02-12-07 EUR: Gerald Levert's Death Blamed on Accidental Drug Mix

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LEVERT’S DEATH BLAMED ON ACCIDENTAL DRUG MIX: Coroner says Vicodin, Percocet, Darvocet, Xanex and antihistamines were found in his system.
*A coroner in Geauga County, Ohio said the death of Gerald Levert last fall was due to an accidental combination of prescription narcotics and over-the-counter drugs. Read Full Story

LAWYER ANNOUNCES NEW LAWSUIT AGAINST BRANDY: News comes from attorney representing victim’s kids.
*A lawyer representing the children of Awatef Aboudihaj – who was killed in a car accident after her vehicle was rear ended by an SUV driven by singer Brandy – has sent out a press release announcing a second lawsuit against the singer filed on the children’s behalf. Read Full Story

EDDIE MURPHY’S ‘NORBIT’ OPENS AT NO. 1: Controversial comedy pulls an estimated $33.7 million.
*Amidst scorn by several black activists for the portrayal of black women in “Norbit,” Oscar nominee Eddie Murphy has the last laugh with the film’s No. 1 opening at the box office this past weekend. Read Full Story

TYLER PERRY’S ‘DADDY’S LITTLE GIRLS’: New film celebrates a father’s love on Valentine’s Day.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*Writer/Director Tyler Perry – the man who introduced America to the hilarious and wise character Madea – is bringing his talent back to the big screen in his new film “Daddy’s Little Girls.” But don’t look for the wit and wisdom from the motherly matron in this flick. Perry’s latest takes on the dramady without Madea. Read Full Story

JUDGE ALLOWS TOMI RAE BACK IN THE HOUSE: Partner of the late James Brown planned to retrieve her personal items on Friday.
*Tomi Rae Hynie was finally allowed inside of the Beech Island, S.C. home she shared with the late James Brown following a judge’s ruling on Friday. Read Full Story

GRAMMY WRAP UP PREVIEW: Dishin’ the Dirt on Mary J, Beyonce, Jamie, Jennifer, Latifah, Luda and Err’body Else!
The 49th Annual Grammy Awards opened with a legendary performance by the Police singing their very popular song Roxanne. IT WAS PHENOMINAL! Let’s just say, the three old guys still got it. Read Full Story

BIGGIE CLOTHING LINE TO DEBUT IN VEGAS: Late rapper’s mother to launch Notorious line at annual MAGIC convention.
*The mother of slain rapper Notorious B.I.G. will launch a clothing line named after her son at the MAGIC Marketplace, a fashion trade event in Las Vegas that attracts the most influential designers and buyers in the business. Read Full Story

ISAIAH’S ‘ANATOMY’ CO-STAR GIVES UPDATE: Katherine Heigl tells ‘GMA’ about vibe on set following actor’s gay-slur rehab.
*“Grey’s Anatomy” co-star Katherine Heigl, the most outspoken critic of Isaiah Washington’s recent gay-slur debacle, spoke to ABC’s “Good Morning America” Thursday about the actor’s return to the set following a week in residential treatment. Read Full Story

JOHN LEGEND TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED: Artist to launch North American trek in April with Corinne Bailey Rae.
*John Legend will hit the road in April to headline a North American concert tour featuring singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae as the opening act. Read Full Story

JADAKISS INDICTED ON GUN AND DRUG CHARGES: Rapper pleaded not guilty Thursday.
*Rapper Jadakiss has been indicted on gun and drug charges in New York stemming from an arrest last fall in his native Yonkers. Read Full Story

TAVIS SMILEY TO HOST PRESIDENTIAL FORUMS: Plus, journalist partners with AEG for African-American-themed events.
*The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) has selected Tavis Smiley to moderate two live presidential forums at Historically Black Colleges later this year: a Democratic forum on June 28 at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and a Republican forum on Sept. 27 at Morgan State University in Baltimore. Read Full Story

KARDASHIAN WANTS TO SUE OVER RAY J SEX TAPE: Socialite hopes to stop DVD release of three-year-old romp.
*Kim Kardashian, the daughter of late O.J. defense attorney Robert Kardashian, is planning on suing the production company behind the sale of a sex tape featuring her and singer-actor Ray J. Read Full Story

NBA ALL-STAR WKND EVENTS: ‘Las Vegas Takeover’; D-Wade’s T-Mobile launch; NBA Wives’ annual Luncheon; 99 Ways screens ‘MVP.’
*Forever First Enterprises presents four nights of NBA All-Star-themed partying at the Ice House Lounge under the heading Las Vegas Takeover. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Norbit
By Kam Williams
*Playing more than one more person in a film is nothing new to Eddie Murphy. He handled two roles rather brilliantly in Bowfinger, and met with as much success cast as eight in Nutty Professor I and II. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Williams sisters, Tiger to miss tournament events; Bears’ Tank pleads guilty; NFL ref denies racism; Sugar Shane wins.
*Both Venus and her sister Serena ended up pulling out of separate tennis tournaments taking place this week due to ailments; Serena has the flu and Venus is still plagued by a nagging wrist injury. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Blige leases L.A. home; Soledad & Spike behind CNN’s ‘Children’; NAACP remembers Waddell; Camille Cosby’s ‘Elders’ in paperback.
*Mary J. Blige and her husband, Kendu Isaacs, have leased a home in California’s Hollywood Hills West for about $30,000 a month, reports the Los Angeles Times. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: ‘Life Support’ in Richmond; ‘Pimps and Hos’ at PAFF; Jasmine Guy’s ‘Cane’ at Apollo.
*HBO and Comcast will host the Richmond, VA premiere of HBO Films' “Life Support” on Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. at the historic Byrd Theatre. Read Full Story

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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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