02-05-07 EUR: Super Bowl Wrap Up / Diddy / Jay-Z / Gabrielle Union / Gerald Levert

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SUPER BOWL WRAP UP: Tony Dungy, The Indianapolis Colts and Prince win.
*First off, congrats and props to Tony Dungy and the Indianapolis Colts who won this year's Super Bowl 29-17 over Lovie Smith the Chicago Bears. As you know, the game was played amidst a constant rain storm in Miami. Some theorized that the conditions should've favored "Da Bears" since they normally play outside in the elements. After all, the Colts are a dome team, used to being nice and dry. Read Full Story

GABRIELLE UNION RESPONDS TO DEREK JETER RUMORS: Actress says ‘As far as fake relationships go, I'm moving up.’
*Addressing recent rumors that she is dating New York Yankees playboy Derek Jeter, Gabrielle Union tells People magazine that she would be the first to shout the news from the rooftop, if only it were true. Read Full Story

GERALD LEVERT’S ‘SONGS’ LIVE ON: Late singer’s posthumous album due Feb. 13.
*Before his fatal heart attack on Nov. 10, popular R&B crooner Gerald Levert had just completed work on a new studio album said to reflect his arrival at a personal crossroads. Read Full Story

JAY-Z, DIDDY PLOT NEW COMCAST CHANNEL: Reports have rap moguls pitching urban-themed VOD destination.
*Rap moguls Sean “Diddy” Combs and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter are reportedly looking to expand into the video-on-demand business with the proposal of a new urban channel. Read Full Story

BROADWAY’S ‘COLOR PURPLE’ SLOWING DOWN: Plus, Borders book store to host performance from cast members.
*It appears as if the bloom has worn off on Broadway’s “The Color Purple,” which has seen its 2006 average weekly gross of $1 million drop to below $500,000. Read Full Story

WE REMEMBER TWO MOTOWN VETERANS: Billy Henderson of the Spinners; original Funk Brother Joe Hunter both pass. Also Pedro Knight died Saturday.
*The music world mourns the deaths of two soul legends who crossed paths during the 1950s at Motown and went on to helped shape the sound of rhythm and blues through the early 70s. Read Full Story

MACY GRAY DOING ‘BIG’ THINGS: Singer returns next month with new album produced by will.i.am and Timberlake.
*After four years away from the music scene, Macy Gray is hoping 2007 will mark her return to the charts via a new album, “Big,” due March 27 via the will.i.am music group/Geffen. Read Full Story

JENNIFER LOPEZ TO BE HONORED AT BERLIN FILM FEST: Artist lauded for subject of upcoming film, ‘Bordertown.’
*Jennifer Lopez will be given the Artists for Amnesty award by the Berlin Film Festival for producing and starring in a film about the hundreds of murdered women in a Mexican border town. Read Full Story

‘SUPREME’ CONVICTION FOR QUEENS DRUG DEALER: Kenneth McGriff could get death penalty for double murder.
*Notorious Queens, NY crack dealer Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff could be sentenced to death tomorrow (2/06) after he was convicted Thursday of drug dealing and paying $50,000 for the murder of two rivals in 2001. Read Full Story

TUCKER, RATNER ACTING UP ON ‘RUSH HOUR’ SET?: Spies claim actor and director are acting like divas.
*Someone on the set of “Rush Hour 3” in Santa Ana, Calif. has run to the New York Post with claims of bad behavior from the film’s star, Chris Tucker, and director, Brett Ratner. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Because I Said So
By Kam Williams
*In 2004, Diane Keaton landed an Oscar nomination for Something’s Gotta’ Give, a pleasant romantic romp where she played a post-menopausal playwright who steals the heart of the aging sugar daddy who’s been dating her daughter. Read Full Story

‘APPRENTICE’ WINNER RANDAL PINKETT PENS BOOK: ‘Campus CEO’ gives advice to young mogul wannabes.
*Dr. Randal Pinkett, the winner of NBC's “The Apprentice,” has written a book for young aspiring leaders called, “Campus CEO: The Student Entrepreneur's Guide To Launching A Multimillion Dollar Business.” Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Beyonce No. 1; Hudson rips ‘Idol’; Chaka honored in Torrance, CA; BET’s ‘Gospel’ sets records; Kim Mathers speaks.
*Beyonce’s “Irreplaceable” continues its Hot 100 Billboard reign for the ninth consecutive week. Read Full Story

TOURING IS ‘HELL’ FOR THE CLIPSE: Rap duo to hit the road this month for North American trek.
*Virginia-based rap duo The Clipse is set to launch a North American tour at the end of the month to promote their sophomore album, “Hell Hath No Fury," which arrived in stores last November. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Irvin in NFL Hall; Laila Ali’s knockout; Williams sisters in Jamaica; Tiger loses in Dubai; SF Giants fans get letter.
*Former Dallas Cowboy wide receiver Michael Irvin and ex-Buffalo Bills running back Thurman Thomas of the Buffalo Bills are among the NFL Hall of Fame’s class of 2007, the league announced this past weekend. 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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