05-09-06 EURxtra: Rodman's Reunion With Father Turns Ugly / Halle's New Flick

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HALLE BERRY HEATS UP WITH DEL TORO: Stars book roles in upcoming film “Things We Lost in the Fire.”
*Halle Berry will star opposite Benicio Del Toro in a new drama about love, loss and moving through grief. “Things We Lost in the Fire” stars Berry as a sudden widow who takes in her late husband’s troubled best friend (Del Toro) to live with her family. Read Full Story

MTV MOVIE AWARDS BOOK T.I., FOXX, LUDA: Network announces presenters and performers for June 3rd event.
*T.I., Jamie Foxx and Ludacris are among the first round of presenters announced Monday for the 2006 MTV Movie Awards, to be held 9 p.m. June 3 at the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, CA, and broadcast Thursday, June 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. Read Full Story

MINN. COLLEGE ESTABLISHES ‘ICE CUBE SCHOLARSHIP’: Money to be awarded annually to outstanding student.
*Who knew that a member of a group called N****s With Attitude – the very member who wrote “F*** the Police” – would one day have an actual college scholarship named in his honor. Read Full Story

TIME FOR SOME 'BABY MAKIN' MUSIC': Ron Isley’s “Mr. Biggs” Returns to the Scene with New Isley Brothers Music!
By DeBorah B. Pryor
On the phone from his home in St. Louis, Missouri, where he admittedly goes to get away from the strains of show business at least six months out of the year, Isley’s demeanor is quiet, reflective and appreciative. He has had quite a run over the past two years: recovering from a stroke that occurred during a trip to the UK in 2004 and a highly publicized legal issue with the IRS; amidst accusations that claims he cashed checks that were not rightfully his and failed to report five years worth of income—to all of which he has plead not guilty. Read Full Story

JR. GONG DOMINATES WORLD MUSIC AWARDS: Damian Marley’s ‘Jamrock’ album and single take top honors.
*Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley's hit single "Welcome to Jamrock" and the Ghetto Youth/Tuff Gong/Universal album of the same name won top honors at the 25th Annual International Reggae & World Music Awards, held Saturday at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Read Full Story

RODMAN’S REUNION WITH FATHER TURNS UGLY: Pops shows up to Worm’s game with camera crew; Rodman felt used.
*Dennis Rodman, who hadn’t seen his father in over a decade, found himself face to face with the man recently during an exhibition basketball game in Manila. But instead of kisses and hugs between the estranged pair, there were only punches. Read Full Story

CINCI COPS BRACE FOR POSSIBLE T.I. RETALIATION: Authorities informed that people from Atlanta are looking for payback.
*Police in Cincinnati are increasing their patrols and undercover work after receiving what they believe are credible tips of Atlanta folks looking to avenge the shooting death of rapper T.I.’s personal assistant. Read Full Story

MARY WILSON PUSHES BILL TO BAN MUSIC IMPOSTERS: Fake Supremes, Platters and other knockoffs would lose right to bear groups’ name.
*Former Supreme Mary Wilson is sick and tired of seeing groups booking profitable gigs as The Supremes, The Drifters or The Coasters, with nary a member of the original group in the lineup. Read Full Story

STRIP CLUBS SERVE PURPOSE IN HIP HOP: Labels step up use of venues to break new product.
*Dance clubs are no longer the only venues in town where record labels can try out new music. According to a report in Billboard, producers are just as likely to cart new records down to the local shake joint to generate street buzz. Read Full Story

ELLA FITZGERALD MUSICAL TO BLANKET THE COUNTRY: Producers consider bringing the production to Broadway next year.
*“Ella,” a new musical about the legendary Ella Fitzgerald, will open in nine cities across the U.S. during the 2006-07 theater season, reports Playbill.com. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Rockwilder launches RocBattle.com; Roker unwilling to play nice; Hot 97 strikes back at building owners.
*Producer Rockwilder has launched a new Web site designed to assist aspiring producers in selling their beats. RocBattle.com, a collaboration with Trailblaze Studios, allows music makers the chance to show off their work and hopefully, pocket some money in the process. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: 'On The Outs'
By Kam Williams
*17 year-old Marisol (Paola Mendoza) is a drug-addicted, single-mom with a fragile psyche who divides her time between fighting her demons and fighting with the foster care system for custody of her baby. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: NBA Playoffs on iTunes; Ben Wallace/Chris Paul earn year-end honors.
*Recap versions of the 2006 NBA playoff games will be available for purchase at iTunes Music Store (www.itunes.com) within 24 hours after airing on their perspective NBA networks, including ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBATV. 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

06-09-06 EUR FEEDBACK: More love for Steve Ivory / More disgust for Master P
"Mr. Ivory - you write like sister Nina sings, and I gobble up your words like my grandmama's teacakes. Not only that, but you have the courage and passion to speak on REAL things - self-love, community, friendship, living ... I'm especially thankful for your recent column about ..." Read Full Story

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