12-08-06 EUR: Eddie Murphy, You're The Father! / Mary J's 8 Grammy Noms

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EDDIE MURPHY – YOU ARE THE FATHER: Mel B. outraged over actor’s paternity questions; she found out they were broken up on Monday.
*The headline from London’s The Sun newspaper read “Shell Shocked.” The Mirror titled its account “I’m Beyond Gutted,” while the less sensational People magazine simply wrote, “Eddie Is the Father.” Read Full Story

MARY J. BLIGE ENJOYS GRAMMY ‘BREAKTHROUGH’: Singer leads all nominees with eight; Prince, Beyonce, T.I. earn multiple nods.
*The sun continues to shine on Mary J. Blige this award season. On the heels of her leading nine wins at the Billboard Music Awards this week, the Brooklyn-born singer has earned eight Grammy Award nominations to lead the pack for the 49th annual ceremony in February. Read Full Story

BOW WOW SAYS ‘OZONE INTERVIEW’ IS FAKE: Rapper’s rep releases a statement declaring the outlandish interview a fraud.
*Rapper Bow Wow says he is the victim of the latest Internet scam, this time in the form of a false interview in which he says some ill comments about his ex-girlfriend Ciara, rap mogul Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri, Janet Jackson and others. Read Full Story

LISARAYE DISPELLS DIVORCE RUMORS: Actress says her fairy tale is far from over.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*Just months into her new marriage LisaRaye had to start dodging rumors about her wedded bliss. The actress and First Lady of the Turks and Ciacos Islands, is taking the negative attention in stride and chalking it up to celebrity, all while denying the rumors the she and new hubby, the Honorable Michael Misick, are having trouble. Read Full Story

SPIKE LEE TO DIRECT ‘L.A. RIOTS.’: John Ridley will pen script about 1992 chaos following Rodney King verdicts.
*Spike Lee will turn his lens toward the violent race-based eruption in Los Angles following the 1992 “not guilty” verdicts of four white officers who were videotaped beating motorist Rodney King. Read Full Story

LA TOYA JACKSON STARS IN CBS REALITY SHOW: ‘Armed and Famous’ has ‘celebs’ working as reserve police officers in Muncie, IN.
*Michael Jackson’s big sister La Toya will soon be a fixture on prime time TV after agreeing to star in CBS’ “Armed and Famous,” a reality show that features celebrities as real reserve officers for the police department in Muncie, Indiana. Read Full Story

HUDSON, WHITAKER, HOUNSOU RUN THE ‘BOARD’: Trio wins acting awards at National Board of Review of Motion Pictures awards.
*Jennifer Hudson has already won her first award of the season for “Dreamgirls.” The “American Idol” finalist who stars as Effie White in the Broadway musical’s big screen adaptation, shares a breakthrough performance award at this year’s National Board of Review of Motion Pictures awards. Read Full Story

SNIPES TAX DRAMA SPARKED BY RAID FOUR YEARS AGO: Documents found in man’s home had ties to ‘Blade’ star.
*A 2002 IRS raid of a Pennsylvania man set led directly to the recent indictment of actor Wesley Snipes of tax fraud, an IRS agent testified according to AP. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules - Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
*Apocalypto (R for graphic violence and disturbing images) Mel Gibson directs this adrenaline-charged, mythical melodrama set during the decline of the Mayan civilization. Read Full Story

B.B. KING, BUCK O’NEIL TO GET ‘FREEDOM’ MEDAL: White House announces selection of musician and Major League pioneer on Thursday.
*Blues icon B.B.King and the late Major League Baseball pioneer John “Buck” O’Neil have been named among this year's Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, the White House announced Thursday. Read Full Story

BEYONCE SENDS AKON ‘TO THE LEFT’: ‘Irreplaceable’ replaces ‘I Wanna Love You’ atop Hot 100; becomes her fourth No. 1 as a solo artist.
*Beyonce’s new single “Irreplaceable” has apparently struck a chord with music-buyers. The third single from her album “B’Day” has taken over the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100, ending the two-week reign of Akon’s “I Wanna Love You” feat. Snoop Dogg. Read Full Story

GAY WEB SITE INTERVIEWS JENNIFER HUDSON: They didn’t appreciate her views of homosexuality as a sin.
*A Web site that caters to the gay and lesbian community in Dallas claims that “Dreamgirls” sensation Jennifer Hudson believes homosexuality is a sin. Read Full Story

CANADA LOVES ITS SEAN JEAN – EVEN IF IT’S FAKE: Diddy launches campaign to address counterfeit problem north of the border.
*Sean “Diddy” Combs is making an effort to eliminate knockoff versions of his Sean John Canada clothing line. Read Full Story

CHAKA KHAN FOUNDATION TO HOST CHARITY EVENT: Effort responds to call by activists and leaders to end violence during the holiday season.
*The Chaka Khan Foundation, in collaboration with Los Angeles County Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke, will host “Chaka Khan Promotes Peace,” a forum bringing together thousands of at-risk youth in Los Angeles for an afternoon of fellowship and dialogue to steer them clear of gangs, drugs and other negative activities. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Blood Diamond
By Kam Williams
*Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio), a soldier of fortune from Zimbabwe, is in destabilized Sierra Leone to exchange arms for diamonds with the highest bidder, whether that be the government or the rebel led Revolutionary United Front (RUF). Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: ‘Top Model’ finale; TV One growing; “Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?” TomKat stiffs Oprah…again;
*Wednesday’s season finale of “America’s Next Top Model,” which saw the crowning of CariDee, gave the CW its highest-rated night to date. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: “N-Athon,” Paramount vs. Holliday; Will Smith in Ebony; Nike’s Air Force 1 turns 25; Lesure, Boone & Banks at Prism Awards.
*According to the New York Post, a comedy club in Los Angeles will host an “all-black comedian” “N-Athon,” presumably to create an environment in which the N-word can be used without fear of being fined or banned. 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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