08-29-07 EUR: No Cancer for Toni / Foxy Stays in Jail / Iverson's 'Dad' Indicted

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TONI BRAXTON DOES NOT HAVE BREAST CANCER: Singer refutes published reports.
*Toni Braxton has issued a statement that flatly denies that she has breast cancer. The singer and Las Vegas showroom star has been dogged by reports from various outlets that she had been diagnosed with the deadly disease. Read Full Story

FOXY BROWN LOSES PETITION TO BE RELEASED: Rapper sued Corrections Dept claiming she is ‘suffering’ on Rikers Island.
*Foxy Brown wants off the Island. The rapper, currently on lockdown at Rikers Island for alleged parole violations, has lost her petition to leave jail on claims that she is suffering. Read Full Story

SHEILA E. AMONG JUDGES ON FOX’S ‘BAND’ SEARCH: Percussionist to help choose ‘Next Great American Band.’
*Famed percussionist Sheila E. will serve as one of the judges on Fox’s new reality music competition series "The Next Great American Band," a sister show to “American Idol” that gives unsigned and undiscovered groups a chance to compete for a record deal. Read Full Story

ALLEN IVERSON’S STEPFATHER INDICTED: Michael Andre Freeman nabbed on federal drug charges.
*The Virginian-Pilot newspaper is reporting that the stepfather of NBA star Allen Iverson has been indicted on federal drug charges stemming from an arrest in April. Read Full Story

LUDACRIS DONS PROFESSOR CAP FOR MTV: Music channel’s ‘Stand In’ series taps rapper as surprise sub for college class.
*Chris “Ludacris” Bridges will be among the guest lecturers subbing for a real university professor in the MTV series “Stand In,” which invites artists to take command of a college course. Read Full Story

JAMIE FOXX JOINED BY ROBERT DOWNEY JR. IN ‘SOLOIST’: Actor to play journalist in film based on true story.
*Robert Downey Jr. has signed on to star opposite Jamie Foxx in “The Soloist,” a fact-based drama about a world class violinist who ended up homeless on L.A.’s Skid Row. Read Full Story

BIOGRAPHY ON PHYLLIS HYMAN DUE IN SEPT: Blessed by singer’s estate, book chronicles singer’s rise to fame and suicide in 1995.
*A biography on famed R&B vocalist Phyllis Hyman – who rose to fame in the 80s with such hits as “Old Friend” and “You Know How To Love Me” before committing suicide in 1995 – will be released next month through JAM Books. Read Full Story

JOHN SINGLETON CLEARED IN PEDESTRIAN FATALITY: Cops say incident was ‘an unfortunate accident.’
*Authorities in Los Angeles have officially cleared John Singleton of any wrongdoing after he struck and killed a pedestrian with his vehicle Thursday night in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

J.LO DEVELOPING TV SERIES ABOUT QUINCEANERAS: Half-hour comedy would follow teen party-planning biz.
*Jennifer Lopez is developing a new television series set in the world of Quinceaneras, a cultural event in the Latin community that celebrates a girl’s 15th birthday. Read Full Story

DID ABC LEAK FAKE ‘DANCING’ CAST?: Concerned suits reportedly gave staff and crew bogus names fearing mole.
*If the cast of “Dancing With the Stars” announced today on “Good Morning America” differs from the group of celebrities leaked Monday to TMZ.com, then ABC was successful in its attempt to circumvent possible moles within its ranks. Read Full Story

LIL’ KIM TO HOST CELEBRITY HOOPS EVENT: Rapper seeks to raise awareness about health issues facing minorities.
*Lil Kim has been tapped to co-host a celebrity basketball game this winter to call attention toward health issues facing the African American community. Read Full Story

BO DIDDLEY SUFFERS HEART ATTACK: Musician was in stable condition Tuesday at a Gainesville hospital.
*Bo Diddley, 78, was in stable condition at a hospital in Gainesville, Fla. after suffering a heart attack, his publicist said Tuesday. Read Full Story

HENDRIX EXPERIENCE TOUR TAPS GUY, RANDOLPH: Musicians to appear on five-city trek through East coast.
*Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph, Jonny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepherd are among the guitarists joining the five-city Experience Hendrix tour, which begins Oct. 16 in Washington, D.C., and wraps Oct. 20 in Waterbury, Conn. [See full schedule below.] Read Full Story

FILM/TV/VIDEO GAME BITS: Nicole Richie’s buttocks; Snoop’s ‘Hood of Horror’; Tiger Woods video game released; ballers film NBA Live 08.
*There is absolutely no junk in Nicole Richie’s trunk according to a new poll that ranks the reality TV star as having the flattest butt among female celebrities. Read Full Story

MUSIC/ BITS: Bob Marley ringtones; Keyshia Cole’s feats; Rihanna’s Def Jam signing; Jordin Sparks’ virginity; Grammy Brand fashion.
*Verizon Wireless and Universal Music Group (UMG) are teaming to allow Verizon Wireless customers to personalize their wireless phones with Ringtones by music icon Bob Marley. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: House of Games
By Kam Williams
*House of Games just might be the best multi-layered mystery ever made. Originally released in 1987, this intriguing whodunit marked the directorial debut of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet (for Glengarry Glen Ross), who had already made quite a name for himself in theater before turning his attention to film. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Blades of Glory
By Kam Williams
*World-class figure skaters Chazz Michael Michaels (Will Ferrell) and Jimmy MacElroy (Jon Heder) are not only arch rivals but also have polar opposite personalities. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Simmons, Marley plug yoga for peace; Jennifer Holliday in San Fran; Wu Tang to play Hip-Hop Chess.
*Russell Simmons, Ziggy Marley and Christy Turlington are participating in the Global Mala Project, an international effort that aims to use yoga-centered events to raise awareness and funds for global causes on the United Nations' International Day of Peace. 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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