02-22-06 EUR: MiJac Recording With Kanye in London? / 310 Pacts With Howard

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MIJAC RECORDING WITH KANYE IN LONDON?: Word is L.A. Reid convinced producer to put finishing touches on Katrina single.
*Fox 411’s Roger Friedman is reporting that Grammy-winner Kanye West has been working with Michael Jackson in London on his star-studded charity single “I Have This Dream.” Read Full Story

310 INKS DEAL WITH TERRENCE HOWARD: Actor to endorse company’s footwear worldwide.
*Terrence Howard has been hired by 310 Global Brands, Inc. to be the new spokesperson for its 310 footwear line. Read Full Story

WENDY WILLIAMS POPS CORK ON CHAMPAGNE DEAL: Radio’s gossip maven is new face of Georges Vesselle.
*New York radio personality Wendy Williams has signed on to become part owner of The House of Georges Vesselle champagne as well as its spokesperson in the United States. Read Full Story

EUR INTERVIEW ('MADEA'S FAMILY REUNION'): Tyler Perry on Madea and More
By Kam Williams
Born in New Orleans on September 13, 1969, Tyler Perry’s is a true rags-to-riches story. He overcame a troubled childhood during which he had to endure the endless abuse of his own father. Read Full Story

RAY CHARLES SHADES HEADING TO SMITHSONIAN: Late singer’s Ray-Bans to be on display through summer.
*A pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses belonging to the late Ray Charles will be displayed at the National Museum of American History throughout the summer. Read Full Story

JAMAICA CONSIDERS BANNING ‘BROKEBACK’: Country may keep citizens from seeing critically-acclaimed flick due to its homosexual content.
*The Jamaican Cinematograph Authority was expected to decide Tuesday (Feb. 21) whether it will allow “Brokeback Mountain” to be played in theaters throughout the country. Read Full Story

GOLF MAGAZINE PULLED FOR RACIALLY OFFENSIVE COVER: ‘The Green’ magazine’s Feb/Mar issue features photo of 1784 sign ‘Negroes For Sale.’
*A golf magazine may have bogeyed its intention to celebrate African American and Women's history in its latest issue by placing a photo on the cover that has been criticized as racially offensive, causing one retail chain to ask that all copies of it be destroyed. Read Full Story

NAACP ANNOUNCES THEATRE AWARD WINNERS: Loretta Divine, James Avery, late August Wilson victors.
*Actors Hill Harper and Valarie Pettiford hosted the Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP Theatre Awards, produced in an effort to acknowledge the contributions of African Americans in theater. Read Full Story

OVERVIEW OF 16TH ANNUAL NAACP THEATRE AWARDS: Eugenia Wright, the Kleopatra Girl's ringside report.
From production to publicity, this year’s NAACP Theatre Awards presented by the Beverly Hills/Hollywood branch was a standout as they celebrated 16 years of producing award shows honoring African Americans in Black Theatre. The awards were held Monday evening at the Directors Guild on Sunset Blvd. Read Full Story

NEW LINE OF ROCAWEAR WATCHES DUE IN THE FALL: Launch follows licensee agreement with Vestal Group.
*Rocawear has announced a new licensee agreement with Vestal Group Inc., under which the company will create the Rocawear timepiece collection for both men and women. Read Full Story

PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS ANNOUNCED: Awards handed out for best feature, director, short and documentary.
*The winners of the 2006 Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF) were announced at the recent closing awards ceremony in Los Angeles, California. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Smith’s ‘Reign’; Rhames in Aquaman pilot; Dule in ‘Psych’; Winfrey’s will; ‘Dreamgirls’ pics; ‘Conviction’ on iTunes.
*Jada Pinkett Smith is in talks to star in the Columbia Pictures drama “Reign O’er Me,” which stars Adam Sandler as a man still wracked with grief following the Sept. 11 attacks and Don Cheadle as his best friend and psychiatrist determined to help him cope with the loss. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Mya thug triangle; Prince silences MiJac; Fresh Fest 06; DMX LP; Foxx joins T.I.; Aretha’s weight; Snoop’s mouth; Cohen’s fate.
*Singer Mya has found herself at the center of the latest battle between 50 Cent and his nemesis, The Game - who raps longingly about the R&B star in his hit single “Dreams.” Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Chris Rock at Director’s Guild; Wonder honored in sculpture; LADWP honors ‘African American History Makers.’
*Chris Rock and the cast of his UPN sitcom “Everybody Hates Chris” will discuss the series at The Museum of Television & Radio's 23rd annual William S. Paley Television Festival on Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m. at the Directors Guild Association Theatre in Los Angeles. 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

02-22-06 EUR FEEDBACK: Another reader chimes in on Shani & Mos
"First and foremost, I want to congratulate Shani Davis and his mother for ignoring all naysayers, black and white, and continuing to pursue his dream of being the best speedskater in the world. His story seems quite parallel to that of Venus and Serena Williams. In both cases, there is a supportive and outspoken parent who dares speaks out against the racism and lack of support of the black athlete in a white dominated sport." Read Full Story

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