02-15-07 EURextra: Beyonce, Tyra in Historic S.I. Swimsuit Issue

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BEYONCE, TYRA IN HISTORIC S.I. SWIMSUIT ISSUE: Knowles makes history on the cover; Banks recreates history inside.
*Choosing a music theme for its swimsuit issue this year, Sports Illustrated has nabbed singer Beyonce Knowles as its first-ever nonmodel/nonathlete to grace the cover. Read Full Story

TRACY MORGAN PLEADS GUILTY TO DUI: ’30 Rock’ star ordered gto undergo treatment and stay out of trouble for six months.
*Actor-comedian Tracy Morgan pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to misdemeanor DUI charges stemming from his drunk driving bust in New York late last year. Read Full Story

GERALD LEVERT’S MEMORY LIVES ON THROUGH FATHER: Elder Levert makes it his mission to release singer’s final album and co-authored book.
*Just three months ago, an accidental lethal mixture of over-the-counter and prescription medications claimed the life of beloved R&B singer Gerald Levert, 40, but his memory and his music will live on…his father Eddie will see to it. Read Full Story

WHITNEY AND BOBBY REUNION AIN'T HAPPENING: Houston wants you to know the real deal.
Whitney Houston wants you to know that she and Bobby are NOT getting back together. The rumors and speculation started because couple was seen dining together over the weekend in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

PAULA STILL DENYING SHE’S BEEN DRUNK: ‘Idol’ judge lashes out against haters.
*Not only is Paula Abdul denying recent rumors that her loopy behavior on “American Idol” and in interviews promoting the show were due to her being drunk and/or high, but the former L.A. Laker girl-turned-singer now says that she’s never been drunk or taken illegal drugs in her life. Read Full Story

BET, VH1 TEAM FOR FLAVOR UNIT’S ‘WIFEY’: New drama from Latifah’s company to premiere simultaneously on both networks.
*Viacom sisters BET and VH1 have joined forces for an unprecedented move behind the premiere of an upcoming drama from Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit. Read Full Story

REMY MA READY FOR CLOSE-UP: Rapper shopping reality show and wrapping work on two new albums.
*Brace yourself – a reality show about the life of rapper Remy Ma could be headed to a major cable network before the end of the year – should the artist get her wish. Read Full Story

CBS’S JAMES BROWN EYES ‘EARLY SHOW’: Plus, former Cubs manager Dusty Baker headed to ESPN.
*CBS is looking to spread out its popular sports announcer James Brown. The veteran broadcaster will take over the co-anchor chair at the "Saturday Early Show" as the network seeks a permanent replacement for Russ Mitchell. Read Full Story

SANTANAS BITE INTO THE RESTAURANT BIZ: Carlos and wife develop Maria Maria chain offering ‘authentic’ Mexican food.
*Carlos Santana’s 2000 hit single “Maria Maria” is now the name of a new restaurant chain he is planning along with his wife Deborah and the Walnut Creek-based Dudum Sports & Entertainment Corporation (DSE). Read Full Story

NO SILVER CUP FOR COSBY’S DOGGIE: Harry loses best in show to English springer spaniel with a pimp name.
*The most famous dog at this year’s Westminster Kennel Club’s best in show finale fell short of leaving with its paws around the coveted silver cup. Read Full Story

50 CENT AND IRV GOTTI ENGAGE IN STARING MATCH: Feud threatens to disrupt Grammy viewing party.
*“Spies” reported witnessing a stare-down match between Irv Gotti and Universal distribution mate 50 Cent at the company’s chairman Doug Morris' Grammy viewing party at the Palm restaurant in L.A... Read Full Story

COMEDY SAVES COMEDIAN/ACTOR MARK CURRY: Funny man was on the brink of suicide
*Comedian/actor Mark Curry, who starred in the 1990s sitcom 'Hangin' with Mr. Cooper,' relied upon comedy to rescue him from thoughts of ending his life after a freak accident last spring that landed him in the hospital with second-degree burns. Read Full Story

TASHA SMITH The 'Daddy's Little Girls' Interview
By Kam Williams
*Tasha Smith was born one of identical twins on February 28, 1971 in Camden, New Jersey where they were raised by their single-mom, along with a younger sister. She and her clone, Sidra, got an early start in show business, both modeling and performing in community theater. Read Full Story

GRAMMY/'IDOL' IRONIES: 'Grammy Moment' winner becomes 'Idol' reject
*Say what?! Remember Robyn Troup's triumph at the Grammys Sunday where she was chosen to sing with Justin Timberlake and rapper T.I. in the "My Grammy Moment" reality TV-style contest? 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

02-14-07 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
BEYONCE, TYRA IN HISTORIC S.I. SWIMSUIT ISSUE: Knowles makes history on the cover; Banks recreates history inside. Read Full Story