07-18-06 EURxtra: Oprah & Gayle Say They're Not Gay / Outkast Says No to Oprah

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OPRAH AND GAYLE PUT 'GAY' RUMORS TO REST: Queen of talk speaks out on close friendship with Gayle King in August issue of 'O'
*On the heels of a report in the infamous tabloid The National Inquirer last week alleging that Oprah's long-time mantoy Stedman is betraying her by writing a tell all book about her, the talk queen has publicly denied a 'sexual relationship' with friend Gayle King. Read Full Story

NAOMI CAMPBELL’S BOAT BLOWOUT: Latest temper tantrum aboard beau’s yacht.
*If there’s one celeb who believes there is no such thing as bad publicity, it has to be supermodel Naomi Campbell. Just last week the model was sued yet again by a former employee and now Campbell is in the news, AGAIN, for her violent temper. Read Full Story

JANET + JERMAINE: Can wedding bells be heard with new album?
*Although it’s no secret, superstar Janet Jackson has spoken for the first time about her relationship with producer Jermaine Dupri, calling him her “better half.” Jackson, who’s been dating Dupri for five years, told reporters that she has finally found her soulmate. Read Full Story

TCA BLOG: Fantasia cries; Damon defends ‘Underground’; CW debuts; Whoopi joins ‘Chris’; ‘The Game’ begins play; Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith discuss CW shows.
By Cherie Saunders
“American Idol” winner Fantasia got emotional during the presentation of her upcoming Lifetime original movie, “Life is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story,” to air Saturday, Aug. 19 at 9 p.m. Read Full Story

OUTKAST OUT ON OPRAH APPEARANCE: Duo’s promotional plans differ.
O my! Insiders are reporting that the Queen of talk TV, Oprah Winfrey, was refused by hip-hop duo OutKast for an appearance on her top-rated show. According to Fox 411’s Roger Friedman, Winfrey extended an invitation to the group to appear on her show in early September, but the group turned her down. Read Full Story

BET’S RAP-IT-UP: HIV awareness campaign heads to Florida.
*BET’s “Rap-It-Up” heads to West Palm Beach Florida later this month. The award-winning HIV/AIDS public awareness initiative will host a teen health round-table at the Palm Beach Community College on Saturday, July 22. Read Full Story

SNOOP DOGG UNITES CALI RAPPERS: How the West was won.
*Snoop Dogg is assembling a new team and it’s not a recruitment job for his Pop Warner football squad. The rapper is working to help the West Coast retake the title of top hip-hop region from the burgeoning South by bring some heat on his new album and pulling together talent from the left coast for new groups. Read Full Story

NIPSEY RUSSELL ESTATE NICKED: Items reportedly stolen from comedy legend’s apartment.
*Nipsey Russells’ companion of 23 years, Robbi Robinson, says that the legendary comedian has been robbed while he lay dying of cancer. Russell, the comedic “Poet Laureate of Television" died in October of last year, but Robinson says that those he trusted stole from his apartment in a midtown New York residential hotel, during his last days. Read Full Story

C-MURDER GETS OUT OF THE HOUSE: Rapper’s house arrest lifted.
*Rapper C-Murder can finally get out of the house. A judge released him from house arrest Thursday although he’d been accused of violating the conditions of the confinement numerous times. Read Full Story

PHARRELL PUSHES HP: Music star follows Jay-Z in marketing campaign.
*HP might very well stand for hip. The technology company has a roster of cool endorsers including rapper Jay-Z for its new commercial and now has Pharrell Williams for the next spot. Read Full Story

FOXY BROWN FIRES BACK AT ASSISTANT: Rapper calls former assistant a disgruntled fraud.
*Raptress Foxy Brown, who is currently dealing with court dates connected to a brawl in a nail salon, is taking on a disgruntled personal assistant. A complaint was filed by Rasheeda Ellis claiming that Brown shorted her pay and made threats when she tried to collect her due. Read Full Story

THAT’S 'MR.' SLEEPY BROWN: Superproducer takes the mic on debut disc.
*Brown has been a hip-hop and R&B producer and songwriter for more than a decade. He’s a founding member of the production crew Organized Noize, produced hit singles for TLC and En Vogue, and is best known for his work on OutKast’s “The Way You Move” for his contribution to “So Fresh, So Clean,” but now he’s looking to find greater fame with his new disc, “Mr. Brown.” Read Full Story

MACY GRAY GIVES CASH AWAY: Singer combines with NAMM to encourage aspiring musicians.
*Macy Gray is giving away cash. The singer helped Maxell Song of the Year write a check for $20,000 to Nashville native Zane Williams for his winning song “Hurry Home.” Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: ALONZO MOURNING IN HEAT HEAVEN -- Basketball star to stay with Miami.
*Alonzo Mourning does not want to get out of the heat. The Miami Heat center declined high-paying offers from other teams and wants to help the team defend its NBA title in the 2006-07 season. Read Full Story

COWBOYS' DAVIS SHOT: NFL star suffered only minor injuries.
*Dallas Cowboys safety Keith Davis was shot early Sunday morning while he was driving on the highway. The footballer was hospitalized for minor injuries and underwent surgery to remove bullet fragments. Davis is reportedly in stable and is expected to be released soon. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Regina King joins '24,' Tyra tells a secret; Jackson’s cat care; Ciars ready to 'Get Up'; K.Fed Back with Shar?; Eve back with Gwen?
*Actress Regina King will join the cast of Fox’s “24” this fall, and D.B. Woodside, who plays the brother of the assassinated President David Palmer, will star as a series regular – the newly elected president. King will come on board as the Palmer sister, Angela, a high-powered attorney. The sixth season of “24” starts in January. 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

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