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ASHANTI, FAMILY ‘NOT COPING
AT ALL’ AFTER COUSIN’S DEATH
Singer returned with relative’s body
back to U.S.
*A promoter for the South
*A promoter for the South
African concert that was to feature
Ashanti Saturday spoke out about
Ashanti Saturday spoke out about
her family’s profound grief following
the sudden death of the singer’s
cousin by a drunk driver.
"It has been very traumatic.
"It has been very traumatic.
They are not coping at all," promoter
Morris Roda was quoted as saying.
Morris Roda was quoted as saying.
He added that the singer was to escort the
body of her cousin, 20-year-old Quinshae
body of her cousin, 20-year-old Quinshae
Snead, from Johannesburg back to
the United States on Monday evening.
Snead was backstage with Ashanti
the United States on Monday evening.
Snead was backstage with Ashanti
ahead of the Redd's Divas Concert at
the Coca-Cola Dome, where the 25-
the Coca-Cola Dome, where the 25-
year-old songstress was to perform
on a bill that featured Lauryn Hill, Regina
Belle and several local female artists.
According to The Star newspaper,
Snead offered to drive back to their
hotel and retrieve some forgotten
items that Ashanti wanted for the
concert.
En route to the hotel, Snead’s
concert.
En route to the hotel, Snead’s
vehicle was struck from behind by a
17-year-old driver who had stolen his
17-year-old driver who had stolen his
mother's car and was driving drunk
without a license. Snead was flung
without a license. Snead was flung
from the vehicle and into the path of
an oncoming car. Ashanti’s bodyguard,
Steven Arendse, was driving the car that
carried Snead. He was also thrown
carried Snead. He was also thrown
from the vehicle and hospitalized,
but is expected to recover.
Johannesburg metro police
Johannesburg metro police
spokesman, Chief Superintendent Wayne
Minaar, told SAFM radio on Monday
Minaar, told SAFM radio on Monday
that the 17-year-old had been arrested,
charged with driving drunk without a
charged with driving drunk without a
license and was due shortly in court.
He is also under investigation for
He is also under investigation for
a homicide charge.
Ashanti’s parents, sister and
Ashanti’s parents, sister and
brother had also accompanied her
to South Africa.
NEW ORLEANS JUDGE TOSSES
MIJAC MOLESTATION LAWSUIT:
Man claimed singer touched him
more than 20 years ago.
*A lawsuit filed against Michael
*A lawsuit filed against Michael
Jackson by a Louisiana man who
claimed the singer molested him
claimed the singer molested him
over 20 years ago was thrown
out by a federal judge on Thursday.
U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon
U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon
dismissed the suit brought by Joseph
Bartucci Jr., who claimed he was lured
Bartucci Jr., who claimed he was lured
into Jackson's limousine during the
1984 world's fair in New Orleans and
1984 world's fair in New Orleans and
held for nine days, during which he was
both sexually and physically assaulted.
Bartucci says his recollection of
both sexually and physically assaulted.
Bartucci says his recollection of
the assault was repressed until 2003,
when a television show about child
molestation charges brought against
Jackson in California triggered his
Jackson in California triggered his
memory. The lawsuit sought
unspecified damages.
"I'm basically shocked," said
"I'm basically shocked," said
Bartucci's lawyer, Louis Koerner. He
had argued that Bartucci was so roughed
had argued that Bartucci was so roughed
up by Jackson's bodyguards — including
having his head slammed on the pavement
— that the trauma caused him to blank
out all memory of it.
Jackson’s spokesman Brian
Jackson’s spokesman Brian
Oxman couldn’t be happier with the
dismissal, stating Monday: "We're
dismissal, stating Monday: "We're
pleased with the results. It's time to
get on to new and better things."
In other MiJac news, an alternate
In other MiJac news, an alternate
juror from his child molestation
trial last year decided to remove his
trial last year decided to remove his
notes taken during the proceedings
off of the eBay auction block Saturday.
After starting the bid at $550, it only
went up to $701, reports Fox411.com.
went up to $701, reports Fox411.com.
WYNTON MARSALIS SADDENED BY
STATE OF N.O.: Trumpeter laments
hometown during kickoff of weeklong
jazz event.
*Disheartened by the slow pace
*Disheartened by the slow pace
of recovery and political quagmire in
New Orleans some 7 ½ months following
New Orleans some 7 ½ months following
Hurricane Katrina, jazz trumpeter
Wynton Marsalis spoke Monday
Wynton Marsalis spoke Monday
about the city’s struggles.
"It's like somebody violated your
"It's like somebody violated your
mama. You can't really explain
that," he said, visiting his hometown
that," he said, visiting his hometown
to launch a series of master classes,
clinics and performances under his
clinics and performances under his
role as artistic director of New York's
Jazz at Lincoln Center.
The week will culminate Sunday
Jazz at Lincoln Center.
The week will culminate Sunday
with the first public performance of a
new composition called “Congo Square,”
new composition called “Congo Square,”
a tribute to the city's public square
where African slaves were allowed to
where African slaves were allowed to
play music. Marsalis co-wrote the tune
with Yacub Addy, leader of the
with Yacub Addy, leader of the
African group Odadaa!
"We're going to kill ourselves this
"We're going to kill ourselves this
week to bring the spirit of jazz (back
to New Orleans)," Marsalis said.
The birthplace of jazz, New
The birthplace of jazz, New
Orleans is now home to about
200,000 people, or less than half of the
population before the hurricane. As the
city rebuilds, Marsalis is working to
city rebuilds, Marsalis is working to
preserve its rich musical heritage.
The 44-year-old, however, finds the
The 44-year-old, however, finds the
slow pace a bit challenging.
"That's one of my great
"That's one of my great
shortcomings. I'm very impatient," he
told Reuters, adding that folks in the
area are beginning to realize that, “’Hey
we have something here, and instead
we have something here, and instead
of treating it like some unwanted
step-child, let's bring it into the family.’”
The city hopes to lure musicians
step-child, let's bring it into the family.’”
The city hopes to lure musicians
with a "Musicians' Village" being
built by Habitat for Humanity and the
built by Habitat for Humanity and the
New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity.
KELLY ROWLAND GETS PERSONAL
ON SOLO LP: Singer’s ‘Story’ features
views on relationships.
*Kelly Rowland is attempting to
*Kelly Rowland is attempting to
work out some personal thangs on her
new album “My Story: Kelly Rowland,”
new album “My Story: Kelly Rowland,”
due in stores July 11 via Columbia/Sony
Urban Music.
The former Destiny’s Child
Urban Music.
The former Destiny’s Child
member, who previewed the entire
CD formembers of the media last week,
told Billboard that the majority of the
songs are about her personal relationships.
"I just went in the studio and just did
songs are about her personal relationships.
"I just went in the studio and just did
me, because I think that's
when you get your best product,"
when you get your best product,"
Rowland, 25, tells Billboard. "That's
when it's just natural. It just flew out
of my mouth and came out in lyrics
[and] I had great writers involved."
Rowland’s second solo effort
Rowland’s second solo effort
features writing and production from
singer/songwriter Tank, while guest
singer/songwriter Tank, while guest
appearances from Snoop Dogg,
Shawnna and Remy Ma are still in
the works. Rowland is also mulling
the idea of adding Houston rappers
to the project.
“This album is very different
“This album is very different
from the last record. It was so
alternative and this record is urban,"
alternative and this record is urban,"
she said. "I wanted to go back to my
roots [because] that's where I started
roots [because] that's where I started
and that's what feels natural to me."
Here is the tentative track listing
Here is the tentative track listing
for "My Story: Kelly Rowland":
"Gots To Go"
"Work Her Man"
"Still in Love With My Ex"
"Ghetto"
"The Show" featuring Tank
"Every Thought Is You"
"Better Without You"
"Wat It Do"
"Flashback"
"Tell Me"
"Can't Do It Again"
"Just Me"
"Back On"
"This Is Love"
"Gots To Go"
"Work Her Man"
"Still in Love With My Ex"
"Ghetto"
"The Show" featuring Tank
"Every Thought Is You"
"Better Without You"
"Wat It Do"
"Flashback"
"Tell Me"
"Can't Do It Again"
"Just Me"
"Back On"
"This Is Love"
UPN, WB DEMISE LEADS TO
SCRAMBLE FOR BLACK AD
DOLLARS: CW likely to drop
many black UPN shows; those ad
many black UPN shows; those ad
dollars will need to find new homes.
*Target Market News is reporting
*Target Market News is reporting
that the absorption of UPN and the
WB into the new CW network will
WB into the new CW network will
leave $100 million in black-targeted ad
dollars up for grabs. Also, half of
dollars up for grabs. Also, half of
the black-oriented sitcoms that
currently air on UPN are not
currently air on UPN are not
expected to make it to the CW,
the Web site notes.
CW entertainment president
CW entertainment president
Dawn Ostroff has announced that the
network will offer ethnically diverse
network will offer ethnically diverse
programming, however, media agency
research executives and CW insiders
research executives and CW insiders
say the new network will most likely
keep more WB viewers than UPN fans.
keep more WB viewers than UPN fans.
Subsequently, the ad dollars previously
spent on UPN shows with sizable black
spent on UPN shows with sizable black
and Hispanic audiences will be looking
to buy programming delivering those gross
to buy programming delivering those gross
ratings points on other networks,
the Web site reports.
The likely destination for
the Web site reports.
The likely destination for
advertisers seeking targeted black
audiences will be Viacom’s BET and
audiences will be Viacom’s BET and
Comcast-owned TV One, but according to
the Web site, most media agencies say
the Web site, most media agencies say
BET has made little effort so far to pitch
them on the attributes of the network,
its demos and its programming.
“BET is missing the boat,” said
“BET is missing the boat,” said
one media buyer who has clients in
current UPN ethnic sitcoms, adding
current UPN ethnic sitcoms, adding
that the network has not yet made an
attempt to secure some of those dollars.
attempt to secure some of those dollars.
Furthermore, the buyer said BET’s
sales pitch is less business-oriented
sales pitch is less business-oriented
than many other nets, while TV One
has shown more hustle than most.
“BET tends to try to convince
“BET tends to try to convince
advertisers to buy the network in
orderto support the African-American
marketplace rather than to sell the
network based on its own demographics,”
he said.
Meanwhile, TV One says
Meanwhile, TV One says
it is also ready to acquire any African
American show cancelled by UPN, a
American show cancelled by UPN, a
number that reportedly ranges anywhere
from five to seven programs. According
from five to seven programs. According
to Target Market News, “Eve,” “Half &
Half” and “One on One” were not cited in
Half” and “One on One” were not cited in
the CW development package given to
media buyers.
“A lot of those shows would
media buyers.
“A lot of those shows would
be a good fit for us, and there’s a lot
of great stuff we think we could do with
of great stuff we think we could do with
them,” says Keith Bowen, TV One’s
executive vp of advertising sales and
executive vp of advertising sales and
marketing.
LYFE TO SWOOP DOWN IN AUG.
WITH ‘THE PHOENIX’: “Must Be Nice”
singer ready to expand fan base with
sophomore set.
*R&B singer Lyfe Jennings enlists
*R&B singer Lyfe Jennings enlists
the help of a 20-piece orchestra
for his upcoming CD “The Phoenix,”
for his upcoming CD “The Phoenix,”
due in August via Columbia/Sony
Urban Music.
The album, a follow up to his 2004
The album, a follow up to his 2004
debut "Lyfe 268-192," sees the
singer expanding musically with a fair
singer expanding musically with a fair
amount of live instrumentation, and
targeting wider demographics with a
targeting wider demographics with a
remake of Tupac’s classic “Keep Ya Head
Up” that he hopes will appeal to the
Up” that he hopes will appeal to the
younger hip hop and R&B crowd. On the
song "S.E.X.," featuring Lyfe's protégé
song "S.E.X.," featuring Lyfe's protégé
LaLa, Jennings covers the sensitive
topic of young female maturation.
"I've wanted to write this song
topic of young female maturation.
"I've wanted to write this song
for a long time," Lyfe tells
Billboard.com. "[It's about girls] being
Billboard.com. "[It's about girls] being
confused by all the sudden
attention when they start developing
attention when they start developing
physically but not mentally."
The album title refers to the
The album title refers to the
mythical Phoenix ascending from the
ashes, a theme that hits close to home
ashes, a theme that hits close to home
following his 10-year prison stint
for arson.
"I just picked up where
for arson.
"I just picked up where
I left off and told a story," he tells
Billboard. "I think that's what happens
Billboard. "I think that's what happens
to everybody. You get stuck in the
ashes and you come through. This is
ashes and you come through. This is
just another situation in my life where
I came through the fire."
I came through the fire."
A BIG 'PHAT' DISAPPOINTMENT
Monique’s new film is the latest not to
connect with African American women.
*Monique’s new cinematic offering,
*Monique’s new cinematic offering,
“Phat Girlz,” is the latest film
that has failed to draw its targeted
that has failed to draw its targeted
African American women, reports
Variety.
According to Fox Searchlight, the
Variety.
According to Fox Searchlight, the
April 7 release opened to a dismal
$3.8 million, which actually turned a
$3.8 million, which actually turned a
profit; the film was made for only $3
million. But producer Bobby Newmyer,
million. But producer Bobby Newmyer,
who died in December, violated the
first rule of filmmaking by paying for
first rule of filmmaking by paying for
half of the $3 million budget with
his own money. According to Variety,
his own money. According to Variety,
the last $1.5 million came from second
mortgages on his L.A. and Telluride
mortgages on his L.A. and Telluride
homes.
The sacrifice falls in line with
The sacrifice falls in line with
the larger sentiment in Hollywood
regarding films that target African
regarding films that target African
American women. While Tyler Perry’s
Madea films have become hits among
Madea films have become hits among
the demographic, the fan base was
already die-hard well before the
films arrived in theaters.
Other recent films targeting
Other recent films targeting
black women have fared a little better
than “Phat Girlz.” Focus' "Something
than “Phat Girlz.” Focus' "Something
New" opened in February to $4.9
million, while last summer’s Paramount
million, while last summer’s Paramount
picture, "The Honeymooners," earned
$5.5 million in its opening weekend.
"African-American women are
$5.5 million in its opening weekend.
"African-American women are
really tough to get in," one studio
executive told Variety. But, in good
executive told Variety. But, in good
news for Searchlight and Newmyer's
family, he notes such titles have made
family, he notes such titles have made
a killing on DVD, stating: "Homevideo
really does salvage them."
really does salvage them."
BRANGELINA BREAKS BREAD WITH
NAMIBIAN OFFICIAL: African nation
welcomes couple, but locals reportedly
fed up with abrasive security team.
*People in Namibia have had about
*People in Namibia have had about
enough of Brad Pitt and Angelina
Jolie. According to local press reports
Jolie. According to local press reports
cited by Contact Music, Jolie’s security
chief, Michael “Mickey” Brett, has
closed off roads and chased
children away from public beaches
children away from public beaches
around the resort, where the couple
is reportedly preparing for the birth
of their child.
Locals are said to be losing
Locals are said to be losing
patience with Brett’s iron fist and the
security team he recruited to protect
security team he recruited to protect
the couple’s privacy. According to
Contact Music, the guards are thought
Contact Music, the guards are thought
to be members of an apartheid-era
counter-insurgency unit.
One resident tells a Namibian
counter-insurgency unit.
One resident tells a Namibian
newspaper, "I sympathize with Brad
Pitt and Angelina because they do want
privacy, but on the other hand they are
public figures and there is a lot of interest
public figures and there is a lot of interest
in their visit. From what I hear they
are nice people but their security
guys most certainly aren't."
Meanwhile, Samuel Sheefeni
Meanwhile, Samuel Sheefeni
Nuuyoma, governor of the Namibian
province where Brad and Angelina have
been staying, told the Sunday Times of
South Africa he had breakfast with the
couple on Friday, and confirmed that
they are planning to have their baby
in the country and to give the child
a localname, because Jolie
"loves Namibia."
Her love affair with the country
Her love affair with the country
was sparked in 2002, when she was
in town filming her 2002 film, “Beyond
Borders.
FILM/TV/MUSIC BITS: Mobb Deep on
Sirius; Marley’s lyrics; Shakira’s ‘Latin
Aid’; J.Lo sued; Blaine underwater;
Aid’; J.Lo sued; Blaine underwater;
Rap-A-Lot owner to be deposed.
*On Saturday, April 22, the
*On Saturday, April 22, the
Infamous Mobb Deep will take over
Siriussatellite’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,
their forthcoming G-Unit Records debut,
“Blood Money,” due May 2. The pair
will also take calls from listeners and
will also take calls from listeners and
play some of their favorite songs.
*Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song”
*Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song”
placed fourth on VH1’s list of tunes
containing British voters’ favorite lyrics
containing British voters’ favorite lyrics
of all time. The line chosen was:
"Emancipate yourselves from mental
"Emancipate yourselves from mental
slavery. None but ourselves can free our
minds. Have no fear for atomic energy,
minds. Have no fear for atomic energy,
cause none of them can stop the
time." Irish band U2 came in first with
time." Irish band U2 came in first with
their 1992 anthem “One,” which lead
singer Bono recently remade with Mary
singer Bono recently remade with Mary
J. Blige for her new album, “The
Breakthrough.” Its line, “One life,
Breakthrough.” Its line, “One life,
with each other, sisters, brothers,”
topped the tally.
*Colombian singer Shakira is
topped the tally.
*Colombian singer Shakira is
organizing a huge Latin concert event
similar to Live Aid, but with proceeds
similar to Live Aid, but with proceeds
earmarked for programs addressing the
ills of Latin America. "We want this to
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 artistsinvolved include
Juanes, Alejandro Sanz and Miguel
Bosé, who all have trackrecords of
working for worthy causes. The
concert is tentatively slated
for 2007.
*Someone is actually trying to
*Someone is actually trying to
take credit for writing the pilot
episode of UPN’s “South Beach,” the
episode of UPN’s “South Beach,” the
ratings-challenged drama starring
Vanessa L. Williams and produced by
Vanessa L. Williams and produced by
Jennifer Lopez. Writer Jack Bunick filed
a federal suit in New York against the
a federal suit in New York against the
singer/actress, as well as CBS, UPN,
and their parent company, Viacom, for
and their parent company, Viacom, for
copyright infringement. Bunick claims
the Jan. 11 broadcast of the two-hour
the Jan. 11 broadcast of the two-hour
season premiere "Pilot/ I'm Not Your
Baby" was his script and improperly
Baby" was his script and improperly
used. The credited writers for the
episode were Matt Cirulnick, Greg
episode were Matt Cirulnick, Greg
Cirulnick, and co-executive producer
Philip Levens.
*Magician David Blaine is going
Philip Levens.
*Magician David Blaine is going
underwater for his next stunt. The
33-year-old will live for seven days
33-year-old will live for seven days
and nights in a “human aquarium” (a
custom-made 8-foot acrylic sphere)
custom-made 8-foot acrylic sphere)
set up in front of New York's Lincoln
Center. He’ll cap off the trick by
Center. He’ll cap off the trick by
attempting to hold his breath underwater
longer than the record of 8 minutes,
longer than the record of 8 minutes,
58 seconds. To prepare for the
spectacle, Blaine trained with U.S. Navy
spectacle, Blaine trained with U.S. Navy
Seals and a world class free-diving
team. The entire week-long event will
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
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
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
Steve Goldberg says he served Prince
with papers as he sat ringside at the
April 8 IBF Welterweight Championship
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
forward to getting into the nitty-gritty of
the financial dealings between
Mr. Prince and Mr. Knight. I plan to
Mr. Prince and Mr. Knight. I plan to
leave no stone unturned," Goldberg
said.
said.
SPORTS BITS: Duke indictments?;
Tiger apologizes; Uncle Mayweather
stripped; Joe Louis honored;
*On Monday, a grand jury
*On Monday, a grand jury
reportedly handed down two sealed
indictments against members of the
indictments against members of the
Duke University lacrosse team, who
arealleged to have raped a 27-year-old
black woman from North Carolina Central
University during a team party. Meanwhile,
University during a team party. Meanwhile,
police were not permitted to speak with
members of the team over
the weekend as previously reported.
Attempts by detectives to question
Attempts by detectives to question
several players without proper warrants
were ultimately turned down. On Sunday,
were ultimately turned down. On Sunday,
a prayer rally was held to address
racial tensions sparked by the case.
racial tensions sparked by the case.
About 100 people gathered in front of
the house where the alleged victim told
the house where the alleged victim told
police she was assaulted. The woman
said she and another exotic dancer
said she and another exotic dancer
were hired to perform March 13 at
a team party at the house.
*Tiger Woods is apologizing for
*Tiger Woods is apologizing for
using the word “spaz” to describe
his floundering play during the final
his floundering play during the final
round of the Masters last week.
Apparently, some folks consider the
Apparently, some folks consider the
word to be a derogatory term for people
with physical coordination problems.
with physical coordination problems.
After finishing the tournament tied for
third, Woods said during a CBS interview:
third, Woods said during a CBS interview:
“I putted atrociously today. Once I got
on the greens, I was a spaz." IMG
agent Mark Steinberg said on Woods'
official Web site: "Tiger meant nothing
official Web site: "Tiger meant nothing
derogatory to any person or persons
and apologizes for any offense caused."
*Roger Mayweather, the uncle of
and apologizes for any offense caused."
*Roger Mayweather, the uncle of
boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., had his
license taken away by the Nevada
license taken away by the Nevada
Athletic Commission Thursday and was
fined$200,000 for jumping into the ring
and trying to box his nephew’s opponent,
Zab Judah. The uncle’s actions were
Zab Judah. The uncle’s actions were
sparked by a low blow Judah delivered to
Floyd in the 10th round. Judah followed
Floyd in the 10th round. Judah followed
it up with a hit to the Floyd’s head
as he was bent over in pain. Once
as he was bent over in pain. Once
Roger entered the ring and headed for
Judah, an all-out brawl broke out, which
Judah, an all-out brawl broke out, which
took several police officers and
security guards to get under control.
security guards to get under control.
Roger Mayweather’s fine represents his
share of the $5 million purse awarded to
share of the $5 million purse awarded to
Floyd for his unanimous win. Uncle
Roger said he was disappointed and
Roger said he was disappointed and
would try to appeal the decision.
*Joe Louis was honored at his
*Joe Louis was honored at his
Arlington National Cemetery gravesite
on April 12, which marked the 25th
on April 12, which marked the 25th
anniversary of the legendary boxer’s
death. The ceremony included the
death. The ceremony included the
laying of a wreath and the sound of taps.
"Joe Louis challenged the conscience
"Joe Louis challenged the conscience
of the country," Louis' son, Joe Louis
Barrow Jr., told the gathering. "You
Barrow Jr., told the gathering. "You
couldn't have it both ways. You
couldn't put Joe Louis on a pedestal
couldn't put Joe Louis on a pedestal
and admire him as the heavyweight
champion of the world and yet not
champion of the world and yet not
allow him and his people to eat where
they wanted to eat, live where they wanted
to live, and be educated where they
needed to be educated." Louis, whose
needed to be educated." Louis, whose
tombstone bears his nickname, “The
Brown Bomber,” was heavyweight
Brown Bomber,” was heavyweight
champion from 1937 to 1949.
EVENT CALENDAR: Glover, Cosby in
Harlem; HBFF in Beverly Hills; Hudlin,
dead prez at the Apollo.
*Danny Glover joins the Jazz
*Danny Glover joins the Jazz
Foundation of America (JFA) to kick off
the 5th Annual “Great Night in Harlem”
the 5th Annual “Great Night in Harlem”
benefit in support of nearly 900 New
Orleans musicians who suffered losses
Orleans musicians who suffered losses
in Hurricane Katrina. JFA sets an
unprecedented goal of raising $1.5
unprecedented goal of raising $1.5
million dollars from the 5th annual
event, which will be hosted by Bill
event, which will be hosted by Bill
Cosby and held Thursday, May 5 from
8 to 10 p.m. at Harlem’s Apollo Theater.
The “Kick-off Celebration,” hosed by
Richard Parsons, will take place Monday,
Richard Parsons, will take place Monday,
April 24 at One Time Warner Center
(10th Floor Park Café) from 4:30 p.m.
(10th Floor Park Café) from 4:30 p.m.
to 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased
($100-$1500) by calling the Jazz
($100-$1500) by calling the Jazz
Foundation at 212-245-3999 Ext. 29.
For more information on JFA, visit
Festival (HBFF) will be held June
13-18, 2006 in Beverly Hills, California
13-18, 2006 in Beverly Hills, California
and will showcase the work of 102
filmmakers from around the world –
filmmakers from around the world –
including 13 features, 49 short films, 6
world cinema short films, 11 student
world cinema short films, 11 student
films, 17 documentaries, 2 music videos
and 4 animation films. The festival lineup
and 4 animation films. The festival lineup
will feature 40 world premieres
and 2 U.S. premieres. In its seventh
and 2 U.S. premieres. In its seventh
year, the HBFF has introduced the
public to nearly 300 film and video
public to nearly 300 film and video
projects showcasing some of the most
spectacular images and stories created
spectacular images and stories created
by filmmakers of color. Films will
screen at the Fine Arts Theatre, 8556
screen at the Fine Arts Theatre, 8556
Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills,
California. A complete list of HBFF
California. A complete list of HBFF
2006 films is available at www.hbff.org.
*Black Filmmaker Foundation
*Black Filmmaker Foundation
President Warrington Hudlin, rap duo dead
prez and filmmaker Thomas Allen Harris
prez and filmmaker Thomas Allen Harris
will be honored at Imagenation's 2006
REVOLUTION! Awards at the Apollo
REVOLUTION! Awards at the Apollo
Theater on June 2, reports AOL Black
Voices. Hosted by former “Honey”
Voices. Hosted by former “Honey”
magazine editor Michaela angela Davis
andM1 of dead prez, the benefit event
honors artists and industry leaders of
color who use their works to inspire
color who use their works to inspire
social change and help foster
solidarity throughout the African Diaspora.
solidarity throughout the African Diaspora.
Previous awards recipients
include Chuck D, Erykah Badu, Roger
include Chuck D, Erykah Badu, Roger
Guenveur Smith, Talib Kweli and Joe
Brewster. The concert and award
Brewster. The concert and award
ceremony will feature performances from
dead prez, and Martin Luther. Proceeds
from REVOLUTION! will go towards opening
the Imagenation Soul Cinema; Harlem's
the Imagenation Soul Cinema; Harlem's
first independent art house cinema and
the nation's only cinema dedicated to
the nation's only cinema dedicated to
films from the African Diaspora,
scheduled to open later this year.
scheduled to open later this year.
EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE
Jason M. Gracia
President, Motivation123
http://www.Motivation123.com/cmd.php?ad=211377
The ability to control your motivation
is the most important skill you will
ever learn, and the ideas below will
ever learn, and the ideas below will
give you a great start to making this
skill a part of your daily life. Thank
skill a part of your daily life. Thank
you again for your request, and enjoy
your free tools, tips, and techniques!
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1. Let Go of the Past
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Before you can create a better future,
your free tools, tips, and techniques!
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1. Let Go of the Past
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Before you can create a better future,
you must let go of the pains in your
past. Failing once does not mean you
past. Failing once does not mean you
will fail forever. Learn from your
history, but don't let it stand as an
history, but don't let it stand as an
obstacle between you and your dreams.
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2. Remember Success
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Just as important as learning from and
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2. Remember Success
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Just as important as learning from and
overcoming past failure is recalling
past success. It doesn't matter who you
past success. It doesn't matter who you
are, you have succeeded at something
at sometime in your past. Don't gloss
at sometime in your past. Don't gloss
over these moments. Use them to remind
you that you can in fact achieve your goals.
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3. Realize the Possibilities
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It's possible. The dreams you hold in
you that you can in fact achieve your goals.
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3. Realize the Possibilities
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It's possible. The dreams you hold in
your heart but push to the back of
your mind are within your reach.
your mind are within your reach.
Accept the fact that you can create a
better life. This will serve as the
better life. This will serve as the
springboard of belief you need to
succeed.
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4. Dream the Big Dream
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In order for dreams and desires to
succeed.
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4. Dream the Big Dream
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In order for dreams and desires to
inspire you to action and achievement,
they need to be big. If you don't get excited
they need to be big. If you don't get excited
about what you have planned
for the future, you will never find the
for the future, you will never find the
inspiration you need to change your
life. Powerful dreams can move the soul,
life. Powerful dreams can move the soul,
and when you dream the big dream,
you will be driven to make the compelling
you will be driven to make the compelling
picture a tangible reality.
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5. Thinking Your Way to Change
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No matter how bad you want it to
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5. Thinking Your Way to Change
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No matter how bad you want it to
happen, change will never result from
thinking alone - you must take action.
thinking alone - you must take action.
The world is swimming in dreamers,
but only those who act on their desires
but only those who act on their desires
achieve truly remarkable results.
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When Should You Begin?
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It's decision time.
You can continue to dream about the things
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When Should You Begin?
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It's decision time.
You can continue to dream about the things
you want or you can do something
about them. You can let routine run the
about them. You can let routine run the
show or you can take control and
make a change. You can put off your
make a change. You can put off your
happiness until another day or you can
begin doing the things you know you
begin doing the things you know you
are capable of doing right now - the
choice is yours.
My Best,
Jason M. Gracia
President, Motivation123
choice is yours.
My Best,
Jason M. Gracia
President, Motivation123
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
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Tamara is 32.
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BLACK HISTORY
Apr. 18, 1955: Bill Russell named
coach of the Boston Celtics
basketball team and became the first
basketball team and became the first
African American to coach an
established team in professional
established team in professional
athletics. (Source: www.BlackFacts.com)
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EUR FEEDBACK (MYfeedback@eurweb.com)
*Rochelle, LA:
"EUR, I may be wrong on this,
and I'm sure your readers will respond,
but your using the term 'knocked up
again' as you refer to Solange Knowles'
rumored pregnancy is a bit disrespectful.
Isn't Solange married? I always heard
the term 'knocked up' being used when
the pregnant mother was not married, or
was really not in a position to take care
of 'more' babies. Solange is in neither
situation. If she were pregnant, why
couldn't it be a positive thing. The
term 'knocked up' has a negative
connotation to it, which brings me
to my other point, not on the
subject, but a valid statement.
I really wished black people wouldn't
see having children as a negative thing.
Sure, you should be in the position
to take care of them, but you don't
have to be rich to do it. Hell, sugar
sandwiches, powdered milk, or
leftover "surprise stew" tasted
just fine to me as a poor kid.
I make this comment because
I live in Los Angeles and during the
recent immigration 'protests,' I was
somewhat concerned to see how many
Latinos have populated the city. There
were over 500,000 Latinos at the protest,
and those were the ones who could either
get there by walking or had transportation!
Even the Latinos that are legal US citizens
have larger families than Blacks, yet
they make less money.
Blacks appear to be afraid these days
to have children because they think they
are too expensive, don't want to 'settle
down,' or simply don't see the significance
in bringing another life into the world. We
are quickly becoming a 'not so significant'
minority, yet we have brought so much
value to this country. If I were younger
and knew what I know (and see) now,
I would have had a bunch of kids
instead of two."
EUR: Rochelle, you and others
are reading something into the phrase
completely unintended by us. Being
"knocked up" is simply slang for being
pregnant. At least that's our experience.
However, if it only means being "pregnant
and not being married or not in a position
to take care of more babies," well, we didn't
get the memo. Again, it was just another
way to say pregnant. That was out intent.
Period. If anything, we're guilty of being
flippant, but that's it. If it was misinterpreted
-- and apparently it was -- we hope this
clears the air. Also, if "knocked up"
connotes something negative (about
being pregnant), again, we didn't
get the memo.
Finally, as far as the Latino/immigrant
Vs blacks having/not having children issue,
etc., is concerned, that's a whole 'nother
can of worms for another day.
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