02-01-08 EUR: Obama & Clinton Face Off in Hollywood / R. Kelly Suit Filed

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OBAMA AND CLINTON FACE OFF: Dem candidates have first one on one debate.
The set-up for the debate mimicked that of a heavyweight bout in Vegas, though the debate some were looking for did not occur. The commentator seemingly gave their “weight and stats” as they stepped on stage as though we’d see nothing shy of an Ali/Frasier rematch as we ready for, what is popularly called Super Tuesday. Read Full Story

R. KELLY SUED AFTER MISSING CONCERT FOR COURT: Minneapolis promoter says singer 'never intended' to perform Target Center gig anyway.
*A Minneapolis concert promoter is suing R. Kelly for missing a scheduled performance at the Target Center, even though his absence occurred because he was ordered to appear in court that day under threat of arrest. Read Full Story

MIKE TYSON CANCELS RADIO VISIT IN S.A.: Station's switchboard flooded with complaints about his rape conviction.
*Mike Tyson's visit to South Africa took another hit Wednesday after his scheduled appearance at a radio station was met with so many complaints that his camp opted to scrap the visit. Read Full Story

TIGER WOODS COMMENTS ON OBAMA: Plus, presidential hopeful endorsed by conservative NY Post.
*Speaking to reporters at the Dubai Desert Classic Wednesday, Tiger Woods expressed how impressed he is with Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. Read Full Story

DID ADVERTISER PULLOUT CAUSE BET TO DROP 'B-GIRLS?': McDonalds complained about section on Web site and poof, it's gone.
*MediaPost.com is reporting that McDonalds asked BET to remove its ads from a section of their Web site titled "B-Girls," which encouraged women to send in appealing photos of themselves, with many featuring risqué clothing and suggestive poses. Read Full Story

ROMEO HAS SEASON-ENDING KNEE INJURY: Master P's son hurt during first high school basketball game of the year.
*Master P's son Romeo Miller, a senior at Beverly Hills High School, suffered a serious knee injury during the opening game that has sidelined him for the entire season. Read Full Story

MONTEL WILLIAMS CALLS IT QUITS: Syndicated talk show to end run after 17 years on the air.
*Montel Williams says 17 years is enough. The talk show host has announced that his syndicated "Montel Williams Show" will take its final bow at the end of this season. Read Full Story

TRUTV HANDS DOWN RULING TO STAR JONES REYNOLDS: Guilty of bad ratings!; Host out of a job.
*Star Jones Reynolds' TruTV show just got axed after only six months on the air according to reports. The last episode will be today, Friday, February 1. Read Full Story

ZOE SALDANA TALKS STAR TREK: Actress discusses Uhura role and meeting Nichelle Nichols for the first time.
*Blackfilm.com has a lengthy Q&A with Zoe Saldana about her role as the iconic Uhura on the forthcoming Star Trek film. Read Full Story

CELEBS AND THEIR SUPER BOWL QUOTES: Ice T, Gabrielle Union weigh in on Sunday's big showdown.
*Gabrielle Union, the former wife of an NFL player, was asked at a recent Super Bowl event to predict who would win the match up between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants this weekend in Phoenix. Read Full Story

SNOOP DOGG'S UK BAN STILL IN EFFECT: Rapper loses bid to have order overturned.
*Snoop Dogg's attempt to get back on the U.K.'s good side has failed. Read Full Story

NEW RUMORS SURROUND EDDIE AND MEL B: Source claims to know why actor had vehemently denied that Angel Iris was his.
*Gossip writer Janet Charlton is quoting a source who "volunteered some info" as to why Eddie Murphy has been so cold toward his ex-girlfriend Melanie Brown and their baby, Angel Iris. Read Full Story

JESSE ANGRY OVER UMPIRE BACKGROUND CHECKS: Rev. Jackson puts MLB on blast for its KKK questions.
*Major League Baseball has become the latest target of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who lashed out against the organization for sending investigators to the hometowns of umpires to ask neighbors questions that include whether the ump belongs to the Ku Klux Klan. Read Full Story

COMCAST CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Cable company to feature special On-Demand programming.
*Comcast Corporation will offer special On Demand services throughout February in honor of Black History Month. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Ellen does gospel; Tyra's Alba shower; double Diddy; 'Black to the Future'; UrSession.com; MLK memorial; Coach Beyonce.
*Ellen DeGeneres performed the opening monologue of her talk show Thursday backed by the rousing Tribe of Judah gospel choir. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
The Eye (PG-13 for violence, terror and disturbing content) Jessica Alba stars in this remake of the 2002 horror flick from Hong Kong about a blind violinist haunted by frightening visions after her sight is restored by a double corneal transplant operation. With Parker Posey, Francois Chau and Chloe Moretz. Read Full Story

EUR TV SERIES REVIEW: African American Lives 2
By Kam Williams
*A year ago, Harvard Professor Henry Louis “Skip” Gates hosted a groundbreaking series on which he and eight other African-American icons explored their roots via a combination of genealogical and DNA research. The show was so successful, that PBS has brought Skip back along with eleven new recruits curious about their roots. 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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