11-16-06 EURxtra: Does O.J. Confess to Double Murder in Fox Special?

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DOES O.J. CONFESS TO DOUBLE MURDER IN FOX SPECIAL?: Publisher of his book “If I Did It” says it appears as if he’s coming clean.
*In a two-part interview set up on Fox, O.J. Simpson will explain the ways in which he would have killed his ex-wife Nicole and her friend Ron Goldman … had he really done it. Read Full Story

MIJAC PERFORMS ‘WE ARE THE WORLD’ IN LONDON: World Music Awards performance marks return to stage after acquittal of molestation.
*Ironically, Michael Jackson was surrounded by a bunch of kids during a rendition of his song “We are the World” at the World Music Awards in London, his first performance since being acquitted of child molestation charges in June of 2005. Read Full Story

GERALD LEVERT REMEMBERED BY DAD, O’JAYS, FAMILY: Statement expresses gratitude for ‘outpouring of condolences, love and support.’
*The family of Gerald Levert has released the following statement through their spokesperson, Patti Webster, regarding the death of their beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and father, Gerald Levert: Read Full Story

TLC’S CHILLI BECOMES A KONVICT: Singer signs with Akon’s imprint to release first solo album next year.
*Missy Elliott, the Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am and Timbaland are among the producers tapped to work on the debut solo album of Rozanda “Chilli” Thomas under her new deal with Akon’s Konvict Muzik label. Read Full Story

EVA PIGFORD FIRES TYRA AS HER MANAGER: ‘Top Model’ winner also fires her last name.
*You can call her Eva Marcille now, thank you very much. The winner of “America’s Next Top Model” formerly known as Eva Pigford had changed her name along with changing her management, reports the New York Post’s Page Six. Read Full Story

COSBY DENIES RAPPER’S USE OF ‘FAT AL’ NAME: Entertainer says MC’s choice of tags is too close to his famous cartoon character.
*Nineteen-year-old Cleveland rapper Aljaray Gaston wanted to be known in the music world as Fat Al, but Bill Cosby has put a legal stop to that, citing its close similarity to his cartoon creation, Fat Albert. Read Full Story

NAOMI CAMPBELL MAY COP A PLEA: Supermodel in court Wednesday dealing with one assault case as another one expands.
*In the confusing world that is Naomi Campbell’s rap sheet, a plea deal may be reached on her latest case of beating her housekeeper with a cell phone. Read Full Story

EUR BOOK REVIEW: Not in My Family: AIDS in the African-American Family
By Kam Williams
*"Black America, we have a problem. HIV/AIDS is running rampant through our communities. Many of us are sick and dying and living in fear and shame, and many of us who aren't afflicted are living in denial, detachment, ignorance, and glass houses. Worse yet, too many people in our communities act as if they are immune to the problem altogether. Read Full Story

2PAC-THEMED ART, ESSAY AND POETRY CONTEST LAUNCHED: Afeni says goal is to ‘spark creativity and stimulate conversation.’
*In celebration of the life of Tupac Shakur, and the November release of the new album Pac's Life (Amaru/Interscope Records), a set of video, art, essay and poetry contests has been designed to bring together the 2Pac community. Read Full Story

SNOOP’S ‘HOOD OF HORROR’ TO DIE FOR: Film to sneak preview before upcoming “HorrorFest” marathon.
*Snoop Dogg's new movie “Hood of Horror” has been added as the special ninth film in “HorrorFest: 8 Films to Die For,” a weekend of horror films that are considered too graphic or too disturbing for general audiences. Read Full Story

WHOOPI PREPARES FOR RETURN OF COMIC RELIEF: Fund raiser resurrected after 8 years because of Hurricane Katrina.
*Whoopi Goldberg will reunite with Billy Crystal and Robin Williams Saturday in Las Vegas to host another Comic Relief, a concert featuring more than 20 comedians that will raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Aretha’s new song; more ‘Fish’ for Ghostface; ‘Dreamgirls’ track scrutinized; in-flight iPod.
*Aretha Franklin spoke recently to Fox 411’s Roger Friedman about her song “Never Gonna Break My Faith,” a Bryan Adams-penned tune she sings with Mary J. Blige for the soundtrack to “Bobby” – a new film in theaters tomorrow about the assassination of Bobby Kennedy. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Chappelle’s no-show; Richie ready to get ‘Simple’; UrbanFilmClub.com launches.
*Dave Chappelle’s sudden exit from HBO’s Comedy Fest in Las Vegas has been blamed on “contractual issues,” according to his rep in New York Post’s Page Six. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Tyson wants reality show; Serena in Senegal; Haynesworth back at practice.
*Mike Tyson is reportedly trying to shop a deal for his own reality TV show. According to the New York Daily News’ Rush & Malloy, the former heavyweight champ was inspired to do so after hanging out with Whitney Houston’s one-time “King of R&B” to record footage for “Being Bobby Brown.” Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Game in L.A.; ‘Big Throw Down’ in Harlem; Goldsberry ‘Salutes Broadway.’
*The Game will give fans in his Los Angeles hometown a free concert on Tuesday, Nov. 21, as part of Cingular Wireless and Sony Ericsson’s “Flash Concerts 2006” series. Read Full Story

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