03-09-06 EURextra: Jermaine Reportedly Caught on Tape Dishing on Michael

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NE-YO’S ‘SO SICK’ INFECTS BILLBOARD: Album debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.
*After shipping RIAA platinum last week, “In My Own Words,” the debut album by Def Jam recording artist Ne-Yo, debuts at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts with first week sales of 301,005 units. Read Full Story

JERMAINE REPORTEDLY TAPE-RECORDED DISHING ON MIJAC: Author Brown says he’s got audio tapes proving Jermaine’s bombshells from book proposal.
*Another day, another chapter in Jermaine Jackson’s planned tell-all book that was reportedly scrapped after Michael Jackson heard about his unflattering presence in the project. Read Full Story

WAYANS BROS WHEELING AND DEALING: Nicktoons adds fam’s ‘Thugaboo’ cartoon; deposit placed for Oakland studio.
*It’s been nothing but serious business for comedic siblings Keenen Ivory, Damon, Shawn and Marlon Wayans in recent days. Read Full Story

BOBBY BROWN ARRESTED ON 14-YEAR-OLD CHARGE: Singer nabbed for 1992 motor vehicle violation.
*Singer Bobby Brown attended his daughter LaPrincia’s cheerleading tournament in Webster, Massachusetts last weekend – then drove to the local police station to turn himself in on a 14-year-old warrant. Read Full Story

THE TWO SIDES OF ROY HARGROVE: Jazz man’s two new albums released simultaneously.
*Hip hop jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove, on May 2, will release two new albums on Verve Records via his groups The RH Factor and The Roy Hargrove Quintet. Read Full Story

YOUNG MC BUSTS A LAWSUIT: Rapper says publishing company hasn’t paid him royalties on two songs written for Tone Loc.
*Rapper Young MC has filed a lawsuit against a publishing company he claims has failed to pay him royalties on two hit songs he wrote for Tone Loc. Read Full Story

CARMELO ANTHONY LAUNCHES RECORD LABEL: NBA star trying to ‘Kross Over’ into music arena.
*Carmelo Anthony, a star on NBA’s Denver Nuggets basketball team, has started his own record label called Kross Over Entertainment, with Atlanta-based rapper Berg providing the company’s first single, “Hold Up,” featuring UGK. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Blige’s toilets; Ghostface LP; Yankee lauded; peaceful LL.
*According to new reports, Mary J. Blige demands that fresh new toilet seats be installed in her dressing rooms while on tour. Read Full Story

MO' MUSIC BITS: Carey’s body; MiJac’s workout; Markie doll; Fontaine’s exit
Mariah Carey was so proud of her slimmed down body that she asked a New York Post columnist to have a feel. "I've been working out like mad - you can even punch me in the stomach and feel how tight that is,” she said at an Oscars after party in Beverly Hills. Read Full Story

EUR BOOK REVIEW: 'Life Out of Context' by Walter Mosley
By Kam Williams
*While covering the recent State of the Black Union convention, I was surprised to see Walter Mosley up there on the dais alongside such celebrated African-American visionaries as Reverend Al Sharpton, Minister Louis Farrakhan and Princeton Professor Cornel West. For while Mosley might be the highly-regarded author of about 20 best sellers, in my mind he is still better known for writing crime novels than for weighing-in on political issues. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: JammX Kids; Jamaican Dogsled film; Epps is ‘Evil’ again; ‘Tsotsi,’ ‘Reunion’ at IBFF; ‘Crash’ DVDs skyrocket.
*Queen Latifah, Shaquille O'Neal and “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson will appear on the first prime time special from The JammX Kids, a crew of kiddie hip hop dancers. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: ‘Pancakes & Politics’ in Detroit; HSAN’s ‘Get Your Money Right’ 2006.
*Detroit Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick and Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson will serve as keynote speakers in the first Pancakes & Politics Breakfast Series forum titled "The Economy, Regionalism and Race Relations." 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

03-09-06 EUR FEEDBACK: For blacks, winning an Oscar means absolutely nothing
"Unfortunately for Blacks, winning an Oscar doesn't put you any closer to 'arriving' than does going to the after parties, the post-Oscar talk shows or the press junkets. Being black and winning an Oscar only means that you were recognized for your efforts for that one split moment. Don't believe me? Just ask Denzel, Holly and Cuba!" Read Full Story

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