01-10-08 EURxtra: Golf Channel Anchor Suspended for Tiger 'Lynch' Remark

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WILL SMITH SHOWING MORE SIGNS OF SCIENTOLOGY?: Word has it that his wrap gifts on 'Hancock' were for a free Scientology service.
*Will Smith has denied that his close friendship with Tom Cruise has inspired his own conversion to the Church of Scientology, but his reported choice of gift at the wrap party for his film "Hancock" has folks wondering what's really going on. Read Full Story

GOLF CHANNEL ANCHOR SUSPENDED FOR TIGER REMARK: Announcer joked that young players should 'lynch him in a back alley.'
*Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman, the sport's first female play-by-play announcer, is apologizing for joking that young players should "lynch [Tiger Woods] in a back alley" as a way to deal with his supremacy. Read Full Story

GAME WANTS HIS MONEY BACK FROM LAPD: Rapper claims cops confiscated $44,000 and won't give it back.
*The Game was in court yesterday trying to get a judge to force the return of his $44,000 in cash that was snatched by the LAPD during his investigation on gun charges. Read Full Story

BLAIR UNDERWOOD CHECKS THE 'WEATHER': Actor in talks to join indie romantic comedy; plus, his new HBO series begins this month.
*Blair Underwood is in final negotiations to join the cast of "Weather Girl," a romantic comedy directed by Blayne Weaver through his Secret Identity Prods. Read Full Story

'DEBATERS' STAR CELEBRATES IMAGE AWARD NOD: Plus, film selected for Berlin Festival. Vegas sets Best Picture Oscar odds at 8-1.
*Critically-acclaimed film "The Great Debaters" received a huge lift Tuesday when the NAACP announced it had been nominated for a leading eight Image Awards. Read Full Story

ANOTHER LEGAL SETBACK FOR WESLEY SNIPES: Appeals court denies attempt to delay tax trial.
*Wesley Snipes has swung and missed yet again in his repeated attempts to get his federal tax-evasion trial moved out of Ocala, Florida because of alleged racism. Read Full Story

THE PEOPLE CHOOSE CHANDRA WILSON, RHIANNA: Latifah hosts people-less People's Choice Awards show on Tuesday.
*The 34th annual People's Choice Awards took place Tuesday night despite the absence of an audience and the physical presence of any celebrities. Read Full Story

SHORT, FISHBURNE SUIT UP FOR 'ARMORED': Heist film fills out cast; production underway in L.A.
*Columbus Short and Laurence Fishburne began production in Los Angeles this week on "Armored," a heist thriller that also includes Matt Dillon, Jean Reno and Fred Ward. Read Full Story

BEANIE SIGEL SENTENCED FOR PROBATION VIOLATION: Rapper gets one day in prison and six months in a halfway house.
*Beanie Sigel, found guilty of a second probation violation Wednesday, was sentenced to one day in prison and six months in a halfway house, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

2008 PAN AFRICAN FILM FEST DETAILED: Opening night, Feb 7, to feature 'Namibia' from filmmaker Charles Burnett.
*The Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF) announced that award-winning filmmaker Charles Burnett's "Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation" will open its 16th annual festival on Thursday, Feb. 7 in Hollywood at the Directors Guild of America. Read Full Story

VIOLENCE HITS HOME FOR G-UNIT ASSOCIATE: House and SUV of Tony Yayo's road manager reportedly sprayed with bullets.
*The New York Post is reporting that the Staten Island home belonging to rapper Tony Yayo's road manager was shot more than a dozen times and hit with a Molotov cocktail early Tuesday morning. Read Full Story

GLOBETROTTERS TO RETIRE CURLY NEAL JERSEY: No. 22 will go up into the rafters at New York's Madison Square Garden.
*When the Harlem Globetrotters bounce into New York next month for a show at Madison Square Garden, they'll leave one thing behind for the history books – the No. 22 jersey of legendary player Fred "Curly" Neal. Read Full Story

DUTTON ASSISTS HISTORIC HOUSTON VENUE: Actor set to perform two one-man shows for Ensemble Theatre.
*Houston's Ensemble Theatre, billed as the oldest and largest professional African American theatre in the Southwest, is behind two benefit one-man performances this month by Charles Dutton. Read Full Story

23RD AIR JORDAN SNEAKER PREPARES FOR TAKEOFF: Nike to release newest edition this month. Will it be Michael Jordan's last?
*The most famous No. 23 in NBA history is about to unleash the 23rd edition of his Air Jordan sneaker this month in a high-profile roll out that is rumored to be the famous shoe's swan song. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Bonds and Gill; Halle goes shopping; Scary Spice comments; Busta, Trick in Orlando; Paula's LAX meltdown.
*Barry Bonds took his mind off of steroid allegations and shared a meal recently with R&B singer Johnny Gill, Gill's brother and two friends at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: 3:10 to Yuma
By Kam Williams
*Dan Evans (Christian Bale) is a down-and-out rancher struggling to save his cattle during a drought. After losing a leg in the Civil War, the proud veteran had moved to Arizona with his family, expecting to be able to settle there in peace. Read Full Story

RADIO BITS: Doug Banks afternoon show booked in Chicago; Radio One moves from MD. suburbs to D.C.
*Clear Channel-owned WVAZ (V103) in Chicago has become the first affiliate to carry ABC Radio's new syndicated afternoon show from Doug Banks, reports the Chicago Sun Times. 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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