03-09-07 EUR: Tracey Edmonds Says Eddie Murphy is Not Gay

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LATIFAH, FOXX LEND ‘SUPPORT’ TO HBO: TV movie focuses on AIDS and fortitude
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*With the television movie “Life Support,” HBO is bringing the topic of HIV back to the forefront. In particular, the movie – premiering Saturday - focuses on the virus’ growth in the African American community and black females in particular. Read Full Story

MIJAC PRESSES THE FLESH IN JAPAN: About 400 fans turn out for Thursday’s high-priced meet-and-greet.
*Fans in Japan paying $3,400 to get some face time with Michael Jackson finally got their chance on Thursday, as the singer shook hands and posed for pictures with about people at a VIP party in Tokyo. Read Full Story

HURRICANE HUDSON RIPS THROUGH U.N. HEADQUARTERS: Oscar winner speaks at ceremony promoting women’s achievements.
*The 25-year-old from Chicago’s South Side who survived the “American Idol” machine to become an Oscar-winning superstar can add another distinction to her growing list. Read Full Story

TRACEY EDMONDS SAYS EDDIE MURPHY IS NOT GAY: TV exec asked the tough questions on Chicago’s Power 92.
*During a phone call to "Trey the Chocolate Jock Morning Jump-off" show on Chicago’s Power 92, Tracey Edmonds plugged the current fourth season of BET’s “College Hill,” which she executive produces. Read Full Story

STORK BRINGS BABY BOY TO LALA AND CARMELO: Kiyan arrived Wednesday afternoon weighing 5 lbs, 9 oz.
*MTV V.J. LaLa Vazquez and her fiancé, Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony, welcomed their baby boy on Wednesday afternoon, according to People magazine. Read Full Story

‘IDOL’ PRODUCER RESPONDS TO ROSIE’S RACISM RANT: Nigel Lythgoe says one look at the show will tell you O’Donnell is wrong.
*“American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe has released a statement in response to Rosie O’Donnell’s accusations of racism regarding the way it handled past contestant Frenchie Davis in comparison to current hopeful Antonella Barba. Read Full Story

NAS & KELIS CONFIRMED FOR MTV REALITY SHOW: ‘Mr. and Mrs. Jones’ will follow couple as they prepare for tour.
*It was up in the air for a while, but MTV is confirming that rapper Nas and his wife, singer Kelis, will star in their own reality television series for the music channel. Read Full Story

EURCAST AT THE IMAGE AWARDS: Hear Bono, Jennifer Hudson, Keke Palmer & Tyler James Williams
*Hear what Bono had to say backstage right after his memorable speech at the 38th Annual NAACP Image Awards on this latest edition of the EURcast straight from the press room of the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Plus, supporting actress winner Jennifer Hudson talks about her mama's psychic abilities and her love for Whitney Houston. Read Full Story

DISNEY’S FIRST BLACK PRINCESS IS FROM NEW ORLEANS: New animated musical fairy tale to take place in the Bayou.
*We don’t know if she’s from the French Quarter, the Garden District or Calliope Projects in the Third Ward, but the first black princess to star in an animated musical from the Walt Disney Company is now confirmed to hail from the city of New Orleans, it was announced Thursday. Read Full Story

TIGER WOODS BRINGING GOLF TOURNAMENT TO D.C.: Golfer says event will fund building of new Learning Center in the city.
*Tiger Woods was all over the local sportscasts in Washington D.C. Wednesday afternoon after it was announced that he would host an annual PGA Tour event in the city – in the same way Jack Nicklaus has the Memorial and Arnold Palmer has Bay Hill. Read Full Story

JOSS STONE IS BACK AND READY TO TOUR: New “Vanilla Child” hits the road this spring to support upcoming Virgin album.
*British soul sensation Joss Stone will make her way across the pond this spring for a U.S. tour and various television appearances to promote her new album, “Introducing Joss Stone,” due March 20 via Virgin. Read Full Story

SWIZZ BEATZ RECORDED NEW SINGLE DRUNK: ‘It’s Me B*tches’ hails from upcoming album, ‘One Man Band Man.’
*In the midst of lacing tracks for such artists as Jennifer Lopez, Whitney Houston and 50 Cent, super producer Swizz Beats has found time to squeeze out his own solo album, led by a song he recorded after having a little too much to drink. Read Full Story

JANET HUBERT LAUNCHES MERCHANDISE LINE FOR KIDS: ‘Fresh Prince’ mom hopes it will instill pride in young children.
*Actress Janet Hubert, best known as the original Vivian Banks from the hit sitcom “Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” has launched a new line of merchandise for children with hopes of fostering a sense of pride among its target audience. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Season Four
By Kam Williams
*The fourth season of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air finds Will (Will Smith) and Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro) matriculating at the University of Los Angeles where the contrary cousins seem to have more interest in coeds than in any college curriculum. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Premium
By Kam Williams
*Charli Reynolds (Zoe Saldana), a successful shrink, is putting the finishing touches on her planned fairytale wedding to Ed (Hill Harper), an attorney with a flourishing law practice. Read Full Story

AUGUST WILSON BITS: 10-play cycle headed to Kennedy Center; Houston to premiere ‘Come and Gone; Broadway’s ‘Radio Golf’ boosts cast.
*August Wilson’s complete 10-play cycle is coming to Washington D.C. next year in the form of staged readings, complete with costumes, lighting and scenery. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
*300 (R for sexuality, nudity, and graphic battle sequences) Ancient Historical epic, set in Greece in 480 BC, recounts the Battle of Thermopylae where the King of Sparta (Gerard Butler) defends the country by leading his badly outnumbered army of just 300 soldiers in a suicide mission against a horde of over 100,000 Persian invaders. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Ireland court wants Eminem; Mims still ‘Hot’; Chaka in Jamestown; Whitney/Bobby dinner details; Dupri’s honors.
*Rapper Eminem has been asked to testify in a Dublin, Ireland court over the last-minute cancellation of his 2005 concert at Slane Castle. 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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