09-18-06 EUR: Whitney Update / Janet's #1 / Diddy's Promo Tour & More

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WHITNEY IN CALI UNDERGOING ‘TOTAL REHAB’: Report says she's been in treatment since April.
*According to Fox 411 columnist Roger Friedman, Whitney Houston has been hunkered down in a rehab facility in California for the past five months undergoing a “total rehab for all her vices and illnesses.” Read Full Story

JANET RINGS UP NO. 1 SPOT ON BILLBOARD: Justin brings sexy to Hot 100; Plus Beyonce’s ‘Alarm’, ‘Chicken Noodle Soup’ hit charts.
*How’s this for irony? Janet Jackson and her 2004 wardrobe malfunction co-star Justin Timberlake occupy the top slots on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop and Hot 100 singles charts respectively this week. Read Full Story

‘PROJECT RUNWAY’S’ MICHAEL KNIGHT SHINES: Final four designer reportedly wows crowd at Fashion Week.
*"Project Runway" contestant Michael Knight was reportedly the crowd favorite among the show’s final four showing their collections Friday at New York’s Fashion Week. Read Full Story

MONICA COURTED BY BRUNEI ROYALTY: Sultan’s son invites singer out to celebrate his 24th birthday.
*Singer Monica has a very rich fan overseas who requested her presence last month at his extravagant 24th birthday bash. Read Full Story

COREY CLARK, A WANTED MAN: Warrant in the works for former “Idol” singer after missing court date in Arizona.
*A warrant is expected to be issued in Arizona for ex-“American Idol” Corey Clark after he skipped a scheduled court appearance Tuesday, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

BRANDY’S NEW TV PROJECT REVEALED: Singer to team with former ‘Moesha’ writer for new pilot.
*In July, at the height of her stint as a judge on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” Brandy told EUR that she was planning a return to series television but didn’t want to jinx the situation by discussing it. Thanks to IMDB, details about the project have finally come to light. Read Full Story

DIDDY PREPS NATIONWIDE PROMO TOUR: Mogul will ‘Press Play’ at radio stations, XM Satellite and in high schools.
*You thought the media blitz surrounding new albums from Beyonce and Janet Jackson were extravagant? Just wait until Sean “Diddy” Combs (that’s P. Diddy for you British folks) begins the worldwide plug of new album, “Press Play,” due Oct. 17 from his own Bad Boy label. Read Full Story

STUDIO 60 ON THE SUNSET STRIP: TV takes a look at TV
*Television’s fall line-up is on the verge this week. Some of TV’s favorites have returned, some have not, but fortunately there are quite a few new shows in the competition that may just fill those voids. One early contender for an audience favorite is NBC’s, “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.” Read Full Story

EDDIE MURPHY AND SCARY SPICE VACATION IN HAWAII: Couple takes respective kids to island for family time.
*Eddie Murphy and his girlfriend Melanie “Scary Spice” Brown brought their romantic relationship to Hawaii recently, staying at the same $10,700-a-night luxury suite at Maui's Four Seasons Hotel where he has vacationed in the past with ex-wife, Nicole, and their five children. Read Full Story

THE GAME VS. RAS KASS: Rappers scrap last week at Hollywood club; both give different accounts of what went down.
*Last week, underground rapper Ras Kass claimed that he was jumped by fellow West coast rapper The Game and 30 members of his Black Wall Street entourage while at Element nightclub in Hollywood. Read Full Story

GOVERNOR LAYS DOWN LAW WITH FIRST LP: T.I.’s artist prepares for this week’s release; upcoming tour with Headley.
*Singer Governor, the first R&B artist signed to T.I.’s Grand Hustle/Atlantic label, is finally due to release his 12-track debut album “Son of Pain” this week. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: HellBent -- First Gay Horror Flick Arrives on DVD
By Kam Williams
*It's Halloween night in West Hollywood and some sicko in a fright mask is on the loose, sneaking up and slitting the throats of unsuspecting, attractive young revelers partying like they don't have a care in the world. Read Full Story

FILM/TV CLIPS: ‘Gang’ rules; J.Lo’s ‘Cantante’; ‘Vice 2?’; ‘Wire’ slam; ‘Survivor’ bust; ‘Big Black’ DVD; ‘Hippo-T Hopp.’
*Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s football film “Gridiron Gang” topped the weekend box office with an estimated $15 million in ticket sales, according to Exhibitor Relations Inc. Read Full Story

MUSIC NOTES: Akon’s ‘Smack’; Jones’ ‘P.O.M.E.’; XM’s ‘Soul’; Wyclef & Ying Yang; Timberlake revives Stax; Luckett misses D.C.
*Akon’s new single “Smack That” featuring Eminem was the No. 1 most added song at Rhythmic and Crossover radio last week, according to his label, Universal Motown. Read Full Story

BLACK COLLEGE NOTES: FAMU Marching Band members on probation; Morehouse president to retire.
*The Florida A&M University marching band is in hot water after most of its members were accused of stealing sheets, pillows and other items from a hotel during a road game in Detroit. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Bush says he’s innocent; NBA/Reebok want a high school academy; Duquesne campus shooting injures five.
*New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush continues to deny that he and his family illegally accepted gifts, money and other benefits worth more than $100,000 from two marketing agents while attending the University of Southern California. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Diversity Film Market; Fonzworth hosts The Quest’s ‘All That Jazz’; Peace4Kids fundraiser.
*The International Diversity Film Market, a leading film and television conduit between the independent filmmaking community and the entertainment industry buyers, acquisitions and distribution executives worldwide, will be offering a variety of free opportunities for registered filmmakers at its Sept. 21 – 23 event held in Washington, D.C. 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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