08-06-07 EUR: Drama, Drama, Drama Surrounds Gerald Levert's Estate

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DRAMA SURROUNDS GERALD LEVERT’S ESTATE: Legal battle between singer’s cousin and two baby mamas.
*The estate of Gerald Levert is caught up in a hot legal mess that involves his cousin and executor of the estate on one side, and two women who had children with the singer on the other. Read Full Story

ALLRED: ACKNOWLEDGING ANGEL IRIS ISN’T ENOUGH: Mel B’s lawyer responds to Eddie Murphy’s statement regarding baby.
*It’s all well and good that Eddie Murphy has released a statement acknowledging paternity of his daughter with ex-girlfriend Melanie Brown, but her attorney Gloria Allred has the attitude of “yeah…and?” Read Full Story

VA TECH FAMILIES PROTEST NAS: Rapper’s violent lyrics viewed as counterproductive for planned concert.
*Several parents of victims from the Virginia Tech shooting are upset over the announcement of Nas as part of a free concert designed to lift morale on campus and within the surrounding community. Read Full Story

SURPRISE! URSH AND TAMEKA ARE MARRIED: Couple got hitched Saturday in Atlanta. Jonetta was in the building.
*Six days after Usher called off his wedding ceremony at the 11th hour, the singer and his pregnant fiancée, Tameka Foster, are now husband and wife. Read Full Story

JAMES BROWN SUDDENLY HAS TWO MORE KIDS: DNA testing on folks making claims proves two are telling the truth.
*Of the numerous DNA testing on folks claiming to be offspring of James Brown, at least two tests have come back positive, according to Buddy Dallas, a longtime advisor for the late entertainer. Read Full Story

LIONEL RICHIE SAYS NICOLE IS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY: Singer comments on daughter’s handling of DUI punishment.
*Lionel Richie sat down with Usmagazine.com recently to discuss his troubled, jail-bound daughter, Nicole Richie. Read Full Story

RICK FOX AND AMC TEAM FOR HOOPS DRAMA: Former LA Laker to executive produce film set in world of pro basketball.
*Cable channel AMC double teams with former Los Angeles Lakers star Rick Fox to develop a drama series that explores the public and private lives of professional basketball players. Read Full Story

ROBIN ROBERTS HOME AFTER ‘VERY SUCCESSFUL’ SURGERY: ‘GMA’ anchor awaits results of follow-up tests.
*“Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts had “very successful” surgery for breast cancer Friday and is now resting at home, announced a rep for ABC. Read Full Story

VING RHAMES’ MAULED CARETAKER IDENTIFIED: Plus, police say heart attack may have been cause of death.
*The man who died in a vicious dog attack at the home of actor Ving Rhames was identified Saturday as 40-year-old Los Angeles resident Jacob Adams. The exact cause of death, however, may not have been due to the actual dog bites. Read Full Story

SARAH JESSICA PARKER’S ‘BUTTER’ LAUNCHES RACE CONF.: Film opens two-day event next month in Atlanta.
“Spinning Into Butter,” a film starring Sarah Jessica Parker that explores issues of race and cultural stereotyping, will kick off the upcoming National Conference on Race, Reparation and Reconciliation Sept. 14 in Atlanta, reports Daily Variety. Read Full Story

‘IF I DID IT’ GHOST WRITER SPEAKS OUT: Pablo Fenjves disputes OJ’s claim of being passive during chapter involving double murder.
*Pablo Fenjves, the ghost writer for O.J. Simpson’s cancelled book “If I Did It,” is contradicting comments made last week by the ex-NFL star who claims to have had little to do with the tone and direction of the book. Read Full Story

CHINA OFFICIALLY PASSES ON ‘RUSH HOUR 3’: Country only accepts 20 foreign films per year.
*Not even the presence of Chinese superstar Jackie Chan in “Rush Hour 3” could persuade the country’s government to accept the film as one of 20 foreign movies allowed to screen in its theaters this year. Read Full Story

BARRY BONDS CRACKS 755TH IN SAN DIEGO: Slugger ties Hank Aaron’s HR record; goes for 756 today against the Nats.
*Amidst a constant swirl of steroid rumors, San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds hit his 755th career home run Saturday to tie Hank Aaron’s long-standing record. Read Full Story

IRVIN, THOMAS, SANDERS ENTER NFL HALL OF FAME: Ceremony held in Canton on Saturday.
*Michael Irvin, Thurman Thomas and Charlie Sanders were among the six NFL veterans inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during a ceremony Saturday night in Canton, Ohio. Read Full Story

STEVIE WONDER ANNOUNCES FIRST TOUR IN 10 YEARS: ‘A Wonder Summer’s Night” kicks off Aug. 23 in San Diego.
*During a press conference in Los Angeles Thursday, Stevie Wonder announced plans for a 13-city tour next month that will mark his first his major outing in more than a decade. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Ratner’s black ‘Ocean’s 11’; Brady’s ‘Lyrics’ in the fall; Rodriguez joins ‘Avatar.’
*During interviews for “Rush Hour 3” last week, director Brett Ratner said he’s trying to get his “Rush Hour” star Chris Tucker to star in an all-black heist movie he’s planning with Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: MiJac puts ‘Love’ in diapers; Banner exits ‘Bells’; Kanye to rock Sweden; we remember Davis; Madonna’s adoption woes.
*Michael Jackson has surprised John Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono by allowing the Beatles’ song “All You Need is Love” to be used by pharmaceutical and cosmetics firm Proctor & Gamble for use in an ad for Luvs diapers, reports the New York Daily News. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Tiger wins in Akron; NBA announces schedule; Adu officially in Portugal;
*Tiger Woods dominated the field to win his sixth Bridgestone Invitation at Firestone Sunday in Akron, Ohio. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: The Bourne Ultimatum
By Kam Williams
*Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) is a man without a past. After being found floating in the Mediterranean off the coast of Italy several years ago, he has been on an earnest quest in search for his identity. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: I Think I Love My Wife
By Kam Williams
*On the surface, it sure looks like Richard Cooper (Chris Rock) is living the American Dream. By day, he's a very successful investment banker in midtown Manhattan. Evenings, he retreats to the suburbs where he is welcomed home by his loving wife (Gina Torres) and kids. 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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