07-31-06 EUR: Infidelity in Prince Divorce / Janet: Jermaine's the Best in Bed

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RUMORS TAINT PRINCE DIVORCE: NY Post reports singer’s closeness to Tamar may have started rift.
*Within days of learning that Prince’s wife Manuela Testolini Nelson had filed for divorce, rumors began circulating that the reason behind it may be related to the large amount of time the artist is spending with his latest protégé, Tamar. Read Full Story

DAMON DASH LINES UP FILM PROJECTS: Mogul to produce flicks ranging from mobster Joe Stassi to a female fight club in Brooklyn.
*Entertainment mogul Damon Dash is on his film grind once again with three projects in the works for the near future. Read Full Story

JANET FANS WANT MTV TO STOP HATING: Fans on singer’s Web site say network is behind ‘conspiracy’ to ignore new video; plus, Janet finds sexual equal in J.D.
*Is MTV conducting a vast right-wing conspiracy to keep Janet Jackson’s new video “Call On Me” out of rotation? Read Full Story

TUPAC’S ASHES TO BE SCATTERED IN SOUTH AFRICA: Rapper’s family to spread late rapper around Soweto township.
*Some of Tupac Shakur’s ashes have already been scattered in the Pacific Ocean and Malcolm X Square in New York. Soon, part of his remains will rest in a third location of great significance for the late M.C. Read Full Story

WILL BLACK DRAMAS EVER BE ABLE TO SELL SOAP?: ‘Chris’ producer Ali LeRoi offers take on fall’s severe lack of color in hourlong shows.
By Cherie Saunders
If you believe Ali LeRoi, an executive producer and writer on The CW’s “Everybody Hates Chris,” it’s a complete waste of time to discuss the state of TV through the lens of a particular culture, because green is the only color that matters in Hollywood. Read Full Story

BEYONCE TOOK ‘PEOPLE KISSING CLASSES’ FOR ‘DREAMGIRLS’: Singer taps acting coach for smooch with Jamie Foxx.
*Beyonce learned pretty quickly that kissing your real life boyfriend is quite different than locking lips with a co-star as a movie character, as there is lighting, camera angles and decisions on tongue placement that inevitably come into play. Read Full Story

DIONNE WARWICK ATTENDS TRIBUTE MUSICAL: Singer absorbs adulation in Chicago staging of ‘Don’t Make Me Over.’
*Dionne Warwick found herself fighting back tears after a performance of "Don't Make Me Over (In Tribute to Dionne Warwick)," a new musical staged through Oct. 1 at Chicago’s Black Ensemble Theater (4520 N Beacon). Read Full Story

DOGGY TREATS: Snoop’s football league given stock; Dogg Pound launches DVD magazine.
*Snoop Dogg’s "Snoop Youth Football League" was to be gifted Sunday with 10,000 shares of stock from AmoroCorp (AORO) during a ceremony at the California African American Museum in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

CHRIS BROWN SLOWS FROM ‘RUN’ TO ‘STEPPIN’’: Singer talks about role in upcoming film.
*R&B teen sensation Chris Brown, who stomped onto the music scene with his No. 1 single “Run It” last year, is hoping to have the same successful impact in Hollywood with his first feature film, “Steppin’,” due for release in early 2007. Read Full Story

TRIBE CALLED QUEST REUINTES FOR TOUR: Q-Tip, Phife Dawg and Ali Shaheed together again after eight-year break.
*We have the video game NBA 2K7 to thank for reuniting Q-Tip, Phife Dawg and Ali Shaheed Muhammad to perform together for the first time in eight years. Read Full Story

BABY’S GRILL NOW WORTH HALF-MILLION: And there’s TMZ video to prove it.
*Some people – okay, 99 percent of folks – will never understand the appeal of covering one’s teeth with platinum, jewel-encrusted fronts. But for the remaining one percent of the population – this story’s for you. Read Full Story

ICE CUBE FROSTY TOWARD GOVERNATOR: Rapper blasts Schwarzenegger for ignoring inner city.
*O’Shea is not happy with the Gov. of “Cadeefornia.” The rapper, better known as Ice Cube, is sick and tired of body builder-turned-action star-turned Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, focusing on the world’s problems while ignoring pressing issues in his own back yard. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Miami Vice -- Absence of Chemistry Dooms Screen Adaptation of Classic Cop Series
By Kam Williams
*If nothing else, Miami Vice (1984-1989) was the ultimate triumph of style over substance. For the success of that popular cop TV-series probably derived as much from its ambiance as from its high-octane action. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: ‘Vice’ grip on B.O.; CBS appeals; Rashida’s ‘Office’ job; Ritchie/Hilton on Letterman; Elektra denies Foxx trot; ‘Housewives’ secrets; Jada’s script; African TV debut; Carroll supports Web site.
*"Miami Vice" has replaced "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest" at the top of the box office with a haul of $25.2 million over the weekend. The Jamie Foxx/Colin Farrell-led film from Universal puts a 2006 spin on the popular 1980s TV detective drama. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Ashanti’s book; Sunshine returns; DMC founds camp; Billboard honors Redding; ‘Hustlin’’ ringtone; Randolph album.
*Singer Ashanti, currently starring in the film “John Tucker Must Die,” will release her youth-targeted book “Ashanti Style” in the fall of 2007 through Jump at the Sun, an imprint of Disney Book Group's Hyperion Books for Children. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Extra Carey; Tigger hosts Bikefest; Fiasco at MLS Halftime; Fresh at Fire Ball; UNCF honors Aretha; Healthy BET in St. Louis.
*A second show has been added to Mariah Carey’s Trump Taj Mahal stand during her current U.S. tour. Due to popular demand, a new Aug. 19 date joins the scheduled Aug. 17 show at New Jersey’s famous Casino Resort. Read Full Story

SPORTS BEAT: Roy Jones is back; Justin Gatlin tests positive; Reggie Bush makes it official.
*Boxer Roy Jones Jr. (50-4) returned from a 10-month absence Saturday night to fight NABO light heavyweight champ Prince Badi Ajamu in Boise, Idaho. Read Full Story

07-31-06 EUR FEEDBACK: Open letter to Mo'Nique
"Open Letter to Mo'Nique: Sue the suga, honey, ice, tea out of United (07-28-06 EUR). They are racists. This would have never ever happened to a white person. Unless that person was smelly drunk and completely out of control and would definitely have to be male. No white woman in first class would ever get thrown off a flight. Ever! Read Full Story

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07-28-06 EUR: LL Cool J & CBS Hook Up / Mo'Nique not Trying To Hear Apology

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LL COOL J INKS SEVEN-FIGURE DEAL WITH CBS: Rapper signs ‘one of the richest talent deals in recent years.’
*CBS has joined the legions of young fans that have a crush on LL Cool J. In a rare and surprising move, the network has signed the rapper to a development deal worth just over seven figures and has structured the agreement in such a way that he’ll be allowed to work under any production studio. Read Full Story

MO’NIQUE NOT TRYING TO HEAR AIRLINE APOLOGY: United wants to make amends after throwing her off the plane.
*Only time will tell whether or not Mo’Nique’s call for a black boycott of United Airlines will actually come to fruition. In the meantime, United representatives have been trying to contact the comedian and discuss the unfortunate events that led to her forced removal from a flight last Sunday. Read Full Story

GNARLS BARKLEY MASHES UP BIGGIE: Internet sensation Gnotorious B.I.G. mixes Biggie vocals with Gnarles tracks.
*A group calling itself Sound Advice has come forward with a new mash-up album that blends the tracks of Gnarls Barkley with the vocals of late rapper Notorious B.I.G. The result? An 11-track album entitled “The Gnotorious Gnarls Barkley.” Read Full Story

CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST DJ STAR DROPPED: Former Power 105.1 jock let off the hook for racist and threatening comments.
*The District Attorney’s office in New York announced Thursday that it has dropped criminal charges against radio jock DJ Star, who launched a racist and sexually-threatening on-air assault against a rival DJ and his family. Read Full Story

MR. AND MRS. SMITH IN SEPARATE HEADLINES: Museum of Moving Image honors Will; Jada claims to have seen TomKitten.
*On the same day that news of Will Smith’s upcoming honor by the Museum of the Moving Image hit the streets, his wife Jada’s announcement of a Suri Cruise sighting threatened to take away his thunder. Read Full Story

WHAT HAPPENED TO DEM BOYZ? DFB is MIA in South Carolina; ticket holders given a pool party instead of a refund.
*Dem Franchize Boyz left fans hanging at a show scheduled for 10:30 p.m. last Friday (7/21) at the Greenwood Civic Center in South Carolina. The Atlanta quartet failed to show up for their headlining gig, which caused the crowd of about 1,100 to become “real rowdy,” according to the show’s promoter, Reggie Johnson. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules -- Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
*The Ant Bully (PG for crude humor and action sequences) Animated morality play about a 10 year-old boy (Zach Tyler) who learns some important lessons about friendship and tolerance when he finds himself magically shrunk to the size of an insect after he deliberately flooded an ant hill with his water gun. Voice cast includes Nicolas Cage, Paul Giamatti, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Regina King and Ricardo Montalban. Read Full Story

THE FILM STRIP: Foxx brings ‘Miami Vice’ to the screen; Farrell responds to rumors; Gregory Hines and Mabel King live again on DVD; Year’s biggest hip hop party
By By Marie Moore
*Having done the films “Ali” and “Collateral” with director Michael Mann, actor winner Jamie Foxx moseyed up to the director at Muhammad Ali’s birthday bash and suggested he think about turning the “Miami Vice” TV series into a feature film. Mann’s initial response: take a hike. Read Full Story

BRITS LITERALLY HEAD OVER HEELS FOR OUTKAST: Rap group launches ‘Idlewild’ in the London Eye.
*Folks riding the famous London Eye ferris wheel in England on Tuesday got an extra special treat from Atlanta rap duo, OutKast. Read Full Story

DRAMA THWARTS LAILA ALI FIGHT IN SOUTH AFRICA: Controversial promoter reportedly failed to deliver boxer’s fee.
*Officials in Johannesburg, South Africa are attempting to woo boxer Laila Ali back to the country for her scheduled fight against a Guyanese contender after a promoter’s failure to secure funding caused her to pull out of the event and fly home. Read Full Story

CHARLES BARKLEY RECONSIDERS RUN FOR GOV.: Former NBA star turns Democrat and ponders possible 2010 campaign.
*Gnarls Barkley has a hit single called “Crazy.” However, some political pundits are using the title to describe the political aspirations recently announced by Charles Barkley. According to the Associated Press, the former athlete wants to run for the Governor of Alabama in 2010. Read Full Story

LEEZY TO TICKLE THE IVORIES AT ASIAN GALA?: Secretary of State rumored to perform a piano recital during annual security meeting.
*Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was trying to keep it a secret, but word eventually got out that she may perform a piano recital during the annual gala of Asia's top security meeting, The ASEAN Regional Forum. Read Full Story

DALLAS COPS A ‘LIL’ CONFUSED OVER CLUB SHOOTING: Brawl that led to fatal gunfire occurred during song by Lil Wayne, not Lil Jon.
*A Dallas DJ who was said to have sparked a nightclub gang brawl and shooting by the mere playing of a Lil Jon tune has come forward to set the record straight. Read Full Story

VIDEO GAME BITS: Miami Vice in stores, Scarface: The World Is Yours taps stars; NBA 2K7 keeps it real.
*Today’s theatrical release of “Miami Vice” may have gotten mixed reviews, but folks have the power to perfect the experience of its new video game version, which hit stores this week via Vivendi Games. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: JB sues banker; no wedding for Diddy; Hi-Tek gathers talent; Cole’s covers; Valentine’s ‘Education’; Baker ticket giveaway.
*James Brown has filed a lawsuit against finance banker David Pullman on allegations that he failed to secure a loan necessary for bonds. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Blige on ‘OLTL’; Vin & Menounos?; WWE beats BET; ‘Chop Up’ reruns ‘Ice’; Warner’s urban DVDs; Snoop in ‘L.A. Riot.’
*Mary J. Blige will make a stop in Llanview for today’s episode of ABC’s “One Life to Live.” Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Tiki’s SCD fight; Trick’s ‘Kids’ event; MV Film Fest; Stedman at Spaulding reunion; Soul Music Summit in ATL.
*New York Giants running back Tiki Barber kicked off a new national education campaign to promote awareness of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a serious, life-long blood disorder that can increase a child's risk for stroke and affects an estimated one in 500 African Americans. Read Full Story

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07-27-06 EUR: Prince & 2nd Wife File for Divorce / Janet Taking Media For Ride?

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PRINCE AND SECOND WIFE FILE FOR DIVORCE: Also bootleg Prince DVD banned in Germany following groundbreaking court decision.
*Prince and his 29-year-old second wife Manuela Testolini Nelson are headed for divorce court. Prince's lawyer, Alan Eidsness, confirmed Wednesday that the 48-year-old rocker has decided to end his five-year marriage with the Toronto native, who used to work at his charitable foundation. A sealed divorce action was filed May 24 at Hennepin County District Court in Prince's home state of Minnesota. Read Full Story

JANET DENIES MARRIAGE CONFUSION: First she says she’s not sure if she’s engaged. Now she says that statement was a joke.
*Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri are taking the media for a ride. The singer, who has been jetting around the world to promote the Sept. 26 release of her new album “20 Years Old,” seems to be toying with the press when answering questions about her future with boyfriend Jermaine Dupri. Read Full Story

BEYONCE REGRETS UNLEASHING SASHA ON PRINCE: Singer says her alter-ego should’ve been in check during 2004 Grammy duet.
*Beyonce has had two years to reflect upon her sizzling duet with Prince to open the 2004 Grammy Awards – and she is now mortified. Read Full Story

B. SMITH VS. MARTHA STEWART?: Black domestic diva rumored to crave Star’s seat on ‘The View’ to settle old score with Martha.
*Yes ladies and gentlemen, beef doesn’t just exist within the worlds of hip hop and spoiled celebutantes. Read Full Story

METHOD MAN VS. WENDY WILLIAMS: Rapper unleashes verbal assault against gossip diva for divulging wife’s illness.
*New York gossip hound Wendy Williams has been officially put on notice by an irate Method Man, who is looking to rip her apart after she blabbed information about his wife’s illness that the couple had wanted to keep private. Read Full Story

COLIN FARRELL’S ACCOSTER (DESSARAE BRADFORD) SPEAKS OUT: Actor files restraining order after ‘Tonight Show’ ambush.
*The sister that chose a taping of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” to unload her frustrations against ex-boyfriend Colin Farrell has been hit with a restraining order by the actor. Read Full Story

CUBA GOODING JR. ON DEATH OF CARL BRASHEAR: Actor portrayed the late U.S. Navy diver in the film “Men of Honor.”
*Cuba Gooding Jr. took time away from the promotion of his new film “Shadowboxer” to say a few words about Tuesday’s passing of Carl M. Brashear, the nation’s first black U.S. Navy diver that he portrayed in the 2000 film “Men of Honor.” Read Full Story

POLICE CHIEF QUESTIONS C-MURDER’S PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT: He’s ‘mystified’ by Judge Sassone’s actions regarding house arrest.
*Gretna Police Chief Arthur Lawson in Louisiana says he is “mystified” by the repeated interventions of a judge in the house arrest dispute surrounding rapper C-Murder. Read Full Story

EUR'S INTERVIEW WITH NICK CANNON: The Monster House Interview -- Cannon on His New Cartoon Feature
By Kam Williams
*Born in San Diego on October 8, 1980, Nick Cannon began performing at eight years of age after his grandfather left him several instruments as a gift. He then founded the Da Bomb Squad, a rap group comprised of him and his best friend, Steve Groves. The duo eventually opened for such superstars as Will Smith, Montell Jordan and LFO. Read Full Story

NELLY ON DREAM DUETS WITH JANET AND MARIAH: Rapper says family ‘flipped out’ over collabo with 'Penny.'
*Nelly still shakes his head in disbelief over getting to record duets with women he considers larger than life – Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey. Read Full Story

LET THE GAME BEGIN: Rapper prepares for Nov. 7 release of next album; whets appetite with twist on Reid’s ‘One Blood.’
*The Game is already claiming his birthright to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath dynasty via his new single, “It’s Okay (One Blood),” which appears on his upcoming album, “The Doctor’s Advocate,” due Nov. 7. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: DMX rejects deal; Dro’s big ‘Shoulder’; Killa’s ‘Brooklyn’; Smokey & Naomi; Timbaland, Snoop at Teen Choice.
*DMX turned down a plea bargain in White Plains, NY Monday that would have ended the case surrounding his latest misdemeanor traffic violation. Read Full Story

BLACK FILM FESTIVAL BITS: PAFF accepting submissions for 2007; ABFF announces award winners.
*After a successful event in February, the Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF) is now accepting submissions for their 15th annual signature event taking place February 8-19, 2007 in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

GAY/LESBIAN BITS: Rowell, Dunbar board ‘Noah’s Arc’; SERAFEMME festival books Ndegeocello, KRS-One.
*Celebrities are filing two by two into the new season of “Noah’s Arc,” America’s first black gay TV series airing on the cable network LOGO. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: RFTW, the Tonys, Troop and Mint Condition to battle in ATL; CeCe’s ‘Sisters’ in Nashville; Radio One celebrates in D.C.; Lady Jazz in L.A.
*The legendary R&B groups Ready for the World, Mint Condition, Tony Toni Tone, and Troop will reunite in Atlanta next month to compete against each other at the Battle of the Jamz, a concert presented by New Vision Entertainment, LLC. Read Full Story

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