07-01-08 EURextra: Winehouse Calls Kanye A C**t / Mos Def's Ex's Tell-All

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AMY WINEHOUSE CALLS KANYE A 'C**T': 'Rehab' singer says it to Glastonbury crowd as an aside while praising Jay-Z. Jigga comments.
*When she wasn't punching fans in the crowd, British soul singer Amy Winehouse was hurling insults at Kanye West during her set at England's Glastonbury Festival on Saturday. Read Full Story

MOS DEF'S EX-WIFE PENS TELL-ALL: Former stripper says marriage to rapper was abusive; claims she had fling with Kanye.
*A juicy new tell-all book from the ex-wife of rapper Mos Def reveals her sexual encounters with various professional athletes and celebrities, including Kanye West, according to The Toronto Star. Read Full Story

NAS IS THE NEW FACE OF FILA: Rapper tapped to co-create own line based on fashions of the late '80s.
*Fila is trying to make a comeback through the use of hip hop star Nas, who has just signed a one-year partnership with the athletic apparel company that will include his own line, reports Billboard. Read Full Story

HALLE BERRY UNRAVELS MYSTERY OF DON CHEADLE: Actress presents 'Che Che' with special award at LA Film Fest.
*If ever there were a trivia game about the life of Don Cheadle, Halle Berry would win it hands down. Read Full Story

JOHN MCCAIN CLAIMS TO LIKE USHER: Republican presidential nom says he even has one of his CDs. Jeezy recounts troubling conversation with senator.
*Republican presidential candidate John McCain appeared on a "Saturday Night Live" broadcast with Usher last season and suddenly, the war hero is calling himself one of the singer's fans. Read Full Story

JAN ADAMS PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO DUI CHARGES: Plastic surgeon to stay in jail until next hearing in six days.
*Beverly Hills surgeon Dr. Jan Adams pleaded not guilty Monday to two misdemeanor counts of DUI, reports TMZ.com. Read Full Story

U.K. LOVES THEM SOME NE-YO: 'Closer' unseats Coldplay tune at No. 1; becomes singer's fourth U.K. top 5 in two years.
*Ne-Yo has moonwalked his way to another No. 1 single in the U.K. His current hit, "Closer," tops the chart this week, replacing "Viva La Vida" by British band Coldplay. Read Full Story

NO BLACK MODELS IN PARIS FASHION WEEK: John Paul Gaultier rep says 'the agencies have none.'
*As the fashion world turns its attention to Paris this week, the severe lack of black models on the runway has again become a frustration among top designers. Read Full Story

DID PRESIDENT PALMER PAVE WAY FOR OBAMA?: Dennis Haysbert's popular '24' character considered trailblazer.
*Fans of the Fox drama "24" already know what it's like to have a strong intelligent, black man as the U.S. Commander in Chief, particularly during times of terrorist activity. Read Full Story

GEORGE CLINTON SINGS COVERS ON NEW ALBUM: Funk legend recruits Sly Stone, RZA, El DeBarge, Kim Burrell, Chili Peppers and more.
*Always one to go against the musical grain, George Clinton has corralled a diverse group of singers to join his latest effort "George Clinton and Some Gangsters of Love," an album of cover songs due Sept. 16 on Shanachie. Read Full Story

ICE CUBE TO TOUR BEHIND 'RAW FOOTAGE': Album due Aug. 19; tour to begin two days later and last through Sept.
*Actor-producer Ice Cube is going back to his hip hop roots this summer to promote his upcoming album, "Raw Footage." Read Full Story

WYCLEF BRINGS INVESTORS TO HAITI: Rapper trying to inject money into his impoverished homeland.
*Wyclef Jean was in Haiti recently accompanied by a group of foreign investors he hopes will pour money into the local economy, which represents the poorest country in the Americas, he tells Reuters. Read Full Story

LYFE JENNIGS TO WORK WITH HIV/AIDS INITIATIVE: Crooner to team with organization during current tour.
*Lyfe Jennings is partnering with Music World Entertainment to launch a program in support of the "Heightened National Response to the HIV/AIDS Crisis Among African Americans." Read Full Story

PLIES LAUNCHES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Rapper hopes to help children of parents who are incarcerated.
*"Bust it Baby" rapper Plies has announced the launch of his non-profit organization, Big Gates and Plies Power Of Visions Foundation, Inc., as well as a scholarship program, the "Somebody Loves You" Scholarship Fund. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Emma's adopted son; Gov. Paterson's cataract; Obie Trice leaves Shady Records; TV One programming head exits.
*The homeless Rwandan refugee adopted in 2003 by actress Emma Thompson at age 16 is now a 21-year-old man in his second year at Thompson's alma mater, Cambridge University, pursuing a degree in politics. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Meet the Browns
By Kam Williams
*This modern morality play from Tyler Perry explores such universal themes as abandonment, trust, faith and redemption on its way to resolving the challenges facing Brenda (Angela Bassett), a single-mother of three struggling to survive in the projects on the south side of Chicago. 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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