08-06-08 EUR: Braxton On 'Dancing'? / Bianca-Bronsky Brawl Update

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TONI BRAXTON ON 'DANCING WITH THE STARS?': Singer rumored to be among cast for next season.
*Apparently, Toni Braxton's health crisis has been averted. If rumors reported by TMZ.com are true, the recently-hospitalized entertainer is ready to get her ballroom dance on as part of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." Read Full Story

FREEMAN IN 'GOOD SPIRITS' AFTER SURGERY: Actor underwent procedure to repair damage from Sunday night car wreck.
*Morgan Freeman is reportedly on the mend following surgery Monday night to reconnect nerves and repair damage to his left arm and hand. Read Full Story

OPRAH WINFREY RUMORED TO OPEN EMMYS: E! says she's agreed to make an appearance at the beginning of the show.
*Will Oprah Winfrey grace the 2008 Emmy Awards stage this year? E! Online is reporting that the talk show tycoon is set to open the Sept. 21 ceremony at the new Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Read Full Story

BIANCA/BLONSKY BRAWL HAS N-WORD TIES?: Nikki's fam reportedly dropped N-bombs; 'Top Model's' camp overheard saying 'white b*tch' during scuffle.
*The New York Post is reporting that racial epithets may have sparked the big airport brawl between "America's Next Top Model" contestant Bianca Golden, "Hairspray" star Nikki Blonsky and their respective families. Read Full Story

TYRA DRESSES AS MICHELLE OBAMA FOR BAZAAR: Magazine's Sept. issue features model in a mock Oval Office setting with fake Barack.
*It's no secret that Tyra Banks like to play dress up – whether it's on the fashion runways as a supermodel, or in disguise while going undercover as an obese woman or stripper for her daytime talk show. Read Full Story

SNIPES ORDERED TO REIMBURSE FEDS FOR TAX CASE: Actor must pay more than $217,000.
*A federal judge in Ocala, Fla. ruled Thursday that Wesley Snipes must pay more than $217,000 to reimburse the government for the costs of prosecuting his tax evasion case. Read Full Story

SHAWN CRAWFORD ON THE RIGHT TRACK: 200m sprint star going for the gold, again.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*While host country China makes final preparations for the grand spectacle that is the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games, US Olympic sprinter Shawn Crawford is preparing for competition. And though he is a veteran in the sport and no stranger to the Olympic podium – he took home the gold in the 200m and silver in the 4x100 m relay at the 2004 Games – Crawford is as eager as a new kid on the blocks. Read Full Story

DR. DRE COGNAC READY TO SPILL: Product among first drinks under partnership between Interscope, Geffen, A&M and Drinks Americas.
*An indication that Dr. Dre is serious this time about his "Detox" album dropping sometime before year's end is the set's promotional tie-in with a Dre-branded Cognac, which is confirmed to be released within the next two months. Read Full Story

NEW BOOK DETAILS END OF SAMMY'S LIFE: Author claims Davis treated cancer based on finances; was pressured into marrying black woman.
*A new book about Sammy Davis Jr. details the entertainer's financial state at the time of his death, and makes claims regarding his motivation for marrying his second wife, Altovise. Read Full Story

GEORGE LOPEZ SAYS LATINOS WILL VOTE FOR BLACK MAN: Comic touts support for Obama during 'Swing Vote' premiere.
*Comedian George Lopez, a staunch supporter of Barack Obama for president, says all the talk about Latinos being unwilling to support a black nominee is ridículo. Read Full Story

MCCAIN COMPARED OBAMA TO HER: Now, Paris Hilton strikes back!
*Attention, America! Paris has spoken. Paris Hilton, the blonde, doe-eyed celebrity thrust into the presidential campaign in an ad by Republican candidate John McCain, issued a tart rebuttal Tuesday, albeit in a scantily clad, tongue-in-cheek kind of way. Read Full Story

HEMSLEY'S 'JEFFERSONS' MONEY IN COURT BATTLE: Two men are fighting over actor's residuals.
*TMZ.com is reporting that two men are in a legal dispute over residuals for actor Sherman Hemsley, a.k.a. George Jefferson of the 70s television series "The Jeffersons." Read Full Story

OBAMA NETS $5 MILLION AT BOSTON BIRTHDAY PARTY: City's fundraiser reportedly the biggest in city history.
*Sen. Barack Obama received a nice chunk of change for his campaign Monday night from a Boston fundraiser that doubled as a party to celebrate his 47th birthday. Read Full Story

EBONY GETS PERSONAL WITH MICHELLE OBAMA: Sept. issue also has exclusive interview with her mom, Marian Robinson.
*Harpers Bazaar may have the Tyra Banks version of Michelle Obama in its September offering, but Ebony magazine has the real thing in its new August issue. Read Full Story

HAMPTONS BENEFIT TO SUPPORT PERFORMING ARTS: 'On Our Toes' event hosted by TV personality Rene Syler.
*Billed as the premiere African American cultural event in the Hamptons, the 5th Annual "On Our Toes" summer benefit will take place on Aug. 23 in Bridgehampton, NY. Read Full Story

REMY MA HOPING TO EARN FREEDOM: Rapper hires famous trial attorney to try and overturn sentence.
*Rapper Remy Ma has not given up her fight to get out of jail. The artist just hired lawyer William “Billy” Murphy, Jr. to handle her appeal on charges of assault, illegal weapons possession and attempted coercion. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Sixty Six
By Kam Williams
*In the Summer of 1966, Great Britain became swept up in soccer fever, as the country attempted to win the World Cup. After all, the competition was being hosted by England, so the national team was able to play all of its games at famed Wembley Stadium in front of 98,000 rabid fans. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Joss Stone on 'Tudors'; Chris Rock in Australia; Beyonce in Obama t-shirt; 50 Cent finally sees Marquise.
*Joss Stone has been cast in the Showtime original series "The Tudors" as Anne of Cleves, the homely wife of King Henry VIII, played by star Jonathan Rhys Meyers. 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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