10-13-06 EUR: R. Kelly Trial Finally Begins Today / Usher Out of 'Chicago'
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R. KELLY TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TODAY: After four years, singer finally goes before judge on child pornography charges.
*R. Kelly is finally scheduled to stand trial in Chicago today on 14 counts of child pornography. Read Full Story
JAY-Z RESPONDS TO SHANGHAI SURPRISE: Also, some Nets ticketholders to get new Jay-Z CD.
*Upon learning that he has been banned from performing in China due to his lyrics, rapper Jay-Z has issued a statement expressing a desire to book a gig in the country at some point in the future. Read Full Story
USHER ON PERMANENT SICK LEAVE FROM ‘CHICAGO’: Nasty case of strep throat forces actor to remain home.
*Usher’s brilliant Broadway run in “Chicago” has ended sooner than expected due to an “extreme case of strep throat.” Usher’s “mom-ager” Jonnetta Patton issued a statement Wednesday saying that her son “fell ill last Friday and his condition became progressively worse, so under strict orders from his doctors, Usher has been instructed not to perform.” Read Full Story
LATEST MIJAC PHOTO LABELED ‘FRAUD’: Plus, ex-wife reportedly gave up parental rights again in custody settlement.
*A picture of someone looking eerily like Michael Jackson in a woman’s disguise is the target of the latest round of denials to come from the singer’s camp. Read Full Story
CASSIDY ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY: Rapper regains consciousness after horrific car crash.
*Rapper Cassidy recently regained consciousness after being hospitalized for injuries suffered in a car crash. Read Full Story
‘THE NINE’ LOOKS FOR BIG NUMBERS THIS FALL: Actor Chi McBride helps up the ante
*The new ABC series “The Nine” is reaching for a perfect ten with audiences this fall. The show, yet another ensemble-cast-mystery-lost in the vagueness-type-series, stars Chi McBride, Tim Daly, Scott Wolf, Lourdes Benedicto, and a host of others as a group of people who are held hostage during a botched bank robbery. The show explores reactions from a diverse group of people in facing their own mortality and how they create relationships from traumatic circumstances, unfolding in cliffhanger episodes. Read Full Story
THE SKINNY ON RUBEN’S DIET PLAN: ‘Idol’ winner wants to avoid all the health problems related to excess pounds.
*In addition to promoting his upcoming album “The Return” this week, “American Idol” champ Ruben Studdard also used the opportunity to flaunt his new slimmed-down frame. Read Full Story
THE N SIGNS WAYNE BRADY; GOES ‘ONE ON ONE’: Nick’s teen network signs Brady to production deal and acquires reruns of UPN sitcom.
*The N network, Nickelodeon’s nighttime spot for teens, has signed an overall development deal with comedian Wayne Brady and in a separate deal acquired all 113 episodes of the UPN sitcom “One on One.” Read Full Story
STEPHEN JACKSON CHARGED WITH RECKLESSNESS: Player’s account of strip club incident changes.
*Charges have been brought against Indianapolis Pacers star Stephen Jackson for his role in a brawl outside of a strip club. Read Full Story
GARY TAYLOR KNOCKS RADIO UPSIDE THE HEAD: (The Conclusion) 'I’m doing what the public is telling me they need.' (Pt. 3)
*Ask any person over 30 where they heard their favorite slow jam or the first song of a brand new artist or maybe even the details of a news-worthy story happening in their community and many will say their local radio station. To think about how far we’ve strayed from those times is mind-boggling. Many listeners have simply turned the dial to other types of radio formats – or even off for that matter. As for the artists, the struggle to reach these listeners in the wake of this paradigm shift grows more and more difficult every day. Read Full Story
T.O. IS P.O.’d AT HIS TEAM: Terrell Owens express frustration over limited role in loss against Philly.
*Surprise, Terrell Owens is frustrated with his football team and has taken his issues to the media. Read Full Story
NOMINEES FOR BET HIP HOP AWARDS ANNOUNCED: T.I. Leads List of Nominees With 8
With southern hip-hop being so dominant now, it’s quite appropriate that Atlanta was selected to host the first BET HIP-HOP AWARDS show. ATL’s own T.I., leads all nominees with eight nods. T.I. is up for possible honors in the Video of the Year, Hip-Hop Track of the Year, Hip-Hop MVP of the Year, Lyricist of the Year, Best Live Performance, Best Collaboration, Hip-Hop CD of the Year and Hip-Hop Hustler of the Year categories. Read Full Story
FILM/TV/SPORTS BITS: NBC keeps ‘Lights’ on; Fox still in ‘Standoff’; Real World open casting; Oprah & Jennifer reunited; James Blake advances.
*Despite tepid ratings, NBC's "Friday Night Lights" and Fox's "Standoff" have bothreceived additional script orders. Read Full Story
MUSIC BITS: Source sexual harassment trial begins; Yung Joc DVD; we remember Patrice Holloway; Lil’ Eazy-E signs record deal.
*Opening arguments began Thursday in the sexual harassment trial against The Source magazine. Read Full Story
EVENT CALENDAR: ‘Survivor’s’ Cirie in Mo; Whoopi to host WWO Benefit; Fashion Fair in D.C.; Jones hosts Run/Walk; City of Angels Gospel Concert canceled.
*“Survivor: Panama” finalist Cirie Fields will sign autographs and photos for her fans on Oct. 21st at Scrubs & Beyond, a new store in Creve Couer, Mo for healthcare professionals. 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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