04-03-08 EURxtra: Levert's Family Wants FBI to Investigate Death

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IT'S OFFICIAL – MARIAH MAKES BILLBOARD HISTORY: Singer leaves Elvis behind and moves toward Beatles en route to most No. 1s in rock era.
*As expected, Mariah Carey's single "Touch My Body" made a 15-1 jump on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, giving the singer her 18th career chart topper and a spot behind the Beatles for the most No. 1s in the rock era. Read Full Story

LEVERT'S FAMILY WANTS FBI TO PROBE DEATH: Cousin says Sean was never 'out of control' as warden described.
*The family of singer Sean Levert has asked that the FBI get involved in the investigation of his death following an episode at Ohio's Cuyahoga County jail. Read Full Story

CORINNE BAILEY RAE ATTENDS HUSBAND'S FUNERAL: Singer among family and friends paying last respects Wednesday in Leeds.
*Corinne Bailey Rae joined about 100 family and friends Wednesday to say a final farewell to her husband Jason Rae at his funeral in Leeds, England. Read Full Story

BRANDY SETTLES LANDSCAPING DISPUTE: Singer said bill wasn't paid because it never came in the mail.
*A lawsuit accusing singer Brandy of skipping out on a $3,576 landscaping bill was settled this week after the singer finally made good on the payment, reports WENN. Read Full Story

J-HUD TO JOIN HALLE BERRY FOR FUNDRAISER: Event to raise money for organization fighting domestic violence.
*A couple of Academy Award winners will join forces at an upcoming fundraiser designed to raise awareness of domestic violence. Read Full Story

ALICIA KEYS TUNES UP FOR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR: Fresh from Europe, singer kicks off U.S. run April 19 in Hampton.
*Alicia Keys and her opening act, "American Idol" champ Jordin Sparks, are back from their swing through Europe and will kick off a North American leg of their tour on April 19 in Hampton, VA. Read Full Story

JIMI HENDRIX EXHIBITION TO OPEN IN SEATTLE: 'Evolution of Sound' will display musician's contribution to pop music.
*Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMP|SFM) in Seattle announce an original exhibition featuring the legendary Jimi Hendrix. Read Full Story

BYRON ALLEN AND WIFEY EXPECTING: Talk show host prepares to welcome a girl to the fold.
*Talk show host Byron Allen and his wife of seven months, Jennifer Lucas, have announced they are expecting their first child at the end of summer. Read Full Story

STEVIE WONDER TAKES SKIING LESSON: Music legend brings family to Mammoth Mountain for a day on the slopes.
*Stevie Wonder and his family hit the slopes at Southern California's Mammoth Mountain Ski area Monday, where the musician took a class on how to ski. Read Full Story

WHASSUP FAMILY! MICHAEL BAISDEN TO RECEIVE AWARD: Radio host to be honored Friday by Sharpton's National Action Network.
*National radio personality Michael Baisden, host of ABC Radio Networks' The Michael Baisden Show, will be honored with a Keepers of the Dream Award on Friday, April 4 in Memphis, Tenn. Read Full Story

MADONNA PULLS AN OPRAH: PLANS GIRLS SCHOOL IN AFRICA: Star currently getting permits and paperwork together.
*Madonna has taken a page from the Oprah Winfrey book of philanthropy and is planning to build a girls school in Africa's Republic of Malawi, the birthplace of her adopted son David. Read Full Story

JUST WHO IS LOU DOBBS CALLING 'COTTON PICKIN'?': CNN anchor almost slips up during live telecast.
*CNN host Lou Dobbs was able to catch himself before he blurted out the racially offensive term "cotton pickin'" in reference to recent comments about race by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Read Full Story

CNN BEGINS 'BLACK IN AMERICA' SERIES TONIGHT: Ambitious four-month initiative joins national dialogue on race.
*Forty years after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., CNN will launch a sweeping on-air and digital initiative, "CNN Presents: Black in America," the network announced. Read Full Story

STUDY SAYS RAP MUSIC GLAMORIZES DRUGS: Research sampled 341 hip hop lyrics between 1979 and 1997.
*A new study suggests that hip hop music has increasingly glamorized the use of illegal drugs, portraying marijuana, crack and cocaine as symbols of wealth and status, according to a new study by the journal Addiction Research & Theory. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: BeyonJay 'looked happy'; Jay-Z's Live nation deal; Kanye set for Virgin Mobile Fest; Clive loves Leona Lewis
*A witness tells People magazine that Beyoncé and Jay-Z "looked happy" as they arrived at Scarsdale Village Hall in New York Tuesday to get their marriage license. Read Full Story

MO' ITTY BITTY BITS: Rihanna still in denial; Mario vs. Mario; Kimora's teen line.
*Another day, another denial from Rihanna regarding her rumored romance with Chris Brown. She tells MTV: "I won't say that we're just friends. Me and Chris are really best, best friends. We both started our careers around the same time. He is one of the only people in the industry ... I trust and hang out with all the time. We are best friends, honestly, like brother and sister. If he was a boyfriend, I would say that." Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Stop-Loss
By Kam Williams
*After serving tours of duty both over in Afghanistan and Iraq, Staff Sergeant Brandon King (Ryan Phillippe) returned from the Middle East a decorated war hero deemed worthy of a welcoming parade. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: The Kite Runner
By Kam Williams
*Written by Khaled Hosseini in 2003, The Kite Runner is an endearing account of the childhood friendship of two young Afghani boys which unfolds against the backdrop of political turmoil, ranging from the fall of the monarchy to the war with the U.S.S.R. to the rise of the Taliban. 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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