01-19-06 EURxtra: Isaac Hayes Hospitalized / Diddy's Fragrance Ad Causes Stink

January 19, 2006

ISAAC HAYES HOSPITALIZED FOR EXHAUSTION: Singer’s condition result of being ‘overworked.’
*Isaac Hayes, best known for his Oscar-winning 1971 hit “Theme From Shaft,” was hospitalized in Memphis Tuesday for exhaustion, according to his longtime songwriting partner David Porter. Read Full Story

DIDDY AD CAUSES STINK: Advertising creative too risqué for some.
Apparently Diddy's ads for his new fragrance "Unforgivable" were so hot that many department stores, especially in the conservative Midwest and Bible Belt refused to run them. In order to make the February launch date, a new slightly tamer ad had to be created. The original ad has Combs lying in bed with two women, suggesting a ménage a trois scene. Read Full Story

ANOTHER NBA PLAYER GOES INTO THE STANDS: But this time no brawl ensued.
*Last night in Chicago, NY Knicks forward Antonio Davis took an unexpected trip to the stands, but this time was different from the nasty mess in Detroit. Concerned that his wife was in trouble, Davis reached her in the seats but remained calm, never took a swing at anybody and willingly walked away when security arrived. It happened during a timeout in an overtime game that the Bulls won 106-104. Read Full Story

MARY J. BLIGE RETURNS TO TOP OF BILLBOARD: Singer’s ‘Breakthrough’ dethrones Jamie Foxx on album chart.
*Mary J. Blige climbed back on top of the Billboard 200 album chart Wednesday after selling 118,000 copies of her latest album ‘The Breakthrough” last week, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Read Full Story

FEDS SAY MIJAC’S ANIMALS ARE NOT MISTREATED: Conclusion found after Dept. of Agriculture sent inspector to investigate.
*The giraffes, elephants, snakes, orangutans, tigers, llamas and other exotic animals kept at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch are not being mistreated, according to federal officials. Read Full Story

JOHN SINGLETON TO HELM CLANCY’S ‘REMORSE’: Filmmaker re-teams with Michael Ovitz for Paramount project.
*John Singleton has signed a deal to adapt and direct author Tom Clancy’s “Without Remorse,” a spy thriller for Paramount that centers on former Navy SEAL and CIA operative John Kelly. Read Full Story

‘MADEA’S FAMILY REUNION’ SOUNDTRACK REVEALED: McKnight, Khan, Levert, Adams contribute songs for Perry film.
*The soundtrack to Tyler Perry’s upcoming film “Madea’s Family Reunion,” featuring such artists as Brian McKnight, Chaka Khan, Gerald Levert and Yolanda Adams, will be released Feb. 21 via Motown, three days before the film arrives in theaters. Read Full Story

EA BRINGS DEF JAM PROPERTY TO SONY PSP: ‘The Takeover’ to arrive in March as prequel to ‘Def Jam Vendetta.’
*Electronic Arts in March will release "Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover" for the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP), allowing users to again run the virtual streets of NYC as Ludacris, Method Man, Redman and other urban artists. Read Full Story

GINUWINE, JAGGED EDGE HEADLINE ‘LADIES NIGHT’ TOUR: Donell Jones, Case, Ne-Yo to support acts on various dates.
*Ginuwine and Jagged Edge will headline BET’s “Ladies Night Out Tour,” along with R&B crooners Donnell Jones, Case and newcomers Ne-Yo to lend support in certain cities. Read Full Story

STARZ INBLACK ROLLS OUT BLACK HISTORY MONTH SLATE: Programming to include "Blues Divas," "In My Country" and "Lightning in a Bottle.”
*Starz InBlack celebrates Black History Month with a diverse slate of world premieres, originals, documentaries and music, every night at 8 p.m. Read Full Story

RACIST TO DO HARD TIME IN A BLACK CHURCH: Black judge gives Cincinnati man church option to avoid jail.
*A judge has sentenced a suburban Cincinnati man to attend a black church for six weeks for threatening to punch a black cab driver and using racial slurs. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Aretha/Neville at Super Bowl; Motown Fest in Detroit; Cobain kid loves Carey.
*Detroit native Aretha Franklin will join New Orleans crooner Aaron Neville to perform the national anthem at next month's Super Bowl. Franklin, Neville and a 150-person backing choir will sing to a taped vocal track to be recorded in Detroit several days before the Feb. 5 game at Detroit's Ford Field. Read Full Story

E-40 TEAMS WITH LIL JON/WARNER BROS FOR NEW CD: ‘My Ghetto Report Card’ due in March.
*“My Ghetto Report Card,” the 12th album from Bay Area rapper E-40 is executive produced by Lil’ Jon and will be released in March via his BME label, along with 40’s Sick Wid It Records and distributor Warner Bros. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: ‘Glory Road’ No. 1 after all; Longoria & Foxx?; Latifah to host PGA; Oprah powers ‘Night’; O’Reilly vs. the world.
*When all the final numbers were crunched Tuesday, the film “Glory Road” narrowly snatched the No. 1 spot at the holiday box office from preliminary leader “Hoodwinked.” 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

01-19-06 EUR FEEDBACK: Solution For King Center Money Problems
"I do not know if this had been discussed before, but there is a solution for the King Center dilemma. (Although considering the contention that is involved between the King children, I can understand why someone may not want to become involved.)" Read Full Story

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