03-14-06 EURxtra: Diddy & NBC 'Cook' up New Show / Isaac Hayes Leaves 'So. Park'

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DIDDY INKS TV DEAL FOR COOKING SHOW: ‘Celebrity Cooking Showdown’ to debut next month as a week-long competition.
*With “Dancing with the Stars” and “Skating with Celebrities” drawing viewers by combining famous faces with experts, it was only a matter of time before the popular concept wafted into the kitchen. Read Full Story

ISAAC HAYES LEAVES ‘SOUTH PARK’ FOR RELIGIOUS REASONS: Comedy Central cartoon loses its beloved Chef.
*Isaac Hayes has decided to quit his 9-year gig as the voice of Chef on the animated series “South Park,” stating he can no longer tolerate the show’s take on religion. Read Full Story

OPRAH SOUGHT TO CHANGE PUBLIC OPINION OF U.A.E.: Middle Eastern business group wants TV mogul to host a show from Persian Gulf.
*After American outrage derailed the Bush Administration’s attempt to hire a United Arab Emirates firm to oversee several U.S. ports, a business group in the Persian Gulf country is hoping Oprah Winfrey can help shed its image as a nation teeming with terrorists. Read Full Story

CHAPPELLE, TUCKER PERFORM AT COMEDY FEST: Comics surprise Wayans event; plus, ‘Def Comedy Jam’ may return to HBO.
*Fans at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen got an unexpected treat Thursday night with impromptu standup performances from Dave Chappelle and Chris Tucker. Read Full Story

YOUNG JEEZY ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGED SHOOTOUT: Rapper charged with carrying concealed firearm.
*Atlanta talent Young Jeezy, born Jay Jenkins, was arrested and charged early Saturday in South Florida with two counts of carrying a concealed firearm without a permit following an alleged shootout in South Beach. Read Full Story

MASTER P SENTENCED TO COMMUNITY SERVICE: Percy also fined $700 after pleading no contest to weapons charges.
*It’s been a pretty good week for the rapping Miller brothers of New Orleans. Three days after Corey “C-Murder” Miller’s murder conviction was overturned, Percy “Master P” Miller and Vyshonn “Silkk the Shocker” Miller avoided jail time in Los Angeles after pleading no contest to weapons charges. Read Full Story

JACKSONS ATTEND FORMER DRUMMER’S FUNERAL: MiJac and Janet absent; Marlon, Jermaine, Jackie and Randy pay final respects.
*The funeral of former Jackson 5 drummer Johnny Jackson Jr. (no relation to the family) was held Saturday (Mar. 11) in Gary, Indiana with several members of the singing siblings on hand to pay final respects. Read Full Story

EUR INTERVIEW: Janet Rollé, a Role Model on a Roll at AOL Black Voices
By Kam Williams
*Janet Rollé is the Vice President and General Manager of AOL® Black Voices, a division of America Online, Inc. In this new role, Rollé is responsible for developing the AOL Black Voices service across all AOL platforms and products. In addition, she leads the day-to-day programming activities and sets the editorial tone and direction for the African-American category. Read Full Story

AOL’S BLACK VOICES AIRS NEW ORLEANS DOCUMENTARY: Film highlights site’s new expanded Hurricane Katrina coverage.
*On Monday, America Online's Black Voices section premiered the documentary "New Orleans: My Home, My Life, My Love" as part of its Hurricane Katrina-related broadband package. Read Full Story

‘GET YOUR MONEY RIGHT’ TOUR LAUNCHES IN DETROIT: Russell Simmons, Three 6 Mafia, MC Lyte to participate on panel.
*The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN), title sponsor Chrysler Financial and presenting sponsor Anheuser-Busch, Inc. will kick-off the second year of the "Get Your Money Right" financial literacy and empowerment national tour in Detroit on March 25. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Stone denial; J-Lo’s hairstylist; Chaney’s goodbye; ‘Kelis Was Here.’
*Joss Stone is denying reports that she is dating British R&B sensation Lemar. Rumors of a romance between the singers began with a spotting of Lemar dipping out of Stone’s home in the south west of England last weekend. Read Full Story

MO' ITTY BITTY BITS: R. Kelly nixed; Rosario spill the beans; T.I.’s ‘King’; ‘Evening of Jazz.’
*The R. Kelly concert scheduled for March 19 at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City, Louisiana has been canceled. Refunds for tickets purchased online or by phone through Ticketmaster will be automatically credited to the credit card used for purchase. Those who bought their tickets in person will be able to get refunds at the location where they purchased their tickets. 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

03-14-06 EUR FEEDBACK: Hey Steve Harvey, 'It's Cheaper to Keep Her!'
"I just wanted to comment on Steve Harvey (03-13-06). Interestingly now that brother man is rolling in the success that's taken him all these years to achieve, along with ex-wife Mary's help, now they're going separate ways." Read Full Story

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