12-24-07 EUR: Oprah, Whoopi Dissed During Ike Turner Memorial Services

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'THE GREAT DEBATERS': F’get Iowa outcome; (Denzel) Washington and cast sure to lead in polls
By Kenya M. Yarbrough
*There is really no debate over whether or not Academy Award winner Denzel Washington can put out a great film project. The movie star leads the cast in two films this year that have garnered Golden Globe nominations this year. One is his latest film “The Great Debaters,” which he directs as well as stars in. Read Full Story

OPRAH, WHOOPI DISSED DURING IKE TURNER MEMORIAL: Phil Spector blames them and other 'black sisters' for 'demonizing Ike.'
*Little Richard and Bonnie Raitt were among the hundreds paying final respects to rock pioneer Ike Turner Friday at his funeral in Los Angeles – but the ceremony was not without drama. Read Full Story

REMY MA SUED FOR $20 MILLION: Plus, judge denies her request to tour overseas.
*Remy Ma got a double shot of bad news last week. The woman she is charged with shooting is now suing her in civil court for $20 million, and a judge has turned down her request to travel overseas on a five-country European tour. Read Full Story

CELEBS DESCRIBE A PERFECT HOLIDAY SEASON: Hear from Denzel, Chris Brown, Regina King and more.
By Darlene Donloe
*Christmas and New Years are just around the corner and everyone, including celebrities, are looking forward to good times and good food with loved ones. We asked some actors just what would make this year's holiday season perfect. While some answers are standard, others are surprising. Read Full Story

DMX REP DENIES COLLAPSE RUMORS: Rapper was at home in Arizona Friday during reports that he was rushed to a NY hospital.
*Reps at DMX's new label Bodog [BOE-dog] Music are denying New York Daily News report that the rapper was rushed to a hospital Thursday after passing out at Sony Recording Studios in New York. Read Full Story

BILL AND BEANIE FIGHT VIOLENCE IN PHILLY: Rapper Sigel and Dr. Cosby join march down Susquehanna Ave.
*Entertainer Bill Cosby, who often blames gangster rap for glamorizing bad behavior within the black community, found himself joining forces with an artist from the genre in an effort to stop the on-going violence in Philadelphia's urban neighborhoods. Read Full Story

MARY J, JOHN LEGEND SUPPORT JAMIE LYNN SPEARS: Artists give words of encouragement when asked by MTV for comment.
*The pregnancy of Britney Spears' 16-year-old sister Jamie Lynn has been the topic of conversation everywhere from "The View" to Nickelodeon, the teen-oriented cable channel that airs her television show "Zoey 101." Read Full Story

BARRY BONDS IN COURT REQUESTING SPECIFIC LAWYERS: Slugger wants attorneys despite possible conflict of interest.
*Barry Bonds appeared briefly in federal court Friday telling U.S. District Judge Susan Illston that he wants two top-notch Bay Area defense lawyers – Allen Ruby and Cris Arguedas – to lead his legal team even though they previously represented potential witnesses against him. Read Full Story

NAOMI VISITS CUBAN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT: Supermodel hopes to interview Fidel Castro.
*Continuing what British tabloids have called an "assignment for Britain's GQ magazine," supermodel Naomi Campbell was in Cuba Friday to tour homes donated by Venezuela for local workers at a refurbished oil refinery. Read Full Story

LIL KIM'S EX FACES DEATH PENALTY: Man, 33, looking at the needle if found guilty of ordering rival's execution.
*Damion "World" Hardy, the 33-year-old ex-boyfriend of rapper Lil' Kim, faces death by lethal injection if found guilty of ordering the execution of a rival that also took the life of an innocent bystander. Read Full Story

MAYWEATHER CONSIDERING MIXED MARTIAL ARTS: Boxer flirts with new challenges outside of his sport.
*Perhaps boredom with competition in his own sport has led 30-year-old boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. to stray outside of his ring and into another. Read Full Story

SEAN TAYLOR SUSPECTS TOSSED GUN IN EVERGLADES: More details emerge as four charged look for plea deals.
*A lawyer for one of the four suspects accused of killing Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor says the murder weapon was stuffed in a sock and tossed into the Florida Everglades, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Mother of Jo Marie Payton dies; Rick Ross' album delay; J.Lo cool with A.Hil; Roker denies Imus betrayal; Yung Berg arrested.
*Ms. Frankie Payton, the mother of "Family Matters" star Jo Marie Payton, died early on the morning of Dec. 16 due to Cerebellar Hematoma at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Charlie Wilson's War
By Kam Williams
*Have you ever hear of Congressman Charlie Wilson (Tom Hanks), who served Texas’ 2nd District from 1973 to 1996? Neither had I, despite the fact that he was virtually single-handedly responsible for toppling the Soviet Union. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Flakes
By Kam Williams
*Neal Downs (Aaron Stanford) dreams of becoming a rock star while his girlfriend, Rachel Irene “Pussy” Katz (Zooey Deschanel), just as badly wants to become a famous artist. 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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