01-11-08 EUR: Coroner Issues Findings in the Death of Dr. Donda West

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'FIRST SUNDAY' TAKES COMMUNITY TO CHURCH: Ice Cube and Tracy Morgan team in new big screen dramedy.
*For playwright David E. Talbert’s first time out on the big screen, actor Ice Cube is teamed with funnyman Tracy Morgan in the comedy “First Sunday.” The film follows Durrell (Cube) and LeeJohn (Morgan) in an outlandish plan to steal from a neighborhood church in order to get money to pay off a debt. Read Full Story

CORONER UNCLEAR ABOUT DONDA WEST DEATH: Official report released Thursday is inconclusive.
*A definitive cause of death for Kanye West's mom "could not be determined," said The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office in a statement released Thursday along with its official report, however, multiple factors were listed as possible contributions. Read Full Story

EUR EXCLUSIVE DONDA WEST INFO: You'll HEAR from Diana Pinkney, one of the women who tried to save Dr. West's life.
*As reported in today's EUR, the LA County Coroner's office has issued its official report on the death of Dr. Donda West. In some ways the findings, though inconclusive, will add closure for family members, those who knew her and even the public. Read Full Story

MONICA WELCOMES BABY BOY: R&B singer gives birth Tuesday afternoon to Romello Montez Hill.
*It's a boy for R&B singer Monica, who gave birth Tuesday to her second child with boyfriend Rodney “Rocko” Hill. Read Full Story

LAILA ALI AN 'EARLY' RISER: Former boxer to supplement 'Gladiator' income with CBS' 'Early Show.'
*Laila Ali has booked yet another television gig. The retired boxer and current co-host of NBC's breakout hit "American Gladiators" begins a new job this morning as contributing correspondent to CBS's "The Early Show." Read Full Story

HALLE BERRY HAS HER OWN GOLF TOURNAMENT: Actress partners with Jenesse Center to raise funds for domestic violence victims.
*Halle Berry is lending her name to a golf fundraiser to be held annually by the Jenesse Center, a group that has assisted victims of domestic violence for the past 28 years through services designed to develop solutions and improve their quality of life Read Full Story

DIONNE WARWICK VICTIM OF HOTEL HEIST: Someone plundered more than $100,000 worth of valuables from her nightstand in Rome.
*Dionne Warwick returned to her posh hotel room in Rome Monday to find that $100,000 worth of her jewelry had been stolen, Italian newspapers reported on Wednesday. Read Full Story

THE ART OF WOOING DENZEL: Hollywood execs go through his mother to convince him of being both actor and director of 'Debaters.'
*Denzel Washington agreed to both direct and star in the film "The Great Debaters," but only after months of denied requests from studio boss Harvey Weinstein that culminated in a high stakes pitch meeting between their mothers. Read Full Story

CRANK DAT PREGNANT TEEN RUMOR: Did Soulja Boy knock up a 19-year-old? Plus, rapper's hit single makes digital download history.
*Rumor has it that 17-year-old rapper Soulja Boy Tell'em has gotten a 19-year-old Atlanta resident, however, his producer Michael “Mr. ColliPark” Crooms says the reports are completely false. Read Full Story

TV ONE READY TO BRING 'THE FUNNY': New stand-up comedy series to be hosted by Chris Rock's brother Tony.
*There's some funny business going on at TV One. The network on Wednesday announced a new stand-up comedy series to be hosted by Tony Rock, brother of Chris Rock and former cast member on the sitcom "All of Us." Read Full Story

J.LO TALKS BABIES, TABLOIDS, PRIVACY AND MORE: Singer explains why she took so long to admit pregnancy.
*Jennifer Lopez is finally explaining why she refused to confirm her pregnancy despite multiple reports of baby-related purchases, a sizable baby bump and her tour's costume designer accidentally spilling the beans in an interview. Read Full Story

JAMES BROWN ITEMS TO HIT AUCTION BLOCK: Possessions will be sold; money to go toward taxes owed by estate.
*Items owned by the late Godfather of Soul will be appraised and offered to the public at auction, in part as a way to cover taxes owed by his estate, court appointed trustees told the Associated Press Wednesday. Read Full Story

MOBB DEEP'S PRODIGY HOSPITALIZED: Rapper's jail sentence put on hold as he deals with reported complications from sickle cell.
*Rapper Prodigy, one half of the duo Mobb Deep, was rushed to the hospital Monday night (Jan. 7) from what sources say were complications from sickle cell anemia, reports Allhiphop.com. Read Full Story

BERRY GORDY TO RECEIVE RECORDING ACADEMY HONOR: Motown founder saluted for his impact on the business of music.
*Motown Records founder Berry Gordy will be honored by The Recording Academy at its annual Grammy Salute To Industry Icons event on Sunday, Feb. 10, immediately following the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. Read Full Story

TYSON BECKFORD THE 'SIMON' OF BRAVO GIG: Former model says he has no patience for spoiled contestants.
*Tyson Beckford, host of Bravo's new reality show "Make Me A Supermodel," says he has something special for contestants who aren't willing to put in the work necessary to advance in the competition. Read Full Story

GARY DOURDAN STARS IN BIOPIC OF 'SOLEDAD BROTHER': 'CSI' actor plays civil rights activist George Jackson in new DVD.
*Actor Gary Dourdan spent time away from his hit CBS series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" to star in the Warner Home Video "Black August," which tells the life story of prison activist and "Soledad Brother" author, George L. Jackson. Read Full Story

'THE WIRE'S' OMAR TURNED AWAY FROM PREMIERE PARTY: Bouncer denies him entry because his crew was too deep.
*Actor Michael K. Williams, better known as ruthless gay thug Omar on HBO's "The Wire," found himself unable to get into the premiere party of his own show Friday night because security was tripping. Read Full Story

MAGAZINE STAND: Tyra talks loneliness in Essence; Persia White talks 'Girlfriends' snub in Steppin' Out; Mary J. on beauty in Vibe; 50 Cent/DeNiro cover Vibe special issue.
*Tyra Banks opens up about the loneliness that awaits her at the end of her busy days – which swing between producing/hosting "America's Next Top Model" and her own daytime talk show. " Read Full Story

JURNEE SMOLLET & DENZEL WHITAKER: The Great Debaters Interview with Kam Williams
*In The Great Debaters, Jurnee Smollett and Denzel Whitaker more than hold their own opposite a couple of Academy Award-winners in Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
The Bucket List (PG-13 for profanity and a sexual reference) Oscar-winners Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman co-star in this bittersweet end-of-life saga as terminally-ill cancer patients who make a break from the hospital after compiling a checklist of everything they want to do before kicking the bucket. With Sean Hayes, Beverly Todd and Rowena King. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: New York & Tailor Made; Titans dropped from lawsuit; Kidd's kid?; Oprah's will ignores Stedman?; Ike's lost 'Angels.'
*A VH1 rep is denying reports that TV couple Tiffany "New York" Pollard and George "Tailor Made" Weisgerber have broken up in order to clear the way for a third season of her reality series, "I Love New York 2." 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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