05-14-07 EUR: Bobby Brown Sues Whitney Houston for Custody of Bobbi K

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BOBBY SUES WHITNEY FOR CUSTODY OF BOBBI K.: Brown says his ‘financial and emotional problems’ kept him from filing any sooner.
*Just when it seemed all would be calm and quiet between Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston following their April 4th divorce, the “King of R&B” snapped out of a self-proclaimed haze and realized he was not happy with his custody arrangement. Brown says that financial and emotional problems kept him from responding to Houston's divorce petition in time. Read Full Story

PRINCE GIGS ADDED AFTER 21-RUN SELLS OUT WITHIN HOUR: Plus, artist gives London taste of what’s to come in ‘surprise’ show.
*Within days of announcing his upcoming summer series of concerts in London, Prince and his band were at KOKO night club Thursday night (5/10) giving the Brits a preview of what’s in store. Read Full Story

OPRAH GIVEN HONORARY DOCTORATE AT HOWARD: Also, TV host inspires audience with emotional speech.
*Some 2,200 soon-to-be Howard University graduates looked on as their commencement speaker, Oprah Winfrey, nearly broke down while receiving an honorary doctorate in the field of humanities. Read Full Story

WEB RUMOR ATTACKS CANNON/EBANKS ENGAGEMENT: Did model really admit to turning down proposal?
*Selita Ebanks, the Victoria’s Secret model who was on the receiving end of a very public marriage proposal last week from boyfriend Nick Cannon, may not have said yes after all – that is if we are to believe reports about a new MySpace posting attributed to the budding actress. Read Full Story

SHOCK JOCKS JOKE ABOUT RAPING CONDI RICE: Opie & Anthony laugh as guest imagines violent sex with Sec. of State; Plus, CBS fires more DJs.
*On Wednesday’s (5/9) broadcast of the Opie & Anthony show, a frequent guest named "Homeless Charlie" said he wanted to have sex with “that George Bush b****,” referring to U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Read Full Story

THE GAME ARRESTED AFTER SEARCH OF GLENDALE HOME: Rapper accused of criminal threats during pickup basketball game.
*LAPD arrested the Game on Friday following a three-hour search of his 5,000-square-foot Glendale home in connection with an incident that took place in February.*LAPD arrested the Game on Friday following a three-hour search of his 5,000-square-foot Glendale home in connection with an incident that took place in February. The Los Angeles Times, the rapper was hauled down to the precinct on suspicion of making criminal threats during a pickup basketball game at a park in South Los Angeles. Read Full Story

MORE DRAMA WITH DISNEY’S ‘FROG PRINCESS’: Explanations offered for recent change in title and character name.
*As previously reported, Disney has received a number of complaints regarding alleged racial and ethnic insensitivities that popped up in its original announcement of the film, “The Princess and the Frog,” which is due to be released in 2009. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Provoked
By Kam Williams
*When Kiranjit Ahluwalia (Aishwarya Rai) immigrated to London for an arranged marriage in the late Seventies, she had no idea that her family had inadvertently picked out an alcoholic (Naveen Andrews) who would slap her silly for no reason at all. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: The Salon
By Kam Williams
*Since the success of Barbershop, Hollywood has been having a love affair with trash-talking black folks' having their hair done. Besides the brothers in Barbershop 2, we've also seen sisters dishing the dirt in Beauty Shop and Hair Show. Read Full Story

RADIO DJ SAYS TRACY MORGAN GROPED HER: Florida on-air personality files battery complaint against ‘30 Rock’ star.
*Weeks before Tracy Morgan is due to begin wearing a court-ordered ankle bracelet that monitors the amount of alcohol in his system, the actor was accused Friday morning (5/11) of being drunk while getting a little too handsy with a South Florida disc jockey. Read Full Story

TABOO OF BLACK EYED PEAS HIT WITH DRUG CHARGES: Rapper caught with small amount of weed last March.
*Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas was charged with possession of marijuana while driving, and possession of 28.5 grams or less of marijuana during a hearing Thursday (5/10) in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

LAURYN HILL TO PLAY TWO CALI SHOWS IN JUNE: Fugees singer schedules rare gigs in Oakland and Pala.
*Lauryn Hill will make one of her patented once-in-a-blue-moon appearances next month in California for two shows in June. The Fugees singer has announced she will perform at Oakland's Paramount Theatre on June 27, and Pala's Palomar Starlight Theatre on June 29. Pala is located in San Diego, County, south of Los Angeles. Read Full Story

O.J. DECIDES NOT TO SUE KENTUCKY STEAKHOUSE: Simpson opts out after Goldmans take preemptive action.
*O.J. Simpson was all set to sue Joe Ruby's Steakhouse in Louisville, KY after the owner, Joe Ruby himself, threw him off the premises over disapproval of his post-murder trial actions against the victims’ families. Read Full Story

NEPHU SAYS R KELLY/USHER DID NOT STEAL ‘SAME GIRL’: Group’s lawyer says label decided not to use song and sold it to Kelly.
*Responding to an Internet rumor, the R&B group Nephu says that R Kelly and Usher’s current single, “Same Girl,” is actually the same song they recorded over a year ago, but it was not stolen by the superstars as has been reported. Read Full Story

LAWSUIT MAY THWART JACKSON MEMORABILIA AUCTION: Sellers say MiJac’s lawyers are contesting ownership of some items.
*Universal Express Inc. is reminding folks that their Jackson Family Memorabilia Auction is scheduled for May 30th and 31st at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas. However, a lawsuit from the famous singing clan may threaten to halt the sale. Read Full Story

ZIGGY MARLEY PADS SPRING/SUMMER TOUR: Reggae star continues to plug last year’s ‘Love is My Religion.’
Ziggy Marley will remain on the road a little longer in support of his most recent solo album, 2006’s "Love is My Religion." The eldest son of late reggae legend Bob Marley, Ziggy--who kicked off his current run back in March, extends performances deep into August with his next gig scheduled for tomorrow night in Santa Rosa. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Armani taps Bey; Redding honored; ‘Timba-tado’ rock group?; Ciara’s unsigned artists; Dr. Dre’s son; Alvin Batiste dies.
*While Beyonce’s world tour was in Milan last week, the singer was announced as the new face and voice of the Emporio Armani Diamonds fragrance from Italian-based designer Giorgio Armani. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Smiley’s ‘Right to Return’; MTV’s ‘Rapping with the Stars’ Ejiofor to play Othello; LaKisha reflects on Simon kiss.
*Filmmaker Jonathan Demme will team with PBS’s Tavis Smiley to present a week-long series on post-Katrina New Orleans called “Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward.” Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Carey honored by VH1; Goldsberry in Hollywood; Rowland/BeBe Winans to salute Bee Gees.
*Mariah Carey and Jon Bon Jovi will join in celebrating the VH1 Save The Music Foundation's 10th Anniversary Gala on Sept. 20 at Lincoln Center in New York City. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: McNair’s DUI; Rivers contract extended; Mayweather Jr. open to rematch.
*Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair was charged with driving under the influence Thursday in Tennessee, even though police said his brother-in-law was actually behind the wheel, reports AP. 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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