01-12-07 EUR Faith Evans Preggers / Ray J Sex Tape? / 'Being Bobby' Over

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COLUMBUS SHORT HOPES TO ‘STOMP’ BOX-OFFICE COMPETITION: Choreographer-turned-actor helps take stepping to the big screen.
By Kenya M. Yarbrough
*This weekend the film “Stomp the Yard” comes to theaters; a rhythmic flick in the vein of the popular film “Drumline,” but picking up another element of the African American college experience – Greek Organization step shows. “Stomp the Yard” follows the life of a troubled 19-year-old street dancer named DJ after the death of his younger brother, Duron. Read Full Story

FAITH EVANS IS PREGNANT: BET says singer had to cancel ‘Celebration of Gospel’ appearance because OBGYN put her on bed rest.
*Faith Evans was due to perform on BET’s “Celebration of Gospel” taping next weekend in Los Angeles, but the R&B singer had to cancel per doctor’s orders because she is pregnant. Read Full Story

‘BEING BOBBY BROWN’ OFFICIALLY CANCELED: Bravo says ratings were too low without Whitney.
*Bravo says it has officially canceled its top-rated reality series “Being Bobby Brown” because not enough viewers were tuning in without the presence of his soon-to-be ex-wife, Whitney Houston. Read Full Story

JASON KIDD’S WIFE REBUTS ‘ABUSE’ CLAIMS: NJ Nets star accuses her of ‘extreme cruelty’ in divorce filings.
*Looks like New Jersey Nets point guard Jason Kidd is headed toward a nasty divorce amidst accusations of physical and mental spousal abuse at the hands of his wife, Joumana. Read Full Story

BELAFONTE BELIEVES THE CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE: Activist speaks at Wright State U; Dave Chappelle in audience.
*Entertainer and activist Harry Belafonte spoke before students at Wright State University in Ohio Wednesday about their importance in generations to come. Read Full Story

RAY J TRYING TO SELL SEX TAPE?: Broker allegedly trying to sell video footage of Brandy’s bro and Kim Kardashian.
*A man has reportedly approached the New York Daily News claiming to have viewed a sex tape of singer Ray-J and Beverly Hills socialite Kim Kardashian, and that it is in the process of being brokered for one million dollars. Read Full Story

OPRAH TO HOST OSCAR SPECIAL: Program will feature Oscar winners interviewing fellow Oscar winners.
*Oprah Winfrey has ventured into Barbara Walters territory with a planned ABC primetime Oscar special to air on Feb. 22, the Thursday before the network's broadcast of the 79th annual Academy Awards. Read Full Story

JAMES BROWN JR. LEFT OUT OF WILL: Attorneys say Godfather’s will had not been updated before his death.
*The five-year-old son of the late James Brown was left out of his father’s last will and testament, said attorneys representing the music icon’s estate. Read Full Story

ANOTHER ‘MICHAEL’ DROPS N-WORD AT LAUGH FACTORY: Anthony Michael Hall caught on tape saying, ‘whassup ni**a?’
*Paparazzi cameras were rolling outside of the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood as actor Anthony Michael Hall, best known for his roles in “Sixteen Candles” and “The Breakfast Club,” used the N-word twice while joking around with fans. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Tears of the Black Tiger (Fah Talai Jone)
By Kam Williams
*Anybody wondering whether Brokeback Mountain might have signaled the demise of the spaghetti Western need only check out Tears of the Black Tiger to see that the genre is alive and kicking. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
Alpha Dog (R for sexuality, nudity, profanity, graphic violence, and pervasive drug use) Grisly bio-pic based on the life and times of teen drug kingpin Jesse James Hollywood (Emile Hirsch), the youngest person ever to land on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list. Cast includes Justin Timberlake, Sharon Stone and Bruce Willis. Read Full Story

DANCER IN DUKE CASE CLEARS ONE DEFENDANT: Woman says Reade Seligmann did not engage in alleged attack.
*The exotic dancer accusing three Duke University lacrosse players of rape changed her story during an interview with investigators in December, stating one of the men did not commit any sex act on her during the alleged attack. Read Full Story

N.O.R.E. TAKES STAND IN MURDER TRIAL: Rapper testifies on behalf of man on trial for 2002 incident.
*Rapper N.O.R.E., formerly known as Noreaga, testified Wednesday on behalf of a defendant on trial in a triple murder case. Read Full Story

WHITAKER GOES GREEN FOR VEGETARIAN CAMPAIGN: Actor teams with PETA to promote meat-free diet.
*”The Last King of Scotland” star Forest Whitaker and his seven-year-old daughter True have joined forces with animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals to help promote vegetarianism. Read Full Story

TRUMP SHOUTS OUT STAR JONES IN ROSIE FEUD: Also, will Mo’Nique ever return to ‘The View?'
*All was quiet Thursday on the Rosie/Trump front, but a former host of “The View” suddenly had her name dragged into the drama. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: ‘NY’ ratings; Dutton for DGA; Beyonce at Grammys; White in ‘Lemon’; Robertson’s book; Clooney in Darfur; Abdul plugs Cowell.
*The Jan. 8 season premiere of VH1’s “I Love New York,” starring two-time “Flavor of Love” runner-up New York in a search of a male companion, has scored the highest debut for a program in the network’s history. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Game vs. Game; Luke hosts another NYFL tourney; Barry Bonds fails drug test.
*Rapper The Game has beef with a World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler who is using his same stage name, and has challenged the athlete to a fight over the moniker. 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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