01-25-06 EUR: Kanye West as Jesus / Kobe's 81 / Diddy / Keys / Foxx / Blige

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KANYE WEST POSES AS JESUS FOR ROLLING STONE COVER: Artist even dons crown of thorns for photo.
*Always the envelope-pusher, Kanye West clearly eclipses his “George Bush doesn’t care about black people” shocker with the arrival of next month’s Rolling Stone, which features the Grammy-nominated artist posing on the cover as Jesus Christ. Read Full Story

NBA ALL OVER KOBE’S 81: League and Google team to offer video download; Spaulding creates commemorative ball; “81” jerseys on sale.
*It took less than 48 hours for the NBA to pounce upon the incredible 81 points scored by Kobe Bryant Sunday in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

FOXX, WEST, BLIGE BOOKED FOR GRAMMYS: Trio joins Carey, Legend, Aguilera, Hancock and others for big night.
*Kanye West and Jamie Foxx will perform their Record of the Year nominee “Gold Digger,” from West’s “Late Registration” album; while Mary J. Blige will join Album of the Year contender U2 for what is billed as a “special performance” during the Grammy awards, to be held Feb. 8 in Los Angeles and broadcast on CBS. Read Full Story

ACTRESS BEVERLY TODD: Looking for the Oscar Nod
By Kenya M. Yarbrough
You may not recognize the name Beverly Todd, but you should. Todd’s very impressive work spans four decades – and she’s just getting started. Truly a Renaissance woman, the latest feather in Todd’s cap was her stellar role in “Crash” as the mother of Don Cheadle’s character, Detective Graham. The actress may not have had top billing, but her performance has been acclaimed as such. In fact, Todd is working toward an Oscar nod for her supporting role. Read Full Story

ALICIA KEYS SEEKING CRAZY COLLABOS: Artist wants new album to feature artists across multiple genres.
*Alicia Keys is looking to move beyond her R&B sound to tap into other genres for her upcoming studio album. Read Full Story

TARGET OFFERS EXCLUSIVE GOSPEL CD TO BENEFIT UNCF: Retail chain also offers CD of Mary J. Blige love songs.
*Getting its Black History Month on early, Target is currently offering an exclusive gospel compilation CD to benefit the United Negro College Fund, and a special CD of love songs by Mary J. Blige in recognition of the store’s “Dream in Color” campaign honoring the African American legacy. Read Full Story

DEBRA LEE OFFICIALLY TAKES OVER BET: Bob Johnson hands off chairman duties in a festive farewell.
*BET founder Robert Johnson has officially given up his chairmanship to the company’s CEO Debra L. Lee. Johnson, who created the African American-focused network more than 25 years ago, walked out of BET's Northeast Washington, D.C. headquarters one final time last week following a balloon-filled farewell by senior executives and employees. Read Full Story

HISTORY CHANNEL TOASTS FORGOTTEN BLACK SOLDIERS: Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac tapped for ‘Honor Deferred.’
*The History Channel will air a special next month that seeks to explain America’s negligence in awarding deserving black soldiers the Medal of Honor for outstanding service in World War II. Read Full Story

ANDRE LEON TALLEY VS. BLACKBERRYS: Vogue diva says Mariah and Naomi are ‘berry’ ill-mannered.
*Vogue editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley has had just about all he can stand of folks buried in their BlackBerrys during social occasions. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: Khan/Neville sign with Burgundy; Jacki-O bankrupt; Peas win NRJ Awards; Cassidy verdict; Shar dates Britney’s Ex; ‘Bulletproof’ goes platinum.
*Grammy winners Chaka Khan and Aaron Neville have signed with Sony BMG’s Burgundy Records imprint for their upcoming album projects. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: P dances around haters; Isaiah on E’s Red Carpet; Samuel L. aging; Glover heads ‘Rabbit’ cast; Frank White prequel; Peebles gets ‘Poetic’; UPN/WB merge.
*Master P is still defending his presence on ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars,” telling the ladies of “The View” on Monday: “This is America, everybody is going to have an opinion. Everybody is gonna love you, everybody is gonna hate you. I'm just a country boy trying to dance..." Read Full Story

LEBRON JAMES’ MOTHER ARRESTED FOR DWI: Gloria James released on $2,500 bond; disorderly conduct among charges.
*Gloria James, the mother of Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James, was arrested for drunk driving, disorderly conduct and other charges after being pulled over Friday near their hometown of Akron, Ohio. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Hattie stamp ceremony; Cam’ron press conference; Four Tops ‘salute’ Super Bowl; stars wrap D.C.’s Guns Aside Month.
*American Idol finalist and former postal carrier Vonzell Solomon will appear at a dedication ceremony for the 39-cent Hattie McDaniel commemorative postage stamp, to be held this morning in Beverly Hills at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Fairbanks Center for Motion Picture Study. 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

01-25-06 EUR FEEDBACK: The Jamie Foxx email
"The Jamie Foxx email that is circulating seems more factual than not. I'm analyzing what we actually see on television or in the media as a matter of fact ... versus what we don't see and that is African Americans on NBC." Read Full Story

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