02-09-06 EUR: Mariah, Kanye & Legend Win Grammys; Sly Actually Shows Up

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THE GRAMMY AWARDS: U2 upstages West and Carey; Sly Stone actually showed up, jammed ... a little taste and then left.
*The 48th annual Grammy Awards last night was one of the better awards shows we've seen in a while. Even though Mariah Carey was nominated for 8 of the little gramophone trophys, she went home with only three. If she had scored all eight, she would have made history for being the only woman to win that many in a single night. Read Full Story

TYLER PERRY AND TYRA BANKS ENCOUNTER PAPARAZZI: Actor nearly channels Madea to deal with intrusive shutterbugs.
*In a letter to fans, playwright-turned-filmmaker Tyler Perry mentioned his first major paparazzi incident while dining out with Tyra Banks. Read Full Story

JANET, MARIAH AND THEIR WEIGHT ISSUES: Dupri says girlfriend’s extra pounds was for a film; Carey admits she’s ‘bad with the weight thing.’
*In an industry obsessed with outward appearances, explanations are being offered to explain the visible pound fluctuations of megastars Janet Jackson, 39, and Mariah Carey, 35. Read Full Story

FUGEES ROCK 8,000 IN HOLLYWOOD REUNION CONCERT: Group takes live show to corner of Hollywood and Vine.
*About 8,000 Fugees fans were given free tickets from Los Angeles radio stations to see them perform live at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood. Read Full Story

MARLEY HOME TO BE DECLARED NATIONAL MONUMENT: Reggae legend recognized for promoting Jamaica around the world.
*The Jamaican home of reggae pioneer Bob Marley will be declared a national monument in honor of the late singer’s work in promoting his home country throughout the world. Read Full Story

WYCLEF JEAN CASTS VOTE IN HAITI’S ELECTION: Fugee joins millions in poll crucial to country’s future.
*Wyclef Jean participated in the national election held in his native country of Haiti on Tuesday (Feb. 8), calling the experience “a historical day.” Read Full Story

DAYTIME EMMY AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED: “Y&R” crushes competition with 18; Oprah’s lighting, hair and makeup recognized.
*CBS daytime drama “The Young and the Restless” earned a leading 18 Daytime Emmy nominations on Wednesday, including best soap opera, however, none of its stars were nominated in the lead acting categories. Read Full Story

EARTH WIND & FIRE SET SPRING TOUR DATES: Legendary group to hit the road in support of “Illumination.”
*R&B legends Earth, Wind & Fire are ready to promote their latest album “Illumination” on a string of North American concerts beginning Feb. 25 in Albuquerque and ending March 26 in Corpus Christi, TX. Read Full Story

MOTOWN PROMOTES THUG PAST OF NEW ARTIST: Let it be known that new rapper Penelope Jones did time for drug conspiracy.
*Motown has sent out a press release promoting the fact that its new female rap artist Penelope Jones is “a convicted felon who served 33 months in federal prison for drug conspiracy.” Read Full Story

RAY CHARLES’ GENIUS STUDIOS OPEN TO OTHER ARTISTS: Historic venue now available for outside recording projects.
*On April 1, the historic Los Angeles recording facility of the late Ray Charles, will open its doors to outside artists and producers for the first time under its new name, “Genius Studios.” Read Full Story

RAP SHEET TAINTS ANOTHER ‘IDOL’ CONTESTANT: Tatiana Ward from Tuesday’s audition show was a shoplifter.
*On Tuesday’s “American Idol,” the bubbly Tatiana Ward told host Ryan Seacrest that she had something to prove. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Luda on ‘SVU’; black TV viewing; Codeblack’s ‘Choir’; Jackson’s Oscar voting; Whitfield snub; Freeman’s ClickStar; Ealy’s ‘Cell’ on iTunes.
*Hot off the heels of his acclaimed performance in “Crash,” rapper Chris “Ludacris” Bridges will made a guest appearance on NBC’s “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” as the nephew of Ice-T’s character Detective Fin. Read Full Story

KATRINA BITS: FEMA cuts hotel aid; Nagin looks for foreign help; Mississippi Magazine auctions hats.
*FEMA is putting its foot down again. On Tuesday (Feb. 7), the Federal Emergency Management Agency began cutting off money to fund the hotel stays of some 4,500 evacuees, leaving many of them homeless with no other housing available. Read Full Story

APOLLO THEATER OFFERS PRESS PEEK AT MAKEOVER: Venue’s new auditorium chairs part of massive renovation.
*The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will unveil its new 1940s-style auditorium seats as part of the ongoing restoration of the legendary Harlem venue. Read Full Story

CHARITY BITS: Starz InBlack aids American Heart Association; Smokey Robinson Foods helps church music programs.
*Starz InBlack is partnering with Radio One Network and the American Heart Association during Black History Month to present the "Movies That Touch Your Heart" campaign, designed to raise money for the American Heart Association 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

02-09-06 EUR FEEDBACK: The Sly Slick & Wicked Stone's Grammy Hurrah
"Hey EUR I just had to write about the Grammy show last night. I thought it was a pretty good show for a change, but I was really impressed with the performances of Mariah, Kanye/Jamie and especially the Sly Stone tribute. And speaking of which, what the heyall was that Mohawk thingy that Sly had on? That couldn't have been his real hair or was it?" Read Full Story

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