06-16-08 EUR: Most R. Kelly Jurors Believe It Was Him On Sex Tape, But ...

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ITALIAN-AMERICAN GROUP ANGRY AT SPIKE LEE: Italic Institute of America says director has history of misrepresenting Italians in his films.
*Spike Lee, who just engaged in a back-and-forth volley with Clint Eastwood over the lack of black soldiers in his recent Iwo Jima films, is being called on the carpet by an Italian American group for the depiction of Italians in some of his past work. Read Full Story

R. KELLY JURORS SPEAK: Most believed it was singer on the sex tape, but there 'wasn't enough evidence to prosecute.'
*The 12 jurors who set R. Kelly free of child pornography charges Friday were reportedly in agreement that the singer was actually on the tape, but could not find him guilty because there was "not enough evidence to prosecute." Read Full Story

SNOOP DOGG'S WIFE BUSTED FOR DUI: Shante Broadus jailed early Saturday in Orange County, Calif.
*A mug shot of Snoop Dogg's wife Shante Broadus is not something one would expect to ever see, but there it was all over the Internet Saturday night after she was popped hours earlier for suspicion of DUI. Read Full Story

LIL' JJ: 'GROWN FOLK' TALKIN’: Young comedian releases variety show DVD.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*If “almost” only counts in horseshoes, somebody better tell teen comedy star Lil’ JJ and his fans. The star of Nickelodeon’s hit show “Just Jordan” and no stranger to the stand-up circuit, Lil’ JJ has released a variety show DVD, titled “Almost Grown” and it’s moving off the shelves. The disc, the comedian’s first, is a live sketch show hosted and produced by the 17-year old, which features stand-up and skits. Read Full Story

CHRIS ROCK PERFORMS AT BONNAROO: Plus, mayor gives B.B. King key to the city during festival near Nashville.
*Chris Rock took the main stage at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. Friday night and worked a "room" that may have included as many as 80,000 fans – his largest crowd yet. Read Full Story

R.I.P. TIM RUSSERT: Reactions to passing of NBC news veteran from Obama, Sharpton, Jackson, Gumbel and others.
*"Meet the Press" began Sunday morning with dimmed lights and no one sitting in the moderator's chair occupied just last week and for the past 16 years by host Tim Russert, the beloved NBC news titan who died suddenly on Friday. Read Full Story

MIJAC VEGAS ACT STILL IN THE RUMOR MILL: Group that bought Neverland suggests stage show, Oprah appearance and more to help singer repay loan.
*Michael Jackson appears closer than ever to the reality of re-launching his career via a long term residency in Las Vegas. Read Full Story

LIONEL RICHIE SAYS COMMODORES WILL REUNITE: Singer tells reporters tour could happen within next two years.
*Before his set at Antigua's Romantic Rhythms festival Saturday, Lionel Richie told reporters that he and his former band, the Commodores, will reunite soon for a tour – possibly within the next two years. Read Full Story

KANYE WEST DEALS WITH UNRULY FAN AT CONCERT: Rapper stops Glow tour's Minneapolis show after object thrown on stage.
*Kanye West took matters into his own hands Tuesday night after an object was thrown on stage during his Glow in the Dark tour stop in Minneapolis. Read Full Story

MASTER P, ROMEO REVISIT NC MIDDLE SCHOOL: Mogul and son return as promised to reward good test scores.
*Rap veteran Percy "Master P" Miller and his son, rapper Romeo, paid a second visit to a Monroe, North Carolina middle school recently to make good on a promise to reward 8th graders for good test scores. Read Full Story

THREE 6 MAFIA NOW 'LAST 2' STANDING: DJ Paul and Juicy J discuss new album and dwindled membership.
*Three 6 Mafia members Jordan "Juicy J" Houston and "DJ Paul" Beauregard are preparing for the release of their new album, "The Last 2 Walk," the first studio effort following their 2006 Oscar win for "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp." Read Full Story

UNDERWOOD POWERS DOC ABOUT BLACK ENTERTAINERS: Film is from actor's new Intrepid production banner.
*Blair Underwood and his production partner Tommy Morgan Jr., under their Intrepid banner, are executive producing a 90-minute documentary about black artists in the entertainment industry. Read Full Story

RUSSELL SIMMONS CLARIFIES REPORTS OF JEWEL THEFT: Mogul says his employee had 15 grand in gems stolen.
*A rep for Russell Simmons says the mogul did not have $15,000 worth of jewelry stolen from him as recent reports have suggested. The victim, rather, was one of Simmons' employees. Read Full Story

ALICIA KEYS NOT RULING OUT ADOPTION: Singer says she admires Angelina Jolie's approach to motherhood.
*Alicia Keys says she's not ready to be a mother just yet, but when the time is right, she'll consider adoption as a way to build a family. Read Full Story

NICK & MARIAH'S STATESIDE WEDDING SCRAPPED?: Couple is reportedly bickering over who will foot the bill.
*MSNBC's Scoop column is reporting that Mariah Carey and her new husband Nick Cannon are at odds over who will pay for their planned wedding on U.S. soil for friends and family. Read Full Story

LIL WAYNE VS. AL SHARPTON: War of words sparked by rapper's dis in track 'Misunderstood.'
*Rev. Al Sharpton has responded to a track featured on Lil Wayne's new album "Tha Carter III" that calls him out as a fraud and opportunist. Read Full Story

NAACP THEATRE AWARDS PREPS FESTIVAL: Beverly Hills/Hollywood Chapter lines up activities before big ceremony on June 30.
*The 18th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards kicks off its 1st Annual Theatre Awards Festival weekend with a VIP Pre-Party on Friday, June 27, from 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. at Clarity Theatre in Beverly Hills. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Kung Fu Panda
By Kam Williams
*Po (Jack Black) is a clumsy panda who works in his family’s noodle shop in an idyllic oasis known as the Valley of Peace. Read Full Story

OBAMA BITS: Bicycle outfit clowned; fashionista fund raiser; J.Lo's visit to Capitol Hill.
*US Weekly's fashion police have cited Obama for an outfit he wore during a recent bike ride in Chicago. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Aretha at Newport; Vonzell's house; 'Carter III'; Halle clowns; Pharrell wants Strokes; 'Memphis' musical.
*The annual Newport Jazz Festival will be anchored this year by the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. 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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