07-28-08 EUR: Halle Vs. Paparazzi / New Whitney Houston Track Leaked

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HALLE BERRY VS. THE PAPARAZZI: Actress files criminal complaint against photographer over backyard photos of baby.
*Halle Berry has taken legal action against photographers she claims crossed the line in snapping a photo of her four-month old daughter, Nahla Ariela Aubry, on her private property. Read Full Story

CNN'S 'BLACK IN AMERICA' IS RATINGS WINNER: Thursday's finale pulls 2.6 million; giving network timeslot win.
*Say what you will about CNN's two-part documentary "Black in America," but enough folks tuned in Wednesday and Thursday to give the news channel a ratings victory in its 9-11 timeslots. Read Full Story

SEN. OBAMA SPEAKS AT UNITY CONFERENCE: Back in Chicago after overseas trip, Democratic nominee talks about need to continue affirmative action.
*Sen. Barack Obama told minority journalists Sunday that affirmative action is still needed in the U.S., even if he is elected the nation's first African American president this fall. Read Full Story

JL KING NO LONGER ON 'THE DOWN LOW' (PT 1): But author/activist says black community is still holding his past against him.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*JL King became known as the infamous "Mr. Down Low" after he guested on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and shared the story of his double life as a loving husband who had homosexual affairs. After writing two books on the subject, King has written a novel called “Love on a Two-Way Street,” that expects to be just as intriguing. Read Full Story

NEW WHITNEY HOUSTON TRACK LEAKED: Internet gets hold of song, 'Like I Never Left.'
*The first new music from Whitney Houston in five years found its way onto the Web over the weekend. [Listen to track below.] Read Full Story

RAPPER TRINA AND NBA BOYFRIEND IN CAR CRASH: Kenyon Martin and Miami artist uninjured during incident in Belize.
*Rapper Trina and her boyfriend, NBA star Kenyon Martin, were involved in a car crash in Belize last week that left a 12-year-old boy and his 9-year-old brother injured. Read Full Story

SAPP IN, SHARPTON OUT OF ABC'S 'DANCING': Leaks hit Internet ahead of next month's official announcement of new lineup.
*Retired NFL star Warren Sapp is among the confirmed celebrities set to appear on next season's "Dancing with the Stars," while Rev. Al Sharpton has gone public with his rejection of ABC's offer to join the cast. Read Full Story

FOXY BROWN, LIL KIM SUED OVER BOOK DEALS: Rivals never made good on promises to deliver memoirs.
*Friends-turned-enemies Foxy Brown and Lil' Kim found themselves in the same headline Friday as subjects of separate lawsuits from book publisher Simon & Schuster Inc. Read Full Story

TIMOTHY WRIGHT STILL AILING AFTER CRASH: Gospel singer remains in critical condition three weeks after accident.
*Grammy-nominated gospel singer Timothy Wright is still listed in critical condition three weeks following an automobile accident that killed his wife and grandson. Read Full Story

MYA EXPLAINS NO-SHOW AT BARBADOS EVENT: Rep says non-payment was behind decision to forgo scheduled club appearance.
*Mya's camp has released a statement denying that "diva behavior" kept her from making a scheduled appearance at a club in Barbados. Read Full Story

DIDDY & CASSIE ARE NOT ENGAGED: Mogul's rep releases a statement denying rumors.
*Sean "Diddy" Combs is attempting to squash rumors that he gave an engagement ring to his artist Cassandra "Cassie" Ventura, who has been rumored to be his girlfriend. Read Full Story

ROSA PARKS ITEMS UP FOR BID: Money will benefit the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute and Parks family.
*Memorabilia belonging to civil rights icon Rosa Parks are going on sale courtesy of auction house Guernsey's, with proceeds to benefit the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development and the Parks family. Read Full Story

CIARA DETAILS 'FANTASY RIDE' ALBUM: Plus, singer's 'Mama I Want to Sing' to get DVD release in early 2009.
"My mission is to take fans on a musical journey to three different sounds that represent me," Ciara tells Billbaord.com of her upcoming CD "Fantasy Ride," a concept album due in November with three distinct musical styles. Read Full Story

LENNIE MOVES FROM 'JERICHO' TO AMC: Actor cast in new mini-series 'The Prisoner.'
*Lennie James, last seen as Robert Hawkins on CBS' popular-but-cancelled drama "Jericho," has signed on to AMC's remake of the classic 1960s show "The Prisoner." Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: J.Lo's b'day; Paula's meltdown?; Gucci Mane arrested; Wendy vs. Omarosa staged?; 'Lights Out' lawsuit; no MiJac for New Kids; Kim K wedding.
*Jennifer Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony took time away from 5-month-old twins Max and Emme Thursday to take in a Broadway show for J.Lo's birthday. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Step Brothers
This sorry shocksploitation flick elicited exactly one unforced laugh from the audience at the screening I attended, and that was from a scene already spoiled by the commercial. It’s the one where John C. Reilly jumps on the top of a bunk bed causing it to collapse onto Will Ferrell on the lower mattress. So, if you’ve watched the trailer, then you’ve already witnessed the comedic high point of Step Brothers, a sitcom which breaks the genre’s fundamental law by failing in its ever endeavor to be funny. Read Full Story

EUR TV REVIEW: Black in America
By Kam Williams
The CNN special report “Black in America” was such a disappointment that it’s not really worthy of a detailed review. The only reason I’m even bothering to do a post mortem on the program is because it had been so hyped by the network that it enticed millions of viewers to tune in on successive nights. Hosted by Soledad O’Brien, the series was aired in two parts, the first entitled “The Black Woman and Family,” the second, “The Black Man.” 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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