05-05-06 EUR: British Airways Puts Snoop in Doghouse / VingRhames on a 'Mission'

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BRITISH AIRWAYS PUTS SNOOP IN THE DOG HOUSE: Airline wants no parts of rapper after incident at Heathrow.
*British Airways has decided that Snoop Dogg may never step foot on one of its airplanes ever again following his part in an alleged brawl at London’s Heathrow Airport. Read Full Story

WILL SMITH’S HOLLYWOOD SHUFFLE: Studios scramble to organize his production schedules; plus ‘Fresh Prince Season 4’ coming to DVD.
*Will Smith has three movies due for release in the next few years, the first being Sony’s “The Pursuit of Happyness” in December. But trying to schedule time to shoot the other two for Warner Bros has been quite a challenge. Read Full Story

VING RHAMES ON A ‘MISSION’: Actor talks about returning to the lucrative franchise, and why the third time is a charm.
*There’s a new movie that arrives in theaters today – you may have heard of it. It’s called “Mission: Impossible III?” “The beauty of this one for me, in coming back, is the script,” notes Ving Rhames, who returns to the franchise for the third time as computer expert Luther Strickell. Read Full Story

OPEN HOUSE FOR OPRAH, JAMIE FOSTER BROWN: Women offer tours of private residences in separate media outlets.
*Next week offers two new chances to see how the other half lives. Oprah Winfrey invites readers into her brand new Hawaiian farmhouse in the May 9 issue of O at Home, and Sister 2 Sister magazine editor Jamie Foster Brown shows off her Maryland farm in the Sunday, May 7th episode of HGTV’s "If Walls Could Talk.” Read Full Story

BLONDIE’S DEBBIE HARRY HAS LOVE FOR LIL’ KIM: Rock star writes and records ode to Queen Bee.
*Rock legend Debbie Harry of Blondie pays tribute to jailed rapper Lil’ Kim in her new track “Dirty n Deep,” which can be heard on her MySpace page www.MySpace.com/debbieharry or www.blondie.net. Read Full Story

WINNERS OF THE VAN HUNT 'AFTER-PARTY' PROMOTION: They'll be partying with the soul man in Baltimore, DC, Philly and Chicago.
*Yesterday in Thursday's EUR we broke out our Van Hunt promotion in association with The Room Service Group a marketing & promotion company. Today, we're announcing the names of the six (6) lucky winners who'll get the chance to hang with the Capitol Records artist at his "after-parties" this weekend in Baltimore, DC and Philly. Additionally, two (2) Chicago winners will meet and greet Van Hunt next Saturday, May 13. Read Full Story

BHERC SCREENS FILM DEALING WITH GANG VIOLENCE: ‘Dilemma’ highlights group’s ‘Fighting Back With Film Media Project.’
*The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) presents the world premiere of “Dilemma,” a film about the effects of gang violence on a young teen in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

VH1 STEPS UP HIP HOP PROGRAMMING: More details given on upcoming reality shows starring Ice T and Paul Wall.
*This fall, VH1 will introduce two new reality series built around hip hop artists. Read Full Story

DEAD PREZ DOCUMENTARY HONORED: Atlanta Hip Hop Festival gives props to film promoting social awareness.
*"Dead Prez: It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop," the new feature-length concert film from rap group dead prez, was honored with the "Revolutionary Spirit" Award at this year's Atlanta HipHop Film Festival (AHHFF) Awards event held Sunday at the Carter Center in Atlanta. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Bambino on La Familia; Daz’s ‘Gangsta’; Starbucks sells Diana; Janet’s ‘Weekend’; Rihanna rules; Diddy gushes.
*Def Jam’s new world music imprint Roc La Familia has set June 20th for its first release, reggaeton artist Hector “El Father” Bambino. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: ‘Rush Hour 3’; Whitaker goes ‘Wild’; TV One’s 30 million; Oprah on ‘The View’; Dog Whisperer sued; Tracy Morgan DVD.
*“Rush Hour 3” will begin production this fall with returning stars Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan, announced New Line Films Thursday. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Teddy honored; HSAN in Miami; Black Cowboy exhibit in Memphis; Downing bowls in L.A.
*Legendary singer/songwriter Teddy Pendergrass will be honored by the Urban League of Philadelphia at its 4th Annual Song of Equality Gala for using music to heal social ills, promote unity and economically empower individuals within the African-American community. 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

05-05-06 EUR FEEDBACK: A Vote FOR Rosie, Not Star
"Good Morning! I am writing in response to MsWay's comment posted Wednesday, May 3rd regarding Rosie O'Donnell joining The View ... I personally think that Ms. O'Donnell will be wonderful addition to The View panel!" Read Full Story

05-05-06 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
05-05-06 EUR Newbits and Feedback all on ONE Page Read Full Story