03-13-08 EURxtra: Mariah Replaces Janet on SNL / NY Gets First Black Gov.

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MARIAH TO REPLACE JANET ON 'SNL': Jackson's flu leaves door open for label mate to promote upcoming album.
*Mariah Carey will step in for the ailing Janet Jackson this weekend on "Saturday Night Live," marking her first appearance on the show since her performance of "Butterfly" in late 1997. Read Full Story

MIJAC'S REP IN COVERT OP TO SAVE NEVERLAND?: Raymone Bain reportedly met with financial advisers behind singer's back.
*Fox.com columnist Roger Friedman is reporting that Michael Jackson’s longtime rep Raymone Bain "has been spearheading a drive to refinance Neverland without actually bothering to tell Jackson or his legal representatives." Read Full Story

CED THE ENTERTAINER IN DIRECTOR'S CHAIR: Actor to call the shots on new indie comedy.
*For the first time in his career, Cedric the Entertainer is behind the camera calling all the shots for a film project. The actor is the director, co-executive producer and star of the upcoming indie flick, "Chicago Pulaski Jones." Read Full Story

VH1 TO AIR FIRST INTERRACIAL DATING SHOW: Reality series will feature a white father of two looking for black love.
*VH1 has reportedly given a green-light to "Interracial Love," a reality show about a white male looking to find an African American girlfriend. Read Full Story

WITNESS SAYS HE SAW REMY MA PULL GUN: Testimony continues at rapper's assault trial in Manhattan.
*A witness in the trial of rapper Remy Ma testified Tuesday that he saw her cock a .45-caliber handgun and climb into a car with Makeda Barnes Joseph, who was shot and nearly killed moments later. Read Full Story

PRISON CONFIRMS THE GAME IS FREE: News contradicts statement from rapper's manager stating he was transferred to another jail.
*Shortly after MTV News reported Monday that The Game had been released from jail eight days into his 60-day sentence due to overcrowding, the rapper's manager released a statement calling the report false, and claimed he was merely transferred to another detention facility. Read Full Story

HOLLOW TIPS, WEED FOUND ON JUELZ SANTANA: Rapper arrested near New Jersey home after search of his Bentley.
*Rapper Juelz Santana was due in municipal court in New Jersey Wednesday after cops pulled him over for driving with a suspended license and found marijuana and hollow-point bullets in his Bentley, reports the New York Daily News. Read Full Story

ED NORTON SHOPS OBAMA DOCUMENTARY: Cameras have been capturing every moment of Democrat's White House campaign.
*Edward Norton and his Class 5 Films are about to shop a feature documentary about the historic presidential campaign mounted by Sen. Barack Obama, reports Daily Variety. Read Full Story

TV ONE ADDS 'HUGHLEYS,' 'DIVORCE COURT': Network inks deal for cable and VOD rights.
*TV One has picked up off-network rights to all 89 episodes of the comedy "The Hughleys" and to the long-running legal series "Divorce Court," the first cable deal for both shows. Read Full Story

KLEOPATRA GIRL'S RINGSIDE REPORT: Kani Kouture Fashion Show & Party @ Club Ritual hosted by Kia Shine
By Eugenia Wright a/k/a Kleopatra Girl
The event was hosted by urban artist Kia Shine (So Krispy) who also caused a media flurry. A few beats after his arrival a posse of gorgeous models arrived with Krispy Crème donuts for the media and they immediately took center red carpet spotlight. Read Full Story

'TODAY'S' HODA KOTB TO BE REPLACED BY KATHIE LEE?: Columnist says it's a 'done deal.'
*NBC's is bringing Kathy Lee Gifford out of retirement to replace "Today" show anchor Hota Kotb in the 10 a.m. hour, according to Fox411 columnist Roger Freidman. Read Full Story

C-MURDER SIGNS AKON TO BOOK DEAL: Singer's "Thug Politics" will be second release from rapper's TRU Publishing.
*C-Murder is being productive with his time as he awaits the June 9 start of his murder trial in Louisiana. The rapper has reportedly announced the signing of pop superstar Akon to a book deal with his company, TRU Publishing. Read Full Story

LEGEND, BADU JOIN JOYNER'S 'FANTASTIC VOYAGE': Star-studded cruise sets sail for the Caribbean in May.
*The 9th annual Fantastic Voyage, known as the Ultimate Party with a Purpose, is ready to set sale May 18 - 25 from Miami on a seven day, six night cruise via the Royal Caribbean International’s ‘Freedom of the Seas. Read Full Story

BET ENTERS MIXED MARTIAL ARTS RING: New reality series features Nelly, T.I., Luda and others in fighting teams.
*BET's new original series "Iron Ring" delves into the world of mixed martial arts by showcasing match-ups between fighters who are backed by teams of celebrity owners. Read Full Story

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO POLISH CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM: Samuel L. Jackson to attend promotional festivities at Memphis venue.
*To mark the 40th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s death, the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis is getting an extreme makeover and invites volunteers to join the festivities. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: August Rush
By Kam Williams
*Although Charles Dickens isn't credited, Oliver Twist obviously served as the source of inspiration for this musical overhaul of his beloved literary classic. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Tina Knowles' flu; 'Guitar Hero' champ; Badu covers Essence; Ray J's sex tape; Tangi Miller in 'Love'; 'Inspiring Divas'; BlackAmericaWeb promotion.
*The flu bug has tackled a member of the Knowles family this week. An ambulance was called to Beyonce's trailer on the New Jersey set of her upcoming film "Cadillac Records" so that medics could tend to her mother Tina. 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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