07-02-08 EUR: Shaq's Kobe Rap Is Now Ringtone / Robin Thicke Is Back

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SHAQ'S KOBE RAP IS NOW A RINGTONE: FunMo.com is offering free download of infamous freestyle.
*A mobile entertainment company is offering free ringtones of Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal rapping, "Kobe, tell me how my a** tastes?" from his recent freestyle rhyme that has since become a YouTube sensation. Read Full Story

KANYE IS 'LOL' AT WINEHOUSE COMMENT: Plus, troubled 'Rehab' singer avoids being charged in Glastonbury fan attack.
*Kanye West uses sarcasm to brush off a remark made about him by Amy Winehouse during her performance at Saturday's Glastonbury Music Festival. Read Full Story

HUGHES BROS. BRING 2ND PIMP PROJECT TO HBO: Twins follow up 1999 documentary 'American Pimp' with scripted series.
*The Hughes Brothers continue their fascination with pimps in a new scripted project for HBO titled "Gentlemen of Leisure." Read Full Story

ROBIN THICKE'S GOT 'SOMETHING ELSE' FOR YOU: Soulster set to release new disc.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*Singer Robin Thicke has become a staple in contemporary soul collections. And now Thicke has another disc for music fans to add. His third album, titled “Something Else,” hits storees in September complemented by a promotional tour beginning in August. Described as a “further expansion’ of his breakthrough disc, “The Evolution of Robin Thicke,” the disc is laden with classic soul rhythms. Read Full Story

BRITISH PAPERS PRAISE JAY-Z'S GLASTONBURY SHOW: Rapper wins over crowd and critics alike.
*The reviews are in regarding Jay-Z's headlining performance at this year's Glastonbury Music Festival, and it appears as if audience members weren't the only folks who were impressed. Read Full Story

PARIS BENNETT IS WITH CHILD: Former "American Idol" dynamo is pregnant at 19.
*Paris Bennett, the pint-sized powerhouse from "American Idol's" fifth season, is apparently weeks away from giving birth to her first child. Read Full Story

EDDIE MURPHY MAY GO BACK TO STANDUP: Actor flirts with retirement from films.
*Is Eddie Murphy getting tired of the Hollywood grind? While plugging his upcoming film "Meet Dave," due in theaters July 11, the actor told "Extra's" Tanika Ray that he may leave movies for good and return to his roots on stage. Read Full Story

MICHAEL STRAHAN FILMS 'CHUCK' CAMEO: Retired defensive end says he's been bitten by the acting bug and wants more projects.
*On the heels of announcing his retirement from football, former New York Giants star Michael Strahan has been busy building up his post-gridiron resume in television. Read Full Story

ERNESTINE ANDERSON'S SEATTLE HOME SAVED: But for how long? Monthly mortgage payments are still ridiculous.
*After reports surfaced last week regarding the impending foreclosure of Ernestine Anderson's home in Seattle, donations ranging from $5 to $5,000 poured in from folks around the country. Read Full Story

SOLANGE SAYS SHE HAS 'OBAMA FEVER': Plus, youngest Knowles sister talks about 3-year-old son; Hollywood life and early marriage.
*Solange Knowles recently spoke to E! about some of the socially conscious content present in tracks from her upcoming album "Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams," due Aug. 26. Read Full Story

LABELLE REUNION ALBUM DUE IN SEPTEMBER: Trio to perform July 5 at Essence Festival in New Orleans.
*To whet appetites for the reunion album of R&B trio Labelle, due Sept. 23 via Verve, group members Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash will perform July 5 in New Orleans as part of the Essence Festival at the Louisiana Superdome. Read Full Story

SOULJA BOY SNEAKERS ON THE HORIZON: Rapper inks multi-year shoe and apparel contract with Yums.
*Soulja Boy will have his own brand of sneakers to go along with the release of his upcoming album for Interscope. The rapper just signed a multi-year sneaker and apparel contract with Dallas-based clothing company Yums Shoes. Read Full Story

ADS PULLED FROM BET PROGRAMMING: Proctor and Gamble, Pepsi and GM reportedly upset with music video content.
*HipHopDX.com is reporting that several advertisers have pulled spots from programs on BET due to violent and suggestive content. Read Full Story

NEW EDITION/NEW KIDS COLLABO RECORDED: Bands hit the studio together for new song.
*After receiving the prestigious Golden Note Award at last week's ASCAP Rhythm & Soul awards in Beverly Hills, New Edition hit the studio with their 1980s rival New Kids on the Block to record a song. Read Full Story

DARKCHILD PLANS EXTREME BRITNEY MAKEOVER: Producer says he's working with pop star on material for next album.
*Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins says he's in the studio with tabloid queen Britney Spears working on some "very dancey, really up-tempo, aggressive, catchy, and hook friendly" songs for her next album. Read Full Story

WILL SMITH GRABS THE MIC FOR 'HANCOCK' PREMIERE: Actor joins Jazzy Jeff for impromptu gig in Hollywood.
*Fans at the Hollywood premiere of "Hancock" Monday night got an impromptu concert from the film's star, Will Smith and his rap partner DJ Jazzy Jeff, reports People.com. Read Full Story

OBAMA BITS: Meth wants him in Compton; Michelle joins him for romantic dinner; Jeezy and McCain; Canadians prefer Obama over own leaders.
*Method Man says Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama needs to spend time in the hood – specifically, Compton, Calif – before he takes office should he win the presidency. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: DMB's Moore injured; Ribeiro's 'Catch'; Wayne and Keyshia at Sumfest; Smiley's 'America'; 'Vote For It '08'; DC Curry on Starz.
*LeRoi Moore, the saxophone player for the Dave Matthews Band, was seriously injured in an ATV accident at his farm outside Charlottesville, Virginia. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Sex and Death 101
By Kam Williams
*Roderick Blank (Simon Baker) never expected to settle down. The confirmed bachelor had been content to parlay his good looks into a neverending string of sexual conquests. 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

EUR FILM REVIEW: Kabluey
By Kam Williams
*About once a month nowadays, another political drama is released examining the toll being exacted by the war on military veterans and their families. Read Full Story

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