01-17-08 EURxtra: Eddie & Tracey's 'Marriage' Already Over / Venus' Booty

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EDDIE AND TRACEY'S 'MARRIAGE' ALREADY OVER: Couple decides not to legalize union Stateside following Bora Bora ceremony.
*Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds have decided not to move forward with a legal wedding ceremony to follow their "symbolic" exchange of vows in Bora Bora because the couple has called it quits. Read Full Story

DEA AGENTS SUE UNIVERSAL OVER 'AMERICAN GANGSTER': Studio accused of misrepresenting events surrounding two main characters.
*Three former Drug Enforcement Administration agents have filed a $55 million defamation lawsuit against the movie studio that produced "American Gangster," claiming it has ruined the reputations of hundreds of people. Read Full Story

FOXY BROWN WANTS EARLY RELEASE FOR EAR PROBLEM: Rapper asks judge to end sentence early.
*In the midst of her year-long prison sentence for a parole violation, rapper Foxy Brown has asked a New York judge for an early release so she can treat an ear problem she believes will render her completely deaf. Read Full Story

VENUS' BOOTY LANDS TV COMMENTATOR IN TROUBLE: Plus, Serena reprimanded for cursing during second round win at Australian Open.
*The Williams sisters continue their march through the early rounds of the Australian Open in Melbourne, but not without some controversy. Venus Williams' buttocks became the obsession of a television commentator, leading to angry calls from viewers; while Serena's foul mouth during play got her a code violation. Read Full Story

MARION JONES APPEARS VIA SATELLITE ON 'OPRAH ': Track star explains why she lied about steroid use.
*Marion Jones appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Wednesday in her first interview since admitting that she lied about using performance-enhancing drugs throughout her career in track-and-field. Read Full Story

O.J. SIMPSON'S BAIL DOUBLED: Former NFL star reprimanded for violating terms of probation in Las Vegas armed robbery case.
*O.J. Simpson received a verbal dressing down by a Las Vegas judge Wednesday before his $125,000 bail was doubled for attempting to indirectly contact a co-defendant in his armed robbery case. Read Full Story

JOHN SINGLETON IS LATEST WRITERS STRIKE CASUALTY: Director loses production deal at Warner Bros. TV; plus, filmmaker has more 'A Team' details.
*Warner Bros. TV has ended its production deal with director John Singleton as part of a sweeping attempt across all major studios to cut costs due to the writers strike, now in its third month. Read Full Story

PACMAN JONES IN TROUBLE AGAIN: Woman claims he punched her at an Atlanta shake joint.
*An arrest warrant has been sought against trouble-prone NFL cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones by a woman who claims he punched her at an Atlanta strip club. Read Full Story

WESLEY SNIPES WANTS HIS FIRED LAWYER BACK: Actor may have to waive his previous 'ineffective counsel' claim.
*One of two lawyers fired by Wesley Snipes last year during preparation for his tax fraud trial tried to rejoin the actor's legal team Monday, causing the judge to take immediate issue, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

DORM MATRON AT OPRAH SCHOOL GETS TRIAL DATE: Tiny Virginia Makopo to face indecent assault charges in April.
*The dormitory matron at the center of sexual abuse allegations that rocked Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls last year will have her day in court on April 21, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

'ALL MY CHILDREN'S' ANGIE AND JESSE RETURN: Debbie Morgan and Darnell Williams to appear together for first time in 20 years.
*"All My Children" fans take note – the characters of Angie and Jesse will make a return appearance to the ABC soap this month, marking their first scenes together in 20 years. Read Full Story

SHEILA E. PROMOTES NEW GROUP C.O.E.D.: Percussionist teams with online platform to launch contest surrounding first single.
*Sheila E. has chosen the World Wide Web to launch and promote her new group C.O.E.D. (Chronicles of Every Diva) and their first single, "Waters of Life." Read Full Story

LIONEL RICHIE ON BEING A GRANDPA: Singer says he's 'extremely proud' of Nicole following birth of her baby.
*Following the birth of his granddaughter Harlow Winter Kate Madden, singer Lionel Richie has released a statement expressing happiness and pride over his daughter Nicole's new delivery with boyfriend Joel Madden. Read Full Story

DAVID BANNER, ICE CUBE CALL IT A 'COMEBACK': Rappers to star in film directed by Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst.
*Mississippi rapper David Banner will join veteran MC Ice Cube in "The Comeback," a fact-based story about a former high school football star whose niece becomes the first female to play in the Pop Warner league. Read Full Story

QUEEN LATIFAH: The Mad Money Interview with Kam Williams
*Dana Elaine Owens, aka Queen Latifah, was born in East Orange, New Jersey on March 18, 1970. Soon after launching her showbiz career as a human beat-box for the rap group Ladies Fresh, she struck out on her own, releasing All Hail the Queen in 1989, the first of her half-dozen solo albums thus far. Read Full Story

SNOOP DOGG RENEWS HIS WEDDING VOWS: Yes, cameras were rolling to capture it all for his E! reality show.
*More details have emerged regarding the renewal of vows between Snoop Dogg and his wife of 10 years, Shante. Read Full Story

FAT JOE UNABASHEDLY GANGSTER ON NEW ALBUM: Rapper goes all the way there on 'Elephant in the Room.'
*Fat Joe is bringing gangster back with his new album "Elephant in the Room," which is due for release on March 11 via Imperial. Read Full Story

SCOTT STORCH SUED FOR CHILD SUPPORT: Producer accused of keeping $7,500 a month from his baby in Florida.
*Producer Scott Storch is being sued for back child support by the mother of his 1-year-old son, Jalen. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Ike's overdose; Paula's Super Bowl mess; Keys No. 1; 'Step Up 2' soundtrack; Randy's 'Music Club'; Rihanna's bags; Trumpet honorees; Stephen Marley's album.
*The San Diego County Coroner revealed Wednesday that the Dec. 12 death of Ike Turner at his San Marcos home was due to an accidental overdose of cocaine. 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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