06-20-07 EUR: O. J.'s Canceled Book Leaked / Tiger Becomes Daddy

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O.J.’S CANCELED BOOK LEAKED ONLINE: Disturbing passages detail ‘hypothetical’ murders of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman.
*You knew this day was coming. TMZ.com has gotten its hands on a manuscript of O.J. Simpson’s cancelled book “If I Did It,” where he discusses in “hypothetical terms” how he would have killed his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ronald Goldman. Read Full Story

DAMON WAYANS LEAVES TEXAS FANS HANGING: Comic walks out in a huff after friends are hassled at the door.
*Comedian Damon Wayans took his personal frustrations out on fans in El Paso, Texas last weekend when he left the venue just five minutes before his Saturday gig was to begin. Read Full Story

SHAR VS. STAR OVER PREGNANCY CLAIMS: Actress hires lawyer over tabloid’s claim that she’s pregnant.
*Asking Shar Jackson if she’s really carrying a third baby by ex-boyfriend Kevin Federline is one thing. Asking her kids, however, is a no-no that brings her dwindling patience with the rumor to a screeching halt. Read Full Story

CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER AND HIS COMEDIC CHAOS: On the set of 'The Better Man'
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*On the set of the upcoming Malcolm D. Lee film “The Better Man,” co-star Cedric the Entertainer took some time out to talk and joke with reporters about the new film and the possibility of hitting the road for a comedy tour. Read Full Story

MARA BROCK-AKIL, HUSBAND PACT WITH WEINSTEIN CO.: ‘Girlfriends’ duo to produce film for shingle’s urban banner.
*The Weinstein Co. has signed husband-and-wife producing/directing team Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil to a writing, producing and directing deal under its urban banner, Our Stories Films. Read Full Story

QUINCY JONES EYES PRODUCT LINES: Producer’s team actively scouting branding opportunities.
*Music veteran Quincy Jones is looking to slap his name on a variety of lifestyle products and digital media sources as part of a major branding initiative kicking off at this week’s Licensing International trade show in New York. Read Full Story

TIGER WOODS BECOMES A FATHER: Stork drops a baby girl early Monday morning.
*Just hours after Father’s Day, Tiger Woods became one himself when his wife Elin Nordegren gave birth to their first child early Monday. Read Full Story

ISAIAH WASHINGTON MOVING ON: Ousted ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star now focusing on Africa.
*Isaiah Washington took part in last weekend’s African Union Summit Promoting African American Interest in Africa in Beverly Hills on Friday, an event representing the actor’s primary focus now that he is no longer a part of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy.” Read Full Story

ROBERT WISDOM JOINS WENTWORTH IN ‘PRISON’: Actor rules Panama jail in Fox drama’s new season.
*Actor Robert Wisdom, fresh from his memorable role as “Bunny” on HBO’s "The Wire," will join the cast of Fox’s hit series “Prison Break” when it returns for a third season this fall. Read Full Story

NAOMI CAMPBELL CASHES IN ON BAD REPUTATION: Model pokes fun of anger issues in Dunkin’ Donuts spot.
*Naomi Campbell just shot a commercial for Dunkin’ Donuts in which she perpetuates her image as a cell phone-throwing, assistant-beating diva unable to control her rage. Read Full Story

50 CENT’S EX-GIRL EYES VITAMINWATER MONEY: Shaniqua’s lawyers say big paycheck should be on the table in current child support case.
*The huge cash windfall coming to 50 Cent from the sale of his stake in VitaminWater has piqued the interest of lawyers for the mother of his child, Shaniqua Tompkins. Read Full Story

BARACK OBAMA APOLOGIZES FOR HILLARY MEMO: Democrat said joke about her ties to India was ‘dumb mistake.’
*Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is in the midst of controversy over a memo sent out by his staff that pokes fun at rival Hillary Clinton’s financial ties to India. Read Full Story

EUR FEEDBACK: Background on your (06-19-07) story about D.L. Hughley
"Mr. Bailey, I don't know if you know this, but the DL Hughley protests in Fort Worth were spearheaded by Black bloggers. I also have links to video of Neon Dieon Sanders and his wife being confronted by the protesters as they try to creep out of Hughley's performance." Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Daddy's Little Girls
By Kam Williams
*Julia (Gabrielle Union) is a hotshot attorney with a corner officer in downtown Atlanta and a pricey condo with a breathtaking view of the city. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: DOA: Dead or Alive
By Kam Williams
*Ordinarily, a compromise of sorts is struck when a computer game is turned into a movie, as most such adaptations fail either to follow the feature film format or to deliver a viable screen version of the joystick experience. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Suge a new man; Ike laments ‘What’s Love’; Blaxican indicted.
*Readers of Sunday’s Washington Post Style section were greeted with a full above-the-fold photo of Marion “Suge” Knight and a rather lengthy article from staff writer Teresa Wiltz. Read Full Story

MO' MUSIC BITS: Jackson’s rabid fans; Clash manager’s N-word; Bundles retaliation murder?
*A new UK-based poll reveals that Michael Jackson fans are the most fiercely loyal of any celebrity fan base, including devotees of Ozzy Osbourne and the Rolling Stones. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Kodjoe’s a ‘Trooper’; Kelley wants Sammy.
*Boris Kodjoe has been cast in the upcoming straight-to-DVD film, “Starship Troopers: Marauder,” reports filmmaker.co.za. Jean-Claude van Damme stars in the project, which begins shooting in Cape Town, South Africa next month. Read Full Story

MO' FILM/TV BITS: Richie flirts with jail; ‘Pride’s Brandon Fobbs; ‘And Then Came Love’ DVD.
*“Simple Life” co-star Nicole Richie is due in court on July 11 to face her latest DUI charge. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Keith David in Central Park; Cheadle film via Going.com; Marion Anderson Award to Gere.
*Keith David will play the role of Oberon in the Public Theater's forthcoming Central Park production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, the second and final production of Shakespeare in the Park's "Summer of Love." 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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