05-02-06 EURxtra: Kobe & Shaq Have Babies / Diddy, Leezy Among Most Influential

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DUTTON’S BLACK SEPARATIST MINISERIES CONCERNS HBO: Film wonders what would happen if lower class blacks were given their own state.
*Consider the plot of the forthcoming 10-hour miniseries being developed by actor Charles S. Dutton for HBO: African Americans in a black separatist movement are given their own state within the U.S. under a multibillion-dollar reparations package. Read Full Story

BENDER’S FAMILY FILES SUIT AGAINST PROOF’S ESTATE: Wrongful death accusation comes from Army vet’s wife and mother.
*The family of 35-year-old Army veteran Keith Bender has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of D12 rapper Proof, who is alleged to have shot and killed Bender moments before he was gunned down last month. Read Full Story

GNARLS BARKLEY MAKES HISTORY IN THE U.K.: Download sales alone send Danger Mouse/Cee-Lo song to No. 1.
*Rapper Cee-Lo, last seen paying for his daughter’s flamboyant birthday party on MTV’s “Sweet 16,” has become somewhat of a phenomenon in the U.K. as a member of the duo Gnarls Barkley. Read Full Story

SHAQ DADDY AGAIN AND KOBE, TOO: Former teammates' wives give birth
*We all know that former teammates Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant have a lot in common. Like 3 NBA championship rings, an on-going love-hate relationship and now, babies. Yep, that's right. The two superstar's wives gave birth to baby girls early Monday morning. Read Full Story

T.I. KING OF APOLLO’S BLACK MUSIC MONTH CELEBRATION: Rapper also first hip hop act billed under Apollo New Legends Series.
*ATL rapper T.I. will help the Apollo Theater kick off its Black Music Month celebration with a performance at the historic venue on June 1 at 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Read Full Story

NEW ALBUM SALUTES MOTOWN SOUND & PHILLY SOUL: Artists from each city recording classic hits from the opposite town.
*Rival R&B cities Detroit and Philadelphia are rounding up their homegrown talent to record popular hits made famous by singers from the other city for a groundbreaking new album, reports Billboard. Read Full Story

DIDDY, LEEZZY, OPRAH AMONG TIME’S ‘MOST INFLUENTIAL’: Tyra Banks, Zadie Smith and Big Willie also make the cut.
*Time Magazine has come up with its annual list of 100 people who have the most impact in “shaping our world” …and one of them is Sean “Diddy” Combs. Read Full Story

DENZEL’S SON IS A ST. LOUIS RAM: Morehouse standout John David Washington one of 10 undrafted players signed by the NFL team.
*Denzel Washington isn’t the only big breadwinner in his family anymore. One day after Saturday’s NFL draft ended, the actor’s son, John David Washington, was one of 10 players signed by the St. Louis Rams. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: ‘Missing’ cancelled; new Sticky’ film; J.Lo, Starbucks sign with WMA; Cooper joins Foxx; Smith, Muccino reunite; Rosie on Star.
*Lifetime has opted not to renew its Vivica A. Fox drama “Missing” for a fourth season, explaining that the series simply "ran its course." The actress starred with Caterina Scorsone and Mark Consuelos in the series as a special FBI team who searches for missing victims using unorthodox methods. Read Full Story

50 CENT HAS NO LOVE FOR OPRAH: Rapper sounds off on TV mogul when asked about her ban on rappers as guests.
*Don’t be surprised if the next DJ Whoo Kid mix tape contains a 50 Cent joint dissing the mighty Oprah Winfrey. The talk show host is in the rapper’s crosshairs for her unwillingness to invite certain types of hip hop artists on her show. Read Full Story

EUR FILM (Mongolian Ping Pong) REVIEW: The Gods Must Play Ping Pong
By Kam Williams
*The Gods Must Be Crazy was the surprise hit of 1980, setting all sorts of box office records for an independent film. That charming comedy from South Africa revolved around a Bushman baffled by a Coke bottle tossed out of a passing airplane which lands at his feet. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Lil’ Kim causing problems?; Spring Fest Miami; Milian’s ‘Amazin’’ delay; Fats Domino’s charity gig; Eminem makes peace with ailing mom.
*Rumors of Lil’ Kim sneaking a mobile phone onto her cell block and causing havoc at the Philadelphia Federal Detention Center are false, according to her publicist, Tracy Nguyen. 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

05-02 EUR FEEDBACK: '50 Cent is a dumb ass, modern day slave!'
"50 Cent is a dumb ass, modern day slave! First of all, yes, Oprah's audience may not be 50's audience (thank GOD!), but don't diss (05-01-06 EUR) the woman because she doesn't want to support pimps, hoes, "n%$$er" name callers, Joseph the Jeweler prostitutes, or gang members!" Read Full Story

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