12-21-05 EUR: Randal Defends His Decision Not to Split 'Apprentice' Grand Prize

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RANDAL DEFENDS DECISION NOT TO SPLIT ‘APPRENTICE’ CROWN: Season 4 winner uses sports analogy to explain reasoning.
*"If you were to be awarded the gold medal or win the NBA Championship . . . and you were offered the opportunity to give the gold medal to the silver medalist, you probably wouldn't be willing to do it,” said Randal Pinkett, the latest winner of Donald Trump’s glorified job interview/reality show “The Apprentice.” Read Full Story

PAGE KENNEDY’S BAD RAP: Actor spits lyrics addressing the rumors surrounding his ‘Desperate’ exit.
*Over an ominous piano-filled beat, Page Kennedy has unleashed his pent up fury at the media for spreading what he calls “complete lies” about his firing from "Desperate Housewives." Read Full Story

IRV GOTTI ADMITS BEING SCURR’D AT TRIAL: Mogul tells MTV the ordeal was tough on him, label and family.
*Lounging poolside at his west coast “Murder Inc. Pad” in Encino, CA, Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo tells MTV that there are several dimensions to his current state of happiness after being acquitted last Dec. 2, along with his brother Chris, on money-laundering and racketeering charges. Read Full Story

T.O. TO CO-HOST NFL-SANCTIONED SUPER BOWL EVENT: Suspended Eagle tapped for ‘Gridiron Celebrity Hoops’ charity game.
*The NFL has thrown Terrell Owens a bone. The suspended Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver will co-host an official NFL-sanctioned celebrity basketball game with actress Gabrielle Union and comedian Alex Thomas during Super Bowl weekend in Detroit. Read Full Story

SCHWARZENEGGER BATTLES HOMETOWN OVER TOOKIE: Gov. fires back at Austrian officials who denounced his refusal to grant clemency.
While thousands of mourners gathered at Bethel A-M-E Church in Los Angeles Tuesday for a memorial service and the House of Winston Mortuary on Monday to file past the open coffin of Stanley Tookie Williams, a battle sparked by his Dec. 13 execution was picking up steam in Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s current home in Sacramento, and his birthplace in Austria. Read Full Story

MIJAC’S LAWYERS DENY FINANCIAL ‘DOOMSDAY’: Attorney says Tuesday was spent with all parties discussing options.
*The deadline for Michael Jackson to pay back the $200 million in loans held by the Fortress Investment Group came and went Tuesday as lawyers for the King of Pop continued to speak with related parties in an attempt to solve the matter. Read Full Story

EMINEM SONGS USED FOR TORTURE IN AFGHANISTAN: Human rights organization says U.S. blasted rapper’s music to break down prisoners.
*For those who feel that listening to Eminem is akin to torture, you’re not alone. According to a new report issued by the New York-based organization Human Rights Watch, the United States operated a secret prison near Afghanistan's capital and used music from Eminem as a means of torture for detainees. Read Full Story

KOBE WAS DEFINITELY FEELIN' IT LAST NIGHT: Laker superstar explodes for 62 points.
Kobe Bryant was "in the zone" Tuesday night at Staples center in Los Angeles. The superstar guard scored a career high 62 points in only 3 quarters to lead Lakers to a 112-90 thrashing of the Dallas Mavericks. Read Full Story

COUSINS WANT CONTROL OF ROSA PARKS’ ESTATE: Family members are not happy with appointed executors.
*Thirteen nieces and nephews of the late Rosa Parks are asking a judge to disregard her old will and name a nephew, William McCauley, to take control of the estate. Read Full Story

GREAT WHITE WAY STILL COLORED ‘PURPLE’: Oprah-financed production is last week’s fifth biggest money-earner.
*“The Color Purple” continues its strong box office showing following a second musical number from the production that aired Dec. 9 on the talk show of its main producer, Oprah Winfrey. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: D’Eva’s Simmons dumping; ‘Johnson Family Vacation 2’; ‘Idol’ schedule; ‘Blunts & Stunts’ in Detroit.
*Gossip Web sites are reporting that ex-"NYPD Blue" star Henry Simmons has denied being bisexual and says it was not the reason he was dumped by model Eva Pigford. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Lil’ Kim gives toys; Cypress’ greatest; Foxy’s spree; Wall, Jones M.I.A. in ‘Bama.
*She may be behind bars, but Lil’ Kim is still making sure that the kids in the neighborhood near her Philadelphia Federal Detention Center have plenty of toys for Christmas. 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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