10-02-06 EUR GOSPEL: Changing Face of Gospel / CeCe & Donnie's Award

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‘GIRLFRIENDS’ CREATOR LAMENTS LACK OF CW SUPPORT: Brock Akil wonders why promos rarely included the ladies.
*The new CW spent the last quarter of the summer promoting its fall programming under a slogan entitled, “Free to Be.” But billboard and bus-placard campaign ads seemed to have left out “Girlfreinds,” leaving its creator a little peeved. Read Full Story

MAMA KNOWLES CUTS INTERVIEW SHORT: Miss Tina didn’t appreciate reporter bringing up Dereon shortcomings.
*It was supposed to be a softball interview with Beyonce and her mother Tina Knowles to promote their fashion line “House of Dereon.” But consumer reporter Dorothy Tucker of CBS 2 Chicago had the nerve to bring up recent complaints regarding the clothing…which didn’t make Mama too happy. Read Full Story

DMX AND JA RULE MAKE NICE?: Plus, Game reportedly offers to squash beef with 50 Cent.
*Peace seems to be in the air over the hip hop nation, as two separate rival factions are making efforts to put their beefs to bed. Ja Rule has reportedly extended an olive branch to his longtime nemesis DMX, and The Game offered to settle differences with 50 Cent during an interview Friday on New York radio station Hot 97. Read Full Story

BUSTA BAILS ON AUSSIE FANS…AGAIN?: Folks down under are through with Mr. Trevor after rapper cancels another gig.
*Australians may favor the term “no worries,” but not when it comes to Busta Rhymes. The rapper has reportedly cancelled a concert at the last minute for the second time in two years. Read Full Story

MIJAC, EX-WIFE SETTLE CUSTODY DRAMA: Terms were not disclosed; agreement reportedly addresses ‘all of the disputes.’
*Michael Jackson and his ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, have reached a settlement in their exhaustive child custody dispute, and that’s about all of the details that were disclosed by the two parties. Read Full Story

EVE CALLS ON PHARRELL, TIMBALAND FOR NEW LP: Plus, rapper talks about demise of UPN sitcom.
*Eve is rounding up some big production guns for “Here I Am,” her upcoming fourth album for both Dr. Dre's Aftermath/Interscope imprint and Swizz Beatz' Full Surface label. Read Full Story

WILL AND JADA HONORED BY SCREENWRITERS: Power couple saluted for their humanitarian efforts.
*The American Screenwriters Association (ASA) has honored Will and Jada Pinkett Smith with its David Angell Humanitarian Award, named in honor of the late Emmy-winning writer/producer who died with his wife Lynn in the September 11 attacks. Read Full Story

WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH TONY AND EVA?: ‘People’ mag reports they’re done, yet trying to make it work at the same time.
*Apparently, lovebirds Eva Longoria and Tony Parker aren’t as picture perfect as they had appeared in recent months. According to People magazine, the couple has called it quits due to distance and demanding careers. Read Full Story

NEW TV SEASON UPDATE: BET Networks gears up for Fall
By Kenya M. Yarbrough
BET is poised to release some serious talent this fall. The cable network has reworked and revamped and reinvented itself and its show roster for the new year of television and executives at the network are quite confident of its star power. In addition to changes and additions to the cable giant, BET has taken on a change of its own in regard to its name. Read Full Story

‘OPRAH & FRIENDS’ ATTRACT ADVERTISERS: TV host boosts ad revenue for entire XM nation.
*The absence of commercials used to be a perk of subscribing to Satellite Radio. But thanks to the arrival of Oprah Winfrey and her “Friends” on XM, more and more advertisers are lining up to get in business with the enterprise. Read Full Story

‘BOBBY JONES GOSPEL’ LAUNCHES NEW SEASON: Hammond, KiKi, Cage, Tye, Smokie lined up for show’s 26th season.
*Fred Hammond, Shirley Caesar, Kierra "KiKi" Sheard and Byron Cage are among the talent lined up to sing a joyful noise this fall on BET’s “Bobby Jones Gospel,” which kicks off its 26th season on Oct. 8 with co-host, Lexi. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Thank You for Smoking
By Kam Williams
*This sophisticated satire of the tobacco industry offers a painfully-realistic peek at how cigarette execs probably operate. Front and center we find Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart), the slick, seedy spokesman armed with smooth, ready answers for any adversary, whether that be a hard-nosed investigative reporter, a smarmy talk show host, a rabid consumer advocate, or a frail ex-smoker with advanced lung cancer. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS Oprah, Janet set records; Cook Islands integrated; Dawson to ‘Scream’; Dillon on race.
*A week after Janet Jackson was interviewed by Oprah Winfrey, both appear in the latest edition of the Guinness World Records book under separate categories. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Hendrix auction; MOBO honors Moore; Fiasco #1; Royce in jail; Harrell, Eddie F. support Voxonic.
*More than 15,000 items of Jimi Hendrix memorabilia will hit the auction block on Oct. 26th at Capitale in New York City. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: NFL stars want Port Charles; Robinson exits Nationals; Baker’s fate decided today; Spike directs Wade.
*NFL players Braylon Edwards (Cleveland), Sinorice Moss (New York) and Steven Jackson (St. Louis) will compete for a chance to appear on the ABC soap, “General Hospital.” Read Full Story

EVENTS CALENDAR: Wilson’s ‘Joe Turner’ at Ohio’s Cuyahoga Community College; Fox, Davis to host Gospel Superfest.
*August Wilson's “Joe Turner's Come and Gone” will be the upcoming season feature at Ohio’s Cuyahoga Community College's Metropolitan Campus from Oct. 26 through Nov. 5. Read Full Story

BLOGS AND ‘BLOIDS: Sanaa and T.O. an item?; drunk Beyonce?; Whit and the preacher?
*The blog Young Black and Fabulous is quoting sources close to Terrell Owens who claim the Dallas Cowboys receiver is dating actress Sanaa Lathan. 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

10-02-06 EUR FEEDBACK: Janet you're over doing the 'sex' thing
"Though it was nice to hear Ms. Jackson reflecting on the past years that served to remind us of the enjoyment she has given us through her music (and her undeniable physical beauty) her comments about 'It’s who I’ve always been, but they never paid attention to it until now,' and 'If they ever listened to that song, they’ll realize that was the first time I’ve been looking into the world of who I really am...' was like sour milk on my cereal." Read Full Story

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