08-10-07 EUR: Usher's Mama Skipped Wedding For Spa / Vick Dog Chew

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USHER’S MAMA SKIPS WEDDING FOR SPA: Rumors finally put to rest, People confirms Jonetta Patton did not attend nuptials.
*Usher’s mother, Jonetta Patton, chose to spend last Friday at a spa in Atlanta while her famous son was exchanging vows with his fiancée, Tameka Foster. Read Full Story

KANYE WEST TURNS DOWN DEBATE WITH 50 CENT: Rapper-producer calls idea “the stupidest.”
*There will be no televised showdown between rappers Kanye West and 50 Cent over whose upcoming album, both due on Sept. 11, is the hottest. Read Full Story

‘IDOL’ HOPEFUL AUDITIONS THROUGH LABOR PAINS: Pregnant Dallas native refused to budge until she got her big chance.
*Twenty-year-old Antorio Gillon of Dallas, Texas wasn’t going to let anything, not even the birth of her own child, stand in the way of her shot at superstardom. Read Full Story

RUSH HOUR 3’ IN THEATERS: Tucker and Chan reprise action roles.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
The rush is on at the box office this weekend with the release of the much anticipated “Rush Hour 3.” After a six-year hiatus from filmmaking, Chris Tucker rejoins Jackie Chan for the latest in the film franchise, and this time, their respective characters LAPD detective James Carter and Chinese Chief Inspector Lee head to Paris for their latest battle with Chinese mobsters The Triads. Read Full Story

ROBIN ROBERTS SETS RETURN FOR MONDAY: ‘GMA’ anchor ‘feeling great’ following breast cancer surgery last Friday.
*Test results have not come back yet for Robin Roberts following her breast cancer surgery on Aug. 3, but the “Good Morning America” anchor is already planning to return to work on Monday, the show’s spokeswoman said Thursday. Read Full Story

CASTING CALL ANNOUNCED FOR B.I.G. FILM: Producers open up auditions for title role to anyone resembling late rapper.
*Actors and non-actors alike are being sought by producers of an upcoming biopic on the Notorious B.I.G. to play the title role, reports AP. Read Full Story

INTRODUCING THE MICHAEL VICK CHEW TOY: Company already hit with multiple copyright lawsuits; proceeds earmarked for Humane Society.
*A Web site offering a doggie chew toy named after NFL quarterback Michael Vick is the target of several copyright lawsuits – from the NFL, the Atlanta Falcons and Vick himself. Read Full Story

J.LO WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST FIRST HUBBY: Singer awarded nearly $545,000 in case regarding planned tell-all.
*Jennifer Lopez may be $545,000 richer following her victory in a lawsuit against her first husband Ojani Noa. Read Full Story

ROMANY MALCO BOOKS FILM ROLE: ‘Weeds’ actor to play hockey star in Mike Myers film.
*“Weeds” star Romany Malco joins Mike Myers, Jessica Alba and Verne Troyer in the new Paramount comedy "The Love Guru," about an American who was left at the gates of an ashram in India as a child and raised by gurus. Read Full Story

BOBBY AND WHITNEY GO TO THE CRAB SHACK: TV’s favorite ex-couple reunite in Alpharetta Tuesday for some seafood.
*Divorce has not stopped Whitney Houston and her ex-husband Bobby Brown from getting their grub on Tuesday at Joe’s Crab Shack in Alpharetta, GA. Read Full Story

NY JET KERRY RHODES IN WENDY WILLIAMS FILM: NFL star to play college athlete in ‘Queen of Media.”
*Kerry Rhodes of the New York Jets has been cast in "Queen of Media," the upcoming film based on the life of New York radio personality, Wendy Williams. Read Full Story

CED THE ENTERTAINER STARS IN ABC PILOT: Comic plays husband of woman who comes into instant money.
*Comedic-actor Ced the Entertainer returns to series television in a new as-yet-untitled pilot for ABC. Read Full Story

HANK AARON BEATS BARRY BONDS IN RATINGS RACE: Over 4 million more viewers watched Aaron pass Babe Ruth in 74.
*As Barry Bonds was scoring his 757th career home run Wednesday night in San Francisco, Nielsen was busy crunching the ratings numbers between his historic 756th homer on Tuesday to break Hank Aaron’s home run record, and Aaron’s televised 715th home run on April 8, 1974, to surpass Babe Ruth. Read Full Story

CELTICS WANT REGGIE MILLER OUT OF RETIREMENT: Former Pacer says he’s ‘flattered,’ but enjoying his role as a TV analyst.
*The Boston Celtics are desperate for another title. According to ESPN.com, the NBA franchise has had serious talks with retired player Reggie Miller to take a break from his new career as an analyst for TNT and join the squad in its quest for an unprecedented 17th NBA crown. Read Full Story

COMMON FINALLY ‘FINDING’ TOP OF BILLBOARD: New album is rapper’s first ever No. 1 debut; Mandisa debuts in top 50; Kingston tops singles chart again.
*Turns out it has taken “Forever” for Common to open at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Read Full Story

UNIVERSAL MUSIC BACKS HIP HOP WEB SITE: Acquisition of Loud.com part of company’s move to expand opportunities for its artists.
*Universal Music Group said Wednesday it has acquired a stake in the operator of urban social networking Web site Loud.com. Read Full Story

WATLEY, HATHAWAY, JAMES TO WORK LB JAZZ FEST: Albright, Whalum also on board for event’s 20th anniversary.
*Jody Watley, Lalah Hathaway and Leela James are among those scheduled to perform at the 20th annual Long Beach Jazz Festival, which runs tonight through Aug. 12 at Rainbow Lagoon Park. Read Full Story

NEW WU-TANG ALBUM DUE IN NOVEMBER: Group to drop comeback album on revamped Loud Records.
*The Wu-Tang Clan has chosen Nov. 18 for the release of their anticipated new album, “The 8 Diagrams,” reports Billboard.com. Read Full Story

TIMBALAND PROMISES ‘HOT’ MADONNA ALBUM: Producer says he’s taking things back to days of ‘Lucky Star.’
*After delivering his Midas touch to the careers of pop singers Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake, super-producer Timberland hopes his work on Madonna’s forthcoming album will be just as golden. Read Full Story

KELLY ROWLAND DISCUSSES NEW ALBUM: Singer sits down with AP in advance of new single feat. Snoop Dogg.
*Kelly Rowland says she’s still getting used to basking in the entire spotlight, rather than just one third as part of Destiny’s Child. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Rescue Dawn
By Kam Williams
*Dieter Dengler (1938-2001) was born in the Black Forest region of Germany where, as a young boy, he watched Allied planes fly over his hometown during World War II. Read Full Story

FOUR TOPS PLAN NEW ALBUM FOR 2008: Motown vets whet appetites with current single.
*The Four Tops have are excited about their new single, “East Coast, West Coast,” which was just released through the Jenny Jenny Records label owned by Little Richard's goddaughter Jenice Smith, reports Billboard.com. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
Daddy Day Camp (PG for bodily function humor and mild epithets) Eddie Murphy, Steve Zahn and the rest of the of the original cast has been replaced for this sequel to Daddy Day Care about the comedy-of-errors which ensue when a couple of fathers (Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Paul Rae) find themselves over their heads trying to maintain order at a summer camp run a muck. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Vince Young online; Beyonce’s fall still in demand; Lexus hires black ad agency; Lathan covers Heart & Soul; ‘Sweet’ Rashad; Blues in Frisco.
*Circuit City Stores, Inc. announced Thursday that Madden NFL 08 Cover Athlete Vince Young has signed on to participate in a live online forum at http://www.circuitcity.com to help celebrate the Aug. 14 launch of the eagerly-awaited video game. Read Full Story

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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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