11-15-06 EUR: Wonder & Gill to Sing for Gerald / Chappelle Quits ... Again

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WONDER, GILL, STONE TO SING FOR LEVERT: Musical tribute set for Friday in Cleveland; preliminary autopsy results announced.
*Stevie Wonder, Johnny Gill and Angie Stone are among the artists scheduled to perform at a musical tribute organized for Gerald Levert, who died of a heart attack Friday at the age of 40. Read Full Story

DAVE CHAPPELLE PULLS OUT OF COMEDY FEST GIG: Comedian leaves white folks hanging once again.
*Dave Chappelle was scheduled to perform tomorrow night (Nov. 16) at the HBO-sponsored Comedy Festival in Las Vegas, but the comic suddenly canceled his appearance without explanation. Read Full Story

LONGORIA DENIES LESBIAN MOVIE WITH BEYONCE: Actress says she and the singer are not planning on “Tipping the Velvet.”
*“Desperate Housewives” star Eva Longoria is laughing off recent reports that she and Beyonce are in negotiations to star in a new film as lesbian lovers. Read Full Story

WHO IS WILLIAM DENT?: He’s Reggie Hayes and he’s looking for a 'Girlfriend.' Seriously.
"Girlfriends" is off to its sixth season with the regulars, including William Dent also known as Reggie Hayes. He’s the favorite Girlfriend for some. He can’t believe he’s sandwiched between these gals most days, but there’s no happenins in real life. He’s living the single life so far and is pretty happy with the direction the show is going in. The show is running on the new CW network, and Reggie has settled in and loving his new digs. Read Full Story

TOM JOYNER REMEMBERS GERALD LEVERT: Radio personality aired special tribute.
*As a tribute to the late singer Gerald Levert, nationally-syndicated radio personality Tom Joyner featured a special broadcast of his Tom Joyner Morning Show on Monday full of interviews with music executives and friends of the late singer. Read Full Story

TYLER PERRY STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING HEALTHY: He says passing of Levert at age 40 should be a wake-up call.
*In his latest newsletter to fans promoting the Feb. 2007 release of his new film “Daddy’s Little Girls,” Tyler Perry took time out to reflect upon the passing of R&B crooner Gerald Levert. Read Full Story

EMMITT SMITH VS. MARIO LOPEZ: Will the former running back run away with an upset tonight over “Slater?”
*“Dancing With the Stars” ends its season tonight with finalists Emmitt Smith and Mario Lopez in the running to be crowned King of the Ballroom. Read Full Story

OPRAH’S GAYLE ADMITS HUSBAND CHEATED: Plus, Winfrey talks about her absence from TomKat wedding guest list.
*On Oprah Winfrey’s XM Satellite Radio channel this week, her best friend Gayle King revealed that her ex-husband’s infidelity was behind the end of their marriage in 1993, reports the New York Daily News’ Rush & Malloy. Read Full Story

HAS QUEEN LATIFAH TURNED INTO MEAN LATIFAH?: Source says artist acted a diva to a ‘Law & Order’ actor.
*The New York Post’s Page Six is reporting that Queen Latifah was allegedly a royal sourpuss to an actor who tried to give her his business card. Read Full Story

MOTHER OF MIJAC ACCUSER ADMITS WELFARE SCAM: Woman pleads no contest Monday; must repay tab and perform community service.
*The 38-year-old mother of the boy who accused Michael Jackson of sexual abuse has pleaded no contest to welfare fraud and has agreed to repay more than $8,600. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: 49 UP
By Kam Williams
*"Give me the child until he is 7, and I will show you the man." Back in 1964, that Jesuit maxim served as the inspiration for 7 UP, a documentary in which 14 British 7 year-olds were interviewed about a variety of subjects, class, prejudice, love, marriage, career and their overall dreams for the future. Read Full Story

ANOTHER WOMAN ACCUSSES NAOMI CAMPBELL OF ASSAULT: This time, the alleged victim claims to have been her friend, not employee.
*An Italian actress claiming to be Naomi Campbell’s friend is reportedly the latest in a long line of women to accuse the supermodel of assault. Read Full Story

STARS TAPPED TO CELEBRATE TAVIS SMILEY: Journalist celebrates 15 years in the industry tomorrow in Beverly Hills.
*Tavis Smiley, host of “Tavis Smiley” on PBS and The Tavis Smiley Show from PRI, will celebrate 15 years in broadcasting with an exclusive gala tomorrow, Nov. 16 in Beverly Hills. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Perry’s trailer; Tasha on ‘Top Model’; Loretta’s ‘Stone’; Bradley tribute; Murphy and Edmonds?
*Tyler Perry offers a link to the trailer of his upcoming film “Daddy’s Little Girls” at http://DaddysLittleGirlsMovie.com. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Luda, Mary J join Billboard; Jay-Z CD previewed on Clear Channel; Pink vs. Beyonce; Miles Davis memoir; Lupe gig in Chicago.
*Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Gwen Stefani and the Fray have been added to the performance lineup tapped for the Billboard Music Awards, which will take place in Las Vegas on Dec. 4. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Lead Music wants female models in NY; Tucker, Jr. premieres ‘Magic City’ in Birmingham; ‘Nationwide Talent Search’ in Harlem.
*The Leak Music and celebrity photographer Howard Huang present the official NYC launch of TheLeakMusic.com and female model Casting Party for the upcoming Leak Music Calendar, to be held tonight (Nov. 15) at new hotspot T New York, (240 W. 52nd Street, between Broadway and Eighth Ave.), from 8 p.m. to midnight. 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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