12-01-06 EUR: Suge Responds to Snoop / Eddie Murphy in 'Bev Hills Cop 4'

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EDDIE MURPHY BACK FOR ‘BEVERLY HILLS COP IV ’: Actor looking to update the classic film franchise.
*Cue up the “Axel Foley Theme.” Eddie Murphy is moving forward with a fourth installment of his successful film franchise, “Beverly Hills Cop.” Read Full Story

TONY PARKER ENGAGED TO EVA LONGORIA: Guess this means they’re officially back together.
*“Desperate Housewives” star Eva Longoria and her longtime boyfriend Tony Parker are engaged as of Wednesday night, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

ESSENCE TAPS BEYONCE TO LEAD MUSIC FEST: Singer is first talent announced to work annual event.
*Beyonce has been selected to headline the 2007 Essence Music Festival, to be held during the July 4th weekend in New Orleans. Read Full Story

RAPPERS, MOONEY WEIGH IN ON PROPOSED N-WORD BAN: Paul Wall, Noreaga offer differing views; Mooney compares his ban to Pryor’s.
*Michael Richards’ N-word-filled rant at the Laugh Factory last week has thrust the racist epithet in the midst of a national debate and prompted one Web site to interview a variety of rappers for comment. Read Full Story

SANAA LATHAN ‘TUCKS’ INTO NEW ROLE: Actress stars on FX hit series
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*Film star Sanaa Lathan tried something new as a character in the film “Something New” last year, but now the actress is trying a little something new in her career. Read Full Story

LUDACRIS MEETS WITH BARACK OBAMA: Pair discussed ways to promote AIDS Awareness.
*As spokesman for the international YouthAids organization's youth awareness campaign, Ludacris was in Chicago this week speaking to college students and meeting with U.S. Sen. Barack Obama about promoting AIDS awareness. Read Full Story

SUGE RESPONDS TO SNOOP’S ‘ROLLING STONE’ INTERVIEW: Death Row mogul calls rapper a ‘rat’; plus, Snoop sues Priority Records.
*It was only a matter of time before Death Row Records founder Suge Knight would be asked to comment on the latest interview of his former artist Snoop Dogg, who trashed Knight in a cover story in the new Rolling Stone. Read Full Story

SIMMONS GIVES UPDATE ON TRIP TO BOTSWANA: Mogul is on a 9-day fact-finding mission to research diamond trade.
*Russell Simmons has released another statement regarding his 9-day fact-finding mission in South Africa and Botswana with the Simmons Jewelry Company delegation. Read Full Story

STUDY FINDS FEW ROLES FOR NON-WHITE ACTORS: UCLA research says actors may have legal grounds to sue studios.
*A new study of the entertainment industry found that minority actors have extremely limited casting opportunities and may have legal grounds to sue the studios over the lack of available roles. Read Full Story

BOYZ II MEN PREP FOR A COMEBACK IN THE STATES: Group’s new album outsells Beyonce, Janet in Japan.
*First week sales in Japan of Boyz II Men’s new album “The Remedy” has beaten opening week totals from Beyonce’s “B’Day,” Janet Jackson’s “20 Y.O.” and Justin Timberlake’s “FutureSex/LoveSounds,” according to a release from the group’s rep. Read Full Story

JUDGE TOSSES WOMAN’S MIJAC CLAIM: British woman swore she was the mother of singer’s three kids; plus other Mijac news.
*When a British woman sued Michael Jackson last October claiming to be the biological mother of his three children, the singer’s rep Raymone Bain quickly wrote it off, preferring "not to focus attention to this ludicrous claim." Read Full Story

MURPHY BOYZ PREP URBAN FARE UNDER NEW DEAL: Company pacts with Esu Funding to produce a range of projects.
*The Murphy Boyz Entertainment Group (MBE), headed by Ray Murphy Jr., and Bill Murphy, has joined forces with Raaw Publishing & Television Productions and Esu Funding for several urban film and television projects. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules -- Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
*The Nativity Story (PG for violence) Faith-based Biblical drama chronicles the trials and tribulations endured by the Virgin Mary (Keisha Castle-Hughes) and Joseph (Oscar Isaac) during their 100-mile trek from Nazareth to Bethlehem before the birth of the Christ child in a manger. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Another Gay Movie
By Kam Williams
*If you've seen American Pie, then you pretty much know what to expect of Another Gay Movie, except that in this raunchy, raw sex romp we have four high school grads making a pact to lose their virginity by penetrating a member of the same sex. Read Full Story

FILM BITS: Shareeka’s Gotham award; Halle is paid; Thomas, Nunn join ‘Raisin’; USA picks up Denzel/Foxx; J.Lo seeking Scientology?
*The film “Half Nelson” and its star Shareeka Epps continue to be recognized during this early part of the award show season. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Three 6 settles; 50 vs. Oprah; Yo-Yo still alive; Blige, T.I. lead Billboard Awards; Akon dominates Billboard; Usher’s Spirit Award; Game on AOL.
*Three 6 Mafia has settled a lawsuit by 19-year-old Ramone Williams of McKeesport, Penn., who claimed he was assaulted at a concert when fans obeyed lyrics of their song "Let's Start A Riot." Read Full Story

EUR CALENDAR: Bebe Moore Campbell funeral; LaBelle in Detroit; Super Bowl Gospel show; Magic Johnson in L.A.; Tavis Smiley at Hampton.
*Services for journalist-turned-novelist Bebe Moore Campbell will be held Saturday (Dec. 2) in Los Angeles at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church (2270 South Harvard Blvd.), her publicist said Wednesday. 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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