02-01-07 EURxtra: Toni Braxton Refiles Lawsuit Against Barry Hankerson

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TONI BRAXTON REFILES LAWSUIT AGAINST HANKERSON: Braxton’s camp says they never pulled suit; Hankerson’s side responds.
*The legal drama between singer Toni Braxton and her former manager Barry Hankerson has become one hot mess. One day after a rep for Hankerson’s Blackground Records announced that Braxton had “voluntarily dismissed” her breach-of-contract lawsuit against the label, the singer’s lawyer says that the suit has not been dismissed, but simply refiled in New York State Court. Read Full Story

BRANDY HIRES NEW REP FOLLOWING CAR CRASH: Allan Mayer comes in to handle crisis; Courtney Barnes shifted to ‘entertainment publicist.’
*Brandy’s camp has made a few changes following news of her car crash and subsequent $50 million wrongful death lawsuit filed against her on Tuesday. Read Full Story

DR. IAN, KIMBERLY LOCKE IN ‘FIT CLUB’ ‘DUST’-UPS: Both involved in separate incidents; one temporarily shut down production.
*All hell has broken loose on the set of VH1’s new season of “Celebrity Fit Club,” which is currently filming in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

PARIS HILTON SPITS N-WORD AND F-WORD: And the video proof is on YouTube.
*As Paris Hilton makes headlines this week with her lawsuit against a Web site that published her personal business, new video footage of the socialite has surfaced on YouTube that may do way more damage to her public image than that Web site ever could. Read Full Story

MARLEY SONS TO HOLD PEACE CONCERT: Event to mark late reggae legend’s 62nd birthday.
*Billed as “Smile Jamaica,” the concert will feature Stephen, Ky-Mani, Damian and Julian Marley, and will be held in the reggae legend’s birthplace of Nine Miles in St. Ann parish. The theme of the event is to promote peace. Read Full Story

GAME PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO COP IMPERSONATION: Rapper accused of telling a limo driver he’s working undercover.
*Rapper The Game has pleaded not guilty to charges that he pretended to be a police officer and ordered a limo driver to speed through red lights following a Nov. 15th appearance on David Letterman’s show in New York. Read Full Story

ISAIAH MAY RETURN TO ‘GREY’S’ SET TODAY: Actor has been away from work since entering gay slur rehab last week.
*People magazine is reporting that Isaiah Washington is scheduled to return to the set of “Grey’s Anatomy” today for the first time since Jan. 23, the day before he released a statement saying he would seek counseling for his use of a gay slur. Read Full Story

JENNIFER HUDSON TO SING AT OSCARS: Plus, she plans to begin recording debut album in March.
*Oscar nominee Jennifer Hudson has announced that she will perform a song from the "Dreamgirls" soundtrack during the Feb. 25 broadcast of the Academy Awards on ABC. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Afrikan World Masters (A Film by Dr. Kwaku Person-Lynn)
By Baffour Amankwatia II [Asa G. Hilliard III]
*Baba Dr. Kwaku Person -Lynn has delivered a precious gift, one film with powerful stories about five African masters, Dr. John Henrik Clarke, Dr. Ivan Van Sertima, Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, Baba Fela Anikulapo Kati, and himself, Baba Dr. Kwaku Person-Lynn. In this film, in his telling the stories of four carefully chosen African masters, Baba Kwaku has revealed himself, probably unintentionally, as a master among masters. Read Full Story

PAPA JOE NOT ALLOWED TO SEE MIJAC?: Reports have singer’s nanny barring family patriarch from visiting son in Vegas hideout.
*Has Michael Jackson’s father been banned from seeing the entertainer while he stays at a home on American soil? Read Full Story

COSBY BACK AT NEW ORLEANS HIGH SCHOOL: Entertainer urges state to repair overall education as well as Katrina-damaged schools.
*Bill Cosby returned to one of the most violent and run-down high schools in New Orleans this week to call attention to the building's condition and the overall state of education in the city. Read Full Story

DIDDY’S BODYGUARD SNATCHES SIENNA PICS?: Woman claims mogul’s muscle took her camera, then gave it back without the memory card.
*A woman who says she snapped pictures of Sean “Diddy” Combs and actress Sienna Miller dancing together at a New York night club Saturday night had her camera snatched from her by the mogul’s bodyguard, then later returned without the memory card. Read Full Story

FARRAKHAN RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL: Nation of Islam leader home after surgery related to prostate cancer.
*The Nation of Islam announced Tuesday that former leader Louis Farrakhan is out of the hospital following a 12-hour surgical procedure earlier this month for problems related to prostate cancer. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Catch a Fire
By Kam Williams
*Patrick Chamusso (Derek Luke) was born in 1949 in a rural village in Mozambique. As a teenager, he followed his father to South Africa to find work. And after a series of odd jobs, he eventually found gainful employment at a coal-to-oil refinery. Read Full Story

BET J UNVEILS BLACK HISTORY MONTH SCHEDULE: Lineup includes Mint Condition, Stone, Franklin, Hamilton, original programs and docs.
*BET J has announced its programming lineup of music concert specials, documentaries, and short films in commemoration of February's Black History Month. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Courtney replacing Paula?; TNT in ‘Pursuit’; men choose Beyonce; Dogg Pound’s new LP.
*Despite its complete domination in the ratings, producers of Fox’s “American Idol” are rumored to be considering a change at the judging table. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: McNabb squashes rumors; Bonds refuses to sign; Laila sees dad in Mandela; Singletary wants Cowboys gig; James Blake wins;
*Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb met with reporters in Miami yesterday and said he has no desire to leave the team, he is not jealous of the success of backup QB Jeff Garcia and he was not told to keep his mouth shut by coach Andy Reid. Read Full Story

THEATER BITS: King Hedley II sells out in two days; Cherry Lane’s Dutchman gets two-week extension.
*New York’s Signature Theater Company has completely sold out of tickets to its next production, "King Hedley II," 48 hours after they went on sale Monday. 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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