08-25-08 EUR: BET Details Convention Coverage / Maurice White Files Suit

EUR Headlines - August 25, 2008

BET DETAILS OBAMA-CONVENTION COVERAGE: Network to go live from Denver each night; plus offer extended news briefs and more.
*BET Networks announced it will offer live nightly coverage of the Democratic National Convention, with broadcasts tonight through Aug. 28, as well as other special programming across multiple platforms. Read Full Story

ISAAC HAYES FAMILY PLANS LAWSUIT OVER SONGS: Relatives reportedly seek to retrieve rights to his material.
*The family of late soul legend Isaac Hayes are reportedly planning legal action to retrieve rights to his back catalog, which was sold for $30,000 by court order following his 1976 bankruptcy. Read Full Story

MORE CELEBS PARTY FOR OBAMA: Jamie Foxx, Nia Long, Scary Spice, Isaiah Washington among stars at Beverly Hills soiree.
*Stars continue to come out in droves for Barack Obama. The Democratic presidential nominee was feted Thursday night at a private home in Bel Air with such guests as Jamie Foxx, Isaiah Washington, Melanie Brown and Nia Long in attendance. Read Full Story

OUSTED 'GREY’S ANATOMY' ACTOR FULFILLS A GREATER PURPOSE: Isaiah Washington Seeks to Open America’s Eyes via the ‘Reach One Million’ Project
By DeBorah B. Pryor
*One only has to go through a magnificent drama and prevail to be a true testament to the adage “what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger.” Now try going through it, in public. Actor and philanthropist, husband and father, Isaiah Washington, refuses to sit back and let the controversy that led to his dismissal from the hit ABC show, "Grey’s Anatomy," become his legacy. Read Full Story

REGINA KING BOOKS NBC DRAMA: Actress cast as detective in pilot, 'LAPD.'
*Actress Regina King returns to television in NBC's pilot "LAPD," an ensemble drama that follows a group of police officers in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

CASH MONEY BUYS INTO MOBILE CONTENT: Record label launches subscription service for ringtones, graphics, text alerts and more.
*Cash Money/Universal Motown has launched a mobile subscription service that gives fans direct access to content featuring such label artists as Lil Wayne, the Hot Boys and Birdman, reports Billboard. Read Full Story

'THE WIRE'S' SNOOP ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGE: Actress accused of having marijuana and "loose plant material."
*Felicia "Snoop" Pearson, who played a cold-blooded killer of the same name on HBO's "The Wire," was arrested in her Northeast Baltimore home Wednesday when cops discovered weed in her bedroom while serving an arrest warrant. Read Full Story

MAURICE WHITE SUES HIS CONDO BOARD: Former EW&F singer in dispute with homeowners association over pest control.
*Former Earth, Wind and Fire front man Maurice White is suing the homeowners association of his condo for trying to exterminate termites with chemicals that he claims would further jeopardize his health. Read Full Story

BOUNTY KILLA PLEADS GUILTY TO CURSING: Reggae star pays $70 fine for swearing during concert.
*Bounty Killa's dirty mouth has cost him $70 bucks. The reggae and dance hall star pleaded guilty to using profanity at a recent show. Read Full Story

MAXWELL PLOTS FIRST TOUR SINCE 2002: Crooner to travel North America promoting upcoming album "Black Summers' Night."
*For the first time in six years, fans will get a chance to see neo-soul star Maxwell live in concert. Read Full Story

PARIS BARCLAY'S PREFERENTIAL 'TREATMENT': TV vet promoted to executive producer on HBO series.
*Paris Barclay, who served as a co-executive producer of HBO's "In Treatment" and directed 12 of the 43 episodes during its first run, has been promoted to executive producer status and will helm at least 10 segments next season, reports Variety. Read Full Story

OLYMPIC ATHLETE KICKS REF IN THE FACE: Cuban tae kwon do fighter angered by disqualification during bronze medal match.
*A Cuban Olympic tae kwon do athlete who deliberately kicked a referee in the face after being disqualified now faces a permanent ban from his sport. Read Full Story

COPS DRAW GUN ON DIDDY POSSE: Traffic stop on Sunset Blvd. gets out of hand before everyone is cleared to go.
*Sean Diddy Combs had an entourage four cars deep on Sunset Blvd. over the weekend when one of the vehicles was pulled over by LAPD and a gun was drawn on Diddy in the confusion that ensued. Read Full Story

SNOOP CLEARED FOR TRAVEL DOWN UNDER: Australia lifts ban on rapper, allowing him to tour with Ice Cube.
*Snoop Dogg can perform in Australia after immigration officials in the country lifted a ban that prevented him from entering the country. Read Full Story

WYCLEF PENS TUNE HONORING VENUS WILLIAMS: Record to be tennis star's theme song during U.S. Open.
*"Venus (I'm Ready)," a song written and performed by Wyclef Jean, is slated to premiere as Venus Williams' theme music during the 2008 US Open tennis tournament in Flushing, Queens, New York, running from Aug. 25 through Sept. 7. Read Full Story

HIP HOP POWERED MICHAEL PHELPS TOWARD GOLD: Olympic gold medalist may get to thank Young Jeezy in person for inspiration.
*It's no secret that record breaking swimmer Michael Phelps had hip hop pulsing through his iPod before every race at the Olympics in Beijing. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Brand new Tay; Abdul's neck; JT denies Britney duet; Erik King in Wig Out!; Stevie's $5,000; Marley statue.
*Tay Zonday is back with a new video. The YouTube star, famous for his "Chocolate Rain" ditty, is using his booming voice to support Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. Read Full Story

MAGAZINE BITS: LL Cool J on Jet cover; Giant Magazine's Phat Fashions party.
*The new issue of Jet magazine, in stores today, features veteran rapper LL Cool J on the cover. Inside, the artist explains the value of his upcoming album, "Exit 13," due Sept. 9. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: The Longshots
By Kam Williams
*In 2003, Jasmine Plummer made history as the first female ever to play quarterback in the Pop Warner Football League. However, the competitive 11 year-old, not content just to cross the gender line, went on to lead her team all the way to the Pee Wee Division Superbowl. Now, the talented tomboy's real-life exploits are the subject of The Longshots, a sentimental bio-pic directed by Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst, of all people. 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