06-04-08 EUR: Barack Obama Is Now The Democratic Presidential Nominee

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BARACK OBAMA IS THE DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE: But Hillary Clinton refuses to concede.
*It's official. Illinois Senator Barack Hussein Obama can now say he is the Democratic Party's nominee to run against the Republican Party's nominee John McCain in November. Read Full Story

SEAN LEVERT'S WIDOW FILES WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUIT: Angela Lowe accuses jail officials of ignoring husband's medical needs.
*The widow of Sean Levert has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Cuyahoga County officials claiming their delayed medical attention led to his collapse in jail and eventual death at the hospital. Read Full Story

SUN-TIMES WRITER ORDERED TO TESTIFY IN KELLY CASE: After threat of bench warrant for no show Tuesday, Jim DeRogatis due on stand today.
*Chicago Sun-Times reporter Jim DeRogatis escaped jail time Tuesday after the judge in R. Kelly's child pornography trial flirted with a bench warrant for his arrest when he failed to appear. Read Full Story

BEVERLY JOHNSON GIVES A 'LOOK': New show gives older set a shot at modeling career.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*The average modeling career is launched at 16, but if TV Land has anything to do with it, 35 is the new 16. The nostalgia channel is in the game of original programming, leading with the new show “She’s Got the Look,” which features beautiful women vying for a modeling crown. The twist is – all of the contenders are over 35 years of age. Read Full Story

LIL WAYNE'S ALBUM LEAKS – AGAIN: 'Tha Carter III' is all over the Internet thanks to vindictive DJ.
*Lil Wayne is dealing with yet another leak of his upcoming album "Tha Carter III" after an anonymous DJ decided to punish the rapper for his recent remarks blasting the mixtape industry. Read Full Story

JAY'Z'S OLD DEF JAM POST FILLED: Label's former senior VP of A&R, Shakir Stewart, is promoted.
*Island Def Jam Music Group announced Tuesday that the label's former senior vice president of A&R, Shakir Stewart, has been promoted to the president's chair that was vacated in December by rapper Jay-Z. Read Full Story

KANYE & SELITA DENY ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP: Rumors started after Page Six item claimed they were 'cozy' at the club.
*Kanye West and Selita Ebanks are denying a report that they are more than just good friends. An item published in the New York Post Tuesday suggested a romance was brewing between the two, but a source close to the Victoria's Secret model says the story is completely false. Read Full Story

PEAS PERFORM FOR CHINA QUAKE VICTIMS: Group was to hold private concert in Shanghai to support Red Cross relief efforts.
*The Black Eyed Peas were due to perform a promo concert in Shanghai Tuesday for beverage companies Chivas Brothers and Pernod Ricard China, but in the wake of China's recent earthquake, proceeds will now go toward the thousands of its victims. Read Full Story

NE-YO PLEADS GUILTY TO RECKLESS DRIVING: Singer sentenced to 24 hours of community service.
*Singer Ne-Yo has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge in Georgia's Cobb State Court stemming from a traffic stop in February. Read Full Story

NAOMI CAMPBELL MOURNS YVES SAINT LAURENT: Supermodel says late fashion designer helped break color barriers.
*Naomi Campbell was reportedly in tears Monday while discussing the death of French fashion legend Yves Saint Laurent and his lasting impact on the promotion of black models in the industry. Read Full Story

SHERRI SHEPHERD GOES CRAZY OVER JANET: Miss Jackson surprises actress on 'The View' with concert tickets.
*"The View's" Sherri Shepherd lost her mind yesterday morning after her girl crush, Janet Jackson, showed up in person to give her two tickets to her upcoming concert in support of new album "Discipline." Read Full Story

CRAIG DAVID TRIES AGAIN IN U.S.: British R&B singer says he's willing to work harder this time around for Yankee support.
*British singer Craig David hopes his new single, "Hot Stuff (Let's Dance)," will not only reintroduce him to U.S. audiences, but this time match the tremendous success he's enjoyed overseas. Read Full Story

PACMAN ALLOWED IN PRESEASON; T.O. SIGNS EXTENSION: Tuesday was a good day for Dallas Cowboys fans.
*Hours after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday he would allow suspended cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones to join the club all the way up to the regular season and will decide by Sept. 1 if he can be fully reinstated, Jones' teammate Terrell Owens agreed to extend his contract for another three years. Read Full Story

NILE RODGERS TO PEN LIFE STORY: Producer writing memoir about past drug use, alcohol addiction and being newborn of a 14-year-old mother.
*Nile Rodgers, the super producer who founded disco band Chic and created hits for such artists as Sister Sledge, Diana Ross and Madonna, will share his incredible life story in a new memoir. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Jason Taylor's future; Tiger's playing holes; US Women's Basketball Team; Allan Houston's charity event.
*Miami Dolphins player and "Dancing With the Stars" alum Jason Taylor says his team has not contacted him about a trade, as rampant rumors have suggested. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Taylor Dayne's DUI; KFC's 'Pride 360'; 'Coca-Cola concert at Apollo; Ashanti on 'GMA'; SoCo Music Experience; Diddy sues Cuff-Daddy.com.
*Pop singer Taylor Dayne is due back in court June 12 to stand trial on DUI charges. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Stuck
By Kam Williams
*On Friday, October 26, 2001, 27 year-old Chante Mallard, an African-American employed as nurse's aide, was driving under the influence of both booze and illegal drugs following a night of partying when she hit Gregory Biggs as he was crossing the street. 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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