12-28-06 EURxtra: Spike Lee to Direct James Brown Biopic

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SPIKE LEE TO DIRECT JAMES BROWN BIOPIC: Paramount and Brian Grazer’s Imagine to produce project for possible release in late 2008.
*Spike Lee has been tapped to direct a feature film on the life of James Brown from a script that has been languishing for some time in draft form. Read Full Story

TOMI RAE STILL TRYING TO GET IN THE HOUSE: James Brown’s former backup singer says she can prove they were married.
*The rollercoaster relationship between James Brown and his partner Tomi Rae Hynie continues on, even after the entertainer’s death on Christmas morning. Read Full Story

DEATH BOOSTS JAMES BROWN MUSIC DOWNLOADS: Amazon.com says JB songs were its fastest-selling material Tuesday.
*Less than 24 hours after the death of James Brown on Monday, fans rushed Amazon.com’s digital download site and began purchasing songs from his extensive catalog of music. Read Full Story

LIL’ KIM WANTS A HALF MIL FOR UK REALITY SHOW: Rapper laughed at initial ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ offer of £255,000.
*According to the British tabloids, Lil Kim told producers of the UK reality show “Big Brother” that it would take a payment of £500,000 for her to appear on the celebrity version of the program, which is scheduled to premiere on Jan. 3. Read Full Story

FLORIDA CRITICS HONOR HUDSON, WHITAKER, HOUNSOU: Also, ‘Dreamgirls’ chosen among runners-up for best film.
*Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker and Djimon Hounsou were among the acting award recipients selected by the Florida Film Critics Circle. Read Full Story

USHER HAS SPECIAL MEMORIES OF JAMES BROWN: ‘Godfather’ anointed singer ‘Godson of Soul’ during 2005 Grammy performance.
*Following their riveting set at the 2005 Grammy Awards, James Brown gave Usher the ultimate seal of approval. The Godfather of Soul publicly anointed the then 26-year-old the “Godson of Soul.” Read Full Story

JILL SCOTT DUETS FILL NEW ALBUM: ‘Collaborations’ due Jan. 30 with songs featuring Common, Fiasco, Botti and others.
*Hidden Beach Recordings has gathered 14 duets featuring its artist Jill Scott and various guests for the new album, “Collaborations.” Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: The Black Dahlia
By Kam Williams
*This distinctly-disappointing detective drama fails to measure up to the best of Brian De Palma's resume'. Adapted from the James Ellroy novel, this grisly mystery is loosely based on the real-life saga involving the gruesome vivisection of a 22 year-old cocktail waitress named Elizabeth "Betty" Short. Read Full Story

AISHA HINDS BEHIND LIFETIME ‘CONSPIRACY’: Actress joins new drama pilot, will next star opposite Kevin Costner on big screen.
*Actress Aisha Hinds, best known for her role opposite Laurence Fishburne in “Assault on Precinct 13,” has joined the cast of Lifetime’s drama pilot “Conspiracy.” Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: The Descent
By Kam Williams
*A year ago, outdoor enthusiasts Sarah (Shauna Macdonald), Beth (Alex Reid), and Juno (Natalie Mendoza) went on a camping trip together. However, these best friends' fun was first spoiled when Juno allowed herself to be caught in a compromising position with Sarah's husband, Paul (Oliver Millburn). Read Full Story

VH1 SCHEDULES JAMES BROWN PROGRAMMING: Fare includes ‘(inside)Out’ special; final TV appearance and classic music videos.
*To honor the life and legacy of music legend James Brown, VH1 will air its 2005 “(inside)Out” special on the entertainer, while VH1 Classic will re-air his final televised appearance from last month's "Third Annual UK Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony." Read Full Story

BET PLUGS PRE-TAPED NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH: Busta, Nas, Bow Wow, Yung Joc, Cherish on hand for ‘106 & Party’ special.
*BET will ring in the new year with performances by Busta Rhymes, Nas, Bow Wow, Young Joc, Cherish, Young Jeezy and others on its holiday special “106 & Party,” scheduled to air Sunday, Dec. 31 from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Reggae’s finest; ‘SVU’ books Underwood/Michele; Eminem’s ex-sister-in-law arrested; we remember Carl Blaze.
*Sean Paul and Matisyahu were reggae's top acts in 2006, according to Billboard magazine. 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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