02-13-08 EUR: Barack Obama Wins Again / Aretha Offended By Beyonce
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BARACK OBAMA WINS AGAIN!: Illinois senator now leads Hillary Clinton in delegates, but ...
*It's beginning to look like a case of "Hillary who?" Another day of Democratic primaries and another Barack Obama clean sweep. Obama moved past Hillary Rodham Clinton in the race for Democratic convention delegates Tuesday as he swept primary elections in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, the so called Potomac Primaries. Read Full Story

ARETHA OFFENDED BY BEYONCE'S TINA TURNER INTRO: Franklin upset over use of the word 'Queen.'
*Aretha Franklin says she didn't appreciate Beyonce referring to Tina Turner as "the queen" before the duo's fiery performance at the Grammy's Sunday night. Read Full Story

WHATCHOO TALKIN' 'BOUT 'MARRIED?!': Gary Coleman says he secretly tied the knot in August.
*Actor Gary Coleman has announced that he is off the market, ladies. The 40-year-old star of "Diff'rent Strokes" exchanged vows with 22-year-old Shannon Price on Aug. 28 after the two crossed paths on the set of a movie called "Church Ball." Read Full Story

HIP-HOP MEDIA DEVIL OR HIP-HOP ANGEL?: The Source's Dave Mays now has a 'Monsta' of a story to tell.
*Dave Mays, the founder and one time co-owner of "The Source," has experienced one heck of a fall from grace starting in 2006 when The Source Entertainment's board of directors terminated him from his position as that entity's CEO after revenues from the magazine suffered a sharp decline. But things are looking up for the Harvard alum. He bounced back with a weekly mag appropriately christened "Hip-Hop Weekly" and just this week he launched a new monthly vehicle named "Monsta." Read Full Story

'GIRLFRIENDS' MAY RUN CLIPS AS 'PROPER SENDOFF': CW officially announces cancellation; other networks announce post-strike decisions.
*After opting to cancel its long-running sitcom "Girlfriends" and scrapping production on the remaining 9 shows of its scheduled 22 this year, the CW is reportedly considering ways to give the show "a proper sendoff," perhaps via a clip show, reports Variety. Read Full Story

XM RADIO ADDS MICHAEL JACKSON CHANNEL: Quincy Jones to preside over temporary effort next month.
*It's all Michael Jackson all the time on a new XM Radio channel that will debut next month in honor of the singer's "Thriller" album turning the big 2-5. Read Full Story

GAME SENTENCED TO 60 DAYS IN JAIL: Rapper pleads no contest in firearm case.
*The Game was handed a 60-day jail sentence Monday after pleading no contest to felony possession of a firearm in a school zone, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

RON ISLEY PRISON SENTENCE UPHELD: Court rejects argument that singer is too old for 37-month stint.
*At age 66 and in poor health after suffering a minor stroke in 2004, an appellate court ruled that Ronald Isley must carry out his entire 37-month federal prison sentence for tax evasion. Read Full Story

LENNY KRAVITZ HOSPITALIZED WITH BRONCHITIS: Rocker sidelined in midst of publicity tour for new album.
*Timing couldn't have been worse for Lenny Kravitz. The rocker is currently sidelined by a nasty case of bronchitis that has temporarily shut down the rigorous promotional blitz for his new album, "It's Time For a Love Revolution." Read Full Story

USHER'S WIFE ADDRESSES SCIENTOLOGY RUMORS: Tameka Foster laughs at the thought; says she 'can't even spell it.'
*Usher and his wife Tameka Foster were among the guests at a post-Grammy party hosted by L.A. Reid when Fox411 columnist Roger Friedman approached the couple about rumors that she is a Scientologist and only married Ursh to bring him in to the sect. Read Full Story

SHUT UP AND DRIVE…CAREFULLY: Rihanna involved in minor car accident at Grammy after party.
*Hours after receiving her Best Rap/Sung Collaboration Grammy award, Rihanna was involved in a little fender bender while outside of L.A. Reid's Grammy afterparty in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

GOODING'S OSCAR SCISSOR-KICK TOPS LIST: VH1 ranks greatest moments in Academy Awards History.
*When it comes to Oscar moments, Cuba Gooding Jr.'s spastic 1997 acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor ranked above all else on a new countdown from VH1. Read Full Story

C-MILLER LOSES BID TO DISMISS MURDER CASE: Rapper tried to argue that original grand jury was tainted.
*Rapper Corey "C-Murder" Miller will stand trial for murder on June 9 as scheduled after his bid to have the case dismissed was rejected by a judge. Read Full Story

MIJAC MOONWALKS FROM GRAMMY APPEARANCE?: Rep for the entertainer said the segment 'was too last minute.'
*Michael Jackson's scheduled Grammy appearance that never happened is being blamed on a last minute "panic attack," according to the New York Daily News' Rush & Malloy. Read Full Story

LUTHER CAMPBELL GETS REAL WITH VH1: Rap impresario stars in reality show about balancing work and family.
*VH1 has picked up a family-oriented reality show from rap mogul Luther Campbell and will begin airing the series in July, reports Allhiphop.com. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Why Did I Get Married? - Read on to see how you can WIN the DVD!
*Every year, four affluent married couples take a break from their hectic schedules to share a weeklong vacation together. Best friends since college, their annual getaway this go-round is to a luxurious lodge nestled in the snow-capped Rocky Mountains. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Obama statue; Kanye's 'Lights'; Oyelowo plays 'Chess'; Denzel scouts; Katt's rain'; Grammy ratings; Bubba's deal; Lupe's jackets' Bobby sleepwalks.
*A wax figure of Illinois senator Barack Obama made its debut Monday at Madame Tussauds in Washington D.C. 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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