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NEW EDITION TO REUNITE AT
ESSENCE MUSIC FEST: Bobby
Brown to join old members for rare
performance.
*The members of New Edition,
*The members of New Edition,
including the ever-unpredictable Bobby
Brown, will reunite for one performance
Brown, will reunite for one performance
at the Essence Music Fest, to be
held July 1-3 in Houston.
The reunion, if it happens, will
held July 1-3 in Houston.
The reunion, if it happens, will
be one of the few rare occasions
the entire group – including Ronnie
the entire group – including Ronnie
DeVoe, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins,
Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant – have
Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant – have
shared the same stage since Brown
was voted out of the group in 1986.
Other performers announced
Other performers announced
Monday include Diddy, who will host a
“Diddy and Friends” show, and singers
“Diddy and Friends” show, and singers
Jaheim and Chris Brown. They’ll join
previously-confirmed performers Mary
previously-confirmed performers Mary
J. Blige, Steve Harvey, LL Cool J,
Earth, Wind & Fire, Yolanda Adams
Earth, Wind & Fire, Yolanda Adams
and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly.
Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx has
Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx has
also been tapped to participate in the
festival’s “Now or Never” empowerment
festival’s “Now or Never” empowerment
seminars, along with Magic Johnson and
actor Shemar Moore. This year’s
actor Shemar Moore. This year’s
seminars will focus on helping those
devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
HILL HARPER SEEKS SUPPORT
FOR NEW BOOK: Actor says the
young man in your life needs this
as a gift.
*Actor Hill Harper has written a
*Actor Hill Harper has written a
letter urging consumers to pick up
his new motivational book as a gift
his new motivational book as a gift
for every young black man within
your personal reach.
“Letters to a Young Brother:
“Letters to a Young Brother:
MANifest Your Destiny,” due in April,
is part memoir/part motivational tool
is part memoir/part motivational tool
for young men and covers issues
surrounding the transition from
surrounding the transition from
boyhood to manhood, Harper notes.
“My book is written as a mentorship
“My book is written as a mentorship
on paper, from the perspective of
an older brother rather than that of
an older brother rather than that of
a disciplinarian or parent,” he writes.
“The goal is to start a movement of
“The goal is to start a movement of
self-education and mentorship within
our communities.”
The “CSI: New York” star said
The “CSI: New York” star said
it was an uphill battle trying to pitch
the book idea to publishers, most of
the book idea to publishers, most of
whom refused the work, stating: “It’s
a great idea but we don’t believe men
of color read, and if they do we don’t
know how to reach them.”
Hill writes: “In one of my
know how to reach them.”
Hill writes: “In one of my
book pitch meetings with another
publisher, I was told point-blank,
publisher, I was told point-blank,
‘Hill, please don't write a book for
this population, we want to do a book
with you, but please not this book, you
are proposing a book for a population
that doesn't read.’ I AM ASKING YOU
TO HELP ME PROVE THEM WRONG.”
The actor, who graduated magna
The actor, who graduated magna
cum laude from Brown University
and holds a J.D. from Harvard Law
School, is realistic about the book
reaching its targeted demo.
“As all of us know, young men
“As all of us know, young men
are generally not camped outside of
bookstores just waiting for ‘the next
bookstores just waiting for ‘the next
hardcover to drop.’ For many, this is
going to be a ‘gifted book,’ much like
going to be a ‘gifted book,’ much like
the books that have been gifted to
and inspired me such as ‘The
and inspired me such as ‘The
Purpose Driven Life,’” writes Hill.
“Please pre-buy multiple copies
“Please pre-buy multiple copies
and gift them to any young men or
parents of young men you know,” he
parents of young men you know,” he
urges. “The book is currently available
on Amazon.com at a 35% discounted,
on Amazon.com at a 35% discounted,
pre-sale price. The proceeds from the
book go toward my MANifest Your
book go toward my MANifest Your
Destiny Foundation, set-up to award
scholarships to young men and women
scholarships to young men and women
who want to further their education but
cannot afford to.”
cannot afford to.”
NEW FILM UNCOVERS SECRET
SURVEILLANCE OF RAP STARS
‘Hip-Hop and the Cops’ reveal dossiers
kept on hundreds of artists and execs for
years.
*A new documentary film exposes
*A new documentary film exposes
a side of the hip hop industry that
has been long known, but difficult
has been long known, but difficult
to prove.
"Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the
"Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the
Cops," from filmmaker Don Sikorski,
uncovers evidence that law enforcement
uncovers evidence that law enforcement
agencies have been keeping secret
dossiers on hundreds of hip-hop artists
dossiers on hundreds of hip-hop artists
and executives for years.
The film shows surveillance footage
The film shows surveillance footage
obtained by Sikorski from the
NYPD, the FBI and LAPD. Sikorski
NYPD, the FBI and LAPD. Sikorski
also found out that a nationwide task force
to keep tabs on rappers was set up
to keep tabs on rappers was set up
by the Drug Enforcement Agency.
"I was amazed at the volume of
"I was amazed at the volume of
intimate, private information that
this national network of police had
this national network of police had
gathered,” Sikorski told Daily Variety.
“But the more I talked to artists and
“But the more I talked to artists and
cops, the more I understood that this
is a situation with few heroes and
is a situation with few heroes and
plenty of villains on both sides."
Sikorski scored his first research
Sikorski scored his first research
breakthrough for the film when
Miami police responded to a request
Miami police responded to a request
he made through the Freedom of
Information Act.
The film, which has yet to set a
Information Act.
The film, which has yet to set a
release date, also features
interviews with such rap notables as
interviews with such rap notables as
Russell Simmons, Kanye West, Busta
Rhymes, Ja Rule, Snoop Dogg and
Rhymes, Ja Rule, Snoop Dogg and
Damon Dash. Performances by Eminem,
Fat Joe, Jadakiss and Lloyd Banks of
G-Unit are also included.
PRINCE SURPRISES FANS WITH
GIG AT L.A. RECORD STORE: Folks
lining up to buy “3121” got the real thing
along with it.
*As news of his averted house
*As news of his averted house
remodeling lawsuit was preparing
to hit the streets early Tuesday,
Prince, unfazed, showed up
unexpectedly at TowerRecords
in Hollywood and brought Sheila
E along with him to perform
a surprise set for fans.
Sporting a white top hat and
Sporting a white top hat and
jacket, the artist took the stage at
midnight and performed a set that
midnight and performed a set that
included such classics as "Let's
Go Crazy" and "Purple Rain."
"It was an impromptu decision.
"It was an impromptu decision.
He lives in L.A.," explained Serena
Gallagher, publicist for Prince's label,
Gallagher, publicist for Prince's label,
Universal Motown Records.
About 500 fanatics who had
About 500 fanatics who had
received special purple wristbands at 10
p.m. were allowed inside of the Sunset
p.m. were allowed inside of the Sunset
Blvd. venue for the rare treat. Lucky
audience members were even invited
audience members were even invited
onstage for a dance contest as Prince
strummed alongside percussion from
strummed alongside percussion from
Sheila E.
ICE CUBE TO DEBUT TWO
TRACKS AT SPIKE TV EVENT
Rapper to plug new album while
hosting network’s AutoRox
awards in Las Vegas.
*Actor-rapper Ice Cube will host
*Actor-rapper Ice Cube will host
and perform at Spike TV's second
annual AutoRox, the only nationally
annual AutoRox, the only nationally
televised awards show honoring and
celebrating America's passion for
celebrating America's passion for
the automobile.
For the first time anywhere,
For the first time anywhere,
Cube will perform live his new singles
"Chrome and Paint" and "Why We
"Chrome and Paint" and "Why We
Thugs" off of his forthcoming solo LP,
"Laugh Now, Cry Later" due June 6
from his own Lench Mob Records.
"I thought it was a good
"I thought it was a good
opportunity to perform on TV and get
the message out there," he told the
Associated Press from his office at Cube
Vision studios.
The 90-minute show, to be taped
Vision studios.
The 90-minute show, to be taped
April 7 at the Fremont Experience in
downtown Las Vegas, will air Tuesday,
downtown Las Vegas, will air Tuesday,
April 18 (10:00-11:30pm ET/PT) on
Spike TV. The star-studded homage to
Spike TV. The star-studded homage to
cars will feature such categories as
Best Luxury Car, Hottest Exotic,
Best Luxury Car, Hottest Exotic,
Convertible, Sports Car, SUV's,
and others.
A panel of over 30 high-ranking
A panel of over 30 high-ranking
auto industry executives, designers,
media and celebrities will vote on the
media and celebrities will vote on the
deserving nominees, to be announced
shortly. One industry icon, chosen for
shortly. One industry icon, chosen for
their major contributions to the
automotive world, will be recognized.
automotive world, will be recognized.
ALICIA KEYS CHARITY GRATEFUL
FOR M·A·C AIDS FUND: Singer thanks
cosmetics company for donating to her
Keep A Child Alive program.
*Alicia Keys expressed her
*Alicia Keys expressed her
gratitude for a gift of $170,000 given
to her AIDS charity Keep A Child Alive
(KCA) by the M·A·C AIDS Foundation,
a division of the M·A·C cosmetics
company that made the donation
through its Kids Helping Kids
campaign.
Keys serves as the Global
Keys serves as the Global
Ambassador for KCA, a non-profit
organization that asks the public for
organization that asks the public for
a dollar a day to purchase AIDS drugs
for families in Africa.
Kids Helping Kids is an annual
for families in Africa.
Kids Helping Kids is an annual
holiday card initiative of the M·A·C
AIDS Fund, with 100 percent of sales
AIDS Fund, with 100 percent of sales
going to support pediatric AIDS
programs worldwide. The cards,
programs worldwide. The cards,
featuring artwork designed by children
aged five to 15 from Brooklyn public
schools, were available at M·A·C stores
and online. Many celebrities used the
cards for their personal holiday greetings
last year, with all of the proceeds going
last year, with all of the proceeds going
to pediatric AIDS organizations.
"Thank you M·A·C AIDS Fund.
"Thank you M·A·C AIDS Fund.
This takes the healing power of art
further to save lives. Thank you to
further to save lives. Thank you to
Brooklyn public schools for supporting
Keep A Child Alive," said Keys.
Keep A Child Alive," said Keys.
OPRAH CHOOSES SIDES IN
ANISTON/PITT MESS?: Rumor has
it that TV mogul vowed never to have
Brangelina step foot in Harpo Studios.
*Oprah Winfrey has reportedly
*Oprah Winfrey has reportedly
gotten off the fence – at least
publicly – when it comes to the
publicly – when it comes to the
drama surrounding her “good friends”
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt.
Star magazine quotes a source
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt.
Star magazine quotes a source
who claims the talk show maven has
promised Aniston never to have Brad
promised Aniston never to have Brad
Pitt and Angelina Jolie appear on her
show as couple, believing such an
show as couple, believing such an
invitation would be a slap in the face to
the actress.
Although an appearance from
the actress.
Although an appearance from
the elusive couple would be a ratings
scorcher for Winfrey, the source
scorcher for Winfrey, the source
admitted: "I don't think she wants
anything to do with them anymore."
"Oprah sees herself as one of
anything to do with them anymore."
"Oprah sees herself as one of
Jen's best public advocates - the
captain of Team Aniston," the source
captain of Team Aniston," the source
continued. "Oprah thinks Brad should
have had a baby with Jen. She thinks
have had a baby with Jen. She thinks
that Jen is the one that should be
pregnant right now - not Angelina,"
The source also claims Winfrey
pregnant right now - not Angelina,"
The source also claims Winfrey
is against Brangelina ever getting
married, stating: “She said she hopes
married, stating: “She said she hopes
it won't happen, because deep down, in
her heart of hearts she doesn't believe
her heart of hearts she doesn't believe
they're meant to be together."
DETECTIVES LOOK INTO DEATH
OF LIL KIM’S LIMO DRIVER: Former
convict allegedly beaten to death by NYPD.
*An investigation has been launched
*An investigation has been launched
into the alleged police beating
of O'Neil Solomon, a one-time convict
of O'Neil Solomon, a one-time convict
who served as an occasional limo
driver for music stars Lil Kim and
driver for music stars Lil Kim and
Ashanti.
Solomon died on March 4, 11
Solomon died on March 4, 11
days after the beating that allegedly
took place last month after he fled from
took place last month after he fled from
a traffic stop in Brooklyn, reports
the New York Daily News. The medical
the New York Daily News. The medical
examiner ruled Solomon’s death was due
to heart disease, not trauma. However,
to heart disease, not trauma. However,
detectives are continuing to look
into the alleged beating as a possible
into the alleged beating as a possible
trigger.
The Civilian Complaint Review
The Civilian Complaint Review
Board (CCRB), an independent group
that investigates police brutality claims,
began its probe when Janice Pinheiro,
a nurse who witnessed the February 21
a nurse who witnessed the February 21
incident, came forward to say she had
seen a group of policemen chase and
seen a group of policemen chase and
later brutally beat Solomon.
"They just started to beat the mess
"They just started to beat the mess
out of him -- stomping him in the
head, stomping him in the chest,"
head, stomping him in the chest,"
Pinheiro told the New York's Daily
News. "I said, 'That's enough. Stop
the beating, stop the beating. I see
everything and I'm gonna report it.
everything and I'm gonna report it.
You're gonna kill him.'"
She said up to 16 cops
She said up to 16 cops
clamored to get a piece of Solomon.
"I saw their faces," she said.
"I saw their faces," she said.
"They just looked so angry. There was
one cop trying to move another cop
one cop trying to move another cop
out of the way so he could get a piece
of him. He had his baton way up in the
air and just started hitting him in the leg."
Pinheiro says she was put in
Pinheiro says she was put in
cuffs and taken to the 75th Precinct
stationhouse after yelling at the cops
stationhouse after yelling at the cops
to stop. She was later released
without being charged.
A police rep said the Internal
without being charged.
A police rep said the Internal
Affairs Bureau would not take part in
the investigation because Solomon's
the investigation because Solomon's
arrest photos show no signs of abuse.
Lawrence Krause, Solomon's
Lawrence Krause, Solomon's
family attorney, says his client was
charged with leaving the scene of a
charged with leaving the scene of a
crime and released on $2,500 bail. His
rap sheet includes arrests for stolen
rap sheet includes arrests for stolen
property, assault weapons possession
and sexual assault on a 13-year-old in
and sexual assault on a 13-year-old in
2000.
Krause said Solomon checked
Krause said Solomon checked
himself into Brookdale University
Hospital twice in the days after the
Hospital twice in the days after the
beating after feeling sick. He began
vomiting on March 4 and was rushed to
vomiting on March 4 and was rushed to
the emergency room where he was later
pronounced dead. An autopsy revealed
pronounced dead. An autopsy revealed
the cause of death to be cardiovascular
disease, but his family begs to differ.
"A heart attack can come as
disease, but his family begs to differ.
"A heart attack can come as
a residual of many other things, and we
believe, in this case, it was because of
believe, in this case, it was because of
this beating," Krause told the
Daily News.
Daily News.
FILM/TV BITS: BET goes ‘Down
Low’; ‘Tsotsi’ bootleg; Paula vs. Simon;
Smith’s ‘Thief’; Fantasia on Lifetime;
Smith’s ‘Thief’; Fantasia on Lifetime;
Latifah’s ‘big booty.’
*BET News will explore the “down
*BET News will explore the “down
low” phenomenon within the black
community on a special program airing
community on a special program airing
March 28. The documentary “Down Low
Exposed” will look into the secret world
Exposed” will look into the secret world
of heterosexual black men, some
with wives and girlfriends, who also
with wives and girlfriends, who also
have sex with men. The program
explores a variety of angles linked to
explores a variety of angles linked to
the topic, including the impact that
men having sex with men while in prison
men having sex with men while in prison
is having on the spread of HIV/AIDS;
and the cultural taboo policy of “don’t
and the cultural taboo policy of “don’t
ask, don’t tell” in the black church.
The program begins at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
*Bootleg versions of the Oscar-
*Bootleg versions of the Oscar-
winning South African film “Tsotsi”
are being circulated in that country
are being circulated in that country
with a different ending from the one
shown in theaters. According to the
shown in theaters. According to the
BBC, director Gavin Hood shot three
different endings before choosing the
different endings before choosing the
one in the current theatrical cut. The
pirated version, selling like hotcakes
pirated version, selling like hotcakes
on the Johannesburg streets, contains
one of the abandoned cuts stolen from
one of the abandoned cuts stolen from
the editing room. Hood told the BBC
of the bootleg: "It's a rough mess, so
of the bootleg: "It's a rough mess, so
anyone who buys it is getting a
poor-quality version."
*Paula Abdul says that if she
poor-quality version."
*Paula Abdul says that if she
appears to look like a complete
lunatic on “American Idol” this season,
lunatic on “American Idol” this season,
it’s because of Simon Cowell. “He’s
worse than ever,” Abdul told In Touch
worse than ever,” Abdul told In Touch
Weekly of her fellow judge. “If they
say, ‘Paula is going crazy,’ the reason
say, ‘Paula is going crazy,’ the reason
is Simon is whispering things in my
ear, like, ‘What’s the price of beans?’
ear, like, ‘What’s the price of beans?’
Things that make no sense at all.”
*Will Smith will star in a feature
*Will Smith will star in a feature
film adaptation of the television
series, “It Takes a Thief,” according
series, “It Takes a Thief,” according
to the Hollywood Reporter. Smith and
his Overbrook Entertainment partner
his Overbrook Entertainment partner
James Lassiter will co-produce the
Universal Pictures film, which will
Universal Pictures film, which will
star Smith as an amiable crook
blackmailed by the CIA into pulling off
blackmailed by the CIA into pulling off
a heist for the good of the country.
"Four Brothers" scribes David Elliot and
"Four Brothers" scribes David Elliot and
Paul Lovett are writing the script.
The original television series starred
The original television series starred
Robert Wagner and ran from 1968-1970.
*Lifetime announced it will air
*Lifetime announced it will air
a biopic based on the life of
"American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino.
"American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino.
The singer performed Tuesday before
ad executives at the beginning of a panel
ad executives at the beginning of a panel
held to announce the network’s new
programming slate. New Lifetime
programming slate. New Lifetime
Entertainment Services president
and CEO Betty Cohen and
entertainment president
Susanne Daniels said the biopic is
part of Lifetime's goal to continue to
part of Lifetime's goal to continue to
appeal to its core viewers while also
attracting more younger women.
.
*Queen Latifah is really feeling her
attracting more younger women.
.
*Queen Latifah is really feeling her
animated mammoth character in
“Ice Age 2” because the little creature
“Ice Age 2” because the little creature
has ample junk in the trunk – an
attribute that has eluded her thus far.
attribute that has eluded her thus far.
"I've never been told I have a big
butt really,” she tells Contact Music.
butt really,” she tells Contact Music.
“I don't have a big butt as far as
black people are concerned. I don't
black people are concerned. I don't
have a little butt, but to truly have a
butt is to have a booty. I never
butt is to have a booty. I never
reached booty status and it's one of my
greatest shortcomings in life. If you
greatest shortcomings in life. If you
can't have a big booty in real life,
you could at least have one on screen
you could at least have one on screen
and in the animated world and so I'm
real happy about that."
real happy about that."
MUSIC BITS: Mariah a model?; Macy’s
new LP; Shyne snag; MiJac and John
Legend?; Maudlin Apparel; Arie's 'Hair';
Legend?; Maudlin Apparel; Arie's 'Hair';
Diddy's deal.
*Mariah Carey’s new svelte frame
*Mariah Carey’s new svelte frame
has reportedly caught the eye of
several fashion houses who hope
several fashion houses who hope
to recruit her for ad campaigns.
The singer has lost 20 pounds
over the past several months,
which has not gone unnoticed
by design label Louis Vuitton.
Last week, folks at the chain’s
Paris store were said to have shown
Paris store were said to have shown
interest after watching her film parts
of the music video for her new single
of the music video for her new single
“Say Somethin’.” Carey's spokeswoman
tells Contact Music: "Until now [modeling]
tells Contact Music: "Until now [modeling]
has not been something she wanted
to do, but it seems the time is right.
to do, but it seems the time is right.
She's got quite a few fashion labels
after her and we are in talks."
*Macy Gray has Natalie Cole,
after her and we are in talks."
*Macy Gray has Natalie Cole,
Outkast and Sleepy Brown making guest
appearances on her upcoming album
appearances on her upcoming album
“Big,” due later this year. The set was
produced by the duo Jawbreakers,
produced by the duo Jawbreakers,
comprised of Justin Timberlake and
Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas.
Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas.
According to MTV.com, the album is
currently in the mixing stage and is
currently in the mixing stage and is
described by Gray as "definitely the
best album I've ever made," adding that
best album I've ever made," adding that
it's a blend of classic Macy and new
sounds. "It's [going to have] everything:
sounds. "It's [going to have] everything:
hip-hop, R&B, rock and roll ...
even, like, old folk music," she said.
even, like, old folk music," she said.
"We managed to come up with some new
beats, so it's real hot."
*Jailed rapper Shyne hit a snag
beats, so it's real hot."
*Jailed rapper Shyne hit a snag
in his efforts to access money he’s
earned since behind bars. A conflict
earned since behind bars. A conflict
of interest led to the voluntary
removal of Justice Howard Ruditzky
removal of Justice Howard Ruditzky
from a civil lawsuit filed against Shyne
by injured parties during the infamous
by injured parties during the infamous
December 1999 shootout at Club New
York. According to the New York
York. According to the New York
Post, Ruditzky had to step down because
the Dershowitz and Dershowitz law firm
that previously represented the rapper
had also represented his brother-in-
had also represented his brother-in-
law. The artist’s team was hoping to
challenge the “Son of Sam” law, which
challenge the “Son of Sam” law, which
prevents convicts from earning money
off of anything related to their crimes.
*Michael Jackson is rumored to
off of anything related to their crimes.
*Michael Jackson is rumored to
have collaborated recently with
Grammy winner John Legend in Bahrain.
Grammy winner John Legend in Bahrain.
The news comes after G-Unit’s DJ Whoo
Kid told MTV that he met with the
Kid told MTV that he met with the
reclusive pop star in the tiny country to
discuss a possible duet with 50 Cent.
*Michael Mauldin, a 30-year
discuss a possible duet with 50 Cent.
*Michael Mauldin, a 30-year
veteran of the music industry – and
Jermaine Dupri’s daddy – has entered
Jermaine Dupri’s daddy – has entered
the fashion world with his new line,
Maudlin Apparel. The collection
Maudlin Apparel. The collection
features vintage tees, denims, cashmere
knits, hats, caps and outerwear for
knits, hats, caps and outerwear for
men and women. "Representing the fast
life, Mauldin Apparel celebrates its
life, Mauldin Apparel celebrates its
image as the premiere international
lifestyle brand infused by the subcultures
lifestyle brand infused by the subcultures
of fashion, motor sports, music
and the arts," said Mauldin, president
and the arts," said Mauldin, president
of Mauldin Brand Agency and CEO of
the Artistic Control Group. Mauldin's
the Artistic Control Group. Mauldin's
Holiday 2006 Collection will arrive in
store later this year. Meanwhile, Maudlin
store later this year. Meanwhile, Maudlin
and his company are set to produce
September’s Billboard R&B Awards,
September’s Billboard R&B Awards,
an Otis Redding tribute and the
Scream 5 Tour.
*India.Arie’s triumphant new
*India.Arie’s triumphant new
single, “I Am Not My Hair,” will get
new remixes courtesy of rapper Akon
new remixes courtesy of rapper Akon
and producers Jazze Pha and Swizz Beats.
Last week, the singer shot a new video
Last week, the singer shot a new video
of the Akon version, which features
the Senegalese artist rapping about
the Senegalese artist rapping about
his own hair. The song is from Arie's
forthcoming album “Testimony: Vol. 1
forthcoming album “Testimony: Vol. 1
Life & Relationships,” due June 27 via
Motown.
*Sean "Diddy" Combs’ Bad Boy
Motown.
*Sean "Diddy" Combs’ Bad Boy
South label has inked a multi-artist
deal with Southern hip-hop label,
deal with Southern hip-hop label,
Russell "Block" Spencer's Block
Enterprises. The first release from the
Enterprises. The first release from the
new venture," explains Harve Pierre,
Executive VP and General Manager of
Executive VP and General Manager of
Bad Boy Worldwide, "is solo rapper Yung
Joc, whose single 'It's Goin Down,'
Joc, whose single 'It's Goin Down,'
appears on virtually every southern
hip-hop mixtape. Bad Boy Worldwide
hip-hop mixtape. Bad Boy Worldwide
Entertainment and parent company Warner
Music Group will be involved in the
Music Group will be involved in the
marketing, promotion and sales of
several Block Enterprise artists. Upcoming
several Block Enterprise artists. Upcoming
releases under the new deal
include new projects from Boyz N Da
include new projects from Boyz N Da
Hood, Big Gee, Jody Breeze, Miami's Rick
Ross, and rock 'n' soul artist Jill Rock Jones.
Ross, and rock 'n' soul artist Jill Rock Jones.
EVENT CALENDAR: Magic at
Bodog.com in Vegas; Silver Belles
at Apollo; ‘Voices of Joy’ calling all
choirs; Williams plays Top Spin 2 in
Key Biscayne.
*Earvin “Magic” Johnson will be
*Earvin “Magic” Johnson will be
the keynote speaker for the third
annual Bodog.com Marketing Conference,
annual Bodog.com Marketing Conference,
which will be held at the Wynn Las
Vegas, July 23-25. The NBA legend-
Vegas, July 23-25. The NBA legend-
turned-philanthropic businessman will
address hundreds of conference attendees
address hundreds of conference attendees
on the subject of branding. Calvin
Ayre, founder and CEO of Bodog.com,
Ayre, founder and CEO of Bodog.com,
says: “Magic has served as a role model
for many, and it is a privilege to have
for many, and it is a privilege to have
him speak to our delegates about
branding -- a topic I am extremely
branding -- a topic I am extremely
passionate about." To find out more
about the industry event of the year,
about the industry event of the year,
their mid-80s and older who danced
in chorus lines at the Apollo, the Cotton
in chorus lines at the Apollo, the Cotton
Club and other theaters in the
1930s, will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday
1930s, will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday
(March 26) at Harlem’s Apollo Theater
(253 W. 125th St.) as part of a tribute
(253 W. 125th St.) as part of a tribute
to their legendary careers. The
evening will also include a screening of
evening will also include a screening of
“Been Rich All My Life,” a
documentary film about their lives. Directed
documentary film about their lives. Directed
by Heather Lyn McDonald, "Been
Rich" follows the four dancers (Marion
Rich" follows the four dancers (Marion
Coles, Elaine Ellis, Fay Ray and Cleo
Hayes) for two years and lets them talk
Hayes) for two years and lets them talk
about their lives, from 12-hour days
onstage through movies like "Stormy
onstage through movies like "Stormy
Weather" and tours through South
America and Europe, where they
were greeted as goddesses.
Tickets are $10-$40. Call
(212) 531-5305.
*"Voices of Joy," a forthcoming
(212) 531-5305.
*"Voices of Joy," a forthcoming
reality show, is on a nationwide
quest to find America's most exciting
quest to find America's most exciting
church choir. The competition will pit
church choirs from 12 key markets
church choirs from 12 key markets
against one another in a series of
regional events this spring, followed
by nationally televised weekly
programs in the fall. Church music
programs in the fall. Church music
groups across the country are encouraged
to submit a tape or DVD of three songs
to submit a tape or DVD of three songs
by May 15 (additional entry information is
available on www.voicesofjoytv.com).
Over $1.3 million in educational scholarships
will be awarded to choirs as they advance
in the competition, with the winning group
receiving $500,000.
*Venus Williams, Roger Federer
*Venus Williams, Roger Federer
and Maria Sharapova will face each
other in a new video game to be
other in a new video game to be
unveiled at the Nasdaq-100 Tennis
Tournament this afternoon in Key
Biscayne, Florida. The athletes will
play as their “virtual selves” in 2K Sports’
Top Spin 2 Virtual Tennis Tournament
Showdown, to be held 11:15 a.m. to
Showdown, to be held 11:15 a.m. to
noon at the Nasdaq-100’s Hospitality
Village. The Top Spin 2 sequel adds
Village. The Top Spin 2 sequel adds
high-definition technology and the
inclusion of top players Sharapova,
inclusion of top players Sharapova,
Williams, Federer, Andy Roddick and
Lleyton Hewitt. “Featuring Grand Slam
Lleyton Hewitt. “Featuring Grand Slam
events in venues that are alive and
dynamic, gamers can take the court
dynamic, gamers can take the court
online with more strokes and shot control
than ever before,” reads a statement.
than ever before,” reads a statement.
Top Spin 2 will be available in April
2006 for the Xbox 360, Microsoft,
2006 for the Xbox 360, Microsoft,
Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance.
EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE
By Jewel Diamond Taylor
You know that issue you're struggling
EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE
By Jewel Diamond Taylor
You know that issue you're struggling
with? There is a solution. It may
require you to do something different
require you to do something different
and out of your comfort zone. You may
need to ask for assistance, delegate,
need to ask for assistance, delegate,
brainstorm and collaborate with
others. Or this time, you may have to
others. Or this time, you may have to
go it alone. Your solution may be
revealed to you only in part or you
revealed to you only in part or you
may have to make a sudden change. You
may not understand how your steps
may not understand how your steps
are being ordered or you lack confidence.
Anger, denial and depression only add
Anger, denial and depression only add
to your problem. Whatever issue you're
dealing with --- know that your behind
dealing with --- know that your behind
will follow your mind. If your train
of thought is negative, you are doomed
of thought is negative, you are doomed
to crash. So start thinking positive
and creative thoughts.
Don't allow past blunders to blur
and creative thoughts.
Don't allow past blunders to blur
your vision for victory. You are smarter
than you give yourself credit for. Put
than you give yourself credit for. Put
on your thinking cap.
C - concentrate without distractions,
C - concentrate without distractions,
train your brain to focus.
A - affirm the positive, be optimistic.
P - pray for discernment, wisdom and
A - affirm the positive, be optimistic.
P - pray for discernment, wisdom and
courage. Proverbs 3:6 teaches, "In all
your ways acknowledge him, And he
your ways acknowledge him, And he
will direct your paths."
"He also spoke a parable to them that
"He also spoke a parable to them that
they must always pray, and not give
up." - Luke 18:1
Good for you --- your growing is
up." - Luke 18:1
Good for you --- your growing is
showing! > Visit the popular web site Jewel
Diamond Taylor Speaker, Author,
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, 8777
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 8777
Georgia Ave, N. W. Silver Spring, MD
20910 -(301) 589-0800 (same location
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 (morning
the Holiday Inn)
Theme: "Walking By Faith"
Speaker: Jewel Diamond Taylor
$59 per person -- $99 for two (morning
refreshments and lunch included)
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
March 23: Singer Chaka Khan is 53.
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:
CDs. It's available at:
www.futuremix.biz.
Submit your favorite Web site to
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
Mar. 23, 1916: Marcus Mosiah
Garvey arrives in America from Jamaica.
(Source: www.BlackFacts.com)
(Source: www.BlackFacts.com)
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