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JANET’S LONG RUMORED SECRET CHILD FINALLY CONFIRMED: James DeBarge’s brother spills beans during interview.
*After 18 long years, the existence of Janet Jackson’s child with former husband James DeBarge has finally been validated. Read Full Story

CAM’RON SHOT DURING ATTEMPTED CARJACKING IN D.C.: Harlem rapper was treated and released following incident early Sunday.
*Cam’ron says he’s okay and ready to get back into the studio after being shot in both arms outside a nightclub in Washington D.C. Read Full Story

GABRIELLE UNION REP IN NO MOOD FOR RACISM: Publicist says club owner cancelled planned shindig after finding out actress was black.
*In an e-mail sent out to entertainment industry folk on Friday from publicist Holly Shakoor of BWR Public Relations, recipients were informed of an alleged racist action directed toward her client, Gabrielle Union, by the owner of a posh L.A. nightclub, reports E! Online. Read Full Story

UNDERWOOD ON PLAYING ‘OLD MONEY’ IN ‘G’: Actor says his new film, in theaters Friday, urbanizes a Fitzgerald classic.
*What happens when you take F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” and deep fry it in a vat of today’s hip hop culture? Read Full Story

ARETHA PARTIES WITH KATRINA EVACUEES: Queen of Soul dines with displaced folks at suburban Detroit hotel.
*Aretha Franklin showed up to a suburban Detroit hotel near her home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Friday to dine with about 40 displaced Hurricane Katrina folk from the Gulf Coast. Read Full Story

KANYE WEST BITS: Logo channel refutes reports of Def Jam snub; ‘Eternal Sunshine’ director Michel Gondry shoots clip for new single.
*MTV Network’s gay-themed channel Logo is denying reports that Def Jam has been unwilling to license its music for their new television show, “Noah’s Arc,” an urban comedy about a gay black screenwriter and his three friends living in Santa Monica. Read Full Story

LIL’ KIM RESPONDS TO BOUNCED CHECK DRAMA: Rep for jailed rapper sets the record straight following Daily News article.
*While steel bars stand between Lil’ Kim and her latest flap regarding rubber checks written to her video production crew, the rapper’s spokeswoman Tracy Nguyen has had to deal with the fallout – the latest move, a press release denouncing allegations made last week in an article for the New York Daily News. Read Full Story

WE REMEMBER: Jazz pianist and singer Shirley Horn dies at 71.
*Shirley Horn, a noted ballad singer and a pianist whose career took off under Miles Davis in the 1960s, died Thursday of complications from diabetes, her record company said in a statement. She was 71. Read Full Story

OFFICER ‘MACHO MAN’ BLOWS OFF DRUG SENTENCING: Village People cop Victor Wills in the wind; arrest warrant issued.
*Victor Wills, the man who suited up as the police officer in the 1970s disco group Village People, has several warrants out for his arrest after failing to appear Thursday for sentencing in a drug case, said authorities. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: 50 associates arrested; Kravitz reissue; Stone’s wayward bro; Lil Eazy E CD; Norah Cashes in.
*Two associates of 50 Cent were arrested in New York Thursday after cops discovered they had loaded guns. The “New York Post” reports that the weapons were found on Michael Clarke,19, and Sergio Pettiford, 22 following a traffic stop. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Lucas donates to MLK memorial; Leguizamo revives ‘ER’ ratings; Richie denies eating disorder.
*Filmmaker George Lucas has donated $1 million toward efforts to build a memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the National Mall in Washington. Read Full Story

REGGIE MILLER ENJOYING RETIREMENT: Former NBA player joins sis on TNT, runs production company, films promo with Spike.
*Since his retirement from the NBA last May after 18 years with the Indiana Pacers, Reggie Miller has been trying to settle into an equally-as-hectic schedule as a studio and game analyst for TNT’s NBA coverage, as well as the head of his own movie production company called Boom Baby Productions. Read Full Story

JOAN RIVERS CALLED ‘RACIST’ DURING LONDON RADIO SHOW: Comedian says her attempt to express brotherly love was misinterpreted.
*During a visit to BBC Radio 4’s “Midweek”, comedian-turned-QVC queen Joan Rivers thought she’d interject her feelings on the subject of race during a discussion about the new film “Son of Mine.” Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Kevin Liles honored; Tuskegee Airmen in Iraq.
*Warner Music Group Executive Vice-President Kevin Liles will be honored by The Fortune Society, an organization that works to improve prison conditions and protect the rights of prisoners. Read Full Story

THEATER BITS: Uggams honored during black version of ‘Damn Yankees’; ‘Sister Act’ musical in Pasadena; ‘Starving’ opens next month in D.C.
*Tony Award-winning actress Leslie Uggams will be honored with a special award during a 90-minute benefit concert of “Damn Yankees” set in the Negro Baseball Leagues. Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
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. Read Full Story

10-24-05 EUR FEEDBACK: Stephen Jackson Reminded That B-Ball In More Than A Game, It's His JOB / New Looya London CD: No Screaming and Hollering; No Ghetto Lyrics, No Filler.
"I just had to write in to respond to Mr. Stephen Jackson's (10-20-05 EUR) comments on the new NBA dress code. In my opinion it's been a long time coming. Even though basketball is a game, somebody needs to remind that man that it's also his JOB." Read Full Story

10-24-05 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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