05-11-07 EUR: Nelly Takes Pimp Juice to Africa / Fiddy & Victoria Rowell?!

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MARIAH WORKING ON NEW ALBUM IN VIRGIN.ISL.: Plus, Mimi’s performance in upcoming film praised by producer.
*Mariah Carey is currently recording the all-important follow up to her multi-platinum 2005 monster, “The Emancipation of Mimi,” and she’s also receiving acting kudos from the producer of her upcoming feature film “Tennessee.” Read Full Story

MASTER P HAS VOWED TO GO PROFANITY FREE: Rapper to also launch clean record label in effort to transform image.
*Master P says he will no longer use profanity and negative lyrics in his music and is co-launching a record label with his son, rapper Romeo, that will sign only artists with profanity-free lyrics.*Master P says he will no longer use profanity and negative lyrics in his music and is co-launching a record label with his son, rapper Romeo, that will sign only artists with profanity-free lyrics. "Personally, I have profited millions of dollars through explicit rap lyrics," Miller said in a statement. "I can honestly say that I was once part of the problem and now it's time to be part of the solution." Read Full Story

IS 50 CENT DATING VICTORIA ROWELL?: In Touch claims they hooked up on the set of ‘Home of the Brave.’
*Based on his fling with Vivica A. Fox, we already know 50 Cent has a thing for older women. Has the 31-year-old rapper turned his attention toward yet another 40-something actress? In Touch Weekly claims the G-Unit general is dating Victoria Rowell, who met the artist on the set of their recent military drama, “Home of the Brave.” Read Full Story

WENDY RAQUEL ROBINSON SUCCEEDS WITH ‘GRACE’: Amazing Grace Conservatory celebrates 10 years.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, who can currently be seen on the CW series “The Game”, is celebrating more than being a working actor in Los Angeles these days. She’s celebrating 10 years as the owner and co-founder of the Amazing Grace Conservatory in Los Angeles. Even before she was catapulted to fame with her TV role as Principal Regina Grier on “The Steve Harvey Show,” Robinson was helping to shape young, creative minds. Read Full Story

PRINCE TO INTRODUCE 3121 – THE PERFUME: Singer launches Web site announcing new fragrance launch in July.
*It looks as though Prince is about to release a new fragrance line named after his latest album and club, 3121. Read Full Story

NELLY’S APPLE BOTTOMS AND PIMP JUICE INVADE AFRICA: Rapper signs deal to distribute his products throughout continent.
*Rapper Nelly has signed a deal that will make his Pimp Juice energy drink, Apple Bottom jeans and Vokal clothing lines available to fans throughout the continent of Africa. Read Full Story

BOW WOW/OMARION TEAM FOR JOINT ALBUM: Heartthrobs to release two-CD set by year’s end.
*The “106 & Park” crowd is about to lose their minds. Scream Tour veterans Bow Wow and Omarion have announced they will team up for a new two-disc duet album to be released before the end of the year. Read Full Story

EUR BOOK REVIEW: Kanye West in the Studio: Beats Down! Money Up!
By Kam Williams
*"Many brilliant artists are dead long before their impact is recognized and crystallized, or even established and explored in any analytical depth with hindsight of the past to compare and contrast with. Beethoven died in an unmarked grave; Van Gogh cut off his own ear out of artistic frustration over a lack of acknowledgement. Thankfully, Kanye West is getting his due props now, in the moment, because he demands it... Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
28 Weeks Later (R for sexuality, nudity, profanity, graphic violence, and gore) Sequel to 28 Days, opening a half-year after the events of the original, has the marines landing to help restore order and repopulate London only to learn that another strain of the same killer virus has been unwittingly unleashed again. Cast includes Rose Byrne, Harold Perrineau, Idris Elba and Catherine McCormack. Read Full Story

VERONICA WEBB IS BACK AND ON BRAVO: Model to ‘make it work’ on Tim Gunn’s new series.
*Former supermodel Veronica Webb has been tapped to join “Project Runway” star Tim Gunn in Bravo’s “Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style,” a new series that offers makeovers to the fashion-challenged. Read Full Story

NE-YO TO LAUNCH TOUR ON MEMORIAL DAY: Singer supported by opening act Trey Songz in cross-country trek through July 5.
*On the heels of his new album “Because of You” debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart, singer/songwriter Ne-Yo will support the CD with a U.S. tour beginning May 31 in Norfolk, VA. Read Full Story

MAYWEATHER JR./DE LA HOYA FIGHT SETS PPV RECORD: Battle earns $120 million to beat previous top-earner, Holyfield-Tyson II.
*Not only did Floyd Mayweather Jr. deliver on his promise to emerge victorious over Oscar De La Hoya Saturday night, but the fight itself lived up to its hype as possibly becoming the most lucrative boxing event in the sport’s history. Read Full Story

‘DREAMGIRLS’ DVD TOPS SALES CHART: Musical earns $32 million during first week in stores.
*“Dreamgirls” takes its dominance from the big screen to DVD sales this week. Read Full Story

EDDIE MURPHY – WELCOME TO ‘FANTASY ISLAND’: Actor to star in big screen adaptation of TV Show.
*Oscar nominee Eddie Murphy is set to portray multiple characters one more time for the upcoming feature film adaptation of ABC’s “Fantasy Island,” the 1970/80s series about an island where people could live out their dreams. Read Full Story

LAURENCE FISHBURNE ‘TORTURED’ IN NEW THRILLER: Film with Cole Hauser begins shooting next week.
*Laurence Fishburne will be on the receiving end of much pain in the new crime thriller “Tortured,” which is scheduled to begin production on Monday in Vancouver. Read Full Story

MORGAN FREEMAN ENDS LONG RUN WITH WMA: Actor and his new film production company move to CAA.
*After spending four decades with the William Morris Agency (WMA), actor Morgan Freeman has left the building to seek representation with its rival management firm, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), reports Variety. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: JD explains traffic stop; IDJ pink slips; Eminem donates; Harlem hosts Rapathon.
*Jermaine Dupri has explained his reason for being detained by LAPD earlier this week in West Hollywood. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: ‘Black and White’; BET’s ‘Ballers’ and BET News announce changes; The Rock may take on Shazam!; Will Smith’s ‘Mercy.’
*Oscar-nominated Italian director Cristina Comencini will shoot "Black and White," an interracial love story set in contemporary Italy with Senegalese-born French actress Aissa Maiga ("Bamako") attached to star. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Diggs to announce Tony noms; Keyshia at the Kodak; Holyfield vs. Savarese; Apollo’s Spring Benefit.
*Taye Diggs will join Jane Krakowski to announce the nominees for the 61st annual Tony Awards at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts on May 15 at approximately 8:30 a.m. 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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