12-04-07 EURxtra: Sean Taylor's Funeral / Return of 'Star' Must be Stopped

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AKON PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO FAN TOSSING: Singer appears in Fishkill, N.Y. courtroom Monday.
*Akon entered a plea of not guilty Monday to charges that he hurled a teenage fan from a concert stage and into the crowd below, causing another fan to suffer a concussion. Read Full Story

THOUSANDS MOURN SEAN TAYLOR IN MIAMI: Plus, fifth suspect mentioned in the murder investigation.
*Some four thousand mourners filled Florida International University's Pharmed Arena Monday for a final farewell to Sean Taylor, the 24-year-old Washington Redskins safety who was killed in what appears to be a botched home invasion. Read Full Story

DJIMON HOUNSOU IS A 'BEAUTIFUL BLACK MAN': Actor given official title by 'TV One Access."
*"TV One Access," the Shaun Robinson-hosted TV One version of syndicated entertainment program "Access Hollywood," has crowned actor Djimon Hounsou as the "Most Beautiful Black Man Alive." Read Full Story

BLACK CO-HOSTS ADDED TO DON IMUS RADIO SHOW: Plus, jock blasts Wayans and Hughley for agreeing with his racist/sexist comments.
*Don Imus made his big return to radio on Monday with two African Americans added to his cast of morning show regulars and a promise to stay edgy without resorting to racist and sexist comments. Read Full Story

MICHAEL BIVINS TEAMS WITH TNT FOR NBA COVERAGE: Former singer hired by broadband channel OverTime.
*Best known for being a member of New Edition and its spinoff Bell Biv Devoe, singer Michael Bivins hits us with a crossover into NBA basketball as a contributor on TNT's broadband channel, TNT OverTime on NBA.com. Read Full Story

PHARRELL IN THE ICE CREAM BUSINESS: Producer opens boutique in Manhattan's SoHo district.
*Pharrell Williams has expanded his retail game with the Nov. 28 grand opening of the Billionaire Boys Club / Ice Cream Flagship Store in New York's SoHo district. Read Full Story

JANET LUKEWARM ABOUT JACKSON REUNION TOUR: Report has singer's boyfriend J.D. putting completely against it.
*The New York Post is reporting that Janet Jackson is the lone sibling still on the fence about reuniting with her famous brothers and sisters for a 2008 tour. Read Full Story

VIVICA A. FOX THREATENED WITH BENCH WARRANT: Actress warned to come in for processing by Dec. 11 or else.
*TMZ.com is reporting that Vivica A. Fox had the threat of a bench warrant hanging over her head Monday after she failed to show up at her scheduled DUI hearing in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

KENNEDY CENTER CELEBRATES DIANA ROSS: Singer among class of 2007 honorees; attends ceremony in Washington D.C.
*Motown legend and Oscar-nominated actress Diana Ross was saluted in Washington D.C. Sunday night as one of five Kennedy Center honorees. Read Full Story

MUMIA ABU-JAMAL SUPPORTERS TO PICKET 'TODAY SHOW': Group wants equal time during scheduled appearance of murder victim's widow.
*Mumia Abu-Jamal supporters say they will march outside of NBC's "Today" show Thursday in connection with the scheduled appearance of Maureen Faulker - the widow of Philadelphia police office Daniel Faulker, whom Abu-Jamal was convicted of murdering 25 years ago. Read Full Story

BRAD PITT CONTINUES WORK IN NEW ORLEANS: Actor trying to raise money for new homes in the Lower 9th.
*Brad Pitt on Monday launched a new effort to build at least 150 eco-friendly homes in New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward by the end of next summer. Read Full Story

HUGHLEY, JACKSON NAB HOSTING GIGS: One celeb tapped to entertain critics; the other returns to celebrate video games.
*Two entertainers with the middle initial "L" have been hired as hosts for high-profile events. D.L. Hughley will host the Broadcast Film Critics Association's (BFCA) "13th Annual Critics' Choice Awards" while Samuel L. Jackson will spend a third consecutive year hosting Spike TV's "Video Game Awards." Read Full Story

WYCLEF RAILS AGAINST NEW AIDS STUDY: Artist says U.S. findings point accusatory finger at Haiti.
*Haitian-American musician Wyclef Jean is highly upset over a new U.S. study that says the global scourge of AIDS is rooted in Haiti. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Jordin tatted up; Solange's new album; Luenell in 'Borat' book; MiJac goes green.
*"American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks, whose current single is named "Tattoo," told the San Francisco Chronicle that shooting a music video for the song has sparked a desire to get some ink of her own. Read Full Story

A 'RAISIN' IN THE SUNDANCE: Film to make history as first from broadcast TV to be screened at annual event.
*The "ABC World Premiere Movie Event: A Raisin in the Sun" made history last week when it was selected for screening (out of competition) at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, to be held Jan. 17 at Park City, Utah. Read Full Story

MALCOLM LEE TAPPED TO DIRECT 'SOUL MEN': Samuel L. Jackson/Bernie Mac comedy to begin production in January.
*Director Malcolm Lee has been recruited to helm the road trip comedy "Soul Men," starring Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac as feuding backup singers from a soul group who reluctantly reunite. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Mandela's 2008 World AIDS Day concerts; Reginald Hudlin at Montclair Art Museum; Spike Lee in Columbus for Wexner Award.
*Nelson Mandela's 46664 campaign has announced it will host two concerts in 2008. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: The Savages
By Kam Williams
*Alzheimer's patient Lenny Savage (Philip Bosco) was living in an upscale assisted living community with his common-law wife, Doris (Rosemary Murphy), when she suddenly dropped dead. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Mr. Bean�s Holiday
By Kam Williams
*In England, where Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) is something of a national treasure, his original sitcom ran on TV from 1990 to 1995 before going into syndication. 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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