03-22-07 EURxtra: Vivica A. Fox Arrested / 'Talent' Replacing Brandy?

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‘TALENT’ REPLACING BRANDY? FOREMAN JOINS ‘INVENTOR’: Shows gear up for new seasons with fresh judges.
*NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and ABC’s “American Inventor,” both executive produced by “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell, will each return for second seasons with new faces among the judging panel. Read Full Story

VIVICA A. FOX BUSTED BY CHP: Actress pulled over for driving under the influence.
*Auntie Viv has been caught being a bad girl. That's right, actress Vivica A. Fox was arrested by the California Highway Patrol for driving under the influence. The star of "Soul Food" and "Kill Bill: Vol 1" was released from jail early Wednesday, however. Read Full Story

ARTEST HIT WITH FOUR MISDEMEANORS: Kings forward faces charges from domestic dispute earlier this month.
*Late Tuesday, the district attorney’s office in Placer County, Calif. filed four misdemeanor charges against Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest in connection with the domestic dispute at his home earlier this month. Read Full Story

SERVICES SET FOR LUTHER INGRAM: Singer’s funeral to be held Sunday in East St. Louis.
*Funeral services for Luther Ingram have been scheduled for Sunday, March 25, in East St. Louis, Mo. The R&B singer-songwriter, best known for his hit “If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don’t Want to Be Right),” died Monday at a Belleville, Ill. hospital of heart failure Read Full Story

KIMBERLY ELISE: The Pride Interview with Kam Williams
*Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 17, 1967, Kimberly Elise Trammel studied acting at the University of Minnesota, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in communications before continuing her studies at the American Film Institute. Though she made her screen debut in 1996 in Set It Off, Kimberly first caught the public’s eye with her work in Beloved. Read Full Story

MUSIQ SOULCHILD DEBUTS ATOP ALBUM CHART: Lloyd, Rich Boy, 8Ball & MJG, Winehouse all enter in the top 10.
*A potent spill of R&B and hip hop has taken place in the top tier of Billboard 200’s album chart, triggered by the No. 1 debut of Musiq Soulchild’s new album “Luvanmusiq.” Read Full Story

KRS ONE RETURNS WITH ‘HIP HOP LIVES’: Veteran MC has a lot to say on new album due in May.
*May 22, 2007 marks the long awaited return of “The Teacher,” better known as South Bronx MC, KRS-One. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: The Bridesmaid (La Demoiselle d'honneur)
By Kam Williams
*Philippe (Benoit Magimel) is a bachelor with Oedipal issues who still lives at home, even though he has a good job as a contractor. The Momma's Boy is so devoted to caring for his dysfunctional family that he hasn't had any time to think about his own social life. Read Full Story

CELEBRITY ROUND-UP: J.G. is a daddy, Camille Winbush is on ‘Minds’ and Brian McKnight is getting more radio play.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*From the files of ‘What are they up to,” the EUR has been hitting the hottest parties and premieres getting the latest on urban celebs about town, this time running into singer and new father Johnny Gill, actress and entrepreneur Camille Winbush, and singer and radio jock Brian McKnight. Read Full Story

JERMAINE DUPRI SIGNS JAGGED EDGE, HOT DOLLA: New Island Urban Music pres anchors label with old and new friends.
*Jermaine Dupri, the brand spankin’ new president of Island Urban Music, has announced that his former So So Def group Jagged Edge will join new rapper Hot Dolla as the first to be signed under his new stewardship. Read Full Story

JESSE TAKES DIVERSITY ‘PUSH’ TO HOLLYWOOD: Rev. still trying to get more minorities behind the camera.
*Jesse Jackson and his Rainbow/PUSH Entertainment Initiative met Monday night at the home of TV’s “Judge Mathis” to reiterate the intent to lobby Hollywood for greater diversity among its talent and executive ranks. Read Full Story

‘PRISON BREAK’ COMING BACK FOR THIRD SEASON: Scofield and company to expand escape overseas.
*Fox has tacked on a third year of time for “Prison Break,” clearing the popular jail-break series through the 2007-08 season. Read Full Story

HBO TO EXPLORE LIFE OF BLUESMAN ROBERT JOHNSON: Film to be penned by ‘Ray’ writer James L. White.
*HBO Films has tapped “Ray” screenwriter James L. White to pen the screenplay for a movie that will detail the life of blues legend Robert Johnson. Read Full Story

WYNTON MARSALIS TO HEADLINE MONTREAL JAZZ FEST: Jazz musician to perform with Lincoln Center Orchestra and Ghanian drum master.
*The 28th Montreal Jazz Festival, to be held June 28 through July 8 in various spots around the Canadian city, has recently announced Wynton Marsalis as a headliner, along with the Roy Haynes Quartet and world music stars Manu Chao, Cesaria Evora and Seu Jorge. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Van Peebles in ‘Sarcasms’; Richie faints again; UNCF’s record ratings.
*Mario Van Peebles joins Timothy Hutton, Mira Sorvino, Dana Delany and Stockard Channing in the ensemble drama "Multiple Sarcasms," set in 1979 New York City. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Blige signs with ICM; MiJac’s candy; Lil Flip’s CD.
*Mary J. Blige has signed with management agency ICM for representation in all areas, reports Variety. Read Full Story

THEATER BITS: ‘ER’s’ Yvette Freeman in ‘All About Us;’ ‘Color Purple’ in Cleveland.
*Obie Award-winning actress Yvette Freeman (“ER”) joins the cast of the new Kander and Ebb musical “All About Us,” described as “a wild, humorous, poignant and emotional journey about the bewitched, befuddled and becalmed Antrobus family who have survived a thousand calamities by the skin of their teeth. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Phillies’ Rollins launches label; Tyson addresses Africa rumor; Raiders’ Rhodes pleads guilty.
*Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, an Oakland, Calif. native and three-time All-Star, has launched his own entertainment company, Rollins Entertainment, and record label, Bay Slugga's Inc. Read Full Story

‘LAST DANCE’ SCRIBE TO PEN FILM FOR FOX ATOMIC: Duane Adler hired to write music-driven tale of forbidden teen romance.
*Duane Adler knows his urban teen angst. The screenwriter behind 2001’s “Save the Last Dance” and last year’s "Step Up" is now in talks to write a similarly-themed film for 20th Century Fox’s teen-oriented label, Fox Atomic. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Life Camp in Harlem; Patti Austin at USC; Ice T at Columbia.
*In honor of Women’s History Month, LIFE CAMP Inc, in association with Harlem Dowling West Side Center and Ravenel Records, presents the Women on the Move Speaking Series on Wednesday, March 28. 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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