05-03-06 EUR: Details Emerge in Hot 97 Eviction / Another Rapper Shot to Death

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‘ER’ EPISODE WILL FOCUS ATTENTION ON DARFUR: Mekhi Phifer’s character to help shed light on the political and ethnic conflict.
*Tomorrow night’s episode of “ER” will call attention to the genocide in Sudan’s Darfur region through a storyline involving Dr. Gregory Pratt, played by Mekhi Phifer. Read Full Story

DETAILS EMERGE IN HOT 97 EVICTION LAWSUIT: Lawyers for building owners say other tenants felt “threatened and intimidated” by station’s guests.
*In legal papers demanding the eviction of WQHT-FM, a.k.a. Hot 97, the New York radio station and its guests are described by the landlord as a source of intimidation for other building tenants, and simply too trouble-prone to keep on the premises. Read Full Story

OPRAH HONORS ‘ANGEL FRIEND’ MATTIE STEPANEK: Mogul visits event at Borders books in Santa Barbara to honor late teen.
*Oprah Winfrey attended an event held in Santa Barbara Sunday in honor of her late friend Mattie Stepanek, the 13-year-old poet, peace activist and author of the “Heartsong” series of inspirational books. Read Full Story

RAPPER BIG HAWK SHOT TO DEATH: Member of DJ Screw’s ‘Screwed Up Click’ gunned down in Houston.
*Rapper Big Hawk, a member of DJ Screw’s Screwed Up Click and brother to late rapper Fat Pat, was shot to death Monday night outside of a home in Houston, Texas. Read Full Story

MARKETING OF BOB MARLEY DETAILED IN NEW BOOK: Christopher John Farley explains strategy behind landmark ‘Catch a Fire’ album.
*In his new book "Before the Legend: The Rise of Bob Marley," author Christopher John Farley paints an early portrait of how a ska singer from Trench Town went on to become reggae’s most definitive voice. Read Full Story

NATALIE COLE: This Will 'Bee'
By Kenya Yarbrough
*Next up for the singer-actress, is the big screen – at least it was when she took time out to talk with EUR’s Lee Bailey yesterday morning. Cole hosted a screening of the film “Akeelah and the Bee” for some Los Angles students. The singer helped bring 4th and 5th graders from the Angeles Mesa Elementary School to the Magic Johnson theaters in L.A. to follow-up on the student’s first spelling bee. Read Full Story

STEDMAN GRAHAM AUTHORS NEW BOOK ON DIVERSITY: Oprah’s man says success is solely based on results, performance and excellence.
*While Oprah Winfrey has busied herself funding Broadway musicals and building schools in Africa, her boyfriend, Stedman Graham, has been quietly churning away on a new book that promotes the notion of old-fashioned hard work as the key to a prosperous career. Read Full Story

TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL UPDATE: 'Mission: Impossible III' And Others Premiere.
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III – Today, Wednesday, May 3, 2006 ... the much anticipated Tom Cruise action thriller “M:i:III” explodes onto the New York City/Tribeca Film Festival scene. Cruise will celebrate the U.S. premiere of the film at the Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) with a full day of screenings and events throughout Manhattan as part of “Mission: NYC.” Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: 'Last Holiday' -- Queen Latifah as Wallflower-Turned-Life of the Party
*When first made back in 1950, Last Holiday starred Sir Alec Guinness as George Bird, a shy and retiring salesman who learns from his doctor that he’s suffering from a rare but fatal affliction known as Lampington’s Disease. With only a few weeks to live, the lonely, lifelong bachelor quits his job, withdraws all his savings from the bank, and checks into a swanky seaside resort with plans to spend his remaining days frittering it all away irresponsibly, gambling, imbibing and romancing. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Brown investigated by LAPD for sex assault; DA in Duke sex scandal wins re-election; Bonds moves closer to besting the Babe
*Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault involving Lakers center Kwame Brown. The alleged assault occurred early Saturday, hours after the LA Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 of their NBA playoff series, Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Jason Lee said Tuesday. Read Full Story

TRACK STAR TIM MONTGOMERY BUSTED FOR FRAUD: Former record holder arrested on alleged link to multimillion-dollar laundering scheme.
*He was once the world’s fastest man. Now, track star Tim Montgomery stands accused of trying to pull a fast one over on a series of banks to the tune of about $5 million dollars. Read Full Story

NABJ NAMES 2006 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES: Lerone Bennett Jr., William Raspberry, Susan Taylor among the chosen ones.
*The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has announced its 2006 Hall of Fame class, to be inducted during a ceremony at the 2006 NABJ Convention & Career Fair in Indianapolis, Aug. 16-20. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Arnold joins Howard’s ‘P.D.R.’; VH1 Soul starts selling; ‘Chris’’ Williams on ‘Minors’; ‘Beverly Hills Cop 4?’ PBS’ ‘Nat King Cole.’
*Tom Arnold is joining Terrence Howard and Bernie Mac in the Lionsgate period drama “P.D.R.” As previously reported, Howard stars in the true story of Jim Ellis, who formed a black swim team full of kids living in one of Philly’s roughest neighborhoods. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Fats ailing; Neville recording; JR Writer debuting; Harper on ‘Call.’
*Fats Domino’s scheduled autograph session and appearance at Monday’s Tipitina Foundation benefit concert was cancelled after the singer fell ill. 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

05-03-06 EUR: Rosie and Star / Steven Ivory
"I think (putting Rosie O'Donnell on 'The View' / 05-01-06 EUR) is an ultimate diss to Star Jones Reynolds. There is no way this evil gay lady ... I don't have anything against gays ... but this one is evil and racist. She is always attacking black. And I can't believe ABC would even consider that woman to replace Meredith." Read Full Story

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