01-31-08 EURxtra: Detroit's Mayor Asks for Forgiveness / Kanye's 'Glow'

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DETROIT MAYOR KILPATRICK ASKS FOR FORGIVENESS: In spite of sex/text scandal, he's not quitting.
"I truly apologize to you," Kilpatrick said, turning to his wife, Carlita, who sat by her husband's side, holding his hand, at their family church. Read Full Story

KANYE WEST CONTINUES TO 'GLOW': Artist prepares more dates with support from Rihanna, Lupe Fiasco and N.E.R.D.
*Kanye West has announced that more dates are being worked out for his Glow in the Dark tour, which launched in the UK last year in support of his latest album "Graduation." Read Full Story

ALICIA KEYS TO PERFORM AT GRAMMYS: Also, Natalie Cole added as presenter for Feb. 10 broadcast.
*Alicia Keys has joined the list of performers tapped for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, to be broadcast on CBS Feb. 10. Read Full Story

INTRODUCING THE 'OPRAH SARCOPHAGUS' STATUE: Controversial sculptor adds talk show host to his controversial work.
*Daniel Edwards – the sculptor who famously created a life-sized statue of a nude Britney Spears giving birth while on all fours – is back in the headlines with a new work that features Oprah Winfrey as a nude, large-breasted woman with extra-wide hips. Read Full Story

'PTI'S' MICHAEL WILBON HAS 'MILD HEART ATTACK': Sports columnist reportedly fine after doctors perform angioplasty.
*Washington Post sports columnist Michael Wilbon is on the mend today after suffering a mild heart attack at his Scottsdale, Ariz. home early Monday, according to reports. Read Full Story

BLACK CARTOONISTS TO TAKE A STAND: 'Comics Page Sit-In' hopes to prove that all minority comics are not alike.
*Next month, several minority cartoonists will each draw a version of the same strip as a jab to editors who make hiring decisions based on the belief that all black comic strips are alike. Read Full Story

TYRA BANKS BEHIND NEW CW PROJECT: Model brings another fashion-magazine reality series to the network.
*Tyra Banks is executive-producing yet another fashion-related competition series for the CW. Read Full Story

HAS J.LO'S NAMED THE TWINS?: Mama Guadalupe may have accidentally spilled the beans.
*Jennifer Lopez and hubby Marc Anthony have reportedly chosen names for their unborn twins. Read Full Story

ROC-A-FELLA TO STAY AT DEF JAM: But for how long? Rumors suggest last days may be near.
*Billboard.com reports that Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella Records has not been dropped from Def Jam, despite recent Internet rumors to the contrary. Read Full Story

FRIENDS OF LEFT EYE MAD WITH JANICE DICKINSON: TLC member's death used as subject of photo shoot for reality show.
*The "Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" reality show has crossed the line with its latest episode according to friends of late TLC member Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. Read Full Story

VIN DIESEL GEARS UP FOR NEXT 'FURIOUS': Actor confirms participation in fourth film of franchise.
*It's official. MTV News says Vin Diesel has confirmed that he will reprise his role as Dominic Toretto in the upcoming fourth installment of "The Fast and the Furious." Read Full Story

C-MURDER TRIAL PUSHED BACK TO JUNE: Rapper currently free on $500,000 bond.
*The murder trial of rapper Corey "C-Murder" Miller has been postponed to June 9 because of problems concerning some of the witnesses, reports E! Online. Read Full Story

RUBEN STUDDARD SUES CONCERT PROMOTER: 'American Idol' champ alleges breach of contract.
*"American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard has filed a $45,000 breach of contract lawsuit against a concert promoter called Peachez Inc. Read Full Story

POET SAUL WILLIAMS TO LAUNCH SPRING TOUR: Outing will support latest project 'NiggyTardust.'
*Poet Saul Williams has set aside dates in March and April to promote his latest album "The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust." Read Full Story

ANC LEADER WITHDRAWS FROM MIKE TYSON EVENT: Appearance cancelled after women protest past rape accusations of both men.
*ANC leader Jacob Zuma, who was found not guilty of raping a family friend two years ago, cancelled his scheduled appearance at a charity fundraising banquet Wednesday honoring former boxer Mike Tyson after receiving criticism from women's groups in South Africa. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Daddy Day Camp
By Kam Williams
*Perhaps I spoke prematurely when I suggested in my review of License to Wed that Robin Williams had replaced Cuba "Show me the money!" Gooding, Jr. as the kiss of death on a picture. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Feel the Noise
By Kam Williams
*After Rob (Omarion) has run-ins with both cops and hoodlums in his Harlem neighborhood, his mother (Kellita Smith) decides it's high time that her son try a change of scenery. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Brandy is deposed; more 'Celeb Apprentice'; Brown & Rihanna are 'Sexy'; 'Harlem American Gangster'; 'Undeniable' AZ.
*TMZ.com cameras caught Brandy being dropped off at her laywer's office yesterday to be deposed in the civil case regarding her fatal car accident in 2006. Read Full Story

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01-30-08 EUR: Kwame Hires New Chief of Staff / MiJac Rumors Flare Up

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MIJAC RUMORS FLARE UP: Did he really unload rep Raymone and nanny Grace? Will he perform at the Grammys? Is he in Super Bowl ad for Pepsi?
*Columnist Roger Friedman is reporting that Michael Jackson has severed ties with his rep Raymone Bain, and has temporarily removed his nanny Grace Rwaramba from his house because she's germy. Read Full Story

KWAME KILPATRICK HIRES NEW CHIEF OF STAFF: Detroit mayor fills position one day after alleged lover resigns.
*Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick named a new chief of staff Tuesday, a day after the woman who previously held the post resigned amid allegations that she and the mayor lied under oath about an affair. Read Full Story

FOXY BROWN DENIED EARLY RELEASE: Judge decides rapper's request to deal with ear implant in California.
*A New York judge has denied a request by Foxy Brown to be released from jail early so she can deal with her hearing problems at a specialized clinic in California. Read Full Story

VICK'S VICTIMS TO GET REALITY SHOW: National Geographic Channel to follow jailed QB's former pitbulls at rehabilitation center in Utah.
*The National Geographic Channel has announced a new series that will follow the attempted rehabilitation of dogs once belonging to Michael Vick's illegal dogfighting operation. Read Full Story

IRS HOPES SNIPES TRIAL WILL TEACH LESSON: And that is – don't trust anyone who says annual filing of taxes is unnecessary.
*As closing arguments were heard Tuesday in the tax fraud and conspiracy trial of Wesley Snipes, the IRS was hoping that the case would serve as a cautionary tale against Internet-fueled activists who claim the agency has no legal right to collect taxes. Read Full Story

BAD BOY PROMOTES HARVE PIERRE: Industry vet named President; will oversee multiple divisions at the label.
*Harve Pierre's long and winding road under college buddy Sean "Diddy" Combs reached a new height this week when he was announced as the new president of Bad Boy Records. Read Full Story

'NEON DEION' SNEAKS INTO SUPER BOWL: Oxygen to preview NFL vet's new reality show during halftime.
*Oxygen will premiere its new reality series "Deion & Pilar: Prime Time Love" on Sunday with a special "SuperSneak" during halftime of the Super Bowl. Read Full Story

TAVIS SMILEY LOOKING FOR 'UNCONDITIONAL LOVE': Journalist needs submissions for new book.
*SmileyBooks, the publishing company founded by Tavis Smiley, has launched a national campaign to generate submissions for his next book Love Wins: True Stories of Transformation and Triumph. Read Full Story

LIL' WAYNE'S ON-STAGE RANT: Video of rapper's Richmond gig shows rambling speech about alleged drug use.
*Video footage of Lil' Wayne's fresh-out-of-jail outburst at his Richmond, Va. concert Saturday has hit the Internet. Read Full Story

T.O. HAS UNFINISHED BUSINESS WITH EAGLES: Arbitrator ruled Philly can recover money from 2004 signing bonus.
*The Philadelphia Eagles are one step closer to being repaid a portion of the signing bonus given to wide receiver Terrell Owens nearly four years ago. Read Full Story

CHEADLE TO PRODUCE 'CRASH' TV SERIES: Starz to debut original programming with one-hour drama.
*Don Cheadle is producing a television series based on his Oscar-winning 2004 film "Crash," which used intersecting storylines to explore racial tolerance in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

KELLY ROWLAND, THE 'NEAT FREAK': Singer says Beyonce and Michelle were 'slobs' while on tour.
*Kelly Rowland recently spoke about having to deal with the bad habits of her former Destiny's Child bandmates Beyonce Knowles and Michelle Williams when the trio went on tour. Read Full Story

ALICIA KEYS LAUNCHES 'AS I AM' CONTEST: Effort aims to boost awareness of her Keep A Child Alive charity.
*Alicia Keys has teamed with Seattle-based online and mobile community Treemo to launch the "As I Am" contest, a mobile and web enterprise to support the Keep A Child Alive (KCA) charity. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Kanye goes Beyond; shirtless Morgan; J.Lo still pregnant; Grammys win writers; 'Purple's' Withers-Mendes; Kravitz' 'Love.'
*Kanye West made a surprise appearance at Flavorpill.com's One Step Beyond party in New York Friday night at the American Museum of Natural History, reports the New York Daily news. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Descent
By Kam Williams
*Maya (Rosario Dawson) is a college student with a bright future until the fateful night she meets Jared (Chad Faust) at a party on campus. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Untraceable
By Kam Williams
*FBI Agent Jennifer Marsh (Diane Lane) is a widow living in Portland, Oregon who always finds herself apologizing to her eight year-old daughter, Annie (Perla Haney-Jardine), for putting her law enforcement career before family. Read Full Story

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01-29-08 EURxtra: Diana Ross Booed in Jamaica / No Diddy Name Change

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DIANA ROSS BOOED IN JAMAICA: Fans upset because she wouldn't allow cameras to film her for the large screens.
*Imagine being a life long Diana Ross fan and paying some 70 or 80 bucks to see her in concert, only to be so far away that you can't see any part of her, or even the stage itself. Read Full Story

ESSENCE TO HONOR SAG AWARD WINNER RUBY DEE: Actress to be saluted during mag's first annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon.
*Forget Ellen Page. Ruby Dee is fast becoming the darling of this year's award season with an Oscar and NAACP Image Award nomination, as well as her upset supporting-actress win Sunday night over favorites Cate Blanchett and Amy Ryan at the 2008 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Read Full Story

BEYONCE TO PLAY ETTA JAMES?: Co-star Ced the Entertainer may have spilled the beans.
*is reporting that Beyonce Knowles will play singing powerhouse Etta James in the upcoming film "Cadillac Records," which explores the black music scene during 1950s Chicago while telling the story of Chess Records founder, Leonard Chess. Read Full Story

SNIPES TRIAL TO BEGIN CLOSING ARGUMENTS TODAY: Defense rests in tax fraud and conspiracy case.
*The defense in the tax fraud and conspiracy trial of Wesley Snipes rested Monday without any of their announced celebrity witnesses taking the stand. Read Full Story

LUDACRIS SUED FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT: Producers say rapper's 2004 track "Get Back" was stolen from their demo.
*Three producers from Chester, Pennsylvania are suing rapper Chris "Ludacris" Bridges for copyright infringement over a song from his 2004 album, "The Red Light District," reports Allhiphop.com. Read Full Story

DIDDY SAYS 'WHAT NAME CHANGE?': Mogul's camp denies switch to 'Sean John.'
*Sean Combs says his nickname is still Diddy despite recent reports to the contrary. Read Full Story

TONI MORRISON ENDORSES BARACK OBAMA: Author who called Bill Clinton 'first black prez' says race has nothing to do with decision.
*The woman who first labeled Bill Clinton America's "first black president" has announced that she is endorsing presidential candidate Barack Obama, who stands to become the true "first black president" if elected in November. Read Full Story

TIGER TIES ARNOLD PALMER IN PGA WINS: Plus, Sunday's eight shot victory at Buick Invitational sets several records.
*With an eight-shot win at the Buick Invitational on Sunday, Tiger Woods stepped onto the same plane as golf legend Arnold Palmer, tying his record of 62 wins on the PGA Tour. Read Full Story

RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST RANDY MOSS EXTENDED: Woman had filed TRO earlier this month over incident at her Fla. home.
*A woman accusing New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss of battery will have her temporary restraining order against the athlete extended after both parties reached an agreement. Read Full Story

JILL SCOTT ANNOUNCES MORE TOUR DATES: Plus, Raheem DeVaughn added as opening act.
*Jill Scott's upcoming tour behind Grammy-nominated album "The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3" has been padded with extra dates ahead of its scheduled Feb. 5 kickoff in Seattle. Read Full Story

HOLLYWOOD BLACK FILM FEST SEEKS ENTRIES: Ninth annual event to be held June 3-8 in Beverly Hills.
*The Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) has announced the Call for Entries for its 9th annual competitive festival for black filmmakers. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Blige on steroid claims; Whoopi, J-Lo in Disney promo; 50 Cent and 'Kill' co-stars; Essence pops question to TV One; E-Hud on Trumpet Awards.
*So what does Mary J. Blige have to say about her name popping up in a New York steroid probe, which claims the singer is among tens of thousands who have received prescribed shipments of human-growth hormone? Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: Lewis Super Kids Fitness Camp; Keys and Sparks at Super Bowl; Shepherd; MEAC Competition and Coronation.
*NFL star Ray Lewis is fighting youth obesity by hosting the free 2008 Ray Lewis Super Kids Fitness Camp at Arizona State University during Super Bowl weekend. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: The Invasion
By Kam Williams
*The original Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), starring Kevin McCarthy, was based on The Body Snatchers, a serialized novel by Jack Finney published by Colliers Magazine. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Rambo
By Kam Williams
*Sylvester Stallone may be in his sixties, but he hasn’t lost a step in terms of writing, directing or performing in balls-out, action movies. Read Full Story

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01-29-08 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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