12-11-06 EUR: Snipes Cuts Deal & Cuts Out / Mariah Carey vs Mary Carey

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WESLEY SNIPES PLEADS NOT GUILTY IN TAX DRAMA: Actor dips back to U.S. for arrest then returns to Namibia for film shoot.
*Wesley Snipes is free on $1 million bond after pleading not guilty to federal charges of tax fraud. The actor, who has been in Namibia shooting a film, returned to the U.S. Friday via private jet to face charges that he failed to file tax returns and falsely claimed millions of dollars in refunds. Read Full Story

‘DREAMGIRLS,’ ‘THE WIRE’ LAUDED BY AFI: Institute’s top 10 films also include ‘Half Nelson’ and ‘Inside Man.’
*The American Film Institute has announced its top film and television programs of 2006. The movie list includes “Dreamgirls,” Spike Lee’s “Inside Man” and “Half Nelson,” starring critically-acclaimed newcomer Shareeka Epps. Read Full Story

MARIAH CAREY VS. MARY CAREY: Mimi threatens porn star with legal action if she tries to trademark nickname.
*Apparently, Mariah Carey and her team of lawyers believe that fans may confuse her with the X-rated Mary Carey, star of such films as "Double Air Bags 11" and "Boobsville Sorority Girls," not to mention a former candidate for California governor. Read Full Story

FANTASIA: Singer goes old school for new disc.
By Kenya M. Yarbrough
*Season 3 of “American Idol” introduced music fans to soul-stirring songstress Fantasia. The young singer’s music career launched when she was named the 2004 American Idol, but this songbird was in store for more than just a record deal and a glimpse at fame. Read Full Story

ANDRE 3000 BOUNCES INTO NEW MOVIE: OutKast member to star opposite Will Ferrell in comedy set in pro basketball.
*Andre Benjamin will head to the basketball court with actor Will Ferrell for the film “Semi-Pro,” a comedy set in the world of 1970s professional basketball. Read Full Story

FIRED 'EARLY SHOW' CO-ANCHOR HAS ANOTHER CHALLENGE: Rene Syler reveals she has breast cancer
*Rene Syler, who as of last week was let go as co-anchor of CBS's The Early Show, was also preparing to produce a series of reports about her battle with breast cancer. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the lame duck co-anchor will undergo a bilateral prophylactic mastectomy next month. Read Full Story

N-WORD WELCOMED AT L.A. COMEDY CLUB: Black-owned Comedy Union makes a stand for ‘free speech.’
*The decision of L.A. comedy club Laugh Factory to ban the N-word following the racist rant of Michael Richards has prompted the black owner of another L.A. venue to welcome use of the term in a stand for free speech. Read Full Story

BEYONCE SPENDS RUMORED 2 TO 3 MILLION ON JAY-Z’S B’DAY: Three-day bash included two private helicopters and 270-foot long yacht.
*After working the red carpet of the “Dreamgirls” premiere in New York last week, Beyonce and her boyfriend Jay-Z took off for the Caribbean to celebrate the rap mogul’s 37th birthday. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Apocalypto
By Kam Williams
*About the best that can be said for Mel Gibson's overblown Apocalypto is that at least it isn't anti-Semitic. A pretentious saga of Shakespearean proportions, it is set in pre-Columbian Mexico around 1517 AD, during the declining days of the Mayan Civilization. Read Full Story

LIL’ WAYNE CLARIFIES JAY-Z COMMENTS: Weezy goes on radio show to address controversial interview in Complex magazine.
*Lil' Wayne says he’s offended by Jay-Z’s belief that his comeback was necessary to resuscitate a current lethargic state of hip hop. Read Full Story

EVA LONGORIA DETAILS TONY’S PROPOSAL: Actress said she was ‘touched by how nervous he was.’
*In the new issue of People magazine, actress Eva Longoria recounts every detail of her recent engagement to San Antonio Spurs point guard, Tony Parker. Read Full Story

RUMORED SONY BMG LABEL CONSOLIDATION NOW A REALITY: Sony Urban folded into Columbia Records Group
*Confirming weeks of industry speculation, AP reports Sony Urban Music, a record label that catered to R&B and hip-hop fans with artist such as Beyonce and Three 6 Mafia, has been integrated with Columbia Records Group in the latest reorganization this year at label parent Sony Music BMG Entertainment. Read Full Story

NEW YORK DJ CARL BLAZE SHOT 13 TIMES: Cops doubt early report of robbery as motive.
*Police believe an old grudge may have been behind the multiple shooting of New York hip-hop DJ Carl Blaze early Thursday morning in Upper Manhattan. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Sweet Pea in Boxing Hall; ‘Sam Cooke’ musical in DE; Tootie’s babydaddy; Grammys forget Ludacris.
*Former boxer Pernell Whitaker, an Olympic gold medalist and world champion in four weight classes, was voted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Thursday. 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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