09-07-07 EUR: More on Diddy's Daddy Drama / Superhead on Shaq Divorce

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MORE DIRT ON DIDDY’S DADDY DRAMA: NY Daily News claims mogul tried to sneak hush money to alleged secret babymama in Atlanta.
*Several months ago, Sean “Diddy” Combs denied a story in the New York Daily News that he had fathered a baby with an Atlanta woman, but as reported yesterday, the mogul’s ex-girlfriend Kim Porter says the baby does exist and is one of the reasons she left the relationship. Read Full Story

KARRINE STEFFANS COMMENTS ON SHAQ’S DIVORCE: Superhead said she remembers the baller as very “generous.”
*Karrine Steffans – the self-proclaimed video vixen who has written books about her sexual encounters with famous rappers and athletes, has commented on the recent divorce drama surrounding one of her alleged conquests, Shaquille O’Neal. Read Full Story

MIJAC REP DENIES ‘LEAKED TRACK’: Raymone Bain says radio station in Pittsburgh is victim of a prank.
*TMZ.com reported yesterday that a Pittsburgh radio station claimed to have a new track from Michael Jackson called “Mamasita,” sung completely in Spanish. Read Full Story

CELEBS CELEBRATE FOR BLACK AIDS INSTITUTE: Producer Robi Reed’s birthday brings out stars for a cause
By Kenya M. Yarbrough
For the past five years, producer/casting Director Robi Reed has been celebrating her birthday a little early. But it’s not so she can extend her birthday and garner lots of presents. On the contrary; it’s so she can spread philanthropy. The industry exec opens up her home every August for family, friends, and a few celebrity buddies to enjoy barbecue and give to a good cause. Read Full Story

SHERRI SHEPHERD TO JOIN ‘THE VIEW’: Actress fills seat left vacant by Star Jones.
*She was a fan favorite as a frequent guest host this summer, but on Monday, actress Sherri Shepherd will be announced as a permanent co-host for ABC’s morning chatfest, “The View.” Read Full Story

REMY MA DENIES TRYING TO CRASH VIVICA’S PARTY: Plus, rapper sticks up for jailed cohort Foxy Brown.
*Remy Ma, currently out on bail from charges of attempted murder, assault, and criminal weapon possession, clarifies earlier reports that she tried unsuccessfully to crash a New York party celebrating Vivica Fox’s birthday. Read Full Story

ERIC BENET SENDS WELL WISHES TO HALLE: Singer releases statement in response to baby news.
*Eric Benet, the former husband of actress Halle Berry, has released a statement to People magazine offering words of encouragement to his ex and her new man regarding the announcement of their coming baby. Read Full Story

OPRAH GOING DEEPER INTO OBAMA’S CAMPAIGN: TV host in talks to appear at several events on Democrat’s behalf.
*As Oprah Winfrey prepares to roll out the red carpet and rake in the dough for Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign this weekend, there are reports that the talk show host is meeting with advisors of the presidential hopeful to discuss ways in which she can broaden her support. Read Full Story

THE GAME ORDERED TO STAND TRIAL: Rapper faces several counts over incident at pickup basketball game.
*The Game was ordered to stand trial on three felony charges after he allegedly pulled a gun during a pickup basketball game at a South Los Angeles school. Read Full Story

WAS DIDDY CAUGHT ON TAPE BUYING DRUGS?: Mogul denies the footage circulated on YouTube.
*With all the drama surrounding an Essence interview with his ex-girlfriend Kim Porter, the last thing Sean “Diddy” Combs needs is an accusation that he was caught on videotape purchasing drugs in Ibiza. Read Full Story

JAMES BROWN’S LATEST DAUGHTER UPSET OVER BURIAL: LaRhonda Petit Brown says dad’s grave should be accessible to everyone.
*LaRhonda Petit Brown, the woman who recently proved through DNA testing she was fathered by the late James Brown, is hoping his estate will take steps to eventually allow the general public access to his final resting place. Read Full Story

JAMIE FOXX TO GET HOLLYWOOD STAR NEXT WEEK: Plus, actor’s bodyguard goes the diva route at Four Seasons.
*Jamie Foxx, a former comedian who has risen to the upper echelon of Tinseltown elite, will receive the 2,347th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during an unveiling ceremony to be held Sept. 14. Read Full Story

SERENA’S EXIT INTERVIEW SLAMMED AT U.S. OPEN: Journalists claim she was ‘graceless’ and ‘classless’ following loss to Henin.
*Serena Williams has always received a warm welcome from fans at the U.S. Open in New York, but the tennis ace may have worn out her welcome with journalists. Read Full Story

50 CENT TO FACE KANYE IN PERSON ON BET: Plus, 50 launches ‘5 Borough Tour’ to promote ‘Curtis’ throughout NY.
*BET’s “106 & Park” will be hip hop’s version of the O.K. Corral Tuesday when 50 Cent and Kanye West both appear in person to promote the releases of their new albums. Read Full Story

SUAVE HOUSE TO RELEASE OLD RICK ROSS MATERIAL: Label to drop album full of tracks recorded before signing with Slip-N-Slide/Def Jam.
*Suave House – the former label home of Miami rapper Rick Ross before his arrival at Slip-N-Slide – has dusted off his unreleased material for a new CD due Sept. 18 titled "Rise to Power." Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Usher’s wedding pics; Diana’s Hamptons gig; Kidman and Kravitz; Spider Loc on ‘Weeds’; HBCU football videogame.
*Essence.com features never-seen-before photos from the wedding of Usher and Tameka Foster at the Chateau Elan Winery and Restor in Atlanta, GA. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Freshman Orientation
By Kam Williams
*Clay Adams (Sam Huntington) is a freshman from Oshkosh, Wisconsin who has just matriculated at a large state university. The hot-to-trot 18 year-old arrived on campus naïvely expecting to party, drink beer and pick up girls. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Georgia Rule
By Kam Williams
*Other than graduating from high school early, Rachel (Lindsay Lohan) has generally been headed down a self-destructive path paved with booze, drugs and indiscriminate sex. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: BHERC’s ‘Reel Black Men’; Hathaway, Austin at Jazz on the Grass; Luda’s 30th birthday party invites.
*Tomorrow (Sept. 8) the Black Hollywood Education & Resource Center (BHERC) will present Reel Black Men, a screening and dialogue showcasing the skills of emerging African American filmmakers. 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

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
3:10 to Yuma (R for violence and profanity) Christian Bale and Russell Crowe co-star in this remake of the 1957 classic Western about the dangerous gauntlet across the desert negotiated by a broke rancher out to collect a bounty for escorting an outlaw man to a train waiting to transport the wanted man to justice. Cast includes Gretchen Mol, Peter Fonda and Kevin Durand. Read Full Story

September 6, 2007