10-15-08 EUR: Janet & Jermaine On The Outs? / Drama surrounds 'Boy'

EUR Headlines - October 15, 2008

ALICIA KEYS LEADS AMERICAN MUSIC AWARD NOMS: Singer cops five; Lil Wayne three; Kanye two.
*Alicia Keys leads the pack this year in American Music Award nominations with four – including Artist of the Year and Favorite Soul/R&B Album for her latest CD "As I Am." Read Full Story

GARY COLEMAN PLEADS NOT GUILTY: Actor arrives to court more than an hour late to face charges of reckless driving and disorderly conduct.
*Gary Coleman, 40, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to reckless driving and disorderly conduct in connection with a Sept. 6 altercation at a bowling alley, reports People.com. Read Full Story

JANET AND JERMAINE ON THE OUTS?: Blogger claims he's been banned from visiting her; tour on again starting tonight.
*Gossip blogger Janet Charlton claims that Janet Jackson has been resting up in a "health spa recovery place" in Atlanta while recovering from an undisclosed illness that has caused several cancellations on her Rock Witchu tour. Read Full Story

GINA BYTHEWOOD & SOPHIE OKONEDO SHARE 'SECRET': Cast and script make good work for director and actress.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*Writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood began her big screen career with the hit film “Love & Basketball.” The accomplished director is now taking her career from her ‘A’ game to ‘Bee’ in the new movie “The Secret Life of Bees,’ opening this weekend. Read Full Story

SONGWRITER DRAMA SURROUNDS BEYONCE'S 'BOY': Fox411 columnist says story behind new single is 'absolutely scandalous.'
*Fox411 columnist Roger Friedman is claiming that Beyonce's new single, "If I Were a Boy," was written by an up-and-coming songwriter from San Diego who had no idea that the singer had recorded her song until it was too late. Read Full Story

HALLE BERRY FRAGRANCE IN THE WORKS: Actress finally comes up with scent after first passing Gabriel's smell test.
*Halle Berry will release her signature perfume via Coty this spring, called "Halle by Halle Berry," following some 24 months of experimentation to develop the perfect scent. Read Full Story

LOCAL POLITICS SEEPS INTO C-MURDER TRIAL: Rapper's lawyer says case has become a campaign issue in judge's re-election bid.
*A decision on whether to postpone the murder trial of rapper Corey "C-Murder" Miller will not be made until the judge hears word from the state Judiciary Commission, a panel that investigates judicial wrongdoing. Read Full Story

CHEADLE REPLACES HOWARD IN 'IRON MAN 2': Studio negotiations with Howard reportedly broke down over financial differences.
*As previously reported, Don Cheadle will take over the role of Jim Rhodes in "Iron Man 2" after negotiations with original actor, Terrence Howard, stalled over financial differences and other reasons, claimed the Hollywood Reporter. Read Full Story

BARBARA RESPONDS TO STAR'S 'HATEFUL' CHARGE: 'View' executive producer/co-host says the show 'made Star a star.'
*Barbara Walters says she doesn't understand why her former co-host on "The View," Star Jones, would tell Essence magazine that she and the other co-hosts were "hateful" toward her as she was leaving the show. Read Full Story

PRINCE PERFORMS ON HOTEL ROOFTOP: Intimate show included about 100 guests, including Spike Lee and Dave Chappelle.
*Prince performed before such celebs as Spike Lee, Dave Chappelle and Dennis Rodman over the weekend at New York's Gansevoort Hotel rooftop in an event benefiting his Love 4 One Another and Urban Farming charities. Read Full Story

MICHELLE OBAMA INVITED TO GRAVE OF SLAVE ANCESTOR: Descendant of plantation owner in South Carolina extends offer.
*Michelle Obama, the wife of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, has been offered a chance to visit the gravesite of a slave ancestor on a plantation in South Carolina. Read Full Story

JAY-Z TAPS RECOVERING DJ AM FOR CONCERT: Plane crash survivor to spin for mogul at reopening of Hollywood's Palladium.
*Jay-Z's scheduled concert tonight at the reopening of the Palladium Theater in Hollywood will feature DJ AM in his first gig since surviving a plane crash that killed four passengers and seriously wounded drummer Travis Barker. Read Full Story

J.LO'S RENEWAL OF VOWS NOT SO SUDDEN?: Sun-Times columnist claims it was pre-planned all along to squash breakup rumors.
*The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that the sudden renewal of vows between Jennifer Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony was not as spur-of-the-moment as they have led folks believe. Read Full Story

KING CHILDREN GO TO COURT OVER BOOK DEAL: Siblings fighting over late mom's personal papers.
*A Fulton County Superior Court judge decided late Tuesday to appoint a special master to settle a dispute among the children of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King over who has rights to love letters written between the couple. Read Full Story

SPIKE LEE PREMIERES WORLD'S FIRST SOCIAL FILM: Director teamed with Nokia, T-Mobile to present groundbreaking project.
*Spike Lee was to attend last night's Los Angeles premiere of Nokia Productions, the first user generated multimedia film, at the Nokia Plaza - LA Live with a simultaneous online premiere at http://www.nokiaproductions.com. Read Full Story

GRATEFUL DEAD COMES ALIVE FOR OBAMA: Group's first show since 2004 reunion tour inspired by Illinois senator.
*The surviving members of Grateful Dead performed together Monday night at Penn State University in support of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Free joins Power 105.1; Diddy sells Phantom; Mama Stokes flees fire; Hughley does funny news for CNN.
*Former BET VJ Free has joined New York's Power 105.1 as co-host of the Ed Lover Morning Show. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
By Kam Williams
*The good news is that Harrison Ford is up to the challenge of his physically-demanding role as Indiana Jones after a 19-year hiatus. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: 'Hancock' on Bravia; Justin's charity concert; LaChanze live in NY; Legend in 'Peace One Day'; Black Millionaires Summit.
*For a limited period, Sony's Bravia Internet Video Link owners will have the opportunity to watch the Sony Pictures summer hit, "Hancock," prior to retail DVD and Blu-ray Disc availability. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Pacman Jones suspended indefinitely; Larry Johnson charged with simple assault; Brandon Lloyd's rap album.
*Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was suspended for at least four games by the NFL on Tuesday for violating the league's personal conduct policy, reports the Associated Press. 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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