03-11-09 EUR: David Alan Grier's 'Chocolate News' Cancelled

EUR Headlines - March 11, 2009

DAVID ALAN GRIER'S 'CHOCOLATE NEWS' CANCELLED: Announcement follows D.L. Hughley's demise at CNN.
*Television has suffered a sudden hemorrhage of black men. Within days of D.L. Hughley's CNN show being cancelled, Comedy Central announced Tuesday that David Alan Grier's "Chocolate News" has also been given a pink slip. Read Full Story

CHRIS BROWN, RIHANNA RECORDING A DUET: Source says they're working on a song with Polow Da Don for Brown's next album.
*Not only are Chris Brown and Rihanna reportedly back together following a domestic violence dispute, but they are recording a duet that will appear on Brown's upcoming album, due out later this year. Read Full Story

RIHANNA TELLS COPS OF PAST FIGHTS: One occurred three months ago in Europe, another later in Barbados.
*The New York Daily News is reporting that Rihanna informed police of at least two other occasions in which an argument with boyfriend Chris Brown had become physical. Read Full Story

MICHELLE OBAMA BACK ON NEW YORKER COVER: First Lady leads magazine's bi-annual Style Issue.
*Michelle Obama is back on the cover of the New Yorker magazine, this time in a far less controversial artist rendering. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT' BLOG: White Woman Gets Black Man 11 Years for Nothing; Now They’re Friends
*Here's yet another case of a black man being exonerated for being charged with a crime he did not commit has happened again. But, this story is a little different ... this time, the victim and the man, once he was released, became friends ... best friends. Read Full Story

DID CHRIS BROWN FORCE USHER'S APOLOGY?: Reps for both Brown and Ursh say reports are untrue.
*The New York Daily News is reporting that Usher's apology for criticizing Chris Brown's Jet Ski ride in the midst of his domestic violence rap was not his idea, and only came about after Brown himself called and griped. Read Full Story

LIL KIM 'CONNECTS' WITH BIGGIE: Rapper says late artist 'comes to me in my dreams.'
*Lil Kim launched the new season of "Dancing With the Stars" Monday in the night's first performance, a "cha cha cha" she said was dedicated to "her girls" at the federal detention center in Philadelphia, where she served 10 months for perjury. Read Full Story

MIJAC ANNOUNCES O2 ARENA DATES: Residency begins July 8 and will run for 10 nights through July 28; more dates may be added
*Michael Jackson released a statement Tuesday announcing that his 10-night concert series at London's 02 Arena will begin on July 8, with additional shows to come if the first 10 sell out. Read Full Story

NICKELODEON HAS CHRIS BROWN'S BACK: Network says it will not remove singer from list of nominees at Kids Choice Awards.
*Turns out felony assault charges are not enough to sway teen network Nickelodeon from dropping him as a nominee for its annual Kids Choice Awards. Read Full Story

VICK'S ATLANTA HOME STILL ON MARKET: Eight-bedroom mansion failed to sell at auction.
*Only two people attended Tuesday's auction of Michael Vick's mansion in Duluth, GA, which failed to sell after neither one of them brought a qualifying bid, which included a cashier’s check for $160,000. Read Full Story

COOLIO CHARGED WITH CRACK POSSESSION: Rapper also hit with battery charge stemming from arrest at LAX.
*It was just like old times for Coolio. Prosecutors on Tuesday charged the rapper and former crack addict with a felony count of possessing crack cocaine and a misdemeanor count for possessing a crack pipe, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

DIDDY REVEALS TRUTH ABOUT B.I.G. INTERLUDE: Mogul says sex act in 'Ready to Die' skit was the real thing.
*Sean "Diddy" Combs offers revelations about one of the interludes on Notorious B.I.G.'s first album, "Ready to Die," in which the rapper appears to be engaged in a sexual act. Read Full Story

LIONEL RICHIE TRIED TO CUT TIES WITH NICOLE: Singer said it was hard to take daughter during her unruly days.
*Lionel Richie said he tried hard to distance himself from daughter Nicole Richie during her wild, drug-fueled, partying years, and even attempted to cut ties with her altogether in a bid to allow the socialite to get herself together. Read Full Story

AKON STILL WILLING TO WORK WITH CHRIS BROWN: Singer says he can separate one's professional work from personal issues.
*Akon did not hesitate when asked whether he would still consider working with Chris Brown, who currently carries two felony charges in connection with the beating of his girlfriend, Rihanna. Read Full Story

C-MURDER BACK IN JAIL: Rapper allegedly violated rules of his house arrest.
*Corey "C-Murder" Miller was thrown back in jail Monday for allegedly violating the rules of his house arrest. Read Full Story

FANTASIA LOVES HER SOME DANNY GOKEY: Show's 2004 winner says he 'moves' her whenever he sings.
*"American Idol" Fantasia Barrino says she already has a clear favorite among the current season's crop of 13 finalists. Read Full Story

JOHN FORTE TO BEGIN TEACHING FOR CUNY: Former incarcerated rapper part of program that provides positive environment for at risk youth.
*Rapper John Forte, released from prison in November after serving nearly seven years for cocaine possession, has just been hired as a teacher with The City College of New York. Read Full Story

NABJ PRESENTS P.R. CONFERENCE IN NYC: Veteran publicist Terrie Williams to deliver keynote address.
*The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) will present its Conference for Media Related Professionals on Saturday, March 21, at the Associated Press Headquarters in New York City. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Halle is 'Sexiest'; Oprah's Rihanna episode; Whoopi honored by Stella; Common's teen book club.
*Halle Berry has been voted Sexiest Black Actress Alive in a new poll from "TV One Access," which was revealed in its broadcast on Sunday (March 8). Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
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EUR DVD REVIEW: Cadillac Records
By Kam Williams
*When Lejzor and Fiszel Czyz arrived in the U.S. from Poland in 1928, their parents changed the family surname to “Chess” and started calling their little boys “Leonard” and “Phil.” Read Full Story

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03-10-09 EURextra: Chris Brown Angling To Avoid Jail Time

EUR Headlines - March 10, 2009

CHRIS BROWN ANGLING TO AVOID JAIL: TMZ says singer would take plea deal but only to a misdemeanor and with no jail time.
*TMZ.com is quoting sources who say Chris Brown's camp is hoping for a plea deal in his assault case, but only to a misdemeanor charge and with no time behind bars. Read Full Story

XSCAPE'S KANDI JOINS 'ATL HOUSEWIVES' CAST: Singer to replace DeShawn Snow for season 2.
*Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Kandi Burruss of the 90s R&B group Xscape will join the cast of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," replacing fired housewife DeShawn Snow for the show's second season. Read Full Story

RIHANNA 'EASING BACK' INTO WORK: Producer says her new music 'is going to be hot.' Plus, singer's dad 'waiting on her to call.'
*Nearly one month has passed since the headline-making altercation between Chris Brown and Rihanna, and the Barbados-born songstress is said to be slowly "easing back" into her music career. Read Full Story

IS LISARAYE RIDING THE 'PONY'?: Post claims source saw them kissing at an event. EUR's Lee Bailey was there and saw no such thing.
*The New York Post's Page Six reported Sunday that LisaRaye McCoy-Misick, currently divorcing Turks and Caicos Premier Michael Misick, must be romantically involved with 90s R&B star Ginuwine because they were all over each other at a recent event. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT' BLOG: Oprah Weighs In On Chris and Rihanna
*Well, you knew it was coming! Oprah picked up her “staff” and laid down the law on not just Chris Brown and Rihanna, but domestic abuse as a whole. Read Full Story

SNOOP GOES LATE NIGHT WITH NEW VARIETY SHOW: Rapper talks about deal with MTV, video games, new album and more.
By Cory King Jr. / cck3000@yahoo.com
*Calvin Broadus Jr. better known as Snoop Dogg came on to the scene in 1992 with his hit song with Dr. Dre “Deep Cover.” With a music career that has spanned nearly two decades, Snoop Doggy Dogg, now Snoop Dogg is expanding his resume even further. Read Full Story

SHEILA E. WINS CMT'S 'GONE COUNTRY': Drummer/singer takes top prize with gospel-flavored tune 'Glorious Train.' Watch video.
*Look out Taylor Swift. Sheila E. may be eyeing a country music takeover after winning CMT's fish-out-of-water reality show "Gone Country," beating fellow contestants George Clinton, Taylor Dayne, Justin Guarini and others. Read Full Story

KIMORA AND DJIMON 'COMMITTED,' NOT MARRIED: Couple had commitment ceremony last summer in Hounsou's native Benin, Africa.
*There were reports early Monday that Kimora Lee Simmons and Djimon Hounsou were a lot closer than boyfriend/girlfriend. Various outlets were quoting sources who said the couple has been secretly married since summer 2008. Read Full Story

OBAMA, COSBY SING 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' TO KENNEDY: Ailing senator given star-studded musical tribute in Washington.
*Sen. Edward M. Kennedy enjoyed a celeb-filled musical tribute to mark his 77th birthday Sunday night at the famous performing arts venue in Washington bearing the name of his late brother. Read Full Story

'THE VIEW' ON A RATINGS TEAR: Whoopi-led chat fest enjoying its most-watched season to date – averages 4.2 million.
*More people are watching "The View" than ever before, largely due to the fireworks generated by the presidential election and continued discussion of the new Obama administration. Read Full Story

FANTASIA CONFIRMED FOR D.C. 'PURPLE' RUN: 'Idol' winner will return to Celie role for five-week Kennedy Center engagement.
*It's official, "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino will return to the role of Celie when the national tour of The Color Purple arrives at the Kennedy Center in June. Read Full Story

LA'S 'GOOD LIFE' SHINES IN NEW DOCUMENTARY: 'This is the Life' chronicles 90s historic hip hop venue and the rappers who were a part of it.
*A documentary on the 90s hip hop scene that grew out of the historic Good Life Health Food Café in Los Angeles arrives today on DVD. [Scroll down to watch trailer.] Read Full Story

MIJAC LIFTS SPIRITS OF DYING REALITY STAR: Britain's Jade Goody missed the surprise phone call, but was energized by his voice mail.
*Michael Jackson has personally reached out to British reality TV star Jade Goody, who is suffering from terminal cervical cancer and is literally on her death bed at London's Royal Marsden hospital. Read Full Story

PHYLICIA RASHAD TO JOIN 'AUGUST' IN MAY: Actress will take over role of vicious matriarch Violet Weston.
*Phylicia Rashad has booked yet another Broadway gig, this time joining the Tony Award-winning August: Osage County beginning May 26. Read Full Story

EARTH WIND AND FIRE MOUNTS 2ND TOUR WITH CHICAGO: Groups to hit the road for 30-city trek in June.
*Music legends Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago will reunite for a 30-city national co-headlining summer concert tour, beginning June 5 in Orange Beach, AL. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Carmen & Geoffrey
By Kam Williams
*Carmen De Lavallade and Geoffrey Holder have been happily-married for fifty-three years. During that time span, the talented couple has not only raised their son, Leo, together, but they've supported each other's every creative endeavor over the course of celebrated and enduring careers in the arts. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Role Models
By Kam Williams
*Director David Wain probably thought he had an inspired idea when he cast his crass comedy with some of the most famous faces from recent teensploits, including Seann William Scott, aka Stiffler from the American Pie franchise, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, aka McLovin from Superbad, Bobb'e J. Thompson aka Slam from Fred Claus, and blonde-of-the-moment Elizabeth Banks from Zack and Miri Make a Porno. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Barkley bounces; Ali and Tyson on Fight Night Round 4 cover; 50 Cent on Joaquin Phoenix.
*Charles Barkley is a free man. The NBA commentator was released from Tent City Jail in Arizona just before 8 a.m. Monday after serving a three-day sentence for DUI. Read Full Story

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03-09-09 EUR: Legendary Funkster, Charlie Wilson, Discusses His Prostate Cancer

EUR Headlines - March 9, 2009

CHARLIE WILSON SAYS 'UNCLE': Legendary R&B funkster drops new album and discusses his prostate cancer.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
The new Charlie Wilson record debuted at #1 on the R&B Albums chart last month, but the success of the album hasn’t necessarily been the singer’s greatest promotion lately. In addition to supporting “Uncle Charlie,” Wilson has also been speaking out on behalf of prostate cancer testing. Certainly, it’s a worthy topic, but it’s more than that for Wilson. Just as he was putting the finishing touches on his new disc, he was diagnosed with the disease. Read Full Story

DWAYNE JOHNSON BECOMES 'THE ROCK OBAMA': Watch SNL skit; plus, actor signs on for animated feature 'Holy Cow!'
*In perhaps the most memorable "Saturday Night Live" skit since Justin Timberlake's "Single Ladies" dance, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson suited up as a version of President Barack Obama after he had gotten angry and transformed into an Incredible-Hulk-sized creature. Read Full Story

CHRIS BROWN HAS NIGHT OUT FOLLOWING COURT: Plus, singer continues recording for new album; more celeb friends speak out.
*Within hours of his court appearance in Los Angeles Thursday regarding charges that he beat his girlfriend Rihanna, Chris Brown was hanging out until nearly 4 a.m. at a hotel bar. Read Full Story

RIHANNA MET WITH ABUSE COUNSELOR ON FEB. 9: Plus, Lisa Lampanelli jokes about alleged beating during Comedy Central roast.
*E! Online is reporting that Rihanna met with an L.A. County domestic-abuse counselor within 24 hours of allegedly being beaten by her boyfriend, Chris Brown and stranded in a Beverly Hills neighborhood. Read Full Story

OPRAH'S 'O' COVER INCLUDES FIRST LADY: Plus, new pup revealed; Dennis Quaid on Tues; Sirius XM channel renamed and revamped.
*Not only is she the first African American first lady of the United States, but Michelle Obama has made history again by becoming the first lady other than Oprah Winfrey to appear on the cover of her "O" magazine. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT' BLOG: Canada’s Best Kept Secret ... Black Woman Governor General
*President Obama took his first trip outside of the states on February 19, to visit Canadian Governor General Michaelle Jean. Our photo essay is a beautiful sight for anyone to lay eyes on. At 51, this woman is the first black Governor General in Canada and only answers to the Queen and Prime Minister. Read Full Story

MORGAN, LAWRENCE ATTEND ROCK'S 'FUNERAL': Devine, Glover, Short also sign on for Screen Gems comedy.
*A sizable chunk of black Hollywood has just been cast in the Chris Rock-led remake of "Death at a Funeral," including Tracy Morgan, Martin Lawrence, Columbus Short, Loretta Devine and Danny Glover. Read Full Story

ONE MILLION AND COUNTING FOR MIJAC TICKETS: Web site is receiving 14,000 hits per minute for London farewell shows.
*A million people have reportedly registered for tickets to see Michael Jackson perform in London this summer in what he is calling his "final" series of shows. Read Full Story

ALICE WALKER PROMOTES PEACE IN GAZA: 'Color Purple' author and other female activists push Israel and Egypt to open borders into region.
*Pulitzer-prize winning author Alice Walker, author of "The Color Purple," is in Gaza this week along with other female activists to highlight the devastation of the Israeli offensive on the city's residents, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

KANYE WEST TO PERFORM ON 'AMERICAN IDOL': And 'Noop Dawg' hopes to score a duet with the rapper.
*Kanye West is set to perform his hit song "Heartless" on Fox's "American Idol" Wednesday, joining former winner Kelly Clarkson as guests for the talent show's weekly elimination episode. Read Full Story

T.O. IS NOW A BUFFALO BILL: Receiver's agent took just two days to land client $6.5 million, one-year deal.
*On Thursday, Terrell Owens was officially cut from the Dallas Cowboys following a three-year run. By Saturday, he was a member of the Buffalo Bills with a fresh $6.5 million, one-year deal. Read Full Story

BRITISH NEWSPAPERS CHIDE OBAMA'S GIFT-GIVING: Gordon Brown gives Obama pen holder crafted from historic wood; Obama gives him DVDs.
*At least four British newspapers have taken offense over the caliber of presidential gifts given to Prime Minister Gordon Brown by the Obamas during their visit to the White House last week. Read Full Story

JEREMIAH WRIGHT - 'BARACK'S NAME AIN'T JESUS': Rev. speaks about former mentee during speech in Selma to mark voting rights march.
*President Barack Obama's longtime minister, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, warned the more than 700 people attending his speech in Selma, Alabama that the president is not a savior. Read Full Story

BARKLEY HOLDS JAILHOUSE PRESS CONFERENCE: NBA Hall-of-Famer and Sheriff Joe Arpaio talk to reporters during – yes during - his 3-day stretch.
*Sporting a Nike tracksuit and gold chain, Charles Barkley reported to an Arizona jail on Saturday to begin serving his 3-day sentence for driving under the influence – but not without holding a press conference first. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Watchmen
By Kam Williams
*It's hard to imagine how Hollywood in 2009 could possibly continue to crank out such satisfying, comic book hero adventures one after another as it did in 2008, a year when we were treated to a quartet of outstanding offerings, including Iron Man, The Amazing Hulk, Wanted and The Dark Knight. Read Full Story

KERI HILSON CALLS OUT BEYONCE AND CIARA?: Singer says it was all producer Polow Da Don's idea.
*Who said musical rivalries were only for rappers? R&B newcomer Keri Hilson appears to be looking for a fight with Beyonce and Ciara based on her verse in the remix of her hit single "Turning Me On." Read Full Story

SEAL MAPS OUT 14-CITY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR: Trek to hit theaters and concert halls across the continent.
*Seal has announced a spring concert jaunt through North America that will stop in 14 cities, including Chicago, Toronto, Atlantic City, New York and Albuquerque, reports Live Daily. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Tavis Smiley book tour; Amy Winehouse charged; M.I.A.'s baby; 'Teza.'
*Tavis Smiley's "Accountable Book Tour" stops in Los Angeles today and in Oakland tomorrow. Read Full Story

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