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

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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