08-22-07 EUR: Judge Allows R. Kelly Sex-Tape to be Shown

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R. KELLY’S SEX TAPE TO BE SHOWN: Judge upholds earlier ruling to allow media and public to view alleged smoking gun.
*The judge in R. Kelly’s forthcoming child pornography trial upheld his earlier ruling to allow the media and public to see the videotape that allegedly shows the singer having sex with an underage girl. Read Full Story

COLOR PURPLE IS WEARING FANTASIA OUT: Broadway star physically drained by role, but loving it nonetheless.
*You’d think the hectic, sleep-deprived, roller coaster schedule of “American Idol” would’ve conditioned Fantasia Barrino to handle a Broadway schedule with relative ease. But that’s not the case. Read Full Story

KANYE WEST GIVES PROPS TO JAY-Z AT UK GIG: Plus, rapper says Timberlake, not 50, is his biggest rival.
*During Kanye West’s gig Monday night in London, the rapper dedicated his song “Big Brother” to Jay-Z, explaining that the mogul was the reason he made music and because of this he was able to buy his mother a house. Read Full Story

CHRISETTE MICHELE PRESENTS ‘I AM’: Debut disc multi-genre and multi-generational.
By Kenya M. Yarbrough
*Newcomer Chrisette Michele is introducing a sound that is redefining the genre of her generation. The 24-year-old singer’s debut disc, “I Am,” hit record shelves this summer with a refreshing and sultry collection of songs she hopes will envelope the young and old. Read Full Story

NAOMI BASHES UK VOGUE OVER LACK OF BLACK MODELS: Campbell also says modeling agencies are at fault as well.
*Naomi Campbell has taken a break from her bad-girl behavior to address a serious issue in her native England. The supermodel has called out editors of British Vogue for not putting enough black models on its covers. Read Full Story

COP SUSPENDED FOR TRYING TO BRIBE VIDA GUERRA: Officer said he would lower parking ticket in exchange for naked photos.
*A Los Angeles traffic cop who asked for naked pictures of bikini model Vida Guerra in exchange for reducing her parking ticket has been suspended, reports TMZ.com. Read Full Story

BARACK’S KID CONFUSED BY ‘OBAMA GIRL’S’ INTENTIONS: Six-year-old saw video and said ‘Daddy already has a wife.’
*Folks may think the video “I Got A Crush on Obama” is cute and all, but the daughter of the clip’s star – Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama – isn’t the least bit amused. Read Full Story

TUPAC MURDER EXAMINED IN NEW DVD: ‘Tupac: Assassination’ takes viewers through events leading up to murder.
*Eleven years after the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, a new DVD documentary attempts to shed new light on the events leading up to the fatal shooting and the conspiracy theories that surround the tragedy. Read Full Story

J. ANTHONY BROWN GETS ‘GHETTO’ WITH HILLARY: Comedian answers parodies ‘Pillow Talk’ in ode to NY senator.
*Comedian and radio personality J. Anthony Brown has re-imagined Sylvia’s classic R&B hit “Pillow Talk” as an ode to Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, titled “Ghetto Talk.” Read Full Story

WILLIAMS SISTERS SIGN UP FOR CARTOON NET’S ‘PROPS’: Tennis stars join others for tribute to six ‘real-world kids.’
*Tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams join NBA star Baron Davis and other sports stars to help salute outstanding kid achievers in Cartoon Network’s upcoming special, “Props.” Read Full Story

NEW ORLEANS COPS SIGN ON FOR TV DOCUMENTARY: Film to focus on department post-Hurricane Katrina.
*Officers in the New Orleans Police Department have agreed to allow television cameras to document their personal and professional lives in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Read Full Story

ANGIE'S FEELINGS ABOUT J RECORDS AREN'T ALL STONE COLD: Singer/songwriter says she just felt neglected at old label.
*On Friday, August 17, EURweb ran a newsbit featuring Angie Stone. The southern singing sensation did the interview to get the word out about her new offering titled "The Art of Love and War" to be released on the old yet new imprint Stax Records. During the interview Ms. Stone explained the reason behind some of her frustration with J Records and Clive Davis. Read Full Story

TRAFFIC COP SUES ‘LAGUNA BEACH’ STAR OVER N-WORD: Jason Wahler hit with a civil rights lawsuit.
*A black Los Angeles traffic cop has filed an assault and civil rights lawsuit against MTV reality star Jason Wahler and his former girlfriend Kristen DeLuca over allegations that they hurled the N-word as well as punches his way as he attempted to help a tow-truck driver. Read Full Story

EUR VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: Did Beyonce have a wardrobe malfunction?
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

EUR FILM REVIEW: September Dawn
By Kam Williams
*September 11, 2001 wasn't the first time that religious fanatics launched a bloody terrorist attack in the name of God on that day of the year. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Perfect Stranger
By Kam Williams
*Until she quit her job, Rowena Price (Halle Berry) was an investigative journalist at the New York Courier. But she left the daily newspaper to preserve her integrity right after her boss (Richard Portnow) decided to kill a shocking story she was about to break about Senator Sachs (Gordon MacDonald), a "family values" Republican she'd caught in a compromising position with a male intern. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Huffington and Booker?; J.Lo in bondage; Oprah’s season opener; Sade spotted in NY; Harper Lee honors Hank Aaron; Eve on ‘GMA.’
*The New York Daily News is reporting that political pundit Arianna Huffington has been quietly dating Newark Mayor Cory Booker, who is currently dealing with the aftermath of a grizzly execution-style triple-murder that has shaken the city. 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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