10-25-07 EURextra: Noose Found Around Neck of Tupac Statue

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NOOSE FOUND AROUND NECK OF TUPAC STATUE: Act is one of several attacks to have taken place at Shakur Center in Stone Mountain.
*A noose was discovered around the neck of a bronze statue of late rapper Tupac Shakur, which sits in the Peace Garden inside of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Read Full Story

BRANDY TURNS TO RECORDING BOOTH FOR STRENGTH: Singer copes with accident tragedy by recording new material.
*Brandy is back in the studio working on new music as lawsuits and possible criminal charges from a fatal traffic accident in December loom ahead. Read Full Story

DIDDY SIPS ON VODKA DEAL: Mogul signs on to develop Ciroc brand for 50/50 profit share.
*Sean "Diddy" Combs can now add liquor to his business portfolio after inking a multiyear deal to develop the Ciroc brand of vodka in exchange for a 50-50 share in the profits, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

JILL SCOTT: The Why Did I Get Married Interview with Kam Williams
*Born on April 4, 1972, Jill Scott, an only child, was raised in North Philly by her mother and grandmother. After graduating from the Philadelphia School for Girls, she worked two jobs while attending Temple University where she studied teaching for three years before dropping out after being disillusioned about the profession. Read Full Story

VANITY FAIR LAUGHING IN THE 'PURPLE RAIN': Prince LP chosen as greatest film soundtrack ever; Beyonce, Blige in corresponding TV special.
*Vanity Fair magazine has spoken. Prince's soundtrack to his semi-autobiographical 1984 film "Purple Rain" has been crown by the publication as the greatest film soundtrack of all time. Read Full Story

FELONY COERCION ADDED TO O.J.'S CHARGES: Wednesday's revised complaint also drops Alexander and Cashmore from case following guilty pleas.
*O.J. Simpson and three co-defendants face additional charges of felony coercion in the alleged armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

ARREST WARRANT ISSUED FOR BEENIE MAN: Reggae artist skipped court date on tax evasion charges.
*Beenie Man is also a wanted man. A Jamaican judge issued an arrest warrant for the reggae star Tuesday after he failed to show up in court on charges of tax evasion. Read Full Story

50 CENT DROPS ILLUSTRATED AUTOBIOGRAPHY: '50 x 50: 50 Cent in His Own Words' features baby pictures, anecdotes and more.
*Rapper 50 Cent has just hit bookstores with a new illustrated autobiography that follows his rise from a street hustler and drug dealer to international hip hop star. Read Full Story

BEANIE SIGEL HAS 'THE SOLUTION': Scarface, Styles P and Raheem DeVaughn guest star on rapper's upcoming album.
*Beanie Sigel has rounded up R. Kelly, Scarface, Styles P and Raheem DeVaughn to make guest appearances on his new album "The Solution," due Dec. 11 via State Property/Roc-A-Fella. Read Full Story

FRANKIE FAISON JOINS NBC PILOT: 'The Wire' star to play yet another member of law enforcement.
*Veteran character actor Frankie Faison has been cast in NBC's untitled legal drama pilot for director Barry Sonnenfeld. Read Full Story

J.LO ATTENDS GRANDMOTHER'S FUNERAL: Singer takes break from tour to pay last respects in The Bronx.
*Jennifer Lopez's maternal grandmother, Julia Rodriguez, died Saturday while the singer was performing with her husband Marc Anthony in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

'FAMILY MATTERS' WRITER/PRODUCER FILES LAWSUIT: Man claims studio owes him millions over syndication run.
*A writer and producer of the 1990s sitcom "Family Matters" has sued Warner Bros. in Los Angeles Superior Court claiming the studio owes him millions in domestic syndication bonuses. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Wildfires hit David Justice; Smokey & Stevie honor Gordy; Obama works out; Styles P is busy; Seal's 'package.'
*David Justice, the former Major League Baseball player and ex-husband of Halle Berry, has lost his home in the wildfires currently destroying parts of Southern California, reports the San Diego Tribune. 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

EUR DVD REVIEW: Into Great Silence (Die Grosze Stille)
By Kam Williams
*Who would ever think that you could make a movie about an order of self-effacing monks who've taken not only a vow of celibacy, but also of silence? Philip Groning, the director of Into Great Silence would, that's who. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Gone Baby Gone
By Kam Williams
*Seems that there's a renaissance of quality crime sagas set in blue-collar Boston neighborhoods afoot, most notably, this year's Academy Award-winning Best Picture, The Departed, and Mystic River, for which Sean Penn and Tim Robbins each earned Oscars. Read Full Story

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