07-23-08 EUR: Nas Marches On Fox News / Olympic Bars Ban Blacks?

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NAS MARCHES ON FOX TODAY: Controversial rapper joins protest against on-air racism at 'Faux News.'
*Nas will join activists from MoveOn.org and ColorOfChange.org today as they march on Fox News headquarters in Manhattan demanding that the conservative network end what protesters call a "pattern of racist attacks against Black Americans including presidential candidate Barack Obama and his wife Michelle." Read Full Story

NO CHARGES IN SHARPTON INVESTIGATION: Federal prosecutors drop probe into possible tax fraud by the civil rights leader.
*Rev. Al Sharpton is out of hot water with the U.S. Attorney's office. Federal prosecutors dropped their investigation into allegations that the activist cheated on his taxes and extorted contributions from corporations in exchange for not protesting against them. Read Full Story

SHERRI SHEPHERD SHARES PAINFUL PAST: 'View' host opens up about multiple abortions and crack-addict sister.
*Comedian/actress and co-host of "The View" Sherri Shepherd has been through a lot in her 41 years of living and she hopes that discussing the pain of her past will inspire others to change their lives. Read Full Story

THE 'BLACK IN AMERICA' EURCAST: Hear from CNN's Soledad O'Brien on what went into making the historic series.
*CNN is about to roll out five hours of programming under its ongoing "Black in America" initiative. It began in April with a special on the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and expands this month with two documentaries. Read Full Story

KANYE AND SWAY SPOTLIGHT VETS: Rapper and MTV host help returning war vets deal with debt and depression on MTV News special.
*Kanye West and MTV personality Sway Calloway are reaching out to young veterans coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan. Read Full Story

NELLY'S PIMPIN' IN PARIS: France embraces rapper's 'Pimp Juice' energy drink.
*Nelly's "Pimp Juice" energy drink is being distributed in France and Sweden. The brand was launched in Paris last week at a talent showcase featuring several top French DJs. Read Full Story

BOBBY VALENTINO LIVES HIS 'DREAMS': Former DTP/Def Jam artist signs deal with EMI Records; launches Blu Kolla Dreams label
*Former Def Jam and Disturbing Tha Peace artist Bobby Valentino has landed a deal at EMI Records for his own label, Blu Kolla Dreams. Read Full Story

DR. DRE DROPS $350 HEADPHONES: His high-end headphones hit stores this week; Meanwhile, daughter Menaj says he won't help with her career.
*Back in January Dr. Dre and Interscope Chairman Jimmy Iovine appeared at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to unveil a new line of professional quality headphones called Beats By Dre. Read Full Story

HENDRIX TUNES COMING TO GUITAR HERO: Estate allows icon's music and likeness for latest offering of video game franchise.
*A purple haze is about to set over the video game franchise "Guitar Hero." Read Full Story

KELLY ROWLAND SHOOTS TV PILOT: She also talks D.C. reunion
*Kelly Rowland has filmed a pilot for a new a travel and lifestyle series called Around The World. Read Full Story

DON CHEADLE GETS 'MARCHING' ORDERS: Actor to star in and produce pet project about a British drug trafficker.
*Don Cheadle will finally get to produce and star in "Marching Powder," a drama based on the memoir titled, "Marching Powder: A True Story of Friendship, Cocaine and South America's Strangest Jail." Read Full Story

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MS. FRANKIE!: Keyshia helps momz celebrate her b-day. Holla!
*Keyshia Cole threw a big birthday party for her mom, Frankie, in Atlanta on Saturday night. Read Full Story

ROCKING FOR FASHION: R&B and hip-hop stars sign on for 5th annual Fashion Rocks concert.
*Lil Wayne, Beyonce, Chris Brown, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and Mariah Carey are among the stars set to perform at this year's Fashion Rocks concert which is set for September in New York City. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Without the King
By Kam Williams
*King Mswati III is a benevolent despot ruling the tiny African nation of Swaziland with a velvet-gloved iron fist. 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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