12-20-06 EUR: No Miss USA Crown for Tamiko Nash / Allen Iverson Traded

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BEYONCE KNOWLES: ‘Dream’ preferred
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*And the buzz just keeps getting louder. As the release date approaches and nominations have been made, the film “Dreamgirls” is stealing all of the holiday hoopla. The all-star cast includes Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, and Pop diva Beyonce Knowles and has the critics raving and fans anxious. Read Full Story

NO MISS USA CROWN FOR TAMIKO NASH: Trump gives Tara Conner chance to get herself together.
*There will be no black Miss USA this year. Tamiko Nash, a.k.a. “Miss California,” will remain the runner up behind troubled crown holder Tara Conner, who was close being kicked out of her position due to underage drinking, excessive partying and alleged cocaine use. Read Full Story

KENYA MOORE SPEAKS ON MISS USA SCANDAL: Former title holder says Trump is sending the wrong message.
*With news that Miss University Organization owner (and real estate mogul) Donald Trump has forgiven current Miss USA Tara Conner for her indiscretions and allowed her to keep her crown, pageant watchers and fans sought to confirm if the move was a good idea and a fair decision. Former Miss USA Kenya Moore doesn’t think so. Read Full Story

IVERSON TRADED TO THE DENVER NUGGETS: Move ends player’s troubled decade with the Philadelphia 76ers.
*Days after an ugly brawl that sent their top player Carmelo Anthony to the bench for 15 games, the Denver Nuggets believe they’ve found the right answer for the future in Allen Iverson. Read Full Story

HEAR THE 'DREAMGIRLS' STORY ON THE EURCAST: Get the inside scoop from the stars of the amazing movie; Straight from their lips to your ears
This special "Dreamgirls" edition of the EURcast gets to the bottom of all the rumors surrounding this high-profile film adaptation of the famous Broadway musical. Was there really a Beyonce/Jennifer Hudson rift? A Beyonce/Diana Ross beef? Did Jamie Foxx and Beyonce hook up on the set? Does Jamie still think Fantasia should've been cast as Effie White instead of J-Hud? Read Full Story

STUDDARD CHALLENGES ALABAMIANS TO LOSE WEIGHT: Slimmed down ‘Idol’ winner wants others to do the same.
*After shedding nearly 100 pounds over the summer, “American Idol’s” teddy bear Ruben Studdard is hoping to encourage other obese people in his home state of Alabama to follow in his footsteps and get healthy. Read Full Story

HUDSON, WHITAKER HONORED BY VEGAS FILM CRITICS: Actors continue to shine leading up to Grandaddy Oscar.
*Another day, another Best Actor title for Forest Whitaker and Best Supporting Actress honor for Jennifer Hudson. Read Full Story

‘DADDY’S LITTLE GIRLS’ SOUNDTRACK INCLUDES WHITNEY: Singer joins mama and cousin Dionne; Beyonce, Hamilton, Adams also featured.
*The first new material in months from Whitney Houston will appear on the soundtrack to Tyler Perry’s upcoming romantic drama, “Daddy’s Little Girls.” Read Full Story

SOMEBODY PLEASE RETURN GEORGE CLINTON’S VIDEO CAMERA: Funk legend’s equipment jacked during music video shoot.
*We may never get to see an upcoming music video from George Clinton thanks to a thief who made off with the video camera – and all of the shot footage inside. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Fearless (Huo Yuanjia)
By Kam Williams
*Huo Yuanjia (1868-1910) was the most famous, Chinese martial arts master at the turn of the 20th Century. He is probably best remembered for the spiritually-oriented school he founded in Shanghai about seventy days before he died. Read Full Story

PATTI LABELLE’S GOSPEL TOUR CANCELLED: Singer had multiple issues with the promoter.
*Those hoping to catch Patti LaBelle up-close-and-personal on her mega-church tour behind new album “The Gospel According to Patti” will have to wait a little longer, as the tour has been canceled. Read Full Story

VIVICA TALKS ABOUT HER MAGAZINE: Actress juggles editor-at-large gig with two indie films and stint on HBO’s ‘Curb.’
*Looks like 2007 will be jam packed for Vivica A. Fox. Fresh from her limited run on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” the actress is producing two new independent movies, appearing on HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” next season, and running her own magazine. Read Full Story

50 CENT DENIED BY INSURANCE COMPANY: Rapper may have to pay own damages in lawsuit from radio DJ, should he lose.
*An insurance company for rapper 50 Cent is reportedly refusing to cover up to $10 million in damages he could face with the loss of a lawsuit brought by a Washington D.C. area disc jockey. Read Full Story

MONTEL WILLIAMS LOVES THE TROOPS: Talk show host visits Iraq for holiday episodes of his daytime program.
*Montel Williams, a former Marine and special-duty intelligence officer, visited U.S. troops in Iraq recently to film a two-part holiday edition of his syndicated talk show. Read Full Story

‘TYRA’ TALK SHOW RENEWED IN 22 MARKETS: Program remains strong among its target demo - women 18-34.
*Several Fox-owned TV stations around the country have decided to keep their daily appointments with former supermodel Tyra Banks. Read Full Story

STAX PLOTS REBOUND WITH HAYES, STONE: Label’s busy 2007 to be filled with reissues, special events and new artists at historic label.
*Concord Music Group is putting the shock paddles to famed Memphis record label Stax and brining it back to life with in 2007 with deluxe reissues, special events and the signing of veteran artists. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Blige on VH1 Soul; Mel B runs to former rival; Santana, others sue Web site.
*VH1 Soul's original series "Soul Story" is shining the spotlight this month on Mary J. Blige. 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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