their creative heads together for what’s set to be the 22nd Bond movie. The film’s set for release in November.

Will Smith reprises Dr. Robert Neville role.

Will Smith will star in a follow-up to his 2007 hit film I Am Legend. Director Francis Lawrence confirms that he’s working on the project, in which Smith portrays scientist Dr. Robert Neville. “Absolutely, we’re actually trying to crack that,” Lawrence says. “We’re trying to figure out some ideas for it, but yes, it would be a prequel.” Lawrence says it should easier to handle the New York City backdrops for the second production: “The first time you go out there and shut down 6th Avenue, it’s like, ‘How are we going to do this day after day after day?’ But by the end, it’s just like you know how to do it.” Read more about Will at BET.com’s “What The Flick” entertainment blog.

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