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In This Issue:
* OBAMA PUTS HIS FOOT DOWN WITH REV. WRIGHT
* SHARPTON REP DENIES NY POST OBAMA STORY
* GARY DOURDAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES
* JIMI HENDRIX SEX TAPE ABOUT TO DROP
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BUN B: KEEPIN IT 'TRILL' AGAIN: UKG rapper releases second solo disc and
talks about Pimp C.
-- by Kenya M Yarbrough
*Rapper Bun B is most known as one half of the dirty-South duo UGK,
the record UGK label, and Trill Entertainment - named for the phrase the
duo made famous which means going beyond 'keepin' it real' in keeping it
'trill.'
But Bun B is moving on after the 2007 death of his partner Pimp C,
and has released his second solo album and become a reluctant solo star.
Bun B and partner Pimp C were part of the revolution of Texas
lyricists to reshape hip-hop. UGK's first major appearances were on Jay
Z's "Big Pimpin'" and Three 6 Mafia's "Sippin' on Some Sizzurp" in 2000.
But at the same time, with the hot hits coming from their hot Texas
home, Pimp C faced some legal problems, which led to some time in jail.
However, it was that unfortunate incident that led Bun B to originally
take on the mic solo, and release his debut "Trill" in 2005.
"On [that] first solo album, there's a little apprehension," he
began. "I never wanted to be a solo artist and I never aspired toward a
solo career. It was really done more as a means to an end as the best
way to keep UGK alive while Pimp C was locked up. So I actually gained a
solo career because of that."
But an even greater tragedy led up to Bun B's second solo disc. On
December 4, 2007, Pimp C was found dead in his West Hollywood hotel room
from what LA Coroner's office said was an accidental overdose of
Promethazine/Codeine - the very "syrup" he rapped about on the 2000 hit
song.
"But going into this solo album, there's no apprehension," Bun B
continued. "We knew exactly what we wanted to do. Now we're not just
'trill,' we're 'too-trill.' We know what we're doing, now. We put out a
solo album before just because and it was an incredible album. So now
that we know what we're doing and we've got that confidence - this album
is 'II Trill'."
Bun B says that he stills feel Pimp C's spirit in his music and
performances, but admitted that it hasn't been easy moving on after his
death.
"It's not an easy road for me to walk," he said, "but it's
definitely a harder road for his mother, his children, and his wife to
walk. I try to keep my sprit intact, and stay strong and keep my head up
because I know what it is he would have wanted me to do and where he
would have wanted me to take this thing. I'm trying to do my best to
fulfill that without putting a lot of pressure on myself."
Bun B also said that the pressure of replacing Pimp C isn't
anything he's planning to create either. He says that that will never
happen.
"I feel like UGK is something that I more directly share with the
fans," he said. "I consider all my fans to be the other part of UGK.
They have a lot of love for him, not just as an artist, but as a person,
and they want him remembered as well."
As a matter of fact, he literally has fans taking on the role of
Pimp C. When performing UGK songs, he brings the fans into it, letting
the fans be the emcee.
"It was something we kind of did a little bit while he was locked
up, but more so now. They love him just like I do and they have no
problem showing their love and rockin' the lyrics. It's a beautiful
thing."
With the admission of being a bit uncertain in releasing his first
solo disc, Bun B is quite confident in the work he's put in on the
second, though he explained to EUR's Lee Bailey that in coming back with
more confidence in his solo presentation put a little pressure on him.
"As an artist you have to be very careful as to what obstacles you
put in front of yourself," he said. "Sometimes your worst enemy can be
you. You start getting into the feeling that you've got to live up to
certain things and certain expectations - sometimes it's true to a
certain degree - but you can't put unnecessary and unrealistic pressure
on yourself; the industry does enough of that and the press and the
media and your friends do enough of that for you. You have to be very
realistic in what you do."
Realistically, the new disc, which is expected to hit shelves on
May 20, is already getting buzz off the first single "That's Gangsta,"
featuring Sean Kingston. Bestowed the title of hip-hop legend, Bun B is
touting the disc and the title - though modestly.
"It' definitely something you don't give yourself," he said of
being referred to as a legend. "It's meant as an accolade, so you don't
want to not accept it. It does kind of hand you over to the older guard,
but I'm learning more and more how to wear that title."
Check out Bun B and a few tracks on the UGK Records website at
www.keepittrill.com or his MySpace page at www.myspace.com/bunbofugk.
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OBAMA PUTS HIS FOOT DOWN WITH REV. WRIGHT: Senator forced to come out
swinging after antics during infamous Q&A session.
*Sen. Barack Obama attempted to cut any remaining ties linking him
to his former pastor Jeremiah Wright yesterday with a press conference
held to set the record straight. [Scroll down to see entire clip]
"I am outraged by the comments that were made and saddened over
the spectacle that we saw yesterday," Obama told reporters regarding the
Q&A portion of Rev. Wright's appearance Monday at the National Press
Club in Washington.
Among other things, Wright criticized the U.S. government as
imperialist and stood by his suggestion that the United States
government created the HIV virus as a means of genocide against
minorities.
"Based on this Tuskegee experiment and based on what has happened
to Africans in this country, I believe our government is capable of
doing anything," Wright said Monday. He went on to suggest that Obama
has denounced his previous statements only because he is in the midst of
a presidential campaign.
"If Senator Obama did not say what he said, he would never get
elected," Wright said. "Politicians say what they say and do what they
do based on electability, based on sound bites, based on polls."
Obama, already reeling from Wright's comments about 9/11, said
Tuesday that he does not share those views.
"What became clear to me is that he was presenting a world view
that contradicts who I am and what I stand for," Obama said. "And what I
think particularly angered me was his suggestion somehow that my
previous denunciation of his remarks were somehow political posturing.
Anybody who knows me and anybody who knows what I'm about knows that I
am about trying to bridge gaps and I see the commonality in all people."
The Illinois senator said of Wright's statements Monday: "All it
was was a bunch of rants that aren't grounded in truth."
"Obviously, whatever relationship I had with Reverend Wright has
changed," Obama said. "I don't think he showed much concern for me, more
importantly I don't think he showed much concern for what we're trying
to do in this campaign."
View Obama's entire speech here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4EKY7rCF_c&feature=user
SHARPTON REP DENIES NY POST STORY: Article claims Rev. blasted Obama for
trying to "grandstand in front of white people."
*Rev. Al Sharpton is denying a New York Post story that claims he
and Senator Barack Obama had a "heated" phone call about plans to
protest the acquittal of three cops in the Sean Bell case.
In the article, reporters Chuck Bennett and Kavita Mokha quote
sources who say Sharpton was "infuriated" by a plea for nonviolence made
by Obama in the wake of the verdicts, and accused the Illinois Democrat
of trying to "grandstand in front of white people." Read NY Post
article here:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/04292008/news/regionalnews/sharpton_raps_obama_108577.htm
Sharpton's National Action Network responded immediately with a
statement calling the article "an outright falsehood."
"Everything stated in the New York Post regarding yesterday's
conversation between Senator Obama and Reverend Sharpton is false, and
is either a fabrication of the Post journalists who wrote the story or
the supposed unnamed source for the story," said Charlie King, Acting
National Director for the National Action Network. "In my view, there is
a big difference between tabloid journalism and shoddy journalism. This
story is clearly the latter and is unacceptable.
"For the record, Reverend Sharpton and Senator Obama had a good
conversation yesterday about the need to address both police misconduct
and reducing crime. As with the numerous conversations they have, it was
friendly, respectful and substantive."
King also said that Rev. Sharpton was alone during his telephone
conversation with Sen. Obama.
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GARY DOURDAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES: Outgoing 'CSI' star found with
cocaine, heroin, Ecstasy, prescription drugs, and paraphernalia.
*Exiting "CSI" star Gary Dourdan, 41, was arrested in Palm Springs
Monday for possession of narcotics and dangerous drugs after a patrol
officer found a whole bunch of illegal substances in his vehicle.
At 5:12 a.m., a cop spotted Dourdan asleep in a car that was
parked on the wrong side of the road, according to reports. The actor
appeared disoriented and under the influence of either alcohol or drugs
once he woke up.
Upon search of the vehicle, police found cocaine, heroin,
Ecstasy, various prescription drugs, and drug paraphernalia. Dourdan,
whose real name is Robert Gary Durdin, was booked at the Palm Springs
jail and released at 10:30 a.m. Monday on $5,000 bail.
Rumors are already flying that drugs may be at the root of the
actor's reported exit from "CSI" at the end of this season when his
contract is due to expire.
MYA SIDELINED FROM 'CHICAGO' BY BROKEN FOOT: Broadway debut postponed;
no details available as of press time.
*Mya's big Broadway debut as Velma Kelly in Chicago will be put on
hold until she recovers from a broken left foot, producer Barry Weissler
announced Tuesday.
"In the theater industry, we are sometimes forced to deal with
circumstances beyond our control," Weissler said. "But speaking for the
entire `Chicago' creative team, we all wish her a speedy recovery and
look forward to experiencing her portrayal of Velma Kelly as soon as
possible."
Details regarding the nature of her injury, or how it occurred,
were not available as of press time.
Mya was scheduled to begin a nine-week run in the Broadway
production on May 12. No word yet on who will replace her as Velma. The
role is currently is being played by Brenda Braxton.
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JIMI HENDRIX SEX TAPE ABOUT TO DROP: Porn company obtains 40-year-old
footage of legend with two women.
*Vivid Entertainment says it will release a sex tape of Jimi
Hendrix that was made about 40 years ago and features the rock legend in
a hotel room with two women.
According to the Associated Press, the Los Angeles-based adult
entertainment company said it obtained the tape from a memorabilia
collector and has since consulted with several experts to authenticate
the footage.
Seattle-based representatives for Hendrix's estate refused to
comment about the tape.
Vivid Entertainment was also behind for the release of celebrity
sex tapes starring Ray J. and Kim Kardashian.
TEDDY RILEY, B2K GET 'HYPE' FOR PARAMOUNT: Film about rival dance crews
begins production in July.
*Producer Teddy Riley is about to new-jack-swing into Paramount's
upcoming movie "Hype Nation," which follows dance battles between
American R&B group B2K and Korean dance crew the Gambler.
Riley will play a music director in the film, which begins
shooting July 15 in the U.S. and then move to South Korea.
Alex Calzatti ("I Am Cuba") directs the project for Young Film's
Young Lee, a Korean American producer who has previously partnered with
American hip-hop artists.
The film is currently in search of a Korean female lead,
according to Variety. Paramount plans to release the film worldwide in
early 2009.
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JAY-Z OFFICIALLY ENTERS DESHAWN/LEBRON FEUD: NBA and hip hop cross
paths in the Wizards/Cavs playoff series.
*The Washington Wizards are preparing to fight for their playoff
lives tonight in a do-or-die Game Five against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The battle, however, will not just be on the basketball court.
A pre-series beef between the Wizards' DeShawn Stevenson and the
Cavs' LeBron James took a left turn through rapper Soulja Boy in Game
Three and has now landed in the lap of Jay-Z.
The drama began before Game One with Stevenson calling James
"overrated." James responded: "With DeShawn Stevenson, it's kind of
funny.
It's almost like Jay-Z [responding to a negative comment] made by Soulja
Boy. It doesn't make sense." The Cavs went on to win the first two games
of the series in Cleveland.
For Game Three in Washington, Stevenson tracked down Soulja Boy
and sat him courtside to heckle James. The Wizards win by a huge margin.
Leading up to tonight's Game Five, Jay-Z has responded with a dis
track against Stevenson. Borrowing the beat and title of Too Short's
"Blow the Whistle," Jigga raps: "Ask my n*gga LeBron / we so big we
ain't gotta respond / When you talking to a don / Please have respect
like you talking to your mom."
LeBron's teammate Damon Jones reportedly had local club DJs play
Jay-Z's track while adding his own anti-Stevenson rhymes. Upon hearing
about the track and Jones' freestyles, Wizards player Caron Butler
brought it to Stevenson's attention.
"He says he has a lot of swag, but I don't think that's something
to do," Stevenson said of James. "This is basketball. I'm not worried
about the song. I'm not worried about what he did. But for Damon Jones
to get on the mic. And I heard he was saying foul stuff about me and
stuff like that, they're taking it beyond basketball to me."
Stevenson added: "Everybody is saying the bad things that I'm
saying nationally, but they don't understand why I'm mad. That stuff
doesn't come out. I'd rather be the bad guy. People think I'm going at
him, but they don't see the little stabs that he's doing."
"When I had Soulja Boy here. It was on the court," Stevenson
said. "It was nothing disrespecting him or his family or even foul
language."
As for Jay-Z's contribution to the situation, Stevenson said:
"Jay-Z is a legend. He'll go down in history. No disrespect to Jay-Z. I
take it as a compliment. I like his music. I like everything he does. I
would never go at a legend."
DETAILS ANNOUNCED FOR DIDDY'S STAR CEREMONY: Hollywood Blvd induction to
take place Friday at 11 a.m.
*Sean "Diddy" Combs' Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony will take
place on Friday (May 2) at 6801 Hollywood Blvd (Closer to Highland).
The college promoter-turned-record executive will be honored for
his life-long contribution of both public and peer appreciation in the
entertainment industry.
Beginning with his acting debut in the film "Made," Diddy went on
to receive critical acclaim for his supporting role in "Monster's Ball,"
opposite Halle Berry, and made a successful Broadway debut starring in
the lead role of Walter Lee, Jr., in the classic Lorraine Hansberry
play, "A Raisin in the Sun," which garnered four Tony Award nominations,
including Best Revival of a Play.
In addition, Combs stars in and executive produced the highly
anticipated, special three-hour television movie adaptation from Sony
Pictures Television of "A Raisin in the Sun." The film will be released
on DVD May 14.
The induction ceremony will begin promptly at 11 a.m.
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WHAT ARE THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR?: Diversity Inc.'s Top Ten
Companies for African Americans.
-- by William Reed
*What are the top companies for diversity? The leading publication
for diversity, DiversityInc, recently announced its annual listing of
the Top 50 Companies for Diversity and the leading ones for African
Americans' "inclusion".
The concept of "diversity" has been good for African Americans in
the workplace. As it is adopted as a part of their culture, companies
attempt to attract, hire, develop, and advance the best people to do
their jobs. As it has tracked this important dimension of the national
economy, DiversityInc reports that more America corporations appear
In their 2008 listings, DiversityInc named the following as the top
ten companies for African Americans:
No. 1: Turner Broadcasting System - Turner reported that 22 percent of
its work force and 28 percent of all new hires were Black. The media
company spends 25 percent of its advertising budget at media aimed at
multicultural populations.
No. 2: Darden Restaurants - Chairman and CEO Clarence Otis Jr. is one of
five Black CEOs in Fortune 500 companies. One-third of Darden's board
of directors was Black, compared with a national average of 8 percent.
No. 3: McDonald's - The fast-food chain spent more than 40 percent of
its procurement for Tier I (direct contractors) with minority-owned
businesses. Blacks were 20 percent of its work force and 28 percent of
new hires.
No. 4: Wachovia - The bank reported 21 percent of its work force and 31
percent of new hires were Black. Fifteen percent of managers were
Black.
No. 5: Bright Horizons Family Solutions - This company is a leading
provider of employer-sponsored child care, early education and work/life
solutions. It reported 21 percent of its work force and 23 percent of
new hires were Black.
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