01-23-06 EUR: LA To Pay B.I.G.'s Family $1Million / Belafonte Rips Bush Again

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B.I.G.’S FAMILY WINS $1.1 MILLION FROM LOS ANGELES: Judge smacks city’s hand for withholding evidence during civil trial.
*A federal judge has ordered the city of Los Angeles to pay $1.1 million in legal fees and court costs to the family of the late Notorious B.I.G. for intentionally withholding evidence during the family's civil lawsuit trial. Read Full Story

ATTORNEY FOR ‘IDOL’ TWINS SAYS THEY’RE INNOCENT: Statement emphasizes brothers’ community work; gospel background.
*An attorney for Derrell and Terrell Brittenum, the twin “American Idol” contestants charged with forgery and theft by deception in their Memphis hometown, has released a statement claiming that her clients are innocent. Read Full Story

GO SHAWTY, IT’S YA LAWSUIT: Lawyer claims 50 borrowed Uncle Luke’s ‘It’s Your Birthday’ line without permission.
*A lawyer representing Lil’ Joe Wein Music has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against 50 Cent for using the line “Go shorty, it’s your birthday” at the beginning of the rapper’s 2003 hit, “In Da Club.” Read Full Story

BELAFONTE CONTINUES RIPPING THE PRESIDENT: Entertainer compares Homeland Security to Nazi Gestapo.
*Tis the season to hate on the GOP. Following Hilary Clinton’s Martin Luther King Day remarks about the House of Representatives being run like a “plantation,” singer and activist Harry Belafonte has compared the Dept. of Homeland Security to the Nazi Gestapo and called the president a liar during a recent speech in New York. Read Full Story

UPN DOING BIG THINGS: Network prez asked about black demo; ‘Chris’ creator previews episodes; more ‘Model’; ‘South Beach’ tan fading?
*A white reporter at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena tried to get UPN President Dawn Ostroff to admit that the network was actively targeting African American audiences with its programming. Read Full Story

DONALD LAWRENCE WINS SEVEN GOSPEL AWARDS: ‘I Speak Life’ album captures most bounty during Saturday ceremony in Nashville.
*Gospel vocalist Donald Lawrence received seven trophies at the 21st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, held Saturday at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Read Full Story

ALICIA KEYS BITS: Keeps quiet on rumored fling with longtime collaborator “Krucial,” who prepares solo rap project.
*Alicia Keys would not confirm to Jane magazine whether or not she’s dating her songwriter/producer Kerry "Krucial" Brothers, but reveals she has been in a committed relationship with a significant other for a while now and can see herself starting a family with that person. Read Full Story

EUR SPORTS: Kobe fires away for 81(!) points; Steelers and Seahawks set for Super Bowl.
Last night Kobe Bean Bryant had another one of those nights where he went on a scoring tear. The Los Angeles Lakers star scored an incredible 81 points Sunday night against the Toronto Raptors in a 122-104 win. Read Full Story

ESPN LOOKING TO SCORE BARRY BONDS: Reality series would follow Giants star as he chases home run records.
*ESPN is in talks with Tollin/Robbins Productions to air a reality series that will follow San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds as he pursues the home run records of Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron this season. Read Full Story

GRANT HILL TO UNVEIL ART COLLECTION AT DUKE: Orlando Magic star to display famous paintings, collages, sculptures through 7/16.
*Orlando Magic star Grant Hill and his wife Tamia Hill will display their extensive art collection at The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University (2001 Campus Drive at Anderson St.). Read Full Story

WYCLEF JEAN PLAYS HOST TO BRANGELINA: Fugee begs kidnappers to take it easy during couple’s visit.
*Wyclef Jean told TV’s “Access Hollywood” about his time spent with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie earlier this month in Haiti. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Prince on ‘SNL’; Sam Jackson at Grauman’s; Berry’s new beau?; new J.Lo flick; more Narain drama.
*For the first time since 1981, Prince has been tapped to perform as the musical guest on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” the network announced. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Carey’s perfume; Tommy Lee aboard ‘Love Train’; B.B.’s last overseas stand.
*According to the London Mirror, Mariah Carey's first perfume will be available for purchase in December. 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

01-23-06 EUR FEEDBACK: Response to Mayor Nagin criticism
"I don't have any of the problems he has. Obviously, neither do you. In times like this he needs people, in/near/around his city, to support him. When it's all said and done, all he has is us. Minus one - you." Read Full Story

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