12-27-06 EUR: James Brown Viewing-Funeral Details / 'Dreamgirls' Opens Big

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JAMES BROWN REMEMBERED: Public viewing/funeral in Augusta, body to lie in state at Apollo Theater; public reaction continues; plus, widow denied access to home.
*Within hours of his death early Christmas morning, fans of James Brown had lit candles and placed flowers at his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, while devotees in his adopted hometown of Augusta, Ga gathered at his statue to remember the music icon and his impact. Read Full Story

“DREAMGIRLS” OPENS BIG ON CHRISTMAS DAY: Plus Hudson booked for Manhattan gig Dec. 30; history of film’s signature song.
*On Christmas Day alone, “Dreamgirls” earned an estimated $8.7 million to place it among the top ten grossing films for the entire holiday weekend (Friday through Monday) at U.S. and Canadian theaters. (See full box office rankings below.)The film will expand to about 2,000 theaters in the coming weeks. Read Full Story

BLIGE, FOXX ARE TOP R&B ARTISTS OF 2006: Chris Brown named Billboard’s Top Pop Artist.
*Mary J. Blige chose the perfect title for her current album, “The Breakthrough.” Read Full Story

KIM FIELDS: Actress/producer promotes documentary and prepares for motherhood
*Actress/Producer/Director Kim Fields has some great expectations. The former TV child star has continued her work in front of and behind the cameras over decades and now has a new role she’s preparing for – motherhood. Read Full Story

DIDDY EXPLAINS NAMES OF HIS TWIN GIRLS: Mogul posts video message on his MySpace page.
*Sean “Diddy” Combs felt the need to post a video message to his MySpace page explaining the names of his new set of twin girls with girlfriend Kim Porter. Read Full Story

MONIE LOVE VS. YOUNG JEEZY: Did live confrontation lead to her sudden exit from Philly’s WPHI-FM?
*Veteran rapper Monie Love, best known for her 1990 album “Down to Earth” and its hit singles “Monie in the Middle” and "It's a Shame (My Sister)," was a morning jock on Philadelphia’s 100.3 The Beat (WPHI-FM) until early last week, when she was suddenly absent in the wake of an on-air spat with Young Jeezy. Read Full Story

MIJAC SUES FORMER ACCOUNTANTS, RELOCATES TO VEGAS?: Star says firm never paid his bills; Vegas tycoon says Jackson in town to plot comeback.
*Not even the Christmas holiday can stop Michael Jackson from making headlines. The entertainer has filed a lawsuit against his former accountants for failing to pay his bills, and word has it that he has just moved his home base from Europe to Las Vegas to prepare for his planned comeback. Read Full Story

J.LO AND EX CHRIS JUDD IN REALITY SHOW FACE-OFF: Each has dance-related TV projects on cable.
*Cris Judd, who hosts the reality competition "Dirty Dancing" on the Women's Entertainment cable channel, says he has nothing but well-wishes for the upcoming dance-themed reality show from his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez. Read Full Story

KOLA BOOF: The 'Diary of a Lost Girl' interview with Kam Williams
*Egyptian/Sudanese-American writer Kola Boof is the author of seven books published in eight countries. Her autobiography, "Diary of a Lost Girl" (Door of Kush, ISBN: 0-9712019-8-6) was this critic's #1 pick on the 10 Best Black Books List for 2006. Read Full Story

DWAYNE WADE DELIVERS OFF THE COURT: Miami Heat star and wife give away Christmas gifts to underprivileged kids.
*Before scoring 40 points to lead his Miami Heat in a Christmas Day victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, guard Dwayne Wade and his wife threw their annual Christmas party for 250 or so underprivileged kids at a South Florida arcade. Read Full Story

NEW ARETHA ALBUM HAS HIGH-POWERED GUEST LIST: Shirley Caesar, Clark Sisters clan, Faith Hill among the talent.
*Aretha Franklin tells Billboard that her forthcoming album, "Aretha: A Woman Falling Out of Love," is "the real deal," and proof is in the amazing array of talent featured on the project. Read Full Story

POSTHUMOUS GERALD LEVERT LP DUE IN FEBRUARY: Late singer also featured on new album from rapper Styles P.
*“In My Songs,” the album recorded by Gerald Levert before his sudden death from a heart attack on Nov. 10, has a release date of Feb. 13 via Atlantic Records, Billboard reports. Read Full Story

DEATH ROW DROPS ANOTHER COMPILATION SET: ‘15 Years on Death Row’ features DVD, remixes and unreleased tracks.
*On Tuesday, Death Row Records released "15 Years on Death Row," a deluxe double CD/DVD package featuring all the hit singles from 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, The Dogg Pound, Warren G, Nate Dogg and more. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Griffey’s hand; Dontrelle’s DUI; Tiger tops AP; Bob Johnson’s block; Nifong supported; Jordan the wingman.
*Cincinnati Reds center fielder Ken Griffey Jr. suffered a broken left hand during an accident last week at his Orlando home, the club announced on Friday. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Comic relief; ‘Day Break’ holdup; 4-hour ‘Today Show?’; ‘Ugly Betty’ marathon; Will’s wedding envy.
*Paul Mooney and Paul Rodriguez were among the comedians who handed out free Christmas meals and standup routines to more than 1,400 people Monday at the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood, the sight of Michael Richards’ infamous N-word tirade. 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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