07-27-06 EUR: Prince & 2nd Wife File for Divorce / Janet Taking Media For Ride?

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PRINCE AND SECOND WIFE FILE FOR DIVORCE: Also bootleg Prince DVD banned in Germany following groundbreaking court decision.
*Prince and his 29-year-old second wife Manuela Testolini Nelson are headed for divorce court. Prince's lawyer, Alan Eidsness, confirmed Wednesday that the 48-year-old rocker has decided to end his five-year marriage with the Toronto native, who used to work at his charitable foundation. A sealed divorce action was filed May 24 at Hennepin County District Court in Prince's home state of Minnesota. Read Full Story

JANET DENIES MARRIAGE CONFUSION: First she says she’s not sure if she’s engaged. Now she says that statement was a joke.
*Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri are taking the media for a ride. The singer, who has been jetting around the world to promote the Sept. 26 release of her new album “20 Years Old,” seems to be toying with the press when answering questions about her future with boyfriend Jermaine Dupri. Read Full Story

BEYONCE REGRETS UNLEASHING SASHA ON PRINCE: Singer says her alter-ego should’ve been in check during 2004 Grammy duet.
*Beyonce has had two years to reflect upon her sizzling duet with Prince to open the 2004 Grammy Awards – and she is now mortified. Read Full Story

B. SMITH VS. MARTHA STEWART?: Black domestic diva rumored to crave Star’s seat on ‘The View’ to settle old score with Martha.
*Yes ladies and gentlemen, beef doesn’t just exist within the worlds of hip hop and spoiled celebutantes. Read Full Story

METHOD MAN VS. WENDY WILLIAMS: Rapper unleashes verbal assault against gossip diva for divulging wife’s illness.
*New York gossip hound Wendy Williams has been officially put on notice by an irate Method Man, who is looking to rip her apart after she blabbed information about his wife’s illness that the couple had wanted to keep private. Read Full Story

COLIN FARRELL’S ACCOSTER (DESSARAE BRADFORD) SPEAKS OUT: Actor files restraining order after ‘Tonight Show’ ambush.
*The sister that chose a taping of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” to unload her frustrations against ex-boyfriend Colin Farrell has been hit with a restraining order by the actor. Read Full Story

CUBA GOODING JR. ON DEATH OF CARL BRASHEAR: Actor portrayed the late U.S. Navy diver in the film “Men of Honor.”
*Cuba Gooding Jr. took time away from the promotion of his new film “Shadowboxer” to say a few words about Tuesday’s passing of Carl M. Brashear, the nation’s first black U.S. Navy diver that he portrayed in the 2000 film “Men of Honor.” Read Full Story

POLICE CHIEF QUESTIONS C-MURDER’S PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT: He’s ‘mystified’ by Judge Sassone’s actions regarding house arrest.
*Gretna Police Chief Arthur Lawson in Louisiana says he is “mystified” by the repeated interventions of a judge in the house arrest dispute surrounding rapper C-Murder. Read Full Story

EUR'S INTERVIEW WITH NICK CANNON: The Monster House Interview -- Cannon on His New Cartoon Feature
By Kam Williams
*Born in San Diego on October 8, 1980, Nick Cannon began performing at eight years of age after his grandfather left him several instruments as a gift. He then founded the Da Bomb Squad, a rap group comprised of him and his best friend, Steve Groves. The duo eventually opened for such superstars as Will Smith, Montell Jordan and LFO. Read Full Story

NELLY ON DREAM DUETS WITH JANET AND MARIAH: Rapper says family ‘flipped out’ over collabo with 'Penny.'
*Nelly still shakes his head in disbelief over getting to record duets with women he considers larger than life – Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey. Read Full Story

LET THE GAME BEGIN: Rapper prepares for Nov. 7 release of next album; whets appetite with twist on Reid’s ‘One Blood.’
*The Game is already claiming his birthright to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath dynasty via his new single, “It’s Okay (One Blood),” which appears on his upcoming album, “The Doctor’s Advocate,” due Nov. 7. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: DMX rejects deal; Dro’s big ‘Shoulder’; Killa’s ‘Brooklyn’; Smokey & Naomi; Timbaland, Snoop at Teen Choice.
*DMX turned down a plea bargain in White Plains, NY Monday that would have ended the case surrounding his latest misdemeanor traffic violation. Read Full Story

BLACK FILM FESTIVAL BITS: PAFF accepting submissions for 2007; ABFF announces award winners.
*After a successful event in February, the Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF) is now accepting submissions for their 15th annual signature event taking place February 8-19, 2007 in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

GAY/LESBIAN BITS: Rowell, Dunbar board ‘Noah’s Arc’; SERAFEMME festival books Ndegeocello, KRS-One.
*Celebrities are filing two by two into the new season of “Noah’s Arc,” America’s first black gay TV series airing on the cable network LOGO. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: RFTW, the Tonys, Troop and Mint Condition to battle in ATL; CeCe’s ‘Sisters’ in Nashville; Radio One celebrates in D.C.; Lady Jazz in L.A.
*The legendary R&B groups Ready for the World, Mint Condition, Tony Toni Tone, and Troop will reunite in Atlanta next month to compete against each other at the Battle of the Jamz, a concert presented by New Vision Entertainment, LLC. 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