06-26-08 EURxtra: Kanye's Angry Blog About Bonnaroo Boo Boo

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TUESDAY'S OBAMANIA - FROM BET TO DOROTHY CHANDLER: Sen. gets LA love at Hollywood fundraiser and Barack-friendly BET Awards.
*While Hollywood elite were busy supporting Barack Obama at a fundraiser held in downtown Los Angeles, another very different show of support for the presidential candidate was taking place a few blocks up Figueroa Ave. at the Shrine Auditorium. Read Full Story

NAOMI CAMPBELL TOSSED FROM MANDELA EVENT?: Former South African leader reportedly disappointed by her recent behavior.
*A British newspaper reported Wednesday that Nelson Mandela wants no part of Naomi Campbell at his 90th birthday concert, to be held tomorrow at London's Hyde Park as a fundraiser for his 46664 charity. Read Full Story

KANYE BLOGS ABOUT BONNAROO BOO-BOO: Rapper doesn't appreciate backlash over his late performance.
*Kanye West put up a blog posting Tuesday that said the recent flak over his delayed performance at Bonnaroo has left him "the most offended I've ever been." Read Full Story

DEATH ROW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP: Suge loses appeal; label auctioned to Global Music Group for $24 million.
*Global Music Group is the new owners of famed West coast-based rap label Death Row Records after former owner Marion "Suge" Knight lost his appeal Tuesday against a ruling that forced him to sell off the label's assets. Read Full Story

RUBEN STUDDARD GIVES UP WEDDING DETAILS: "Idol" champ to get married this weekend with 20 groomsmen on hand – at least.
*With a fresh marriage license in their pockets, "American Idol" champ Ruben Studdard and his fiancée Surata Zuri McCants are planning a huge wedding in his Birmingham hometown this weekend. Read Full Story

INDIA.ARIE PREPARES FOR BROADWAY DEBUT: Singer cast as lead of Whoopi-produced 'For Colored Girls.'
*India.Arie will make her Broadway debut this August in the upcoming revival of Ntozake Shange's "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf," produced by Whoopi Goldberg. Read Full Story

PACMAN IS PRAYING FOR DON IMUS: Adam Jones says he's 'truly upset' over radio jock's comments.
*Suspended Dallas Cowboys player Adam "Pacman" Jones has weighed in on the latest Don Imus controversy after the radio host seemed to suggest that his numerous arrests and legal problems are par for the course because he's black. Read Full Story

COREY GUNZ ON CONTEXT OF SHAQ'S FREESTYLE: Rapper says baller jumped on stage during his b'day gig. Plus, Laker fan Snoop weighs in.
*Cory Gunz, the son of rapper Peter Gunz, was the person seen next to Shaquille O'Neal in an Internet clip of the Phoenix Suns star dissing his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant in a freestyle. Read Full Story

GUMBEL, HBO HIT WITH $5 MILLION DEFAMATION SUIT: Sports memorabilia authenticator upset with 'Real Sports' segment.
*Bryant Gumbel is being sued for defamation – along with his employer HBO and a reporter from his show "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel – by a sports memorabilia authenticator accused of being the go-to guy for a forgery ring. Read Full Story

CANDACE PARKER GETS HER CONSECUTIVE DUNKS ON: Plus, Sparks rookie named nation's top female college athlete.
*Hours after becoming the second player to dunk in a WNBA game, Los Angeles Sparks rookie Candace Parker received the Honda-Broderick Cup on Monday as the nation's top female college athlete. Read Full Story

KIM COLES TO HOST NEW VERSION OF 'DATING GAME': GSN hires actress as part of show's revival.
*Kim Coles has been tapped by the Game Show Network (GSN) to host one of its new shows – a revival of 1970s and 80s staple "The Dating Game." Read Full Story

JUSTIN GATLIN BLOCKED FROM OLYMPIC TRIALS: Banned sprinter denied by a judge, despite being wronged by USOC.
*A federal judge on Tuesday snuffed out the 2008 Olympic dreams of track star Justin Gatlin. Read Full Story

JAZZ GREAT ERNESTINE ANDERSON LOSING HOME: Friends and family are trying to raise money for her mortgage debt.
*Jazz vocalist Ernestine Anderson, who once worked with Quincy Jones and Ray Charles, is facing foreclosure on her home in Seattle after falling behind more than $30,000 in payments and penalties, public records show. Read Full Story

RUBY DEE ADDED TO FILM ACADEMY: Stage and screen vet among 105 movie biz folks asked to join.
*Ruby Dee, an Oscar nominee for her role in last year's "American Gangster," has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group responsible for selecting nominees for the annual Academy Awards. Read Full Story

FLOYD MAYWEATHER HOSTS JULY 4TH EVENT: Retired boxer reigns over 3-day event in Michigan hometown
*Freshly retired from boxing, Floyd Mayweather is hosting a three-day event during the July 4th weekend to celebrate his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Read Full Story

TIGER HAS 'SUCCESSFUL' KNEE SURGERY: Doctors repaired torn ligament during operation Tuesday.
*Tiger Woods underwent surgery Tuesday to address his lingering knee problems, which hampered him during the recent U.S. Open but did not prevent him from winning the tournament in a 19-hole playoff against Rocco Mediate. Read Full Story

WHAT'S ON BARACK OBAMA'S IPOD?: Everything from Bob Dylan, to Yo-Yo Ma, to Jay-Z.
*The new issue of Rolling Stone, featuring Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama on the cover, features an interview with the senator that reveals the diversity of his musical tastes. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Quid Pro Quo
By Kam Williams
*On April 5, 1989, Isaac Knott (Nick Stahl) survived a horrible automobile accident in which of both of his parents (Michal Sinnott and Joshua Leonard) perished. Read Full Story

'HANCOCK' WANTS TO PAY OFF YOUR MORTGAGE: Plus, star Will Smith kisses Dave Letterman during visit to promote film.
*As part of its promotion for the Will Smith movie "Hancock," Columbia Pictures is offering to pay off the house note of one lucky family through its "Hancock's Helping Hand Mortgage" contest. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Janet's lingerie line; DMX sued; Darkchild Jr.; 'Baisden' addresses weight; Harlow saves mama; Female Success Factor in ATL.
*One day after Michael Jackson said he was developing a new clothing line with Ed Hardy designer Christian Audigier, news broke that his little sister Janet is also about to hit the fashion world with her own line of lingerie. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Ray Lewis sued; Parker covers NBA Live 09; Jordan snubs kid.
*NFL star Ray Lewis is being sued by Arizona promotions company Profession Events, LLC, which claims he never sent paychecks to the hostesses they provided for his Super Bowl party in February. 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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