03-03-06 EUR: Eddie Murphy Divorce Drama Thickens (Did He Breach Prenup?)

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EDDIE MURPHY DIVORCE DRAMA THICKENS: Nicole may claim actor breached prenup with transvestite incident.
*Nicole Mitchell may have some ammunition in her divorce battle with actor Eddie Murphy if she decides to fight their prenuptial agreement. Sources say that Mitchell’s divorce attorney, Glenn Buzard, may argue that Murphy breached the prenup due to allegations stemming from his 1997 incident with a transvestite. Read Full Story

HOWARD REPORTEDLY TALKED OUT OF SINGING AT OSCARS: Longoria claims Poitier, others said it would be embarrassing for blacks.
*Terrence Howard was reportedly approached by a number of black stars requesting that the actor turn down the opportunity to perform his Oscar-nominated song from “Hustle & Flow” during Sunday’s ceremony. Read Full Story

‘CRASH’ DEBRIS PRECEEDS OSCAR NIGHT: Producers battle financier; nominated song rumored ineligible; ABC Oscar poll places film at top.
*There’s a war going on behind the scenes of the Academy Award-nominated film "Crash." According to the Hollywood Reporter, producers Cathy Schulman and Tom Nunan have sued real estate mogul and movie financier Bob Yari, alleging that he withheld millions in profits, damaged their reputations and used their joint venture to promote his other interests. Read Full Story

ICE CUBE EXPLORES ISSUE OF RACE IN ‘BLACK. WHITE.’: FX reality series allows families to experience life in different skins.
*Major racial issues will be explored in the upcoming six-part FX series “Black. White.,” the creation of rapper Ice Cube and veteran documentary producer R.J. Cutler (“The War Room.”) Read Full Story

‘CLASS’ IN SESSION FOR ANDRE 3000’S ANIMATED SERIES: Cartoon Network holds press preview for ‘Class of 3000’
*OutKast rapper Andre 3000 appeared at a Cartoon Network press event to unveil his new animated series “Class of 3000,” which is scheduled to debut on the channel in November. Read Full Story

BUSTA RHYMES SUED BY AUTOGRAPH SEEKER: Man claims he was manhandled by rapper and his bodyguard.
*More trouble for Busta Rhymes has come in the form of a lawsuit from a 37-year-old man who says he was roughed up by the rapper and his bodyguard while trying get an autograph. Read Full Story

MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER OF ‘JUDGING AMY’ ACTRESS: Suspected gang member faces up to life in prison.
*A suspected gang member was charged Wednesday with the shooting death of teen actress Tara Correa-McMullen, who had a recurring role on the CBS drama “Judging Amy.” Read Full Story

MIJAC DRAWS REACTION FROM BAHRAIN PUBLIC: Singer still thinks he’s unrecognizable behind those abaya disguises.
*Michael Jackson apparently isn’t fooling anyone with his attempt to hide his identity behind black veils, sunglasses and gloves during public outings. Read Full Story

MEDIA GETS FIRST LISTEN TO NEW PRINCE ALBUM: Seven of the 12 tracks still without title, but said to be ‘vintage Prince.’
*Prince’s new album “3121” was trotted out in its entirety for the media Wednesday (March 1) in advance of its March 21 release date from Universal. Read Full Story

BET REVAMPS JAZZ CHANNEL: Network changes its name to BET J, links with DIRECTV, evolves programming.
*BET Networks has performed a major overhaul on its BET Jazz channel, changing its name, expanding its parameters to include more music genres and bringing it to DIRECTV in the network’s first-ever satellite TV carriage agreement. Read Full Story

SNOOP DOGG OFFICIALLY OPENS VIDEO GAME LEAGUE: Bone Thugs, Paul Wall, Jalen Rose, Twista among inaugural lineup.
*The Global Gaming League, experts in online competitive video game tournaments, has teamed up with Snoop Dogg for the creation of the Hip Hop Gaming League. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Gorillaz at Apollo; new Juice Crew; Cannon’s ‘Dime’; Common, Chaka, Lou honored; Hamilton in N.C.; Chamillionaire’s reps Makaveli.
*The animated band Gorillaz will perform at Harlem’s world famous Apollo Theater for an April 2-6 stand. The gig will support material from its 2005 album, "Demon Days." Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Grier in NY; Glover touts Noni Juice; Keke Palmer lauded; Nas and Jay-Z on BET; Trumpet awards on TV One.
*Pam Grier will appear with two of her colleagues from Showtime’s “The L Word” at a New York book signing for “Welcome to Our Planet,” an episode guide to the program about a group of lesbian friends living in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

SPORTS BEAT: Olympics lure Wade; new NCAA rules affect HBCUs; Rutgers basketball coach Waters resigns.
*Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has accepted an invitation to try out for the U.S. basketball dream team that will compete at the 2008 Olympics. 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

03-03-06 EUR FEEDBACK: 'I went to the Image Awards taping and I was so disappointed.'
"I went to the Image Awards taping and I was so disappointed. The show (tonight at 8pm E/P on Fox) was probably one of the worse they've had. The star power just wasn't there. Well, some were there, they just didn't perform" Read Full Story

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