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WATCH VIDEO OF MICHAEL JACKSON'S LAST REHEARSAL: Footage shows singer at Staples center two days before his death.
*Video of Michael Jackson's rehearsing at the Staples Center for his 50-date concert run two days before his death was released yesterday afternoon. Read Full Story

JERMAINE CALLS MICHAEL 'GIFT FROM ALLAH': MiJac's brother describes learning of his death and kissing him goodbye. (Video)
*Jermaine Jackson said Thursday that he wishes he had died instead of Michael, and referred to his younger brother as "a gift from Allah" in an emotional interview with the "Today" show's Matt Lauer at Neverland Ranch. Read Full Story

MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL AT STAPLES CENTER: Tuesday service is being planned, but a city councilman wants it delayed.
*Reports are rife that a Michael Jackson memorial will take place Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles – the place where he last performed and rehearsed just two days before his death. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT' BLOG: The BET Awards Are Over Yet They Get Worse
*The latest reports on the phenomenally horrible 2009 BET Awards have focused on the use of the little girls on stage during Lil Wayne and Drake's set for "Every Girl". The song was riddled with so much inappropriate language for young one's and young girls specifically that they damn near bleeped out almost all of Lil Wayne's lines (they could've used that during Eddie Levert's speech) at one point. Read Full Story

DEA ENTERS JACKSON DEATH INVESTIGATION: Plus, TMZ says singer's body was 'riddled with injection marks.'
*The Drug Enforcement Administration is now involved in the investigation into Michael Jackson's death after allegations emerged that he had been consuming painkillers, sedatives and antidepressants. Read Full Story

MORE MIJAC DRUG ALLEGATIONS: Singer's former medium and ex-bodyguard say they tried to stop him from abusing painkillers.
*Two people who were once in Michael Jackson's inner circle have come forward saying they tried hard to keep the singer from abusing prescription pain killers suspected of leading to his death, but were unable to stop others from supplying him with the drugs. Read Full Story

VENUS AND SERENA IN WIMBLEDON FINALS: Fireworks will start early on July 4 courtesy of the Williams sisters.
*For the second consecutive year and fourth time overall, Venus Williams will face her little sister Serena in the ladies finals at Wimbledon. Read Full Story

JACKSON'S UNRELEASED MATERIAL 'ENDLESS': Sony's Tommy Mottola said unused tracks date back to 'Off the Wall.'
*Michael Jackson is said to have a treasure trove of unreleased recordings in the vault when he died — music that is almost certain to be packaged and repackaged for his fans in the years to come, notes the Associated Press. Read Full Story

FORWARDS ARTEST AND ARIZA SWITCH TEAMS: Ron Ron to the Lakers; Trevor to the Rockets.
*Apparently the Houston Rockets forward has verbally agreed to get with the current world champions, according to his agent, David Bauman. The final details were still being worked out as of EUR press time. Read Full Story

KELLY ROWLAND 'NOT READY' FOR DAD REUNION: Singer denies reports she's trying to find her biological father.
*Kelly Rowland has squashed rumors that she's trying to hunt down her biological father, saying she's far too busy to be concerned with the deadbeat at this point in her life. Read Full Story

CANNON DENIES WIFE'S VIDEO TARGETS EMINEM: 'I don't think that she would take her time. My wife doesn't beef. She's Mariah Carey.'
*Mariah Carey's husband doesn’t believe that the entertainer is emulating Eminem in her upcoming cross-dressing video "Obsessed," as reports have suggested. Read Full Story

OBAMA HAS MICHAEL JACKSON IN HIS IPOD: In new interview, President says he "grew up on his music."
*Despite criticism from some African American media outlets, President Obama says he doesn't see any controversy about choosing not to release a formal White House statement about the passing of Michael Jackson, something typically done when an iconic music figure dies. Read Full Story

ANOTHER MASE COMEBACK THANKS TO MIJAC: Former Bad Boy rapper says 'Mike passed away and it just lit the fire in me.'
*During an interview with DJ Self of New York's Power 105.1 radio station (WWPR-FM) on Friday, former Bad Boy artist Mase not only aired a remix to Drake's "Best I Ever Had," his first release in five years, but he also said Michael Jackson's death is what inspired his return to music after an extended hiatus, reports Billboard.com. Read Full Story

ROCKY CARROLL TO STAR IN BOTH 'NCIS' SHOWS: Actor to play same character in original and spinoff this fall.
*CBS will work Rocky Carroll overtime this fall as a regular character in both "NCIS" and its spinoff "NCIS: Los Angeles," according to Variety. Read Full Story

BET STILL TRYING TO SAVE 'THE GAME': Network says entire cast on board for a fourth season; but licensing issues stand in the way.
*Black Entertainment Television is reportedly bending over backwards trying to land CW's cancelled series "The Game." Read Full Story

LABELS RAIDING VAULTS FOR JACKSON SONGS: Among them Hip-O Select.com with a set of MiJac solo tracks from 1971-75.
*Hip-OSelect.com -- an Internet retail site specializing in reissues of Universal Music Group items -- today releases a three-CD set featuring every Jackson solo recording released between 1971 and ‘75. Read Full Story

JAMIE FOXX BRINGING FOXXHOLE TO VEGAS: Artist to broadcast SIRIUS XM radio show from first night of concert tour.
*Jamie Foxx is taking his exclusive SIRIUS XM Foxxhole radio channel to Las Vegas for a special live broadcast during the beginning of his "Blame It" concert tour this weekend. Read Full Story

PAULA ABDUL HEADED TO LIFETIME: 'Idol' judge to guest star on new original series 'Drop Dead Diva.'
*Paula Abdul scored herself a guest starring role in Lifetime’s new original series "Drop Dead Diva," a dramedy about a shallow model who, after death, finds her soul inside the body of a smart plus-sized attorney named Jane. Read Full Story

NONA PARIS LOLA NOW CLAMING SHE'S MIJAC'S WIDOW: London woman filed a petition in LA demanding all of Michael's property.
*She's back… Nona Paris Lola Ankhesenamun Jackson, the woman from London who claims she was married to Michael Jackson and gave birth to all three of his kids, filed a petition in L.A. County Superior Court demanding his property. Read Full Story

THE GAME IN RUNNING FOR B.A. BARACUS: Another rapper in the mix to play famous Mr. T role.
*It may be game over for Ice Cube and Tyrese when it comes to the role of B.A. Baracus in the upcoming film version of "The A-Team," due June 11, 2010 from 20th Century Fox. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: My Sister's Keeper
By Kam Williams
*When their daughter Kate (Sofia Vassilieva) is diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) at the age of 2, Sara and Brian Fitzgerald (Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric) are willing to do whatever it takes to save her life. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG for crude humor and scenes of peril) Third installment in the animated family franchise finds Woolly mammoth Manny (Ray Romano) and the rest of his prehistoric pals on a mission to rescue Sid the sloth (John Leguizamo) from a mysterious underground world where they have a close encounter with dinosaurs and a one-eyed weasel (Simon Pegg). Read Full Story

EDDY CURRY FACING FORECLOSURE: Knicks star more than $200,000 behind in mortgage payments on Chicago home.
*Eddy Curry of the New York Knicks is facing foreclosure on his Chicago-area home after falling behind $217,502 in payments on his $3.7 million mortgage, according to the Chicago Sun-Times and the New York Times. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Ruined extended again; KFC taps Lyte, Banner; free Maxwell concert.
*The Manhattan Theatre Club announced the final extension for Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize winning play Ruined, which now "must play its final performance" Sept. 6 at New York City Center – Stage I. Read Full Story

MIJAC BITS: Jackson TV coverage; Jet's special issue; Kennedy Center Honors push; U2 pays tribute.
*In a Pew Research Center poll published Wednesday, 64 percent of those surveyed said Michael Jackson's death last week has received too much media coverage, 29 percent said the story received the right amount and 3 percent said the story got too little attention, reports the AP. Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
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07-03-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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NO NEVERLAND BURIAL FOR MICHAEL JACKSON: Family unable to obtain required residential exemption for private property.
*All plans for Michael Jackson's public and private funeral at Neverland are cancelled after his family was unable to obtain a residential exemption required for a burial on private property. Read Full Story

DIANA ROSS NAMED BACKUP GUARDIAN IN MIJAC WILL: Plus, Debbie Rowe gets nothing in 2002 document filed Wednesday in LA.
*Michael Jackson's July 7, 2002 will was filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, naming his mother the guardian of his children and Diana Ross as a successor guardian to his mother if necessary. Read Full Story

USHER WANTS PATERNITY TEST ON NAVIYD?: Plus, Tameka files court papers saying she didn't see divorce coming, contrary to reports.
*The National Enquirer is reporting that Usher wants a paternity test done on his youngest child – 6-month-old Naviyd – because he and his soon-to-be ex-wife Tameka were having little to no sexual relations at the time she conceived. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT' BLOG: Duke Univ. Official Sells Adopted Black Son for Sex Online
*Yes! We have been working with the animal control center and have found yet another animal posing as a human. This particular species is undefined for various reasons as you will read for yourself. Read Full Story

R. KELLY STATUTORY RAPE ALLEGATIONS BEING DENIED: Singer's spokesperson denies new allegations of a police raid.
*Published reports say that a spokesman for R. Kelly “disputed the report” that police raided Kelly's suburban Chicago home looking for a 17 year old girl. Read Full Story

QUINCY WON'T ATTEND MICHAEL'S FUNERAL: Producer says he 'can't handle it.'
*Quincy Jones, the producer of Michael Jackson's "Off the Wall" and "Thriller" albums, says he won't be attending the funeral for Michael Jackson because he can't bear to bury another close friend. Read Full Story

BILLBOARD FLOODED WITH MIJAC RECORDS: Singer owns entire top nine positions on Top Pop Catalog Albums chart.
*The King of Pop is once again the king of Billboard, as the late entertainer this week holds the top nine positions on Billboard's Top Pop Catalog Albums chart, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Read Full Story

JACKSON GLOVE FROM VICTORY TOUR ON SALE: 'Suit of Lights' item headed for auction in October.
*One of only two Michael Jackson electric-white gloves used in a special segment during one of his music tours is preparing to hit the auction block and expected to fetch six figures, an auctioneer told Reuters on Tuesday. Read Full Story

JACKSON'S NANNY DENIES 'PUMPING STOMACH' STORY: Grace Rwaramba says article from British newspaper is false.
*Michael Jackson's former nanny, Grace Rwaramba, is denying a story first reported in a British newspaper that quoted her as saying she regularly had to pump the singer's stomach to prevent him from overdosing on pain killers. Read Full Story

MIJAC'S ELDEST WAS TO PERFORM IN LONDON SHOWS?: Michael Jr., 12, was reportedly set to take the stage. AEG says that's news to them.
*Fox News is reporting that Michael Jackson's 12-year-old son Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr. (also known as "Prince") was set to make his stage debut with his famous father during the London concert tour. Read Full Story

DIDDY RECALLS MICHAEL AT ONE OF HIS PARTIES: 'When you meet MJ I don't care who you are, it's like all cool points go out the window.'
*Sean "Diddy" Combs says he's still torn apart over the death of Michael Jackson. Read Full Story

FERRIGNO DISCUSSES MIJAC'S WORKOUT ROUTINE: 'Incredible Hulk' says singer didn't want his chronic back pain to hinder his tour prep.
*Actor Lou Ferrigno, best known for his role as "The Incredible Hulk," spoke to People.com about the workout regimen he designed for Michael Jackson to prepare him for his 50-date comeback tour. Read Full Story

AEG ANNOUNCES REFUND POLICY FOR LONDON GIGS: Fans either offered their money back or chance to purchase special MiJac-designed ticket.
*The 750,000 fans left with tickets for Michael Jackson's sold-out London concerts now have a way to get their money back if they so choose. Read Full Story

JESSE SAYS DON'T KILL YOURSELF OVER MIJAC: Activist sends message to distraught fans who have attempted suicide following singer's death.
*According to the U.K.'s Sky News and Gary Taylor, president and owner of the fansite MJJCommunity, at least 12 Michael Jackson fans have committed or attempted suicide in the wake of his passing. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Afghan Star
By Kam Williams
*If you want to know why we’re fighting in Afghanistan, all you have to do is watch this uplifting documentary distilling one season on the country’s equivalent of American Idol down to a nail-biting hour and a half. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Away We Go
By Kam Williams
*Verona (Maya Rudolph) is six months pregnant, but it doesn’t look like she put much thought into whether she was ready to bring a baby into the world. Read Full Story

STARS DONATE VOICES TO FOLKTALES AUDIOBOOK: Alfre Woodard-led group gathers celebs for Mandela's ' Favorite African Folktales.'
*In honor of Nelson Mandela, Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) and Hachette Audio produced an audiobook edition of Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales, an award-winning book of stories hand-picked by the Nobel laureate. Read Full Story

RUN-DMC OWNS CORNER OF HOLLIS QUEENS: City council approves renaming 205th Street and Hollis Avenue after rap group.
*The New York City Council approved a new bill that renames a major street corner in Hollis Queens after its famous native sons Run-DMC. Read Full Story

MIJAC WANTED TO END 50 CENT/GAME BEEF: Game says King of Pop called him out of the blue offering to mediate.
*In an interview with MTV News, The Game claims he got a personal phone call from Michael Jackson one day in which he offered to help end the rapper's beef with rival 50 Cent, which was sparked in 2005. Read Full Story

MIJAC-THEMED BET AWARDS SETS VIEWING RECORD: Over 10 million tune in to make ceremony most-watched cable program this year.
*Sunday's BET Awards drew 10.7 million viewers to rank as the most-watched program on a cable network this year – beating the 10.6 million viewers of last week's divorce episode of TLC's "Jon & Kate Plus 8," according to Nielsen Media Research. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: "Beyonjay" and "Palmart" double date; Bey launches Sasha Fierce junior apparel line; J.Lo's new fragrance; Soulja Boy irks British family.
*Beyoncé and Jay-Z went on a double-date with Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin in Beverly Hills Sunday night following the BET Awards. Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
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07-02-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL SERVICES UPDATE: Public viewing will not take place at Neverland Ranch.
*A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that no public memorial would be held at Neverland Ranch and that Jackson would likely be buried in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

BET BANNED CHRIS BROWN FROM PERFORMING?: Singer's camp denies producers pulled him after Sharpton and Jay-Z complained.
*Producers of the BET Awards have been roundly criticized on blogs, Twitter, and even Facebook for the show it put on Sunday, but network execs apparently believed that booking Chris Brown would have been disastrous. Read Full Story

MIJAC REPORTEDLY NOT THE FATHER: TMZ cites sources who claim Michael was not the biological father of his three kids.
*There are a myriad of Internet reports – spearheaded by TMZ.com – that claim Michael Jackson was not the biological father of his three children, Prince Michael Jr., 12, Paris, 11 and Prince Michael II (Blanket), 7. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT' BLOG: Michael Just Wanted To Get Some Sleep
*A registered nurse for Michael Jackson has come forward about the entertainer's medical condition and what she witnessed for herself. The Associated Press, said that she mentions that he was suffering from intense insomnia. Read Full Story

JOE JACKSON LEFT OUT OF MICHAEL'S WILL: MiJac's former lawyer reportedly plans to file 2002 document with court on Thursday.
*The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Michael Jackson's will, last amended in 2002, provides for his kids and his mother, but leaves nothing to his father Joe. Read Full Story

VIBE MAGAZINE TO SHUT DOWN: Magazine couldn't survive lack of ad sales; but founder Quincy Jones wants to buy it back.
*Vibe magazine has stopped the presses and folded for good, according to internal memos issued to the staff on Tuesday by editor in chief Danyel Smith and Steve Aaron, former CEO of the Vibe Media Group. Read Full Story

JACKSON FAM REPORTEDLY UPSET WITH JOE: Family said to have been 'horrified' at father's behavior at BET Awards red carpet.
*In the midst of their mourning over the loss of Michael Jackson, the singer's family is also reportedly struggling to deal with the loose cannon that is their family patriarch, Joe Jackson. Read Full Story

FANS PACK APOLLO FOR MIJAC MEMORIAL: Sharpton hosts Harlem tribute to the King of Pop.
*Harlem's famed Apollo Theater was the scene of a massive Michael Jackson love fest Tuesday as fans sang, cheered and danced in the aisles to celebrate the King of Pop at the historic venue that helped to launch his career. Read Full Story

LOTS OF PILLS CONFISCATED FROM MIJAC'S HOME: Plus, Dr. Murray broke news of death to Michael's kids and helped Jermaine with his public statement.
*Los Angeles County Coroner's officials confiscated two big plastic bags full of various prescription drugs from Michael Jackson's rented Holmby Hills mansion on Monday. Read Full Story

MIJAC WRAPPED 3D VIDEO PROJECT BEFORE HIS DEATH: Footage was to be used during singer's London concert run.
*Two weeks before his death on June 25, Michael Jackson competed work on an elaborate 3D production dubbed the "Dome Project" that could be the last video piece ever overseen by the King of Pop, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

KERRY WASHINGTON: Actress stars in indie film ‘Life is Hot in Cracktown.’
By Kenya M. Yarbrough
*Actress Kerry Washington, considered one of the most beautiful women in entertainment, has taken on a role in what some are calling a very “ugly” film. In “Life is Hot in Cracktown," Washington plays the role of a drug addicted, pre-op transsexual prostitute in the film that’s been called gritty and so raw, it’s hard to watch. Read Full Story

DRAKE CHOOSES YOUNG MONEY/UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC: Label wins bidding war to sign rap game's hottest new talent.
*Toronto-born rapper Drake has officially signed to Young Money with distribution through Universal Republic, ending a bidding war that reportedly had another Universal label – Motown – in the hunt until the 11th hour. Read Full Story

AEG SAYS MIJAC TRIBUTE SHOWS ARE LIKELY: Promoter of canceled London gigs also says Jackson's rehearsals were indeed captured on video.
*The promoter behind Michael Jackson's sold-out comeback tour in London says a tribute show based on his canceled concerts is likely to happen. Read Full Story

MARIAH DRESSES LIKE A MAN IN NEW VIDEO: Photos of shoot in NY show her in various outfits; reports suggest she's spoofing Eminem.
*Mariah Carey was in New York City recently filming a video for her next single "Obsessed," which fires shots at rapper Eminem in retaliation for his song "Bagpipes From Baghdad" from the "Relapse" album. Read Full Story

MICHAEL JACKSON RADIO AIRPLAY UP 1735%: Singer's songs have been in heavy rotation since his death.
*Radio spins for Michael Jackson's biggest hits, and some of his overlooked gems (including a few dozen spins for some of the Jackson's Christmas songs), saturated airwaves immediately after his death on Thursday, and continued throughout the weekend, reports Billboard. Read Full Story

JAY-Z OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES SONY PACT: Rapper confirms distribution deals for Roc Nation.
*Jay-Z's Roc Nation label will be distributed through Sony, the rapper confirmed to Billboard on Friday, while his recent deal with Atlantic is only a one-off situation for his upcoming album, "Blueprint 3," due Sept. 11. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Kamp Katrina
By Kam Williams
*Because of the indelible images of masses of black people abandoned on rooftops, under highway overpasses and at the Superdome, many people might think that only African-Americans were adversely affected by Hurricane Katrina. Read Full Story

JACKSON WAS WORTH $236 MILLION IN 2007: AP uncovers financial documents that were prepared by accounting firm.
*Michael Jackson's net worth as of March 31, 2007, was $236 million, according to financial documents obtained by The Associated Press that shed light on his dubious financial situation. Read Full Story

TV ONE BACK AGAIN WITH 'MIJAC 30TH ANNIVERSARY': Network rebroadcasting special for the second time; adds more Michael programming.
*On Thursday, July 2, TV One will continue its tribute to Michael Jackson with yet another rebroadcast of the two-hour "Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration," with an encore airing at 8 and 11 p.m. (all times ET). Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
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07-01-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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KATHERINE GIVEN GUARDIANSHIP OF MIJAC'S KIDS: Plus, Jackson family matriarch files papers to administer son's estate.
*Katherine Jackson was granted temporary guardianship of Michael Jackson's three children on Monday, and filed additional papers seeking to be named administrator of her late son's estate to ensure that his kids are its beneficiaries. Read Full Story

TYLER PERRY ANGRY WITH MIJAC MEDIA COVERAGE: Plus, director says Janet was en route to film 'Married Too' when she heard about Michael.
*Tyler Perry called Q100’s The Bert Show in Atlanta Friday morning to discuss his thoughts on Michael Jackson’s passing and to urge fans and the media to give the Jackson family "respect and room to grieve.” Read Full Story

PAPA JOE AND REV. AL HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE: Both try to explain Joe's CNN interview during BET Awards, among other issues.
*Michael Jackson's funeral is still in the planning stages, but his father said he would not be buried at Neverland Ranch, which had been reported earlier in the day. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT' BLOG: Detroit City Council Loses Local Witch
*Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead!! Monica Conyers, the Detroit city council member and famed Michigan congressman John Conyer's wife, has FINALLY resigned from her post on the city council. Read Full Story

JACKSON FAMILY HAS LOTS OF QUESTIONS: Plus, MiJac's doctor says singer still had a pulse when he found him on the bed unconscious.
*In an interview on the Today show, Jackson family lawyer L. Londell McMillan said his clients are "quite clearly troubled" about the circumstances surrounding Jackson's death, considering he had been healthy enough to rehearse for his upcoming concerts just hours before he died. Read Full Story

CHRIHANNA WANTS PROTECTION ORDER REMOVED: Sources close to pair say they think it's 'ridiculous.'
*Sources close to Rihanna and Chris Brown say both parties believe the no-contact clause in his plea deal is pointless, not to mention impractical. Read Full Story

USHER REGRETS ABSENCE FROM BET AWARDS: Network told reporters Friday he was 'on a plane' to join show. So what happened?
*On Friday, BET CEO Debra Lee told reporters that Usher and Justin Timberlake would be last minute additions to Sunday's BET Awards telecast, which was being "overhauled" to honor Michael Jackson in the wake of his passing. Read Full Story

JACKSON SIBLINGS MAY MOUNT MIJAC TRIBUTE TOUR: Columnist Roger Friedman says idea of Janet-led trek with brothers is 'on the table.'
*Entertainment columnist Roger Friedman says a Michael Jackson tribute tour featuring his sister Janet and his brothers is "on the table for consideration" in the wake of his death. Read Full Story

COOLIO TO ENTER REHAB AFTER GUILTY PLEA: Rapper cops to drug possession and agrees to program in exchange for staying out of jail.
*Coolio will avoid jail time after taking a plea deal Friday on drug charges.The rapper pleaded guilty in Los Angeles to felony cocaine possession in a deal that requires him to spend 18 months in a drug rehabilitation program. Read Full Story

NFL BEGINS REVIEW OF BURRESS INCIDENT: Commish Roger Goodell to determine whether he should be suspended.
*NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has started reviewing the Plaxico Burress shooting incident under the league's personal conduct policy. If the wide receiver is found in violation, he could be suspended. Read Full Story

MADONNA WAS PLOTTING APPERANCE AT MIJAC GIG: Singer's manager tweets about Material Girl's wish for a surprise performance.
*Madonna was apparently interested in joining Michael Jackson on stage for one of his 50 planned concert dates in London, according to her manager Guy Oseary. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Nursery University
By Kam Williams
*If you think the competition is fierce to gain entrance to the country’s elite colleges, then you oughta check out the cutthroat tactics employed by parents of toddlers trying to get their little monsters into the country’s exclusive pre-schools. That’s right, pre-schools. Read Full Story

ORGANIZERS OF 'THRILLER' MUSICAL IN 'MOURNING': Nederlander Organization undecided about future of production.
*The theater company that acquired rights to produce a musical based on Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video say they have yet to decide if the planned show will move forward in the wake of his death. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: The Education of Charlie Banks
By Kam Williams
*When Charlie Banks (Jesse Eisenberg) was growing up in Manhattan, he witnessed a brutal beating doled out by a pal named Mick (Jason Ritter) that left another kid looking like death sucking on a Lifesaver. Read Full Story

USA TODAY OFFERING COMMEMORATIVE MIJAC ITEMS: Glossy publication and tabloid-sized edition honoring Jackson on newsstands now.
*USA Today has published two commemorative products recognizing the life and death of Michael Jackson: a 96-page glossy-format commemorative edition titled "Michael Jackson: King of Pop," and a 40-page tabloid sized special edition titled "Michael 1958-2009." Both are on newsstands now. Read Full Story

TV GUIDE HONORING MIJAC WITH TWO SPECIALS: 'Stars Reflect' full of BET Awards red carpet interviews; 'Music Legacy' salutes his videos.
*TV Guide Network will pay homage to Michael Jackson in two television specials airing this week. Read Full Story

PEPA, CHILLI SCORE VH1 REALITY SHOWS: Cameras will follow rapper and singer as they look for love.
*Pepa will return to VH1 without Salt next year to star in her own reality series, joining other newly-signed subjects of unscripted fare Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas from TLC and The Entertainer from "I Love NY" and "I Love Money." Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Hitsville vigil; Lil Jon's wine; Zoe and Woody?; Harold Ford Jr. in baby mode?
*About 1,200 people gathered at the original home of Motown Records in Detroit Sunday for a candlelight vigil in memory of Michael Jackson Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
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06-30-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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BET AWARDS HONOR MICHAEL JACKSON: A grieving Janet and a strange acting Papa Joe stop by (Videos)
*While BET celebrated the life of Michael Jackson the entertainer, Janet Jackson — in her first public appearance since her brother's shocking death — memorialized him as her beloved sibling and family member, eliciting tears as she vowed his memory would live forever. Read Full Story

JACKSON FAMILY ISSUES STATEMENT: 'Our pain cannot be described in words. Also, Katherine retains Michael's longtime lawyer.
*The Jackson family issued a statement Saturday, conveyed by family patriarch Joseph Jackson. In full, it reads: Read Full Story

NANNY- 'I HAD TO PUMP MICHAEL'S STOMACH MANY TIMES': Grace Rwaramba says it was routine after he'd ingest drugs; but Chopra says not true.
*Grace Rwaramba, the 42-year-old nanny who cared for Michael Jackson's three children, said she routinely had to pump out the singer's stomach after he'd ingested a dangerous combination of drugs. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT' BLOG: Dishin' Dirt on the BET Awards ...
*What's up y'all?! Here is the dirt ... In case y'all ain't hear, the BET Awards changed their line-up for this year's show after they received the news of Michael Jackson's passing. The network decided to shift gears and pay homage to MJ with a tribute befitting a king. Read Full Story

MIJAC SET TO DOMINATE MUSIC CHARTS: Past albums on track to top lists in US, UK; plus memorabilia in high demand on eBay and Craigslist.
*Sales of Michael Jackson albums have hit the stratosphere since his sudden death on Thursday. Read Full Story

GLOBAL MIJAC MEMORIALS BEING CONSIDERED: Al Sharpton says family is considering having simultaneous celebrations around the globe.
*Al Sharpton, a longtime friend of the Jackson family, said he was to meet with them on Sunday to discuss ways in which Michael Jackson's life can be celebrated on the global stage. Read Full Story

CONCERT MAGICIAN DISCUSSES MIJAC'S FINAL HOURS: Ed Alonzo says he 'looked fantastic.'
*Us Magazine caught up with magician Ed Alonzo, who was hired by Michael Jackson to help design some of the illusions for the singer's London shows, and was with the singer at rehearsals for his concert the day before his death on Thursday. Read Full Story

BEYONCE, ALICIA, TIMBALAND OTHERS SALUTE MIJAC: ASCAP Awards observe moment of silence; Keys, Smokey, Gordy talk about his legacy.
*Celebrities stunned by the death of Michael Jackson continue to pay tribute to his legacy in the days following his death on Thursday. Read Full Story

WHAT ABOUT MICHAEL'S KIDS?: TMZ says they want to live with grandma Katherine; mother of oldest two has legal parental rights.
*Entertainment columnist Roger Friedman is reporting that Michael Jackson’s final will was drawn up in 2002, and contains his wishes for the disposition of his assets and the appointment of guardians for his children. Read Full Story

CHRIS BROWN, DIDDY, GAME RECORD MIJAC TRIBUTE: Usher, Boyz II Men, Polow also on track. Plus, 50 Cent released two new songs mentioning Jackson.
*Less than 24 hours after the death of Michael Jackson, a song in his honor was recorded by an all-star lineup led by The Game and had made its world premiere on a radio station in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

DEEPAK CHOPRA SAYS MIJAC HAD LUPUS: Spiritual adviser says disease may have caused his vitiligo.
*Spiritual adviser and medical doctor Deepak Chopra says his longtime friend Michael Jackson, who died on Thursday after a cardiac arrest, suffered from the autoimmune disease lupus in addition to the skin disorder vitiligo for many years. Read Full Story

JACKSON FAM TRIED INTERVENTION ON MICHAEL: Source says family blamed a MiJac aide for fueling singer's prescription drug addiction.
*People magazine is quoting a source close to Michael Jackson's family who says they had been trying to deal with the singer's escalating dependence on prescription drugs since at least 2006, the year they staged an intervention. Read Full Story

MIJAC'S PERSONAL DOC SAYS HE'S NOT A SUSPECT: Dr. Conrad Murray, at singer's side when he died, says he was questioned and cleared.
*A rep for the doctor who was with Michael Jackson when he collapsed and died on Thursday says he is not considered a suspect following a three-hour meeting with police. Read Full Story

FULL REFUNDS FOR MIJAC LONDON TICKETS: AEG Live offers 'deepest condolences' to family, promises refund instructions shortly.
*AEG Live, the group behind Michael Jackson's scheduled 50-date concert run in London, expressed its condolences to the late singer's family on Friday and said all tickets would be refunded. Read Full Story

MIJAC ITEMS SELL BIG IN FRIDAY AUCTION: June 26 sale was planned before singer's death the day before.
*Michael Jackson memorabilia that hit the auction block less than 24 hours after his death took in $205,000, exceeding original estimates of $10,000 to $12,000, reports Bloomberg.net. Read Full Story

SIRIUS/XM MIJAC TRIBUTE CHANNEL ENDS TONIGHT: Quincy Jones to discuss 'Thriller' and 'Off the Wall' track by track.
*SIRIUS XM Radio launched The Michael Jackson Tribute Channel on Saturday at 12:01 am ET, dedicated to the King of Pop's extensive musical career. Read Full Story

NAOMI CAMPBELL REMEMBERS MIJAC: Supermodel starred with King of Pop in his 1991 video 'In the Closet.'
*British supermodel Naomi Campbell, who played Michael Jackson's love interest in his 1991 music video "In the Closet," said she was devastated to hear of his death on Thursday and is calling the pop icon an "all time great." Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
By Kam Williams
*This summer blockbuster has hit written all over it, given that Michael Bay freely admits that he makes movies aimed at teenaged boys. Read Full Story

WILL JANET REMAIN IN PERRY'S 'MARRIED' SEQUEL?: Announcement of her casting was released just hours before Michael's death.
*At about midday Thursday, it was announced that Janet Jackson had signed on to reprise her role in Tyler Perry's comedy sequel "Why Did I Get Married Too," again paying a successful author/psychologist who's quick to analyze other's relationship woes rather than deal with her own. Read Full Story

CONGRESS HAS MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR MIJAC: Plus, President Obama writes letter to the family expressing condolences.
*The House of Representatives on Friday – initiated by members of the Congressional Black Caucus – observed a moment of silence to mourn the death of Michael Jackson. Read Full Story

MIJAC-RELATED SCENE CUT FROM 'BRUNO': Universal decides to remove character's interview with unsuspecting LaToya.
*Jackson's sudden death on Thursday prompted a series of discussions at Universal Pictures that resulted in the studio cutting a Jackson-related sketch from "Bruno" only hours before its Los Angeles premiere. Read Full Story

LIZ TAYLOR 'MY HEART AND MIND ARE BROKEN': Michael Jackson's dear friend releases statement on his passing.
*Elizabeth Taylor says she is still in shock over the death of her close friend Michael Jackson. Read Full Story

MIJAC BITS: Paula on 'SYTYCD?'; 'American Idol' reruns Michael week; special edition of Time; Dodgers Stadium fireworks; landlord Audigier mourns; Grammy Museum; Filipino inmates.
*"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul may soon choreograph a Michael Jackson night on Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance." Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
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06-29-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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BET AWARDS TO HONOR MICHAEL: Being called 'a total overhaul'
*Expect big changes in Sunday's BET Awards. We're talking "a total overhaul" as the show is retooled to become a tribute to Michael Jackson. The telecast is being lengthened, performers are being added to the lineup and additional guests are expected to attend. Read Full Story

JACKSON FAMILY ORDERS 2ND AUTOPSY ON MICHAEL: Procedure took place Saturday. Also, they'll allow Debbie Rowe to see her kids.
*Via a source familiar with the Michael Jackson case, the LA Times is reporting that the Jackson Family has hired a private pathologist who completed a second autopsy on the performer's body Saturday. Read Full Story

DEMAND FOR JACKSON ITEMS BRISK: Online retailers selling out of late-singer's merchandise.
*Online retailers reported that they were placing back orders for sold-out merchandise and working with suppliers to meet the staggering demand for all things Michael Jackson, reports the LA Times. Read Full Story

DECEASED SUPREMES FOUNDER SPEAKS FOR HERSELF: TV One's 'Unsung' gives viewers rare look into the life and legacy of Florence Ballard.
By J. Jermayne
*Florence Ballard was a founding member of The Supremes. Her voice has been described as soulful, big, rich, and commanding. However, few people know just how strong her voice, passion, and resilience was. Read Full Story

BEYONCE SHOUTS OUT FIRST DAUGHTERS IN CONCERT: Michelle Obama and the girls attend Verizon Center show Wednesday night.
*Malia and Sasha Obama got a special shoutout from Beyonce Wednesday night during her concert at DC's Verizon Center. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT' BLOG: The King Was Here
*A child in search of a childhood With talent beyond compare lost sight of all things child like and his life became an affair Read Full Story

FOXY BROWN DENIES RECENT NY POST REPORTS: Rapper says she never received preferential treatment while serving time.
*Foxy Brown is firing back against a report in the New York Post this week that claimed she received preferential treatment while serving a nine month prison sentence at Riker’s Island. Read Full Story

EVAN ROSS AND BUDDY GIOVINAZZO TALK ABOUT ‘LIFE’ LESSONS New indie film hits Los Angeles today
By Kenya M. Yarbrough
*Summer is here and the temperature is heating up, but according to author/director Buddy Giovanni, “Life is hot in Cracktown.” At least that’s the title of his best-selling novel-turned-film described as showing “the gritty, hard realities of a neighborhood” and the people who try to survive there. Read Full Story

J.LO'S SWEETFACE HAS GONE SOUR: Singer temporarily scraps fashion line due to recession.
*Jennifer Lopez is temporarily ending sales of her 6-year-old fashion line Sweetface due to the bad economy, according to WWD.com. Read Full Story

USHER RECORDS SONG ABOUT DIVORCE: Plus, Tameka's longtime friend speaks to Essence.com about rumors surrounding split.
*An as-yet-untitled track from Usher's forthcoming album, "Monster," is all about the end of his marriage to Tameka Foster, according to the song's co-writer Sean Garrett. Read Full Story

PEREZ APOLOGIZES FOR GAY SLUR TOWARD WILL.I.AM: Blogger says he also reached out to Isaiah Washington.
*Perez Hilton has issued an apology for calling will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas a gay slur during an altercation in which he ended up allegedly punched by the rapper's tour manager. Read Full Story

FOX VIEWERS SOAR IN OBAMA AGE: Right-leaning news network coming off of its most-watched year ever.
*Fox News Channel is on a ratings tear, likely due to the presidency of its favorite political target, Barack Obama. Read Full Story

MAN INVOLVED IN KILLING OF T.I.'S FRIEND SENTENCED: Driver of the vehicle gets 17 years in Cincinnati.
*The driver of the vehicle involved in the Ohio highway gun battle that killed a member of rapper T.I.'s entourage has been sentenced to 17 years in prison, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

KELIS TRYING TO MOVE UP COURT DATE: Singer wants child support hearing sooner than July 21 because she may be in labor that day.
*A lawyer representing Kelis in her divorce from Nas has asked the judge to move up a hearing to determine the amount of his support payments because she may be in labor on July 21. Read Full Story

TATYANA ALI SUES OVER WEB SERIES: 'Fresh Prince' star said she and her sister invested in the project but it was never produced.
*TMZ.com is reporting that actress Tatyana Ali and her sister Anastasia are suing a company over using their $45,000 investment money to start a Web series, then bailing on the project. Read Full Story

MICHAEL JORDAN'S SON QUITS B-BALL TEAM: Jeffrey Jordan leaves Illinois team to focus on life after basketball.
*Michael Jordan's son Jeffrey has announced that he will not return to the University of Illinois basketball team next year because his heart is just not into the sport. Read Full Story

'AMERICAN IDOL'S' SYESHA CAST IN 'DREAMGIRLS': Singer scores role of Deena Jones on touring company.
*Casting has been announced for the upcoming production of Dreamgirls that will launch at New York's Apollo Theatre before its national tour. Read Full Story

WYCLEF, NOT ESTELLE, TO REPLACE HILL AT MONTREAUX: Organizers say the artist is booked for July 11 concert.
*Hold on a minute. Wyclef John is now being announced as the official replacement for Lauryn Hill at the Montreux Jazz Festival, and not Estelle as the Associated Press had reported this week. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
My Sister’s Keeper (PG-13 for profanity, sensuality, mature themes, disturbing images and underage alcohol consumption) drama about a girl (Abigail Breslin), conceived as a bone marrow donor for her leukemia-stricken sister (Sofia Vassilieva) who sues her parents (Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric) for medical emancipation when they want a kidney, too. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Missick in 'Bounty Hunter'; Simmons' new lady; BET Awards on Sunday; Tyson vs. Ali on Fight Night Round 4.
*Actor Dorian Missick has been cast in the upcoming Columbia comedy "Bounty Hunter," joining stars Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis. Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
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06-26-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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UPDATE - LA TIMES: MICHAEL JACKSON DEAD AT AGE 50: Singer pronounced dead this afternoon after suffering cardiac arrest.
*Both the Los Angeles Times and CBS News are now reporting that Michael Jackson has died at the age of 50. Read Full Story

LAILA ALI MIXED UP IN HUSBAND'S COURT DRAMA: Curtis Conway's ex trying to subpoena her financial info to prove he can afford higher support payments.
*Laila Ali is being dragged into the child support battle currently being waged between her husband, former NFL star Curtis Conway, and his ex-wife. Read Full Story

PEREZ HILTON SUES PEAS MANAGER FOR PUNCH: Lawsuit filed in LA; Watch hilarious video recap
*Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against the tour manager of the Black Eyed Peas after claiming the man punched him in the face several times following a heated exchange with Peas member will.i.am. Read Full Story

JAR JAR BINKS SITUATION IN NEW 'TRANSFORMERS': Sequel accused of using black stereotypes for two of the robots, named Skids and Mudflap.
*"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," according to the Associated Press, is catching heat from critics for its pair of "jive talking 'bots" that reportedly draw on black stereotypes for laughs. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT' BLOG: Men Will Soon Get 'More To Love'
*For all the men who've always wanted "More to Love," your wish is about to come true courtesy of Fox. You're gonna get the "real" sized woman that you don't see in commercials and music videos competing for the love of one super-sized guy. Read Full Story

LEAKED CHRIS BROWN TRACKS ARE NOT NEW: 'Not My Fault' and 'Smash' are being 'falsely promoted' as post-beating material.
*The two Chris Brown tracks that popped up on the Internet in the past weeks are not from his upcoming album, according to a statement released by his camp. Read Full Story

JAMIE FOXX BRINGING SKETCH COMEDY TO MTV: Actor offering updated version of 'In Living Color."
*MTV has greenlit a project for series development with Jamie Foxx serving as an executive producer. Read Full Story

MISSY ELLIOTT BIOPIC IN THE WORKS: Artist currently looking for a writer to tell her life story.
*Rapper Missy Elliott is still looking to bring a film about her life to the big screen. Read Full Story

DENNIS RODMAN WINS A COURT CASE: The rare event took place this week after defendant failed to respond to lawsuit.
*Dennis Rodman was awarded a default judgment in his lawsuit against a Tampa club after no one from the venue responded to the complaint. Read Full Story

R. KELLY UPSET OVER SCAM ALLEGATIONS: Woman accused of using his name to bilk investors claims she deposited money into his account.
*R. Kelly says he has nothing to do with a woman who is accused in South Africa of using the singer's name to scam more than 50 investors out of money. Read Full Story

EVE TO PLAY RIVAL CHOIR DIRECTOR ON 'GLEE': Guest starring role was originally offered to Whitney Houston.
*Rapper/actress Eve has just signed on to guest star on the upcoming Fox series "Glee," reports EW.com. Read Full Story

NICK AND MARIAH TO RENEW VOWS YEARLY: Cannon trying to get their Seal and Heidi Klum on.
*Nick Cannon says he wants to celebrate his 2008 nuptials with Mariah Carey in an annual celebration like celebrity couple Heidi Klum and Seal. Read Full Story

MARTIN LAWRENCE WORKING ON TV PROJECTS: One is an animated series based on his childhood in DC
*Martin Lawrence's production company Runteldat has several TV comedies in the works, including one each at Fox and cable channel Starz. Read Full Story

REMEMBERING ED: And Heeerrree’s My Personal Intro by Ed McMahon
By LaRita Shelby
*It was another of those interviews that I’ll never forget. Back in September of 2001, RadioScope/EUR was contacted by Pax TV regarding an interview with Ed McMahon, host of the first season of Ed McMahon’s Next Big Star! Read Full Story

DE LA SOUL PLOTS SUMMER TOUR: Rap collective returns to the road to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut LP "3 Feet High and Rising."
*It's been two decades since rap trio De La Soul released their debut album "3 Feet High and Rising," and the group will mark the occasion with a coast-to-coast 20th anniversary tour this summer, dubbed "20 Years and Rising." Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Born into Brothels
By Kam Williams
*When British photographer Zana Briski ventured to Calcutta, her original plan was merely to document the day-to-day lives of prostitutes working the seamy maze of back alleys scattered around the city's red light district. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Dead Snow (Død snø)
By Kam Williams
*When a group of med students make plans to spend their Easter break together in a mountaintop cabin far removed from civilization, they never expect to find themselves in a fight for their lives against an army of ghouls dressed in Nazi uniforms. Read Full Story

NAUGHTY BY NATURE DIALING UP NEW BUSINESS: Rap group teams with Microsoft to promote new PDA.
*Microsoft has tapped Naughty by Nature to promote its newest PDA device to feature the Windows Mobile operating system. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Op with Solange; Robinson in 'Father'; Whitlock at 'Farragut North'; Britney's alleged stalker in court; Herbie's false alarm.
*Solange Knowles joins AnnaLynne McCord, Sophia Bush, Brody Jenner, Joel Madden, and Cody Linley for clothing line Op's 2009 back-to-school multi-media marketing campaign, titled OPen Campus. Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
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06-25-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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EUR WORLD EXCLUSIVE - IT GETS HOTTER!: Janet 'Aunt Viv' Hubert speaks out about her new book on Will Smith (Pt. 2)
By DeBorah B. Pryor
*Today, we continue our feature based on an exclusive interview with the ‘Fresh Prince’ Co-star and author Janet Hubert. - “I can say straight up that Janet wanted the show to be 'The Aunt Viv of Bel-Air' show. She's mad now, but she's been mad all along." -- Will Smith (1993) Read Full Story

SHOCKER: JILL SCOTT NO LONGER ENGAGED!: New mother tells of split with fiancee.
*So what's up with Jilly From Philly? No sooner than we hear the soulful songbird/actress just had her first child with musician Lil' John Roberts, we hear that the relationship is now history. Read Full Story

GLAAD WANTS APOLOGY FROM PEREZ: Blogger targeted for calling will.i.am a gay slur. Hilton says GLAAD should be apologizing to him.
*The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has asked celebrity blogger Perez Hilton to apologize for gay slurs he threw at will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas during a weekend altercation that made national headlines. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT' BLOG: Homeless Teen On Her Way to Harvard
*A young African American girl has done what anyone would've thought would be impossible. Ms. Khadijah Williams, a California native, graduated just under a 4.0 and has earned her place at the prestigious Alma mater of our first lady, Harvard University. Read Full Story

MICHAEL STEELE VS. ABC NEWS: GOP chairman expresses outrage in fundraising letter after network rejects rebuttal ads for Obama healthcare special.
*In response to ABC's decision not to air GOP ads during its hour-long White House healthcare special tonight, Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele sent out a fundraising letter to party members accusing the network of shutting out conservative opposition. Read Full Story

CELEB REACTION TO CHRIS BROWN PLEA: Ciara, Aubrey O'Day, Tyrese, Anthony Anderson share thoughts.
*At Monday night's premiere of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" in Westwood, Calif., MTV caught up with Ciara, former Danity Kane member Aubrey O'Day and others for reactions to the Chris Brown plea deal. Read Full Story

T.O. BLASTED BY PARTNER ON 'SUPERSTARS': Unedited video from ABC series also shows model Joanna Krupa telling NFL star to "shut up." And he does.
*Buffalo Bills receiver Terrell Owens has worked the last nerve of yet another teammate. Read Full Story

BRAVO SETS A RETURN DATE FOR ATL HOUSEWIVES: Kandi Burruss joins cast for season 2, premiering July 30.
*Bravo has announced that "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" will return for its second season on July 30 at 10 p.m., ET. Read Full Story

'LINCOLN HEIGHTS' STAR GIVES BIRTH: Nicki Micheaux has second child with husband of nine years.
*Nicki Micheaux of ABC Family's "Lincoln Heights" and her husband of nine years welcomed a son on June 21, at 2:47 a.m., in Beverly Hills, a rep for the actress tells EURweb. Read Full Story

EBONY ANNOUNCES LATEST 'IT' GIRLS: Magazine's new four-cover summer issue lists top 25.
*First Lady Michelle Obama, Grammy-winner Alicia Keys, Academy Award-winner Halle Berry and legendary entertainer Tina Turner are among Ebony magazine's new list of 25 women who have the "It" factor. Read Full Story

ESTELLE TO REPLACE LAURYN HILL IN STOCKHOLM: Brit to headline annual Jazz Festival after former Fugee pulls out.
*British singer Estelle has been chosen to replace Lauryn Hill as the headline act at this year's Stockholm Jazz Festival, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

LIL WAYNE ATTENDS COURT IN YUMA: Rapper at pretrial hearing on his drug and weapons case.
*Rapper Lil Wayne was in a Yuma County, Arizona courtroom on Tuesday for a pretrial update on the investigation into his drug possession and weapons charges. Read Full Story

FOREST WHITAKER IN PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER: Actor joins Adrien Brody and Elijah Wood for remake of Germany's 'Das Experiment.'
*Forest Whitaker, Adrien Brody, Elijah Wood and Cam Gigandet will star in "The Experiment," a remake of the German psychological thriller "Das Experiment" for Inferno Entertainment and Magnet Media Group. Read Full Story

BEYONCE BRINGS HUBBY ON STAGE IN NY: Rapper comes out for a little "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) in the middle of 'Crazy in Love.' (Video)
*Beyonce opened her Sunday concert at Madison Square Garden with her smash hit "Crazy in Love" and stunned fans when she was joined by her husband Jay-Z. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: House of Payne, Volume 4
By Kam Williams
*In a recent TV interview with Ed Gordon, Spike Lee blasted fellow director Tyler Perry, comparing his TV shows to Amos n’ Andy and other demeaning programs from less-enlightened times. Read Full Story

CLAUDIA JORDAN TO HOST MISS UNIVERSE: 'Deal or No Deal' standout joins Billy Bush to run ceremony next month from the Bahamas.
*Claudia Jordan of "Celebrity Apprentice" and "Deal or No Deal" has been tapped as a co-host of the upcoming 2009 Miss Universe Pageant, which will air live on NBC on Sunday, August 23 at 9 p.m. ET from Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Read Full Story

MIJAC PUTS MORE CONCERT TICKETS UP FOR SALE: 'Limited' number of extra seats being added per show.
*The BBC is reporting that more tickets for Michael Jackson's This Is It concerts at London's O2 arena are to go on sale on today. Read Full Story

LUDACRIS PROMOTES NEW LINE OF COGNAC: Company taps rapper to launch new product for urban market.
*Rapper Chris "Ludacris" Bridges has launched a new cognac from Birkedal Hartmann that will specifically be targeted to the "hip urban market," according to AFP. Read Full Story

'SCRUBS' STAR JUDY REYES IS PREGNANT: Actress expecting her first child with filmmaker George Valencia.
*TV Guide is reporting that Judy Reyes, a.k.a. Carla from ABC's soon-to-be revamped "Scrubs," is expecting her first child with boyfriend, filmmaker George Valencia. Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
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06-24-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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CHRIS BROWN AVOIDS TRIAL AND JAIL IN ASSAULT CASE: Plea deal reached just before Rihanna was called to testify.
*Chris Brown has avoided jail time in his assault case against Rihanna by reaching a last minute plea deal that involves probation, domestic violence classes, community service and having to stay at least 50 yards away from the pop starlet. Read Full Story

PEAS TOUR MANAGER ACCUSED OF HITTING PEREZ HILTON: Celebrity blogger and will.i.am make their case in opposing videos.
*Gossip blogger Perez Hilton sent a flurry of Twitter messages early Monday claiming that he was beaten up by Will.i.am of the group Black Eyed Peas and his security guards in Toronto, but he later clarified that it was the group's manager that threw the punches. Read Full Story

FOXY BROWN TREATED LIKE A QUEEN IN JAIL?: NY Post claims officers hung out in her cell, gave her makeup and gave her unlimited TV and phone.
*The New York Post is reporting that prison officials at Rikers Island made Foxy Brown extra comfortable during her nine-month sentence for violating parole by assaulting nail-salon workers. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT' BLOG: Johnson Publishing Reeling In Economic Downturn
*It’s not exactly news that the economic downturn is kicking arse and taking names. And one of those names is Johnson publishing, the company behind the venerable Jet and Ebony magazines. Read Full Story

JADA PINKETT SMITH: The HawthoRNe Interview with Kam Williams
*Maryland Native Jada Pinkett Smith studied dance and acting at the Baltimore School for the Arts and the North Carolina School of the Arts before getting her big break when she landed a role on the long-running NBC-series, A Different World. Read Full Story

GOLDEN BROOKS AND D.B. WOODSIDE ARE EXPECTING: Hollywood couple's first baby due in September.
*People.com is reporting that "Girlfriends" star Golden Brooks, 38, and TV actor D.B. Woodside are expecting a child together in September. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Ed McMahon dies; Charlie Wilson loses father; Benet hosts 'Lyric Café.'
*Heeeere's Johnny! Television host Ed McMahon, best known as Johnny Carson's sidekick on the 'Tonight Show,' has died at age 86, his publicist said Tuesday. Read Full Story

CRITICS EASE ON DOWN TO ASHANTI'S 'THE WIZ': See what they had to say about singer's debut as Dorothy.
*Variety has compiled a list of reviews for the latest revival of "The Wiz" starring R&B star Ashanti as Dorothy and Orlando Jones as the title character. Read Full Story

QUINCY JONES LAUNCHING A BROADWAY SHOW: Project about jazz and blues will also be a 3-D Pixar film.
*Quincy Jones is coming to Broadway with a show he's been working on for the last 33 years, he tells the New York Daily News. Read Full Story

VANESSA WILLIAMS AND IMAN DISCUSS BEAUTY: Both were interviewed at makeup artist Sam Fine's new DVD release.
*Former beauty queen Vanessa Williams and one-time supermodel Iman attended the launch of renowned makeup artist Sam Fine’s new DVD, “The Basics of Beauty” in New York over the weekend and dished about their physical insecurities. Read Full Story

NICK CANNON SHOOTS 'TALENT' PROMO AT WHITE HOUSE: Host of NBC show also took a tour of the West Wing.
*Nick Cannon, also known as "Mr. Mariah Carey," was in Washington last week filming a promo spot for NBC's "America's Got Talent," which begins its fourth season tonight with the entertainer as its new host. Read Full Story

DMC PART OF WHITE HOUSE FATHERS DAY CELEBRATION: Rapper also visited local school to share message of responsibility.
*Darryl McDaniels of Run DMC attended Friday's White House event celebrating Father's Day, and also visited Washington DC's Ballou Senior High School with former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher to discuss fatherhood and personal responsibility. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: The Pink Panther 2
By Kam Williams
*Here’s the nagging question I kept asking myself while watching Pink Panther 2: Is Inspector Clouseau supposed to be this annoying or is it just Steve Martin? Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Year One
By Kam Williams
*There’s only one line in Year One which made me laugh, albeit unintentionally. It’s where Jack Black asks, “Why am I talking?” precisely echoing my sentiments while watching him embarrass himself with joke after joke which completely falls flat. Read Full Story

JADA WORRIED ABOUT CHINA FILM SHOOT: Smith family matriarch concerned by government's access to personal e-mails.
*Jada Pinkett Smith says she's a little worried about her upcoming family trip to China, where her son Jaden will film a "Karate Kid" remake produced by her husband, Will Smith. Read Full Story

FOX CREATES EXEC IN CHARGE OF DIVERSITY: Ron Taylor hired to identify and develop scripts with diversity themes.
*Fox is expanding its development ranks to include an executive devoted to diversity, reports Variety. Read Full Story

OUT-OF-PRINT MLK BOOKS RETURNING TO STORES: Dexter signs deal with Boston publisher.
*Four books that have been long out of print by Martin Luther King Jr. will see book stores again thanks to a new deal with Beacon Press brokered by King's youngest son, Dexter. Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
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06-23-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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EUR WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Janet 'Aunt Viv' Hubert speaks out about her new book on Will Smith (Pt. 1)
By DeBorah B. Pryor
*WARNING: It is going to be hard, even painful, for many people to fathom that Will Smith - an actor who has achieved the greatest level of fame, admiration, and success imaginable - may have at one time in his evolution, been a complete a-hole. Read Full Story

CHRIS BROWN PEADS GUILTY TO ASSAULT: Plea deal reached before hearing; Rihanna didn't have to testify; deal includes probation and community service.
*Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to one count of felony assault on his ex-girlfriend Rihanna, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

OBAMA TAKES DAUGHTERS FOR ICE CREAM: President, Malia and Sasha motorcade to Alexandria's Dairy Godmother.
*President Obama and his daughters, Malia and Sasha, went on an ice cream run Saturday to The Dairy Godmother, a shop in Alexandria, VA that donates a dime from every "puppy pop" they sell to an animal charity. Read Full Story

BEYONCE THREATENED WITH LAWSUIT: NY club upset over cancelled appearance; singer releases statement blaming owner.
*Beyonce has been threatened with a $1 million lawsuit after pulling out of a scheduled appearance on Saturday at New York nightclub M2. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT' BLOG: President Writes Open Letter To Daddies on Father’s Day
*Two days before the inauguration, Parade published a letter from Barack Obama to his daughters about what he hoped for them and all the children of America. The letter attracted international attention. Read Full Story

TAMEKA FOSTER MAKES A 'TWAUX' PAS: Usher's estranged wife accidentally sends private Twitter message meant for Star Jones to all of her followers.
*AOL's Jawn Murray wrote about Usher's soon-to-be ex-wife Tameka Foster Raymond committing a Twitter faux pas that accidentally exposed how she really feels about her divorce lawyer Randall M. Kessler. Read Full Story

PRESIDENT BACK DOING STAND UP: Obama gets his clown on at Radio and Television Correspondents' Dinner. (Video)
*President Obama had jokes Friday night at the Radio and Television Correspondents' Association's 65th annual dinner, held at the Washington Convention center in Washington D.C. Read Full Story

USHER IN NEW 'GOT MILK' AD: Singer dons a milk moustache for latest campaign.
*Usher may not have a marriage anymore, but he's definitely "got milk." Read Full Story

J-HUD'S FIANCÉ IS OFFICIALLY A PRO-WRESTLER: Watch David Otunga's professional debut bout in Florida. (Video)
*Jennifer Hudson's fiancé has finally made his pro-wrestling debut.David Otunga, who first became famous as Punk from VH1's "I Love New York," stepped into the ring in Florida Wednesday under his pro moniker Dawson Alexander, Esq. – a nod to his law degree from Harvard University. Read Full Story

COMMON, LATIFAH HAVE THE 'WRIGHT' STUFF: Pair cast in sports romancer for Fox Searchlight.
*Fox Searchlight has tapped two rapper-turned-actors, Common and Queen Latifah, for a sports-themed romantic film titled "Just Wright." Read Full Story

OPRAH TAKES ENTIRE STAFF ON CRUISE: Plus, talk show host visits her S.A. school to attend her students' arts festival.
*The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Oprah Winfrey is again footing the bill for her entire Harpo staff and their families to join her on vacation – this time on a Mediterranean cruise. Read Full Story

MADONNA'S NEW DAUGHTER LEAVES MALAWI: Mercy James put on a plane to London Saturday with three chaperones.
*Madonna's new adopted daughter has flown out of her native Malawi on a private jet to London to start her new life, an airport employee and a person familiar with Madonna's adoption proceedings told the AP Saturday. Read Full Story

MORGAN FREEMAN LAWSUIT GIVEN DEADLINE: Judge wants proposals from both parties by mid-July.
*Actor Morgan Freeman and the woman suing him over a car wreck were given a deadline of July 15 to submit settlement proposals to the court, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

OBAMA CALLS TITLE-WINNING COACHES: Phil Jackson of NBA's Lakers and Dan Bylsma of NHL's Penguins congratulated.
*President Barack Obama put in calls last week to a couple of title-winning coaches - Phil Jackson of the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and Dan Bylsma of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. Read Full Story

SERENA GIVES VENUS WIMBLEDON PROPS: Younger sis says she rules the grass court game. Plus, sisters rank among world's highest-paid players.
*As the Williams sisters begin their run for a Wimbledon title this week, Serena Williams is already calling her sister Venus the best grass-court player of her generation. Read Full Story

NEW RELEASES COMING FROM DEATH ROW: New deal comes with new albums, DVDs and previously-unreleased songs.
*WIDEawake, the Canada-based development company that acquired the assets of Death Row Records earlier this year, just signed a deal with music publisher EverGreen to become the worldwide administration company of the legendary rap label. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: DJ Spooky’s Rebirth of a Nation
By Kam Williams
*Listen, if it’s okay in the world of pop music for DJs to remix snippets of classic songs in order to rap over them, why shouldn’t a hip-hop era filmmaker be able to do the same thing with an old movie, especially if its copyright is expired and its now part of the public domain? Read Full Story

BOBB'E J. THOMPSON IN TALENT HOLDING DEAL: Reveille swoops teen actor with plans for a sitcom.
*Bobb'e J. Thompson, the 13-year-old actor currently starring in "Land of the Lost" and opposite Eddie Murphy in "Imagine That," has signed a talent holding deal with Reveille, which aims to put him in his own sitcom. Read Full Story

NEW REALITY SHOW FOR SCOTT STORCH: Troubled producer inks pact with Bunim/Murray
*Producer Scott Storch has signed a deal with reality show giants Bunin/Murray for his own reality show. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Riley, Lattimore wash feet of homeless; BET & Yahoo team; Faison to teach on 'Scrubs.'
*Teddy Riley, Kenny Lattimore and Essence Atkins are among a number of stars set to join the ASHÉ Foundation on June 24 as they wash the feet of the displaced on Los Angeles' Skid Row and place new socks and adequate shoes on their feet in the courtyard of The Midnight Mission. 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

06-22-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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