11-21-06 EURxtra: Seinfeld's Kramer Apologizes; Not enough says activist Ali

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SEINFELD’S KRAMER EXPOSED AS A RACIST: Actor Michael Richards barks n-word at black hecklers; apologizes on ‘Letterman.’ Not enough says activist Ali.
*Michael Richards, best known as the character Kramer on “Seinfeld,” pulled a Mel Gibson and began spewing racist remarks and shouting the n-word at black audience members who heckled him during his set Friday night at the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood. Read Full Story

O.J. BOOK AND TV SPECIAL CANCELLED: News Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch said the concept was even too much for him.
*Rupert Murdoch has spoken, and now no one will read the O.J. Simpson book “If I Did It,” or see the two-part TV special that was to promote it…at least not via his media outlets. Read Full Story

CLEVELAND COUNCILMEN PROPOSE ‘GERALD LEVERT LANE’: Resolution was to be introduced Monday to honor late R&B singer.
*The Cleveland Plain-Dealer is reporting that two councilmen are pushing to have a street in Cleveland renamed for late singer Gerald Levert, who was born in Canton, yet raised in the city. Read Full Story

ISAIAH WASHINGTON DISCUSSES ON-SET BEATDOWN: Actor says the tabs blew it all out of proportion.
*People magazine caught up with “Grey’s Anatomy” star Isaiah Washington Saturday night in Los Angeles and promptly asked him about his on-set fight last month with co-star Patrick “McDreamy” Dempsey. Read Full Story

TONI BRAXTON EXTENDS VEGAS RUN: Singer to keep working the Flamingo through August 2007.
*Those hoping to catch Toni Braxton’s show in Las Vegas now have some extra time to get tickets before her run comes to an end. Read Full Story

THE GAME CLAIMS POLICE SET HIM UP: Rapper says his arrest for impersonating a cop was a ‘ploy.’
*During an appearance on CBS’ “The Late Show with David Letterman,” The Game addressed his recent arrest in New York for impersonating a police officer. Read Full Story

MURPHY MENTIONS DIVORCE ON ‘OPRAH’: Actor says he used divorce pain to drive his ‘Dreamgirls’ character.
*During an appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” that aired Monday, Eddie Murphy said the raw feelings surrounding his difficult divorce from wife Nicole actually helped his performance in the film “Dreamgirls.” Read Full Story

SHERYL LEE RALPH, THE ORIGINAL DEENA JONES, SPEAKS: Actress asked about Beyonce taking over her role.
Gossip columnist Cindy Adams caught up with the woman who originated the role of “Dreamgirls” character Deena Jones on Broadway. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Casino Royale
By Kam Williams
*Following a quartet of well-received outings as the dashing 007, Pierce Brosnan has been replaced by Daniel Craig (Munich) as James Bond, or should I say, James "Blond." For, after a score of films featuring the debonair secret agent with dark hair, this installment is the only in the review-proof series to present him as a blond. Read Full Story

ANGELA BASSETT, COURTNEY B. VANCE WRITE A BOOK: Married couple recounts their own personal love story.
*In January, Angela Bassett and her husband Courtney B. Vance will release a nonfiction romance book that details their real-life love story. Read Full Story

RICK FOX DENIES RELATIONSHIP WITH SHARON STONE: NBA vet says they’re ‘just friends.’
*Although Rick Fox has been photographed around Tinsel Town with actress Sharon Stone on his arm, the former NBA star is denying rumors the two are an item. Read Full Story

BOYZ II MEN GET ‘AWAY’ WITH UNCLE KRACKER: Artist taps group to sing on new album.
*The group Boyz II Men is among a number of artists recruited by Uncle Kracker to sing on his upcoming album, “Happy Hour,” due February or March from Atlantic Records. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: VH1 to air UK Music Hall of Fame; Ford covers King; Lionel wants Clooney; Hilton primps before Jay-Z; J-Ho makes film debut.
*Prince fans here in the States will be able to see the artist’s induction into the 2006 UK Music Hall Of Fame thanks to VH1, which will broadcast the Nov. 14th ceremony on Saturday Nov. 25 at 9 p.m. Read Full Story

SPORTS BEAT: Mayweather vs. De La Hoya; McNabb out for the season.
*On May 5, 2007, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Oscar De La Hoya are scheduled to step into the boxing ring in what could be one of the sport’s richest bouts, reports the Associated Press. 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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