04-27-06 EURxtra: 50 Cent Launches Health Campaign For Kids / 'AI' - Prince Update

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50 CENT LAUNCHES HEALTH CAMPAIGN FOR KIDS: Rapper to plug new nationwide cooking competition for high school students.
*Cafeteria lunches – usually horrific in both taste and effect on the body – is at the center of a new contest from rapper 50 Cent as part of his new campaign to encourage healthy eating habits among today’s youth. Read Full Story

‘IDOL’ EXEC SAYS PRINCE WAS NEVER ASKED TO APPEAR: Executive producer says initial Page Six report wasn’t true.
*According to “American Idol” executive producer Ken Warwick, no one from the show has ever approached Prince to appear as a musical guest and song coach for the contestants, as was widely reported. Read Full Story

TWIN SISTER OF UNITED 93 FLIGHT ATTENDANT REFLECTS: Wanda Green depicted in the Universal film opening Friday.
*On the morning of September 11, 2001, Sandra Jamerson was attending a business meetings in St. Louis, unaware of the 9/11 crisis that was unfolding. Read Full Story

FISHBURNE SATURATES TRIBECA: Actor has three films in the festival currently running in NYC.
*Not only is Laurence Fishburne on the judging panel at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, but he also has three films showing in the competition, which kicked off this week in New York City and will run through May 7. Read Full Story

RADIO HOST FIRED OVER LEEZZY REMARK BACK ON AIR: David Lenihan returns for two weeks; full time run being considered.
*The St. Louis talk radio host who was fired within minutes of using the word “coon” while describing Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice returned to his on-air post Monday. Read Full Story

BERNICE KING’S OFFICE BURGLARIZED: Copper wire stripped, place ransacked, but electronics, cash and other valuables untouched.
*Rev. Bernice King, an elder at Lithonia, GA’s New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, is experiencing a bit of the uneasiness that her famous father endured during his campaign for civil rights, as her Atlanta office was broken into and ransacked earlier this month. Read Full Story

SIMMONS, KANYE, WYCLEF IN NEW DOCUMENTARIES: Production company hopes rappers will draw fans to pressing issues.
*Article 19 Films has two socially-conscious documentaries on deck that feature hip hop artists experiencing difficult political situations first-hand. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
Akeelah and the Bee (PG for mild epithets) Keke Palmer stars in the title role in this inspirational tale about the efforts of a precocious 11 year-old from L.A.’s South Central ghetto to make it to the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. with the help of a mysterious mentor (Laurence Fishburne) and over the objections of her mother (Angela Bassett). Read Full Story

NABJ FRUSTRATED BY LATEST DIVERSITY STUDY: Research shows newsrooms are going backwards in its minority hiring.
*According to the latest survey released annually by the American Society of Newspaper Editors, the number of black journalists and other journalists of color in newsrooms is slipping once again. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Smith’s ‘Legend’; Foxx gifts; ‘Tsunami’ takes Ejiofor, Okonedo; ‘Tavis’ podcasts; “On the Outs” DVD; Lincoln ads.
*Will Smith is set to star in Warner Bros’ upcoming sci-fi thriller “I Am Legend,” reports Variety. Set in a post-apocalyptic New York, the film will feature Smith as the last healthy man following the release of a virus that wipes out the population. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Gap nabs Legend; judge Thug; Chuck D Mobile; Kidjo in Kenya; Village People cop gets trial date.
*John Legend will perform at an exclusive concert this summer hosted by retail chain Gap at New York City's legendary Supper Club. Read Full Story

THEATER/LITERARY BITS: ‘Color Purple’, ‘Soldier’s Play’ up for Drama League Awards; ‘Bridge & Tunnel’ deemed ‘Special’; Zadie Smith shortlisted.
*The Tony Awards Administrative Committee has ruled that Sarah Jones’ critically-acclaimed play “Bridge & Tunnel” will be placed in the “Special Theatrical Event” category, as requested in a petition by the play’s producers. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Sam Moore in N.O. Jazz Fest; CME honors Stevie; AABE’s Golf Outing in Atlanta;
*Fresh from headlining appearances at SXSW in Austin, Texas and the Black Music Festival in Girona, Spain, Sam Moore of the legendary soul duo Sam & Dave will take the Southern Comfort Blues Stage at this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on Sunday, May 7 at 3:50 p.m. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: adidas nabs Bush; Williams suspended again; Winfield in College Hall; Magic meets J-Mac; Kobe’s No. 24 to cash in.
*Amidst the controversy surrounding his family’s choice in housing, Heisman trophy winner Reggie Bush has inked a multi-year partnership with sports apparel company, adidas. 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

04-27-06 EUR FEEDBACK: I just saw an advance screening of 'Akeelah and the Bee' and it is ...
"I just came from the advance screening of Akeelah and the Bee and I must say it was one of the best movies I have seen in a very long time. The movie had to break down the usual stereotypes that many other races and even some of our own race feel about the intellectual capacity of African Americans." Read Full Story

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