10-24-06 EURextra: Snipes to Stay in Namibia / Foxy Better Be Careful

EUR Headlines

FOXY BROWN MISSES COURT…AGAIN: Rapper’s attorney said she had dental issues; judge gives her a warning.
*Consider Foxy Brown officially warned. After the rapper failed to show up in Criminal Court Monday for a hearing on her nail salon assault case, the judge said she won’t hesitate to issue an arrest warrant and throw her little Ill Na Na in jail. Read Full Story

WESLEY SNIPES TO STAY IN NAMIBIA: Actor will continue to film through third week of December.
*Wesley Snipes is staying put in Namibia despite a warrant for his arrest by the U.S. Government for tax fraud. Read Full Story

LIL’ WAYNE MAY BE CHARGED IN MORGAN STATE MELEE: University police mulling pursuit of criminal charges.
*Lil Wayne’s attempt to throw out free money to his audience at Morgan State University may result in the rapper facing criminal charges. Read Full Story

MADONNA TO TALK ABOUT ADOPTION MESS ON ‘OPRAH’: Superstar scheduled to tape segment today for tomorrow’s broadcast.
*Madonna is scheduled to tape an interview of the “Oprah Winfrey Show” today regarding her planned adoption of a 13-month-old boy from the African country of Malawi. Read Full Story

HALLE BERRY JOINS PROTEST IN MALIBU: Oscar winner and other celebrities are against proposed building of a natural gas facility.
*Malibu-based celebrities, including Halle Berry, Cindy Crawford and Pierce Brosnan, were out in force Sunday to protest a natural gas facility proposed for a site 14 miles off the Malibu coast. Read Full Story

RAS KASS VS. CROC HUNTER’S CAMP: Rapper blasted for making a Steve Irwin reference in latest dis rap toward Game.
*Rapper Ras Kass’ new song in the back-and-forth dis-fest with The Game contains a line referencing the recent death of “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irvin that has deeply offended his manager. Read Full Story

JANET JACKSON PROMOTES ALBUM IN JAPAN: Singer still plugging away as rumors swirl at record company.
*Janet Jackson is in the midst of a promotional tour in Japan for her new album, “20 Y.O.,” which has sold far less than expected here in the United States and has led to reports of boyfriend Jermaine Dupri leaving his Virgin Records post in the wake of its poor performance. Read Full Story

DID WARNER BROS. BREAK PROMISE TO AFRICAN AMPUTEES?: Studio accused of using gesture as publicity stunt to promote ‘Blood Diamond.’
*The New York Post’s Page Six is reporting that Warner Bros, the studio behind the upcoming Djimon Hounsou film “Blood Diamond,” is accused of making empty promises to African amputees in order to promote the film’s December 15 release date. Read Full Story

MOVIE THEATERS SCARED OF FILM ABOUT BUSH DEATH: Exhibitors unwilling to show controversial drama.
*After its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival last month, the British drama “Death of a President” won the International Critics Prize and scored a U.S. distribution deal with Newmarket Films. Read Full Story

ZIGGY MARLEY GIVES BACK: Reggae Star Sports New CD and Charitable Organization
By DeBorah B. Pryor
In his recent telephone interview with EUR’s Lee Bailey, it is apparent from the very first “Irie!” that this Marley, too, is a force to be reckoned with. High on being an emancipated artist, the conversation is sprinkled with Ziggy’s desire to maintain control of his artistic destiny. Read Full Story

THE SOURCE SEX TRIAL (Day 9 [AM]): Osorio Asks For $8 Million As Case Goes To Verdict
By Brandi Hopper of sohh.com
*Both the plaintiff and the defense in The Source sexual harassment trial presented their closing arguments this morning (October 23), the ninth day of the trial, with the magazine's former editor-in-chief asking for $8 million in damages. Read Full Story

EVERYDAY REGINALD HUDLIN’S HUSTLIN’: BET entertainment president trying to make network a dominating force among youth.
*A report from the Associated Press details the ways in which BET Entertainment President Reginald Hudlin is working to make the company a more dominating presence – from Hollywood to the cable companies in America’s predominantly white suburbs. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Nacho Libre
By Kam Williams
*Nacho Libre is an easy-to-digest, easier-to-forget adventure featuring the irrepressible Jack Black as a nauseatingly obnoxious friar frustrated by desires which have him questioning his religious calling. By day, he is Padre Ignacio, a dedicated servant of God who toils away tirelessly as the cook at a Mexican monastery which caters to orphans. Read Full Story

SNOOP DOGG HAS AIRPORT PROBLEMS AGAIN: Rapper caught with "weapon."
*What is it about Snoop and airports? Yep, the Dogg Father is at it again. Authorities are considering bringing charges against the rapper because a 21-inch collapsible baton was discovered in his bags as he boarded a New York-bound flight from John Wayne Airport in Orange County, CA. Read Full Story

QUINCY JONES TO WORK THE 2008 OLYMPICS: Producer named Culture and Art Consultant for Summer Games.
*Multi-Grammy winning producer Quincy Jones has been named as a Culture and Art consultant to the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, it was announced by Vice Mayor of Beijing and Beijing Olympic Committee Executive Vice President Liu Jingmin. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Dr. J wants to own the 76ers; O.J. Simpson denies writing a book about the murders.
*Former NBA superstar Julius Erving has formed a group with the intent of purchasing his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers, from Comcast-Spectacor, according to The Philadelphia Daily News. 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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