09-12-07 EUR: Kanye Says He And Brit Were Exploited By MTV

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KANYE SAYS HE AND BRIT WERE EXPLOITED BY MTV: Plus, see video of rapper's meltdown
*On Monday, Kanye West did some last minute radio interviews to plug his new album, 'Graduation,' which was finally released yesterday following months of hype and anticipation. Read Full Story

TRICK DADDY HANDCUFFED AFTER STRIP CLUB FIGHT: Rapper treated at a hospital; charged with being drunk and disorderly.
*Miami rapper Trick Daddy, 33, was arrested early Tuesday morning (Sept. 11) for his role in a brawl that took place at a strip club in Broward County. Read Full Story

BISHOP WEEKS TO CONTEST DIVORCE: Attorneys are considering counterclaim also accusing Juanita Bynum of cruel treatment.
*Thomas W. Weeks III, accused of attacking his televangelist wife Juanita Bynum in a hotel parking lot, will contest her petition for divorce, his lawyers said Tuesday. Read Full Story

TOMMY LEE APOLOGIZES TO ALICIA KEYS: Rocker feels bad about fight with Kid Rock during her VMA performance.
*Rock star Tommy Lee posted a message on his official website explaining his scuffle with Kid Rock during MTV's Video Music Awards, and apologizing to Alicia Keys for the incident taking place during her performance. Read Full Story

GROUP TO PROTEST OUTSIDE HOME OF BET'S DEBRA LEE: Enough is Enough campaign combats negative images of African Americans.
*Determined to stop the entertainment industry from portraying negative images of black men and women, the Enough is Enough! Campaign will hold its first rally and demonstration at the Washington D.C. residence of Debra L. Lee, Chairman and CEO, Black Entertainment Television. Read Full Story

JENNIFER HUDSON JOINS SEX AND THE CITY FILM: Dreamgirl to play Carrie Bradshaw's assistant.
*Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson has scored a plush role in the forthcoming big screen adaptation of HBO's "Sex and the City." Read Full Story

PART TWO OF KIM PORTER'S ESSENCE INTERVIEW REVEALED: Diddy's ex gets into more detail about mogul's Atlanta baby.
*Kim Porter's full interview in Essence magazine reveals more details about the root causes of her breakup with longtime love Sean 'Diddy' Combs, including his disclosure of a secret baby from another woman. Read Full Story

JANET'S 'WARDROBE MALFUNCTION' GOES TO COURT: Judge to consider whether boob flash is punishable by the FCC.
*The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia will decide whether it was fair for the FCC to fine CBS for broadcasting Janet Jackson's partially exposed breast when it was an accident that couldn't have been forseen. Read Full Story

DIANA ROSS AMONG 2007 KENNEDY CENTER HONOREES: Singer part of chosen five for their contributions to American culture.
*Diana Ross is among this year's five entertainers chosen as honorees by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Read Full Story

SHEILA C. JOHNSON'S SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY: BET co-founder launches latest property venture.
By Kenya M. Yarbrough
*There really is something to the saying "What's good for the goose is always good for the gander." Sheila Johnson, who co-founded Black Entertainment Television (BET) with her former husband Bob Johnson, has moved on to become a major entrepreneur all by herself in a matter of speaking. Read Full Story

JAMES BROWN CASE LEADS TO CHANGE IN ILL. LAW: Lawsuit accusing singer of rape sparks legal overhaul.
*An unsuccessful lawsuit accusing the late James Brown of rape has led to an alteration in Illinois rape laws. Read Full Story

NAOMI CAMPBELL IS A 'BAD' GIRL: Plus, supermodel behind fashion show benefit for Britain's flood victims.
*Naomi Campbell is back in the headlines for a pair of events that actually have nothing to do with committing violence against an assistant. Read Full Story

DON CHEADLE GOES TO THE DOGS: Actor stars opposite Julia Roberts' niece in film based on children's book.
*Don Cheadle has been cast in the film adaptation of Lois Duncan's 1971 children's book, Hotel for Dogs, which follows two orphaned teenagers who hide dozens of stray dogs in an abandoned hotel. Read Full Story

ISIAH THOMAS BEGINS SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRIAL: Knicks coach accused of inappropriate behavior toward former worker.
*Jury selection began in Manhattan Federal Court Monday for the sexual harassment lawsuit brought against New York Knicks coach and general manager, Isiah Thomas. Read Full Story

COMMON, AKON WEIGH IN ON BRIT'S VMA CATASTROPHE: Plus, New York Post has full account of hours leading up to performance.
*50 Cent wasn't the only rapper with a look of complete confusion during Britney Spears' cringe-worthy performance at the MTV Video Music Awards. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: MiJac loves Chris Brown; Ludacris concert cancelled; Joe Zawinul dies; Rihanna & Shia; Russell rustles talent for MLK museum.
*Michael Jackson released a statement to Access Hollywood regarding the eye-popping performance of Chris Brown on Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Griffin broke promise; Tyra's bus station fashion show; Will & Charlize cause Hollywood gridlock; Iron Man trailer unveiled.
*Actor/comedian Eddie Griffin had reportedly pledged to keep his material clean before performing at the Aug. 31 Black Enterprise event in Miami, according to columnist Roland S. Martin. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Venus moves up in rankings; Ali book reveals retirement home stay; book from Christies showcased in Baltimore.
*Venus Williams has scooted up five spots to No. 9 in the women's tennis rankings, which means she and her 7th ranked sister, Serena, are both in the top 10 for the first time in nearly two years. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: The Unknown Soldier (Der Unbekannte Soldat)
By Kam Williams
*In the wake of World War II, most Germans have been raised with the mistaken belief that the Holocaust had been planned and executed by just a tiny minority of Nazis, namely, the Gestapo and the SS. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: American Cannibal
By Kam Williams
*What do you think of the idea of a Survivor-style, reality-TV show where the players are starved and losers are not shipped off the island, but expected to fend for themselves in the jungle after being fed the suggestion that one of the contestants is going to be eaten before the series ends? Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: �Matter of Honor� in Pasadena; author Areva D. Martin event in Anaheim; Mo�Nique hosts �Fight 4 Life� town hall at Chicago State.
*Pasadena Playhouse invites the Southern California community to attend a special Wednesday matinee performance of �Matter of Honor� on Sept.19 at 2 p.m. 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