08-17-07 EUR: Eddie Murphy to Sue Mel B? / Jay-Z is Hip Hop's Richest

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JAY-Z IS HIP HOP’S RICHEST: 50 Cent follows close behind in Forbes’ Top 20 ‘Cash Kings’ list.
*It’s no surprise that Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter – who stacks money as a rap artist, as the president of Def Jam, as the co-owner of NBA’s New Jersey Nets and through various other ventures – is the richest man in hip hop according to a new tally from Forbes.com. Read Full Story

FOXY BROWN RACKS UP MORE CHARGES: But there are two sides to every story. Foxy’s mom says she was provoked.
*Foxy Brown has a new assault case to go along with her new record deal. The rapper, born Inga Marchand, was charged Wednesday with assault and possession of a weapon for allegedly hitting a neighbor with her BlackBerry. Read Full Story

EDDIE MURPHY PREPARES TO SUE MEL B?: WENN says his lawyers also sent cease and desist letter demanding she stop talking about him in the press.
*World Entertainment News Network is reporting that Eddie Murphy is threatening to sue his ex-girlfriend Melanie Brown for extortion and defamation, and is demanding in a cease and desist letter that she stop using his name during interviews. Read Full Story

MICHAEL VICK NEGOTIATING PLEA DEAL: Pressure mounts for QB to take prosecution’s offer and cut losses.
*Michael Vick and his attorneys were still negotiating with federal prosecutors Thursday, hoping to strike a deal on a plea agreement regarding his federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

TYRA’S TALK SHOW BOOKS BARACK OBAMA: Segment to tape Sept. 27 in host’s new Manhattan studios.
*”The Tyra Banks Show” has announced that it will feature Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama in an episode to be taped Sept. 27 in New York, reports AP. Read Full Story

‘EVERYBODY HATES’ SHAR JACKSON: Actress to guest star on CW’s ‘Chris’ as young mother who gets schooled by Rochelle.
*Shar Jackson, the mother of two children by Kevin Federline, is currently filming a guest-starring role on the CW’s “Everybody Hates Chris,” according to People magazine. Read Full Story

NEIGHBORS REJOICE AFTER SNOOP SELLS HOME: Police said his loud music was disrupting nearby home owners.
*Snoop Dogg has sold his sprawling home in Claremont, Calif. and his neighbors couldn’t be happier. Read Full Story

KINGS, KINGSTON WEAR BILLBOARD CROWNS: Sean’s ‘Beautiful Girls’ rules Hot 100; UGK reigns on album chart.
*Royalty is running rampant atop the Billboard charts. UGK scores its best sales week ever with the No. 1 debut of their new album “Underground Kingz,” while Sean Kingston continues to lead the Hot 100 singles pack with his debut smash, “Beautiful Girls.” Read Full Story

WE REMEMBER MAX ROACH: Innovative percussionist died Wednesday in Manhattan following long illness.
*Max Roach, a pioneer of the unconventional percussion that ushered in the bebop era of jazz, died Wednesday night after a long illness at a hospital in Manhattan, said Cem Kurosman, spokesman for Blue Note Records. He was 83. Read Full Story

LONDON WOMAN LOSES COURT BATTLE OVER MIJAC’S KIDS: Nona Paris Lola Jackson was denied custody by a Los Angeles judge.
*Nona Paris Lola Jackson is still trying to say that she’s the biological mother of Michael Jackson’s three kids, and for the umpteenth time, a court has told her she needs more evidence to prove her case. Read Full Story

ROSARIO DAWSON GOES DIGITAL FOR SCI-FI SERIES: Actress to produce and star in live-action/motion-capture animation project.
*Rosario Dawson steps into the digital entertainment genre with a deal to produce and star in "The Gemini Division," a live-action/motion-capture animation online sci-fi series. Read Full Story

MOS DEF GETS INTO SCUFFLE WITH PAPARAZZI: Shoving jumps off after rapper ‘asked nicely’ for photographer to erase photo.
*Mos Def tried to explain to a photographer that it was disrespectful to shove a camera in his face and start snapping away, especially since they don’t know each other. Read Full Story

JAMIE FOXX GOING 'SOLO': Oscar winner signs to star in new musical biopic
*Never let it be said that Jamie Foxx doesn't know what side his bread is buttered on. The actor/singer/comedian is returning to the genre that won him an Oscar. Read Full Story

CHRISTOPHER 'KID' REID'S RESURGENCE: Former rapper turned comedian has quite a few balls up in the air.
*When it comes to the entertainment industry, when someone says 'Whatever happened to that guy?' more often than not that is an indicator of the direction that person's career has gone ... to the point at which no one can ascertain his whereabouts. Those that may not have been paying attention, may have relegated Chris 'Kid' Reid into that category. Read Full Story

QUEEN LATIFAH ANNOUNCES DATES FOR ‘LIGHT’ TOUR: Entertainer to hit the road next month behind upcoming album.
*Queen Latifah is preparing a U.S. tour to promote her upcoming album, "Trav'lin' Light," a collection of American pop, jazz and blues standards for the jazz label Verve. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Ellen’s ‘Big Show’; Warren G on MTV; Pitt denies rumors; Ejiofor a ‘Black Panther?’; P.E. in Beijing; ‘Scorpion’ needs mixed folk.
*Ellen DeGeneres will host the upcoming TBS variety special “Ellen's Really Big Show,” which will feature stand-up comedy and musical acts and footage from the HBO Comedy Festival, where Chris Rock is among the confirmed performers. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: FAMU coach fired; Tiger Woods reveals golf course plan; Seacrest out…at the Super Bowl.
*Florida A&M basketball coach Mike Gillespie was fired Tuesday, less than three months after he was charged with misdemeanor stalking. 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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