05-05-08 EUR: Witness Admits Threesome With R. Kelly And Underage Girl

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WITNESS ADMITS THREESOME WITH R. KELLY AND VICTIM: Woman to testify in upcoming trial. Plus, Najee Ali plans protest Friday at courthouse.
*The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that a witness in R. Kelly's upcoming child pornography trial will testify that she had a three way sexual encounter with the singer and the allegedly underage girl depicted in a sex tape. Read Full Story

MARIAH MARRIAGE CAUSES VARIED REACTIONS: Plus, singer cancels 'View' taping that was scheduled for this morning.
*Co-hosts on "The View" will not get a chance to grill Mariah Carey on her reported marriage to Nick Cannon last week. Read Full Story

DIDDY GETS HIS HOLLYWOOD STAR: Mogul becomes fixture on Walk of Fame; then heads to afterparty.
*Sean "Diddy" Combs made his Hollywood Walk of Fame induction ceremony an event on Friday, complete with fans courted by an online video, advance interviews with the press and, of course, a Beverly Hills after party. Read Full Story

JAY-Z TO SET UP TRUST FOR SEAN BELL'S KIDS: Plus, mogul's Live Nation deal closed.
*Allhiphop.com is reporting that Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter is in the process of setting up an educational trust for the children of Sean Bell, the unarmed African American man who was shot and killed by police hours before his wedding. Read Full Story

GARY DOURDAN SAYS HE'S 'EMBARRASSED': Plus, actor texts friend Shaun Robinson about events leading up to drug arrest.
*Gary Dourdan spoke to People magazine about his arrest last week after being found in possession of suspected cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and prescription pills, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

U.K. GOV. TRIES AGAIN TO BLOCK SNOOP: Border Agency says an 'error' was made in recent decision to overturn ban.
The British Government is not finished with Snoop Dogg. Although a decision to ban the rapper from the U.K. was recently overturned by a judge, the U.K. Border Agency has appealed, citing "a material error in law" made during an immigration hearing in January, reports BBC News. Read Full Story

KANYE WEST GOES OFF ON ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Rapper didn’t appreciate B+ review of his Seattle tour stop.
*Kanye West has blown a gasket over a B+ review of his Glow in the Dark tour in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly. Read Full Story

TRINITY REP DENIES WRIGHT/REYNOLDS DINNER: Daily News item also had Wright 'huddled in a corner' with organizer of Press Club appearance.
*A rep for Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ has written EURweb to deny a New York Daily News story regarding its former pastor Jeremiah Wright and Barbara Reynolds. Read Full Story

USHER REFUSES TO 'PIMP OUT' KID PHOTOS: Singer says upcoming Essence cover with son was done for free.
*Usher says he would never sell pictures of his five-month-old son to magazines for a profit like some of his entertainment colleagues have done, including Brangelina, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera and Nicole Richie. Read Full Story

HENDRIX ESTATE QUESTIONS SEX TAPE: Authenticity of footage obtained by porn company disputed.
*The estate of Jimi Hendrix says it has doubts about the validity of a sex tape released this week that allegedly stars the late rock star, reports the AP. Read Full Story

KOBE BRYANT IS THE NBA'S NEW MVP: Los Angeles Lakers guard to be presented trophy this week.
*After 12 seasons in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has won his first ever Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, the Los Angeles Times reported on Saturday ahead of an official announcement. Read Full Story

D-WADE SAYS STAR JONES IS A 'FRIEND': Miami Heat guard denies rumors of anything more with former 'View' co-host.
*NBA's Dwyane Wade was grilled by his Fave 5 friend Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith of TNT's "Inside the NBA" about his relationship with Star Jones in light of recent rumors that they might be dating. Read Full Story

BEYONCE BACK IN THE RECORDING STUDIO: Singer reportedly laying down three to four songs a day.
*New wife Beyonce is back making music again following months spent on a movie set and preparing to marry her longtime boyfriend Jay-Z in a hush-hush wedding. Read Full Story

DENZEL WANTS NY KIDS INVOLVED IN SCIENCE: Actor and his wife visit high school to deliver message.
*Denzel Washington stressed the importance of science to high school students in his hometown Friday, and urged the kids to apply for his annual scholarships for neuroscience research. Read Full Story

JAMES BROWN, YOU ARE THE FATHER: DNA reportedly proves 6-year-old boy is late entertainer's son.
*An attorney for 6-year-old James Brown II says a DNA test taken in April has confirmed that he is the biological son of the late Godfather of Soul, report the Associated Press. Read Full Story

50 CENT TO SELL HIS OWN MEMORABILIA: Rapper launches line of concert-worn apparel, autographed merch and more.
*50 Cent has inked a new deal to sell a line of his own memorabilia that will include concert worn-apparel, autograph signings, autographed photos, movie products and other 50 Cent branded merchandise, reports the New York Post. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Obama wins Guam; 'Iron Man' rules; Sparks says Do Something; NJ picks Morrison; Kodjoe leaves Broadway; BE's 'Leading Doctors.'
*Sen. Barack Obama won Guam's Democratic presidential caucuses Saturday by just seven votes, according to a Guam election official. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Sprewell sued; Rodman's girlfriend; Forbes loses; Harrison questioned; Perrilloux tossed.
*Latrell Sprewell and his company, Sprewell Motorsports, have been sued by City National Bank for failing to pay credit card bills since September 29, 2007, reports TMZ.com. 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

EUR FILM REVIEW: Iron Man
By Kam Williams
*Created by Stan Lee in April of 1963, Iron Man was first introduced in Marvel Comics' "Tales of Suspense" (issue #39). Read Full Story

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