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FILM/TV/MUSIC BITS: Mobb Deep on Sirius; Marley’s lyrics; Shakira’s ‘Latin Aid’; J.Lo sued; Blaine underwater; Rap-A-Lot owner to be deposed.
*On Saturday, April 22, the Infamous Mobb Deep will take over Sirius satellite’s G-Unit Radio, a.k.a. Shade 45. The duo – Prodigy and Havoc – will appear live in the studio from noon to 2 p.m. premiering cuts from their forthcoming G-Unit Records debut, “Blood Money,” due May 2. The pair will also take calls from listeners and play some of their favorite songs.
*Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song” placed fourth on VH1’s list of tunes containing British voters’ favorite lyrics of all time. The line chosen was: "Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds. Have no fear for atomic energy, cause none of them can stop the time." Irish band U2 came in first with their 1992 anthem “One,” which lead singer Bono recently remade with Mary J. Blige for her new album, “The Breakthrough.” Its line, “One life, with each other, sisters, brothers,” topped the tally.
*Colombian singer Shakira is organizing a huge Latin concert event similar to Live Aid, but with proceeds earmarked for programs addressing the ills of Latin America. "We want this to be an event that brings world attention to poverty in Latin America," Shakira says, "which is virtually invisible to the rest of the world." Sources tell Billboard that artists involved include Juanes, Alejandro Sanz and Miguel Bosé, who all have track records of working for worthy causes. The concert is tentatively slated for 2007.
*Someone is actually trying to take credit for writing the pilot episode of UPN’s “South Beach,” the ratings-challenged drama starring Vanessa L. Williams and produced by Jennifer Lopez. Writer Jack Bunick filed a federal suit in New York against the singer/actress, as well as CBS, UPN, and their parent company, Viacom, for copyright infringement. Bunick claims the Jan. 11 broadcast of the two-hour season premiere "Pilot/ I'm Not Your Baby" was his script and improperly used. The credited writers for the episode were Matt Cirulnick, Greg Cirulnick, and co-executive producer Philip Levens.
*Magician David Blaine is going underwater for his next stunt. The 33-year-old will live for seven days and nights in a “human aquarium” (a custom-made 8-foot acrylic sphere) set up in front of New York's Lincoln Center. He’ll cap off the trick by attempting to hold his breath underwater longer than the record of 8 minutes, 58 seconds. To prepare for the spectacle, Blaine trained with U.S. Navy Seals and a world class free-diving team. The entire week-long event will be edited down to a two-hour ABC special to air May 8 at 8 p.m.
*A lawyer for convicted drug trafficker Michael "Harry O" Harris, who claims he provided seed money to launch Death Row records, says he will depose Rap-A-Lot Records owner and boxing manager James Prince about his financial relationship with Death Row mogul Marion “Suge” Knight. Attorney Steve Goldberg says he served Prince with papers as he sat ringside at the April 8 IBF Welterweight Championship fight between Floyd Mayweather and Zab Judah. Goldberg says he will depose Prince in Houston on Thursday. "I look forward to getting into the nitty-gritty of the financial dealings between Mr. Prince and Mr. Knight. I plan to leave no stone unturned," Goldberg said.
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