01-26-06 EURxtra: NBA Great Isiah Thomas Accused of Sexual Harrassment

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ISIAH THOMAS ACCUSED OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT: Knicks president sued by former front-office employee.
*A federal lawsuit has been filed against former NBA great and current New York Knicks team president Isiah Thomas for sexual harassment and discrimination by one of the team's former front-office employees. Read Full Story

CASSIDY CONVICTED OF INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER: Rapper accused of plotting ambush of man following beef.
*Rapper Cassidy was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault Tuesday (Jan. 24) in Philadelphia for having a hand in an April 15 ambush of a man following an argument. Read Full Story

IF THE NAME FITS ... Los Angeles school to be renamed after Johnnie Cochran.
*A Los Angeles middle school once attended by famed attorney Johnnie Cochran Jr. will be renamed in his honor, officials said Tuesday. Read Full Story

IS THAT MIJAC BEHIND THAT VEIL?: Pop star spotted at Bahrain mall disguised in women’s traditional attire.
*According to the latest reports out of Bahrain, Michael Jackson seems to think he can dip into a public mall dressed as a Bahrani woman and go unnoticed. Read Full Story

WE REMEMBER FAYARD NICHOLAS: Famous dancer dies Tuesday at his home. He was 91.
*Fayard Nicholas, who with his brother Harold became innovators in the tap dancing world for their breath-taking athleticism, died. Tuesday at his home from pneumonia and other complications of a stroke, his son Tony Nicholas said. Read Full Story

JAY-Z SAYS CAM’RON IS LOOKING FOR ATTENTION: Def Jam pres calls sudden verbal attacks a ‘ploy,’ but is ‘torn’ over whether to respond.
*Def Jam president Jay-Z has finally responded to the out-of-the-blue attacks thrown his way from rapper Cam’ron, who was signed to his Roc-A-Fella label in 2002. Read Full Story

NAS’ EX-GIRLFRIEND TELLS ALL IN NEW BOOK: Carmen Bryan dishes about Nas’ cheating; alleged affair with Jay-Z and more.
*Lookout Karrine Steffans, there’s a new woman armed with a tell-all book poised to go up against your “Confessions of a Video Vixen” blow for blow – no pun intended. Read Full Story

BRANDY JUMPS INTO THE VIDEO GAME ARENA: Singer provides voice and likeness for sci-fi/action game.
*Having conquered music and television, Brandy is poised to invade the video game world via a sci-fi/action project for the company Matty/Markus Games. Read Full Story

SHARPTON SEEKS APOLOGY FROM CARTOON NETWORK/MCGRUDER: Rev. threatens to picket following MLK episode.
*You knew it was coming. The recent “Boondocks” episode that featured Martin Luther King Jr. waking up from a coma to a post-9/11 world has gotten Rev. Al Sharpton upset and ready to lift a picket sign. Read Full Story

DIDDY SHIFTS FOCUS TO BAD BOY FOR 06: Mogul aims to return label to its major-player status.
*With the posthumous Notorious B.I.G. collection “Duets: The Final Chapter” nearing platinum sales, 2006 is starting off on a positive note for Diddy’s Bad Boy record label. Read Full Story

STEPIN FETCHIT EXAMINED IN BHERC EVENT: Weekend in Los Angeles will discuss life of actor and the image of blacks in mass media.
*The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center ("BHERC") presents a weekend in Los Angeles showcasing the life of Stepin Fetchit and a discussion on the black image, entitled Stepin Fetchit: Reexamining the Black Image in Mass Media. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: More Berry/Aubry talk; Narain on Starz InBlack; VH1 Soul’s February programming.
*There’s been another sighting of Halle Berry all hugged up with fellow Versace model Gabriel Aubry. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Prince plays behind protégé; Harper in Honolulu; Hancock, Cosby in Boston.
*Prince played guitar behind his new protégé Tamar during a Tuesday night gig at the Roxy in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

BITS OF MAGIC: Earvin “Magic” Johnson to host Detroit’s ‘Legendary Night’ and co-organize Houston’s ‘Zo and Magic 8-Ball Challenge.’
*NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson and auto maker Lincoln join forces for Lincoln Presents: A Legendary Night, to be held on Feb. 1 in Detroit in advance of the Super Bowl. Read Full Story

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01-26-06 EUR FEEDBACK: 'Madea's Family Reunion' is a hot mess!
"I just had the misfortune of checking out an early screening of Tyler Perry’s second installment of the Madea Franchise, Madea’s Family Reunion, and it was, in a word, a hot mess! Oh, my bad, that's 3 words. Anyway, I took a chance on seeing the first movie, 'Diary of A Mad Black Woman,' after being leery about how the stage play would translate to film, but I was pleasantly surprised; it was no award-winner, but it was certainly entertaining. 'Reunion,' however, had a much different effect." Read Full Story

01-25-06 EUR: Kanye West as Jesus / Kobe's 81 / Diddy / Keys / Foxx / Blige

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KANYE WEST POSES AS JESUS FOR ROLLING STONE COVER: Artist even dons crown of thorns for photo.
*Always the envelope-pusher, Kanye West clearly eclipses his “George Bush doesn’t care about black people” shocker with the arrival of next month’s Rolling Stone, which features the Grammy-nominated artist posing on the cover as Jesus Christ. Read Full Story

NBA ALL OVER KOBE’S 81: League and Google team to offer video download; Spaulding creates commemorative ball; “81” jerseys on sale.
*It took less than 48 hours for the NBA to pounce upon the incredible 81 points scored by Kobe Bryant Sunday in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

FOXX, WEST, BLIGE BOOKED FOR GRAMMYS: Trio joins Carey, Legend, Aguilera, Hancock and others for big night.
*Kanye West and Jamie Foxx will perform their Record of the Year nominee “Gold Digger,” from West’s “Late Registration” album; while Mary J. Blige will join Album of the Year contender U2 for what is billed as a “special performance” during the Grammy awards, to be held Feb. 8 in Los Angeles and broadcast on CBS. Read Full Story

ACTRESS BEVERLY TODD: Looking for the Oscar Nod
By Kenya M. Yarbrough
You may not recognize the name Beverly Todd, but you should. Todd’s very impressive work spans four decades – and she’s just getting started. Truly a Renaissance woman, the latest feather in Todd’s cap was her stellar role in “Crash” as the mother of Don Cheadle’s character, Detective Graham. The actress may not have had top billing, but her performance has been acclaimed as such. In fact, Todd is working toward an Oscar nod for her supporting role. Read Full Story

ALICIA KEYS SEEKING CRAZY COLLABOS: Artist wants new album to feature artists across multiple genres.
*Alicia Keys is looking to move beyond her R&B sound to tap into other genres for her upcoming studio album. Read Full Story

TARGET OFFERS EXCLUSIVE GOSPEL CD TO BENEFIT UNCF: Retail chain also offers CD of Mary J. Blige love songs.
*Getting its Black History Month on early, Target is currently offering an exclusive gospel compilation CD to benefit the United Negro College Fund, and a special CD of love songs by Mary J. Blige in recognition of the store’s “Dream in Color” campaign honoring the African American legacy. Read Full Story

DEBRA LEE OFFICIALLY TAKES OVER BET: Bob Johnson hands off chairman duties in a festive farewell.
*BET founder Robert Johnson has officially given up his chairmanship to the company’s CEO Debra L. Lee. Johnson, who created the African American-focused network more than 25 years ago, walked out of BET's Northeast Washington, D.C. headquarters one final time last week following a balloon-filled farewell by senior executives and employees. Read Full Story

HISTORY CHANNEL TOASTS FORGOTTEN BLACK SOLDIERS: Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac tapped for ‘Honor Deferred.’
*The History Channel will air a special next month that seeks to explain America’s negligence in awarding deserving black soldiers the Medal of Honor for outstanding service in World War II. Read Full Story

ANDRE LEON TALLEY VS. BLACKBERRYS: Vogue diva says Mariah and Naomi are ‘berry’ ill-mannered.
*Vogue editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley has had just about all he can stand of folks buried in their BlackBerrys during social occasions. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Khan/Neville sign with Burgundy; Jacki-O bankrupt; Peas win NRJ Awards; Cassidy verdict; Shar dates Britney’s Ex; ‘Bulletproof’ goes platinum.
*Grammy winners Chaka Khan and Aaron Neville have signed with Sony BMG’s Burgundy Records imprint for their upcoming album projects. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: P dances around haters; Isaiah on E’s Red Carpet; Samuel L. aging; Glover heads ‘Rabbit’ cast; Frank White prequel; Peebles gets ‘Poetic’; UPN/WB merge.
*Master P is still defending his presence on ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars,” telling the ladies of “The View” on Monday: “This is America, everybody is going to have an opinion. Everybody is gonna love you, everybody is gonna hate you. I'm just a country boy trying to dance..." Read Full Story

LEBRON JAMES’ MOTHER ARRESTED FOR DWI: Gloria James released on $2,500 bond; disorderly conduct among charges.
*Gloria James, the mother of Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James, was arrested for drunk driving, disorderly conduct and other charges after being pulled over Friday near their hometown of Akron, Ohio. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Hattie stamp ceremony; Cam’ron press conference; Four Tops ‘salute’ Super Bowl; stars wrap D.C.’s Guns Aside Month.
*American Idol finalist and former postal carrier Vonzell Solomon will appear at a dedication ceremony for the 39-cent Hattie McDaniel commemorative postage stamp, to be held this morning in Beverly Hills at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Fairbanks Center for Motion Picture Study. Read Full Story

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01-25-06 EUR FEEDBACK: The Jamie Foxx email
"The Jamie Foxx email that is circulating seems more factual than not. I'm analyzing what we actually see on television or in the media as a matter of fact ... versus what we don't see and that is African Americans on NBC." Read Full Story

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01-24-06 EURxtra: Jamie Foxx/NBC Email Drama / Tonex Quits The Gospel Business

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E-MAIL MAKES WILD CLAIMS AGAINST JAMIE FOXX’S NBC’S SPECIAL: Widely circulated missive attacks network for alleged sabotage.
*Someone tried really hard to start some drama surrounding tomorrow night’s airing of Jamie Foxx’s “Unpredictable” special on NBC. Read Full Story

NAS SIGNS RECORD DEAL WITH JAY-Z: The former rivals lay down their swords to seal label deal.
*Following a surprise truce announced three months ago during a concert, longtime enemies Jay-Z and Nas have cemented their reconciliation with a new label deal that forces a working relationship between their respective labels. Read Full Story

TONEX CALLS IT QUITS: Popular gospel artist makes surprise announcement on KJLH.
*According to Greg Johnson of Los Angeles radio station 102.3 Radio Free KJLH, in a shocking revelation during the popular gospel radio show "Spread the Word," award-winning, artist Tonex announced his retirement from the gospel industry. Read Full Story

JANET JACKSON TRYING TO DROP 40 POUNDS: Trainer reportedly helping JanJac waive goodbye to 160-pound frame.
*The New York Daily News is reporting that Janet Jackson and her old trainer Tony Martinez are working to shed 40 pounds by the time her next album is scheduled to drop in the spring. Read Full Story

‘TYRA BANKS SHOW’ RENEWED FOR SECOND SEASON: Talk show joins ‘Top Model’s’ in added ‘cycles.’
*It’s been a prosperous two weeks for Tyra Banks. The former supermodel saw her UPN reality series “America’s Next Top Model” renewed for cycles seven and eight last week, while Monday came with news of her talk show being picked up for a second season. Read Full Story

REP DECLARES MIJAC IS NOT ON DRUGS: Publicist Raymone Bain sets record straight to Geraldo Rivera.
*Michael Jackson’s spokeswoman Raymone Bain is again refuting claims that the singer is strung out on drugs or that he’s extremely ill. Read Full Story

AMERICAN IDOL TWIN NO LONGER ON THE LAM: Derrell Brittenum turns himself in late Friday.
*As of last Friday night, both Brittenum twins were behind bars on charges that they used another man’s identity to purchase a $23,000 car in Rockdale, County, Georgia. Read Full Story

MOTTOLA BRINGING ‘QUEENS REIGNS SUPREME’ TO TV: Former Sony head wants series based on optioned book.
*Former Sony Music Entertainment chairman-CEO Tommy Mottola has optioned "Queens Reigns Supreme: Fat Cat, 50 Cent and the Rise of the Hip-Hop Hustler," the new book by New York Magazine contributing writer Ethan Brown. Read Full Story

J.LO TO PRODUCE ‘REGGAETON’ FLICK: Feature is first for Sony’s film division.
*Sony BMG Music Entertainment has picked up rights to the original screenplay “Reggaeton,” a project produced in conjunction with Jennifer Lopez's Nuyorican Prods and the first to be released under the music company's new film division launched last summer. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Trina gets ‘Desperate’?; ‘Lost’ finds raise; ‘Idlewild’ again delayed; more J.Lo baby rumors; Sanaa’s ‘New’ film premire.
*Is the self-described “Baddest B*tch” about to wreck shop on Wisteria Lane? According to Vibe online, Miami-based rapper Trina is scheduled to appear in four episodes of ABC’s “Desperate Housewives” as the long lost daughter of Alfre Woodard’s character Betty Applewhite. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Em’s wedding jitters; Carey likes to sleep; Nelly’s ringtones; Ursh’s mama vs. Ursh’s girlfriend.
*50 Cent told MTV Europe that his boy Eminem was sweating bullets and acting nervous before exchanging vows for the second time with his ex-wife Kim last week. Read Full Story

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01-24-06 EUR FEEDBACK: The already infamous Jamie Foxx/NBC email
"Hey EUR, I've been getting an email from people I know about Jamie Foxx's TV special on NBC. I just want to confirm if it's true or not. The email says that NBC is basically trying to sabotage the brother's show by putting it on opposite "American Idol" and not promoting it." Read Full Story

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01-23-06 EUR: LA To Pay B.I.G.'s Family $1Million / Belafonte Rips Bush Again

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B.I.G.’S FAMILY WINS $1.1 MILLION FROM LOS ANGELES: Judge smacks city’s hand for withholding evidence during civil trial.
*A federal judge has ordered the city of Los Angeles to pay $1.1 million in legal fees and court costs to the family of the late Notorious B.I.G. for intentionally withholding evidence during the family's civil lawsuit trial. Read Full Story

ATTORNEY FOR ‘IDOL’ TWINS SAYS THEY’RE INNOCENT: Statement emphasizes brothers’ community work; gospel background.
*An attorney for Derrell and Terrell Brittenum, the twin “American Idol” contestants charged with forgery and theft by deception in their Memphis hometown, has released a statement claiming that her clients are innocent. Read Full Story

GO SHAWTY, IT’S YA LAWSUIT: Lawyer claims 50 borrowed Uncle Luke’s ‘It’s Your Birthday’ line without permission.
*A lawyer representing Lil’ Joe Wein Music has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against 50 Cent for using the line “Go shorty, it’s your birthday” at the beginning of the rapper’s 2003 hit, “In Da Club.” Read Full Story

BELAFONTE CONTINUES RIPPING THE PRESIDENT: Entertainer compares Homeland Security to Nazi Gestapo.
*Tis the season to hate on the GOP. Following Hilary Clinton’s Martin Luther King Day remarks about the House of Representatives being run like a “plantation,” singer and activist Harry Belafonte has compared the Dept. of Homeland Security to the Nazi Gestapo and called the president a liar during a recent speech in New York. Read Full Story

UPN DOING BIG THINGS: Network prez asked about black demo; ‘Chris’ creator previews episodes; more ‘Model’; ‘South Beach’ tan fading?
*A white reporter at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena tried to get UPN President Dawn Ostroff to admit that the network was actively targeting African American audiences with its programming. Read Full Story

DONALD LAWRENCE WINS SEVEN GOSPEL AWARDS: ‘I Speak Life’ album captures most bounty during Saturday ceremony in Nashville.
*Gospel vocalist Donald Lawrence received seven trophies at the 21st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, held Saturday at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Read Full Story

ALICIA KEYS BITS: Keeps quiet on rumored fling with longtime collaborator “Krucial,” who prepares solo rap project.
*Alicia Keys would not confirm to Jane magazine whether or not she’s dating her songwriter/producer Kerry "Krucial" Brothers, but reveals she has been in a committed relationship with a significant other for a while now and can see herself starting a family with that person. Read Full Story

EUR SPORTS: Kobe fires away for 81(!) points; Steelers and Seahawks set for Super Bowl.
Last night Kobe Bean Bryant had another one of those nights where he went on a scoring tear. The Los Angeles Lakers star scored an incredible 81 points Sunday night against the Toronto Raptors in a 122-104 win. Read Full Story

ESPN LOOKING TO SCORE BARRY BONDS: Reality series would follow Giants star as he chases home run records.
*ESPN is in talks with Tollin/Robbins Productions to air a reality series that will follow San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds as he pursues the home run records of Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron this season. Read Full Story

GRANT HILL TO UNVEIL ART COLLECTION AT DUKE: Orlando Magic star to display famous paintings, collages, sculptures through 7/16.
*Orlando Magic star Grant Hill and his wife Tamia Hill will display their extensive art collection at The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University (2001 Campus Drive at Anderson St.). Read Full Story

WYCLEF JEAN PLAYS HOST TO BRANGELINA: Fugee begs kidnappers to take it easy during couple’s visit.
*Wyclef Jean told TV’s “Access Hollywood” about his time spent with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie earlier this month in Haiti. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Prince on ‘SNL’; Sam Jackson at Grauman’s; Berry’s new beau?; new J.Lo flick; more Narain drama.
*For the first time since 1981, Prince has been tapped to perform as the musical guest on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” the network announced. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Carey’s perfume; Tommy Lee aboard ‘Love Train’; B.B.’s last overseas stand.
*According to the London Mirror, Mariah Carey's first perfume will be available for purchase in December. Read Full Story

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01-23-06 EUR FEEDBACK: Response to Mayor Nagin criticism
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01-20-06 EUR We Remember Wilson Pickett / Black 'Idol' Twins In Legal Trouble

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WE REMEMBER WILSON PICKETT: Soul legend dies of a heart attack at age 64.
*Wilson Pickett, the soulful crooner of such R&B classics as "Mustang Sally" and "In The Midnight Hour," died of a heart attack Thursday, according to his management company. He was 64. Read Full Story

IDOL TWINS TERRELL AND DERRELL IN LEGAL TROUBLE: Siblings nabbed for trying to buy a truck using someone else’s identity.
*Things were looking so promising for Terrell and Derrell Brittenums, one of two sets of African American twins to “make it to Hollywood,” during “American Idol’s” season premiere Tuesday. Read Full Story

KNICKS' ANTONIO DAVIS SUSPENDED: Fan plans to sue player and his wife.
The NBA has decided to suspend NY Knicks guard Antonio Davis five games for going into the stands Wednesday night in Chicago to deal with a fan he thought was harassing his wife. The NBA accepted Davis' argument that he believed his wife was in trouble during Wednesday night's game, but it also made clear that entering the stands would not be tolerated, no matter the circumstances. Especially on the heels of last season's ugly brawl between fans and players at an Indiana-Detroit game. Read Full Story

‘ON THE OUTS’ GOES INSIDE CYCLE OF DRUG ISSUES: Gritty new film follows three girls steeped in inner city drug culture.
*For a change of pace this weekend at the Cineplex, indie studio Polychrome Pictures opens “On the Outs,” a dramatic narrative feature based on the true stories of girls from the Jersey streets and juvenile hall. Read Full Story

JUVENILE SHOOTS VIDEO IN NEW ORLEANS: Rapper documents neglect of city’s Lower Ninth Ward following Katrina.
*UTP/Atlantic recording artist Juvenile has just finished shooting the video for his latest single “Get Ya Hustle On/What's Happenin’,” filmed entirely in New Orleans' devastated Lower Ninth Ward. Read Full Story

VANESSA WILLIAMS MOURNS PASSING OF FATHER: Milton Williams, Jr. died early Tuesday at age 70.
*A press conference in Pasadena for the UPN series “South Beach” was cancelled yesterday (Jan. 19) out of respect for the show’s star Vanessa Williams, who lost her father suddenly on Tuesday. Read Full Story

IT’S OPEN BAR FOR NELLY IN ST. LOUIS SUBURB: Rapper and his St. Lunatics crew planning to open new eatery.
*Nelly and his St. Lunatic rap group are planning to open Mack’s Bar and Grill, a new 3,500-square foot eatery in the suburb of their St. Louis stomping grounds. Read Full Story

GARY SHEFFIELD EXTORTIONIST GETS JAIL TIME: Man who tried to blackmail Yankees slugger and wife sentenced to 27 months.
*A Chicago man convicted of trying to blackmail New York Yankees star Gary Sheffield has been sentenced to 27 months in prison. Read Full Story

BLACK JESUS FILM RAISES EYEBROWS: South African movie ‘Son of Man’ features Christ as African revolutionary.
*A South African film that depicts Jesus Christ as a modern African revolutionary aims to shake up the Western blond-haired, blue-eyed image of the deity. Read Full Story

RULING DELAYED ON MIJAC MOLESTATION CASE: Judge asks for more info before considering motion to dismiss.
*A federal judge Wednesday requested further information before considering a motion from Michael Jackson’s attorney to dismiss a molestation case brought against him by a Louisiana man. Read Full Story

CAM’RON DECLARES WAR ON JAY-Z: Rapper’s new song gets at Hov over Roc-A-Fella drama; Beyonce included in dis.
*Cam’ron unleashes his frustration with former Roc-a-Fella mogul Jay-Z on a new seven-minute track entitled, “You Got It.” Tthe song lays out five reasons why he is upset with the Def Jam president, including accusations that he stole the Roc-A-Fella empire and Kanye West from ex-partner Dame Dash as well as the Rocawear clothing line. Read Full Story

BENZINO SCOTT, DAVE MAYS OUSTED FROM ‘SOURCE’: Mag’s new board of directors give founder and president the boot.
*After 18 years of running The Source magazine, its founder David Mays and longtime president Raymond “Benzino” Scott have been relieved of their duties by the publication’s new board of directors. Read Full Story

NEW EDITION REUNITING – WITH BOBBY: Michael Bivins breaks the news on stage in Atlantic City.
*Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph, Johnny and…yes…Bobby will reunite as New Edition for a new tour planned in 2008. The big announcement came courtesy of Michael Bivins following a Bell Biv DeVoe performance in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Sunday. Read Full Story

NELLY’S ‘GRILLZ’ STAYS ATOP BILLBOARD: Beyonce and Slim Thug move into second place.
*Nelly’s latest single “Grillz,” featuring Paul Wall and Ali & Gipp has sunken its teeth into the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles. Read Full Story

BILLY DEE., PERRY, HEAVY D AMONG NAACP HONOREES: Ceremony to be held next month in Los Angeles.
*Billy Dee Williams, Tyler Perry, Heavy D, Magic and Cookie Johnson and Mitsy Wilson were named as honorees by the Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP for its 16th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards, to be held on Monday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Theatre. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Dynamite fined; LL’s pre-Grammy gig; Reid’s Masque; Super Bowl Gospel show;
*British rapper Ms. Dynamite was fined $877 and sentenced to 60 hours of community service Thursday for smacking a female police officer after a Jan. 6 brawl outside a London nightclub. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Vibe Urbanworld Film Fest; Pryor’s Jungle Fever; TV One’s ‘HookUp’; ‘Dreamgirls’ begins filming; BET’s ‘Infiniti’ spots.
*Vibe magazine and Urbanworld, a company specializing in urban, ethnic, and multicultural cinema, announced a strategic partnership to present the co-branded Urbanworld Vibe Film Festival. Read Full Story

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01-20-06 EUR FEEDBACK: Mayor Nagin advised to 'shut it down.'
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