05-23-07 EUR: Oprah Upset Over Father's Planned Book

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OPRAH ‘UPSET’ OVER DAD’S PLANNED BOOK: Papa Vernon forgot to tell daughter he’s been working on project.
*Oprah Winfrey said she was blindsided recently when one of her staffers approached her with news about her father’s latest project. "I was upset. I won't say 'devastated,' but I was stunned," said Oprah. "The last person in the world to be doing a book about me is Vernon Winfrey. The last person." Read Full Story

DIDDY BRUSHES OFF ‘CHAIR ASSAULT’ ALLEGATIONS: Mogul says Laurie Ann Gibson is exaggerating incident to boost name.
*Sean “Diddy” Combs says a recent complaint filed against him by choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson is full of “false” allegations and is nothing more than an attempt to "take advantage" of his fame. Read Full Story

HUGHES BROS ‘BOOK’ ANOTHER FILM PROJECT: Twins to direct postapocalyptic Western for Warner Bros.
*After referring to the script as the best thing they had read in years, twin directors Albert and Allen Hughes have signed on to helm “The Book of Eli,” described by the Hollywood Reporter as a “postapocalyptic Western.” Read Full Story

‘MAMA, I WANT TO SING!’ – THE MOVIE: Film adaptation of gospel musical to star Ciara, Patti LaBelle and Lynn Whitfield.
*CodeBlack Entertainment is producing a feature film version of Vy Higginsen’s 80s stage play “Mama, I Want to Sing!" that will star R&B standout Ciara opposite co-stars Patti LaBelle and Lynn Whitfield, reports Variety. Read Full Story

RHYMES HAS CHANGE OF HEART: rapper settles assault lawsuit day before hearing.
*According to the New York Post, Busta Rhymes settled a lawsuit filed against him by a former fan who claimed he was beaten by the embattled rapper and his bodyguard. The settlement came just a day before he was scheduled to appear before Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Emily Jane Goodman in an attempt to have the $100,000 judgment thrown out. Read Full Story

VENEZUELA TO FINANCE DANNY GLOVER FILM: Movie chronicles Haiti’s slave rebellion against French rule.
*A new film project directed by actor Danny Glover has just secured funding from a country headed by one of the Bush administration’s most vocal critics. Read Full Story

SCHATAR STRIKES BACK AFTER ‘CHARM SCHOOL’ BOOT: Eccentric contestant demands apology from girls and judges.
*Schatar Taylor, introduced to the world as “Hottie” during the first season of VH1’s “Flavor of Love,” is highly upset over her removal this week from “Charm School,” a VH1 spinoff featuring fellow Flavor of Love contestants being schooled in etiquette by host Mo’Nique. Read Full Story

HEIGL WARMS TO ISAIAH WASHINGTON: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ co-star was icy following gay slur aimed at her best friend.
*“Grey’s Anatomy” actress Katherine Heigl says she’s extended the olive branch to her co-star Isaiah Washington, who offended her earlier this year when he used a homophobic slur to refer to her good friend and fellow co-star T.R. Knight. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Bushwick Homecomings
By Kam Williams
*When 31 year-old Stefanie Joshua was growing up in Bushwick, Brooklyn, her crime-infested neighborhood was a scary place where gunshots rang out every night. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Roots
By Kam Williams
*Originally airing on television in 1977, the miniseries Roots was based on Alex Haley's Pulitzer Prize-winning best seller of the same name. Read Full Story

JOE FRAZIER REFILES LAWSUIT AGAINST DAUGHTER: Pops waited for her to finish campaigning for city judge in Philly.
*It all started in April of this year. Former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier had filed a lawsuit against his daughter and former manger Jacquelyn Frazier-Lyde for the return of his records that were allegedly in her possession. Read Full Story

JACKIEM JOYNER'S 'BABY SOUL' DELIVERS: New Smooth Jazz project has funky edge.
*Called “an instantly engaging, soulful release,” Joyner’s offering melds jazz and R&B creating a musical accessibility that has jazz radio on its ear. But although Joyner’s road to radio began at a young age, his travel has been long. Read Full Story

STARZ INBLACK GEARS UP FOR BLACK MUSIC MONTH: Snoop, Hancock, Wyclef among specials lined up for June.
*Starz InBlack, the first and only premium movie channel dedicated to meet the entertainment choices of African Americans, will celebrate Black Music Month with a month-long tribute to African American musicians beginning on Saturday, June 2 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). Read Full Story

IF THE SUIT DOESN’T FIT…: L.A. judge denies Goldman’s motion in auction of O.J.’s verdict outfit over lack of proof.
*In the saga surrounding a planned auction of O.J. Simpson’s “not guilty” suit, a Los Angeles County judge on Monday denied a motion from the family of murder victim Ron Goldman to seize the clothing, citing doubts as to whether the suit is legit. Read Full Story

BO DIDDLEY BOUNCES FROM ICU: Musician out of intensive care and into a regular room after suffering stroke.
*Bo Diddley continues to recover from a stroke suffered after a performance eight days ago in Iowa. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Fantasia lauded; BET’s Transmission features R. Kelly and Fabolous; Tyra’s extra curves draw youngins.
*Fantasia Barrino, star of Broadway’s “The Color Purple,” is one of 12 winners of the 63rd annual Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut performances during the 2006-2007 theatrical season. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Tigger’s Celebrity Classic in the ATL; Hollywood Black Film Festival’s ‘Show Business.’
*Former BET Rap City host Big Tigger will host the 6th Annual Celebrity Classic weekend, to be held June 8-10 in Atlanta, GA. Read Full Story

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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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