09-26-07 EUR: Vick's Newest Indictment / Sharpton Targeted by Neo-Nazis

EUR Headlines

MICHAEL VICK HIT WITH VA. INDICTMENTS: County prosecutor foaming at the mouth over dogfighting case.
*He thought his dogfighting drama was put to rest with a guilty plea in the federal case last month, but suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was indicted Tuesday on two charges in Virginia: one count of unlawfully torturing and killing dogs and one of promoting dogfights. Read Full Story

JAY-Z WANTS ARENA NAMED AFTER ROCAWEAR: Rapper in talks for naming rights to Continental Airlines Arena.
*Jay-Z is hoping to step up his mogul game by winning naming rights to New Jersey's 26-year-old Meadowlands arena, which is currently held by Continental Airlines. Read Full Story

SHARPTON TARGETED ON NEO NAZI WEB SITE: Plus, Jena police say they've stepped up patrols following death threats against Jena 6 families.
*As news of increased police patrols in and around Jena, La were reported Tuesday in response to death threats against families of the Jena 6, Rev. Al Sharpton released a statement saying he, too, has been targeted by the same hate group. Read Full Story

PRINCE CLOSES SHOP IN LONDON: Artist wraps O2 Arena shows Friday; Amy Winehouse joins singer for afterparty.
*Prince ended his 21-date residency at London's O2 arena with a bang Friday night giving the audience a show full of his biggest hits, including "Controversy," "U Got the Look," "Diamonds and Pearls," "Little Red Corvette," "I Would Die 4 U" and "Delirious." Read Full Story

BILL O'REILLY'S EYES OPENED IN HARLEM: FNC host shocked over lack of difference between black-run restaurant and other food venues.
*After dining with civil rights activist Al Sharpton at famed Harlem restaurant Sylvia's recently, Fox News Channel's Bill O'Reilly told a radio audience he "couldn't get over the fact" that there was no difference between the black-run establishment and other restaurants. Read Full Story

LENNY KRAVITZ STARTS A 'LOVE REVOLUTION': Rocker prepares to release eighth studio album.
*Lenny Kravitz has penciled in February for the release of "It's Time for a Love Revolution," his eighth studio album for Virgin Records. Read Full Story

MORGAN FREEMAN TO PLAY NELSON MANDELA: Clint Eastwood eyes director's chair in post-apartheid film about rugby team.
*If all goes well, Clint Eastwood will direct Morgan Freeman for a third time in their storied careers. Read Full Story

DAVID BANNER SPEAKS AT HILL'S HIP HOP HEARING: Parties disagree over cause of degrading language, but none want govt. censorship.
*Rapper David Banner joined rappers, lawmakers and music industry executives in Washington, D.C. yesterday (Sept. 25) for a congressional hearing on the negative effects of hip hop. Read Full Story

50 CENT TOPS KANYE WEST ON EUROPEAN CHART: West's 'Graduation' debuts at No. 3.
*Kanye West may own charts in the U.S. and U.K., but 50 Cent runs all of Europe after his new album, "Curtis," debuted in the No. 1 slot there this week. Read Full Story

SNOOP, LIL WAYNE GET ANIMATED FOR 'BOONDOCKS': Rappers join Ghostaface, Busta and more for season two.
*Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne and Ghostface are just some of the rappers tapped to make guest appearances on season two of "The Boondocks," which is scheduled to premiere Oct. 8 on the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block. Read Full Story

RUSSELL SIMMONS ASKS PERMISSION TO USE N-WORD: Mogul wanted to call event honoree Shriver by his nickname.
*Russell Simmons was asking for a bit too much preceding a speech Monday afternoon in New York. Read Full Story

HALLE BERRY'S MAN DISCUSSES PREGNANCY: Gabriel talks pickle cravings and foot massages with People magazine.
*With Halle Berry's appearance on the "Oprah Winfrey Show" due to air in the coming weeks, her boyfriend Gabriel Aubry has been hit up by People magazine to discuss the joys of pregnancy. Read Full Story

EARTHA KITT, QUEEN LATIFAH HEAR A SYMPHONY: Ladies highlight Atlanta's SuperPops and Specials season.
*The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra says tickets are officially on sale for the 2007/2008 SuperPops and Specials season, highlighted this year with appearances by Queen Latifah and Eartha Kitt. Read Full Story

HIP HOP FINANCIAL SUMMIT HEADS TO D.C.: Simmons and Chavis bring along Mya, Questlove, Lyfe Jennings and Bun B to Saturday's event.
*One of the major highlights of this year's Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) will be the Washington, D.C. Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment. Read Full Story

JAMES BROWN'S ESTATE MISSING $7 MILLION?: Former trustee may have taken off with the funds.
*Special administrators looking into the handling of James Brown's estate want to check the pockets of a former trustee after $7 million has turned up missing. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Whitney & Clive; Santiago-Hudson on Lifetime; BET hires Black Voices vet; Kanye vs. Justice pt 2;
*Whitney Houston was spotted out and about with her mentor and producer Clive Davis Monday in New York and Internet reaction to the footage has been positive, for a change. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Quincy Jones honored in D.C.; Tiki Barber signs books in NJ; Jeff Johnson at D.C.'s 'Emerging Leaders.'
*Tomorrow (Sept. 27), the life and career of music impresario Quincy Jones will be honored during The HistoryMakers' An Evening With Quincy Jones at Jack Morton Auditorium at George Washington University in Washington D.C. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Blade: House of Chthon
By Kam Williams
*After enjoying a theatrical run as a trilogy featuring Wesley Snipes, the Blade franchise was brought to television with rapper-turned-actor Sticky Fingaz entrusted with the title role. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Knocked Up
By Kam Williams
*Alison Scott (Katherine Heigl) and Ben Stone (Seth Rogen) are polar opposites with nothing in common. 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

09-26-07 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
EUR all on ONE page Read Full Story