08-29-08 EUR: It's Historic: Obama Accepts Nomination for US President

EUR Headlines - August 29, 2008

OBAMA ACCEPTS NOMINATION TO RUN AGAINST MCCAIN: Historic event happens on the 45th anniversary of MLK's 'I Have A Dream' speech.
*Surrounded by an enormous, adoring crowd, Barack Obama promised a clean break from the "broken politics in Washington and the failed policies of George W. Bush" Thursday night as he embarked on the final lap of his audacious bid to become the nation's first black president. Read Full Story

KANYE REMEMBERS MOM DURING DNC: Rapper wishes Donda could've been there to witness Obama make history.
*As America's first black presidential nominee was celebrated at the Democratic National Convention this week, the thoughts of many African Americans turned toward deceased loved ones who did not live to witness it happen. Read Full Story

O.J. PUNCHED OUT BY ARNELLE: Simpsons get into a physical altercation over dad's girlfriend.
*The New York Daily News is reporting that O.J. Simpson was knocked to the ground Sunday by his daughter Arnelle in a tussle over his 32-year-old girlfriend, Christie Prody. Read Full Story

SUGE KNIGHT POSTS BAIL IN ASSAULT/DRUG CASE: Mogul accused of beating and pulling knife on his girlfriend.
*Marion "Suge" Knight posted bail and was back on the street Wednesday night after being arrested and jailed for allegedly beating his girlfriend and brandishing a knife near the Las Vegas Strip, reports the AP. Read Full Story

GLYNN TURMAN: Illustrious actor snags Emmy nod
*Actor Glynn Turman is known to a multigenerational legion of fans. He started out on Broadway originating the role of Travis Younger in Lorraine Hansberry’s play “A Raisin in the Sun,” he played Leroy "Preach" Jackson in the film 1975 classic “Cooley High”, starred as the Col. Bradford Taylor on very popular 80s TV show “A Different World,” and played Mayor Clarence V. Royce on the award-riddled cable hit “The Wire.” Finally, Turman is getting his due from the primetime Emmy Awards, nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama for his role on “In Treatment” Read Full Story

TOXICOLOGY TEST ORDERED FOR DR. DRE'S SON: Autopsy alone could not determine cause of death.
*A toxicology test has been ordered for the son of producer Dr. Dre after an autopsy failed to reveal the cause of his death. Read Full Story

GOODING JR. TOPLINES BEN CARSON BIOPIC: Actor to play famous neurologist in TNT original movie.
*Cuba Gooding Jr. has been cast as the lead in "Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story," a TNT original movie based on a memoir by the real-life neurologist, reports Reuters. Read Full Story

BILLBOARD SAYS 'WHATEVER' TO T.I.: Rapper's latest single sets multiple records in move to No. 1.
*Not only has T.I. set a record for the biggest jump to No. 1 on Billboard's singles chart, but he also scores his first unassisted Hot 100 topper of his career. Read Full Story

OPRAH, LEEZZY AMONG FORBES' 'POWERFUL WOMEN': Annual list announced Thursday.
*Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and talk show maven Oprah Winfrey made Forbes magazine's annual list of the 100 Most Powerful Women, ranking No. 7 and No. 35, respectively. Read Full Story

WILL DOWNING JOINS JERRY LEWIS TELETHON: Labor Day event to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy Association.
*Songwriter and singer Will Downing has announced he will perform on the national broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon. Read Full Story

NAOMI CAMPBELL 'SETTLES' IN BRAZIL: Boyfriend buys her multi-million dollar home as gift.
*Naomi Campbell's Russian billionaire boyfriend reportedly shelled out $18.5 million to buy her a penthouse apartment in Brazil. Read Full Story

OTHER SHOE DROPS FOR DAMON DASH: Stride Rite reacquires rights to Pro-Keds brand from cash-strapped mogul.
*The Boston Herald is reporting that Stride Rite Corp has reacquired Pro-Keds shoe brand from rap mogul Damon Dash, who had purchased the licensing rights four years ago for an undisclosed amount. Read Full Story

NEW MAVIS STAPLES ALBUM DUE ELECTION DAY: Singer puts her take on freedom songs.
*Mavis Staples has chosen Election Day (Nov. 4) to release her new album of freedom/protest songs, "Mavis Staples Live: Hope At The Hideout." Read Full Story

'KIND OF BLUE' ANNIVERSARY BOX SET IN SEPT: Release marks seminal album's 50th birthday.
*"Kind of Blue: 50th Anniversary Collector's Edition," commemorating the 50th anniversary of Miles Davis' groundbreaking album, will be released Sept. 30th by Columbia/Legacy. Read Full Story

SOLANGE ALBUM PRE-LOADED IN NEW ZVUE: Plus, singer to perform Sunday in WalMart parking lot in Houston.
*ZVUE has launched its latest ZVUE Artist Series Media Player pre-loaded with R&B singer Solange’s new album “SoL-AngeL and the Hadley St. Dreams.” Read Full Story

OBAMA BITS: Fashion Week fundraiser; 'Obama Goes to Africa' documentary; new McCain ad congratulates Obama.
*Vogue diva Anna Wintour and actress Sarah Jessica parker are hosting a fundraising fashion show for Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama during Fashion Week in New York City. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: DNC ratings; Diddy's gas gripes; BET's Katrina special/'One Mic Stand'.
*African-Americans continue to watch the Democratic National Convention in higher proportions than the rest of the population, with 12.7% of blacks tuning in compared with 9.0% for the U.S. population as a whole, according to Nielsen estimates. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
Babylon A.D. (PG-13 for profanity, sexuality, action sequences and intense violence) Sci-fi thriller about a mercenary (Vin Diesel) escorting a young woman (Melanie Thierry) from Russia to Canada unaware that her body is host to an organism from which a cult plans to produce a genetically-engineered Messiah. Cast includes Michelle Yeoh, Charlotte Rampling and Gerard Depardieu. Read Full Story

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August 28, 2008

08-28-08 EURxtra: It's Official - Obama Is Democratic Presidential Nominee

EUR Headlines - August 28, 2008

IT'S OFFICIAL AND HISTORICAL: Barack Obama nominated as Democrat's presidential candidate.
*To shouts of "Yes we can," Democrats nominated Barack Obama on Wednesday as their presidential candidate in a historic first for a black American, sending him into battle against Republican John McCain. Read Full Story

BILL CLINTON SAYS OBAMA IS THE MAN!: Former prez put the past behind and heartily backs Democratic nominee; Party unification is complete.
*Former President Bill Clinton offered hearty and unqualified praise for Barack Obama on Wednesday, saying the man who crushed his wife's White House dream was ready to lead America and restore U.S. global leadership. Read Full Story

SUGE KNIGHT JAILED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Cops show up to find ex-mogul standing over girlfriend with knife.
*Las Vegas police said they caught Marion "Suge" Knight in the act of assaulting his girlfriend Wednesday morning and promptly threw him in jail. Read Full Story

JAY-Z OPENS ONE CLUB, CLOSES ANOTHER: Mogul to perform at relaunch of Hollywood Palladium; shuts down Vegas 40/40.
*Jay-Z and a 12-piece band will perform at the historic Hollywood Palladium when the newly-renovated venue on Sunset Blvd. reopens its doors on Oct. 15, reports Billboard. Read Full Story

SOLANGE COPS ATTITUDE OVER NOTHING: Singer complains to news anchor about Jay-Z question that was never asked.
*Solange Knowles tried to check a Las Vegas news anchor for a Jay-Z-related question during their interview – only the question was never asked. Read Full Story

KAREN HUNTER PART 2: Publishing powerhouse has more in store.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*Author/publisher Karen Hunter is using her no-nonsense business acumen to build the beginnings of a publishing empire and beyond. Her 16-year history as a journalist and editor with the “New York Daily News” actually sparked her publishing career. Read Full Story

PAULA ABDUL WELCOMES FOURTH 'IDOL' JUDGE: Rumors had former singer/dancer angry over new woman at the table.
*Paula Abdul says she's thrilled to have a fourth judge added to the table on "American Idol" next season, despite Internet reports that claimed she didn't approve. Read Full Story

M-ROD BACK ON ABC'S 'LOST?': Michelle Rodriguez rumored to be returning to the series this season in a flashback.
*Michelle Rodriguez's character of Ana Lucia Cortez on ABC's "Lost" was last seen betrayed, shot and killed by Michael (Harold Perrineau) in season 2. But word has it that the actress is on the guest star list for the upcoming season. Read Full Story

STRAHAN'S CHILD SUPPORT LOAD RECONSIDERED: Plus, former Giant DE turns down request to end retirement and rejoin team.
*Retired New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan got some rare good news Tuesday in his ongoing divorce from ex-wife, Jean. Read Full Story

WAYMAN TISDALE HAS LOWER LEG AMPUTATED: NBA star-turned-jazz musician had cancerous cyst below right knee.
*Former NBA player Wayman Tisdale revealed on his Web site that he had part of his right leg amputated Monday due to bone cancer, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

SERENA STILL UPSET OVER BAD CALLS: Tennis champ says she'd have more US Open titles if umpires were fair.
*It's no secret that Serena Williams has had terrible luck with bad calls during her years at the US Open. Read Full Story

TIGER WOODS UPDATES HEALTH STATUS: Golfer says 2009 schedule is still up in the air.
*Tiger Woods, who is taking the rest of the year off to recover from knee surgery, says he's not quite sure if he'll be ready on Jan. 27 to defend his title at the Dubai Desert Classic, which takes place at a course he helped to design in the Persian Gulf city. Read Full Story

MEDIATECHNICS TO RESCUE DEATH ROW: Company to purchase business that pulled out of agreement to purchase label.
*Variety is reporting that MediaTechnics, a CD duplication company, has signed a letter of intent to purchase a company that was recently awarded the assets of Death Row Records. Read Full Story

HALLE BERRY JOINS MULTI-NETWORK 'STAND UP': Celeb-saturated TV charity event to raise money for fight against cancer.
*Halle Berry is among the latest round of celebrities to take part in the Sept. 5 multi-network special "Stand Up to Cancer." Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Trouble the Water
By Kam Williams
*On August 28, 2005, with Hurricane Katrina bearing down on the New Orleans, Scott and Kimberly Rivers Roberts made the fateful decision to weather the storm instead of evacuate. Read Full Story

GLORIA REUBEN: The Raising the Bar Interview with Kam Williams
*Born in Toronto on June 9, 1964, Gloria Reuben is the second youngest of a half-dozen children born to her Jamaican, gospel singing mother and her architect father. The pretty prodigy was taught piano at an early age, and would grow up to study theory, technique, ballet and jazz at the Canadian Royal Conservatory. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: MiJac at VMAs?; NBC wins Monday's DNC ratings race; Mos Def investigated for larceny; DMX freed from Miami jail.
*MTV is denying that Britney Spears will perform at its upcoming Video Music Awards, but TMZ.com claims producers have a replacement surprise in store. Read Full Story

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08-27-08 EUR: Faith Evans Admits Beating Lil' Kim / Dr. Dre's Son Dead

EUR Headlines - August 27, 2008

FAITH EVANS ADMITS BEATING LIL' KIM: Excerpt from new memoir details night she caught rapper in bed with Biggie.
*In her new book, "Keeping the Faith" singer Faith Evans writes of catching rapper Lil Kim red-handed and buck naked in the bed of her husband, the late Christopher "Notorious B.I.G." Wallace. Read Full Story

DR. DRE'S SON FOUND DEAD: Cause not yet determined for 20-year-old Andre Romelle Young Jr.
*The 20-year-old son of hip hop producer Dr. Dre was found dead Saturday morning at his home in Woodland Hills, California. Read Full Story

R. KELLY WANTED FOR QUESTIONING IN S.A.: Authorities probe link to tour scam.
*Authorities in South Africa are looking to question R. Kelly regarding a scam in which he allegedly profited $130,000 from a tour despite failing to show up. Read Full Story

HILLARY CALLS FOR PARTY UNITY: Obama's Democratic primary foe addressed DNC.
*Last night in Denver, Hillary Clinton delivered a ringing call for Democratic Party unity on Tuesday, promising to work for Barack Obama and challenging her supporters to bury their grudges and rally behind his White House bid Read Full Story

ANOTHER TYLER PERRY PROJECT 'MEETS' TBS: Network orders 10 episodes of sitcom based on 'Meet the Browns.'
*A television version of Tyler Perry's play and film "Meet the Browns" is headed to TBS early next year. The network ordered 10 episodes of a sitcom based on the property, which will be executive produced and directed by Perry for a scheduled premiere in January. The show will join Perry's other comedy, "House of Payne," on the TBS schedule. Read Full Story

SHAQUILLE ACCUSER HAS STALKING HISTORY: Woman filed restraining order against Alexis Miller last year.
*The woman who accused Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal of harassing her has herself been accused of stalking, reports TMZ.com. Read Full Story

RUN & JUSTINE'S BOOK IS NY TIMES BESTSELLER: 'Take Back Your Family' offers parental advice based on experience.
*"Take Back Your Family," a new book by reality show stars Rev. Run and Justine Simmons, entered the New York Times’ list of best selling Hardcover Advice books this week in the number 15 position. Read Full Story

RAY J DATING SHOW CASTING CALL: VH1 looking for women who think they can take Brandy's brother off the market.
*VH1 is looking for "single, beautiful women" who think they can turn singer Ray J, a tabloid-heavy playboy who has famously dated Whitney Houston and Kim Kardashian, into a one-woman man. Read Full Story

'L WORD'S' ROSE ROLLINS SUES EX: Actress says she was swindled out of nearly $300,000.
*Rose Rollins of Showtime's lesbian-themed series "The L Word" is suing a defendant in Los Angeles County Superior Court for allegedly stiffing her out of nearly $300,000. Read Full Story

SCARY SPICE TO RENEW WEDDING VOWS: Melanie Brown and husband to throw ceremony at Egyptian resort.
*OK! magazine is reportedly paying £200,000 to Melanie Brown to help pay for a lavish ceremony in Egypt to renew her wedding vows to husband Stephen Belafonte. But there's a catch. The Spice Girl must pack the place with celebrities. Read Full Story

'CSI: MIAMI' CEMENTS ECHIKUNWOKE: Recurring actress bumped up to series regular.
*Megalyn Echikunwoke, who joined the cast of CBS' "CSI: Miami" last season in a recurring role, was just promoted to a series regular, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Read Full Story

'THE WIRE' UP FOR HUMANITAS HONOR: Episodes from HBO series named among finalists for award saluting exploration of human condition.
*Episodes of HBO's "The Wire" have been recognized by The Humanitas in its annual awards honoring film and TV writing that explores the human condition. Read Full Story

VIN DIESEL TALKS FATHERHOOD/'RIDDICK': Actor discusses joys of being parent; says two more 'Riddick' films on deck.
*Between a new baby and plans for at least two more films in the "Riddick" franchise, Vin Diesel barely has time to catch his breath. However, he finds inspiration just being around his four-month-old daughter. Read Full Story

TALIB KWELI, DAVID BANNER ON TOUR: Rappers headline 15-city 'Hip Hop Live! trek.
*Rappers Talib Kweli and David Banner headline the upcoming Hip Hop Live! tour, which kicks off Sept. 28 in San Diego, CA, and will hit 15 cities through late October. [Schedule listed below.] Read Full Story

MUHAMMAD ALI'S LONGTIME MANAGER DIES: Jabir Herbert Muhammad passed away following heart surgery.
*Jabir Herbert Muhammad, who served as boxer Muhammad Ali's manager for most of his professional career, died on Monday following heart surgery in Chicago, his son told the Associated Press. He was 79. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Spragga Benz's son dies; Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge; Ashanti at The Grove; Willie Randolph
*Carlton Grant Jr., the 17-year-old son of dancehall artist Spragga Benz, was shot and killed by local police in Kingston, Jamaica on Sunday (Aug. 24). Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: A/K/A Tommy Chong
By Kam Williams
*Cheech & Chong were a celebrated comedy duo whose sophomoric brand of humor appealed to stoners because it basically revolved around behaving like their brains had been burnt out from smoking pot. Read Full Story

OBAMA BITS: Tubbs Jones funeral; Michelle's turquoise dress; Biden memoir; assassination plot?
*Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama and his running mate Sen. Joe Biden will attend Saturday's memorial service of Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones in Cleveland, Democratic officials announced Tuesday. Read Full Story

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