03-24-08 EUR: Sinbad Puts Hillary On Blast / Common: Wright Was Right

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SINBAD TO HILLARY: 'WHAT SNIPER FIRE?': Comic says Clinton is exaggerating Bosnia trip.
*The last time Sinbad was suddenly deluged with phone calls from the media, he was the victim of an Internet death rumor. In this latest press attack, the comedian is being asked about a 1996 Bosnia trip that he took with then First Lady Hillary Clinton. Read Full Story

COMMON SAYS WRIGHT WASN'T WRONG: Rapper/actor provides insight about his and Obama's controversial pastor.
By Cameron Turner
*Politically-conscious rapper Common grew up in Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ. So, when the media started blasting the church's retired pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Jr., as "racist," "unpatriotic," "hateful" and "crazy" Common knew the preacher was being misinterpreted. Read Full Story

PATERNITY SUIT NO JOKE FOR MIKE EPPS: Georgia woman claims the married comic fathered her newborn.
*A woman in Georgia has sued comedian Mike Epps over claims that he's the father of her newborn baby, yet refuses to submit to a paternity test so that she can secure child support, reports TMZ.com. Read Full Story

MARLEY BIOPIC WITH NO MARLEY MUSIC?: Family refuses to license library to Weinstein project, even though Marley's widow is exec producer.
*The upcoming Bob Marley biopic from the Weinstein Co. hit a snag last week when his family refused to license any of his music for the film, even though his widow, Rita Marley, is its executive producer. Read Full Story

QUINCY JONES TO RECEIVE HONORARY DOCTORATE: University of Washington to award degree during graduation ceremonies.
*Regents at the University of Washington on Thursday voted to award an honorary doctorate degree to musician-composer-producer-arranger Quincy Jones. Read Full Story

RARE SUPREMES TRACKS 'PLAY' ON: Motown/Hip-O-Select.com releases double-disc set of 50 rarely-heard versions of Supremes classics.
*Motown/Hip-O-Select.com has amassed nearly 50 rare tracks from The Supremes for the new double-disc set, "Let the Music Play: Supreme Rarities 1960-1969." Read Full Story

ABC WINS BIDDING WAR FOR NEXT DEM. DEBATE: The next Obama/Clinton showdown to take place Apr. 16 in Pennsylvania.
*In the past month, ABC and NBC have been battling over rights to air the next debate between Democratic presidential candidates Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama. Read Full Story

LYOR COHEN RE-UPS WMG CONTRACT: Exec signs on for five more years and gets promotion.
*Billboard Biz is reporting that the Warner Music Group has re-signed Lyor Cohen for a five-year contract, and promoted him to chairman and CEO of recorded music for North America from chairman and CEO of U.S. recorded music. Read Full Story

BEST BUY WAVES 'MAGIC' WAND OVER BLACK CONSUMERS: Retail chain teams with Earvin Johnson to boost urban market presence.
*BlackEnterprise.com is reporting that electronics retailer Best Buy Co. Inc. has entered a multiyear agreement with Magic Johnson Enterprises in hopes of boosting its curb appeal among urban consumers. Read Full Story

YOLANDA ADAMS PROJECTS STRENGTH AT CONCERT DESPITE HOVERING IRS AUDIT: Singer says 'favor ain’t fair' in addressing financial investigation.
By Mona Austin / msmona@lachurchscene.com
*Much of the music in Yolanda Adams’ songbook over the last 20 years has encouraged people to be strong in their darkest hour. But on March 15 at a sold out church concert in Dumfries, VA her own voice was her strength. Read Full Story

TIMES ARE HARD FOR THE JACKSONS: News report says brothers are scraping by.
*Looks like things have gone full circle for Michael and Janet Jackson's brothers. When we say full circle, unfortunately we mean from bad to good to bad again. The New York Post reported Sunday that while Michael's financial status is suspect and Janet is said to be worth $150 million, most of the brothers are struggling mightily Read Full Story

WTA CHIEF DENIES RACISM ALLEGATIONS: Father of Venus and Serena claims women's tour is racist.
*Women's Tennis Association head Larry Scott is denying recent claims made by Richard Williams, father of Serena and Venus, regarding racism on the women's tour. Read Full Story

MISSY ELLIOTT LAUNCHES TALENT COMPETITION: Artist teams with adidas for 'Stand Up. Be Seen.'
*Missy Elliott and adidas Originals are teaming up for the international launch of the Respect M.E. talent competition, “Stand Up Be Seen.” Read Full Story

TAY ZONDAY'S 'CHOCOLATE RAIN' BACK IN THE NEWS: Clip wins a YouTube award for best music video.
*Tay Zonday's "Chocolate Rain" phenomenon lives on with its recent win for best music video at the second annual YouTube Video Awards, recognizing the site's top user-created clips of 2007. Read Full Story

BARACK BITS: Obama reveals his NCAA tournament pick; Chris Rock reveals fear of black first lady; watch senator's brand new PA campaign ads.
*So who does Barack Obama have winning the NCAA championship? The Democratic presidential hopeful thinks North Carolina will take the crown, according to Bloomberg News. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Meet the Browns
By Kam Williams
*Tyler Perry has his finger on the pulse when it comes to entertaining an African-American audience in an uplifting fashion which resonates as real with that target demographic. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Corrine Bailey Rae's Husband dead of suspected drug overdose; 'No. 1 Ladies' screens in London; Shar Jackson wants to rap; Lalah Hathaway's new CD; 'Days of Wrath' fansite.
*Jason Rae, a 31-year-old saxophonist with the Haggis Horns, was discovered at a flat in the Hyde Park area of Leeds on Saturday by police called to the scene. Authorities said a 32-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of supplying controlled drugs. 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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