May 21, 2013

THE (03-13-13) EURweb Free-4-All Page/Board

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*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE I did what my conscience told me to [...]




Common Lands a New Film

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*We’re in a season of reality shows, biopics and remakes. Next up is the remake of Fancois Trauffaut’s 1977 film, “The Man Who Loved Women.” But it’s not going to be an updated version like most other remakes. The writers decided to move the story from it’s Paris location to Buenos Aires, where Marc Guiness, [...]




The Roots Drummer ?uestlove to Release a Memoir

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*Drummer ?estlove of The Roots is constantly evolving. His latest project is a book. “Mo’ Meta Blues: The World According to ?uestlove,” his memoir, will be released June 18. The book includes encounters with fellow celebs like Stevie Wonder, KISS and Jay-Z, who is also ?uest joins the ranks of Common and Jay-Z who have [...]




Coca-Cola Enlists Magic Johnson, Common and Debra Lee to Help ‘Pay it Forward’ (Watch)

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*NBA legend and business mogul Earvin “Magic” Johnson, multi-Grammy Award-winning musician, actor and philanthropist Common, and Black Entertainment Television (BET) chairman and CEO Debra Lee join forces with Coca-Cola this month in a movement to uplift and pay it forward to the next generation. Kicking off the second year of its signature program, “Coca-Cola Pay [...]




‘LUV’s’ Dennis Haysbert Ready to Start Playing Bad Guys

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*Dennis Haysbert says he’s always made a point to play strong characters that are positive, whether it was the leader of a top secret military squad in the CBS drama “The Unit,” the President of the United States in FOX’s “24,” or leaving you in good hands with Allstate. But in the nearly four years [...]




EUR Bits: Eve’s New Music, Janet to be Honored, Common is in ‘LUV’ (Watch)

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* Music and mentorship join hands as Eve makes her return to rap. The Philly-bred rapper will be connecting with youth mentoring organization Big Brothers Big Sisters, in honor of National Mentoring Month. As part of a fundraising push and recruitment drive for the organization, Eve will be releasing her new single, “Make it Out [...]




Common Struggles to Guide 11-Year-Old Nephew in ‘LUV’ (Audio)

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*Common returns to the big screen this weekend in “LUV,” a drama set in Baltimore’s inner-city featuring the rapper/actor as an ex-convict uncle who is idolized by his newly-orphaned 11-year-old nephew. Woody (Michael Rainey, Jr.) gets a crash course in what it means to be a man when he spends a day with his Uncle [...]




The Pulse of Entertainment: Sheldon Candis’ ‘LUV,’ Starring Common, in Theaters January 18

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Sheldon Candis’ heart-breaking reality of LUV, starring Common, arrives in theaters January 18, 2013 *The Sheldon Candis’ directed heart-breaking reality of LUV, starring Common (American Gangster) and Michael Rainey, Jr., arrives in theaters January 18, 2013. The Rated PG Urban drama also stars Charles S. Dutton (“Fame”), Dennis Haysbert (“24”), Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon), Meagan [...]




Tuesday Snaps: Common Shows Rumored Girlfriend Affection

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*Common is smitten y’all! Or either tipsy. Over the weekend, the 40-year-old rapper-turned-director, was in Atlanta promoting his new film, LUV. All night long, literally, Common stayed next to a woman by the name of Nzinga Stewart. Reportedly, this is Common’s new love interest (remember a month or so ago, Serena Williams took a few alleged [...]




Monday Snaps: Common & Cast Attend ATL ‘LUV’ Screening

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*It was date night at the Atlanta screening of Common’s latest film, LUV. The event took place at the restaurant of former radio personality, Frank Ski. We spotted some of our favorite Atlanta reality star couples like RHOA’s Kandi Burruss and Todd and good ole, Stevie J. and Joseline Hernandez (of Love & Hip Hop [...]




Halle Berry, Chaka Khan to be Saluted at BET Honors

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*Halle Berry and Chaka Khan will be recognized at the next “BET Honors” in January, the cable network announced today. The annual ceremony – which recognizes distinguished African Americans performing at high levels in music, literature, entertainment media, service and education – is scheduled to air Feb. 11, 2013 at 9 p.m. during Black History [...]




‘Scandal’ Gets Full Order; ‘Hell on Wheels’ Gets a Season 3

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*ABC has given a full-season order to Kerry Washington’s ABC drama “Scandal,” while Common will continue on for a just-announced third season of AMC’s “Hell on Wheels.” “Scandal,” which launched with a short seven-episode first season in April, follows the professional cases and the personal problems of political fixer Olivia Pope (Washington). The series comes [...]




’30 for 30: Benji’ Director Talks Ben Wilson and his Senseless Murder

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*In case you missed the Oct. 23 premiere, ESPN is re-airing its latest “30 for 30” documentary “Benji,” tonight at 9 p.m. [Scroll down to watch the promo.] The 90-minute film, one of the best in the “30 for 30” series, documents the 1984 murder of 17-year old prep basketball phenom Ben Wilson – shot [...]




Common Wants to Move Past Beef with Keef and Host Peace Meeting

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*In an exclusive interview with Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club, the G.O.O.D. Music crew (Common, Pusha T, Big Sean, Cyhi The Prynce and Teyana Taylor) celebrated the release of their compilation album “Cruel Summer.” During the discussion, Common addressed the drama between him and Chief Keef and the tragic violence in Chicago. The rapper proposed [...]




Common, Dupri Set for Dem. Convention After-Party

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*The big after-recess party on the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte will feature rapper/actor Common and rapper/producer Jermaine Dupri. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Common will perform at a charity benefit for Musicians on Call, a group that makes music available to wounded U.S. service men and women. “I’m not only [...]