02-06-08 EUR: No Clear Super Tuesday Winner in Clinton-Obama Battle

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NO CLEAR WINNER AFTER SUPER TUESDAY FOR DEMS: Still a hot race for delegates between Obama and Clinton; McCain has lead on the Republican side.
*In the Super Tuesday battle for delegates for the Democratic nomination for president, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton battled to a split decision, most experts and pundits agree. Read Full Story

OPRAH, TIGER, JAY-Z AMONG HIGHEST PAID BLACK STARS: Forbes.com releases new list of the 10 richest.
*It's no surprise that Oprah Winfrey tops a new Forbes list that ranks the highest paid African American celebrities in the U.S. Read Full Story

KANYE ENTERS GOOGLE TERRITORY WITH NEW VENTURE: Rapper launches new Internet search engine that comes with goodies.
*Kanye West has teamed with Prodege LLC to launch www.searchwithkanyewest.com, a fan-oriented search engine that rewards users with artist merchandise and prizes. Read Full Story

MIKE & MO'NIQUE LAY OUT THE 'WELCOME' MAT Funny duo co-star in new film
By Kenya M Yarbrough
This weekend, the new film, “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins,” not only welcomes home a character to his family of characters, but it also brings together a crew of hilarious comedians. “Welcome Home” stars Martin Lawrence as talk show host Jenkins who’s made it in Los Angeles and returns to his southern home to visit family. Lawrence is joined by comedians Cedric the Entertainer, Mike Epps, Mo’Nique, and Louis C.K. in the film that proves “going home is no vacation.” Read Full Story

MIJAC'S GRAMMY STANDOFF?: Producers reportedly give in to singer's demands to appear on stage without performing.
*The New York Daily News is reporting that Michael Jackson will not participate in a planned Grammy performance that will include a number of artists featured on his revamped "Thriller" album. Read Full Story

ERYKAH BADU'S ALBUM TO DROP IN TWO PARTS: Part One of 'Nu AmErykah' to drop this month with title '4th World War.'
*It will take at least four months for Erykah Badu's new album "Nu AmErykah" to be released in its entirety. Read Full Story

TONI BRAXTON NAMED AHA SPOKESPERSON: American Heart Association says singer uniquely qualified to tout cardio awareness.
*Toni Braxton began her run as the new spokesperson for the American Heart Association at the kick off of National Heart Month, which was held Thursday at Woman's Day Presents the 5th Annual "The Red Dress Awards" inside Manhattan's Time Warner Center. Read Full Story

BRANDY'S MOM SUES KIM KARDASHIAN: Mama Norwood claims son's ex charged over $120,000 on her credit card without permission.
*Kim Kardashian may have thought she was done with the Norwoods after severing ties with ex-boyfriend Ray-J following their infamous sex tape. Read Full Story

50 CENT DENIES CURSING OUT PARIS HILTON: Rapper's DJ says she was not kicked off the stage in tears as reported.
*A DJ for 50 Cent is denying reports that the rapper made Paris Hilton cry at a pre-Super Bowl concert last weekend by yelling at her to "get the f*** off the stage." Read Full Story

WMG OFFERS $25 MILLION FOR DEATH ROW: Warner Music Group hopes to purchase label's music-related assets.
*Warner Music Group may end up with rights to recordings from Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg if the company gets its wish to purchase music-related assets from Death Row Records. Read Full Story

BARACK OBAMA HELPS REUNITE GRATEFUL DEAD: Surviving members say support of candidate was worth their first reunion in four years.
*Sixties counter-culture band Grateful Dead has joined Oprah Winfrey, Caroline Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, Robert DeNiro and others who have broken their own rules to offer a rare public endorsement for a presidential candidate. Read Full Story

RICKEY SMILEY RADIO SHOW SPREADS TO 9 MARKETS: Comedian syndicated through partnership between Radio One Inc. and REACH Media Inc.
*Syndication One, a joint relationship between Radio One Inc. and REACH Media Inc., has announced the launch of the nationally-syndicated Rickey Smiley Morning Show in nine new markets, including Oklahoma City; Flint, MI and Toledo, OH. Read Full Story

DIDDY URGES YOUNG PEOPLE TO VOTE: Mogul continues effort he started in 2004.
*It has been four years since Sean "Diddy" Combs traveled around the country telling young people to "Vote or Die" under his nonpartisan Citizen Change campaign. Read Full Story

JAY-Z'S CRISTAL BOYCOTT STILL GOING: Rapper says his stand against the champagne has made an impact.
*In 2006, rapper Jay-Z launched a boycott against hip hop's biggest name-dropped bubbly, Cristal, after its association with the rap world was frowned upon in a magazine interview by an executive at champagne house Louis Roederer, which makes the expensive product. Read Full Story

COMPANY SEEKS 'DEMAND' FOR 'GANGSTER' DVD: Venture allows purchase and viewing of Denzel flick via video-on-demand.
*New company Popcorn Home Entertainment is allowing people to purchase a physical DVD copy of "American Gangster" from home by accessing a video-on-demand channel and clicking on the title, reports Variety. Read Full Story

GRAMMYS ADD PRESENTERS BROWN, SOLANGE AND LUDACRIS: Plus, John Legend to duet with Fergie; more special segments announced.
*The Recording Academy has added presenters and released more details about the special performances planned for Sunday's 50th Annual Grammy Award telecast at 9 p.m. on CBS. Read Full Story

'MAKING THE BAND'S' DAY24 TO DROP ALBUM IN MARCH: Danity Kane and Donnie CDs to follow.
*On the heels of revealing that his newly-formed boy band is called Day26, Bad Boy's Sean "Diddy" Combs has announced that the group's first album will be released on March 11 with the Mario Winans-produced first single, "Got Me Going." Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Live and Become (Va, Vis et Deviens)
By Kam Williams
*9 year-old Schlomo (Sirak Sabahat) ended up in Israel in 1985 as part of Operation Moses, a humanitarian airlift of about 8,000 Ethiopian Jews fleeing religious persecution in their native country. Read Full Story

JESSICA ALBA: The Eye Interview with Kam Williams
*Though born in Pomona, California on April 28, 1981, Jessica Maria Alba moved to Biloxi, Mississippi while still an infant when her father was transferred by the military. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Alba likes Obama; Griffin's 'Urban Justice'; Luciano in NY; Clive Davis guest list; Patriots player arrested.
*At the red carpet premiere of her new thriller "The Eye," pregnant actress Jessica Alba was asked by Fox News to reveal which presidential candidate has her vote. 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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