09-12-08 EUR: Kayne West Arrested At LAX / Reginald Hudlin Out At BET

EUR Headlines - September 12, 2008

KANYE WEST ARRESTED AT L.A.X.: Rapper and road manager charged with felony vandalism after scuffle with paparazzi.
*Kanye West and his road manager were arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism Thursday morning after a violent run-in with paparazzi at Los Angeles International Airport. Read Full Story

MARIAH TRIES TO BLOCK TELL-ALL: Music producer Damizza says he'll expose all the dirt from their working relationship.
*The New York Post is reporting that Mariah Carey is attempting to stop a planned tell-all book by former record producer Damion "Damizza" Young that aims to expose their "intimate" relationship and their struggle to keep it a secret. Read Full Story

THIEVES TARGET OBAMA'S KENYAN GRANDMA: Uncle Obama says suspects tried unsuccessfully to break in.
*The Kenyan grandmother of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is safe and sound today after thieves attempted to break into her home early Wednesday, the candidate's uncle told The Associated Press. Read Full Story

TYLER PERRY ENCOURAGED BY 'PREYS': New film opens this weekend.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*Writer/Director/Actor Tyler Perry is back in theaters with his sixth film called “The Family That Preys.” The movie is about two friends, Alice and Charlotte, who find their families immersed in scandal and turmoil. Alfre Woodard and Kathy Bates lead a cast of stars including Sanaa Lathan, Rockmond Dunbar, Taraji P Henson, and Cole Hauser, in a drama that envelopes infidelity and greed in an empowering message – Perry’s modus operandi. Read Full Story

RUSSELL CROWE STANDS UP FOR SNOOP: Aussie actor writes letter to immigration officials hoping to reverse visa ban.
*As immigration officials in Australia continue their character assessment of Snoop Dogg and his worthiness to be granted a visa, an Academy Award-winning actor from Down Under has come forward to offer the rapper support. Read Full Story

'LINCOLN HEIGHTS' GEARS UP FOR SEASON 3: President of ABC Family explains reasons for green-lighting TV's lone African American series.
*The ABC Family series "Lincoln Heights" returns for its third season on Tuesday (Sept. 16) as the lone African American drama on television. Read Full Story

MAGNOLIA CARRIES 'TIRED BLACK MAN": Urbanworld Film Festival entry from Tim Alexander picks up worldwide distribution.
*Magnolia Pictures has picked up worldwide distribution rights to this weekend's Urbanworld Film Festival entry "Diary of a Tired Black Man," according to the Hollywood Reporter. Read Full Story

PRINCE'S COFFEE TABLE BOOK DUE IN OCT: '21 Nights' to feature pictures from 2007 O2 Arena stand and new CD.
*Prince has gathered a collection of glossy photos from his 21-night stand at London's O2 Arena last year for his first-ever coffee table book, "21 Nights," due in stores next month. Read Full Story

DAMON DASH'S EX STILL IN TROUBLE: Linda Williams said she didn’t return boy to court because she enrolled him in school.
*The mother of Damon Dash's 16-year-old son defied court orders to return the boy to his father because she enrolled him at a school in Long Island, according to WENN. Read Full Story

CHECKER'S 'TWIST' MOST POPULAR SINGLE EVER: Songs from Braxton and Carey also make top 10.
*Chubby Checker has a huge smile on his face these days after Billboard announced that his classic hit "The Twist" ranks as the most popular single in the 50-year history of its Hot 100 chart. Read Full Story

CELTICS GIVE DOC RIVERS THREE MORE YEARS: Contract extended through 2010-2001 season.
*Doc Rivers, coach of the NBA world champion Boston Celtics, received a three-year contract extension that will keep him employed through the 2010-2011 season at an annual salary of about $5.5 million, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

FIRST REVIEWS IN FOR JANET'S TOUR: Canadian papers rave; describe multiple costume changes; 30 song set list.
*Critics appear to be pleased with the presentation of Janet Jackson's new Rock Witchu Tour, which began Wednesday at the GM Palace in Vancouver, reports People.com. Read Full Story

MICHELLE OBAMA DISHES WITH PAULA DEEN: Barack's wife visits Food Network host; cooks seafood gumbo.
*During a recent taping of the Food Network show "Paula's Party," Michelle Obama joined down home host Paula Deen to whip up a meal that she once cooked for her husband, Sen. Barack Obama, when they first began dating. Read Full Story

OPRAH TOPS LIST OF GENEROUS STARS: TV host recognized for giving away $50 million to charities in the past year.
*Another poll has Oprah Winfrey sitting alone at the pinnacle. The latest comes from The Giving Back Fund and Parade magazine, who this weekend will publish its Oprah-topped list of America's most generous celebrities. Read Full Story

LAILA ALI GIVES BIRTH TO SON: Former boxer and husband welcome Curtis Muhammad Conway.
*"American Gladiator" host Laila Ali, 30, announced Thursday that she and her husband, former NFL star Curtis Conway, welcomed their first son together, reports People.com. Read Full Story

BRAXTON EXPLAINS WHY SHE'S 'DANCING': Singer was diagnosed with heart disease in 2003 and had a health scare in April.
*News of Toni Braxton signing on for ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" caused some concern among fans who are worried about her health, but the singer says she is determined to overcome the fears and anxiety that go along with her illness. Read Full Story

REV. AL SHARPTON GETS A TRIAL DATE: Activist was charged with disturbing the peace during Sean Bell protests.
*A trial date has been set for Rev. Al Sharpton regarding his arrest during the Sean Bell protests in Manhattan last spring. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Hudlin out at BET; Eco-friendly Lesure; Mo'Nique's secret; Diddy's jet; Ving's cell.
*Although a specific reason was not given, BET's head of entertainment, Reginald Hudlin, who boosted original programming at the channel known for music videos and reruns, is leaving the company. 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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