Director Spike Lee caught was the target of some less-than-kind words from actor Clifton Powell last week. On the Russ Parr Morning show, Powell accused Lee of being a hater for speaking openly about his dislike of movies by director Tyler Perry. Lee dismissed the beef via twitter. {St. Louis American}

Rapper Jay-Z has outearned his superstar wife Beyonce for the first time since the two jumped the broom back in 2008. Hubby earned $37 million last year, bringing home $2 million more than Bey. But when you’re bringing home that kind of bacon, who’s counting?   {New York Post}

Mariah Carey and hubby Nick Cannon left the hospital in a black Rolls Royce with their twins in tow after a two-week stay. MiMi couldn’t even avoid tabloid rumors from the maternity ward; rumors circulated that the new mom was drinking beer after a nurse suggested that Guinness may help her with breast milk production.  {Pop Crush}

Actress Nicole Ari Parker shows her funny side this weekend with the premiere of the movie 35 and Ticking. The actress plays Zenobia, a sports caster in the film, and was glad to get a chance at something new by taking on a comedic character. The film debuts this weekend in Atlanta, DC, and Baltimore.   {Baltimore Sun}