01-02-08 EUR: Tyler Perry Goes Where He's Never Gone Before

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TYLER PERRY GOES WHERE HE'S NEVER GONE BEFORE: Filmmaker reported to have a role in next 'Star Trek' film.
*Word in the Trekkie blogosphere is that filmmaker Tyler Perry has a plum part in director J.J. Abrams' upcoming remake of the film "Star Trek," marking the first time he has participated in a movie outside of his own written and produced projects. Read Full Story

ARE EDDIE MURPHY AND TRACEY EDMONDS MARRIED?: Internet rumors had the couple preparing to exchange vows over the weekend.
*As of press time, a confirmation had yet to be announced regarding the rumored wedding of Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds over the weekend in Tahiti. Read Full Story

JUDGE JUDY CAUGHT IN RACISM LAWSUIT: Ex-producer says he was fired for objecting to forced rejection of black litigants.
*TMZ.com is reporting that a former producer on the court show "Judge Judy" says he was fired after complaining about a supervisor's order to halt the booking of black litigants. Read Full Story

NEPHEW TOMMY SHOWS US THE 'MONEY': Steve Harvey sidekick presents new stage play.
*Though most of us are looking for a prosperous New Year, a new stage play is also looking for a little green. Kicking off tomorrow night, Jan. 3, in Savannah, GA - "Where's Papa Ray's Money?" - written by Thomas Miles (aka Nephew Tommy of the Steve Harvey radio show), is coming to theaters nationwide as the latest hilariously touching story to hit the stage. Read Full Story

OL' DIRTY ESTATE LINKS WITH MERCHANDISE CO.: Late rapper's image cleared for t-shirts, posters and other accessories.
*The estate of Ol' Dirty Bastard has signed a deal with Long Island, New York based company MerchDirect to produce a new line of merchandise that will bear the late rapper's image, reports Newsday. Read Full Story

RICK JAMES ESTATE SETTLES LAWSUIT OVER MUSIC: Family claimed publishing company licensed songs without permission.
*The estate of late entertainer Rick James has settled its lawsuit against a music publishing company for allegedly profiting from the illegal license of his tunes. Read Full Story

MICHAEL VICK'S VA PROPERTY UP FOR SALE, AGAIN: Developer lists house after auction produced no buyers.
*The Virginia home base of Michael Vick's former dog fighting enterprise Bad Newz Kennels can now be yours for $1.1 million. Read Full Story

JAMES BROWN MESS STALLS NEW ALBUM: Court drama ties up release of singer's final recordings.
*Buddy Dallas, a former attorney for James Brown, says the estate's current web of legal disputes has held up the release of music he recorded in Los Angeles during the summer before his Dec. 2006 death. Read Full Story

CELEB FITNESS SUSPECTED ATTACKER IN CUSTODY: Apollo Holmes turned himself in to Atlanta police.
*According to Atlanta police, a suspect is now in custody for taking part in an attack that left a celebrity fitness trainer in a coma. Twenty four-year-old Apollo Holmes turned himself in at the Fulton County Jail about 8 a.m. Monday, according to police spokesman James Polite. Read Full Story

SNOOP DOGG'S VIDEO VINDICATION: Rapper says he's not even stressing it though.
*It appears as though Snoop Dogg has been at the center of controversy ever since he teamed with mentor Dr. Dre for "187" off the "Deep Cover" soundtrack. In early 2007 the self-proclaimed Dogfather had a run-in with an entire country, Great Britain. Read Full Story

JAY-Z HAS LAUNCH PARTY FOR VEGAS 40/40: Mary J., RobinThicke, LeBron and even MiJac's daddy came out to support.
*With rumored health and safety inspection issues apparently not a factor, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter opened his latest 40/40 club in Las Vegas Sunday night with a party that included Mary J. Blige, Alan Thicke, his R&B singer son Robin Thicke, Robin's wife, Paula Patton and Michael Jackson's father, Joe Jackson. Read Full Story

EUR FILM BLACKTROSPECTIVE 2007: Annual Look Back at the Best (and Worst) in Black Cinema
By Kam Williams
*With two excellent offerings in Why Did I Get Married? and Daddy's Little Girls, 2007 truly belonged to Tyler Perry. 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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