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June 25, 2004 - The Chicago Sun-Times reports Dido believes Eminem is a bit tardy in shelling out the nearly $2 million he owes her in royalties for use of her song 'Thank You' in his huge No. 1 hit, 'Stan' and filed suit to get the funds. While Eminem is not commenting, sources say the he was outraged by the filing, believing his use of 'Thank You' helped propel Dido herself to headliner status.

June 21, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Eminem's ex-wife Kimberly Mathers, who has been missing from a drug treatment facility has been caught at an Ann Arbor Hotel on Tuesday (June 15). There was a tip that led police to that hotel where they confronted her after seeing her leave the pool area. She will be turned over to Macomb County Sheriff. Read more."

June 21, 2004 - Blitz has video of Eminem from his recent appearance with D12 on German television where he dropped his pants and flashed his backside. Watch it here.

June 14, 2004 - Eminem attended game three of the 2004 NBA Finals between the Detroit Pistons and the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday (June 10) at the Palace of Auburn Hills, in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Pistons topped the Lakers 88-68 to take a 2-1 lead in the best of seven series. Check out a picture from GettyImages.

June 14, 2004 - Eminem's brother Nate Mathers tells In Touch Weekly that in addition to recording tracks in his new studio, he's got acting aspirations. "I've always wanted to be an actor," Nate said. "He says eh's negotiating with studio execs and fielding offers. Asked what kind of roles he'd like to play, the 18-year-old said, "I could basically be anything, because I've got the talent."

June 10, 2004 - Ash bass player Mark Hamilton spoke with Top of the Pops' website in a Q&A about various pop acts, and was asked for his thoughts on who he's liking in the charts right now. "Erm, I don’t really listen to the charts.....Oh yeah, I love the D12 song ['My Band'] – it’s great - really catchy," he said. "And the video is particularly brilliant. It’s great that they can take the mick out of themselves. It’s a brilliant way to get round that whole thing – they’re really tackling it head on." Read the entire transcript here.

June 10, 2004 - D12 are out with the video to their new single 'How Come'. Watch it online at Launch.com.

June 10, 2004 - Carmen Electra, Christina Aguilera, Eminem, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Ludacris, and Nick Carter were on hand for the MTV Movie Awards 2004 at Sony Pictures Studio in Culver City, California on Saturday (June 5). Check out pictures here.

June 10, 2004 - Reuters has a video highlight from the MTV Movie Awards on Saturday (June 5), including footage of Snoop Dogg, Christina Aguilera, Queen Latifah, Carmen Electra, Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, and Paris Hilton from the red carpet and the show, and check out D12 and a mooning Eminem perform, here.

June 7, 2004 - The Sun reports Eminem bought kid brother Nathan, who lives at his mansion in Detroit, an $18,000 home recording studio for his 18th birthday. "He’s an inspiration to me. We've always been very close and when I need help he helps," Nathan said. "He got me the equipment I needed to create a studio in my room because he knows I want to do music too." Read more.

June 3, 2004 - Rapdirt.com's previous poll asking which rapper has the most talented crew saw 41.2% vote for 50 Cent's G-Unit, while his Interscope labelmate Eminem was second with his D12 crew, getting 20.5%. Nelly's St. Lunatics edged out Cam'ron's Diplomats for the third slot. Check out the complete results here.

June 3, 2004 - Globe magazine spoke with Eminem's mother Debbie Mathers, who is battling breast cancer and has wasted away to only 84 pounds. She says at this point in her battle against the deadly disease, she says some kind words from her son would do her far more good than any financial help the rapper could provide. "I dont' want his money," Debbie insisted. "A lot of pepole say I'm really dying from a broken heart. It would be wonderful if he just called me." She added, "All I want is his respect and I don't think that's asking too much. God knows if something happened to Marshall, I'd be the first one there."

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