05-22-07 EURxtra: Nelly / Flavor Flav / Yolanda Adams / Paula Abdul / Jamie Foxx

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NELLY TO ‘PIMP’ MORE PRODUCT IN SOUTH AFRICA: Rapper in talks to host local version of MTV’s ‘Pimp My Ride.’
*In addition to flooding South Africa with his Pimp Juice under a deal with local distributor Mojalife, rapper Nelly is currently in talks to host a local version of MTV’s hit series “Pimp My Ride.” Read Full Story

FLAVOR FLAV TO BE ROASTED BY COMEDY CENTRAL: Network to air special this summer.
*Still in the midst of a career resurgence thanks to VH1, Public Enemy rapper-turned-reality show phenomenon Flavor Flav will receive the high honor of being roasted by his friends and colleagues, courtesy of Comedy Central. Read Full Story

PAULA ABDUL BROKE HER NOSE LAST WEEKEND: ‘Idol’ judge was trying not to step on her Chihuahua and fell.
*We may see a big ol’ bandage covering Paula Abdul’s nose during tonight’s “American Idol” telecast. Read Full Story

EUR VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: Mr. Turner, drunk driver or misunderstood
EUR reader Danielle Holland hipped us to this one. We shouldn't make fun of drunk folks, but "Mr. Turner" is nothing short of hilarious. We swear we know this guy. We think you'll say the same thing once you see it. We also presume "Mr. Turner" got away without getting a serious beatdown ... only because the camera was rolling, but then when the cop says "That concludes the video," all bets are off. :) Read Full Story

YOLANDA ADAMS SIGNS WITH COLUMBIA: First project will be a CD of holiday tunes due in October.
*Grammy-winning gospel artist Yolanda Adams is currently hunkered down in her Houston hometown working on a new album of holiday songs that will be released under a fresh new deal with Columbia Records. Read Full Story

THE CURTIS AND T.I. EURCAST: Hear Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson (and T. I.) respond to Lee Bailey
*This edition of the EURcast comes to you from last week's press conference in Los Angeles announcing nominees for the 2007 BET Awards. On hand to promote their appearance as performers on the June 26th telecast were rappers 50 Cent and T.I. Read Full Story

JAMIE FOXX, KENNY SMITH TEAM FOR SITCOM: Plus, Oscar winner launches own channel on Sirius Satellite Radio.
*While Jamie Foxx is looking to co-executive produce a new basketball-themed comedy for TBS in the coming months, he has already carved out a space for himself in the world of satellite radio with the May 17th launch of The Foxxhole, his exclusive 24/7 comedy, music and entertainment channel on Sirius. Read Full Story

OFFICIAL JOINT STATEMENT ON AUCTION OF MIJAC ITEMS: Singer’s settlement with sellers includes donation of partial proceeds to charity.
*An official joint statement has been released regarding Michael Jackson’s decision not to sue Universal Express, Inc., the company behind a scheduled May 30 and 31 auction of Jackson family memorabilia at Las Vegas’ Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Read Full Story

WRKO HAS NO LOVE FOR MCGUIRK: former Imus sidekick’s Boston radio gig nixed.
*The now infamous ‘Imus in the morning’ producer Bernard McGuirk, who initiated the racial slur that earned he and Don Imus pink slips, will not be on the airwaves in Boston — at least for now. Read Full Story

WE REMEMBER ACTOR CARL WRIGHT: Former tap dancer had parts in ‘Barbershop’ franchise and ‘Big Momma's House.’
*One time tap dancer-turned-actor Carl Wright, whose was bitten by the acting bug later in life and starred in such films as "Barbershop" and "Big Momma's House," has died, his family confirmed Sunday. He was 75. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Severance
By Kam Williams
*Palisade Defence, a state-of-the-art weapons manufacturer, has been shipping its goods to international hotspots anywhere on the globe for 75 years. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Inside Iraq
*Mike Shiley just might be certifiably insane, for this 39 year-old private citizen from Portland, Oregon decided to venture over to Iraq all on his own. Armed only with a homemade press pass and a digital video camera, he headed overseas for one of the world's most dangerous hotspots, especially for an American. Read Full Story

LATIFAH TO SING AT HISTORIC OPERA HOUSE: Performer to take stage in Napa, Calif. in July.
*Queen Latifah has just been added to the summer season at California’s Napa Valley Opera House (1030 Main Street, Napa), where she is expected to belt jazz standards, as well as blues, pop and R&B tunes. Read Full Story

‘CHAPPELLE’S SHOW’ OFFERS ITS 25 BEST SKETCHES: New DVD culls most popular clips from all three seasons.
*The 25 most memorable sketches from Comedy Central’s "Chappelle's Show," including "A Night with Wayne Brady" and "Racial Draft," have been gathered for your convenience on a new DVD to be released via Comedy Central Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment. Read Full Story

PLANNED AUCTION OF O.J.’S SUIT GETS MESSY: Goldmans jump in with their lawyers.
*O.J.’s “not guilty” suit found itself in the midst of a legal tug-o-war Monday as legal papers were filed in an effort to stop its planned auction by a sports memorabilia dealer. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Mandela wants Spice Girls; Prince wanted Ron Wood; Tina Turner wants to tour again?
*The Daily Mirror in London is reporting that former South African leader Nelson Mandela is hoping that the Spice Girls will reunite and perform at his 89th birthday party this summer. 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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