12-19-07 EUR: Alicia Keys As Lena Horne / Remy Ma Denies Lesbian Fling

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ALICIA KEYS TO STAR IN LENA HORNE BIOPIC: Oprah takes over as producer; says they'll begin production next year.
*PageSix.com is reporting that Oprah Winfrey has taken control of the long-gestating Lena Horne biopic and has cast Alicia Keys in the title role. Read Full Story

CHRIS ROCK TO LAUNCH HIS FIRST WORLDWIDE TOUR: Actor taking stand-up act international beginning New Year's Eve.
*Chris Rock is going back to his stand-up roots with a comedy tour scheduled to launch New Year's Eve in New York and head to countries around the globe for the first time in his career. Read Full Story

50 CENT ROCKS KOSOVO: Thousands see rapper during Monday concert in capital Pristina.
*50 Cent took his hip hop game where very few recording artists have gone before. On Monday, the rapper became the first high-profile performer to throw a public concert in Kosovo. Read Full Story

MICHAEL BAISDEN -- BAD BOY MAKES GOOD: Radio and TV host grows beyond 'Love Lust & Lies.'
*Though he calls himself the “Bad Boy of Radio,” radio jock Michael Baisden is doing the world some good. Armed with an aggressive, yet encouraging voice, Baisden has taken syndicated radio by storm with “The Michael Baisden Show” broadcast in over 50 markets nationwide since 2005, and this year, the host took his show to the small screen airwaves with his Saturday night TVone show “Baisden After Dark.” Read Full Story

TAYE DIGGS VISITS NOLA'S ST. BERNARD PARISH: Actor joins gospel choir and local artist Irma Thomas to mark post-Katrina rebuilding.
*With the writers strike halting production on his ABC series "Private Practice," Taye Diggs was able to visit New Orleans on Monday to sing Christmas carols in St. Bernard Parish, one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina. Read Full Story

FIRST LOOK AT WILL SMITH'S 'HANCOCK': July 2008 release stars 'I Am Legend' actor as a troubled superhero.
*With his current film "I Am Legend" wreaking havoc at the box office, a teaser for Will Smith's next film, "Hancock," hit the Internet on Monday, kicking off the buildup toward its release date in summer 2008. Read Full Story

IDRIS ELBA BOOKS ANOTHER FILM ROLE: Actor to follow Juice Crew flick and 'Prom Night' remake with thief role for Screen Gems.
*On the heels of his announced role as Tyrone "Fly Ty" Williams in the upcoming Juice Crew biopic "The Vapors," British actor Idris Elba has also joined the cast of an upcoming Screen Gems thriller titled "Bone Deep." Read Full Story

BEAUVAIS-NILON IN NEED OF A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP: Actress talks about life with twin newborns.
*Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon is learning what every new mother comes to realize shortly after bringing home a newborn – a decent amount of rest is out the window. Read Full Story

SUPERHEAD DENIES RECORD DEAL WITH EDDIE MURPHY: Video vixen says rumors are not true.
*Video vixen Karrine "Superhead" Steffans has denied recent reports that she has been signed to a record label run by Eddie Murphy, telling MTV.com that her attention is currently focused on writing a third tell-all book. Read Full Story

FOXY BROWN SAYS SHE'S BEEN 'HUMBLED': Rapper expresses herself to a judge during mandatory court date.
*New York State Senator Jack Sampson, also a lawyer for jailed rapper Foxy Brown, spoke to reporters about how his client has been "humbled" by her stay on Rikers Island. Read Full Story

REMY MA'S CAMP DENIES LESBIAN REPORT: Rep releases statement after woman makes claims on YouTube.
*As if Remy Ma's camp doesn't already have its hands full with her attempted murder charge, a rep for the artist is now vehemently denying allegations from a Bronx woman who claims she and the rapper are lovers. Read Full Story

TONY PARKER STILL DENYING INFIDELITY: Baller says he's never met French model who claims they had an affair.
*After French model Alexandra Paressant went public with claims of having an affair with Tony Parker after his July 7 marriage to Eva Longoria, the NBA MVP continues to affirm that he has not cheated on the "Desperate Housewives" star. Read Full Story

BET TO RECOGNIZE DISTINGUISHED LEADERS: Alicia Keys, Tyra Banks, Dr. Cornel West among honorees for event in D.C.
*BET is introducing its newest effort "BET Honors," an evening dedicated to recognizing the achievements and contributions of distinguished African American leaders in their fields. Read Full Story

GAMBLE & HUFF GET ROCK HALL'S 'ERTEGUN' AWARD: Creators of Philly Soul recognized for their contribution to music.
*Legendary songwriting and production team Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff, widely renowned as the architects of the classic Philly soul sound, will be inducted into the 2008 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with a presentation of the prestigious "Ahmet Ertegun Award." Read Full Story

USHER, WYCLEF ON ICE DURING NHL ALL-STAR WEEKEND: Singers team with league and Verizon for benefit performances.
*Usher has partnered with The National Hockey League (NHL) and Verizon Wireless to host two benefit performances during the 2008 NHL All- Star Weekend next month in Atlanta. Read Full Story

WE REMEMBER: Jazz producer Joel Dorn dies at 65; filmmaker St. Clair Bourne passes at 64.
*The entertainment field has suffered the recent losses of veteran record producer Joel Dorn and groundbreaking Harlem filmmaker St. Clair Bourne. Read Full Story

ACTRESS ADDED TO JAMIE FOXX' 'SOLOIST': 'Notes From the Underbelly' star joins film based on real schizophrenic musician.
*Actress Rachel Harris will join Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr. and Catherine Keener in "The Soloist," an upcoming musical drama based on the true story of a schizophrenic musician who dreams of playing at L.A.'s Disney Hall. Read Full Story

KAM WILLIAMS' 10 WORST FILMS OF THE YEAR: A Beleaguered Critic Gets Even
*When your job is to review movies, you can’t just bolt out of the theater as soon as you can tell that a film is a turkey. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Oprah & Steadman; Akon goes Punjabi; Lil Jon's cartoon.
*The National Enquirer swears that Oprah and Steadman are in counseling with a "clergyman" to save their relationship because he's jealous of her adoration of Sen. Barack Obama. 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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