06-11-08 EUR: Jill Scott's Butterfly Bra / 50 Cent Not Allowed To Sell House

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50 CENT ORDERED NOT TO SELL NY MANSION: Judge tells rapper he can not dispose of property destroyed last month by fire.
*A New York judge on Tuesday ordered 50 Cent not to sell the property where a fire destroyed his $2.4 million home and where his ex-girlfriend, Shaniqua Tompkins, lived with their son. Read Full Story

R. KELLY SPEAKS FOR FIRST TIME AT TRIAL: Plus, judge says jurors can view sex tape during deliberations.
*R. Kelly will not be testifying in his own defense at his child pornography trial in Chicago. The artist spoke for the first time in court Tuesday when Judge Vincent Gaughan informed him of his right not to testify. Read Full Story

MAGIC AND COOKIE JOHNSON PLUG AIDS AWARENESS: Couple stars in Spike Lee-directed PSAs.
*Spike Lee is calling all the shots when it comes to two new HIV-awareness public service announcements starring NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson and his wife, Cookie. Read Full Story

JILL SCOTT GIVES US BUTTERFLIES: Singer/Actress brings plus-sized women relief with her Butterfly Bra.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*Grammy Award winner Jill Scott has wowed fans with her music since her debut disc “Who is Jill Scott?” took the industry by storm in 2000. Now the question posed is “What is Jill Scott doing next?” The singer, actress, poet has now become a lingerie designer of sorts as she’s teamed with retailer Ashley Stewart to launch the Butterfly Bra Collection – a new line of intimate apparel for plus-size women. Read Full Story

WARREN G. WON'T BE CHARGED FOR DRUG BUST: Prosecutors cite insufficient evidence.
*Prosecutors said Monday they will not bring charges against rapper Warren G, who was arrested early Sunday in Hollywood for being a passenger in a car with marijuana. Read Full Story

NUMSKULL DENIES SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES: Statement from rapper's rep also plugs new Luniz album.
*In a statement denying 12 felony sexual assault and weapons charges brought against rapper Numskull of The Luniz, his rep also took the opportunity to promote the artist's forthcoming project. Read Full Story

CHUCK BERRY'S 'JOHNNY' USED BY MCCAIN: But rock pioneer is 100% behind Obama.
*Veteran rock 'n' roller Chuck Berry says he's supporting Democratic nominee Barack Obama for president, even though Republican nominee John McCain used his classic hit "Johnny B. Goode" as an early campaign theme. Read Full Story

GNARLS BARKLEY PLAYS 'SECRET' MYSPACE GIG: Janelle Monae also on bill for Sunday's concert in NYC.
*Gnarls Barkley, Janelle Monae and Battles took the stage at New York's Fillmore at Irving Plaza on Sunday night (June 8) as part of MySpace's 150th "Secret Show," Read Full Story

KEN GRIFFEY JR. HITS 600TH HOME RUN: Athlete becomes 6th player to reach milestone.
*Ken Griffey Jr. of the Cincinnati Reds took his place in history beside Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Willie Mays and Sammy Sosa as the 6th Major League Baseball player to hit 600 home runs. Read Full Story

JAMES BROWN ITEMS HEADED TO AUCTION: Christie's lots will include instruments, awards, hand-written lyrics and more.
*Christie's is putting up for auction some 320 items belonging to the late Godfather of Soul James Brown on July 17. Read Full Story

WYNTON MARSALIS TEAMS WITH WILLIE NELSON: Jazz and country stars unite in honor of the blues.
*Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and country legend Willie Nelson hit the studio together for the first time to record a new album titled, "Two Men With the Blues," due for release on July 8. Read Full Story

J.LO TO DEVELOP LINE OF EXERCISE GEAR: Singer/actress looking to focus on sneakers, yoga pants and dance wear.
*Word has it that Jennifer Lopez is designing a range of exercise clothing that draws its inspiration from her own battle to restore her pre-pregnancy figure. Read Full Story

MEL B. BEHIND 'BLACK HANNA MONTANA' SERIES: That's how Scary Spice describes her new sitcom for Nickelodeon.
*Melanie Brown, formerly of the Spice Girls, has written a new half-hour TV show which she describes as the "black version" of the Disney Channel's popular children's series, "Hannah Montana." Read Full Story

SAMUEL L. SIGNS DEAL WITH CBS/PARAMOUNT TV: Eye network gives actor two-year first look agreement.
*Samuel L. Jackson has signed a two-year, first look deal with CBS Paramount Network TV that calls for the actor to develop and executive produce projects for the studio through his Uppity Films banner. Read Full Story

KRAVITZ, MO'NIQUE, PATTON IN MAJOR 'PUSH': Trio signs on for new Lee Daniels film.
*Rocker Lenny Kravitz will make his big screen acting debut in "Push," a Lee Daniels-produced and directed film based on the award-winning, New York Times-bestselling novel by Sapphire. Read Full Story

AMY WINEHOUSE'S RACIST DITTY HITS INTERNET: Star issues apology after British tabloid posts footage.
*Grammy winner Amy Winehouse has issued a public apology for a racially-offensive song she sang in a home video that somehow made its way to the Web site of a British tabloid on Tuesday. Read Full Story

JOY BRYANT BOOKS FOX TV GIG: Actress stars in telefilm/backdoor pilot about the crew of a starship exploring space.
*Joy Bryant is one of five actors who have joined the cast of FOX's "Virtuality," a two-hour telefilm/backdoor pilot from Universal Media Studios and BermanBraun. Read Full Story

BRAVO FINALLY FINDS SOME BLACK 'HOUSEWIVES': Blog says network just wrapped series featuring black socialites in the ATL.
*Bravo's popular reality series "The Real Housewives of Orange County" and its recently-wrapped New York City spinoff will finally have a version featuring women of color. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Strahan retires; VA prosecutors will wait on Vick; Gatlin still trying to compete; Caffey behind in child support.
*Although his team knew it was coming, Michael Strahan of the Super Bowl champion New York Giants just up and retired this week, catching folks completely off guard. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: King in VH1's 'Rehab'; Stacey Dash's cracked ribs; Rocky Carroll joins 'NCIS'; 'Step Up 2' DVD; Luda on TV One;
*Millions will be able to watch Rodney King try to kick his substance abuse habit on VH1's second season of "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew." Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: The Bucket List
By Kam Williams
*The paths of terminally-ill Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) and Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) would never have crossed, if they hadn't ended-up roommates on the cancer ward. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Pieces of a Dream in Newark; Common, Akon, Three 6 in LA's RockCorps; Keyshia Cole at IfLooksCouldKill.com launch;
*Acclaimed smooth jazz group Pieces of a Dream will perform two shows at The Spot Lounge in Newark Sunday to benefit The Guiding Hand. 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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