06-23-08 EUR: Obama's Hillary Supporters Remark Offends Rep. Watson

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OBAMA REMARK OFFENDS REP. DIANNE WATSON: CBC meeting has tense moment after senator's comment regarding Hillary supporters.
*Rep. Diane Watson, D-Calif., a longtime supporter of Hillary Clinton, reportedly took offense to a comment made by presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama during his recent meeting with members of the Congressional Black Caucus. Read Full Story

STAR PROSECUTION WITNESS IN R. KELLY TRIAL SPEAKS: Lisa Van Allen explains relationship with singer; comments on verdict.
*Essence.com sat down recently with Lisa Van Allen, a key witness in the prosecution's child pornography case against R. Kelly. Read Full Story

TYRA TO HATERS – KISS MY 'BOOTYLICIOUS' A**: Talk show host gets personal at Daytime Emmys; Kristoff St. John wins his first grown-up Emmy.
*The 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday started off with a win for Tyra Banks in the category of Outstanding Informative Talk Show, which offered one of the more memorable acceptance speeches of the evening. Read Full Story

NAOMI SAYS RACISM SPARKED HER AIR RAGE: Supermodel claims she lost it when someone called her a "golliwog."
*Naomi Campbell says a racist slur caused her to lash out while boarding a Los Angeles-bound British Airways flight from London's Heathrow Airport two months ago. Read Full Story

PROSECUTORS WANT WESLEY SNIPES IN JAIL: U.S. Attorney's Office says actor should be in custody pending appeal on tax conviction.
*Wesley Snipes is currently free on bail pending an appeal of his tax conviction, but it may not be for long if the U.S. Attorney's Office has its way. Read Full Story

50 CENT EXPLAINS RECORDING OF BUCK CONVO: Plus, rapper must surrender guns due to restraining order; Taco Bell offer harshly rejected.
*Rapper 50 Cent did an interview with New York radio station Hot 97 to explain his reasons for recording a phone conversation with former G-Unit rapper Young Buck, clips of which were posted on 50's Web site. Read Full Story

ITALIAN VOGUE TO PUBLISH ALL-BLACK ISSUE: July's offering will feature only black models and articles related to black women.
*In an effort to tackle the race problem within the modeling industry, July's Italian Vogue will feature only black models, and present features relating only to black women in the arts and entertainment. Read Full Story

RAMSEY LEWIS COMMISSIONED FOR "LINCOLN" PIECE: Jazz man asked to compose new work inspired by life of 16th president.
*Jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis and choreographer Bill T. Jones have been commissioned to create works inspired by the life of Abraham Lincoln as part of the Ravina Festival, a musical gathering to be held north of Chicago. Read Full Story

GOLF ANALYST APOLOGIZES FOR TIGER-RELATED REMARK: Johnny Miller said Mediate 'looks like the guy who cleans Tiger's pool.'
*NBC Sports golf analyst Johnny Miller apologized for his description of U.S. Open runner-up Rocco Mediate – a 45-year-old Pennsylvanian of Italian heritage – saying the comments had "absolutely nothing to do with his ethnicity." Read Full Story

SPIKE LEE TEASES 'LEVEES' FOLLOW-UP: Film may explore mental issues, suicide rates following Katrina.
*During an appearance Thursday at a film fest outside of Washington D.C., Spike Lee said he may return to the topic of Hurricane Katrina in a follow up to his HBO miniseries "When the Levees Broke." Read Full Story

STEVIE LOVES PERFORMING IN THE SUMMER: Singer's current North American tour aims to foster unity across racial and religious lines.
*After the first stop of his 14-city North American tour Wednesday, Stevie Wonder told reporters that it was "nice" to be on the road again, and he's loving the fact that his jaunt takes place during the summer months. Read Full Story

TWO CHARGED IN DEATH OF T.I.'S ASSISTANT: Siblings accused of killing Philant Johnson and wounding three others.
*Charges were brought in Cincinnati against two brothers in the slaying of rapper T.I.'s assistant during a party following a performance in 2006. Read Full Story

FORECLOSURE HAUNTS PACMAN JONES, VIN BAKER: Athletes close to losing homes after falling way behind in mortgage payments.
*Suspended Dallas Cowboys player Adam "Pacman" Jones and former NBA star Vin Baker are both in jeopardy of losing their homes in scheduled foreclosure sales. Read Full Story

MAN WHO DEFACED TUPAC STATUE EXPLAINS ACTIONS: Kenneth Anthony Wilson says it was a stand against gangsta rap.
*Kenneth Anthony Wilson, the African American man who defaced a statue of Tupac Shakur at a center bearing his name in Stone Mountain, GA, has released a statement detailing the reason behind his actions. Read Full Story

VENUS WANTS FIFTH WIMBLEDON TROPHY: Tennis star says waterworks may turn on if it happens.
*Venus Williams said she may break from her tradition and actually shed a tear or two if she can come away with her fifth Wimbledon victory in the coming weeks. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: The Love Guru
By Kam Williams
*Those familiar with Mike Myers' work know that he's a comedic genius quite capable of keeping you in hysterics whether cavorting across the screen as Austin Powers, Shrek, Dr. Evil, Fat Bastard, Goldmember, Wayne Campbell or any of the other unforgettable character he's portrayed. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Be Kind, Rewind
By Kam Williams
*Mike (Mos Def) is the only employee at Be Kind, Rewind, a struggling video rental store slated to close in 60 days unless his boss, Mr. Fletcher (Danny Glover), brings the place up to code. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: USA Hoops; J-Hud's video; Bingham's 'Reality Show!'; Leona's new title; Keys' 'Superwoman.'
*The NBA will today formally announce the athletes selected to play on the U.S. Olympic basketball team. Read Full Story

MO' ITTY BITTY BITS: 'Wol.ver.ine'; Mariah's registered; Kearse's DUI; Comedian Carlin dies.
*Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am spoke to MTV.com about his role in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," due in theaters May 1. "I'm a teleporter. ... I'm here, I'm there, I'm everywhere. Boom, boom, boom!" he revealed. "My character's name is John Wraith. He's a black Texan. He's not a cowboy, but his gear suggests that he is. He's just a badass who'll whoop your ass." 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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