07-11-08 EUR: Spike Lee Goes 'Nuts' Over Jesse's Obama Comment

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SPIKE LEE WEIGHS IN ON JACKSON'S OBAMA COMMENT: 'I think it's coming down to jealousy,' filmmaker says of civil rights vet.
*Spike Lee says Jesse Jackson needs to go somewhere and sit down. Read Full Story

TIGER WOODS TO BECOME FIRST BILLIONAIRE ATHLETE: Golfer expected to surpass mark in 2010.
*Tiger Woods is on the verge of breaking another record, this time with his bank account. Read Full Story

MORE INFIDELITY TALK SURROUNDS KILPATRICK: Wayne County Prosecutor says Detroit mayor cheated with multiple women.
*More accusations of infidelity are about to be leveled against Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick based on text messages newly obtained by Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy. Read Full Story

50 CENT SAYS BEING AWAY FROM SON IS HARD: Rapper opens up about toll of current custody battle.
*Rapper 50 Cent says the most difficult part of his public feud with ex-girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins is not being able to see his 11-year old son Marquis. It's "the toughest, because he's my motivation," he tells MTV.com. Read Full Story

VANESSA BELL CALLOWAY'S 'DIVORCE': Actress, along with Dawn Lewis & Ananda Lewis stars in LA theater production this weekend.
By Dennis J. Freeman
Vanessa Bell Calloway has always been an understated actress in the land of fame and money called Hollywood. But somehow, some way, the award-winning entertainer seems to find gigs that keep her face in the limelight. Read Full Story

FOREST WHITAKER TO PRODUCE 'FAT' HBO PROJECT: Oscar winner behind drama about a weight loss guru investigated by the feds.
*Forest Whitaker is tapped to executive produce a new pilot for HBO titled "Fat Sells," which is set in the world of the $46 billion herbal weight loss industry. Read Full Story

SPIKE'S 'PASSING STRANGE' NEEDS DISTRIBUTION: More details emerge about director's film version of Broadway musical.
*Producers of the Broadway musical Passing Strange have announced that Spike Lee's film version will be shot on July 19, with two shows being recorded by cinematographer Matthew Libatique before an audience. Read Full Story

KANYE WEST IN HIS OWN 'ABSOLUT WORLD': Rapper spoofs himself in new spot for vodka brand; also denies anger management reports.
Kanye West spoofs his larger-than-life ego in a new ad campaign for Absolut vodka. According to People.com the rapper is part of the new "In an Absolut World" ad campaign as the star of a fake commercial for "Be Kanye" tablets. Read Full Story

JORDIN SPARKS BACK ON THE ROAD: Singer finishes Alicia Keys tour and jumps into trek with Jesse McCartney.
*Jordin Sparks, who just wrapped work on the Alicia Keys tour, continues to promote her self-titled debut album on a new North American trek with fellow tween favorite Jesse McCartney. Read Full Story

MIJAC PLANNING SONG WITH NEW KIDS?: Plus, why was King of Pop rolling around Vegas in a wheelchair and trucker hat this week?
*The Internet was flooded Wednesday with paparazzi shots of Michael Jackson being rolled around Las Vegas in a wheel chair dressed in a trucker hat, a black drape, sunglasses, a surgical mask and pajama bottoms. …But we digress. Read Full Story

TEAIRRA MARI RETURNS ON INTERSCOPE: Singer's drops single "No No No" under new label deal.
*Teairra Mari, the singer who made a stir in 2005 with the Def Jam single "Make Her Feel Good," is back with a new track titled "No No No," her first release under a new deal with Interscope. Read Full Story

RAPHAEL SAADIQ TAPS WONDER, STONE FOR CD: New project scheduled to drop Sept. 16 via Columbia.
*Raphael Saadiq is finishing up work on his next album, "The Way I See It," a sample-free project due for release on Sept. 16 via Columbia. Read Full Story

THE GAME LASHES OUT AGAINST HIS FAMILY: Rapper is interviewed about fight with cousin at recent funeral.
*The Game appeared on Phoenix radio station Power 98.3 to discuss – or rather vent about – the money-related fight that broke out at his cousin's funeral. Read Full Story

NO MORE MADRE'S FOR J.LO?: Jennifer Lopez shuts down her restaurant in Pasadena, Calif.
*After six years, Jennifer Lopez's restaurant Madre's is closed for business, according to a sign hanging on the door. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Witherspoon's rap album; first female black combat pilot; Babbatunde back in 'Chicago.'
*John Witherspoon, 66, is releasing a rap/comedy album titled "63 Cents." According to Allhiphop.com, the project will be available on iTunes and include songs such as “Don’t Nobody Go In The Bathroom,” and “Dance Now With Your Big Ole Ass.” Read Full Story

TIFFANY 'NEW YORK' POLLARD IS SINGLE AGAIN: Reality show star and 'Tailor Made' reportedly break up.
*Tiffany "New York" Pollard has reportedly been dumped by her beau George "Tailor Made" Weisgerber – and the entire breakup will be shown on her upcoming VH1 reality series, "New York Goes Hollywood." Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (PG-13 for profanity, violence and sci-fi action) Ron Perlman reprises the title role in this horror sequel about a red-horned hellspawn who returns to Earth to save the day when the truce between humanity and the invisible realm is broken by a diabolical demon with an army of marauding creatures. 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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