01-04-06 EUR: Lil' Kim Progress Report / Former DC Mayor Marion Berry Robbed

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BLACK REEL AWARDS ANNOUNCES NOMINEES: Terrence Howard and his 2005 films shown more love; Berry’s ‘Eyes’ and ‘Blues’ lauded.
*The Foundation for the Advancement of African-Americans in Film (FAAAF) has nominated Terrence Howard for three Black Reel Awards, while three of his films lead the pack in overall nominations. Read Full Story

PROGRESS REPORT ON LIL’ KIM: Lawyer seeking early release; rapper busy working prison job and reading ‘Da Vinci Code.’
*Life behind bars for Lil’ Kim ain’t no "Cristal" stair, but according to her lawyer, she’s adjusted well to living without such expensive champagne, excessive bling and designer clothes while serving her 366-day bid at Philly’s Federal Detention Center. Read Full Story

FORMER D.C. MAYOR MARION BARRY ROBBED: Youths help him carry groceries, then help themselves to his wallet at gunpoint.
*This is the last thing former Washington D.C. mayor Marion Barry needed. Currently awaiting sentencing for tax evasion, the politician most famous for smoking crack on an FBI surveillance tape was robbed at gunpoint Monday night by some youths who helped to carry his groceries. Read Full Story

BLACK EYED PEA ON SELLOUT TALK: Will.I.Am prefers to call group’s heavy presence in commercials “pushing boundaries.”
*People today still grimace when thinking about M.C. Hammer dancing for KFC’s popcorn chicken. Is it possible that the same grimace is also formed by hip hop heads whenever the Black Eyed Peas pop up in another TV ad? Read Full Story

CHAKA, LISARAYE IN ILLINOIS TOURISM CAMPAIGN: Famous blacks from state to help boost appeal.
*R&B legend Chaka Khan and actors Harry Lennix (ABC’s “Commander in Chief”) and LisaRaye (UPN’s “All of Us”) join other famous black natives of Illinois in a new campaign designed to promote the state as a travel destination. Read Full Story

KING SIBLINGS SPLIT OVER SALE OF CENTER: Brothers and sisters at war over board’s consideration of government takeover.
*Bernice King has said that she and her brother Martin Luther King III will fight any attempt to sell the Martin Luther King Center for Nonviolent Social Change to the National Park Service, a move the facility’s board of directors had recently voted to pursue, according to AP. Read Full Story

CLARETT CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: Former running back posts bond after late Monday surrender.
*Former Ohio State football standout Maurice Clarett appeared before a Columbus judge Tuesday on charges that he robbed two people with a gun in an alley behind a bar. Read Full Story

‘COLOR PURPLE’S’ LaCHANZE DRAWS ON PERSONAL LOSS: Death of husband gives actress insight to Miss Celie’s pain.
*Actress LaChanze, the current toast of Broadway for her portrayal of Miss Celie in “The Color Purple,” says the pain and grief of her character is something she knows all too well. Read Full Story

SINGER/SONGWIRTER RYAN TOBY LEAVES THE CITY: City High member to drop solo album next month.
*City High singer Ryan Toby is set to drop his solo debut “Soul of a Songwriter” via his own Overflow Entertainment independent label on Feb. 28. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Bobby Brown’s pop; G. Lopez sitcom; Will Smith’s Q-rating; Culkin’s MiJac ties impress ‘Big Brother’; ‘Wanna Battle’ and ‘Crunk & Famous’ on DVD.
*Rumor has it that another Bobby Brown reality show is in the works. This one, according to IMDB.com, will follow the singer’s relationship with his father, Herbert (a.k.a. Pop). Read Full Story

MUSIC/RADIO BITS: Latifah’s star; Foxx’s bash; Ice T touts high def music; Harvey’s weight loss challenge; Mr. Jazz & Soulmatik.
*Hip Hop royalty will bless a stretch of the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, as Jersey’s own Queen Latifah is scheduled to receive a star on the famed boulevard. Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn't cover in today's issue. (It's sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. Read Full Story

01-04-06 EUR FEEDBACK: Another Thumbs Down For Jamie Foxx
"I'm a big fan of your transmittal, and enjoy receiving and reading it daily. I'm writing to comment on Jamie's CD 'Unpredictable' (which it was). I purchased and still own Jamie's first 'tape' which I played so much it warped ... so I had it burned onto a CD. Needless to say, I won't be doing the same for his current release." Read Full Story

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