01-09-07 EURxtra: Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5 Make R&R Hall of Fame

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GRANDMASTER FLASH FINALLY IN ROCK HALL: Pioneering DJ and his Furious Five become first rap act to enter the Cleveland museum.
*After being turned down for entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 and 2006, hip hop innovators Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five have been named among the five acts to be inducted this year in New York City. Read Full Story

LAURENCE FISHBURNE, WIFE EXPECTING BABY: Little one will be couple's first together.
*The stork is due to pay a visit to actor Laurence Fishburne, 45, and his wife, actress Gina Torres, 38. Read Full Story

TYRESE/GIRLFRIEND 'FIGHT' UPDATE: Lawyer says reports of physical violence are false.
*According to TMZ.com, the Tyrese incident with his girlfriend last week was just a misunderstanding of sorts. The lawyer who represents the girlfriend of the actor/singer and now rapper, has issued a statement responding to what allegedly happened last Thursday night Read Full Story

HEAR THE FIRST EURCAST FOR 2007!: Featuring Cedric The Entertainer, Alicia Keys, Common, Kim Fields and our tribute to James Brown
*In this first EURcast of 2007, Ced the Entertainer explains why he got his hands dirty with the new film, "The Cleaner," while Alicia Keys and Common discuss their reasons for taking on the roles of ruthless assassins in the action thriller "Smokin' Aces," which arrives in theaters on Jan. 26. Read Full Story

PROSECUTOR WANTS MIKE TYSON BACK BEHIND BARS: Former boxing champ charged Wednesday with drug and driving offenses.
*Following charges of drug possession and driving under the influence of drugs in Arizona last week, Mike Tyson is in the crosshairs of the Maricopa County prosecutor, who says he wants prison time for the former heavyweight boxing champ. Read Full Story

WILL SMITH STILL NO. 2 AT THE BOX OFFICE: ‘Pursuit,’ ‘Freedom Writers,’ ‘Dreamgirls’ in Top 10; Ced’s ‘Cleaner’ left in the dust.
*For the third straight week, Will Smith’s film “The Pursuit of Happyness” was the No. 2 film at the box office behind Ben Stiller’s “Night at the Museum.” “Happyness” took in $13 million last week, and has grossed $124 million to date. Read Full Story

TYLER PERRY DESCRIBES TRIP TO SOUTH AFRICA: Filmmaker’s newsletter details Oprah’s New Year’s Eve bash and school opening.
*In the latest newsletter to his fans, playwright-turned-filmmaker Tyler Perry described in great detail his experience visiting South Africa for the opening of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls... Read Full Story

DIDDY HOSTS BIRTHDAY BASH FOR GILBERT ARENAS: Wizards star serenaded by the likes of Busta, Lil’ Wayne, T.I. and The Game.
*The talk of D.C. continues to be the party at Love nightclub Friday night to celebrate the 25th birthday of Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas. Read Full Story

THE 10 WORST FILMS OF 2006: Revisiting the Year's Walk-Out Bad Flicks
By Kam Williams
*You might think that it's easy for a film to land on my 10 Worst List, but that is simply not the case, especially since there are hundreds to pick from. For instance, take an unabashedly mediocre movie like Snakes on a Plane. Read Full Story

HUDSON TO UPGRADE ‘AND I AM TELLING YOU’ VIDEO: ‘Dreamgirls’ director Condon wants clip to attract wider audience.
*With Jennifer Hudson’s role in “Dreamgirls” embraced by moviegoers and practically every group of film critics across the country, the film’s director Bill Condon is looking to expand her audience even more through a brand new video for her signature song. Read Full Story

MARY MARY SINGER PREGNANT: Tina Campbell and husband expecting baby in the summer.
*Tina Campbell of the gospel-singing sister duo Mary Mary and her musician husband Teddy Campbell are expecting a baby in mid-July. Read Full Story

WHITNEY ONCE CALLED ROSIE A ‘FAT B*TCH’: Comment was left out of Newsweek interview, but lands in new book from mag’s correspondent.
*Donald Trump isn’t the only one to have publicly ridiculed Rosie O’Donnell’s weight. Whitney Houston once told Newsweek magazine that the comedian was a “fat b**ch,” but the comment never made it to print. Read Full Story

REMY MA, JACKI-O, SHAWNNA FORM RAP GROUP: Ladies team up under rumored name ‘Head B**ches in Charge.’
*Allhiphop.com is reporting that a new female rap group is on the horizon that will feature Remy Ma, Shawnna and Jacki-O. Read Full Story

BEYONCE’S MAMA TO OUTFIT NEW JERSEY NETS DANCERS: Jay-Z hires Dereon to design costumes for the ladies.
*Dancers for the New Jersey Nets, a franchise partly owned by rap mogul Jay-Z, will be outfitted head to toe in fashions from Deréon, the junior apparel collection from House of Deréon, which is designed by Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles. Read Full Story

AFRICAN CINEMA TO SHINE AT PAFF: Annual festival to feature films from Nigeria, Chad, Morocco, Rwanda and more.
*The 15th Annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival continues its commitment to showcase cinema from the continent of Africa, including new films from Nigeria, Chad, Morocco, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Congo, Mali, and Rwanda. Read Full Story

SERENA WINS IN AUSTRALIA: Tennis champ vows return to No. 1 following first tourney in four months.
*Serena Williams was in top form Monday at Sweden’s Hobart International, beating Sofia Arvidsson of Sweden 6-4, 6-0 to advance to the tournament’s second round. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Ali's b'Day; Busta liable; Mel B hounded; Buddy Guy’s club.
*Fans of Muhammad Ali are encouraged to send him personal greetings for his 65th birthday next week via the Muhammad Ali Center's Web site. 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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