08-11-08 EUR: We Remember Isaac Hayes / Bernie Mac's Final Moments

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WE REMEMBER ISSAC HAYES: Veteran soul singer's body discovered Sunday morning near treadmill. Candlelight vigil scheduled.
*Isaac Hayes, an Oscar- and Grammy-winning music icon who helped to usher in the disco era, died Sunday afternoon after he collapsed near a treadmill, authorities said. He was 65. Read Full Story

BERNIE MAC'S FINAL MOMENTS: Sister-in-law says family was at bedside; funeral scheduled for Friday, friends release statements.
*A sister-in-law to late comedian Bernie Mac has opened up to People magazine about the entertainer's final moments at the hospital with his wife, Rhonda, and their 30-year-old daughter, Je'Niece. Read Full Story

LISARAYE BACK IN THE MANSION FOR GOOD?: She's reportedly called off the divorce from Misick and has moved back in.
*The New York Post is reporting that actress LisaRaye has moved back into the mansion she shares with Turks and Caicos Premier Michael Misick, despite reports that she was planning to file for divorce amid infidelity rumors. Read Full Story

ERIC BENET PLAYS ALBUM FOR ESSENCE STAFF: Singer serenades ladies with a cappella of new song 'Chocolate Legs.'
*Moments before a 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit the Los Angeles Area on July 29th, singer Eric Benet was trying to make a few waves of his own some 3000 miles away inside the Manhattan offices of Essence magazine. Read Full Story

TIFFANY POLLARD: The New York Goes to Hollywood Interview with Kam Williams
*Tiffany Pollard was born on January 6, 1982 to Michele Rothschild-Patterson and Alex Pollard and raised in Utica, New York where she graduated from Thomas R. Proctor High School. Tiffany skyrocketed from obscurity to fame as the scene-stealing seductress with a world-class attitude on Flavor of Love, the reality TV-series where contestants vie for the affections of hip-hop star Flavor Flav. Read Full Story

CLIFTON POWELL FINISHES 'LAST' FOR HBO: Actor to join cop drama pilot set in 1970s.
*Clifton Powell has been cast as a regular in HBO's drama pilot "Last of the Ninth," described by the Hollywood Reporter as a "1970s gritty cop drama." Read Full Story

JAY-Z STILL WONT CONFIRM MARRIAGE: Latest non-answer comes in new issue of Vibe magazine; plus, rapper in NY's 'Summer Streets.'
*For Vibe magazine's upcoming 15th anniversary issue, editors decided to pose 15 questions to Sean "Jay-Z" Carter - with No. 15 being, after Jay-Z had referred to Beyoncé as a "friend": "You said your 'friend,' but this is your wife. Are you still not willing to confirm?" Read Full Story

DAD OF 'HAIRSPRAY' STAR DENIED BAIL: Carl Blonsky detained until Aug. 19 trial for allegedly beating mother of 'Top Model' contestant.
*The father of "Hairspray" star Nikki Blonsky was denied bail Friday and ordered to stay behind bars in Turks and Caicos until his trial begins on Aug. 19. Read Full Story

MURDER CHARGES FOR SUSPECT AT LIL' KIM B-DAY: Syed Rahman allegedly killed victim for refusing his advances.
*The harrowing final moments of the 24-year-old woman who was beaten to death at a New York night club during Lil Kim's birthday party were revealed in court Friday during the suspect's arraignment. Read Full Story

TMZ GETS PERSONAL WITH L'OREAL: African American writer for Web site says Beyonce's ad 'struck a nerve.'
*A person identifying herself as a black, female writer for TMZ.com says she is personally offended by the new L'Oreal ad featuring Beyonce with what appears to be digitally-lightened skin. Read Full Story

ICE CUBE REALLY WANTS THE 'A TEAM' GIG: Rapper says he's 'so ready to play B.A. Baracus.'
*Ice Cube told the Los Angeles Times that he's still hoping to play Mr. T's famous TV role in director John Singleton's upcoming film version of "The A Team." Read Full Story

KWAME KILPATRICK IN ELECTRONIC BRACELET: Detroit mayor freed from jail, but his movements will be monitored until trial.
*After an overnight jail stay, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was released on Friday afternoon, but with new restrictions on his movements and facing brand new assault charges. Read Full Story

NATALIE COLE PREPARES FOR FALL TOUR: Singer schedules a dozen shows throughout October to plug 'Still Unforgettable.'
*Natalie Cole will spend October on the road to promote "Still Unforgettable," her forthcoming album of American standards, due Sept. 9. Read Full Story

CHUCK BERRY'S HOUSE MAY BE 'HISTORIC': St. Louis dwelling considered for landmark status.
*The one-story, red-brick house once owned by rock-and-roll icon Chuck Berry may become a St. Louis landmark. Read Full Story

FUND RAISER PLANNED FOR TRAVEL CLUB: Black Italia announces outpouring of support after alleged misappropriation of trip money.
*The head of black travel club Bella Italia released a statement announcing an upcoming fundraiser to help preserve a tour of Venice, Rome and Milan after some $80,000 of the group's money never forwarded to the tour operator. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Rick Ross a deadbeat dad?; Dre's daughter's film; Mendes ad; Braxton's dancing rumor; Yung Berg arrested.
*A woman claiming to be the mother of Rick Ross' two-year-old son is attempting to establish paternity and collect additional child support from the rapper. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Pineapple Express
By Kam Williams
*Typically, Marijuana movies revolve around a couple of spaced-out slackers on the run who end up embroiled in a series of madcap misadventures while stoned out of their minds. Whether they're eluding the authorities, buying more pot, getting double-crossed by pushers, seeking sustenance to satisfy the munchies, or all of the above, the point of these otherwise pointless road pictures is simply to celebrate getting high and rebellion for rebellion's sake. 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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