05-26-06 EUR: Prince Hinted at 'American Idol' Surprise in Biblical Email

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PRINCE HINTED AT ‘IDOL’ SURPRISE IN BIBLICAL E-MAIL: Artist sent out an e-mail early Wednesday with the words, “First Corinthians 10:14.”
*No one knew what to make of an e-mail from Prince that was addressed to various news outlets Wednesday morning containing only his picture and the words “First Corinthians 10:14.” Read Full Story

LUDACRIS SAYS HE’S NO BITER: Rapper takes the stand to defend ‘Stand Up’ at copyright infringement trial.
*Chris “Ludacris” Bridges took the stand Thursday at a copyright infringement trial in Manhattan and affirmed that he did not steal lyrics for his 2003 hit “Stand Up,” as his accusers are claiming. Read Full Story

BEANIE RESTING AT HOME AFTER ROBBERY ATTEMPT: Philly rapper was shot in the upper arm, leaves hospital in a wheelchair.
*Rapper Beanie Sigel was treated and released from a Pennsylvania hospital Thursday after he was shot in the upper arm during a robbery attempt in Pennsylvania. Read Full Story

ESPN TO CUT BACK ON BARRY BONDS COVERAGE: Reporter covering slugger full time will scale back once Bonds hits No. 715.
*ESPN has decided to cut back on both its reality series starring Barry Bonds, and coverage of the San Francisco Giants slugger’s attempt to surpass Babe Ruth on the career home run chart. Read Full Story

JEWELERS SQUEAMISH OVER ‘BLOOD DIAMOND’: Bling industry bracing for backlash over Hounsou film.
*The U.S. jewelry industry is reportedly nervous and looking over its shoulder for the arrival of the upcoming film "The Blood Diamond," which tells how diamond smuggling in Sierra Leone was at the center of brutal civil wars. Read Full Story

WHITNEY’S DISHEVELED LOOK ‘A DISGUISE?’: Cherelle claims her homie dresses like a bag lady to avoid fans.
*Singer Cherelle is telling folks that her close friend, Whitney Houston, is looking a mess these days as a strategic move to avoid being recognized. Read Full Story

THE FILM STRIP: Halle Berry on 'X-Men 3'; gives The Film Strip high fives
By Marie Moore
*Back with a bang, Halle Berry takes a stand as a strong, black woman in “X-Men: The Last Stand.” There was some fear that she might not return because of her dissatisfaction with Storm’s limited role in the previous two “X-Men” films, but Berry says that was all a hoax. Read Full Story

CHAMILLIONAIRE RIDES DIRTY UP THE SINGLES CHART: Rapper unseats Rihanna’s ‘SOS’; Furtado/Timbo combo jumps in the Top 10.
*Houston rapper Chamillionaire scores his first Billboard No. 1, while a “Saturday Night Live” performance last weekend helped Nelly Furtado and Timbaland jump 21 places into the top 10 on this week’s Hot 100 singles chart. Read Full Story

BRYANT GUMBEL RETURNING TO MORNING TV?: Former ‘Today’ host rumored to be on shortlist for ‘GMA.’
*Within hours of ABC’s announcement that “Good Morning America” anchor Charlie Gibson would be replacing the pregnant Elizabeth Vargas on "World News Tonight," Bryant Gumbel’s name was mentioned as one of several being considered to fill the “GMA” void. Read Full Story

TWISTA'S MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND JUMP-OFF IN MIAMI: He wants you to hang with him, Hoopz, Buffie The Body & Gloria Velez.
*Ya boy Twista is doin' it again. Doing what you ask? He's hangin in the MIA at this year's “2nd Annual Bottles & Models.” Twista and all three of his new found Miami Angels, Hoopz (VH1's Flavor of Love), Buffie The Body and Gloria Velez will serve as event hosts. Read Full Story

MIJAC’S DIVORCE MESS ALL IN THE STREETS: Plus, singer is house hunting in UK; will make “first official public appearance” in Japan.
A California judge ruled Wednesday to allow papers from Michael Jackson's divorce/custody case to be made public, the singer tells a British paper that he plans to move to the U.K., and his publicist Raymone Bain says he will travel to Japan Saturday in his “first official public appearance” since being acquitted of child molestation charges last June. Read Full Story

FORMER VIBE EXEC LAUNCHES NEW MAGAZINE: ‘21st Century Hustle’ is a business lifestyle brand aimed at ‘young urbanites.’
*Former Vibe magazine executive, Ali Muhammad, launches his new business lifestyle magazine, 21st Century Hustle, on Monday (May 29). Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Phifer, LL in ‘Slow Burn’; Diddy dances to MTV; Singleton backs Brewer’s ‘Maggie’; Freeman gets ‘Gone.’
*Mekhi Phifer, LL Cool J, Taye Diggs and Chiwetel Ejiofor star in the upcoming suspense thriller “Slow Burn.” Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Cop wins judgment against Turk; B.G. preps new album; everyday Corey Clark’s hustlin’; Peebles honored by Black Star News.
*A Memphis area police officer has won a $10 million dollar judgment against rapper Tab "Turk" Virgil stemming from a shoot-out during an apartment raid in January 2004. 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

05-26-06 EUR FEEDBACK: 'Brother James, where is your article about how we black men demoralize ourselves?'
"Brother James, where is your article about how we black men demoralize ourselves? Where is your article to voice disdain for black men such as Bishop Don Juan and the other visible brothers that have provided an international stage for his buffoonery and degradation of the black male image. Where is your article about the apparent embrace of thug life and pimpdom lifestyles by our young men?" Read Full Story

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