01-26-07 EUR: Tyra Speaks on Extra Pounds / Alicia Keys 'Aces' Film Debut

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ALICIA KEYS ‘ACES’ FILM DEBUT: Songbird adds the title 'movie star' to her repertoire.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*Songbird Alicia Keys is stepping into a very new role in the new film “Smokin’ Aces.” Not only will she try on the new hat of acting, but she is also trying on a new personality. The Grammy Award winner stars in the film as the very stunning and very feisty street assassin Georgia Sykes. Read Full Story

TYRA COMMENTS ON HER EXTRA POUNDS: Former runway queen has no apologies for her post-modeling body.
*Tyra Banks has decided to address those unflattering bikini pictures of her that have popped up in the tabloids this week under such headlines as "America's Next Top Waddle" and "Tyra Porkchop." Read Full Story

911 CALLS RELEASED IN BRANDY ACCIDENT: Plus, mechanical defects ruled out as cause of the crash.
*Thursday morning saw the release of several 911 calls made in the minutes following a four-car auto accident involving R&B singer Brandy last month. Read Full Story

NEW D.C. MAYOR INVITES HOMELESS TO SEE ‘HAPPYNESS’: Officials and viewers seen wiping away tears following free screening.
*New Washington D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty invited about 100 of the city’s homeless to a theater Thursday for a screening of "The Pursuit of Happyness," starring Will Smith in the real-life story of a homeless man who cared for his young son while working his way toward becoming a millionaire. Read Full Story

EDDIE MURPHY HEADED STRAIGHT TO ‘NOWHERE’: Actor signs on for new Paramount comedy.
*With an Oscar nomination in his pocket and the feature film “Norbit” on the verge of hitting theaters, Eddie Murphy has signed on to star in the upcoming Paramount Pictures comedy “NowhereLand.” Read Full Story

BET'S 'CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL' HONORS TYLER PERRY: Show features Gospel and R&B artists as well as Hollywood's finest.
*BET's "Celebration of Gospel," the 2-hour annual spectacular, is back with its 2007 edition highlighted by spiritually uplifting performances from some of the biggest names in gospel and mainstream music as well as a heartfelt tribute to Tyler Perry. Read Full Story

REV. RUN’S WIFE PENS CHILDREN’S BOOK: Justine Simmons says process helped her deal with recent loss of newborn.
*Justine Simmons, the wife of Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons of Run DMC fame, has written a new book that encourages children to carve out their own relationships with God. Read Full Story

TIGER PLANS GOLF SEASON AROUND BABY: Woods says his first child is due ‘July sometime,’ which could conflict with British Open.
*Tiger Woods is hoping that the 2007 golf season will build upon the tremendous comeback success he enjoyed last year, but his participation in the sport will ultimately bow down to the arrival of his first child with wife Elin. Read Full Story

BOBBY MCFERRIN SPILLS SECRETS: Vocalist explains his vocal gymnastics to Berkeley’s Jazzschool.
*After a lengthy break from recording, Grammy-winning vocalist Bobby McFerrin returned to the spotlight Wednesday night with a concert in advance of a tour through the United States and Europe. Read Full Story

GOLDMAN LAWSUIT AGAINST O.J. TOSSED: Federal judge says it’s out of his jurisdiction.
*The father of murder victim Ronald Goldman has lost his bid to sue O.J. Simpson over any monies paid from his unpublished book, "If I Did It." Read Full Story

JAMES BROWN’S KIDS WANT TRUSTEES REMOVED: Children believe their dad’s estate has been mismanaged.
*In the ongoing family dispute that has kept their father James Brown from his final resting place, the late singer’s six adult children filed an emergency petition late Wednesday to have the Godfather of Soul’s trustees removed due to mismanagement of his estate. Read Full Story

MYSTIKAL A FREE MAN: Rapper reportedly released from prison last week after three years.
*Rapper Mystikal is living outside of prison walls for the first time since 2004. According to published reports, the rapper was released from federal lockdown in Louisiana on Jan. 11 after serving nearly three years of a six year sentence. Read Full Story

TV’S ‘NOAH’S ARC’ MAY TEST CINEMA WATERS: Logo wants to turn popular sitcom into feature film.
*Gay-themed channel Logo is planning to adapt its hit series “Noah’s Arc,” about the life and loves of four gay African American men in Los Angeles, into its first-ever feature film. Read Full Story

HOLLYWOOD CHOOSES SIDES IN DEMOCRATIC RACE: Obama and Clinton head West to raise money for presidential campaigns.
*Now that Democrats Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton have announced their plans to run for President in 2008, it’s time to start looking for ways to pay for the campaigns. Read Full Story

NBC’S ‘TODAY’ AND ‘TONIGHT’ SHOW IN HEADLINES: Tara Conner picks morning show over Oprah; George Lopez has beef with Jay Leno.
*In a fierce battle to land the first interview with disgraced Miss USA Tara Conner, the “Today Show” walked away with a victory over the mighty Oprah Winfrey. Read Full Story

FILM/TV BITS: Jay-Z’s Bud spot; Foxx‘s Curtis; gay Dr. Burke?; Latifah’s ‘Money’; Luke’s ‘Lambs’; Tyrese’s ‘Cage.'
*Jay-Z fans may want to stick around for the commercials during the Super Bowl. Budweiser has filmed a spot for the big game starring the rap mogul and former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula facing off over a chess-like rendering of a high-tech football game using holographic images. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Serena plays for Aussie Open title tonight; tapes may hurt Reggie Bush case.
*Serena Williams continues to shut the mouths of those tennis pundits and even a few commentators who said she was too rusty and out of shape to advance beyond the first round of the year’s first Grand Slam tournament. Read Full Story

MUSIC BITS: B.B. King hospitalized; TASCA tryouts; Akon & Stefani; new Wu; Patti’s VIP tix; Legend/Mayer/Rae performance at Grammys.
*81-year-old bluesman B.B. King was hospitalized for undisclosed reasons but was in good condition early Friday, a hospital. King, who had been scheduled to perform at the Grand Opera House on Thursday night, was admitted to The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Read Full Story

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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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