04-20-06 EURxtra: Whitney Back in Rehab / Hundreds Attend Rapper Proof's Funeral

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WHITNEY REPORTEDLY BACK IN REHAB: Singer said to have checked into a facility in Arizona.
The superstar, who has had details of her drug addiction splashed across tabloids in recent months, was said to have checked into the Sierra Tucson clinic in Tucson, Arizona to get clean once and for all, reports the entertainment news show Extra. Read Full Story

HUNDREDS ATTEND FUNERAL FOR RAPPER PROOF: Eminem serves as an honorary pallbearer, credits rapper for his success.
*Slain rapper Proof was mourned Wednesday at a funeral in his Detroit hometown attended by thousands of fans, family and friends, including perhaps his closest, rap star Eminem. Read Full Story

PEPSI AND ‘MIMI’ JOIN FORCES: Mariah Carey to star in new commercial and produce original ringtones under the pact.
*After spending a busy 2005 dominating the music charts, Mariah Carey will kick back with a Pepsi this spring under a new partnership that will see the singer star in a new commercial as well as write and record original ringtones that will be available exclusively through a Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones promotion. Read Full Story

EDDIE MURPHY DIVORCE MADE FINAL: Actor agrees to pay Nicole child support for their five children.
*After 12 years of marriage, Eddie and Nicole Murphy are now officially divorced. Court papers obtained by People magazine confirm that the split became final on Monday in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

THE MO'KELLY REPORT SPECIAL (PREVIEW): Letter from 'Phat Girlz' Writer/Director Nnegest Likké
By Morris W. O'Kelly
Dear Morris, In the wake of all the negative pre-conceived notions about my film Phat Girlz by EUR readers and others who have not even seen the film, this review below (see link) brought my smile back. The reviewer Katrice Hester totally "got it" and appreciated the positive, uplifting message of the film. Read Full Story

ABC HAULS OPRAH INTO PRIMETIME FOR MAY SWEEPS: Two-hour ‘Legends’ Ball’ special to precede season finale of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ on May 15.
*On Monday, May 15, more behind-the-scenes footage from Oprah Winfrey’s historic “Legends’ Ball” will be featured in a two-hour ABC special to air before the season finale of “Grey’s Anatomy.” Read Full Story

SNOOP SCRAPS: Rapper to produce/star in horror pic; singer from Doggy’s Angels settles lawsuit; Reggie Bush on MC’s USC connection.
*Snoop Dogg is stepping into the horror genre once again with his new film “Hood of Horror,” a collection of three scary stories set in the inner city. Read Full Story

N.O. JUDGE EXPLAINS TOSSING OF MIJAC’S CLAIM: Singer’s alibi made it impossible for him to commit alleged crime.
*A New Orleans judge has explained why he dismissed claims from a man who said Michael Jackson had kidnapped and molested him in Louisiana 22 years ago. Read Full Story

X-CLAN’S BROTHER J LAUNCHES FOUNDATION: ‘The X-Clan Foundation’ seeks to steer youngsters in a positive direction.
*In honor and in tribute to the late Professor X, his fellow X-Clan member Brother J has announced the formation of The X-Clan Foundation, “dedicated to raising money for programs to uplift young people and support them in becoming the best they can be,” read a statement. Read Full Story

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS MASTER P. TEACHING HIS SON?: Rap entrepreneur isn’t opposed to kid settling Bow Wow beef in the ring.
*Looks like Master P is trying to draw attention to the upcoming album from his son Lil’ Romeo by stirring up a rap war between the boy and fellow teen rapper Bow Wow. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
American Dreamz (PG-13 for sexual references and brief profanity) Dennis Quaid is at the center of this social satire as a second term President of the United States who is booked by his chief of staff (Willem Dafoe) as a celebrity judge on an American Idol-type, reality-TV series in order to boost his approval rating. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Chaka’s son; Obie Trice CD; B.B King’s performs despite grief; Ray J radiates.
*More information has surfaced regarding the murder charges against Damien Patrick Holland, the 26-year-old son of singer Chaka Khan. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Magic behind McElwain film; slow ‘Cooking’ at NBC; BET’s ‘Lil Kim’ finale; NBC at the gas station; film chronicles ‘Winalota Cash.’
*Earvin Magic Johnson will executive produce a new film based on the life of Jason McElwain, the autistic teenager who made international headlines in February after scoring six three-pointers in the final four minutes of his first high school game. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Tamashiro benefit in L.A.; Take 6 on ‘Rejoice! Musical Soul Food’; Whitley hosts ‘Victims' Rights’ walk in L.A.
*Jurassic 5, Dilated Peoples, MC Supernatural, the Beat Junkies, Madlib, Money Mark and MF Doom will perform a benefit show on May 25 for DJ Shadow's art director Keith Tamashiro, who is currently recovering from a near-fatal brain aneurysm. 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

04-20-06 EUR FEEDBACK: Writer/director of "Phat Girlz" ... letter to Morris O'Kelly
See Nnegest Likké's (writer/director of "Phat Girlz") letter in Morris O'Kelly's special column. Read Full Story

04-20-06 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
04-20-06 EUR Newsbits and Feedback all on ONE Page Read Full Story