08-10-06 EURxtra: Jay-Z Promotes H2O at UN / OutKast Denies Break up Rumors

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JAY-Z PROMOTES H20 AT UNITED NATIONS: Mogul’s visit to Africa offered first-hand look at scarcity of water.
*Appearing at the United Nations headquarters in New York, rapper-turned-Def Jam president Jay-Z urged young people to get educated about the worldwide water crisis, citing that 1.1 billion people live without clean drinking water and 2.6 billion lack proper sanitation. Read Full Story

DIAHANN CARROLL TO JOIN ‘GREY’S ANATOMY’: Show’s creator Shonda Rhimes reached out to actress personally; storyline is top secret.
*The cast of “Grey’s Anatomy” will have an additional person-of-color for its 2006/2007 run. Read Full Story

OUTKAST SAYS THEY ARE NOT BREAKING UP: Andre puts Internet rumors to rest; including the one that had OutKast shunning Oprah.
*Rumors of OutKast breaking up had gotten so out of control that group member Andre 3000 decided to call MTV News and set the record straight himself. Read Full Story

MIJAC LAWSUIT AGAINST PROMOTER TO FACE JUDGE: Superior Court to decide case in dispute over 1999 concert.
*A Superior Court judge will hear testimony in a lawsuit filed by Michael Jackson against a concert promoter to prevent arbitration over a disputed 1999 concert contract, reports AP. Read Full Story

DIDDY DOESN’T NEED HIS ‘SEXYBACK’: Also, mogul reportedly acts a diva in St. Tropez.
*Sean “Diddy” Combs, who famously utters the phrase “preserve my sexy” in his commercial for Proactiv skin care products, says he has no problem with Justin Timberlake intruding on the concept with his new single, “SexyBack.” Read Full Story

THREE 6 MAFIA EXPANDING BASE: Oscar winning group working on new album, as well as film and television projects.
*Since winning the Oscar this year for their song “It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp" from the film “Hustle & Flow,” Three 6 Mafia has been busy appearing on various projects – including albums from Justin Timberlake, Paris Hilton and Lupe Fiasco – as well as lining up their own deals in film and television. Read Full Story

LEGAL WOES CONTINUE FOR CLARETT: Former Ohio State star now behind bars on new weapon and traffic charges
*22 year-old RB Maurice Clarett was recently arrested on weapons and traffic charges after giving chase by weaving in and out of lanes, making a U-turn on a freeway and refusing to leave his SUV after a spike stick flattened its tires. Read Full Story

CYNTHIA MCKINNEY LOSES RUNOFF ELECTION: Controversial lawmaker lost by more than 11,000 votes.
*Georgia congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, the legislator who made headlines earlier this year following her run-in with a U.S. Capitol police officer, lost a Democratic primary runoff election Tuesday for her district's Democratic nomination. Read Full Story

PARADE.COM POLLS AMERICA ON POP CULTURE: Oprah, Star Jones, Halle Berry show up in various categories.
*It’s that time of year again – when Parade.com lists the results of its annual Pop Culture Poll featuring such categories as hottest sex symbols, favorite celeb transformation and weirdest baby name. Read Full Story

BMW LAUNCHES PERFORMANCE SERIES: Pop-Jazz tour and Film series touring the country.
*BMW of North America has launched its BMW Performance Series, an urban arts and entertainment program that includes the BMW Pop-Jazz Live Series, a seven-city tour featuring innovative jazz saxophonist Mike Phillips; and the BMW Blackfilm.com Film Series, a four-city independent black film screening series. Read Full Story

RADIO ONE PROFITS DOWN: Competition blamed for the disappointing numbers; TV One hopes to turn things around with fall lineup.
*On the verge of celebrating its 25th anniversary with a star-studded awards gala in Washington next Thursday, the media company Radio One has reported that its second-quarter profit was down 59 percent compared with the net income in the corresponding period of 2005. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Inside Man -- Spike Lee Hostage Drama Arrives on DVD
By Kam Williams
*Keith Frazier (Denzel Washington) hasn't experienced much excitementat work lately. The demoted NYPD detective has been stuck behind a desk since becoming the subject of a corruption scandal in the wake of the disappearance of $140,000 in cash. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: PCD draw fine; Timbaland has MiJac advice; Keys, Kravitz on benefit album; Summer signs with Burgundy; J.Lo’s new scent; Armèl celebrates & showcases tonight in Hollywood.
*The Pussycat Dolls have gone and ticked off the country of Malaysia with their provocative outfits and dance moves. Authorities there slapped a fine on organizers of a concert by the all-girl group for allowing the six singers to take the stage scantily clad and for their "sexually suggestive routines," a news report said Wednesday. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Long & Bush?; Flav’s ratings; Oprah’s Bennett tix; Jill Marie Jones in movie; Emmitt to dance on ABC; Poitier honored; ‘The Payback Man’; DJ Star ditches CNBC.
*Nia Long’s camp ia denying rumors that she is dating New Orleans Saints rookie Reggie Bush. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Tucker in NJ; Leggs at the Triad; Special Needs Network in Inglewood; BMI Urban Awards in NY; ‘Levee’ screenings; Black August concert.
*Comedian Chris Tucker has added two Englewood, New Jersey shows to his sold-out comedy tour: Friday, Aug. 11 and Saturday, Aug. 12 at bergenPAC at 8 p.m. 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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