02-07-07 EUR: Prince's Super Bowl Show X-rated? / Soul Train Noms Noted

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NOMINEES FOR SOUL TRAIN AWARDS ANNOUNCED: Beyonce leads the pack with 3; Mary J., John Legend, Chris Brown among double nominees.
*Beyoncé earned three nominations from the 21st annual Soul Train Music Awards to lead all honorees, it was announced Tuesday during a press conference at Spago, Beverly Hills. Read Full Story

PRINCE’S SUPER BOWL PERFORMANCE X-RATED?: Critic, comedians comment on “phallic shadow” created with his guitar.
*Although the only wardrobe malfunction during Prince’s Super Bowl halftime concert was his unraveling head scarf – which he eventually yanked off altogether – critics are claiming that the singer deliberately created an enlarged, X-rated image during the historic performance. Read Full Story

MARIAH CAREY’S PLAYBOY QUOTES: Mimi talks about Eminem, wardrobe malfunctions and being a prude; plus, did M.C. dis J.Lo on German TV?
*For those who actually peruse the articles in “Playboy,” here are some excerpts from the “twenty questions” article in the new March issue featuring cover girl Mariah Carey. Read Full Story

ABOUT ‘TYME’ FOR TALBERT, CHESTNUT, & AVANT: Director and stars weigh in as tour plays 4th week.
By Kenya M. Yarbrough
*Four weeks into the tour of David E. Talbert’s latest play, “Love in the Nick of Tyme” and audiences are raving – not to mention the cast, too. Stage rookies Morris Chestnut and Avant had only to say how much they are enjoying touring with the “people’s playwright” and how this new stage, pardon the pun, could lead to bigger things. Read Full Story

NEW DOCUMENTS SURFACE IN B.I.G. MURDER CASE: Papers reportedly poke holes in rogue cop theory.
*As the family of slain rapper Notorious B.I.G. prepares a return to court this summer with a new wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles, newly disclosed police documents seem to go against their theory that a rogue LAPD detective was behind the murder. Read Full Story

‘HAPPYNESS,’ ‘DREAMGIRLS’ OPEN OVERSEAS: Smith’s film dominates; Condon’s musical struggles.
*Will Smith’s latest film, “The Pursuit of Happyness,” has knocked off the five-week reign of Ben Stiller’s “Night at the Museum” at the international box office. Read Full Story

CHRIS BROWN ADDED TO ESSENCE FEST: R&B heartthrob joins previously announced acts Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige and Lionel Richie.
*Grammy-nominated R&B singer Chris Brown has been added to the lineup of talent for the 2007 Essence Music Festival, the nation’s largest annual African-American event celebrating black music and culture. Read Full Story

OSCAR NOMINEES DO LUNCH: Will Smith, Jennifer Hudson among those who broke bread; Murphy left before main course.
*The annual rite of passage for Academy Award nominees took place in Beverly Hills Monday at the 26th annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon. Will Smith and Jennifer Hudson were among the 140 nominated artists on hand at the Beverly Hilton Hotel to get both their grub and mingle on alongside fellow nominees. Read Full Story

BEYONCÉ RECORDS DUET WITH ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ: Song will appear on Telemundo novella and respective solo albums.
*Beyonce hit Rock the Mic Studios in New York last month with Latin singing superstar Alejandro Fernández to record “Amor Gitano,” described as “a sensual, flamenco-pop track” that will debut Feb. 12 on the premiere episode of Telemundo’s “El Zorro” novella. Read Full Story

O.J. SAYS HE NEVER WANTED TO RELEASE BOOK: Simpson now says, ‘It made it look too much like an admission of guilt.’
*It’s a good thing O.J. Simpson’s planned book “If I Did It” was canceled amidst outrage over its content, because now the former NFL star is saying that he never wanted the book to come out in the first place. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: An Unreasonable Man
By Kam Williams
*In 1966, Ralph Nader caused quite a stir with the publication of Unsafe at Any Speed, a study which indicted the automobile industry for suppressing evidence of design defects in some of its vehicles, including the Chevy Corsair. By resorting to unscrupulous methods to discredit the resolute Arab-American attorney, General Motors turned him into a cult hero while only embarrassing itself. Read Full Story

BET’S ‘COLLEGE HILL’ HEADS TO THE CARRIBEAN: Fourth season follows eight students from the University of Virgin Islands St. Thomas.
*School’s back in session on BET’s “College Hill 4,” which begins a new season on March 6 at 10 p.m. with eight students from the University of Virgin Islands St. Thomas. Read Full Story

GLAAD TARGETS PARIS HILTON: Gay rights group wants celebutante to apologize for saying gay and racial slurs.
*A video clip that surfaced on the Internet last week showing Paris Hilton and her sister using anti-gay and racial slurs has caught the attention of a gay rights group who is calling on the socialite to apologize to both the gay and African American communities. Read Full Story

MOTHERS OF MCGRIFF’S VICTIMS OPPOSE EXECUTION: Women say they don’t want another death on their hands.
*The mothers of the two men killed by convicted drug lord Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff are urging prosecutors not to push for the death penalty as punishment for the murders. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Columbia courts Rubin; Monica still on J Records; ‘Kiminem’ again?; Wyclef at Grammys.
*Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin may become a new co-chairman at Columbia Records, sources tell Billboard. Read Full Story

EUR BOOK REVIEW: Billionaire Baby
By Kam Williams
*"A lot of parents say they want their child to become a star, but not many of them are realistically prepared for what will be required of them- their time, their money, their energy, etc. Getting your child into the entertainment field will not be easy. It requires hard work and guidance. Billionaire Baby is a succinct how-to guide for parents who want to pursue an entertainment career for their child. Read Full Story

FILM/TV/THEATER BITS: Will is no Obama; Brian White on ABC; Letterman wanted Rosie & Trump; Cuba says N-word.
*Speaking before the Motion Picture Association of America in Washington D.C. Tuesday, Oscar nominee Will Smith told the crowd about a funny thing that had happened to him earlier in the day. Read Full Story

SPORTS BEAT: Blake loses at Delray; Tiger signs with Gillette; Tyson a teddy bear in rehab.
*James Blake lost his bid for a Delray Beach International title to Xavier Malisse of Belgium Monday 5-7, 6-4, 6-4. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Hands4Hope’s Jazz Serenade;
*Hands4Hope, a non-profit organization founded by executive director, Lydia Floyd, will celebrate its 7th year anniversary and Starlight Jazz Serenade Concert, featuring jazz greats Kirk Whalum, Ron Brown, Nils, Michael Lington and a host of other surprise celebrity guests. 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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