03-31-08 EUR: White Student Wears Blackface to Play Obama

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WHITE STUDENT WEARS BLACKFACE TO PLAY OBAMA: North Dakota State officials investigate skit that took place during campus event.
*Officials at North Dakota State University are looking into complaints about a campus skit in which a white student in blackface portrayed Barack Obama receiving a lap dance, reports AP. Read Full Story

BEANIE SIGEL RETURNS TO PRISON: Philly judge puts rapper back in jail over false urine sample.
*Beanie Sigel was thrown back in the slammer Friday for three more months after authorities said he gave a false urine sample to probation officials, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

FBI SAYS DOCS IN TIMES STORY LOOK FAKE: Plus, Afeni Shakur's TASF releases statement in the wake of discredited article.
*FBI reports referenced in a recent Los Angeles Times story linking associates of Sean "Diddy" Combs to a 1994 attack on rapper Tupac Shakur appear to be fakes, the agency said Friday. Read Full Story

SPIKE LEE RECEIVES 'BEHIND THE LENS' HONOR: Director celebrated for his pioneering work.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*Acclaimed director Spike Lee was recently honored with the 2008 Behind the Lens Award, presented by Chrysler. More than 400 of Lee’s closest friends came out to Beverly Hills to celebrate the celebrated and often controversial director, including his good friends composer Rosie Perez, Terence Blanchard, and Delroy Lindo. Read Full Story

WYCLEF URGES HAITIANS TO GIVE UP CRIME: Artist speaks directly to citizens through new radio ad.
*Wyclef Jean addresses citizens of his native Haiti in a new radio ad that urges fellow countrymen to give up crime and work to improve the country, report the Associated Press. Read Full Story

KENAN THOMPSON SHAKES WEED BUST: Friend of 'SNL' actor claims ownership of marijuana found during traffic stop.
*It was no laughing matter for "Saturday Night Live" star Kenan Thompson Wednesday after he and his friend were caught riding dirty in New Jersey. Read Full Story

NELLY ALBUM FINALLY GETS A RELEASE DATE: Plus, rapper disappointed he couldn't hook up collabo with Springsteen.
*Nelly fans can circle June 24th on the calendar for the release of his long-delayed fifth studio album "Brass Knuckles" from Universal. Read Full Story

CHIKEZIE HAD A FEELING HE WAS GOING HOME: Latest 'Idol' castoff says his performance of Luther's classic sealed his fate.
*Freshly voted off of "American Idol," 22-year-old Chikezie Eze faced reporters on a telephone conference call Thursday to discuss what went wrong with his performance of Luther Vandross' "If Only for One Night." Read Full Story

PAPOOSE WILL MARRY REMY MA IN PRISON: Plus, convicted rapper urges fans to write her judge in hopes of leniency.
*Brooklyn rapper Papoose has confirmed to MTV News that he and Remy Ma are a couple and will marry next month despite her conviction last week on charges of assault, weapon possession and attempted coercion. Read Full Story

BAILEY RAE 'TOUCHED' BY SHOW OF SUPPORT: Singer ventures outside for the first time since husband's death.
*Corinne Bailey Rae laid a spray of heather at the base of a tall Easter cross in the Yorkshire countryside in remembrance of her husband Jason Rae, who was found dead last week of a suspected overdose at 31. Read Full Story

'YO! MTV RAPS' CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY: Occasion will be marked throughout April via special programming.
*MTV is pulling out all the stops to commemorate the 20th anniversary of its landmark series "Yo! MTV Raps" next month across all of the company's platforms, reports Billboard.com. Read Full Story

TONE LOC PLANS DETROIT GIGS FOLLOWING SCAM: Rapper to make up for man who swindled money by posing as his manager.
*Rapper Tone Loc said he would perform at two bars in the Detroit area that were swindled by a man posing as his manager and promising he would perform. Read Full Story

ROSEMOND PLANS TO SUE LOS ANGELES TIMES: Manager talks at length about story linking him to Tupac shooting.
*Billboard has interviewed artist manager Jimmy Rosemond about his appearance in a now-discredited Los Angeles Times story claiming he was involved, with Sean "Diddy" Combs, in a 1994 assault on late rapper Tupac Shakur. Read Full Story

DIDDY UPSET WITH PEOPLE MAGAZINE?: Mogul reportedly takes issue with placement of twins pics and 'Raisin' review.
*First the Los Angeles Times mistakenly links him to a Tupac shooting. Now, People magazine has reportedly offended Sean "Diddy" Combs, according to the New York Post. Read Full Story

MARIO CAUGHT IN 'DWTS' LOVE TRIANGLE? Karina Smirnoff denies rumors that she's cheating on last season's Mario with the new one.
*A New York Post item claiming "Dancing With the Stars" regular Karina Smirnoff was caught kissing her current dance partner Mario last month led to rumors that the two are dating behind the back of her boyfriend, and former "DWTS" partner, Mario Lopez. Read Full Story

TYRESE, DUTTON JOIN SCREEN GEMS THRILLER: 'Legion' follows Paul Bettany as the archangel Michael.
*Charles S. Dutton and Tyrese Gibson are on board for the upcoming Screen Gems thriller "Legion," reports Daily Variety. Read Full Story

50 CENT CHANGES HIS MIND ABOUT OBAMA: Former Clinton supporter now a fan after hearing race speech; then admits he lost interest in overall campaign.
*During a recent interview with MTV at his Connecticut mansion, 50 Cent told reporters that he has switched from supporting Hillary Clinton for president to backing Barack Obama after hearing his speech on race. Read Full Story

KARDASHIAN DISCUSSES REGGIE BUSH: Reality star talks about the challenges of dating a media shy ball player.
*Kim Kardashian talks about her relationship with 23-year-old New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush in an interview with SI.com. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Mimi's Billboard run; Keys' gold ringback; J.Lo's nursery; Timbaland & Cornell; Brown & Rihanna.
*Mariah Carey is on the verge of scoring her 18th No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart this week with "Touch My Body," the first single from her upcoming album, "E=MC2." Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Sean Taylor trial delayed; Kevin Everett making progress; Cory Spinks loses again; Isaiah Rider arrested; Bibby sues 212 Motoring.
*A Miami judge has postponed the trial of four men accused in the slaying of Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor until August, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Run, Fatboy, Run
By Kam Williams
*On what was supposed to have been their wedding day, Dennis (Simon Pegg) bolted from the church at the last minute, leaving his pregnant fiancée, Libby (Thandie Newton), standing at the altar. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Legend replaces Aretha in Indy; Martin's 'Stand Up' taping; Afeni Shakur's TASF Camp.
*The American Pianists Association (APA) announced that John Legend has replaced Aretha Franklin as the headliner for the Kroger Indy Jazz Fest presented by Coca-Cola. Read Full Story

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03-28-08 EUR: T.I. Pleads Guilty to Gun Charges / Remy Ma Convicted

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T.I. PLEADS GUILTY TO GUN CHARGES: Rapper must complete a year of community service before sentencing.
*T.I. pleaded guilty Thursday to federal weapons possession charges and will spend one year doing community service while awaiting a sentence that includes prison time. Read Full Story

REMY MA CONVICTED OF ASSAULT: Rapper faces up to 25 years in prison for shooting acquaintance over missing money.
*Remy Ma broke down in tears Thursday after she was found guilty on four charges of assault in state Supreme Court in Manhattan. Read Full Story

KIMORA OFFICIALLY FILES FOR DIVORCE: Move comes two years after announced separation.
*After two years of separation from her husband Russell Simmons, Kimora Lee Simmons filed for divorce Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court citing irreconcilable differences. Read Full Story

WILL DIDDY SUE THE LA TIMES?: His lawyer calls paper's Tupac assault story 'defamatory.'
*Don't be surprised if Sean "Diddy" Combs and music exec Jimmy Rosemond file lawsuits against the LA Times for defamation. If they do, it's because of the paper's now already infamous March 17 story linking them to a 1994 assault on late rapper Tupac Shakur. Read Full Story

ICE CUBE GETS 'JANKY' IN NEW MOVIE PROJECT: Rapper writes first film since final 'Friday' flick.
*Dimension Films has acquired a script written by Ice Cube called "Janky Promoters," about two music promoters who get the chance to book a famous hip hop star into a mid-sized California venue, but quickly learn they are in over their heads. Read Full Story

NEW 50 CENT VIDEOGAME TO HIT SHELVES: Vivendi Games' Sierra label readies follow-up to 2005's 'Bulletproof.'
*50 Cent is once again in videogame form via the upcoming release "50 Cent: Blood on the Sand," a follow-up to the 2005 release "50 Cent: Bulletproof" – which was tied to his starring role in the film "Get Rich or Die Tryin'." Read Full Story

ELON BOMANI: 'Dynamic Diva' dishes on dollars.
*Elon Bomani, a holistic wealth builder, author, and founder of Papyrus Publishing, isn’t your everyday self-made millionaire. The single mother had a humble beginning; she then found herself in a rather middle-class situation, but was left divorced, jobless, and homeless, only to end up a millionaire less than seven years later. Read Full Story

SNOOP DOGG BRINGS HIS 'EGO' TO 'STORYTELLERS': VH1 concert series to feature rapper taking fans through his career in music.
*Snoop Dogg had the audience hyped during a March 13th taping of his "VH1 Storytellers" special at Steiner Studios in Brooklyn. Read Full Story

SEAN LEVERT PUNISHED OVER CHILD SUPPORT: Brother of late singer Gerald Levert owes more than 80 grand for three kids.
*Time has run out on singer Sean Levert. The brother of late R&B star Gerald Levert was sentenced to 22 months in prison Monday for failure to pay child support. Read Full Story

XM RADIO ADDS AFRIKA BAMBAATAA: Zulu Beatz to premiere next month on The Rhyme-Channel 65.
*Hip hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa joins XM Satellite nation with the April 5th 10 p.m. premiere of his new show Zulu Beatz on Channel 65 – The Rhyme. Read Full Story

'DEBATERS' STAR PLAYS VIETNAM VET IN NEXT FILM: Nate Parker signs on for true story set in 1970.
*Nate Parker, one of the young breakout stars in Denzel Washington's "The Great Debaters," scored the lead role in the upcoming film "Blood Done Sign My Name." Read Full Story

KANYE SUED OVER 'GOOD LIFE': Maryland man claims artist sampled his record without permission.
*Kanye West has been sued for copyright infringement by a Maryland songwriter/producer who claims one of his tracks was sampled in the artist's single "Good Life." Read Full Story

JENIFER LEWIS IS THE NEW MOTORMOUTH MAYBELLE: Entertainer to replace Darlene Love in Broadway company.
*Beginning April 22, actress Jenifer Lewis will take over the role of Motormouth Maybelle in the Broadway production of Hairspray, reports Broadway.com. Read Full Story

DIDDY BRINGS MASH-UPS TO MIAMI BEACH: Miami's Winter Music Conference '08 to host mogul's annual DJ event tonight.
*Sean "Diddy" Combs is bringing his mash-up music series to Miami's Winter Music Conference '08 tonight in Miami Beach. Read Full Story

TAVIS TAKES PBS SHOW TO MEMPHIS: Broadcasts will commemorate 40th anniversary of King assassination.
*Tavis Smiley will travel to Memphis to broadcast his PBS late-night talk show from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, March 31 through April 4, in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read Full Story

DANITY KANE, LEONA LEWIS TOP BILLBOARD: Diddy's girl group scores second No. 1 album; British 'X-Factor' winner finally invades U.S.
*Danity Kane's "Welcome to the Dollhouse" debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 this week, while the Hot 100 singles chart has British sensation Leona Lewis in the pole position with her debut single, "Bleeding Love." Read Full Story

NYC TOLLBOOTH WORKER IS TOAST OF HOLLYWOOD: Man entered screenwriting contest hoping prize money will buy a car.
*A New York City tollbooth worker wrote a screenplay with the sole purpose of entering it into a contest and possibly winning prize money to buy a new car after his old vehicle was totaled in an accident. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Funny Games
By Kam Williams
*Obviously, director Michael Haneke wasn’t satisfied merely with having made Funny Games in German for the kinky S&M enthusiasts in his native Deutschland. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK : Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
21 (PG-13 for violence, sexuality and partial nudity) Vegas casino caper recalls the real-life exploits of a quintet of card-counting MIT students who, with the help of their math professor (Kevin Spacey), beat the house for millions in winnings. Cast includes Kate Bosworth, Laurence Fishburne, Jim Sturgess and Aaron Yoo. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Wyclef in HD; Snoop on Music Choice; Phat Fashions at WrestleMania; Braugher's Claudius; Quddus'Sunset'; Grier's 'News'; 'Idol's' Doolittle; Bonds denied.
*Wyclef Jean premieres on the HDNet Concert series from the famed Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia this Sunday (March 30) at 8 p.m. ET. Jean plays from his catalogue of hits. Read Full Story

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03-27-08 EURxtra: Diddy Was Right: LA Times Story Was Bogus

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DIDDY WAS RIGHT, LA TIMES STORY IS BOGUS: Paper, with egg on its face, apologizes.
*After being called out Wednesday by The Smoking Gun.com for publishing a March 19 article implicating associates of Sean "Diddy" Combs - and Combs by association - the Los Angeles Times has issued an apology for using documents that were fabricated. Read Full Story

NEW 'OBAMA GIRL' VIDEO BEGS HILLARY TO QUIT: Amber Lee Ettinger is at it again.
*Sen. Hillary Clinton is targeted by "Obama Girl" Amber Lee Ettinger in a new song that insists she step out of the Democratic race for the White House so that the party can unite and focus on presumptive Republican nominee John McCain. Read Full Story

REV. JEREMIAH WRIGHT CANCELS HOUSTON SERMONS: Security concerns cause preacher to miss appearance for first time in 20 years.
*The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, was forced to cancel his annual appearance at Houston's Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church for the first time in two decades due to concerns for his safety. Read Full Story

CHRIS BROWN TO RE-PACKAGE 'EXCLUSIVE': Expanded reissue to include new tracks and possible DVD.
*Chris Brown fans who've already purchased his multi-platinum album "Exclusive" must now shell out more money for its forthcoming Deluxe Edition featuring extra tracks and a possible DVD, reports MTV. Read Full Story

WHOOPI BRINGS 'BRICKTOP' TO BROADWAY: 'View' co-host teams with producers for new musical about 1920s performer.
*Whoopi Goldberg has joined forces with producers Paul Lambert and Jonas Neilson to bring a new musical about 1920s performer Ada "Bricktop" Smith to Broadway. Read Full Story

MARY J, CHRIS BROWN, RIHANNA TO HIT 'TODAY' STAGE: Paula Abdul also booked for morning show's summer concert series.
*Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, Rihanna and Donna Summer are among the performers set for the "Today" show's 13th annual concert series to take place this summer. Read Full Story

ROD SERLING SCRIPT ABOUT EMMETT TILL GETS READING: Ithaca College will present twice-censored work during conference.
*Rod Serling, the award-winning writer-creator of "The Twilight Zone," had already started his career in television when the lynching of Emmett Till took place in Mississippi and helped to galvanize the civil rights movement. Read Full Story

'GANG LEADER' TAKES OVER PARAMOUNT VANTAGE: Film company options book about Columbia professor embedded with Chicago gang members.
*Producer Stephanie Allain and director Craig Brewer, the duo behind "Hustle & Flow" and "Black Snake Moan," will team again for a film based on the Sudhir Venkatesh book " Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets." Read Full Story

BARACK OBAMA AND BRAD PITT ARE COUSINS: New England Historic Genealogical Society poked around in his family tree.
*Turns out the Democratic Party isn't the only house divided. Folks woke up yesterday to news that presidential candidate Barack Obama is related to Brad Pitt, while his rival Hilary Clinton has family ties to Pitt's girlfriend Angelina Jolie. Read Full Story

NATE DOGG PLEADS GUILTY IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RAP: Singer gets probation for battery against ex-girlfriend.
*Thug crooner Nate Dogg, who continues to recover from a stroke suffered in December, pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated trespass and battery stemming from a 2006 domestic violence complaint brought by an ex-girlfriend. Read Full Story

'ELLEN' TOPS 'OPRAH' IN POPULARITY POLL: AOL asks folks to rate talk show hosts; Larry King and Elisabeth Hasselbeck take hits.
*Ellen DeGeneres has beaten Oprah Winfrey in a new poll by AOL Television that asked readers which daytime TV host "makes their day." Read Full Story

JILL SCOTT'S 'NO. 1 LADIES' DRAWS HUGE RATINGS: Sunday premiere in U.K. watched by 27 percent of the British TV audience.
*Some 6.3 million viewers in the U.K. tuned in Sunday night to see director Anthony Minghella's last film, "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency," starring R&B artist-turned-actress Jill Scott and Broadway vet Anika Noni Rose. Read Full Story

CHRIS WEBBER CALLS IT QUITS: NBA star retires after 15 seasons in the pros.
*Chris Webber said Wednesday that his days of playing professional basketball are officially over. Read Full Story

USHER'S WIFE JEALOUS OF KERI HILSON?: NY Post reports of turmoil on the set of Ursh's video shoot.
*Tameka Foster reportedly acted a fool at the video shoot for her husband Usher's new song, "Love in the Club" earlier this month in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

ARETHA CELEBRATES HER 66th BIRTHDAY IN NY: Singer takes over Ritz Carlton’s foyer lounge with family, friends and birthday cake.
*Fox411 columnist Roger Friedman wrote a column about Aretha Franklin's birthday party that took place Tuesday night at New York's Ritz Carlton hotel. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Enchanted
By Kam Williams
*Giselle (Amy Adams) is a budding young beauty who lives in Andalusia, a magical, animated kingdom where humans and the rest of God's creatures sing and dance together in a perfectly peaceful coexistence. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Laila Ali pregnant; Blige vs. counterfeiters; Timberlake to host ESPYs, Roos, Ziggy booked for Green Apple Fest; Jordan's dates; Williams' Maserati.
*Mary J. Blige has filed a lawsuit in a Central Islip court against counterfeiters trying to sell knockoff "Heart of the City" tour T-shirts and merchandise outside her concert tonight with Jay-Z at Nassau Coliseum. Read Full Story

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