06-18-08 EUR: Boston Wins NBA Championship; Pierce Voted Series MVP

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AL SHARPTON SAYS 'WHAT SHAKEDOWNS?': Rev. challenges NY Post writers to debate after negative articles.
*Rev. Al Sharpton has released a statement condemning the New York Post for publishing articles that accuse him of shaking down corporate CEOs through threats of boycotts. Read Full Story

SWIZZ BEATS SETS RECORD STRAIGHT ON DIVORCE: Producer says Alicia Keys has nothing to do with his divorce.
*Music producer Swizz Beatz sat down with MTV News to discuss rumors that an affair with R&B superstar Alicia Keys broke up his marriage to R&B singer Mashonda. Read Full Story

NAOMI CAMPBELL SETTLES CASE WITH EX-MAID: Ivana Lovas, one of several former housekeepers, had sued for abuse, breach and more.
*Naomi Campbell has settled a case with her former housekeeper after the woman accused the supermodel of various offenses, including racial discrimination and abusive behavior. Read Full Story

BOSTON WINS NBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: Celtics drub LA Lakers 131-92 in game 6; Pierce named series MVP.
*Hail to the champs and boo to the chumps. On their way to winning a 17th world championship, the Boston Celtics annihilated the Los Angeles Lakers 131-92 Tuesday night. The Celtics won game 6 of the 7 game series, 4-2 and in doing so, brought the coveted O'Brien trophy back to Bean town for the first time in 22-years Read Full Story

LUDACRIS IS A BUSY MAN: Rapper has new Web site, acting gigs, TV show and much more on his plate.
*Ludacris is getting his full hustle on with a myriad of ventures outside of his hip hop roots. Read Full Story

RACHEL ROY COLLECTION EXPANDS UNDER NEW DEAL: Designer and husband Damon Dash ink with Jones Apparel.
*Rachel Roy and her husband Damon Dash have signed a deal with Jones Apparel, Inc to expand her fashion brand, the Rachel Roy Collection. Read Full Story

GEORGE LUCAS BEHIND TUSKEGEE AIRMEN FILM: Surviving members of unit hope movie will include discrimination faced at home.
*The next project from "Indiana Jones" writer/producer George Lucas will be "Red Tails," a film about the Tuskegee Airmen and their record of successfully escorting thousands of U.S. bombers during World War II. Read Full Story

GAME'S 'LAX' RELEASE DATE AGAIN DELAYED: Fans can cross off July 8th and pencil in July 22nd.
*The Game has once again pushed back the release date of his upcoming Geffen album "LAX," reports Billboard. Read Full Story

MARY J. HELPS STRANGER GET DRESS OFF LAYAWAY: Singer dips into own pocket after overhearing woman's predicament.
*Mary J. Blige was shopping at the Diane von Furstenberg store in New York's Meatpacking District when a woman at the counter appeared to be in distress over an item she couldn't afford. Read Full Story

METS GIVE WILLIE RANDOLPH PINK SLIP: Manager fired and replaced temporarily with bench coach.
*The struggling New York Mets (34-35) let go of their manager Willie Randolph on Tuesday, delivering the news in a statement released at 12:15 a.m. PDT Tuesday morning, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

RAIDERS STAR JAVON WALKER BEATEN AND ROBBED: NFL receiver found unconscious on Las Vegas street corner.
*Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker was found unconscious on a Las Vegas street early Monday. Police believe he was the victim of a robbery. Read Full Story

WILL.I.AM'S OBAMA SONG NABS EMMY: 'Yes We Can' honored with first-ever award for Best New Approaches in Daytime Entertainment.
*Will.i.am's video for the "Yes We Can Song," an ode to presidential candidate Barack Obama, was honored with the first-ever Emmy Award for Best New Approaches in Daytime Entertainment. Read Full Story

EDDY 'ELECTRIC AVE.' GRANT DROPS 'VERY BEST': Artist pacts with UME to unleash catalog of hits. Tour set for August.
*Eddy Grant, best known for his 80s hits "Electric Avenue" and "Romancing the Stone," has signed a licensing deal with Universal Music Enterprises for the distribution of his music catalog spanning 40 years. Read Full Story

BET'S 'BALDWIN HILLS' READIES NEW SEASON: Five new well-off kids join five previous cast members for second round beginning in July.
*BET's reality series "Baldwin Hills" returns for a second season next month with five new cast members joining five holdovers from the previous run. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Tyler Perry's cousin; Vonzell explains gun; 'Notorious' movie clips; Paula's single again; Reginald F. Lewis event; 'Soul Train' sold.
*Tyler Perry's cousin Marlon Campbell tried to name drop his famous relative while promoting his own movie, only to learn that Mr. Madea wasn't having it. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Kicking It
By Kam Williams
*When you're homeless, as the late Rodney Dangerfield used to say, "You don't get no respect." Street people are generally shunned by society to the point where some start to wonder whether they are still fully human. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: The Incredible Hulk
By Kam Williams
*Five years ago, The Hulk was brought to the big screen by Ang Lee. But despite critical acclaim, the Academy Award-winning director’s artsy interpretation flopped at the box office. 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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