03-31-06 EUR: Even More Whitney Drama / Tellin' it Like it T.I. is: 'ATL'

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MORE WHITNEY DRAMA: Singer was hanging with 80s singer Cherelle. Both reportedly owe $17,000 in back rent. Was Bobby behind Tina’s tabloid tell all? Where is Bobbi Kristina?
*Where or where to begin in the “snow” balling story surrounding Whitney Houston’s sad state of affairs? Read Full Story

RUSSELL AND KIMORA HEADED FOR SPLITSVILLE?: Rumor has it that an announcement is coming soon.
*During a promotional tour last month for her new book “Fabulosity: What It Is and How To Get It,” Kimora Lee Simmons was bombarded with questions about the stability of her seven-year marriage to Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons, as rumors of distance between them were at an all time high. Read Full Story

NAOMI CAMPBELL CHARGED WITH ASSAULT IN NYC: Supermodel can’t seem to keep her hands off the help.
*Naomi Campbell, 35, was arrested in her Park Ave. home and charged with second-degree assault Thursday after her housekeeper claimed the supermodel beat her in the head with a phone during an altercation. Read Full Story

TELLIN’ IT LIKE IT T.I. IS: ‘ATL’ star Tip Harris hopes his self-proclaimed royalty in the Dirty South will one day rule Hollywood.
*Today’s opening of “ATL” holds double meaning for star Tip T.I. Harris. It marks the end of his pursuit to find a movie role that would prove his talent to non-believers, and the beginning of what he hopes will be a long career both in front of and behind the film camera. Read Full Story

SNOOP SHOW CANCELLED IN RAP-WEARY VEGAS: Pressure came from local authorities afraid of booking “gangster rappers’ in the city.
*A private Las Vegas party that was to feature headline act Snoop Dogg was canceled this week due to growing anti-rap sentiment among Nevada authorities. Read Full Story

RAPE CHARGES DROPPED AGAINST TRILLVILLE’S DON P: Lack of evidence leads to dismissal.
*Trillville rapper Don P has had rape charges against him in Atlanta dismissed by the Dekalb County District Attorney's office due to lack of evidence. Read Full Story

NEW YORK’S WBLS TO HONOR MARVIN GAYE: Special programming this weekend to mark singer’s birth and death.
*It’s all Marvin Gaye, all day for two days straight at New York’s WBLS this weekend in honor of the soul legend’s birthday on April 2, 1939, and his death on April 1, 1984. Read Full Story

ELABORATE NFL TOUCHDOWN CELEBRATIONS BANNED: Bengals receiver Chad Johnson already plotting ways to circumvent rules.
*It’s time to bid a fond farewell (or for some, a good riddance) to Sharpies, cell phones, “rock the baby” routines and other choreographed end zone celebrations following NFL touchdowns, as such antics were officially banned by the league at the NFL owners meetings Wednesday in Orlando. Read Full Story

EXTREME MAKEOVER: PEA EDITION: Black Eyed Peas tapped to design rock star suite for Hard Rock Hotel San Diego.
*Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, the city's first branded condo-hotel, will partner with the Black Eyed Peas to design one of itsRock Star Suites, and to raise awareness and funds for The Black Eyed Peas' charity, The Peapod Foundation, a global organization dedicated to providing opportunities and support for children worldwide (http://www.peapodfoundation.org). Read Full Story

BLACK LEADERS MEET WITH NEW ORLEANS OFFICIAL: Jesse, NAACP’s Gordon have face-to-face with LA secretary of state over elections.
*One day after a federal judge ruled against postponing the April 22 elections in New Orleans, African American leaders are refusing to go home quietly and have taken their fight directly to Louisiana's secretary of state. Read Full Story

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN TO GET CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL: Congress approves bill honoring group’s trailblazing efforts.
*The Tuskegee Airmen, one of the most highly respected fighter groups of World War II, will collectively receive the Congressional Gold Medal after final approval was given this week by Congress. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Gangsta Mijac; Carey’s musical; ‘Ghetto’ gold; Texas Boyz; Dr. Pepper ad scrapped; 8Ball & MJG in studio.
*If Michael Jackson emerges from Bahrain looking like a white-skinned Treach, we have DJ Whoo Kid to thank. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: ‘Scrubs’ on iTunes; ‘Monkey’ on VH1; ‘Chief’ on Thursdays; Richie’s new book; ‘Thief’s’ low ratings; Tyson wants TV gig.
*NBC’s “Scrubs” has been added to the list of television shows available for download on Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes for $1.99. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Jagged, Paul at ‘Style Stage NYC’; Urban League’s ‘Fantasy Cruise for Charity’; Ringling Bros. ‘Appreciation Reception’; HSAC in NYC.
*Jagged Edge, Sean Paul and Nick Lachey are on the performance bill for "Style Stage NYC," a two day fashion, shopping and music event to take place Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 at the Metropolitan Pavilion and Altman Building. Read Full Story

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03-31-06 EUR FEEDBACK: Whitney Houston
"All I can say to Whitney Houston is you are in my prayers! I have been the biggest Whitney fan since I was like 8 years old. It pains me to read all this negative stuff about her (03-30-06 EUR). But at some point, she is going to have to stop and take heed to what is going on around her." Read Full Story

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03-30-06 EUR: Whitney Houston's Crack-Filled Lifestyle Detailed by Sister-in-Law

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WHITNEY’S CRACK-FILLED LIFESTYLE DETAILED BY SISTER-IN-LAW: Tina Brown tells all in desperate move to get the singer help.
*Whitney Houston’s crack use has hit a new low, according to her sister-in-law Tina Brown. She says the singer hits the pipe every day, uses sex toys to satisfy herself and has all but forgotten about personal hygiene. Read Full Story

BUSTA RHYMES GOES BUCK WILD ON A GAY FAN: Rapper reportedly loses control after brokeback tap.
*Busta Rhymes caused a scene in Miami Beach early Sunday when he went off on a gay man who tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention. Read Full Story

BIGGIE’S FAM WINS 1.1 MILLION JUDGEMENT: L.A. City Council approves payment following errors in civil trial.
*The family of slain rapper Notorious B.I.G. was given a $1.1 million payment from the Los Angeles City Council yesterday following errors that caused a mistrial in their wrongful death lawsuit brought against the city last year. Read Full Story

PRINCE SCORES FIRST NO. 1 ALBUM DEBUT: ‘3121’ tops Billboard 200 following weeks of surprise promo gigs.
*Prince is officially back, and toting a career first along with him. His new album “3121” entered The Billboard 200 at No. 1 this week, marking the first time in the artist’s illustrious career that his album has debuted in the top position. Read Full Story

KANYE WEST SPRAINS ANKLE IN AUSTRALIA: Rapper briefly stopped show in Sydney after twist occurred in his first set.
*While performing before a sold-out crowd in Australia Sunday night, producer/rapper Kanye West got a little too excited and ended up twisting his ankle early in the first set. Read Full Story

‘IDOL’ CHATTER: Abdul for 3 more years; Mathew Knowles backstage; Lane Bryant keeps Locke; Studdard opens after-school program.
*“American Idol” fans are stuck with Paula Abdul for another three years. The bubbly judge signed a deal with Fox to remain on the top-rated series through 2009, the network announced Wednesday. Read Full Story

RIVIERA JAZZ FEST PRODUCERS WANT PATTI BACK: Company releases statement about the event’s ‘one unfortunate incident.’
*Producers for the 6th Annual Riviera Beach Jazz & Blues Festival say they want to invite Patti LaBelle back to South Florida and make amends following the circumstances that brought about her tearful performance there last weekend. Read Full Story

'AMERICAN IDOL' CASUALTIES TELL THEIR STORY: The now infamous Brittenum Twins set the record straight (Pt. 2).
By Gerald Radford / MYfeedback@eurweb.com
*On Tuesday, in part one of the Brittenum's story, we learned that the identical twins had quite an interesting childhood: their mother passed away, the relationship with their father broke down causing them to practically raise themselves, and singing gospel music became their solace. Today we pick up where we left off, with the guys stumbling upon their first reality show experience... Read Full Story

DANNY GLOVER, GEORGE C. WOLFE TO DIRECT BIOPICS: Glover to helm story of Toussaint L'Ouverture; Wolfe enters ring with boxer Emile Griffith.
*Veteran actor Danny Glover and acclaimed director George C. Wolfe are each headed behind the camera to direct biopics for theatrical release. Read Full Story

TRACEY EDMONDS TO VISIT XM RADIO’S ‘DOIN’ IT’ SHOW: Entertainment exec talks business on new black radio/Web series.
*An exclusive interview with film and television producer Tracey Edmonds is featured on the new black radio and Web business series, "Doin' It," which bills itself as “the essential source for black business news.” Read Full Story

MOVIES OPENING THIS WEEK (March 31, 2006): Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
*ATL (PG-13 for sex, expletives, violence and drug use) Coming-of-age, ghetto-based melodrama examines the diverging prospects of four African-American teenagers (Tip Harris, Jackie Long, Lauren London and Evan Ross Naess) trying to survive on the streets of latter-day Atlanta. Cast includes Mykelti Williamson, Lonette McKee, Keith David, Jazze Pha, Big Boi and Bone Crusher. Read Full Story

FILM/TV NEWS: ‘Flavor of Love’; Brady on CW; ‘Prison’ renewed; Oprah rejects Tony, nabs GLAAD.
*Pumkin and New York, the two ladies who almost came to blows near the end of VH1’s “Flavor of Love,” will face each other for the first time since their spitting incident on a follow-up special called, “Flavor of Love: After the Lovin,” which premieres on April 2 at 8 p.m. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: T.I. and Tiny; Three 6 and Paris; Swisha House LPs; Kane at BHF; Britney’s bodyguards; Rev Run’s book.
*Rumor has it that the wedding is off for rapper T.I. and Tiny, formerly of Xscape. Read Full Story

SPORTS BEAT: ESPN2’s ‘It’s the Shoes’; Dungy coping with loss, comments on lack of black coaches; Tiger wins again; Blake advances at Nasdaq.
*ESPN2 will premiere a second season of “It’s the Shoes” on April 11. Hosted by DJ Bobbito Garcia, the series gets in the grill of celebrities obsessed with their sneaker collections. Read Full Story

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03-30-06 EUR FEEDBACK: 'Steven Ivory, I personally think you are brilliant!'
"Steven Ivory, I personally think you are brilliant, insightful and profoundly provocative. I totally agree with you about the laziness we've succumbed to in this country (03-28-06 EUR)." Read Full Story

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03-29-06 EUR: Carey Kelly Explains Why He's Tattling on Bruh R-Ruh

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R. KELLY’S BROTHER EXPLAINS TATTLING: Carey Kelly says he only spoke out after singer asked him to take the fall in pornography case.
*R. Kelly’s brother Carey Kelly says he’s not attempting to carve out five minutes of fame or be disloyal to his famous sibling by speaking out against him in the media and in a tell-all DVD. Read Full Story

RIVIERA RETHINKS JAZZ FESTS AFTER LABELLE BREAKDOWN: Lengthy lineup pushed singer’s start time into wee hours, triggering issues.
*City officials in Riviera Beach, Florida were looking into the conditions that sparked the uncharacteristic on-stage breakdown of beloved R&B legend Patti LaBelle during the city’s annual Jazz and Blues Festival last weekend. Read Full Story

‘Y-M-C-A’ SINGER FACES J-A-I-L: Village People cop arrested Sunday after being on the lam.
*Ex-Village People singer Victor Willis was re-arrested Sunday after a stint on the lam while drug and gun charges against him were pending, officials said Monday. Read Full Story

RODNEY JERKINS: DarkChild Sees the Light
By Kenya Yarbrough
*The famed producer known as DarkChild, Rodney Jerkins, started off 2006 with a Grammy nomination, a new executive gig, a charity track, and a new lease on life. Jerkins signed on to Def Jam in late December as the Sr. VP of A&R, but is still creating hits. One of his latest is the hot Ray-J song “One Wish.” Read Full Story

FREEMAN COLLECTS CELEB-OWNED BIKES FOR AUCTION: Money raised will benefit planned King memorial in D.C.
*Actor Laurence Fishburne has donated one of his custom-made motorcycles to an online charity auction to benefit a planned memorial in Washington D.C. for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Read Full Story

JUDGE MABLEAN TO LEAVE ‘DIVORCE COURT’: Former Cleveland Heights judge Lynn Toler will take her place.
After seven seasons of listening to bickering couples air their dirty laundry, Judge Mablean Ephriam has had enough. Read Full Story

‘EXTREME MAKEOVER’ HAS EXTREME REQUESTS: Producers looking for families with diseases and victims of hate-crimes, among other woes.
*The Web site Smoking Gun has gotten its hands on a memo from a producer for ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” that lists specific illnesses or misfortunes they’re looking for in families to feature on the show. Read Full Story

DESTINY'S CHILD GETS STAR: The ceremony goes on despite heavy downpour.
*As reported in Monday's EUR, the members of Destiny's Child were back together again to take part in their star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday. Read Full Story

JENNIFER LOPEZ TO TOUR INDIA: Entertainer follows recent visitors Dubya and Will Smith to explore country’s economic opportunities.
*Jennifer Lopez will reportedly travel to India next month for a performance and to look into potential creative and economic opportunities within the country. Read Full Story

‘IDOL’ DROPOUT MARIO PREPARING DEBUT LP: Ne-Yo, Scott Storch, Krucial pitch in for J-Records album.
*Remember Mario Vazquez, the guy who dropped out of “American Idol” last season after making the final 12 and before being locked into the show’s mandatory contract? Read Full Story

MIJAC, ROWE TOLD TO TURN OVER MISSING PAPERS: Lawyers told to submit documents relating to Rowe’s motion to terminate parental rights.
*A judge has given lawyers for Michael Jackson and ex-wife Debbie Rowe 30 days to turn over missing documents from their divorce file. Read Full Story

JUDGE REFUSES TO DELAY NEW ORLEANS ELECTION: Decision comes amidst urgent requests to give displaced voters more time.
*Despite the pleas of civil rights groups to postpone the April 22 mayoral election in New Orleans, a federal judge on Monday refused to delay it, telling reps for both sides of the issue to work themselves to ensure that displaced residents have the ability to vote. Read Full Story

EUR DVD (Secret Mysteries of America's Beginnings) REVIEW: Documentary Discusses Influence of Fraternities on Founding Fathers and Beyond
By Kam Williams
*During the previous Presidential election, did you ever stop to consider whether it was by mere coincidence or by some sinister design that both candidates in happened to belong to Skull and Bones, a fraternity restricted to the very well-connected which strictly swears its members to secrecy? Read Full Story

MORE STAR JONES BREAST LIFT RESIDUE: Phone call to ‘The View’ to clear up rumors creates even more rumors.
*On Tuesday, Regis Philbin tried to milk more drama from recent reports about the phone conversation that took place Monday between Star Jones Reynolds and her co-hosts on “The View.” Read Full Story

MUSIC/FILM/TV BITS: Treach, Jamar on ‘Sopranos’; 50/Sam Jackson film drama; Harper in auction; Wango Tango lineup; Kanye in Prague; private Prince gig.
*As previously reported, Treach and Lord Jamar’s turn in HBO’s “The Sopranos” takes place this Sunday (April 2). Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Sargent’s F-bomb slip; Blake in Davis Cup; NFL moves to ban end zone antics; Tiger boosts ‘60 Minutes’ ratings.
*ESPN News anchor Danyelle Sargent got caught slipping when she yelled the F-word on air by accident. Read Full Story

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03-29-06 EUR FEEDBACK: 'As always, Steven Ivory is right on target.'
"As always, Steven Ivory (03-28-06 EUR) is right on target. I have heard the word 'amazing' applied too many times to things that were just 'aiight.' There is a misuse and underutilization of vocabulary, that has taken over American culture from our President on down to Willie the wino on the corner." Read Full Story

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03-28-06 EUR: Patti Breaks Down During Concert / Star Jones Speaks on Boob Job

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LABELLE SHEDS TEARS DURING CONCERT: Singer apologizes to crowd for ‘the worst show I've ever done in my life.’
*You almost take it for granted that a Patti LaBelle show will feature the singer’s sturdy pipes belting her classic jams along with some wing-flapping and kicking off of her shoes. Read Full Story

STAR JONES CLEARS UP RUMORS ABOUT BOOB JOB: TV host tells ‘The View’ ladies, ‘I did not almost die.’
*Still convalescing from her breast implant surgery, Star Jones Reynolds called up her co-hosts of ABC’s “The View” yesterday to set the record straight about recent reports of her near demise following the procedure. Read Full Story

THE GAME SUES KOCH OVER PRE-DEAL MATERIAL: Rapper says label illegally distributed at least five albums of early recordings.
*Compton rapper The Game has sued Koch and Fast Life Records claiming the two labels committed copyright infringement by marketing and distributing at least five albums of his early material without permission. Read Full Story

'AMERICAN IDOL' CASUALTIES TELL THEIR STORY: The now infamous Brittenum Twins set the record straight in a two part story.
By Gerald Radford / MYfeedback@eurweb.com
*Introduced to America by the wildly popular reality television series, American Idol, the Brittenum Twins gained exposure that any aspiring artist or musician would kill for; according to the Nielsen ratings, the show has been averaging between 31 million to 36 million viewers weekly. Read Full Story

BUSTA’S FLIP MODE SIGNS DEAL WITH DJ KAY SLAY: Joint venture will plug new rapper Papoose.
*DJ Kay Slay’s Street Sweepers Entertainment label has joined forces with Busta Rhymes’ Flip Mode Squad to promote new Brooklyn rapper, Papoose. Read Full Story

HBO SIGNS DEAL WITH SIMMONS LATHAN MEDIA: Joint venture to include series, specials and other projects.
*HBO has inked a multi-faceted deal with Simmons Lathan Media Group (SLMG), run by Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan, to develop scripted series, comedy specials and other projects, announced HBO chairman and CEO, Chris Albrecht. Read Full Story

AL SHARPTON TAKES ACTION ON IMMIGRATION REFORM: Activist urges Congressman to oppose bill that would make undocumented immigrants felons.
*Rev. Al Sharpton of the National Action Network has written a letter to Congressman Melvin Watt, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, requesting that the group draft a resolution to oppose H.R.4437, a bill that would make all undocumented immigrants felons. Read Full Story

‘POTTER’, ‘IDOL’ DOMINATE BLACK HOUSEHOLDS: Nielsen says ‘Chamber of Secrets’ and Tuesday’s ‘Idol’ were most watched among blacks last week.
*The Disney Channel drew 81,000 black households to its airing of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” which placed the film atop Nielsen’s most popular cable programs among African Americans last week. Read Full Story

X-CLAN’S PROFESSOR X REMEMBERED: Kurtis Blow, Al Sharpton attend funeral for former rapper and BlackWatch leader.
*A funeral was held Friday to mourn the passing of X-Clan standout Professor X, a.k.a. Robert “Lumumba” Carson. Read Full Story

BOLLYWOOD STAR PLAYS HARD TO GET: Aishwarya Rai courted for ‘Rush Hour 3’; actress too busy for Will Smith.
*Indian film superstar Aishwarya Rai, often referred to as “the most beautiful woman in the world,” is being pursued by director Brett Ratner to play the female lead opposite Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan in “Rush Hour 3,” reports IESB.net. Read Full Story

LIFE AFTER DESTINY’S CHILD: Beyonce’s wigs causing havoc on film set; Michelle books WrestleMania gig; Kelly to belt in front of Taj Mahal.
*Spies on the set of “Dreamgirls” tell MSNBC.com that “huge amounts of time and money” are going toward dramatic hairpieces for Beyoncé’s character Deena Jones, the Diana Ross-like lead singer in a 1960s girl group looking for fame. Read Full Story

EUR DVD (In The Mix) REVIEW: Usher Romantic Vehicle Available on DVD
By Kam Williams
*You know that times have changed when you see an American-made movie about a black DJ from the ‘hood who steals the heart of a Mafia princess and the brother ends up welcomed into the family rather than swimming with the fishes. But that’s just what we have with In the Mix, a delightful dramedy which features R&B heartthrob Usher in his first starring role. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Berry in FHM; ‘Oceans 13’; Oprah hosting wedding?; Ice T in ‘F***’; Mo’Nique likes ‘em thick; 3-D TV.
*Halle Berry ranks sixth on FHM magazine’s list of the "100 Sexiest Women in the World." Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: In-flight ‘Color Purple’; Latifah feeling maternal; Godfather in London; Jr. Gong joins Harper.
*Passengers on Air Trans Flight 883 from Chicago to New York yesterday got an unexpected treat when cast members of Broadway’s “The Color Purple” boarded the flight to perform some tunes from the musical. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Blake advances at Nasdaq; NFL announces opening game; Leezzy and Wiezzy play golf.
*James Blake took one step closer to earning his first trip to the Nasdaq-100 Open quarterfinals by beating Jarkko Nieminen Monday 6-3, 4-6, 6-1. Read Full Story

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03-28-06 EUR FEEDBACK: Oprah needs to mind her own business
"I've been reading about Oprah taking sides with Jennifer Aniston in regard to Aniston and Pitts' relationship. I love Oprah and I respect her to the utmost, but she's out of line in this case." Read Full Story

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03-27-06 EUR: Suge's Asset's Siezed / Isaac's Camp Responds / Denzel on Top

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SUGE KNIGHT’S ASSETS SEIZED BY L.A. JUDGE: Mogul loses Death Row after skipping payment of $107 million judgment.
*A judge in Los Angeles announced that he would take control of Suge Knight’s assets, including his Death Row records label, after he failed to make good on a $107 million civil court judgment. Read Full Story

MANDISA’S WEIGHT DISCUSSED ON L.A. RADIO: White radio jocks wonder if ‘American Idol’ fave would’ve made it to Hollywood if she were white.
*It’s no secret that black folks, in general, do not equate beauty with being rail thin. But is the country more likely to embrace obese African Americans than overweight whites? Read Full Story

MIJAC SNEAKS BACK INTO THE STATES: Singer tips into NYC to deal with lawsuit; plus LaToya says Neverland was always supposed to close.
*After months of living in the Middle Eastern nation of Bahrain following his acquittal of child molestation charges, Michael Jackson reportedly stepped foot on American soil last week to give a deposition in a lawsuit filed against him. Read Full Story

BRAUGHER, YOBA STEAL THE SHOW IN FX’S ‘THIEF’: Actors try to humanize roles as common criminals.
*With two current prime time dramas focusing entire seasons on thievery, it appears that criminals and the drama surrounding their big scores are suddenly TV’s next big thing. Read Full Story

ISAAC HAYES CAMP DENIES HE SUFFERED STROKE: Rep also says he wrote his own statement announcing ‘South Park’ exit, not Scientology handler.
*Wednesday’s new episode of “South Park” was the highest-rated season premiere of the animated series since 2002, according to the network. Read Full Story

MALL GUARDS TOLD TO PREPARE FOR ‘ATL’ ARRIVAL: Memo warns security chiefs of possible ‘behavior problems among customers.’
*This week’s opening of the urban drama “ATL” is causing a lot of pre-emptive activity among malls throughout Atlanta, where the movie was shot. Read Full Story

BELAFONTE EXPLAINS ABSENCE AT KING FUNERAL: Activist says his invitation was snatched at the last minute.
*Looks like there was just as much politics going on outside of Coretta Scott King’s February funeral as there was inside. Read Full Story

LEEZZY ACCEPTS APOLOGY FROM D.J. OVER RACIAL SLUR: Sec. of State somehow stretches incident to promote emerging democracies in Iraq.
*Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has accepted the apology of a St. Louis radio host who was fired last week after referring to her as “a big coon.” Read Full Story

JACKSON, MORGAN, MO’NIQUE IN ‘PENGUINS’ SPOOF: All-star cast set to poke fun at Oscar-winning documentary.
*The poor Empire Penguins. Not only do they have to march 70 miles across the Antarctic in the most brutal conditions to reproduce, but their perilous ritual will soon be mocked in an upcoming spoof from comedian Bob Saget. Read Full Story

ALICA KEYS TO FILM VISIT TO UGANDA: Singer will document four-day trip to promote message of her charity, ‘Keep a Child Alive.’
*Alicia Keys will take a camera crew to Uganda next month to document her visit to two sites funded by Keep A Child Alive, a charity she co-founded to help ease the AIDS pandemic in Africa. Read Full Story

BLACK ENTERPRISE WINS FULL RIGHTS TO ‘SOURCE’: Judge’s ruling paves way for complete takeover.
*The Supreme Court of the State of New York has ruled in favor of Black Enterprise/Greenwich Street Corporate Growth Partners in its ongoing legal battle over ownership of The Source magazine. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW (Inside Man): Bank Robbery-Turned-Hostage Drama Courtesy of Spike Lee
*Keith Frazier (Denzel Washington) hasn’t experienced much excitement at work lately. The demoted NYPD detective has been stuck behind a desk since becoming the subject of a corruption scandal in the wake of the disappearance of $140,000 in cash. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Kanye in Stockholm; D. Child's star; Smokey’s standards; Kane’s biz briefs; P, Romeo in Germany; Bambaataa’s ‘Beat’ rocks Visa.
*Kanye West has been booked to perform at this year’s Stockholm Jazz Festival, to take place July 18-22. The 27-year-old Grammy-winner will perform July 20 at Sweden’s biggest annual outdoor festival. Sting has also been added to the lineup. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: 'Inside' on top; Luda on ‘SVU’; Dee honored; ‘Brave’ begins; ‘Housewives’ videogame; ‘Golddigger Killer.’
*Spike Lee’s “Inside Man” earned $29 million at the box office to grab the No. 1 spot over the weekend. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Andia Winslow breaking barriers in golf; Bonds looking to sue ‘Shadows’ authors.
*Andia Winslow, the 23-year-old niece of NFL Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow, will take one more step toward breaking down racial barriers when she tees off at the LPGA's Ginn Clubs and Resorts Open on April 27 near Orlando. Read Full Story

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03-26-06 EUR FEEDBACK: Feeling Hill Harper's pain
"Wassup EUR folks! It's ya boy David Horton and I'm excited about Hill Harper's book (03-23-06 EUR). It's good to see brothers step up. Don't know if you guys remember but I've been pumping my book 'Negro Intellect' pretty hard and it's been a blessing to me in so many ways." Read Full Story

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