07-09-08 EUR: TV One To Cover Obama & Dems But Not McCain & G.O.P.

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TV ONE TO COVER OBAMA AND THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION: Nightly recaps to feature Michael Eric Dyson, Jacque Reid and Sheryl Underwood.
*TV One announced yesterday morning that it has assembled a team to offer live, nightly coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, from Monday, Aug. 25 through Thursday, Aug. 28. Read Full Story

PRODUCERS OF B.I.G. DOCUMENTARY SUED: Former rapper wants $5 million for footage used without his permission.
*A man featured in the documentary "Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life" is suing its producers for $5 million alleging they included footage of him battling the rapper without permission. Read Full Story

MICHAEL VICK FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY: Jailed quarterback owes between $10 million and $15 million to creditors.
*Michael Vick, currently doing time on federal dogfighting charges, has filed Chapter 11 papers in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, saying he owes between $10 million and $50 million to creditors. Read Full Story

NATE DOGG HIT WITH FELONY CHARGES: Crooner allegedly chased estranged wife down the 405.
*Nate Dogg, 38, will face several felony charges in connection with the alleged stalking of his estranged wife, which included a car chase down a Los Angeles freeway. Read Full Story

GAME SUED BY COUSIN OVER FUNERAL FIGHT: Rapper supposedly volunteered to pay half of cousin's burial – and didn't.
*Not only has The Game been accused of going back on a promise to pay for part of his cousin's funeral, but the rapper allegedly got into a fight with another cousin following the actual service. Read Full Story

PRESTON WHITMORE PUTS IN WORK: 'This Christmas' writer/director finishes latest project and promises more.
By Kenya M. Yarbrough
*Writer/director/producer Preston Whitmore has a pretty impressive film resume, but the young Hollywood-ite is staying grounded, modestly explaining that he’s not doing anything extraordinary. Read Full Story

VILLAGE PEOPLE COP HAS VOCAL CORD SURGERY: Former lead singer Victor Willis postpones his tour during recovery.
*Former Village People lead singer Victor Willis, who sang lead and co-wrote lyrics to such Village People hits as "Y-M-C-A" and "Macho Man," has put his tour on hold to recover from surgery on his vocal cords. Read Full Story

JAMES BROWN TO CO-HOST 'INSIDE THE NFL': Show moves from HBO to Showtime; Phil Simms and Cris Collinsworth also on board.
*"Inside the NFL" moves from HBO to Showtime this year and will be hosted by James Brown, who is currently under contract with Showtime's sister channel CBS under the corporate umbrella Viacom. Read Full Story

JADA PINKETT SMITH HIRES DOG WHISPERER: Cesar Millan called in after actress' dog killed by a snake.
*Devastated over the loss of her dog Rocco at the hands of a rattlesnake, Jada Pinkett Smith has enlisted the services of TV's "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan to help teach her pooches to avoid the slippery creatures. Read Full Story

OBAMA'S INVESCO FIELD AUDIBLE THROWS NETWORKS: That big of a venue wasn't budgeted; He also let's daughters be interviewed by Access Hollywood.
*Networks were thrown for a loop Monday when Barack Obama's campaign announced it was moving his closing-day acceptance speech of the Democratic presidential nomination from the 19,000-seat Pepsi Center to the 76,000-seat Invesco Field. Read Full Story

CHRIS ROCK TEAMS WITH HALLMARK: Comedian's voice will be featured on new line at Gold Crown stores.
*The edgy, unexpected humor of comedian Chris Rock is now available at Hallmark Gold Crown stores across the country. The comedian is featured on a new line of cards joking about age, finances, and the relationship between men and women. Read Full Story

BROADWAY'S B.J. CROSBY RECOVERING FROM STROKE: Star of Smokey Joe's Café says she needs lots of prayer.
*B.J. Crosby, the Tony-nominated Broadway actress from Smokey Joe's Café, suffered a stroke on the right side of her body in mid-June, reports Playbill News. Read Full Story

CHAKA KHAN IN 'TV ONE' HOT SEAT: Singer sits down with Cathy Hughes; discusses roller coaster career; son's legal drama and more.
*Chaka Khan will be the guest of honor this weekend on "TV One on One." The Cathy Hughes-hosted series on TV One will feature the ten-time Grammy winner for the full hour on Sunday, July 13 from 10-11 p.m. Read Full Story

TIMOTHY WRIGHT 'HOLDING ON' AFTER CRASH: Pastor suffered extensive injuries; wife and grandson were killed.
*The Rev. Timothy Wright is said to be slowly recovering from a car crash that left him with serious injuries and killed his wife, Betty, and grandson. He was in critical condition Monday at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. Read Full Story

SHERYL UNDERWOOD IS NEW ZETA PHI BETA PREZ: Comedian crowned during sorority's business meeting in Vegas.
*Comedian Sheryl P. Underwood has a new title - the 23rd International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Chop Shop
By Kam Williams
*Siblings Ale (Alejandro Polanco) and Isamar (Isamar Gonzales) are orphans forced by circumstances to fend for themselves in an industrial section of New York City known as the Iron Triangle. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: We Are Together (Thins Simunye)
By Kam Williams
*Grandma Zodwa Mqadi was working as an AIDS counselor in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa when she decided to do something about the fact that the epidemic had created over a million young orphans. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Snoop's wife cleared; 'Kinky' does Broadway; Mandela coin; 'Cooper' on ION; Dan-Jumbo arrested; Venus 'owes' Serena.
*DUI charges against Snoop Dogg's wife Shante were dropped yesterday due to lack of evidence. Boss Lady was popped last month in Fullerton, California on suspicion of driving under the influence of marijuana, but the Orange County District Attorney dismissed the case because there wasn't enough evidence to prove that her driving was impaired. 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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