08-07-08 EURxtra: Joe Calls Out R. Kelly / Morgan Freeman & Wife Divorcing

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JOE SAYS R. KELLY TRIED TO SABOTAGE HIS CAREER: Singer vents exclusively to EUR's Lee Bailey.
*He couldn't quite put his finger on it, but R&B artist Joe felt something wasn't quite right with his situation at Jive Records. Read Full Story

MORGAN FREEMAN AND WIFE FILE FOR DIVORCE: Publicist says split was planned before his accident in another woman's car.
*Morgan Freeman and his wife of 24 years, Myrna Colley-Lee, have filed for divorce, according to the actor's longtime business partner. Read Full Story

FISHBURNE IN TALKS TO REPLACE PETERSEN ON 'CSI': Actor 'heavily courted' to join No. 1 show on television.
*Ever since William Petersen announced he would be leaving CBS' popular drama "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" by the middle of the upcoming season, talk of who would fill his shoes began immediately. Read Full Story

AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL OPENS TONIGHT: Berry, Bassett, Lathan and Haysbert among celebrity attendees
*The 12th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), presented by Allstate, opens tonight in Los Angeles with a special screening of the classic film, "Carmen Jones," to be introduced by Oscar winner Halle Berry. Read Full Story

WHOOPI'S XANADU GIG BOOSTS BOX OFFICE: Ticket sales jump by $75,000 after addition of 'View' co-host.
*Just call Whoopi Goldberg "The Fixer." After bringing some much-needed stability to ABC's "The View," the veteran actress has helped to boost ticket sales of Broadway's Xanadu ever since joining the cast on July 29. Read Full Story

LIL JON GETS CRUNK WITH NEW RECORD DEAL: TVT pact absorbed by The Orchard; producer restructures deal.
*After its acquisition of TVT Records, digital musical and entertainment company, The Orchard, has entered into a new comprehensive pact with former TVT artist Lil Jon. Read Full Story

MAYA ANGELOU HONORED FOR LEADERSHIP: Author/poet to receive 2008 Marian Anderson Award.
*Author Maya Angelou and TV producer Norman Lear have been chosen to receive the 2008 Marian Anderson Award, which honors artists whose leadership benefits humankind. Read Full Story

MOREHOUSE AND PRAIRIE VIEW TO BATTLE IN L.A.: Nick Cannon, Stax Records part of effort to plug HBCUs through Angel City Classic
*The Farmers Insurance Group Angel City Classic, a football showdown between Morehouse and Prairie View A&M, will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. inside of the famed Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Read Full Story

ANIMAL PLANET PREPS FOR 'MICHAEL VICK CASE': One-hour special to offer comprehensive look at QB's dog fighting ordeal.
*In the kickoff to a brand new series "Animal Witness," Animal Planet presents "The Michael Vick Case," a one-hour special that tells the full story of Vick's federal dogfighting drama. Read Full Story

ATLANTA REALITY SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS MONICA: Singer shows the drama of trying to record and market a new single.
*Tonight at 8, Atlanta's local Peachtree TV channel presents an encore airing of R&B singer Monica's hour-long reality special, "The Single: Monica." Read Full Story

PIMP C TO BE HONORED AT OZONE AWARDS: Late rapper to get musical salute from Bun B., David Banner, Big Boi and others.
*The upcoming Ozone Awards, a ceremony that honors the year's best in hip hop, will take moment to salute late rapper Pimp C with an all-star musical tribute organized by his UGK partner Bun B. Read Full Story

NO DEPOSITION FOR J.LO: Woman suing Diddy over 1999 nightclub shooting drops entertainer from the case.
*Jennifer Lopez no longer has to appear at a deposition involving a woman who is suing Sean "Diddy" Combs for being shot in the face during the infamous 1999 nightclub shootout. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Obama's Oprah bounce; Scarlett turns red; Bengals player plugs artist; husband of Nancy Wilson dies.
*Two University of Maryland economists claim that Oprah Winfrey's influence in the presidential election delivered one million voters to her favorite candidate, Barack Obama. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Stealing America Vote by Vote
By Kam Williams
*Up until about ten years ago or so, public opinion pollsters were capable of accurately forecasting the results of political elections in America. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: disFIGURED
By Kam Williams
*Lydia (Deidra Edwards) is a queen-sized sales clerk who lives and works in Venice Beach, a trendy section of L.A. where it’s fashionable for women to be thin. 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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