11-19-07 EUR: Kanye Resumes European Tour But Breaks Down on Stage

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KANYE WEST RESUMES EUROPEAN TOUR: But the artist is overcome with emotion on stage.
*With his mother, Dr. Donda West's death just a week ago, Kanye West returned to Europe to fulfill his concert obligations beginning with Paris Saturday night. However, when the rapper tried to perform "Hey Mama," he broke down in tears and couldn't finish. Read Full Story

CHICAGO STATE REMEMBERS KANYE'S MOM: Dr. Donda West honored at campus where she served for 24 years.
*A memorial service was held for Donda West Friday on the campus of Chicago State University, where she taught for 24 years and served as chair of the English and Communications, Media Arts and Theater departments. Read Full Story

R. KELLY'S PUBLICIST QUITS: Regina Daniels releases statement saying singer 'crossed a line that ... altered the scope of our friendship.'
Something has gone horribly wrong between R. Kelly and his longtime publicist, Regina Daniels. The woman who has cleaned up the singer's public relations mess for the past 14 years has suddenly quit. Read Full Story

LORETTA DIVINE & DELROY LINDO STAR IN 'THIS CHRISTMAS': Seasoned actors shine in season's film.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*The new holiday comedy/drama "This Christmas" opens nationwide this Wednesday, November 21 and in it, a family of familiar characters come together for the holidays. The Whitfield siblings all come home for Christmas this year and - through a number of issues, events, and surprises - find out what family truly means. Managing this seemingly unmanageable kin are Shirley Ann Whitfield, better known as Ma Dear, played by Loretta Divine and Joseph Black, played by Delroy Lindo. Read Full Story

JAN ADAMS AVOIDS ARREST AFTER LATE COURT ARRIVAL: Plastic surgeon in court Friday over malpractice judgment awarded to former patient.
*A $30,000 bench warrant was issued, and then revoked Friday for Dr. Jan Adams after he showed up late to a court hearing in San Pedro, Calif. to face a former patient who sued him for mistakenly leaving a sponge inside of her during surgery. Read Full Story

MACON GA. GETS OPRAH'S 'FAVORITE THINGS': Annual gift extravaganza taped Saturday and will air Tuesday.
*It's that time of year again. No one ever knows when or where it will happen, but one lucky and unsuspecting audience each year at the Oprah Winfrey Show becomes the recipient of very expensive items hand chosen by the talk show host herself. Read Full Story

THOUSANDS SHOW UP FOR HATE CRIMES MARCH: Sharpton-led effort surrounded Justice Department and 'two blocks more.'
*Thousands of demonstrators from across the U.S. heeded a call by Rev. Al Sharpton Friday and marched around the Justice Department in Washington D.C. to demand a government crackdown on hate crimes. Read Full Story

VENUS LAUNCHES ELEVEN LINE AT STEVE & BARRY'S: Tennis star also set to receive degree in fashion design.
*In advance of her degree in Fashion Design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 13, tennis superstar Venus Williams announces the launch of EleVen, her new clothing, footwear and accessories line, available beginning this week at national retailer Steve & Barry's. Read Full Story

BILL COSBY BRINGS MESSAGE TO NASHVILLE: Actor urges education to be considered a civil rights issue.
*Bill Cosby continues to promote his new book "Come On People" with a speech to the National Alliance of Black School Educators in Nashville, reports Tennessean.com. Read Full Story

T.I. CALLS MTV NEWS DURING HOUSE ARREST: Rapper said his record label will hand out Thanksgiving turkeys.
*T.I may not be able to celebrate Thanksgiving with his own extended family, but it's not stopping him from ensuring that those less fortunate in his Atlanta hometown will at least have a turkey dinner on Thursday. Read Full Story

UK BEAUTY QUEEN WINS DAMAGES OVER 50 CENT ARTICLE: Daily Mirror found liable for article claiming she had sex with the rapper.
*A UK court has awarded former Miss England Danielle Lloyd damages in her lawsuit against the Daily Mirror newspaper for claiming that she had sexual relations with rapper 50 Cent. Read Full Story

JACKSONS REUNION TOUR IN 2008? Promoter says everyone but MiJac has agreed.
*A concert promoter who says he worked with Michael Jackson during the late 1970s/early 1980s tells Access Atlanta that the singer's brothers - and even sister Janet - are game to mount a reunion tour sometime next year. Read Full Story

ADRIAN PETERSON TO DONATE UNIFORM TO NFL HALL: Minn. rookie running back rushed for record 296 yards in those clothes.
*The uniform worn earlier this month by Minnesota Vikings rookie phenom Adrian Peterson when he set an NFL rushing record is en route to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as we speak. Read Full Story

MOS DEF, JOHN LEGEND PREPARING NEW ALBUMS: Both planning to work with Kanye West sometime next year.
*R&B crooner John Legend and rapper Mos Def have both announced they will return to the studio soon to begin work on new albums, reports Billboard. Read Full Story

LENNY KRAVITZ ALL UP IN MYSPACE: Artist using site heavily to promote upcoming album.
*Lenny Kravitz and his label Virgin Records have decided to use MySpace.com as a marketing tool for the release of "It Is Time for a Love Revolution," Kravitz's upcoming album due Feb. 5. Read Full Story

OBAMA TOPS ESSENCE MAG'S '25 MOST INFLUENTIAL': Online poll taken; Oprah, Tyler Perry, Jena 6, Shonda Rhimes make the list.
*Senator Barack Obama received the most votes in an Essence magazine poll of the 25 most influential African Americans, beating such finalists as Oprah Winfrey, filmmaker Tyler Perry, "Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes and the Jena Six. [See full list below.] Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Badu's 'Honey'; Jones' 'Dream'; Busta's fiance; Rah Digga & Flipmode; Aguilera's son.
*Erykah Badu is back on the scene with her new single, "Honey," produced by 9th Wonder for her upcoming album due Feb. 26 also her 37th birthday. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Usher channels Gene Kelly; Food Network loves Louise's Soul Food; Xzibit's 'Pinkville' on hold; Freeman in PSA; J.Lo squashes rumor.
*Usher has revealed the nature of his performance for the upcoming "Moving Rocks" special, which is scheduled to air Dec. 7 on CBS as an ode to the role music plays in film. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: BET's 'Gospel'; Ne-Yo in Philly and D.C.; Romeo is a Trojan; Neville Bros back at N.O. Jazz Fest.
*BET is offering free tickets for its eighth annual "Celebration Of Gospel" special, hosted by Steve Harvey. 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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