04-25-07 EUR: Anika Noni Rose says 'Frog Princess' Isn't A Done Deal Yet

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MEL B. NAMES DAUGHTER – TAKE TWO: Plus, former Spice Girl details breakup to OK magazine.
*Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown, 31, has released a statement announcing that her new baby daughter is named, Angel Iris Murphy Brown. Although Eddie Murphy, 46, has publicly questioned if he is the baby’s father and is demanding a DNA test be taken, Brown listed him as the father on the baby’s birth certificate, and included “Murphy” in baby’s full name. Read Full Story

ROSE SAYS ‘FROG PRINCESS’ ISN’T DONE DEAL YET: Actress tells EUR she’d rather wait until the ‘ink is dry’ to begin celebrating.
*During an interview with EUR’s Lee Bailey to promote the DVD of “Dreamgirls,” co-star Anika Noni Rose said to hold off on the congratulations over her casting as Disney’s first African American princess in the forthcoming animated feature, “The Frog Princess.” Read Full Story

BLACK FAMILY CHANNEL TO SHUT DOWN: Atlanta-based cable company unable to secure significant distribution.
*Multichannel.com is reporting that the Black Family Channel will air its last broadcast on April 30 before shutting down permanently. Read Full Story

DR. CORNEL WEST IS BLACK AT IT AGAIN!: The too hip intellectual wants healing to begin through music.
By Ricardo Hazell
*The phenomenon of Hip-Hop music has been the proverbial scapegoat for all things despicable within urban centers across the nation since at least the late 70s. At the time, block parties were all the rage in cities up and down the east coast from New York City to Philadelphia to Baltimore and all stops in between. Even then community activists felt this form of music was detrimental because its only discernable attribute was the celebration of the party atmosphere. But the foundation of Hip-Hop was more than just that. It was about peace, unity, love and having fun. Back then there was no talk of guns and drugs. No one can say for certain why, but perhaps it was because Hip-Hop is another form of poor people music like jazz and rock and roll before it. Read Full Story

MICHAEL VICK MISSES MEETING WITH CONGRESSMEN: Atlanta quarterback was due at breakfast in honor of his charity work.
*Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick missed a Tuesday morning flight to Washington D.C., where he was scheduled to address members of Congress regarding after school programs. Read Full Story

AUDITIONS FOR ‘ARETHA’ MUSICAL NEXT WEEK: Queen of Soul to be heavily involved in casting.
*Actors and performers looking to be cast in the new musical based on the life of Aretha Franklin will have to audition in front of the Queen of Soul herself when try-outs begin next week in suburban Detroit. Read Full Story

JAMES BROWN’S BAND TO TOUR: Soul Generals book several gigs to carry on Godfather’s legacy.
*The Soul Generals, the 17-piece band that has backed music legend James Brown for the last 20 years, will keep the funk alive with several appearances scheduled throughout the year. Read Full Story

COMMON APOLOGIZES FOR DUKE LACROSSE COMMENTS: Rapper says he reacted without waiting for facts of the case.
*Rapper Common has formally apologized for verbally attacking members of the Duke University lacrosse team who were accused of raping an African American exotic dancer. Read Full Story

FEMALE COPS SUE NYPD OVER RACIST REMARK: Women say they were called ‘nappy headed hos’ during roll call.
*Three female police officers have filed a federal lawsuit against the New York Police Department claiming they were referred to as “nappy headed hos” by other officers at their Brooklyn precinct. Read Full Story

TEDDY PENDERGRASS PREPARES FOR ‘TEDDY 25’: Star-studded event calls attention to spinal cord injuries.
*After a near fatal car accident changed his life dramatically nearly 25 years ago, Teddy Pendergrass, is using his voice to help improve the quality of life for survivors of spinal cord injuries (SCI). Read Full Story

EMINEM EYES PURCHASE OF VENUE FEATURED IN ‘8 MILE’: Rapper in talks to buy St. Andrew’s Hall.
*Rapper Enimem is reportedly preparing to purchase the Detroit concert venue featured in his autobiographical film, “8 Mile.” Read Full Story

IN THE ABSENCE OF THE REAL THING: Almost Anything Will do.
Some of this letter might hurt but, regardless to how it sounds, I urge you not to take it too personally. Please bear with me and try to understand that, I truly have our collective interest at heart. First I'd like to say that I know for sure that, I have put more time in and, have gained more experience in the music industry than practically, anyone who attended your last event. Yet, I was not offered a single seat on any of your panels. Read Full Story

STEVE AUSTIN: The Condemned Interview with Kam Williams
*Steven James Anderson was born on December 18, 1964 in Austin, Texas, but later changed his surname to Williams. After playing defensive end on the football team at North Texas State University, he bounced around in a series of odd-jobs and was working on a loading dock till he decided to try his hand at pro wrestling. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Fracture
By Kam Williams
*Ted Crawford is a successful aeronautical engineer and CEO of the company which bears his name. The multi-millionaire drives a six-figure sports car and lives in a hilltop mansion overlooking Los Angeles with a trophy wife (Embeth Davidtz) half his age whom he absolutely adores. Read Full Story

EURCAST: THE PARIS BENNETT INTERVIEW MELTDOWN: Listen to what happens when you ask the wrong thing.
*On this edition of the EURcast, an attempt to interview Paris Bennett goes horribly wrong. Lee Bailey gets into an argument with the singer's publicist and the interview was shut down before it really got going. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: ‘Idol’s’ Nadia Turner on NY morning show; Color Purple still making money; 'Tournament' DVD.
*Former “American Idol” contestant Nadia Turner makes a guest appearance on New York’s “Morning Show with Mike and Juliet” today at 9 a.m. on Fox. 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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