07-15-08 EURxtra: Obama's NAACP Speech / Fallout From NYer Cover

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OBAMA SPEAKS AT NAACP CONVENTION: Says blacks must take responsibility
*Barack Obama urged blacks to take more responsibility for improving their own lives, standing firm on a tough message that has been criticized by some African Americans. Read Full Story

NEW YORKER MAG BLASTED FOR OBAMA 'SATIRE': Plus, Democratic nominee called 'Oreo' by John McLaughlin.
*Within a span of 48 hours, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has been referred to as an Oreo by TV host John McLaughlin, and depicted as a turban-wearing, Osama bin Laden-worshipping flag burner on the cover of New Yorker magazine. Read Full Story

MISS USA EXPLAINS FALL DURING PAGEANT: Crystle Stewart bit it, then recovered and applauded her misstep during Mrs. Universe broadcast.
*Miss USA Crystle Stewart phoned into NBC's "Today" show Monday to address her now infamous trip and fall during the Miss Universe pageant in Vietnam on Sunday. Read Full Story

CHEADLE WEIGHS IN ON GENOCIDE CHARGES: Actor speaks to EUR about implications of UN's decision to target Sudanese president.
*EURweb caught up with actor Don Cheadle in advance of Monday's charges of genocide leveled against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashi Read Full Story

CYNTHIA MCKINNEY IS GREEN PARTY NOMINEE: Former Democratic Congresswoman chooses hip hop activist as running mate.
*At its convention in Chicago over the weekend, the Green Party selected former Democratic Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney of Georgia as its presidential nominee, with hip-hop artist, journalist and activist Rosa Clemente as her running mate. Read Full Story

WHOOPI GOLDBERG JOINING BROADWAY'S XANADU: 'View' co-host to play Caliope through Sept. 7.
*Whoopi Goldberg has signed on to star in Broadway's Xanadu for a six-week summer run beginning July 29. Read Full Story

BILL RUSSELL PENNING BOOK ABOUT AUERBACH: NBA great's memoir to cover friendship with late Boston Celtics coach.
*Bill Russell is currently working on a memoir about his friendship with late Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach, who led Russell and his teammates to a string of championships during the 1950s and 60s. Read Full Story

B.B. KING TO HOST WEEKLY XM RADIO SHOW: Music legend prepares to invade satellite radio this fall.
*Blues icon B.B. King will begin hosting his own weekly music show for XM Satellite Radio beginning in September 2008, with a broad mix of blues and gospel music chosen personally by the artist. Read Full Story

NICOLE RICHIE'S BOOK HEADED TO TV: 'Truth About Diamonds' tells story of woman who was adopted by a music superstar at age 7.
*Nicole Richie's semi-autobiographical book "The Truth About Diamonds" is about to become a television show, the author tells E! News. Read Full Story

TOO SHORT'S NEW STUDIO IN JEOPARDY: Rapper may be forced to close facility due to $1 million judgment.
*A $1 million judgment against rapper Too Short, stemming from a 1991 car accident, may lead to the closing of his two-month-old recording studio in Oakland. Read Full Story

NAOMI CAMPBELL SHUNS RETIREMENT: Supermodel says she won't leave industry until more blacks appear on runways.
*Why does Naomi Campbell continue to work the runway at age 38, when her former colleagues of the supermodel era – including Cindy Crawford and Christy Turlington – have all retired? Read Full Story

SANAA LATHAN, NIA LONG JOIN 'FAMILY GUY' SPINOFF: Plus, black actor to voice white redneck character in Fox's 'Cleveland.'
*Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long and Kevin Richardson have been added as voice talent for the upcoming "Family Guy" spinoff "Cleveland." Read Full Story

NAS SAYS JESSE JACKSON IS A 'HATER': Rapper opens up about civil rights vet dissing Obama; plus, artist sets tour behind untitled CD.
*Nas says there's no need for hateration in the dance-arie when it comes to Sen. Barack Obama. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Garden Party
By Kam Williams
*When April (Willa Holland) catches her pervert stepfather peeping at her in the shower again, she decides its time for her to leave home. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Yung Joc sued; 40/40 lawsuit shakedown?; Rice, Lopez at Women's Conf.; Forman Grill's Web series; Kimora's fertility; Janet songs on 'Dance Crew'
*Yung Joc was due in an Atlanta courtroom yesterday in a battle against the owners of Stereotypes, a high-end stereo company who accuses the rapper of failing to pay for nearly $25,000 worth of electronics they installed in his ride last year. 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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