03-21-06 EURextra: MiJac & 50 on Same Track? / Isaac is Gone, But Chef Remains

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SPIKE LEE BEGS TO DIFFER WITH GEORGE CLOONEY: Director says actor was way off with Hattie McDaniel reference in Oscar speech.
*Spike Lee has gone on another tear, this time with a bulls eye on his boy, George Clooney. Read Full Story

ISAAC HAYES IS GONE, BUT CHEF REMAINS ON ‘SOUTH PARK’: Wednesday’s season premiere has kids noticing ‘something different’ upon his return.
*Looks like “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone haven’t wasted any time capitalizing on the hot mess cooked up by the voice of Chef. Read Full Story

MIJAC AND 50 CENT ON THE SAME TRACK?: G-Unit’s DJ Whoo Kid met up with the King of Pop in Bahrain to discuss the idea.
*Michael Jackson may not have a dollar to spare after paying his employees back wages and various fees to the government, but according to new reports, he’ll at least have 50 Cent. Read Full Story

EUR INTERVIEW: Inside Denzel (The Inside Man)
By Kam Williams
KW: How did you decide to do Inside Man? DW: Spike called me up. I read it, and said, “Yes.” It’s as simple as that. KW: How much research did you do for this role? DW: To be honest with you, I ... Read Full Story

‘GREY’S ANATOMY’ CREATOR PICKS UP ANOTHER HONOR: Shonda Rhimes nabs TV Land’s ‘Future Classic’ Award.
*ABC's critically-acclaimed hit drama, “Grey's Anatomy,” was awarded this year's TV Land Future Classic Award tonight at the TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV in Santa Monica, CA. Read Full Story

CHRISTINA MILIAN VS. NICK CANNON: Mess between ex-lovers appears in track on Milian’s upcoming album.
*A friend of Nick Cannon is venting frustration over a track written about the singer/actor/producer on an upcoming album by his ex-girlfriend, Christina Milian. Read Full Story

ICE CUBE TO SPREAD ‘LAUGH’ ACROSS COUNTRY: Rapper prepares 22-city tour to promote new album, ‘Laugh Now, Cry Later.’
*Rapper/actor/producer Ice Cube will step away from the film and television projects this spring to travel the country in support of his new album, “Laugh Now, Cry Later,” due June 6 via his own label, Lench Mob Records. Read Full Story

MAN WHO BEAT AND ROBBED ROSA PARKS APOLOGIZES: Joseph Skipper said he hopes to one day earn redemption.
*"I will go down in history as the man who robbed Rosa Parks," lamented 40-year-old Joseph Skipper, who blamed a severe drug addiction on his decision in 1994 to break into the Detroit home of Rosa Parks, beat her and steal her $53 in cash. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
By Kam Williams
*Older folks may remember Brer Rabbit from less-enlightened times, as the pathologically lazy and shiftless protagonist at the center of a series of racist nursery rhymes. That infamous collection of fables, written in early African-American dialect, have long been credited to Joel Chandler Harris (1848-1908), a white reporter for the Atlanta Constitution. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Hart on CBS; Longoria’s grandma and J-Lo film; BET’s ‘Runway’; VH1’s ‘Rock Hall’; ‘Good Times’ honored; ‘Brokeback’ DVD; ‘Idlewild’ holdup.
*Kevin Hart has joined the CBS comedy pilot "The Weekend," starring as one of three male friends whose social lives revolve around Saturdays and Sundays. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Terrell Owens rap disses Eagles; John Rocker dating a black woman.
*Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens must’ve really dug what actor Page Kennedy did after allegations of sexual misconduct led to his dismissal from “Desperate Housewives.” Read Full Story

KERRY WASHINGTON HIRED AS FACE OF L’OREAL PARIS: Actress signs worldwide contract; new print ads due this year.
*Actress Kerry Washington has been scooped up by L'Oreal Paris to become the spokesperson for its new HIP (High Intensity Pigments) cosmetics collection, designed “for women who love color.” Read Full Story

HBO BACKS WRITERS LAB AT BLACK FILM FEST: Applications now being accepted, limited seating available.
*HBO Films will sponsor a new Writers Lab, to be hosted by the Film Life and HBO American Black Festival (ABFF), during its 10th anniversary celebration in South Beach, July 19-23. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: JFA’s A Great Night in Harlem; Clifton Davis at Sunoco Welcome America! Festival.
JFA sets an unprecedented goal of raising $1.5 million dollars through corporate donations and proceeds from the 5th annual "A Great Night in Harlem" concert. 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

03-17-06 EUR FEEDBACK: Steve Harvey ... Pro & Con
"(I just want to say that) Steve Harvey is an asset to the Dallas market and he always will be. I appreciate everything he is doing. It is past time for us to have someone who will stand up and challenge men and confront our issues as a community. Keep on Steve; my radio is forever tuned in to you." Read Full Story

03-21-06 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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