05-30-08 EUR: Sean Levert's Death Due To Natural Causes / R. Kelly Update

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SEAN LEVERT'S DEATH DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES: Coroner cites sarcoidosis, but family says passing could have been prevented.
*An Ohio coroner ruled Thursday that R&B singer Sean Levert died of natural causes, however, his family believes his death possibly could have been prevented had he been allowed to seek medical attention during the week he was in jail. Read Full Story

EDDIE MURPHY SET FOR 'BEVERLY HILLS COP 4': Paramount aims to start production in 2009, possibly under director Brett Ratner.
*Eddie Murphy will return to the role of Detroit detective Axel Foley in Paramount's upcoming fourth installment of the "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise. Read Full Story

FORENSIC EXPERT IN KELLY TRIAL SAYS SEX TAPE IS REAL: Plus, defense says it needs more time to question surprise witness.
*An FBI forensic expert testified Thursday that the male and female in a sex tape at the heart of the R. Kelly child pornography trial weren't computer-generated or altered, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

RAY J HINTS AT LEGAL ACTION AGAINST HOTEL: He says drug accusations are false.
*Earlier this week it was reported that singer/actor Ray J, was booted from a Washington, DC hotel because he was unruly and was in possession of drug. According to TMZ.com, Ray J had returned to his room at the Hyatt Regency after a night of partying when someone called management to complain about his behavior. Read Full Story

50 CENT, DIDDY HEAD NEW MTV PROGRAMS: Curtis searches for next "street smart mogul"; Sean Combs introduces 'Making the Rock Band.'
*Sean "Diddy" Combs ventures into new territory with his "Making the Band" series and 50 Cent is looking for the next tycoon in new programming announced Thursday from MTV. Read Full Story

JUDGE YELLS AT JA RULE FOR SKIPPING COURT: Rapper got a scolding Wednesday by Manhattan Supreme Court Justice.
*A Manhattan judge gave Ja Rule a stern talkin' to Wednesday after he missed a court date in April because he was on tour. Read Full Story

ALL SIGNS POINT TO NO. 1 FOR USHER ALBUM: 'Here I Stand' on track to top Billboard 200 next week.
*First-day sales for Usher's new album "Here I Stand" indicate that the LaFace/Zomba release will secure the top spot next week on The Billboard 200. Read Full Story

VIVICA, DIDDY, LUKE SPEND SUMMER WITH VH1: Network taps talent for new programming to debut in the coming weeks.
*Vivica A. Fox, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Luther "Luke" Campbell are among the celebs featured in new programming set to premiere this summer on VH1. Read Full Story

ASCAP TO HONOR NEW EDITION: All six members – including Bobby – are scheduled to attend ceremony next month.
*The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor New Edition at its 21st Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 23 in Los Angeles, CA. Read Full Story

NAOMI CAMPBELL FACES FIVE CHARGES: Supermodel back in the system thanks to Heathrow incident.
*Naomi Campbell's anger problem has caused her to catch another case. The supermodel was charged Thursday with assaulting two police officers during her so-called "luggage rage" incident at London's Heathrow Airport. Read Full Story

COSBY'S TV SWEATERS IN CHARITY AUCTION: Proceeds to benefit Hello Friend/Ennis William Cosby Foundation.
*Three of the sweaters worn regularly by Bill Cosby's character, Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable on NBC's "The Cosby Show," are headed to the auction block for a charity set up in memory of the actor's late son, organizers said on Thursday. Read Full Story

SANAA LATHAN NARARTES SKIN COLOR DOCUMENTARY: Film is part of promo campaign for Vaseline's Cocoa Butter.
*"Vaseline Skin Stories," a documentary narrated by actress Sanaa Lathan and featuring regular folks answering the question "what does your skin mean to you?" is scheduled to premiere at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans on July 4. Read Full Story

ESSENCE EMPOWERMENT SEMINAR SCHEDULE: Tyler Perry, Bill Cosby, Juanita Bynum among lineup during Essence Fest series.
*New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin, Tyler Perry, Dr. Bill Cosby and Dr. Alvin Poussaint were among the participants announced Wednesday for the 2008 Essence Empowerment Seminar Series. Read Full Story

FLO BALLARD'S SIS WANTS TO EXHUME SINGER'S BODY?: Tabloid says Maxine hopes to prove Supremes star was murdered.
*The Globe tabloid has a story claiming the sister of late Supremes star Florence Ballard wants to dig up the singer's body to prove she was in fact murdered, and not the victim of a coronary artery thrombosis as an autopsy concluded. Read Full Story

LIL WAYNE SURVIVES 'IDOL' ONSLAUGHT: But rapper gets sued for sampling without permission.
*Despite the release of 14 "American Idol" singles this week, Lil Wayne still managed to hold onto Billboard Hot 100's No. 1 spot for a third week with his single "Lollipop." Read Full Story

VENUS ADVANCES, BLAKE BOUNCED AT FRENCH OPEN: Williams sister survives to third round; Blake is highest seed to exit so far.
*Venus Williams reached the third round at the French Open on Thursday. The eighth-seeded player used a six-game run to beat 241st-ranked qualifier Selima Sfar of Tunisia 6-2, 6-4. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Kanye's mama's money; MiJac's Blanket; Kobe's Web site woes; Diddy, Cassie & Ryan; Denzel's champagne bottle.
*Kanye West is now officially in control of his late mother Donda's money, reports TMZ.com. The rapper was granted a petition in LA court Thursday morning that makes him a co-executor of her estate. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: What Would Jesus Buy?
By Kam Williams
*This tongue-in-cheek documentary questions the degree to which America has commercialized Christmas. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
The Foot-Fist Way (R for profanity and sexuality) Martial arts comedy about a macho Tae Kwon Do instructor (Danny R. McBride) who sets out on a sojourn in search of his undefeated karate idol (Ben Best) after being left by his wife (Mary Jane Bostic) for her new boss. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Cornel West in Sacramento; Common and the White Sox in Chicago; Nelly in Las Vegas.
*Motivational Speaker and Community Activist Dr. Cornel West and BMWMB members Clifton West and Mike Dailey will host the First Annual Community Listening Party Reunion in Sacramento, CA. 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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