06-09-08 EUR: Janet Jackson CD Getting Kicked To The Curb By Def Jam?

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DEF JAM GIVING UP ON JANET'S 'DISCIPLINE?': Apparently so; singer says label has 'stopped all promotion.'
*A blog is claiming that Def Jam has stopped promoting Janet Jackson's latest album "Discipline" and has no plans to release any other singles from the project – despite the launch of her tour in September. Read Full Story

EASTWOOD SAYS SPIKE SHOULD 'SHUT HIS FACE': Dirty Harry responds to director's whitewash criticism; Spike fires back, calling him 'angry old man.'
*Clint Eastwood and Spike Lee are officially in a public spat over the omission of African American soldiers in two of Eastwood's critically-acclaimed movies about World War II. Read Full Story

HOLYFIELD DENIES BEING BROKE: Former boxer responds to foreclosure and child support headlines.
*Evander Holyfield says his 109-room estate in Fairburn, GA is no longer up for foreclosure, and the mother of one of his 11 children falsely accused him of skipping child support payments only to embarrass him. Read Full Story

FEMALE FRUSTRATION FINDS VOICE ON SATELLITE: Claudia Jordan & friends not afraid to talk the talk.
By DeBorah B. Pryor
*In the style of being “fully present” here’s something to ponder: Can a ho be turned into a housewife? How about this: Exactly how many lovers are TOO MANY to admit to? And, after careful consideration: When do you actually KNOW that you’re a ho? Read Full Story

REALITY SHOW PUNKS CHRIS ROCK IN SOUTH AFRICA: But are false accusations of sex with a minor funny?
*Chris Rock was the victim of an elaborate hoax in South Africa recently when he was accused of having sexual relations with a British minor, reported Agence France-Presse. Read Full Story

SUPERHEAD CLAIMS DARIUS MCCRARY ASSAULTED HER: Video vixen files report after incident on L.A. street.
*Karrine "Superhead" Steffans, the self-proclaimed video vixen whose books celebrate her sexual exploits with famous men, is accusing her latest conquest of turning violent in the middle of a Los Angeles street. Read Full Story

LIL WAYNE WON'T SUE OVER LEAKS: Cash Money says lawsuit against mixtape king DJ Empire 'isn't worth it.'
*Lil Wayne's record company announced they would not take legal action against DJ Empire, who released a four-part mixtape series of the rapper's leaked material. Read Full Story

F. GARY GRAY BEHIND 2ND GAYE BIOPIC: Film will rival James Gandolfini-produced film starring Jesse L. Martin.
*Two Marvin Gaye biopics are now on Hollywood's front burner. F. Gary Gray will direct "Marvin" for co-producer David Foster, while "Law & Order" veteran Jesse L. Martin toplines the previously-announced "Sexual Healing" for producer James Gandolfini. Read Full Story

FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. RETIRES FROM BOXING, AGAIN: Undefeated boxer says he's lost the desire to keep going.
*Unbeaten welterweight Floyd Mayweather Jr. (39-0, 25 KOs) said Friday that he will again retire from boxing because no longer has the passion necessary to fight. Read Full Story

FORENSIC EXPERT DENIES MOLE IN KELLY TRIAL: Video analysis veteran says black mark on back of man in sex tape is from footage distortion.
*A forensic expert testified Thursday at R. Kelly's child pornography trial that a mark seen on the lower back of the man in the sex tape at the center of the case was not a mole but video distortion. Read Full Story

JIMMY SMITS JOINS CAST OF SHOWTIME'S 'DEXTER': Actor to play assistant district attorney who teams with show's star to track serial killer.
*The upcoming third season of Showtime's critically-acclaimed series "Dexter" will include former "NYPD Blue" standout Jimmy Smits. Read Full Story

VIN DIESEL WELCOMES A DAUGHTER: Actor's girlfriend delivers their first child in April.
*Actor Vin Diesel and his girlfriend, Mexican model Paloma Jimenez, welcomed a baby girl in Los Angeles on April 2, Diesel's rep Meredith O'Sullivan announced in an e-mail. Read Full Story

BOB DYLAN OUT OF SECLUSION TO BACK OBAMA: Folk icon says presidential nominee is "redefining the nature of politics from the ground up."
*Bob Dylan, whose 1964 anthem "The Times They are a-Changin'" came to symbolize his generation's social struggle against the establishment, says presidential nominee and "change" proponent Barack Obama is inspiring the same movement in 2008. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Barry Bonds enters plea; Keys discusses Egypt; 'Tony Rock Project'; Seal's b'day gift; AADA model call; Luniz' Numskull charged; Warren G also busted.
*Barry Bonds’ trial is scheduled to begin March 2 now that he has pleaded not guilty to 14 charges of making false statements under oath about whether he used performance-enhancing drugs and to one charge of obstruction of justice. Read Full Story

JUNETEENTH EVENT IN MISSOURI CITY, TX: Celebration begins today to commemorate announcement of emancipation in Texas.
*Dubbed the largest Juneteenth commemoration in the nation, the 6th Annual Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration kicks off in Texas today (June 9) and will continue through Saturday, June 14. Read Full Story

BO DIDDLEY GIVEN MUSICAL SENDOFF: Hundreds attend funeral for rock-n-roll pioneer.
*Bo Diddley's funeral in Florida Saturday turned out to be a rollicking four-hour celebration of the music pioneer's legacy – which included a signature beat that influenced Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, the Rolling Stones and many others. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: You Don't Mess with the Zohan
By Kam Williams
*Although Zohan Dvir (Adam Sandler) is the best counter-terrorism commando in the Israeli army, the national hero doesn't see himself as a career soldier. Read Full Story

MAGAZINE RACK: Uptown's 'Entertainment Issue' features Spike Lee on Obama; Ebony/Jet launches fitness challenge; black music month profiles.
*A special Entertainment Issue of Uptown Magazine, a luxury lifestyle publication targeted at affluent African Americans, arrives on newsstands June 15 with filmmaker Spike Lee's take on the Barack Obama Effect and the historical impact of the country’s first African American major party presidential nominee. 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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