07-25-07 EUR: Hear the 'Hot Ghetto' EURcast / R. Kelly Trial Finally Begins

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JURY SELECTION FINALLY BEGINS IN R. KELLY TRIAL: Singer in court Friday for brief hearing.
*Another small step toward R. Kelly’s child pornography trial was taken Friday with the beginning of jury selection, reports the Chicago Tribune. Read Full Story

OPRAH WINFREY IS TV’S HIGHEST PAID STAR: Talk show host beats Simon Cowell and Judge Judy on TV Guide’s list.
*It should come as no surprise that Oprah Winfrey is the top earning television star in the U.S., with a $260 million yearly salary as host and supervising producer of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Read Full Story

TUPAC ESTATE VS. DEATH ROW: Afeni Shakur files injunction to keep label from releasing rapper’s songs from the vault.
*The estate of late rapper Tupac Shakur, run by his mother Afeni Shakur, has filed an injunction against his former label in federal bankruptcy court to try and keep the label from putting out his unreleased music. Read Full Story

A 'HOT GHETTO' EURCAST: We put you in the BET session of the Television Critics Assn Press Tour as execs try to defend its controversial new series.
BET's turn at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Beverly Hills began with a gospel choir greeting journalists to a traditional soul food lunch of catfish, mac & cheese, a barbeque chicken sandwich and iced tea. Read Full Story

SHEMAR MOORE ON PROBATION FOR SPEEDING CASE: Actor takes plea deal, has choice of wearing SCRAM bracelet.
*Fresh from the fallout over his gay beach photos in the nude, Shemar Moore is back in the headlines with the announcement of his punishment after pleading no contest in an alcohol-related speeding case. Read Full Story

JAMIE FOXX ESCAPES EXTRA DRAMA IN LAWSUIT: Stylist tried to expand nonpayment action to include mistreatment allegations.
*A stylist suing Jamie Foxx for nonpayment was unsuccessful in her attempt to expand the lawsuit Monday to include allegations that he also mistreated her. Read Full Story

BARRY BONDS’ EX LOVER TO TELL ALL: Kimberly Bell to discuss their relationship in November Playboy.
*Kimberly Bell, a former mistress of Barry Bonds and star witness in the government’s perjury investigation of the slugger, said Monday she will provide details about their relationship in the November issue of Playboy magazine. Read Full Story

J.LO AND HUBBY FORMALLY ANNOUNCE TOUR: Tickets for Sept. 29th launch in Atlantic City go on sale next month.
*Days after Marc Anthony told Billboard.com that he was planning a joint tour with his wife, Jennifer Lopez, the couple has announced they will officially hit the road together this fall. Read Full Story

MARCUS ALLEN IRKS PENTHOUSE PET: Woman says he’s being a bugaboo. His lawyer says it’s the other way around.
*The New York Post is reporting that former NFL star and 1981 Heisman Trophy winner, Marcus Allen, has completely creeped out the June 2007 Penthouse Pet, Kimberly Williams. Read Full Story

DIDDY DROPS BREAKUP SONG ABOUT PORTER: Plus, lawsuit accusing mogul of assault thrown out.
*Sean “Diddy” Combs was quick with a musical response addressing his recent breakup with longtime girlfriend Kim Porter. Read Full Story

TONY YAYO REJECTS PLEA DEAL: Rapper turns down offer of nine months in jail for slapping 14-year-old by.
*G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo turned down an offer Tuesday of spending nine months behind bars in exchange for pleading guilty to slapping the 14-year-old son of his rap rival. Read Full Story

COSBY SPEAKS AT PRISON GRADUATION: Comic entertains men who earn GEDs at Connecticut institution.
*Comedian Bill Cosby had inmates at Connecticut’s Enfield at Willard-Cybulski Correctional Institution laughing out loud during the graduation ceremony of 27 men who had earned their high school equivalency diplomas or GEDs. Read Full Story

MICHAEL BAISDEN NOVEL HEADED TO BIG SCREEN: Carl Franklin to direct film adaptation of ‘Maintenance Man.’
*Screen Gems has chosen director Carl Franklin to helm “The Maintenance Man,” a novel from nationally-syndicated radio personality Michael Baisden about a gigolo in existential crisis. Read Full Story

VIN DIESEL’S ‘BABYLON’ BAILED OUT BY FINANCE CO.: But actor’s camp says it’s no big deal.
*Vin Diesel’s people are downplaying a recent report that his new science fiction flick, “Babylon A.D.,” had to be rescued by an insurance company after going way over budget. Read Full Story

MUSIQ SOULCHILD LAUNCHES LUVANMUSIQ TOUR: Singer to grace clubs and theaters through September.
*Musiq Soulchild will take his music to fans across the country on the Luvanmusiq Tour, which plays the second of a two-night stand tonight at the House of Blues in New Orleans. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
By Kam Williams
*For years, Brooklyn firefighters Larry Valentine (Kevin James) and Chuck Levine (Adam Sandler) have been best friends, at least on the job, even though they lead very different private lives. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Unconscious (Inconscientes)
By Kam Williams
*It is Barcelona in 1913, a time when much of the world was inspired by Sigmund Freud to abandon Victorianism for much less repressed attitudes about sexuality. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Lisa Bonet’s baby; Lester Holt’s pad; Strahan & Murphy; ‘Nick Cannon’s Star Camp.’
*The Web site Celebrity Baby Blog is reporting that Lisa Bonet, 39, gave birth to a baby girl with 27-year-old boyfriend, Jason Momoa, an actor best known for his work on “Stargate Atlantis.” It’s the first child for Momoa and second for the actress, whose has an 18-year-old daughter, Zoe, with singer Lenny Kravitz. As of press time, the couple had yet to choose a name for the baby. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Dash sells home; Cassie steps up; Special K vs. Rick Rubin; Mos Def's Fitness Expo; Babyface's album.
*Rap mogul Damon Dash has sold his home in Southern California’s Benedict Canyon for $3.6 million, reports the Los Angeles Times. The Spanish villa, with accents of Moroccan designs, served as their home for five years. Built in 1999, the four-bedroom, seven-bathroom home is 5,800 with a loggia entry, an eat-in kitchen, a media room, three fireplaces and a pool. 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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