02-01-06 EUR: Coretta Tributes Pour In / Chappelle to Explain Himself to Oprah

February 1, 2006

DAVE CHAPPELLE WILL EXPLAIN HIMSELF TO OPRAH: Comedian’s pre-taped interview to air Friday.
*In the pre-taped sit down, set to air Friday (Feb. 3), Chappelle is expected to explain why he decided to walk away from his top-rated “Chappelle’s Show” and a $50 million deal with the network. He’ll also talk about his sudden trip to South Africa in the midst of all the drama. Read Full Story

TRIBUTES FOLLOW DEATH OF CORETTA SCOTT KING: Moment of silence in GA, flowers at King Center, offer to lie in repose at Georgia Capitol follow passing.
*Arrangements were being made late Tuesday to transport the body of Coretta Scott King from Mexico to Atlanta following her death Monday night at the age of 78. Read Full Story

SAMUEL L. JACKSON A PERMANENT FIXTURE IN HOLLYWOOD: Actor cements hands and feet at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
*Samuel Leroy Jackson became a part of Hollywood history Monday in a ceremony marking his long film career, which includes roles in more than 100 films. Read Full Story

STICKY SITUATIONS: Former Onyx rapper-turned-actor to begin ‘Blade’ run in June; records PSA in honor of Jam Master Jay.
*Kirk “Sticky Fingaz” Jones will begin daywalking on Spike TV’s “Blade” in June, the network announced. The former rapper is to suit up in the lead role made famous in the film trilogy by Wesley Snipes. Read Full Story

‘GAME OVER’ FOR LIL FLIP IN COPYRIGHT LAWSUIT: Rapper and Sony BMG found guilty of stealing melodies for ‘Undaground Legend’ album.
*A federal jury in Houston, Texas has found Lil Flip and Sony BMG guilty of willful copyright infringement for using three melodies from songwriter and producer Tommy L. Granville on the rapper’s platinum album, “Undaground Legend,” without permission. Read Full Story

EUR ON THE RED CARPET: 'Something New' starring Sanaa Lathan and Simon Baker premieres in Hollywood.
By Gerald Radford / myfeedback@eurweb.com
*From vivacious beauties to dapper heartthrobs, the Red Carpet for the premier of Paramount’s upcoming ‘down with the swirl’ film “Something New” was on fire! The movie’s talented cast, Sanaa Lathan, Alfre Woodard, Donald Faison, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Taraji Henson, Golden Brooks, Henry Simmons, Mike Epps and Blair Underwood, were all present and accounted for at the Hollywood event as onlookers screamed and shouted their names upon their arrival. Read Full Story

PEPSI MUST PAY FLAMINGOS FOR USE OF SONG: Lawyer for group says company routinely fails to pay black performers for music.
*The 1950s doo-wop group The Flamingos won a judgment against PepsiCo Inc., who was found to have used the band’s song, "I Only Have Eyes For You," in a national commercial without permission. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Howard joins Foster; T-Boz joins Andre 3000; ‘Gimmie a Break!’ on DVD; ‘African American Lives’; more Kerry in ‘Fantastic Four 2.’
*With the smell of new Oscar nomination still in his clothes, Terrence Howard has been cast in the upcoming revenge thriller “The Brave One” opposite Jodie Foster. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: D-Child at All-Star Game; Randolph in Sly tribute; Whalum for Valentine’s Day; Dupri on Ursh; MiJac custody case; Sanctuary regroups.
*Nope, they’re not retired just yet. Destiny’s Child is scheduled to come together one more time on Feb. 19 to perform the National Anthem before the 2006 NBA All-Star Game at the Toyota Center in their native Houston. Read Full Story

NEW ORLEANS POST-HURRICANE KATRINA: Jesse Jackson to lead march; New Orleans Jazz Fest to remain in city; Aaron Neville not ready to return.
*Rev. Jesse Jackson is planning a protest in New Orleans on April 1 to call attention to post-hurricane polices he fears will marginalize the black community. Read Full Story

SPORTS BEAT: Rodman out of Lingerie Bowl; T.O. meets with Denver Broncos coach.
*Dennis Rodman has announced that he has withdrawn from his gig as Commissioner of the Lingerie Bowl due to a sponsorship conflict. Read Full Story

TERRENCE HOWARD NOMINATED FOR OSCAR: Academy lauds performance in ‘Hustle & Flow’; ‘Crash’ receives six nods.
*What a fitting way to cap a breakout 2005. The award season leading up to the Oscars in March has been very kind to Terrence Howard. 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

02-01-06 EUR FEEDBACK: Why do blacks (Oprah) take such pleasure in other people's pain?
"To Steven Ivory: in your (01-31-06 EUR) attack on James Frey, and the people who disapproved of Oprah's behavior, you failed to mention that Oprah, months before she selected his book, had been told by a trusted guest of her show -- who had worked for the Hazelden Institution (where Frey had been treated) and who had written books on drug treatment -- that his account of his experiences at that institution were bogus." Read Full Story

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