07-13-07 EUR: Usher Addresses Rumors About Tameka

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USHER ADDRESSES RUMORS ABOUT TAMEKA: Singer writes open letter to People answering one rumor at a time.
*Usher has sent an open letter to People magazine addressing the rumors regarding his relationship with fiancé Tameka Foster – from their rumored wedding date being moved up from the fall to this month – to Tom Joyner’s claim that Usher threatened him. Read Full Story

BRANDY AND QUENTIN BACK TOGETHER?: E! spotted them holding hands at a Las Vegas nightclub.
*E! Online is reporting that Brandy may be back with her ex-fiance Quentin Richardson of the New York Knicks after the two were spotted together Wednesday night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino's Body English nightclub in Las Vegas. Read Full Story

KANYE WEST TRIES TO MAKE NICE WITH EVEL KNIEVEL: Both agree to settle lawsuit with mediation.
*A mediator has been called in to settle a 2006 lawsuit filed against Kanye West by Evel Knievel, the famous daredevil who didn’t appreciate being spoofed by the rapper in his video for “Touch the Sky. Read Full Story

DON CHEADLE TALKS THE ‘TALK’: Actor stars as infamous radio DJ.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*Academy-Award nominated actor Don Cheadle stars in the new film “Talk To Me” opening this weekend in NYC, LA, DC and select cities; it opens nationally August 3rd. Read Full Story

LADAINIAN TOMLINSON SCORES FOUR ESPY AWARDS: San Diego running back also picked as athlete of the year.
*San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson picked up four ESPY awards at ESPN’s annual ceremony Wednesday night in Los Angeles, including athlete of the year over nominees LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, Wimbledon champion Roger Federer and Tiger Woods. Read Full Story

DIDDY BITS: Mogul searches for assistant on YouTube; joins lineup of THISDAY.
*Freshly split from his ex-girlfriend and babymama Kim Porter, Sean “Diddy” Combs is moving on with his professional life with a fresh search for a new personal assistant, as well as his addition to the lineup of Nigeria’s annual THISDAY festival. Read Full Story

MASTER P REPLACES BILL CLINTON AS NAACP YOUTH SPEAKER: Former President cancels at the last minute.
*Master P is used to filling in for folks at the last minute. The founder of No Limit records ended up stumbling through ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” when his son, Lil’ Romeo was injured and had to pull out. Read Full Story

LIL’ KIM TO RAISE FUNDS FOR MUSICARES: Rapper contributes to silent auction for Grammy’s On the Hill ceremony.
*Lil’ Kim’s charity foundation, Lil’ Kim Cares, will team with MusiCares to raise funds for the silent auction being held at the Grammy’s On The Hill Ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 5 at the Willard Continental. Read Full Story

CHARLES DUTTON IN DIRECTOR’S CHAIR FOR LIFETIME FILM: Actor to also star in true story of inspirational prison guard.
*Charles Dutton will star in and direct the Lifetime original movie "Racing for Time," based on the true story of a prison guard who creates an unconventional sports program for some of the toughest and most violent female offenders at a juvenile correctional facility. Read Full Story

KELLY ROWLAND’S RED CARPET ACTIVITY: Jay-Z uses Beyonce as a diversion; Michelle Williams joins ‘RoboHo’ debate.
*On the red carpet of Kelly Rowland’s album release party for “Ms. Kelly,” spies caught Jay-Z giving the paparazzi the slip by using his girlfriend, Beyonce, as a diversion. Read Full Story

NICOLE BROWN’S FAMILY WANTS OJ BOOK MONEY: Victim’s relative follows Goldmans in pursuit of potential profits.
*The family of Nicole Brown Simpson has filed papers seeking a share of money from O.J. Simpson’s scrapped book “If I Did It” after finding out a proposed federal bankruptcy court settlement would be awarded solely to the estate of Ron Goldman. Read Full Story

MATHEW KNOWLES ‘JAMZ’ WITH THE KIDDIES: Beyonce’s daddy launches line of hip hop-inspired toys.
*Mathew Knowles' Music World Entertainment and Planet Toys are teaming to launch the first ever hip-hop/rhythm inspired toy line for babies and preschoolers. Read Full Story

EUR VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Kwaku demonstrates how the extraordinary iPhone works via the My World Podcast
*Get your laugh on -- or scratch your head in curiosity -- by checking out videos we come across that we think are worth sharing. Read Full Story

FILM/TV NEWS: No ‘24’ in Africa; sexy Halle; Malinda at NAACP Convention; Milian on ABC Fam.
*TV Guide is reporting that executives at Fox have scrapped the entire story line for the upcoming 7th season of “24” which was supposed to take place in Africa. Apparently, the budget was too expensive for producers, who at one point even thought about finding a Los Angeles location to sub for Africa. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Nicole Richie trial delayed; Lil Fizz CD; drunk Bobby; Keyshia’s CD; 5th Dimension compilation
*Nicole Richie’s legal team won their bid to postpone her DUI trial so that an expert defense witness can testify. A Glendale Superior Court judge agreed Wednesday to begin the proceedings on Aug. 16. The 25-year-old is facing four days to a year in jail if convicted. Cops stopped the “The Simple Life” star after folks on a Los Angeles freeway saw her driving the wrong way. Read Full Story

MAGAZINE BITS: Essence men of August; new Web site for Black Enterprise.
*Athletes Braylon Edwards, Dhani Jones and Kerry Rhodes team for the joint cover of Essence's August "Do Right Men" issue, on stands now. Inside, the trio discusses their various charitable and environmental projects. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
Captivity (R for graphic violence, grisly images, profanity, sexuality and torture) Erotic thriller about a famous cover girl (Elisha Cuthbert) and a chauffeur (Daniel Gillies) who fall madly in love with each other while imprisoned in the dungeon of a sadistic serial killer. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
By Kam Williams
*The task of adapting the fifth in the best selling series of children's books was entrusted to David Yates, ostensibly on the strength of Sex Traffic, his made-for-TV movie about the global prostitution business which won eight BAFTA Awards in 2005. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: JazzFest West; Celeb Bowling Challenge; BET’s RapitUp; TASF’s Shoulders of Giants; 3 Mo’ Tenors; UniverSoul Circus.
*Erykah Badu, Brian McKnight and KEM will perform at the 12th Annual JazzFest West, formerly the Old Pasadena JazzFest, slated for July 21 and 22 at Bonelli Park in San Dimas, CA. Stanley Clarke, Euge Groove and The Average White Band are also on the bill. The event is to take place from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. General admission tickets are $45 per day or $75 for a two-day pass. 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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