10-10-06 EURxtra: Diddy, YouTube & Burger King Have it Their Way

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DIDDY, YOU TUBE HAVE IT THEIR WAY: Burger King to run ads on ‘Diddy TV’; plus ex J.Lo inspires tracks on new album.
*Sean “Diddy” Combs has jumped into bed with the fast food chain Burger King for a new campaign to promote his upcoming album “Press Play,” which arrives in stores on Oct. 17. Read Full Story

‘IDOL’S’ RANDY JACKSON SIGNS PROD. DEAL: Dawg sets up shop at Warner Horizon Television.
*Music veteran and “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson has inked an exclusive, multiyear overall production deal with Warner Bros. Television’s low-cost division to develop and produce a variety of projects – from reality shows to one-hour dramas. Read Full Story

COSBY BRINGS MESSAGE TO DETROIT: Entertainer holds empowerment workshop for urban community.
*Detroit was the latest stop for entertainer Bill Cosby and his message of empowerment for the nation’s inner cities. Read Full Story

NICK CANNON’S EMPIRE INCLUDES FASHION: Entertainer reveals proprietary role in PNB Nation.
*Nick Cannon was due to appear last night at a “black carpet” launch of clothing line PNB Nation’s new flagship store in Los Angeles, located at 7471 Melrose Ave. Read Full Story

MYSPACE CONCERTS TO BENEFIT SUDAN: Samuel L. Jackson promotes site’s new efforts to raise money and awareness for the cause.
*Popular online hangout MySpace.com has announced it will stage 20 concerts featuring bands promoted on the site to raise money and awareness for humanitarian aid in Sudan. Read Full Story

MALIK YOBA SCORES MIDSEASON DRAMA: Actor joins Jeff Goldblum in NBC’s ‘Raines.’
*Last seen on the short-lived FX drama “Thief,” Malik Yoba has made the transition back to network television and booked a role on NBC’s midseason drama “Raines,” reports Daily Vareity. Read Full Story

50 CENT LENDS CIARA SOME ‘FLAVOR’: G-Unit general spices up singer’s forthcoming CD.
*Ciara was just about finished with her upcoming CD, “Ciara: the Evolution,” but she felt that something was missing from one of the tracks. Read Full Story

KENNEDY CENTER TO HOST AUGUST WILSON PLAYS: Theater legend’s 10-play cycle will fill a month-long festival in spring 2008.
*The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. will present August Wilson's 10-play cycle about African-American life in the 20th century during a month-long festival to take place in spring of 2008, reports The New York Times. Read Full Story

GARY TAYLOR EXPLAINS HIS BOLD LETTER TO BLACK RADIO: Three part series begins tomorrow.
By Angela Spann / info@eurweb.com
“Black radio is not doing anything differently. They’re all playing the same five songs.” Truer words were never spoken, particularly where Black music is concerned. In today’s store-front radio market, it’s become less about the music and more about the business. Real big business, in fact, and the Generation Y crowd and their power dollars run the boardroom’s playlist. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Waist Deep
By Kam Williams
*Recently-paroled O2 (Tyrese) is looking forward to spending some quality time with his son, Junior (Henry Hunter Hall), finishing up a six year prison sentence for dealing drugs. But while cruising the 'hood, their short-lived reunion ends when his classic convertible is carjacked by some creeps who drive off with the boy in the back seat. Read Full Story

GANG STARR GATHERS TRACKS FOR ‘BEST OF’ DISC: Deluxe CD/DVD edition includes 21 tracks and 13 videos.
*Critically-acclaimed rap group Gang Starr has compiled 21 of its greatest hits for “Mass Appeal: The Best of Gang Starr,” due Dec. 26 from Virgin/EMI. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: BET’s Hip Hop Awards; Blige in Chicago; Latifah backs Curvation Project Confidence; Google buys YouTube; Furtado, Dolls join AMAs.
*Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri and Young Jeezy will join BET in Atlanta Thursday when the network announces nominees for its first Hip-Hop Awards. The ceremony, to be hosted by Katt Williams, is scheduled for Nov. 12 at Atlanta's Fox Theatre. 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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