11-08-06 EUR: 'Dreamgirls' Roadshow / Berry,Oprah, Denzel Get People's Choice Nods

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BERRY, DENZEL, OPRAH AMONG PEOPLE’S CHOICE NOMS: Ceremony to be broadcast live from L.A. on Jan. 9.
*The names of Halle Berry, Denzel Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Queen Latifah and Oprah Winfrey were announced Tuesday as nominees for the 33rd annual People's Choice Awards, to be held Jan. 9 and broadcast live on CBS from the Shrine Auditorium. Read Full Story

‘DREAMGIRLS’ TO BE PROMOTED IN TRAVELING ROADSHOW: Plus, soundtrack to be released on Dec. 5.
*The film studios behind “Dreamgirls” are using a marketing tactic that was popular in the days of silent film to build buzz leading up to the musical’s Christmas Day release. Read Full Story

KIM PORTER TALKS ABOUT J.LO/DIDDY FLING IN ESSENCE: Mogul’s girlfriend didn’t have time to ‘be somewhere in a corner heartbroken.’
*In the December issue of Essence magazine, Kim Porter is interviewed along with her boyfriend Sean “Diddy” Combs about their on-and-off-and-on again relationship that has produced one son, Christian, and forthcoming twin daughters. Read Full Story

WIN TICKETS TO SEE NATALIE COLE AT THE APOLLO: They're For Opening Night, This Friday, Nov. 10
*EUR and Verve Music Group is giving you a chance to WIN a pair of tickets to see the one and only Natalie Cole at the world famous Apollo Theater this Friday night. Read Full Story

PRINCE HEADED FOR UK MUSIC HALL OF FAME: Musician will be inducted during a Nov. 14 ceremony.
*Add another accolade to the long list of achievements earned by one of the baddest musicians on the planet. Read Full Story

SNOOP ALMOST THREW DENMARK PRINCE OUT OF VIP: Rapper was just trying to make more room for the ladies.
*Before Snoop Dogg was busy turning himself in on a “weapon” charge, the rapper was in Denmark for the MTV European Music Awards and upsetting the country’s Crown Prince. Read Full Story

MORE KANYE WEST EXPLANATIONS: In two more post-rant interviews, artist apologizes and swears it wasn’t a publicity stunt.
*Last Friday, Kanye West reportedly called MTV News to explain his version of events at the MTV Europe Music Video Awards in Denmark, where he jumped on stage cursing and expressing outrage over his “Touch the Sky” clip losing for best video to Justice vs. Simian’s “We Are Your Friends.” Read Full Story

TIGER WOODS TO DESIGN GOLF COURSES: Legendary athlete forms Tiger Woods Design and is looking for land to convert.
*Tiger Woods has expanded his presence in the sport of golf with the launch of Tiger Woods Design, a company that aims to construct golf courses around the globe. Read Full Story

NEW N.W.A. CD/DVD GATHERS GREATEST HITS: Capitol/Priority pulls together 17-track CD and separate CD/DVD.
*"The Best of N.W.A: The Strength of Street Knowledge," a CD/DVD package containing the greatest hits and music videos from the seminal gangsta rap group, will be available on Dec. 26 via Capitol/Priority. Read Full Story

TV GUIDE: Banks covers groupies; Pigford on BET; Ludacris on ‘SNL’; ‘Idol’ in Jan.; NBC drops ‘Kidnapped.’
*Tyra Banks asks explores the subject of “Pro Athlete Groupies” during today’s episode of her daytime talk show (Nov. 8). Read Full Story

FILM/TV/MUSIC BITS: MiJac’s outfit; Jay-Z sued; Freeman’s ‘Wanted’; Judd’s ‘nap hair.’
*Michael Jackson will be dressed in Roberto Cavalli when he takes the stage to perform for the first time in years at the World Music Awards, which takes place Nov. 15 in London. Read Full Story

FILM/TV/MUSIC BITS (Take2): ‘Flav’ beats football; Fishburne lectures; Kilmer wants Oprah; Diggs digs wife
*More black people watched VH1’s “Flavor of Love: After the Lovin” reunion show than ESPN’s “Monday Night Football,” which usually tops Nielsen’s list of higest-rated shows in African American households. During the fourth week of October, “Flavor” was the only show to break the two million homes barrier, according to Nielsen. Read Full Story

EUR INTERVIEW: JEAN-CLAUDE LAMARRE -- The Color of the Cross Interview
By Kam Williams
*Actor-turned-writer/director Jean-Claude LaMarre made his screen debut in Spike Lee's Malcolm X, and then appeared in Dead Presidents and Basquiat and on TV shows like Law and Order and New York Undercover before deciding to try his hand on the other side of the camera. Read Full Story

THE EUR FILM REVIEW: Color of the Cross
By Kam Williams
Was Jesus a black man? He might have been, given the features of the folks from the region of the world where he was born. He was at least more likely to look more like a brother than the generally-accepted representations of him as a fair-skinned, flaxen-haired Caucasian. Yet, Hollywood has never seen fit to make a major motion picture featuring a sepia Son of God. Till now. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Yoshi teleseminar on getting booked for TV/radio shows; Signature’s ‘Two Trains Running’ extended again.
*Did you know that your product or service has the potential to be a feature story on top rated TV and radio shows? On Tuesday, Nov. 14, you can dial into the “how to get on top rated TV and radio shows teleseminar” (via phone). 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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