11-07-07 EUR: Beyonce / Diddy / Laila Ali / Mijac / Jay-Z / Star Jones & More

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BEYONCE GIG FUELS HUNGER STRIKE IN ETHIOPIA: Students at religious college upset over singer's pre-concert meeting with patriarch.
*Beyonce has caused turmoil among students at a top religious college in Ethiopia after she met with the school's patriarch in advance of her two-hour concert last month in Addis Ababa, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

K-FED TO GO ON OPRAH SHOW?: Plus, Winfrey pulls book written by white supremacist from 'recommended reading' list on her Web site.
*British tabloid News of the World claims a source close to Kevin Federline says he'll appear on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" early next year to discuss the drama surrounding his ex-wife, Britney Spears. Read Full Story

STAR JONES ADDRESSES LATEST SCANDAL ON HER SHOW: Also, 'Full and Fabulous' teens diss star on group's Web site.
*The drama between Star Jones and the Detroit nonprofit Full and Fabulous snowballed Monday with the TV host addressing the situation on her Court TV show. Read Full Story

ON THIS EDITION OF THE EURCAST: Chris Brown on his new album, movie and Rihanna.
On this edition of the EURcast, Chris Brown says he wants to be as big � if not bigger � than his idol Michael Jackson in the wake of his new album "Exclusive" and film "This Christmas." Read Full Story

DIDDY ESCAPES CHARGES IN ACEVEDO INCIDENT: Mogul's lawyer says DA office has dropped the case.
*Sean "Diddy" Combs is no longer under investigation by the NYPD following allegations that he roughed up longtime friend Steven Acevedo during an incident last month at Manhattan's Kiosk nightclub. Read Full Story

IS MIJAC CLOSE TO LOSING NEVERLAND?: Fox411.com's Roger Freidman says the singer has until Jan. 19 to deal with outstanding loan.
*Fox411 columnist Roger Friedman wrote Tuesday of a reported January 19 deadline for Michael Jackson to pay back a $23 million loan before he loses his Neverland Ranch. Read Full Story

LAILA ALI TO HOST TEEN MAKEOVER SERIES: 'The N's Student Body' will focus on changing diet, exercise academics and more.
*Nickelodeon's teen-centered cable channel The N has ordered eight episodes of a new teen makeover series to be hosted by boxing champ Laila Ali. Read Full Story

PAGE SIX GIVES SIDE-EYE TO JAY-Z'S 'GANGSTER' BOOGIE: Column suggests his promo tactics are frantic attempt to sell failing product.
*The New York Post's Page Six is already trying to write off Jay Z's new album "American Gangster," which was released Tuesday as a companion to the new Denzel Washington film of the same name. Read Full Story

WHITAKER PRODUCING 'NICKY' BARNES BIO FOR SHOWTIME: 'Mr. Untouchable' based on Damon Dash-produced documentary.
*Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker has signed on to produce a drama series for Showtime based on the true story of Harlem heroin dealer Leroy "Nicky" Barnes, reports Variety. Read Full Story

DID HALLE REALLY GO FROM TYPE 1 TO TYPE 2 DIABETES?: Blogger contacts "medical expert" who says her claim is impossible.
*Gossip blogger Perez Hilton contacted a diabetes expert to address claims made by Halle Berry during her recent appearance on Bravo's "Inside the Actor's Studio." Read Full Story

50 CENT PIECES: Christian group demands his retirement; rapper lavishes Ciara with gifts from afar.
*A Christian media watchdog group wants to know why 50 Cent has not made good on his vow to retire should his new album, "Curtis," be outsold by Kanye West's "Graduation" CD during their first week on the streets. Read Full Story

ROCAWEAR AND ELIZABETH ARDEN TEAM FOR FRAGRANCE: Partnership to debut scents, cosmetics and skincare products.
*Cosmetics giant Elizabeth Arden and the parent company of Jay-Z's Rocawear brand and are joining forces to create a product line anchored by a new Rocawear fragrance due sometime in 2008. Read Full Story

AMY DUBOIS BARNETT SAYS 'GET YOURS!': Author making it her mission to encourage black women to reach high.
By Ricki Morris
*Most little girl's dream of having it all. In their dreams they imagine themselves happy with the perfect job, house, and family. When they grow up they still have those dreams, but see them as just that: "a dream." Now they're in the real world and those dreams are not reality, and they sometimes settle for what they can. Read Full Story

COWBOYS' TANK JOHNSON TO PLAY AGAINST GIANTS: Eight-game NFL suspension over just in time.
*The Dallas Cowboys activated nose tackle Tank Johnson on Monday, ending his eight-game NFL suspension for a series of off-the-field incidents. Read Full Story

E-40, RICK ROSS LAUNCH NEW VENTURES: Bay Area rapper behind '40 Water'; Miami MC opens "Grub Spot."
*Two more rappers are expanding their presence in the business realm with new ventures anchored in their hometowns. Read Full Story

WILLIE MITCHELL RELAUNCHES HIS WAYLO LABEL: R&B producer revives record company with debut from Mashaa.
*Veteran R&B producer Willie Mitchell, the man who wrote and produced Al Green's 1972 smash "Let's Stay Together" as well as six more No. 1 R&B hits, is set to relaunch his Waylo Records label with new distribution through Select-O-Hits, reports Billboard. Read Full Story

CYNTHIA MCKINNEY JOINS FIGHT AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY: Atlanta politician part of five-day event beginning Nov. 21.
*Former congresswoman Cynthia McKinney and the National Hip-Hop Political convention are teaming up to battle police brutality within in the African American community. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: StageWalkers' 'Piano Lesson' in L.A.; New Heritage's 'Blues on Broadway'; Simmons/FFEU summit; IDC in Leimert Park; 'Chappelle's Show' DVD; 'Bounty Hunter' son defends dad.
*StageWalkers Productions present August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play, "The Piano Lesson," starring Vanessa Bell Calloway and Russell Andrews, at the Hayworth Theater (2509 Wilshire Blvd) in the Mid-Wishire district through Dec. 9. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
By Kam Williams
*For years, Brooklyn firefighters Larry Valentine (Kevin James) and Chuck Levine (Adam Sandler) have been best friends, at least on the job, even though they lead very different private lives. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Ratatouille
By Kam Williams
*Remy (Patton Oswalt), a well-read rat who has always wanted to be a chef, has been living with his father (Brian Dennehy) and brother (Peter Sohn) among a colony of rodents hiding in the attic of a French country home. Read Full Story

DENZEL-DIRECTED 'DEBATERS' ANNOUNCES SOUNDTRACK INFO: Album includes modern take on pre-1935 blues, folk, jazz and gospel classics.
*Atlantic Records has announced details of "The Great Debaters � Music From & Recorded For the Motion Picture," the original motion picture soundtrack to the forthcoming Weinstein Company theatrical release on Christmas Day. 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

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