01-15-08 EURxtra: Obama's Got 99 Problems And Bob Johnson is One

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BLIGE, 50 CENT, PERRY, WYCLEF IN STEROID PROBE: New report says singers and rappers among thousands who have either used or received illegal substance.
*Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, Wyclef Jean, Timbaland and Tyler Perry have been named in a steroid trafficking investigation that has exposed just how far its use has traveled beyond the world of sports. Read Full Story

VIVICA A. FOX CLAIMS THERE IS NO SEX TAPE: Actress says if one existed, she'd be trying to profit from it herself.
*Film and TV star Vivica A. Fox is denying that she is the woman featured in a sex tape that has been circulating on the Internet. Read Full Story

WESLEY SNIPES PRAYS BEFORE TAX FRAUD TRIAL: Actor attends service at nearby church before heading to Ocala courthouse.
*Wesley Snipes made sure he was prayed up before attending the first day of his tax fraud trial Monday in Ocala, Florida. Read Full Story

DR. BRIAN EVANS SHEDS LIGHT ON PLASTIC SURGERY: Board-certified Surgeon talks tuck.
*With the recent stories and reports about the dangers of and "addictions" to cosmetic and plastic surgery, plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Evans took time out to talk with EUR's Lee Bailey and discuss plastic surgery in general and clear up some questions about nipping and tucking. Read Full Story

SERENA WILLIAMS REVEALS BROKEN HEART: She also wins her opening match at Australian Open.
*Defending Australian Open champ Serena Williams took the first step in retaining her title Monday with a win over unseeded Australian Jarmila Gajdosova 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the second round. Read Full Story

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEBRON – HERE'S A SPEEDING TICKET: NBA star clocked driving 101 mph in 65 mph zone.
*LeBron James kicked off his 23rd birthday Dec. 30 with an early morning speeding ticket in his home state of Ohio. Read Full Story

LONGORIA, T.O. IN DALLAS QB DRAMA: Eva advises Jessica on girlfriend challenges; Owens cries while defending Romo after playoff upset.
*Eva Longoria has some words of advice for Jessica Simpson. Both ladies have mates who are professional athletes, and both have at one time or another been blamed for a bad performance by their famous sweetheart. Read Full Story

BET HONORS HELD AMIDST PROTESTS OUTSIDE: Stevie, Alicia, Gladys among stars at inaugural event as coalition pickets against negative images.
*Black Entertainment Television threw its inaugural BET Honors ceremony Saturday night in Washington, but it wasn't without controversy. Read Full Story

DAVID TALBERT BRINGS 'BAGGAGE' TO FOX SEARCHLIGHT: Playwright-turned-filmmaker to adapt movie based on his 2005 novel.
*With his inaugural film foray "First Sunday" currently sitting at No. 2 at the box office, playwright-turned-filmmaker David Talbert has secured a home for his follow-up film "Baggage Claim." Read Full Story

NEW BOOK CLAIMS REGGIE BUSH TOOK CASH AT SC: San Diego sports marketer interviewed extensively for 'Tarnished Heisman.'
*In a new book titled "Tarnished Heisman," San Diego Sports marketer Lloyd Lake claims he lined the pockets of former Southern California running back Reggie Bush with nearly $300,000 in cash while he was still in college, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

SHARON LEAL GETS HER 'MEN': Actress lands female lead in comedy opposite Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac.
*The cast of dimension Films comedy "Soul Men" just got a big dose of estrogen. Actress Sharon Leal will join Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac in the Dimensions Film road trip comedy about two bickering former singers. Read Full Story

NAOMI OUT, KERRY IN FOR SPIKE'S 'MIRACLE': Supermodel replaced by "Ray" star in director's upcoming war drama.
*Kerry Washington has replaced model Naomi Campbell in the upcoming Spike Lee film "Miracle at St. Anna," reports Blackfilm.com. Read Full Story

MLK PROGRAMMING SET FOR HOLIDAY: Byron Allen salutes celebs living King's dream; TV One, Starz inBlack offer specials.
*A two-hour Martin Luther King Jr. Day special from Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios has been cleared in 90 percent of the country, while cable networks TV One and Starz InBlack plan to commemorate the holiday with MLK-related specials. Read Full Story

JERMAINE DUPRI GIVES UPDATE ON USHER ALBUM: T-Pain, Cool and Dre among producers for new CD.
*Jermaine Dupri was asked recently by Billboard to explain the holdup regarding Usher's follow-up album to 2004's "Confessions," which set the bar high with 9.4 million copies sold in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan. Read Full Story

MARIO VAN PEEBLES HEADS TO PINE VALLEY: Actor/director to film a run on ABC soap 'All My Children.'
*Mario Van Peebles will join the cast of ABC soap "All My Children" later this month as a prosecutor running for Senate, the network has announced. Read Full Story

MICHAEL CLARKE DUNCAN CATCHES 'SALMON': Actor scores role in film from comedy troupe Broken Lizard.
*Burly actor Michael Clarke Duncan is set to topline comedy troupe Broken Lizard's fifth film, "The Slammin' Salmon," reports Variety. Read Full Story

CASSIE PREPARES NEW ALBUM FOR SPRING: Mentor Ryan Leslie makes room for producers Mario Winans, Bryan Michael Cox and more.
*Cassie will attempt to move past her admittedly sub-par live performances that accompanied the 2006 release of her self-titled debut album with new and more "grown" material for a sophomore release due in the spring. Read Full Story

2008 GOLDEN GLOBES ROUND-UP: Writer's Strike Strips Golden Globes of Pomp and Pizzazz.
*When the actors and directors unions opted to honor the picket line in support of the striking writers, this meant that the 65th Annual Golden Globes would be gutted of its essential appeal. For once you strip away the glitz and glamour of the red carpet arrivals and all the breathless acceptance speeches by Hollywood icons, what do you have left but a simple announcement of the winners. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: The Orphanage (El Orfanato) Headline: Shades of Pan’s Labyrinth in Supernatural Suspense Flick from Spain
By Kam Williams
*A year ago, Pan's Labyrinth, a magical blend of surrealism and WWII saga won three Academy Awards, plus nominations in the Foreign Film and Original Screenplay categories. Now, that masterpiece's writer/director, Guillermo del Toro, has served as producer of a horror picture rather reminiscent of his own escapist fairy tale. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Marion on 'Oprah,' Diggs ABC deal done; Beyonce goes Bollywood; 'Legend' still on top; Snoop's Penthouse gig; Ben-Ari honored; Rashida & John back on; all-black 'Cat'; Kelly's tour.
*Marion Jones will visit the "Oprah Winfrey Show" Wednesday to discuss the legal issues that led to her six-month jail sentence for lying about steroid use and committing check fraud. 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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