02-21-07 EUR: Obama in Hollywood / James Brown Finally to be Buried?

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OBAMA STARS IN HOLLYWOOD: Presidential hopeful pulls in big money for one-nighter.
*It was only fitting that a political "rock star" would come to Hollywood and get shown much love and much needed money. That "rock star" of course is Senator Barack Obama, who's running for President of the USA as a Democratic candidate. Read Full Story

JAMES BROWN MAY BE BURIED IN ‘NEXT FEW DAYS’: His six children finally reach agreement with partner Tomi Rae.
*James Brown may finally be laid to rest this week following an agreement announced Tuesday between the late singer’s six adult children and his partner, Tomi Rae Hynie. Read Full Story

CHRIS TUCKER AND INDIA.ARIE AN ITEM?: Pair arrived together at several events, including launch of Oprah’s school in S.A.
*Another celebrity duo has been thrown into the dating rumor mill this week. On the heels of last weekend’s Cameron Diaz/Djimon Hounsou outing comes reports of actor Chris Tucker being romantically involved with R&B singer India.Arie. Read Full Story

EURCAST GOES TO THE OSCAR NOMINEES LUNCHEON: Listen as Hudson, Hounsou, Will & Whitaker meet the press.
*This EURcast features interviews from the annual Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon, which took place earlier this month in Beverly Hills. Jennifer Hudson, a supporting actress nominee for "Dreamgirls," clears up the confusion surrounding her perceived dis of "American Idol" in the current Essence magazine. Read Full Story

BLOOD BLING: VH1 Documentary examines Rap's Role in Conflict Diamond Trade.
By Kenya M. Yarbrough
*Music channel VH1's rather enlightening series of programming called “Rock Docs” is premiering its latest episode tomorrow, Thursday, February 22 titled “Bling’d: Blood, Diamonds, and Hip Hop.” The film takes a look at the illegal diamond trade in Sierra Leone, West Africa and its connection with the hip hop culture, particularly how “bling” played a role in the nation’s 11-year civil war. Read Full Story

MIJAC SUED AGAIN: A family claims Mom was kicked out of her death bed to make room for singer’s ‘abdominal pains.’
*Remember the time (pun intended) when jury selection in Michael Jackson’s child molestation trial was postponed after he was taken to the hospital complaining of “flu-like symptoms?” Read Full Story

JENNIFER HUDSON GETS HER GOSPEL ON IN CHICAGO: Oscar nominee headlines concert at her hometown church.
*Academy Award nominee Jennifer Hudson gave God all the glory Monday night during a concert named in her honor. Read Full Story

SPIKE LEE WINS JOURNALISM AWARD: Director lauded by Long Island University for Hurricane Katrina documentary.
*Spike Lee was named Tuesday as one of 12 annual George Polk Award recipients for his HBO documentary “When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts," which details the impact and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina among citizens of New Orleans. Read Full Story

VIRTUAL TYRA LAUNCHED ONLINE: Fans can now “interact” with the supermodel in cyberspace.
*For Tyra Banks fans who can’t get enough of the woman through her two television shows, a new area of cyberspace has been created where users can get up close and personal – virtually speaking – with the former supermodel. Read Full Story

REV. RUN’S DAUGHTERS LAUNCH SHOE LINE: Pastry Footwear offers shoes with such names as Chocolate Mousse and Strawberry Shortcake.
*Vanessa and Angela Simmons, well-known from appearing on their father Joesph “Rev. Run” Simmons’ MTV’s reality series “Run’s House,” are launching their own shoe line under the name Pastry Footwear. Read Full Story

DIDDY’S EX DENIES CHILD SUPPORT RUMORS: Justin’s mama Misa Hylton-Brim says she’s NOT trying to increase her monthly payments.
*Stylist Misa Hylton-Brim, the mother of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ 12-year-old son Justin, is speaking out against reports that she is taking her famous babydaddy back to court in an attempt to increase her monthly child support payments yet again. Read Full Story

ROBIN THICKE MAKES HISTORY ON R&B CHART: Plus, singer’s tour stops in the MD/DC area this weekend.
*Robin Thicke, son of actor Alan Thicke and singer/soap star Gloria Loring, has just become the first white man since George Michael to reach the top of Billboard’s R&B chart, thanks to his current smash hit, “Lost Without U.” Read Full Story

FISHBURNE, PETTIFORD WIN NAACP THEATER AWARDS: Winners announced Monday night in Los Angeles.
*Laurence Fishburne and Valarie Pettiford took home lead acting awards Monday night at the 17th Annual Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP Theatre Awards held in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

VENETIAN PRIEST PRAYS FOR MARIAH CAREY: Singer bum rushed with prayer card during Pinko appearance last weekend.
*During the madness surrounding Mariah Carey’s London appearance to launch her new affiliation with designer clothing store Pinko, the singer was reportedly confronted by a Venetian priest who said he was praying for her. Read Full Story

PAFF ANNOUNCES 2007 FILMMAKER AWARDS: More than 170 films screened during the 12-day festival.
*The winners of the 2007 Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF), the largest international black film festival in the United States, were announced at the closing awards ceremony in Los Angeles, California. (See list below.) Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Man of the Year
By Kam Williams
*Tom Dobbs (Robin Williams) is a popular, late-night comedian who has built-up big ratings by ridiculing politicians. At the height of a presidential campaign, he impulsively enters the race after a fan suggests that he throw his hat into the ring. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Music and Lyrics
By Kam Williams
*Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant) skyrocketed to fame as a lead singer for Pop, a British boy band which enjoyed a string of bubblegum hits back in the Eighties, starting with the very catchy ditty "Pop Goes My Heart." Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Richie’s plea; ‘Cure’ for Beauvais-Nilon; J.T.’s video.
*Nicole Richie pleaded not guilty Tuesday to driving under the influence. The daughter of Lionel Richie was arrested on December 11 on suspicion of DUI when she was stopped for going the wrong way on the 134 Freeway in Burbank. Read Full Story

MO' ITTY BITTY BITS: Uggams as Lena; Vanessa L. Williams gets naked again; call for Britney investigation.
*“Stormy Weather: Imagining Lena Horne,” a new musical about the famed actress and singer starring Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams as an older Lena, opened Feb. 17 at the Prince Music Theater in Philadelphia, following previews from Feb. 10. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Rhodes arrested; Dungy to return; Jeter/A-Rod mess; Payton/Cassell/Caffey cleared; Venus advances; Jordan dirt.
*Indianapolis Colts running back Dominic Rhodes faces a drunken driving charge after state troopers pulled him over Tuesday for driving his GMC truck 81 mph in a 55-mph zone. 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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