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(March 21, 2006)
ISAAC HAYES IS GONE, BUT
CHEF REMAINS ON 'SOUTH
PARK': Wednesday's season
premiere has kids noticing
'something different'
upon his return.
*Looks like "South Park" creators
*Looks like "South Park" creators
Trey Parker and Matt Stone haven't
wasted any time capitalizing on the
hot mess cooked up by the voice
of Chef.
The season premiere episode
of Chef.
The season premiere episode
on Wednesday (March 22) is titled "The
Return of Chef!" despite the departure
Return of Chef!" despite the departure
of its voice actor Isaac Hayes, who
left last week over issues with the
left last week over issues with the
show's flippant view of religion.
There was no mention of
There was no mention of
Hayes in a press release regarding the
episode, in which Chef returns to South
episode, in which Chef returns to South
Park in a "triumphant homecoming,"
only to have the boys notice that
only to have the boys notice that
"something about Chef seems different."
Hayes, the voice of Chef since
Hayes, the voice of Chef since
the show's 1997 debut, criticized
"South Park's" disrespectful attitude
"South Park's" disrespectful attitude
toward religion in a statement
announcing his departure. The two
announcing his departure. The two
creators fired back with a press release
claiming Hayes never had a problem
claiming Hayes never had a problem
with the program's satirical look at
Christianity, Islam and Judaism, and
Christianity, Islam and Judaism, and
only took issue when his religion,
Scientology, became the focus of
Scientology, became the focus of
an episode last season called
"Trapped
The controversy surrounding
the episode prompted Comedy Central
to pull its scheduled repeat, and rumors
have suggested that the world's most
famous Scientologist, Tom Cruise, was
famous Scientologist, Tom Cruise, was
behind the network's decision after
refusing to promote his upcoming film
refusing to promote his upcoming film
"Mission: Impossible 3" if the episode
aired again. Paramount, which is
aired again. Paramount, which is
releasing the movie, and Comedy
Central are both under Viacom
ownership.
Cruise's people say the rumor is
Cruise's people say the rumor is
untrue, and Comedy Central says it
pulled the episode so that it could
pulled the episode so that it could
honor Hayes' departure with two shows
featuring Chef in the main storyline.
featuring Chef in the main storyline.
SPIKE LEE BEGS TO DIFFER WITH
GEORGE CLOONEY: Director says
actor was way off with Hattie McDaniel
reference in Oscar speech.
*Spike Lee has gone on another tear,
*Spike Lee has gone on another tear,
this time with a bulls eye on
his boy, George Clooney.
While accepting the Academy
his boy, George Clooney.
While accepting the Academy
Award for Best Supporting Actor earlier
this month, Clooney took issue with a
this month, Clooney took issue with a
dig in Jon Stewart's opening monologue
that suggested Hollywood, and its rich
that suggested Hollywood, and its rich
and famous inhabitants, are grossly
out of touch with the rest of the world.
out of touch with the rest of the world.
In an attempt to protest Stewart's
remark, the "Syriana" star cited the
remark, the "Syriana" star cited the
Academy's "forward thinking" in
awarding a Best Supporting Actress
awarding a Best Supporting Actress
Oscar to Hattie McDaniel in 1933 for
"Gone With the Wind."
To use that as an example of how
"Gone With the Wind."
To use that as an example of how
progressive Hollywood is is
ridiculous," Lee said to femalefirst.co.uk.
ridiculous," Lee said to femalefirst.co.uk.
"Hattie McDaniel played Mammy in
'Gone With the Wind.' That film was
'Gone With the Wind.' That film was
basically saying that the wrong side won
the Civil War and that black people
the Civil War and that black people
should still be enslaved.
"C'mon! I like George a lot. I'm
"C'mon! I like George a lot. I'm
not hating on him. But I don't think
he really thought it out. How many
he really thought it out. How many
years was it between Hattie McDaniel
and Halle Berry (winning an acting
Oscar)? Sixty-some-odd? C'mon!"
MIJAC AND 50 CENT ON THE SAME
TRACK?: G-Unit's DJ Whoo Kid met up
with the King of Pop in Bahrain to discuss
the idea.
*Michael Jackson may not
*Michael Jackson may not
have a dollar to spare after paying
his employees back wages and various
fees to the government, but according to
new reports, he'll at least have 50 Cent.
According to MTV, G-Unit's DJ
new reports, he'll at least have 50 Cent.
According to MTV, G-Unit's DJ
Whoo Kid recently kicked it with
Jackson at his Bahrain spot to discuss
Jackson at his Bahrain spot to discuss
a possible duet between the two
superstars. Whoo Kid even gave
superstars. Whoo Kid even gave
Jackson a tape of the proposed track
so that the singer could take a listen
before making a final decision.
"I gave Michael some music,"
"I gave Michael some music,"
Whoo Kid told MTV. "I'm trying to get
him to do a song with 50. It will be
him to do a song with 50. It will be
like the Jackson Two or something."
'GREY'S ANATOMY' CREATOR PICKS
UP ANOTHER HONOR: Shonda Rhimes
nabs TV Land's 'Future Classic' Award.
*ABC's critically-acclaimed hit
*ABC's critically-acclaimed hit
drama, "Grey's Anatomy," was awarded
this year's TV Land Future Classic Award
this year's TV Land Future Classic Award
tonight at the TV Land Awards: A
Celebration of Classic TV in
Celebration of Classic TV in
Santa Monica, CA.
Creator and executive producer
Creator and executive producer
Shonda Rhimes, along with the cast of
"Grey's Anatomy," accepted the honor
"Grey's Anatomy," accepted the honor
on behalf of the show.
"We are honored that TV Land
"We are honored that TV Land
has chosen Grey's Anatomy as their
Future Classic Award recipient," stated
Future Classic Award recipient," stated
Rhimes. "TV Land has quickly
established itself as a great home for
established itself as a great home for
the most loved series to air on
television. As we continue to build upon
television. As we continue to build upon
a great start to 'Grey's Anatomy,'
we are thrilled to be honored by this
we are thrilled to be honored by this
institution and look forward to one
day joining their elite line up of fantastic
day joining their elite line up of fantastic
television shows."
The award recognizes the one
The award recognizes the one
new show from the past calendar year
which best exemplifies the qualities of
which best exemplifies the qualities of
an emerging television phenomenon
that will endure for years to come.
The ceremony will air on TV
that will endure for years to come.
The ceremony will air on TV
Land and simulcasts on Nick at Nite on
Wednesday, March 22 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Wednesday, March 22 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
CHRISTINA MILIAN VS. NICK
CANNON: Mess between ex-lovers
appears in track on Milian's upcoming
album.
*A friend of Nick Cannon is venting
*A friend of Nick Cannon is venting
frustration over a track written about
the singer/actor/producer on an
upcoming album by his ex-girlfriend,
Christina Milian.
The track in question, "Who's
Christina Milian.
The track in question, "Who's
Gonna Ride," appears on Milian's
forthcoming CD "So Amazin'," due
forthcoming CD "So Amazin'," due
April 25. The song mentions details of
their on-and-off again relationship that
their on-and-off again relationship that
began on the set of their 2003 film
"Love Don't Cost A Thing" and ended
"Love Don't Cost A Thing" and ended
last summer.
"(Christina's) leveraging his success
"(Christina's) leveraging his success
and using his name for press," Cannon's
friend told the New York Daily News.
"No one cares about Christina
Milian. She's not Beyonce."
According to the newspaper,
Milian. She's not Beyonce."
According to the newspaper,
Christina ended their relationship after
she broke into Nick's T-Mobile account
she broke into Nick's T-Mobile account
and spotted flirtatious e-mails from
other women. The singer/actress is now
other women. The singer/actress is now
reportedly dating Dre of the
production duo Cool & Dre.
Her new boyfriend produced "So
production duo Cool & Dre.
Her new boyfriend produced "So
Amazin'," prompting Nick's friend to
tell the Daily News, "If you're in a
tell the Daily News, "If you're in a
relationship with a new guy, why are
you talking about Nick? Because her
you talking about Nick? Because her
boyfriend knows it's good PR for her."
MAN WHO BEAT AND ROBBED
ROSA PARKS APOLOGIZES: Joseph
Skipper said he hopes to one day earn
redemption.
*"I will go down in history as the
*"I will go down in history as the
man who robbed Rosa Parks,"
lamented 40-year-old Joseph Skipper,
lamented 40-year-old Joseph Skipper,
who blamed a severe drug addiction on
his decision in 1994 to break into the
his decision in 1994 to break into the
Detroit home of Rosa Parks, beat her
and steal her $53 in cash.
Skipper pleaded guilty at his
and steal her $53 in cash.
Skipper pleaded guilty at his
trial and apologized for taking
advantage of our national treasure,
advantage of our national treasure,
all the while hoping that he could one
day sit face to face with Parks to
day sit face to face with Parks to
express the extent of his remorse and
regret. But those hopes were dashed
regret. But those hopes were dashed
last Oct. 24 when Parks died at the
age of 92.
"I'm sorry that she died. I was
"I'm sorry that she died. I was
hoping to get out in time to tell
her I was sorry. I have to draw strength
her I was sorry. I have to draw strength
from God," Skipper told The Detroit
News in a prison interview published
News in a prison interview published
Sunday.
After the attack, Parks was
After the attack, Parks was
treated at a hospital and moved
into a high-rise apartment building.
Skipper, currently serving an
Skipper, currently serving an
eight-to 15-year sentence at the Alger
Maximum Correctional Facility in
Maximum Correctional Facility in
Michigan's Upper Peninsula, said he
cried at the news of Parks' death, and
dreams of one day earning redemption.
ICE CUBE TO SPREAD 'LAUGH'
ACROSS COUNTRY: Rapper prepares
22-city tour to promote new album,
'Laugh Now, Cry Later.'
*Rapper/actor/producer Ice Cube
*Rapper/actor/producer Ice Cube
will step away from the film and
television projects this spring to travel
television projects this spring to travel
the country in support of his new
album, "Laugh Now, Cry Later," due
album, "Laugh Now, Cry Later," due
June 6 via his own label, Lench Mob
Records.
The former NWA member will begin
Records.
The former NWA member will begin
a 22-date tour behind his seventh
solo album on April 20 in Anaheim, CA.
solo album on April 20 in Anaheim, CA.
The trek will make a complete circle
around the U.S. before wrapping June
around the U.S. before wrapping June
3 in Hollywood.
"Laugh Now, Cry Later" features
"Laugh Now, Cry Later" features
production from Scott Storch, Swizz
Beatz and Lil' Jon, and includes a guest
Beatz and Lil' Jon, and includes a guest
appearance from Snoop Dogg. The
Storch-produced first single, "Why We
Storch-produced first single, "Why We
Thugs," delves into social commentary
about weapons, narcotics, politics and
about weapons, narcotics, politics and
the ghettos of America, according to
a press release. Buzz has been surrounding
a press release. Buzz has been surrounding
the album track "Chrome and
Paint," the video for which, according to
Paint," the video for which, according to
a press release, blends low-riders
and the West Coast lifestyle.
Here is the full tour itinerary:
April 2006
20 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
21 - San Diego, CA - Fourth and B
22 - Ventura, CA - Majestic Ventura Theatre
25 - San Francisco - The Fillmore
26 - Chico, CA - Senator Theater
28 - Portland, OR - Roseland theater
29 - Seattle, WA - Showbox
30 - Vancouver, British Columbia -
and the West Coast lifestyle.
Here is the full tour itinerary:
April 2006
20 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
21 - San Diego, CA - Fourth and B
22 - Ventura, CA - Majestic Ventura Theatre
25 - San Francisco - The Fillmore
26 - Chico, CA - Senator Theater
28 - Portland, OR - Roseland theater
29 - Seattle, WA - Showbox
30 - Vancouver, British Columbia -
Commodore Ballroom
May 2006
4 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
6 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
7 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
10 - Boston, MA - Avalon
12 - New York, NY - B.B. King's Blues Club
13 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts
14 - Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club
18 - Atlanta, GA - Earthlink Live
20 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
23 - Dallas, TX - Gypsy Tea Room
25 - Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
27 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
28 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
June 2006
3- West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues
May 2006
4 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
6 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
7 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
10 - Boston, MA - Avalon
12 - New York, NY - B.B. King's Blues Club
13 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts
14 - Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club
18 - Atlanta, GA - Earthlink Live
20 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
23 - Dallas, TX - Gypsy Tea Room
25 - Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
27 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
28 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
June 2006
3- West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues
FILM/TV BITS: Hart on CBS; Longoria's
grandma and J-Lo film; BET's 'Runway';
VH1's 'Rock Hall'; 'Good Times' honored;
VH1's 'Rock Hall'; 'Good Times' honored;
'Brokeback' DVD; 'Idlewild' holdup.
*Kevin Hart has joined the CBS
*Kevin Hart has joined the CBS
comedy pilot "The Weekend," starring
as one of three male friends whose social
as one of three male friends whose social
lives revolve around Saturdays and
Sundays. The actor was most recently
Sundays. The actor was most recently
seen on Showtime's "Barbershop" series,
but will go down in history as the man
but will go down in history as the man
who took top billing in the feature
film, "Soul Plane."
*In the new issue of Allure magazine,
film, "Soul Plane."
*In the new issue of Allure magazine,
Eva Longoria says her grandmother has no
idea that she's dating a black man, and
according to her mother, would not approve
of the relationship if she ever found out. The
"Desperate Housewives" star wanted to
"Desperate Housewives" star wanted to
send Grandma a calendar of her man's
NBA team, the San Antonio Spurs, but
NBA team, the San Antonio Spurs, but
then her mother stepped in and advised
against it. "She said, 'You can't give
against it. "She said, 'You can't give
Grandma a calendar. She doesn't know
Tony's black.' I said, 'We'll just tell her
Tony's black.' I said, 'We'll just tell her
he's French.'"
*Longoria, meanwhile, is rumored
*Longoria, meanwhile, is rumored
to have joined an as-yet-untitled
film written by Jennifer Lopez. According
film written by Jennifer Lopez. According
to Sky News Showbiz, the stars
will play sisters, both Hollywood stars,
will play sisters, both Hollywood stars,
who have a falling out and begin
trashing each other in the press. Cameras
trashing each other in the press. Cameras
are scheduled to begin rolling in
September.
*On Thursday (March 23) at 9 p.m.,
September.
*On Thursday (March 23) at 9 p.m.,
BET will premiere the hour-long
event "Rip the Runway," hosted by LL
event "Rip the Runway," hosted by LL
Cool J, Gabrielle Union and comedian
Katt Williams. The show, taped in New
Katt Williams. The show, taped in New
York City, features urban, high-end,
plus size, sports and swimwear collections
plus size, sports and swimwear collections
from designers Brand Jordan, Todd
Smith, G-Unit, Enyce, Stephen Burrows,
Smith, G-Unit, Enyce, Stephen Burrows,
Bathhouse by Bernard Moore, Roger
Gary presents Aqua Couture, Qristy
Gary presents Aqua Couture, Qristy
Designs, Monif C., Courtney Washington,
Steve Harvey and even the latest dental
Steve Harvey and even the latest dental
line "grillz" from Paul Wall.
Working the catwalk will be singer Mya,
Working the catwalk will be singer Mya,
NFL star Terrell Owens, supermodel
Omahyra, "America's Next Top Model"
Omahyra, "America's Next Top Model"
discovery Toccara and BET's own Big
Tigger and Julissa.
*The 2006 Rock and Roll Hall
Tigger and Julissa.
*The 2006 Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame Induction Ceremony will
premiere on VH1 tonight (March 21)
premiere on VH1 tonight (March 21)
at 9 p.m. The induction of Miles Davis
during last week's ceremony included
during last week's ceremony included
a musical tribute from jazz great
Herbie Hancock. The artist put together
Herbie Hancock. The artist put together
an all star jazz band with Mike
Stern, Marcus Miller, Buster Williams,
Stern, Marcus Miller, Buster Williams,
Jack DeJohnette, Wallace Roney and
Paul Shaffer to perform a medley of
Paul Shaffer to perform a medley of
Miles Davis classics "In A Silent Way,"
"Tutu" and "Jean Pierre."
*"Good Times" was honored at
"Tutu" and "Jean Pierre."
*"Good Times" was honored at
the fourth annual TV Land Awards: A
Celebration of Classic TV Sunday night
Celebration of Classic TV Sunday night
(March 19) with the network's Impact
Award, given to a program that offered
Award, given to a program that offered
both entertainment and enlightenment,
always striving for both humor and
always striving for both humor and
humanity, with comedy that reflected
reality. Quentin Tarantino presented this
reality. Quentin Tarantino presented this
award to John Amos, Jimmy "JJ"
Walker, Ja'net Dubois, BernNadette
Walker, Ja'net Dubois, BernNadette
Stanis, Johnny Brown and Ralph Carter.
TV Land awarded its "TV's Greatest
Music Moment" to Diana Ross for her
Concert in Central Park. The ceremony
will air on TV Land Wednesday, March
22 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET/PT.
*See what all the fuss is about
*See what all the fuss is about
on April 4, when the DVD of
"Brokeback Mountain" finally arrives
"Brokeback Mountain" finally arrives
in stores. Special features on the
$29.98 disc include a profile of Oscar-
$29.98 disc include a profile of Oscar-
winning director Ang Lee and
interviews with Oscar-winning
interviews with Oscar-winning
screenwriters Larry McMurtry and
Diana Ossana. Oscar-nominated stars
Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal
also discuss the rodeo and wrangling
training they had to prepare for their roles
as the amorous cowboys.
*So what's the hold up with
*So what's the hold up with
OutKast's new musical film "Idlewild?"
Big Boi of the group is blaming the
Big Boi of the group is blaming the
delay on the music. "What happened
was it usually takes me and Dre a couple
of years to get the music right. When
we first started the movie we didn't
we first started the movie we didn't
really have a whole lot of the music
done. And a lot of the music came
done. And a lot of the music came
after the movie. We had a couple of
songs but now whether to rush it and
to put out something not complete. We
chose to wait." The film, starring the rap
duo as struggling performers, is now
due in theaters on Aug. 25.
due in theaters on Aug. 25.
SPORTS BITS: Terrell Owens rap disses
Eagles; John Rocker dating a black woman.
*Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
*Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
Terrell Owens must've really dug what
actor Page Kennedy did after allegations
actor Page Kennedy did after allegations
of sexual misconduct led to his
dismissal from "Desperate Housewives."
dismissal from "Desperate Housewives."
Like the budding TV star, T.O. has
also chosen to vent frustration at his
also chosen to vent frustration at his
accusers through a rap posted on his
own Web site (www.terrellowens.com).
In the song, Owens airs out his
own Web site (www.terrellowens.com).
In the song, Owens airs out his
old team, the Philadelphia Eagles,
stating: "When it comes to this game
stating: "When it comes to this game
I'm the best in the field/Some said I
was gonna sign just a one year deal/
was gonna sign just a one year deal/
But I got what I wanted up front, 10
mil/Changed the rules of the game
mil/Changed the rules of the game
so now how you feel?"
The athlete also waves in Philly's
The athlete also waves in Philly's
face his three-year contract
signed with the Cowboys, stating: "I
signed with the Cowboys, stating: "I
got a brand new team/I am a Cowboy
now/No more black and green/To
now/No more black and green/To
the haters that said I'm not going to
get my money/I'm laughing in your
face ha ha that's funny."
*Remember John Rocker? The
*Remember John Rocker? The
former Atlanta Braves pitcher whose
racism and bigotry was exposed in
racism and bigotry was exposed in
a 1999 Sports Illustrated article?
According to the New York Post,
According to the New York Post,
his latest arm piece is - gasp - African
American.
A spy who saw the couple at an
American.
A spy who saw the couple at an
East Village hotspot told the paper,
"[Rocker] was with a tall, model-esque
"[Rocker] was with a tall, model-esque
black woman. She looked very
familiar, and I heard some guy gawking
familiar, and I heard some guy gawking
at the bar say that she was some kind
of fitness model."
Rocker's rep confirmed that the
of fitness model."
Rocker's rep confirmed that the
woman holding his hand was fitness
model/freelance writer Alicia Marie,
model/freelance writer Alicia Marie,
who has posed for such magazines as
Muscle & Fitness, Flex, Ironman,
Muscle & Fitness, Flex, Ironman,
Planet Muscle and Natural Bodybuilding
& Fitness. She also writes freelance
fitness articles for other publications,
according to her Web site.
Rocker, meanwhile, appears in
according to her Web site.
Rocker, meanwhile, appears in
the new Spike TV's reality show, "Pros
vs. Joes," in which he stars alongside
vs. Joes," in which he stars alongside
fellow retired jocks Jerry Rice and
Dennis Rodman.
Dennis Rodman.
EVENT CALENDAR: JFA's A Great
Night in Harlem; Clifton Davis at Sunoco
Welcome America! Festival.
*From the replacement of "Fats"
Welcome America! Festival.
*From the replacement of "Fats"
Domino's piano to paying rent and
mortgages for Katrina-effected
mortgages for Katrina-effected
musicians and their families -- many
with small children, left with nothing;
without clubs to play in or instruments
to play; without clothes for their children
to play; without clothes for their children
or beds to sleep in -- The Jazz Foundation
of America (JFA) has assisted nearly
900 New Orleans musician emergency
cases in the few short months since
the hurricane.
Now, JFA sets an unprecedented
Now, JFA sets an unprecedented
goal of raising $1.5 million dollars
through corporate donations and
through corporate donations and
proceeds from the 5th annual "A Great
Night in Harlem" concert. Hosted by
Bill Cosby, the concert will be held on
Thursday, May 4 (8 p.m. - 10 p.m.)
Thursday, May 4 (8 p.m. - 10 p.m.)
at the world-famous Apollo Theater.
"Great Night" veteran Bill Cosby
"Great Night" veteran Bill Cosby
along with JFA's newest board member
Danny Glover, will join accomplished
Danny Glover, will join accomplished
musicians for a night to remember
including: Abbey Lincoln, James Blood
including: Abbey Lincoln, James Blood
Ulmer, Dr. Michael White and the
Original Liberty Jazz Band of New
Original Liberty Jazz Band of New
Orleans, Ron Carter, the legendary
Odetta, Jimmy McGriff, Clark Terry,
Will Calhoun, Harold Mabern, Ben Riley,
George Cables, Gary Bartz and many
more, including over 30 musicians
from New Orleans.
The evening's program includes
The evening's program includes
a gala dinner at the famous Alhambra
Ballroom -- an intimate private dinner
Ballroom -- an intimate private dinner
for corporate sponsors, patrons and
celebrities (sold-out); "A Great Night
celebrities (sold-out); "A Great Night
in Harlem" Benefit Concert; and a VIP
after-party. Tickets can be purchased
after-party. Tickets can be purchased
($100-$1500) by calling the Jazz
Foundation at 212-245-3999 Ext. 29.
Foundation at 212-245-3999 Ext. 29.
just got more exciting as the City
of Philadelphia announced that renowned
of Philadelphia announced that renowned
actor, producer and music composer,
Clifton Davis, has joined the Sunoco
Clifton Davis, has joined the Sunoco
Welcome America! Festival as its new
executive director.
"Clifton Davis has been a bright
executive director.
"Clifton Davis has been a bright
star on the national stage for four
decades. He brings a wealth of
decades. He brings a wealth of
experience and a host of contacts in the
entertainment industry to his new role,"
entertainment industry to his new role,"
said Mayor John F. Street. "The
festival will benefit from his expertise
festival will benefit from his expertise
and professional network as it
builds on previous successes, including
builds on previous successes, including
last year's concert with Sir Elton
John, and nurture Philadelphia's growing
John, and nurture Philadelphia's growing
reputation as one of America's most
exciting cities. My friendship with
exciting cities. My friendship with
Clifton Davis spans 40 years, and I am
confident he has the right blend of
confident he has the right blend of
experience, energy and ability to
broaden the appeal of the festival
broaden the appeal of the festival
to a national audience."
Sunoco Welcome America!
Sunoco Welcome America!
is the nation's largest Independence
celebration, with seven days of family
celebration, with seven days of family
oriented fun and festivities
including a July 4th parade, concert
including a July 4th parade, concert
and fireworks display. This year's
festival dates are June 28-July 4,
festival dates are June 28-July 4,
2006.
EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE
By Jewel Diamond Taylor
EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE
By Jewel Diamond Taylor
Good For You!
You have been getting up even
You have been getting up even
when you didn't feel like it.
You continue to do the right thing
You continue to do the right thing
even though you may not get the credit or
feel unappreciated.
You handle your responsibilities
feel unappreciated.
You handle your responsibilities
even though it gets difficult at times.
You get out of the bed even though
You get out of the bed even though
you want to pull the covers over your
head.
You held your tongue and controlled
head.
You held your tongue and controlled
your temper even though you had some
"choice" words for that person who
"choice" words for that person who
disrespected or hurt you.
You spoke up even though you
You spoke up even though you
took the risk of criticism or rejection.
You finished what you started.
You said "no" even though your
You finished what you started.
You said "no" even though your
flesh wanted to say "yes."
You continue to take care of
You continue to take care of
your family and responsibilities even though
you get weary.
You are taking better care of
you get weary.
You are taking better care of
yourself and overcoming old hurts and habits.
You continue to stay focused on your
You continue to stay focused on your
values and goals even though you are
surrounded by distractions and temptation.
You continue to show up for work
surrounded by distractions and temptation.
You continue to show up for work
even though you don't enjoy it.
You tithe and help others even
You tithe and help others even
though you sometimes wonder if there is
enough left for your needs.
You're saying "yes" to life even
enough left for your needs.
You're saying "yes" to life even
though you've had some losses and setbacks.
You know the Lord is the source of
You know the Lord is the source of
your strength and the strength of your
life.
You're not allowing others to defeat,
life.
You're not allowing others to defeat,
define or discourage you.
You may not have all that you want
You may not have all that you want
yet --- you may not be living or working
where you want to yet -- - you may not
where you want to yet -- - you may not
be the person you want to be --- but
thank God you're not how you used to be.
You're not allowing people or
thank God you're not how you used to be.
You're not allowing people or
circumstances to defeat, define or
discourage you.
Good for you --- your growing is
Good for you --- your growing is
showing! > Visit the popular web site
Jewel Diamond Taylor Speaker, Author,
Women's Retreat Facilitator, Founder of
Women on the Grow
EAST COAST - WOMEN ON THE
Women on the Grow
EAST COAST - WOMEN ON THE
GROW
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel,
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel,
8777 Georgia Ave, N. W. Silver
Spring, MD
20910 -(301) 589-0800 (same
20910 -(301) 589-0800 (same
location as last year's event - formerly
named the Holiday Inn)
Theme: "Walking By Faith"
Speaker: Jewel Diamond Taylor
$59 per person -- $99 for two
Theme: "Walking By Faith"
Speaker: Jewel Diamond Taylor
$59 per person -- $99 for two
(morning refreshments and lunch included)
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
March 21: Actor Al Freeman Jr.
is 72. Singer Solomon Burke is 66.
Singer-keyboardist Rose Stone of
Singer-keyboardist Rose Stone of
Sly and the Family Stone is 61. Singer
Russell Thompkins Jr. of the Stylistics
Russell Thompkins Jr. of the Stylistics
is 55. Actress Sabrina LeBeauf ("The
Cosby Show") is 48. DJ Premier of
Cosby Show") is 48. DJ Premier of
Gang Starr is 37
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
"In The Right Direction" - If you're
new to the independent recording
business, you need this book. Learn to
business, you need this book. Learn to
promote, market and sell your own
CDs. It's available at: www.futuremix.biz.
Submit your favorite Web site to
CDs. It's available at: www.futuremix.biz.
Submit your favorite Web site to
us along with a 15-20 word (or less)
description to info@eurweb.com.
description to info@eurweb.com.
BLACK HISTORY
March 21, 1947: James Baskett
(1904-1948) was given a special Academy
Award for his part in Disney's "Song
Award for his part in Disney's "Song
Of The South." He was the second
American of African decent to receive
American of African decent to receive
an Oscar. (Source: www.BlackFacts.com)
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EUR FEEDBACK (MYfeedback@eurweb.com)
*T. D., Northern Virginia:
"In response to Jacqueline Field's (3/17/06)
feedback, I understand what you are saying and
it would be on point, except for the fact that
WHUR, albeit a university station, does NOT
cater to the young crowd, it caters to the ADULT
listener. I would say the age range would be from
a mature 30 to 65. It's only competition is 102.3,
a Radio One station that has Tom Joyner in the
morning and plays hand dancing or stepping
music every 10 minutes. DC has two other
stations for the younguns: WKYS & WPGC,
who play non-music like 50 cent, Ashanti,
TI and Beyonce 2-3 times an hour.
On WHUR, the music they play that
could be considered 'young' includes Jill
Scott, Leela James, Kem, Mary J., Floetry
and Anthony Hamilton. You will hear rap
from Parliament's 'Give up the Funk' if you
hear it played at all. The name of the game
is Old School (starting from the 60s) R&B,
Neo Soul, Gospel, P-funk, some Chuck
Brown and Old School rap, if any. Steve
Harvey doesn't bring any new music to
the table, and if anything, his programming
dilutes the mix with unfunny humor,
constant talking, and less music.
In addition, WHUR already has
syndicated programming in the afternoon,
with Michael Baisden, and you know how
he gets down with music. Therefore we
now have syndicated fare from 6-10am
& 3-7pm. If this continues, we will have
a local radio station with no local flava.
And this, my friends, is not good.
Thanks and Peace to you."
Torrey Hibler, Dallas, TX:
"(I just want to say that) Steve Harvey
is an asset to the Dallas market and he
always will be. I appreciate everything
he is doing. It is past time for us to have
someone who will stand up and challenge
men and confront our issues as a community.
Keep on Steve; my radio is forever tuned in to you.
PS: I think Jackie Reid ads more flavor
to the show and she is very classy and down
to earth. She's for real. And Nephew Tommy,
keep doing yo thang, boy!"
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