11-30-07 EUR: Rodney King Shot / Chris Brown Denies Getting With Manager

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DON IMUS EXPECTED TO GET SOME PAYBACK MONDAY: Roker, Russert, Ford Jr., Newsweek editors reportedly in line of fire; Najee Ali announces protest.
*When Don Imus returns to the airwaves Monday for the first time since his firing last April over racist and sexist remarks, word has it that he's fixin' to unleash eight months of pent-up frustration at the public figures who abandoned him during the controversy. Read Full Story

RODNEY KING SHOT ON STREET CORNER: He managed to bike back home before calling police.
*Rodney King, the man who gained national attention when his 1991 beating by Los Angeles police was caught on tape, is back in the headlines after being shot and wounded on a San Bernardino street corner late Wednesday night. Read Full Story

CHRIS BROWN DENIES 'KISS KISS' ACTION WITH MANAGER: Rumors suggest the two have carried on intimate relationship for years.
*Chris Brown's camp is denying reports from a popular Atlanta-based blogger that 18-year-old Chris Brown has been sexually intimate with his longtime manager, Tina Davis. Read Full Story

SEAN TAYLOR'S DAD SPEAKS TO REDSKINS TEAM: Also, police say shooting appears 'random'; still no suspects.
*One day after the Washington Redskins play the Buffalo Bills this Sunday, owner Daniel Snyder has offered to fly the entire team down to Miami for the funeral of their slain teammate, Sean Taylor. Read Full Story

HBO FILMS TO TAKE A SWING AT BARRY BONDS: Cabler picks Ron Shelton to direct movie about controversial slugger.
*HBO Films has selected Ron Shelton ("Hollywood Homicide," "Bad Boys II") to direct its upcoming picture about Major League Baseball's home run king, Barry Bonds, to air on the cable channel. Read Full Story

LIKE PARENTS LIKE DAUGHTER FOR BOBBI KRISTINA?: Newly-surfaced photo shows 14-year-old smoking.
*A photo of Bobby and Whitney's 14-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina blowing out a puff of smoke hit the Internet yesterday, and folks are trying to figure out if she took a hit of tobacco or marijuana. Read Full Story

INDY FILM TAKES ROMANTIC COMEDY TO CHURCH: Jazsmin Lewis & Wesley Jonathan star in 'Divine Intervention'
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*It may be time for a little blockbuster intervention. Indie filmmaker Van Elder presents "Divine Intervention," a romantic comedy about a new pastor and a new love. The film stars Wesley Jonathan ("Roll Bounce") as the hip, new pastor, Robert Gibbs, set to takeover the pulpit at a prominent church. At the same time, parishioner Divine Matthews, played by Jazsmin Lewis ("Barbershop") is losing her faith in the church Read Full Story

MARSALIS TO TOUR WITH LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ GROUP: Trumpeter will take musicians on the road to perform Duke Ellington fare.
*Wynton Marsalis will once again lead the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on a national tour that focuses this year on Duke Ellington's love songs. Read Full Story

'TALK TO ME' WINS GOTHAM AWARD: Ensemble cast rewarded for work in film about D.C. radio jock Petey Greene.
*The indie film "Talk To Me" is grabbing some early attention this award season with an Independent Spirit Award nomination for its star Don Cheadle announced this week and a winning trophy at the recent 17th Annual Gotham Awards. Read Full Story

WAYANS' 'MUNSTERS' REMAKE FAMILY FRIENDLY: Shawn says update will stay away from R-rating.
*The Wayans Bros have made a name of crude spoof films that are usually targeted toward the R-rated crowd - but that won't be the case for their next project. Read Full Story

BIRDMAN FLIES OUT ON BOND; TALKS ABOUT ARREST: Rapper allegedly caught with half-ounce of weed in Tennessee.
*Bryan "Baby" Williams, aka Birdman, is free on $1,500 bond one day after he was charged with possession of marijuana. Read Full Story

SANTANA PREPS HOLY TRINITY ALBUM: Three-CD set to reflect vast array of musical influences.
*Carlos Santana says his next album will be a three-CD set full of his myriad musical influences under the bold title, "The Father, Son and the Holy Ghost," reports Billboard. Read Full Story

ANDY GARCIA CALLS SEAN TAYLOR 'HEROIC': Actor credits slain safety for saving the life of his niece.
*Actor Andy Garcia, whose niece Jackie Garcia was engaged to Redskins Pro-Bowl safety Sean Taylor, is calling the athlete a hero for his actions before he was fatally shot during an apparent break-in at his suburban Miami home. Read Full Story

OPRAH THROWS A YEAR-END PARTY FOR HER GIRLS: Student who made abuse claims welcomed back with warm hugs during big bash.
*The 12-year-old girl who had left Oprah Winfrey's South African school after her allegations of sexual abuse went unaddressed was welcomed back Tuesday with hearty applause and open arms during an end-of-the-year party held on campus. Read Full Story

BEYONCE IS 'NAUGHTY'; KANYE, TYRA ARE 'PRETENTIOUS': Polls rank celebs high on negative lists.
*For some reason, teens ages 13-17 polled by E-Poll Market Research have placed entertainer Beyonce No. 4 on a list of the naughtiest celebrities this year. Read Full Story

CITY OF L.A. STILL SITTING ON BRANDY CASE: It's been almost a year since the singer's car accident and still no decision on criminal charges.
*TMZ.com is reminding folks that the L.A. City Attorney's Office has yet to decide whether it will file criminal charges against singer Brandy for her role in a multiple car crash that took the life of a motorist. Read Full Story

IS JA RULE FED UP WITH IRV GOTTI?: Rapper reportedly upset that his album 'The Mirror' hasn't left the wall.
*The Inc founder Irv Gotti and his star artist Ja Rule are rumored to be bickering over the rapper's new album "The Mirror" because its release date keeps getting pushed back. Read Full Story

METHOD MAN INVADES SMALL SCREEN: Rapper films guest spot on 'Law & Order: SVU'; returns to 'The Wire.'
*Method Man continues racking up acting credits with two guest appearances in the coming months. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules -- Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
Awake (R for profanity, drug use and a disturbing situation) Psychological thriller about a patient (Hayden Christiansen) who remains conscious while physically paralyzed during his heart surgery, and this condition called anesthetic awareness enables him to overhear people plotting his murder. Cast includes Jessica Alba, Terrence Howard and Lena Olin. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Nina's Heavenly Delight
By Kam Williams
*When Prodigal Daughter Nina Shah (Shelley Conn) returns to Glasgow for the first time in three years to attend her estranged father's (Raad Rawi) funeral, it's apparent that the Westernized young woman has something to hide. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: 'Ugly Betty' wins; Dems cancel debate; Venus and Regis; Seal in NY; Lohan and 50 Cent; Jay-Z's 'Doubt' online.
*The ABC series "Ugly Betty" and it star, America Ferrara, were both winners at the ninth Family Television Awards. Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
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11-29-07 EURxtra: Did R. Kelly Cross Line With Ex-Rep's Daughter?

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DID R. KELLY 'CROSS A LINE' WITH EX-REP'S DAUGHTER?: Rumors run rampant but Regina and George Daniels refuse to comment.
*The Internet is on fire with rumors surrounding R. Kelly and the daughter of Regina Daniels, the singer's longtime publicist who suddenly and mysteriously quit her post saying only that a line had been crossed. Read Full Story

MIKE VICK EXPECTED TO FOOT $900,000 DOG CARE BILL: Govt. wants QB to pay for costs of managing 54 pit bulls found on his property.
*Michael Vick may have to come up with more than $900,000 to pay for doggie day care if the government gets its way. Read Full Story

O.J. ORDERED TO STAND TRIAL IN VEGAS: Ruling came down yesterday; court date set for April.
*O.J. Simpson and two co-defendants were told Wednesday that they must stand trial in Las Vegas on charges stemming from the armed robbery of his own memorabilia from two collectors. Read Full Story

WHOOPI GOLDBERG'S RADIO SHOW CANCELLED: WKTU pulls the plug following months of low ratings.
*It's a wrap for Whoopi Goldberg's syndicated radio show "Wake Up with Whoopi." Read Full Story

CHEADLE, EJIOFOR EARN SPIRIT AWARD NOMS: Jolie and 'Mighty Heart' also recognized by annual indie affair.
*Don Cheadle, Chewitel Ejiofor and Marcus Carl Franklin will compete for top honors at the Independent Spirit Awards, an annual ceremony honoring the best in independent film. Read Full Story

WILL SMITH HEADED FOR GRAUMAN'S CEMENT: Actor to be immortalized during hand and footprint ceremony next month.
*It's Will Smith's turn to join the ranks of Hollywood legends Sidney Poitier, Eddie Murphy and others, whose hands and feet are immortalized in the pavement outside of world-famous Grauman's Chinese Theater on Hollywood Blvd. Read Full Story

OPRAH ON HER OBAMA SACRIFICE: Plus, black clergy in South Carolina want Hillary Clinton in the White House.
*Oprah Winfrey says she decided to go public with her support of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama even after knowing it could possibly ruin her career. Read Full Story

WILLIE MACC'S EXTENDING HIS "15 MINUTES" OF REALITY TV FAME: Actor / Comedian trying to tackle Hollywood post "graduation" from BET's "College Hill Virgin Islands"
By ReShaun Wallace
*While you rarely hear much from most reality TV stars once their show goes off the air, Willie Macc is trying to make sure that he is one of the few that successfully makes that transition to that of a reputable actor. Read Full Story

ANGIE MARTINEZ SURVIVES CAR CRASH: Radio jock collides with other cars after falling asleep at the wheel.
*New York radio jock Angie Martinez was involved in a nasty car crash late last week in advance of her first annual Angie Martinez Hair Show and Beauty Expo over the weekend at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom. Read Full Story

RICKY WILLIAMS' COMEBACK IS OVER: Injury sidelines returning Miami running back after only one game.
*Blink and you may have missed Ricky Williams' return to the NFL. The Miami Dolphins running back will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn chest muscle Monday night in a muddy loss to Pittsburgh. Read Full Story

50 CENT'S FARMINGTON HOME ON TONIGHT'S 'CRIBS': Former Mike Tyson pad is currently on the market.
*50 Cent is giving fans one last look at his monstrous 19-bedroom house in Farmington, Conn. before he moves out. Read Full Story

MEL B. THANKS FANS FOR SUPPORT: 'Dancing With the Stars' runner up says she had an 'absolute blast.'
*Melanie Brown may not have gotten the coveted disco-ball trophy for "Dancing With the Stars" Tuesday night, but the Spice Girl is telling her fans that she still feels like a winner. Read Full Story

BET PREPARES FOR WORLD AIDS DAY: Network cranks lineup of special HIV-themed programming.
*BET Networks has announced that it will air a lineup of special HIV-themed programming to coincide with World AIDS Day this Saturday, Dec. 1. Read Full Story

NICOLE RICHIE BONDS WITH BIOLOGICAL MOM: Celeb says pregnancy has generated need to mend lingering issues.
*In an interview with "Access Hollywood," Nicole Richie says her pregnancy has stirred a desire to bond with her biological mother and get even closer to the man who adopted her as a baby, Lionel Richie. Read Full Story

FAT JOE PRAISED FOR SUPPORTING KIDS OF JAILED PARENTS: Rapper to receive award at gala dinner; Trey Songz booked to sing.
*Fat Joe will be honored in Harlem today for his support of developmental programs for children whose parents have been incarcerated. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Waitress
By Kam Williams
*Adrienne Shelly's promising career was cut short on November 1, 2006, when she was robbed and hung in her Manhattan apartment by an illegal immigrant who later confessed to committing the murder. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: No Country for Old Men
By Kam Williams
*While hunting antelope in the desert along the Rio Grande border, Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) stumbles upon the fresh carnage of a drug deal gone bad. Read Full Story

BISHOP DON JUAN SPREADING HIS PIMP JUICE: Character gives The Game sneakers; speaks about fling with James Brown's ex.
*Bishop Don Magic Juan, the famous ex-pimp who totes a bedazzled chalice and hangs around various gangster rappers, made headlines recently in two separate stories. Read Full Story

MORE DRAMA WITH THE WU-TANG TOUR: Shows in Denver and Philly have been cancelled. No one knows why.
*The Wu-Tang Clan reunion tour in support of their upcoming album "The 8 Diagrams" may be back on, but promotion company Live Nation announced Tuesday that two of the shows have already been canceled. Read Full Story

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THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
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11-28-07 EUR: Sean Taylor / Usher & Tameka's Baby / Donda's Hairdresser

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NFL PREPARES TO REMEMBER SEAN TAYLOR: No. 21 to be worn on all helmets Sunday; shooter still at large.
*A big number "21" was painted on a lawn outside of the Washington Redskins practice facility in Ashburn, Va. to mark the passing of Redskins safety Sean Taylor. Read Full Story

USHER AND TAMEKA WELCOME BABY BOY: 'Multiple sources' tell People magazine that the stork came Monday night.
*People magazine is reporting that Usher's wife Tameka Foster gave birth to their son on Monday night in the ATL. Read Full Story

DONDA WEST'S HAIRDRESSER RELEASES VOICEMAIL: 'Inside Edition' nabs message left on answering machine and retrieved day after her death.
*A message left by Donda West on the answering machine of her hairdresser was obtained by "Inside Edition" and featured on its Web site Tuesday. Read Full Story

FOXY BROWN BACK IN GEN-POP: 'Punitive segregation' ends early for rapper due to good behavior.
*She may still be in prison, but Foxy Brown is back among the general population at Rikers Island after officials there ended her "punitive segregation" stay early. Read Full Story

LAST NIGHT'S 'DANCING' SHOCKER - FOR SOME FOLKS: Melanie 'Mel B' Brown didn't win!
*And we thought Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown was a lock to win the top spot on this season's "Dancing With the Stars." Well, we was wrong, to put it bluntly. Tuesday night on the finale of the series, the Spice Girl was upset by race-car driver Helio Castroneves to capture the fifth "Dancing With the Stars" mirrorball trophy. Read Full Story

BABY WILLIAMS BUSTED IN TENNESSEE: Rapper and crew arrested for possession of Marijuana and weapons.
*In Kingsport, Tennessee, rapper Bryan "Baby" Williams was among 16 people arrested on marijuana charges during a traffic stop. Williams, whose stage name is Birdman, faces charges of possession of over 1/2 ounce of marijuana. Read Full Story

DEA AGENT UNHAPPY WITH 'AMERICAN GANGSTER': Cease and desist letter sent over 'false and defamatory statements' made in the film.
*A New York Drug Enforcement agent is trying to shut down Denzel Washington's hit film "American Gangster" because of the way his DEA counterparts are portrayed on screen, reports TMZ.com. Read Full Story

DJ STAR & BUC WILD RETURN TO RADIO: Fired jocks back on a NY station to be revealed at news conference today.
*Don Imus isn't the only high-profile disc jockey to get a new radio gig after being fired for using racial slurs on the air. Read Full Story

B.I.G. LAWSUIT ADDS THREE LAPD DETECTIVES: Cops were accused of hiding evidence in first mistrial.
*Three Los Angeles Police Department detectives accused of covering up evidence in the investigation of the still-unsolved murder of The Notorious B.I.G. can be added as defendants in the family's wrongful death lawsuit against the city. Read Full Story

KANYE, EVIL KNIEVEL SETTLE LAWSUIT: Famous daredevil and rapper met privately in Clearwater, Fl.
*Famed daredevil Evel Knievel and rapper Kanye West have quietly settled a federal lawsuit over the use of Knievel's trademarked image in West's 2006 video for "Touch the Sky," reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

NAS 'NI**ER' ALBUM PUSHED BACK: Controversial set now due during black history month.
*Nas upcoming album "Ni**er," originally due in December from Def Jam, has been pushed back to February for a release during Black History Month, reports MTV News. Read Full Story

TYRA'S 'TOP MODEL' TOSSES TWIGGY: Former supermodel Paulina Porizkova will replace veteran at judge's table.
*Citing scheduling conflicts, 1960s supermodel Twiggy will not return for the upcoming 10th cycle of Tyra Banks' CW program "America's Next Top Model." Read Full Story

DON CHEADLE HONORED FOR DARFUR WORK: Actor and his 'Ocean's Eleven' co-star to receive award from Nobel Laureates.
*The upcoming 8th World Summit of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates will recognize actors Don Cheadle and George Clooney for their work on behalf of victims of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan's Darfur region. Read Full Story

VIRGINIA SETS JURY TRIAL FOR MICHAEL VICK: Jailed QB to face felony dogfighting charges in April.
*A Surry County Circuit Court judge on Tuesday set April 2 for the start of Michael Vick's trial on two state felony dogfighting charges. Read Full Story

BLACK ENTERPRISE SHOWS US WHO'S 'HOT': Tyra, Blige, Diddy, Fiddy, LeBron make magazine's annual Hot List.
*Black Enterprise has announced its annual Hot List of America's Most Powerful Players Under 40, a group that includes achievers in the fields of media, music, entertainment, and sports. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: The Namesake
By Kam Williams
*When Ashoke (Irfan Khan) and Ashima (Tabu) Ganguli arrived in the United States in the late Seventies, they had to adjust not only to America but to each other. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: August Rush
By Kam Williams
*Although Charles Dickens isn't credited, Oliver Twist obviously served as the source of inspiration for this hyper-romanticized, musical overhaul of his beloved literary classic. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Whoopi's upset; Larry Johnson's b'day; Badu at Barbados Jazz Fest.
*"The View's" Whoopi Goldberg has a bone to pick with John Edwards and Barack Obama's wife, Michelle, for possibly suggesting that the morning show doesn't support its striking writers. Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
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11-28-07 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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