07-12-07 EURextra: Diddy's Ex, Kim Porter, Speaks Out About Breakup

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DIDDY'S EX SPEAKS OUT: Kim Porter issues statement about breakup.
*It was short and to the point, but at least she's saying something for the record. Through her rep, Marvet Britto, Kim Porter says: "After ten years, I have decided to end my on-again/off-again relationship with Sean Diddy' Combs ..." Read Full Story

NE-YO SAYS NO TO KARRINE STEFFANS: Denies They ever hooked up
Backstage at the Essence Music Festival, R&B Singer Ne-Yo is denying claims that he is romantically linked to music video star and author Karrine Steffans, saying her accounts in King Magazine of a relationship with him are false. Read Full Story

TI KING OF BILLBOARD: New CD Sets Record; rapper also says 'N-Word' not dead
*Rapper T.I. could claim to be more than just the King of the South after grabbing the number one spot on the Billboard 200 with the debut of his latest CD. Read Full Story

OH LAWD, MISS JONES DISHES ON RHYMES IN MEMOIR: 'Busta's lovemaking was not for the timid or faint of heart.'
*Busta Rhymes is probably kicking himself for becoming involved with of all people, motor mouth radio host Miss Jones. The NY Daily News is reporting that she's written a tell-all book called "Have You Met Miss Jones? The Life and Loves of Radio's Most Controversial Diva (Ballantine)." Read Full Story

TEEN CHOICE AWARDS ANNOUNCE NOMINEES: J-Hud, Sanjaya Ne-Yo, Beyonce, make the list.
*One 2007 Oscar winner, one “American Idol” enigma and a slew of usual suspects have received nominations for Teen Choice Awards, to be held Aug. 26 and broadcast live on Fox. Read Full Story

WAYANS FAMILY PLANS CALIFORNIA MOVIE STUDIO: Family Project Could Create Hundreds Of Jobs.
*The Wayans brothers continue their quest to open a movie studio in Oakland, CA. They are in negotiations with members of the Oakland City Council to develop a 70-acre lot formerly used as a U.S. Army base. Read Full Story

JESSE JACKSON SPEAKS ON BEHALF OF BARRY BONDS: Says MLB Giving Bonds The Cold Shoulder
*The number of people willing to condemn MLB’s Barry Bonds accused of taking performance enhancing steroids is countless, but Jesse Jackson is coming to the athlete’s defense. “There’s no reason to condemn him,” said Jackson, “If you can’t prove it, embrace him and his record. The record speaks for itself.” Read Full Story

OLD SCHOOL R&B GROUP BACK WITH NEW CD: Hope New Members Attract New Fans
*Members of the R&B Group Kool and the Gang hope “cool” is timeless. It’s been ten years since the group recorded a studio album and even longer since they had a hit song. But they’re gearing up for their latest release called “Still Kool” in stores now. Read Full Story

DUI CHARGES DROPPED AGAINST MCNAIR: Family Member Sentenced To Two Days In Jail
*Drunk driving charges have been dropped against Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair. And charges against his brother-in-law have been reduced to reckless driving. Charges were filed last May when McNair was a passenger in his own vehicle driven by his brother in Nashville, TN. Police say they were stopped for speeding. Read Full Story

AFENI SHAKUR FIRE UPDATE: How the incident happened is still a mystery.
*Authorities in North Carolina still don’t know the cause of the fire that destroyed the home of Tupac Shakur’s mother, Afeni Shakur-Davis and her family. Read Full Story

AFROMAN TOKES ON FILM PROJECT: Rapper prepares spoof of Terry McMillan film.
*Afroman, the rapper behind the 2001 novelty hit “Because I Get High,” is moving his love of marijuana to the big screen in a planned spoof of the 1995 film “Waiting to Exhale.” Read Full Story

KEITH DAVID TO VOICE BAD GUY IN DISNEY’S ‘FROG’: Actor cast as nemesis of studio’s first black princess.
*The distinctive and unmistakable pipes of actor Keith David will give life to the villain of Dr. Facilier in Walt Disney Pictures' animated musical, "The Princess and the Frog." Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Attack of the 50 Foot Woman
By Kam Williams
*Attack of the 50 Foot Woman is a sci-fi horror thriller which was Originally released in 1958, back when such black & white mutant movies were all the rage. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: The Last Stand
By Kam Williams
*What is life like for a struggling, African-American stand-up comic who's trying to make the jump from the Chitlin' Circuit to the big time? Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Usher & Tameka marriage moved up; Why the Boss didn't sing at BET Awards; Cheadle gets another gig; Rangel Denies He's Been 'Dating'
*According to the NY Post's Page Six, Usher and Tameka Foster's walk down the aisle is being expedited. Reportedly, the couple plan to wed at a private house in the Hamptons by the end of this month. 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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