03-08-07 EURxtra: Bobby Brown's Attorney Addresses Hot 95.5 Mess

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BOBBY BROWN’S ATTORNEY ADDRESSES HOT 99.5 MESS: Lawyer says singer was never contracted to work at station.
*Bobby Brown’s attorney Phaedra C. Parks has come forward to clear up reports about her client’s supposed deal with a Washington DC radio station in relation to his release from a Massachusetts jail. Hot 99.5 said it was responsible for bailing the star out of lockup, but Parks says that is completely false. Read Full Story

CHRIS ROCK NOT CONCERNED WITH MARRIAGE RUMORS: Actor says it comes with being a celebrity.
*During roundtable press interviews for the film “I Think I Love My Wife,” EUR’s Lee Bailey asked star Chris Rock about recent rumors surrounding his marriage to Malaak Compton-Rock. On Tuesday in Los Angeles, Bailey asked Rock if he was rattled by the rumors about his marriage. Read Full Story

JENNIEFR HUDSON DAY PROCLAIMED IN CHICAGO: Also, Oscar-winner new face of Avon perfume.
*Jennifer Hudson fans in Chicago came out in the bitter cold Tuesday to witness the “American Idol” contestant-turned-Oscar winner receive her own day. Read Full Story

TIMBALAND REACHES OUT TO BRITNEY: Producer ‘bothered’ by troubled singer’s issues.
*Timbaland has seen enough of the disturbing roller-coaster ride that is Britney Spears. The super-producer behind the success of her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake has gone public with his concerns for her well-being. Read Full Story

MORE REPORTS OF MIJAC TOUR DESPITE REP’S DENIAL: Plus, tix still available for MiJac meet-and-greet.
*The day has finally come for rich Michael Jackson fans in Tokyo to meet the Gloved One during a VIP party, but according to organizers, the amount of fans willing to pay what amounts to $3,500 U.S. dollars for the event was less than expected. Read Full Story

BEYONCE ANGERS CANCER EXPERTS DOWN UNDER: Plus, is Barack Obama a Beyonce groupie?
*A poster promoting Beyonce’s upcoming music tour through Australia does not sit well with the continent’s anti-tobacco crowd, who has come out against its depiction of the singer holding a cigarette in a long, vintage holder. Read Full Story

WILL SMITH TO PRODUCE FILM ABOUT RAGS-TO-RICHES CHEF: Story to follow Jeff Henderson from jail to Bellagio kitchen.
*Jeff Henderson, the one-time convicted felon who is now the executive chef at the Café Bellagio in Las Vegas, will have his story turned into a feature film by Will Smith, it was announced Wednesday. Read Full Story

STAR JONES REYNOLDS RETURNS TO COURT TV: Former lawyer to host show about criminal justice issues; plus, ‘SVU’ role detailed.
*Star Jones Reynolds will return this fall to the cable network that launched her television career over 15 years ago, once she gave up her job as an assistant district attorney in New York. Read Full Story

O.J. JOKES ABOUT BEING ANNA NICOLE’S BABYDADDY: Simpson and late tabloid queen first met on set of ‘Naked Gun 33 1/3.’
*Anna Nicole Smith’s poor child Dannielynn already has enough drama with at least three men claiming to be her father. The last thing she needs is O.J. Simpson throwing his hat into the ring of possible daddies. Read Full Story

COOKE, VAUGHAN, WAILERS JOIN RECORDING REGISTRY: Artists among annual works deemed ‘culturally’ significant.
*Recordings from Sam Cooke, Sarah Vaughn and reggae group The Wailers are among the 25 audio works chosen to join the prestigious National Recording Registry on Tuesday. Read Full Story

NAOMI CAMPBELL HANDED A MOP AS PUNISHMENT: Supermodel sentenced to work them floors as community service.
*Beginning March 19, start looking for grainy, long-lens paparazzi photos of Naomi Campbell dressed in a glow-in-the-dark safety vest and bent over a bucket of dirty water. Read Full Story

HENDRIX FAMILY SUES OVER VODKA BOTTLE: Sister offended by company marketing ‘Hendrix Electric Vodka.’
*Janie Hendrix, the adopted sister of guitar legend Jimi Hendrix and chief executive of Experience Hendrix, thinks a company’s use of her brother’s name to market their brand of vodka is a “sick joke,” considering Hendrix’s death in 1970 was due in part to alcohol consumption. Read Full Story

BONO TO HELM VANITY FAIR’S AFRICA ISSUE: Rocker/humanitarian becomes first guest-editor in magazine’s history.
*The editor of Vanity Fair will hand his duties to U2 frontman and humanitarian Bono for the magazine’s Africa-themed July issue; marking the first time in the publication’s history that a guest editor has called the shots. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: The Ultimate Gift
By Kam Williams
*When Red Stevens (James Garner) passed away, all of his potential heirs were summoned to the billionaire tycoon's corporate boardroom by Ted Hamilton (Bill Cobbs), his long-time friend and trusted business partner. The reading of the will dashed the hopes of the collection of greedy relatives who arrived with expectations of receiving big inheritances, as each was sent away with relatively-modest bequests. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Woman Is the Future of Man
*Hunjoon (Kim Tae-woo) and Munho (Yu Ji-tae) haven't seen each other for several years. For the former, a fledgling filmmaker, has just returned to Seoul, South Korea after years abroad, while the latter has married, bought a home and become an art professor since his best friend left for America. While reminiscing over drinks in a café, the name of Sunhwa (Seong Hyeon-a) comes up, the beautiful barmaid Hunjoon dated before leaving to study abroad. Read Full Story

CASTING COUCH: ‘Viva’ Woodside; Peete joins ‘Wives’; Flex in the ‘Corner’; Halle is ‘Doris Payne?’; Ludacris’ ‘SVU’ details.
*D.B. Woodside, currently starring on Fox’s “24” as the President of the United States, has joined the CBS musical drama "Viva Laughlin" in the role of Marcus. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: ‘Dreamgirls’ DVD; Singleton’s ‘Tender’; Hackford’s ‘Chuck’ ‘Grey’s’ Wilson join Sara Lee; Cosby at Sirius; Russell loves Hounsou.
*The film adaptation of “Dreamgirls” is coming to DVD, Blu-ray and HD DVD on May 1 from Paramount Home Entertainment. 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