11-13-07 EURxtra: Reports Say Dr. Donda West Died From Heart Attack

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AMERICA LOVE GANGSTERS - BUT WHY?: Denzel sure don't know!
At times it seems the American family, the African American family in particular, is fed up with the word gang and all of its etymological offshoots: gangsters, gangbanging, gangsta ... and so forth. Yet people are swarming to see the new film. We asked Washington why he felt the film has such a buzz. Read Full Story

REPORTS - DONDA WEST DIED OF HEART ATTACK: TMZ says Kanye's mom had plastic surgery despite warning of pre-existing health issue.
*TMZ.com and local Los Angeles news stations are reporting that Dr. Donda West, the mother of rap star Kanye West, died Saturday of a heart attack after undergoing two cosmetic surgeries: liposuction on her stomach and a breast reduction. Read Full Story

JAY-Z DEDICATES NY CONCERT TO KANYE: Mogul asks for a moment of silence before the final song.
*"Let's get serious for a minute," announced Jay-Z during the encore of his sold-out concert Sunday night at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom. Read Full Story

BEYONCE BILLBOARD VIEWED AS 'OBSCENE' IN RENO: Local residents object to bikini-clad photo of singer.
*A protest has jumped off in Reno, NV over a billboard for the city's radio station, KWNZ, featuring Beyonce dressed in a bikini. Read Full Story

'NICKY' BARNES NOT HAPPY ABOUT 'GANGSTER' PORTRAYAL: Frank Lucas rival says film downplayed his importance in the dope game.
*Harlem drug kingpin Leroy (Nicky) Barnes says his role in New York's heroin trade during the late 60s and early 70s is grossly underrepresented in the new film "American Gangster," which details the rise and fall of his drug rival Frank Lucas. Read Full Story

XZIBIT HEADED TO 'NAM FOR OLIVER STONE: Rapper books role in drama based on Vietnam War's My Lai massacre.
*Xzibit further expands his Hollywood resume with a plum part in "Pinkville," the forthcoming Vietnam War drama from famed director Oliver Stone. Read Full Story

CHARLES S. DUTTON BEHIND A&E DRAMA PILOT: Actor to direct mob-based project starring 'ET's' Elliott.
*Actor Charles S. Dutton has booked yet another directing gig. The filmmaker has signed on to steer the Fox Television Studios drama pilot "Under," which will run sometime next year on A&E. Read Full Story

DARIUS MCCRARY IMPRESSED WITH 'SUPERHEAD': 'Family Matters' star and vixen's rumored fianc� tells all in 'Sister 2 Sister.'
*Self-described video vixen Karrine "Superhead" Steffans, who has written two books about her various sexual encounters with entertainers and athletes, has apparently set her sights on a veteran of ABC's "Family Matters" to live happily ever after. Read Full Story

'PEOPLE'S CHOICE' EYES HALLE, LATIFAH, DENZEL: Celebs among nominees for 34th annual Awards.
*Halle Berry, Queen Latifah and Denzel Washington were announced as contenders for a 34th annual People's Choice Award. Winners will be announced Jan. 8 during a live broadcast on CBS. Read Full Story

WYCLEF JEAN HELPS HAITI ONE PERSON AT A TIME: Artist creates several programs funded by his own charity.
*Wyclef Jean says he has founded several youth-based programs that are backed financially by Yele Haiti, the charity he launched to benefit his Caribbean homeland. Read Full Story

CHILDREN OF NY GANGSTERS JOIN FORCES: Daughters of Nicky Barnes and Frank Lucas team to help kids of imprisoned parents.
*Their fathers may have been rivals in Harlem's deadly heroin trade 30 years ago, but the daughters of Frank Lucas and Leroy "Nicky" Barnes � both the subjects of two separate films currently in theaters � have joined forces to support other children who may have grown up in the shadow of heavy crime. Read Full Story

ALICIA KEYS VS. ALICIA WILD: Artist says we have her mother to thank for the latter name being tossed from consideration.
*Singer-songwriter Alicia Augello-Cook sought advice from her mother when considering a stage name that would help her stand out as a performer. Read Full Story

NELLY PLANS ATHLETIC FACILITY IN HOMETOWN: Rapper teaming with fellow native Larry Hughes for the project.
*The St. Louis Business Journal reports of a new multi-million dollar athletic facility being built in St. Louis by Nelly Inc., the development company owned by rapper Nelly and Cleveland Cavaliers star Larry Hughes. Read Full Story

WENDY WILLIAMS 'EXPLORING OPTIONS': Contract with WBLS expires in March.
*The New York Daily News is reporting that New York radio diva Wendy Williams is "exploring her options" now that her contract with WBLS is due to expire in March. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Movies 101
By Kam Williams
*For over a quarter of a century, Richard Brown's Movies 101 has been one of the most popular courses at NYU. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Fred Claus
By Kam Williams
*What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Michael Jackson? Even though he's never been found guilty, pedophilia always pops into my head. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Chaka's Purple; Spike TV's 'Afro'; BlackSantaMagicLetters; Jacksons' 'Pop Dynasty' on hold.
*Chaka Khan has been named the celebrity face of the new antioxidant health beverage, Purple. The product is available in health food stores, restaurants, delis, drug stores, supermarkets and convenience stores in select cities. 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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