06-09-06 EUR: Grass Roots Effort to Save Whitney / Vivica A Fox to Dance W/Stars

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FAMILY OF BILLY PRESTON UPSET WITH FORMER MANAGER: In an EUR exclusive, manager Joyce Moore addresses accusations from Preston’s sister.
*A sister of Billy Preston has sent a letter to various media outlets expressing outrage at his former manager, Joyce Moore, who they claim kept their family from being at their brother’s bedside during the last months of his life. Read Full Story

VIVICA A. FOX TO DANCE WITH THE STARS: Actress reportedly among lineup for next season of ABC series.
*The last time we saw Vivica A. Fox really kicking up her heels was in “Kill Bill Vol. 2” – but in a violent manner, with Uma Thurman’s face on the receiving end. Read Full Story

JEFFREY WRIGHT CAST AS EASY RAWLINS: Mos Def to play his road dawg Mouse in HBO adaptation of Mosley’s ‘Little Scarlet.’
*It’s hard to imagine Easy Rawlins and his partner in crime Mouse played by anyone other than Denzel Washington and Don Cheadle. Read Full Story

CRUNCHY BLACK LEAVES THREE 6 MAFIA: Rapper working on solo album; no reason given for departure.
*Crunchy Black got his Oscar and has now left the building. A spokesman for Sony Records has confirmed that the member of Three 6 Mafia has officially parted ways with group mates Paul "DJ Paul" Beauregard and Jordan "Juicy J" Houston. Read Full Story

GRASS ROOTS EFFORT LAUNCHED TO SAVE WHITNEY: Los Angeles man wants a ‘national day of support’ for troubled singer.
*While most Whitney Houston fans can do nothing but watch as the one-time singing powerhouse spirals downward from reported substance abuse, one supporter in Los Angeles has decided to do something about it. Read Full Story

IS IT REALLY O.J. SIMPSON IN THAT SEX TAPE?: Company is selling footage of man they claim is ex-NFL star engaged in a three-way.
*O.J. Simpson has reportedly followed in the footsteps of Paris Hilton, R. Kelly, O.G. Rob Lowe – and yes, even Nick Cannon. Read Full Story

THE FILM STRIP SPOTLIGHTS 'THE HEART OF THE GAME
By Marie Moore
*A story that was to be based on Roosevelt High School girls basketball coach Bill Resler shifted gears when director Ward Semill walked into the school’s gymnasium in Seattle, Washington and laid eyes on team member Darnellia Russell. Read Full Story

SHAKIRA, WYCLEF’S ‘HIPS’ SHAKE UP BILLBOARD: Explosive download of single destroys digital record set by ‘Laffy Taffy.’
*After 12 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, Shakira and Wyclef Jean’s “Hips Don’t Lie” has finally reached No. 1 due to a sudden burst in digital sales. Read Full Story

CHRISTINA MILIAN’S ‘AMAZIN’ JOURNEY: Singer promotes cathartic new album in AP interview.
*Amidst false rumors that she has been dropped from Def Jam due to poor album sales, Christina Milian sat down with The Associated Press and discussed her usual topics…Nick Cannon, being compared to Beyonce, Nick Cannon, her new album “So Amazin’,” singing vs. acting and Nick Cannon. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
The Omen 666 (R for disturbing violent content, graphic images and profanity) Remake of the apocalyptic horror flick from 1976 about an American diplomat (Live Schreiber) stationed in Europe who, with his wife (Julia Stiles), adopts a child named Damien (Seamey Davis-Fitzpatrick) unaware that the boy just might be the devil incarnate and that all Hell is about to break loose. Supporting cast includes Mia Farrow, Michael Gambon, and Pete Postlethwaite. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Jazze Pha signs Lloyd; J5 adds shows; Daz’s ‘Gangsta’ due in Sept.; Epps, Three 6 in UrbanWorld’s storefront.
*Music Mogul Jazze Pha has signed singer Lloyd to his label Sho Nuff Records, which already houses Ciara, Cherish, Jody Breeze, Tone-Tone, Nephu, and himself as a duo with Cee-Lo. Read Full Story

FILM/TV/BOOK BITS: Cowboy Curtis; CBS on iTunes; FCC increases fines; Union’s ‘Night Stalker’; Reyes gets ‘Some’; Foxx as Bob Marley?’;
*A whole new generation of fans can now see Laurence Fishburne as Cowboy Curtis when Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim begins its regular airing of “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” on July 10. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: HSAN rocks the bells; BWPG in D.C.; Bassett honored by Black Women's Health Project.; L.A. Watts Summer Games begins Sunday.
*The Hip Hop Summit Action Network will celebrate its fifth anniversary on June 14 with its chairman Russell Simmons and president/CEO Dr. Benjamin Chavis ringing the opening bell of the NASDAQ Stock Market in Times Square. 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

06-09-06 EUR FEEDBACK: Still on Oprah's Case / Kelly Rowland & Roy Williams
"What's up EUR folks? I didn't want to but I have to. S.I. Porter (06-06-06 EUR Feedback) - that's just dumb, dumb, dumb. You basically proved the point that the rappers are trying to make. Oprah can do everything for everybody EXCEPT hip hop." Read Full Story

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