05-01-06 EURxtra: DJ Star Wants Charges Dropped / Simon Calls Prince 'Selfish'

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DJ STAR’S LAWYER WANTS CHARGES DISMISSED: Syndicated radio jock arrested for making on-air threats against rival’s daughter.
*The lawyer for fired New York radio jock Troi “Star” Torain asked a court Tuesday to dismiss the charges against his client in connection with on-air threats made to the daughter of a rival disc jockey. Read Full Story

LARK VOORHIES SUES NATIONAL ENQUIRER: Actress upset over story claiming she had a cocaine problem.
*Lark Voorhies, best known for her role as Lisa Turtle on TV’s “Saved by the Bell,” has filed a lawsuit against the National Enquirer for publishing a story that suggested she was battling a cocaine addiction. Read Full Story

GAME SEEKS SOLO PLAYDATE WITH INTERSCOPE: Rapper reportedly in talks with the label to house his Black Wall Street imprint.
*The Game is reportedly in talks to park his own Black Wall Street label at Interscope Records, which currently has him signed as a solo artist through their partnership with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath imprint. Read Full Story

FCC WON'T BUDGE ON CBS FINE: Org. sticks by decision to punish 20 CBS stations for Janet's wardrobe malfunction.
*The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday it would not reconsider its decision to fine 20 CBS Corp. television stations a total of $550,000 for broadcasting Janet Jackson's breast during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show. Read Full Story

MORE PRINCE DRAMA FROM ‘IDOL’ APPEARANCE: Cowell calls him “selfish” for refusing to talk to anyone. Plus Prince nabs a Webbie.
*Never one to be shy about his true feelings, “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell is directing his latest criticism toward superstar Prince and his behavior during the show’s season finale last week. Read Full Story

MARIAH’S LEGS KICK OFF GILLETTE TOUR: Company to hold contests in five cities to find ‘Legs of a Goddess.’
*Using Mariah Carey’s legs for attention, Gillette Venus kicked off its “Legs of a Goddess” promotion by unveiling a 16-foot high likeness of the singer’s gams during a ceremony at New York's Radio City Music Hall. Read Full Story

KATRINA BITS: $700 million jazz park to be built in New Orleans; singer Rob Thomas donates $200,000 to restore music education programs.
*A new $700 million jazz district and central park will be developed in New Orleans as part of the rebuilding effort following Hurricane Katrina. Read Full Story

BET'S 'TIGER,' 'COLLEGE HILL' END TONIGHT: Season finales for both reality shows packed with much drama.
*BET HBCU reality shows "College Hill" and "Season of the Tiger" air their season finales tonight in back-to-back fashion. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Marion Jones wins; Negro League museum arrives in NY; Officer Shaq; French Open update.
*Track star Marion Jones was in fine form Sunday winning the 100 meters easily at the FBK Games in Hengelo, Netherlands. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Bobby’s women; Ciara’s ‘Goodies’; DMX’s blessings; Sparks’ June lineup; Solange on DVD.
*Bobby Brown needs to get his groupies in check, according to reports of a recent girlfight that broke out between a member of his entourage and a Russian model. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
The Break-Up (PG-13 for nudity, sex and expletives) Battle-of-the-sexes revenge comedy, set in the Windy City, about an art dealer (Jennifer Aniston) and tour bus guide (Vince Vaughn) who both want to end their relationship, except neither is willing to move out of the condo they share. With Joey Lauren Adams, Jon Favreau and Ann Margaret. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Robert Randolph tour; Marc Anthony heads parade; author Robin M. May releases ‘HBCU Guide.’
*Robert Randolph & The Family Band, led by pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph, will head out on a nine-week U.S. tour this summer with The Black Crowes. 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

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