01-25-08 EUR: Shaq's Monthly Financial Budget is a Whopper

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BEYONCE, MARY J. OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED FOR GRAMMYS: Also, Aretha in special gospel segment; The Time to reunite.
*While the Recording Academy has officially announced that Beyonce will sing at next month's 50th Annual Grammy Awards, there was no mention of Tina Turner being part of the performance, as reports have suggested. Read Full Story

SUGE KNIGHT CAUGHT IN GANG INJUNCTION: Judge asked to ban Death Row co-founder and Mob Piru members from gathering in Compton.
*In addition to his financial woes, Death Row Records co-founder Marion "Suge" Knight may soon be forbidden to hang in public with his Blood homies in the CPT. Read Full Story

SHAQ'S MONTHLY FINANCIAL BUDGET EXPOSED: Baller pays $1500 per month for cable; $17,000 monthly for clothes.
*Shaquille O'Neal's monthly financial statement, filed as part of his divorce case in Florida, was obtained by the TV show "Extra" and posted on their Web site for all to see. Read Full Story

THE UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND SALUTES SMOKEY ROBINSON: The 'Poet of Motown' is honored on annual TV fund drive.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
“UNCF has always been my favorite charity and to be honored by them is truly an honor,” Robinson told EUR’s Lee Bailey. “I’m truly overwhelmed. I’ve been to several of the programs where they’ve honored other people; Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and I just feel honored to be in that company.” Read Full Story

LIL WAYNE SERVED WHILE IN JAIL: Rapper handed legal docs regarding Bentley lawsuit while detained on drug charges in Yuma, Ariz.
*It just keeps getting worse for Lil Wayne. While sitting in a Yuma, Ariz jail cell Wednesday, the rapper was served legal documents pertaining to a lawsuit regarding his 1999 Bentley Arnage. Read Full Story

BROADWAY'S 'COLOR PURPLE' TO CLOSE FEB. 24: Producer Oprah Winfrey comments.
*Producers announced Thursday that the Broadway musical The Color Purple, which officially opened Dec. 1, 2005 at the Broadway Theatre, will take its final bow on Feb. 24. Read Full Story

DANNY GLOVER CONVICTED OF TRESPASSING: Actor caught in Niagara Falls legal system following protest for hotel workers.
*Danny Glover will be sentenced in Canada next month following his conviction Thursday for trespassing in a Niagara Falls, Ontario hotel, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

YING YANG TWINS HEAD TO 'DR. PHIL': Rappers to appear on show debating issue of sagging pants.
*Dr. Phil will get a visit form Atlanta rap duo the Ying Yang Twins this month for a show debating the urban fashion trend of sagging pants. Read Full Story

KRS-ONE RELAUNCHES 'STOP THE VIOLENCE': New agenda to move beyond black on black crime.
*In response to prevalent societal ills within the African American community, rapper KRS-One has decided to revive his Stop the Violence movement with a new slate of participants and an updated vision. Read Full Story

STEVIE WONDER, KEYSHIA COLE BOOKED FOR N.O. JAZZ FEST: Annual event set for April and May at Fair Grounds Race Course.
*Stevie Wonder, Keyshia Cole and the Roots are among the diverse slate of artists to perform at the New Orleans' annual Jazz & Heritage Festival, to be held April 25-27 and May 1-4 at the city's Fair Grounds Race Course. Read Full Story

CUBE'S 'COMEBACK' ANNOUNCES FULL CAST: Keke Palmer joined by Tasha Smith, Jill Marie Jones and more.
*Keke Palmer has now officially been announced as the actress who will play Pop Warner's first female quarterback in Ice Cube's upcoming sports drama, tentatively titled "Comeback." Read Full Story

'THE WIRE'S' LANCE REDDICK ON FOX'S 'FRINGE': Pilot follows FBI agent working paranormal unit.
*Actor Lance Reddick, currently starring as Lt. Cedric Daniels on HBO's "The Wire," has been cast as one of three leads in Fox's upcoming sci-fi drama "Fringe," according to the Hollywood Reporter. Read Full Story

RICHARDS, REUBEN SET THE 'BAR': Steven Bochco's new legal drama to air on TNT.
*"E.R." grad Gloria Reuben and "Angel" standout J. August Richards have roles in Steven Bochco's pilot "Raising the Bar," a legal drama that was just picked up for series development by TNT. Read Full Story

MORE GOSSIP SURROUNDS EDDIE/TRACEY SPLIT: Page Six says Edmonds called it off because actor became 'physically intimidating.'
*The New York Post's Page Six is reporting more hearsay surrounding the sudden breakup of Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds just before their scheduled U.S. wedding. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
How She Move (PG-13 for profanity, sexuality and drug use) Inspirational dance saga about a promising high school student (Rutina Wesley) who has to return to her crime-infested 'hood when her parents can no longer afford the tuition at the exclusive prep school she'd been attending. Co-starring Tre Armstrong and Melanie Nicholls-King, with cameos by Keyshia Cole and DeRay Davis. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: How She Move
By Kam Williams
Raya Green's (Rutina Wesley) dreams of becoming a doctor seem to be dashed when her elder sister dies of a drug overdose. Sadly, the tragedy leaves her already overworked, West Indian parents so strapped financially that they can no longer afford the tuition, room and board at her exclusive prep school. Read Full Story

GLYNN TURMAN TO RECEIVE HONOR AT SAN DIEGO FEST: Actor awarded for his contributions to African American cinema.
*The 2008 San Diego Black Film Festival will award actor Glynn Turman its Award of Merit, which is presented to African American filmmakers and actors whose work is pioneering and embodies greatness and longevity. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Bobby is alive; Zo & Magic's 8-Ball Challenge; 'Gangster' nods; Karibu closes; Katt's DVD.
*Bobby Brown's rep Stephanie Abdullah contacted EURweb yesterday to put an end to Internet rumors stating that the singer had died. 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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