01-08-08 EURxtra: Michael Vick May Be Released Sooner Than Expected

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HALLE BERRY CAN FINALLY RELAX ON RED CARPET: Pregnant actress enjoys not having to suck in stomach.
*Yes, there's the extra weight and swollen ankles, but Halle Berry says she's found some welcome advantages to being seven month's pregnant, People magazine reports. Read Full Story

VICK MAY LEAVE JAIL SOONER THAN EXPECTED: Quarterback applies for drug rehab program that could spring him by end of this year.
*Imprisoned Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick could be getting out of federal prison and back in the NFL by the 2009-10 season after applying for a prison-monitored drug rehabilitation program done only in Leavenworth, KS. Read Full Story

CHRIS BROWN EYES MIJAC COLLABO: Singer says Jackson and executive producer will.i.am promised him a slot on the new album.
*More details are emerging about the recording sessions for Michael Jackson's upcoming studio album, which is being executive produced by Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am. Read Full Story

RAY J INKS KOCH DEAL FOR NEW ALBUM: Label in business with singer's entertainment company.
*Ray J's Knockout Entertainment has partnered with entertainment company DEJA34, founded by Shaquille O'Neal and Money Mark, and KOCH Records to release his upcoming album, "All I Feel." Read Full Story

MARLON WAYANS RECRUITED FOR 'G.I. JOE': Actor joins cast of Paramount action flick.
*Actor Marlon Wayans, who has made headlines in recent weeks for securing various film and television projects with his famous brothers Shawn and Keenen Ivory, has signed on to star in the upcoming live action film "G.I. Joe," reports Variety. Read Full Story

PHARRELL, LOUIS VUITTON CREATE JEWELRY: Rapper/producer launches collection with famous fashion house.
*Kanye West may carry the nickname "Louis Vuitton Don," but Pharrell Williams appears to be more worthy of the title. Read Full Story

STARS HELP TAVIS MARK PBS ANNIVERSARY: Denzel, Halle, Foxx, among celebs offering congrats on 5th season.
*PBS' "Tavis Smiley" will celebrate its fifth birthday this week with well-wishes from some of Hollywood's brightest stars, including Denzel Washington, Halle Berry and Jamie Foxx. Read Full Story

MARRIAGE PROPOSALS FILL FEB ISSUE OF ESSENCE: Six men propose to their girlfriends within the pages.
*Essence magazine is featuring its second annual "Will You Marry Me?" edition featuring men proposing to their girlfriends within the pages of the February 2008 issue. Read Full Story

WHO HASN'T GIVEN MONEY TO OBAMA CAMPAIGN?: Fox 411's Roger Friedman details support of black celebs.
*Fox 411 columnist Roger Friedman took time out to list some of the black celebrities who have not donated to the presidential campaign of Barack Obama, as well as those who have chosen to support his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton instead. Read Full Story

FUGITIVE WANTS TO SURRENDER THROUGH AL SHARPTON: Rev says he's been contacted by people in touch with NJ escapee Otis Blunt.
*Over the weekend, Rev. Al Sharpton announced that he has agreed to help arrange the surrender of Otis Blunt, one of two fugitives who escaped from New Jersey's Union County Jail on Dec. 15. Read Full Story

SCOTTIE PIPPEN WANTS TO COACH: Former Chicago Bull says he's ready to lead an NBA or NCAA basketball team.
*Scottie Pippen, who played alongside Michael Jordan during multiple championship runs with the Chicago Bulls, says he'd like to give the NBA another shot – as a coach. Read Full Story

SHAQ RETURNS TO L.A. FOR HIP TREATMENT: Plus, Miami Heat star reportedly having a ball post-Shaunie.
*Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal dipped back into Los Angeles - the city housing his former NBA team, the Lakers – to receive medical treatment for a hip injury that has kept him on the bench the past five games. Read Full Story

DA BADDEST B**CH IS BACK: Trina brings the raunch, but attempts more mainstream fare on new album 'Still Da Baddest.'
*Rapper Trina scored the top debut on Billboard's Hot Rap Songs last week with her latest effort "Single Again," the first release from her upcoming Slip-N-Slide album, "Still Da Baddest." Read Full Story

GQ PREVIEWS NAOMI'S CHAVEZ INTERVIEW: Venezuelan President says Bush is 'crazy' and Prince Charles' wife is 'not as attractive' as husband.
*As previously reported, former supermodel Naomi Campbell was selected by British GQ to interview Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on his views regarding a wide range of subjects. Read Full Story

WYCLEF JEAN PADS 'CARNIVAL' TOUR: Musician extends dates through end of February.
*Wyclef Jean's upcoming tour behind "Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant" will begin next week and extend through Feb. 26, reports Live Daily. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: September Dawn
By Kam Williams
*On September 11, 1857, a wagon train led by Captain Alexander Fancher (Shaun Johnston) was headed for gold-rich California when it was ambushed by Mormons as it was passing through Utah. Read Full Story

THE 10 BEST, NO THE 100 BEST FILMS OF 2007: Annual Accolades for the Cream of the Cinematic Crop
By Kam Williams
*Because I see so many movies over the course of a year, it always feels unfair to limit my 10 Best List to just 10 films when that would mean many very worthy entries would end up acknowledged. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: 'I am Legend 2?'; Blake loses; BET Honors; Katt Williams in Coachella; interactive Zonday; Kirk Franklin on 'Regis.'
*"I Am Legend" continues to lead the international box office for a third consecutive week, reports Reuters. 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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