11-09-06 EURextra: Marriage Problems for Regina King and LisaRaye?

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PROSECUTORS SAY WESLEY SNIPES HAS NO DEAL: Feds dispute reports of his pact to avoid jail time.
*Federal prosecutors are denying a widely-reported story from Daily Variety that claims they struck a deal with actor Wesley Snipes that allowed him to avoid jail time on tax charges. Read Full Story

REGINA KING TO DIVORCE HUSBAND?: New York Post’s Page Six says couple is splitting over ‘physical abuse, drug use, and extramarital affairs.’
*Apparently celebrity divorces, like celebrity deaths, also happen in threes. First Chris Rock, then Britney Spears, and now Regina King? Read Full Story

IS LISARAYE'S SHORT MARRIAGE ON THE ROCKS?: Reports say yes, but the actress, through an associate, says no.
*Regina King is not the only actress whose marriage is in the news. The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that their homegirl, LisaRaye McCoy's union to Michael Misick, chief minister of the Caribbean island nation of Turks & Caicos, may already be on the rocks. The couple was married last April. Read Full Story

BILL COSBY, WOMAN SETTLE CIVIL LAWSUIT: Woman claimed entertainer assaulted her at his mansion in 2004.
*The woman who was suing entertainer Bill Cosby over claims he drugged and sexually assaulted her at his home outside Philadelphia has settled the case out of court, her legal team announced Wednesday. Read Full Story

DONOVAN MCNABB LAUNCHES CLOTHING LINE: Eagles QB unveils casual men’s line under Reebok.
*Five-time Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb hosted a fashion show Tuesday to launch his own line of casual men's clothing through Reebok entitled “Super Five.” Read Full Story

COMMON, BOW WOW, SEAL FALL INTO THE GAP: Artists to appear in company’s TV and print ads for the holiday season.
*Artists Common, Bow Wow and Seal are among the stars appearing in a new holiday ad campaign from clothing retailer, The Gap. Read Full Story

DWIGHT GOODEN TO BE SET FREE TODAY: Former MLB player finishes bid for cocaine-related probation violation.
*After roughly seven months behind bars, former baseball star Dwight Gooden is scheduled for release today following a sentence on probation violation by using cocaine. Read Full Story

BOOTSY FUNKS UP YULETIDE WITH NEW ALBUM: CD features Snoop, Charlie Daniels, P-Funk vets and more.
*Funk legend Bootsy Collins spices up Christmas time with his first holiday album, “Bootsy Collins: Christmas Is 4 Ever,” featuring special guests Snoop Dogg, Charlie Daniels, Buckethead, Bishop Don Magic Juan and former members of the James Brown and P-Funk families. Read Full Story

HENDRIX BIOPIC STILL IN THE WORKS: Actors continue to audition for coveted role; musician’s brother to drop new album.
*A film about the life and death of Jimi Hendrix is currently in its third re-write, and actors are continuing to audition for the lead role, according to the guitar legend’s brother, Leon Hendrix. Read Full Story

CHRIS ROCK IN ILL-TIMED MOVIE PROMO: Comedian refers to his soon-to-be ex-wife in trailer for “Bee Movie.”
*Little did Jerry Seinfeld know that by the time a trailer for his upcoming film “Bee Movie” hit the streets, a statement uttered by Chris Rock would suddenly become a distraction. Read Full Story

CARMELO ANTHONY DONATES 3 MIL TO ALMA MATER: Syracuse to use money for new basketball practice facility.
*Thanks to Syracuse University alumnus Carmelo Anthony, the Orangemen just came up on a lot of green. Read Full Story

CHRIS WEBBER TO OPEN FIRST THEMED RESTAURANT: Grand opening scheduled for Nov. 14 in Sacramento.
*After two years in the making, Philadelphia 76ers star Chris Webber will travel to Sacramento Tuesday (Nov. 14) for the grand opening of Center Court with C Webb, the first of his six family and entertainment-themed restaurants to be built across the country. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Knowles’ check; Sizzla’s tour; Raekwon’s film; Game’s remix; Hidden Beach’s deal; D.C.’s Scottie Beats mourned.
*Music World Music Entertainment President and CEO Mathew Knowles and the Survivor Foundation surprised the orchestra at Beverly Hills Intermediate (BHI) in Houston with a $40,000 check, which will help fund its efforts to attend one of the most prestigious band and orchestra music events in the country, Mid-West. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Harsh Times
By Kam Williams
*Jim Davis (Christian Bale), a recently-discharged Army veteran, has just returned to L.A. after serving in Iraq. Suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and haunted by nightmares of combat duty, Jim's readjustment to civilian life has been anything but smooth. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: ‘Top Model’ writers; Whitaker, Smith honored; ‘Idlewild’ DVD; Dawson & Lewis; ‘Da Stuy’ screening; Ashy’s waxing; Lewis wants votes.
*The Writers Guild of America has filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board against the producers of “America’s Next Top Model,” claiming they broke the law by eliminating 12 positions previously held by some striking writer-producers. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: T.I. to perform at Hawks game; NBPRS presents ‘Conversation with Ron Carter.’
*Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I. is teaming up with the Atlanta Hawks for a hometown appearance at the Philips Arena, set to immediately follow the Hawks' Nov. 11th game against the Seattle Sonics. 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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