02-26-08 EUR: Donda West Law Proposed / Whoopi Hurt Over Oscar Snub

EUR Headlines

'DONDA WEST LAW' TO BE PROPOSED IN CALI: Bill would require patients to get medical clearance before undergoing plastic surgery.
*A California Assemblywoman is sponsoring new legislation that would require all patients receiving elective plastic surgery to receive clearance from a licensed doctor. Read Full Story

JAY-Z SUED FOR $5 BILLION IN REPARATIONS CASE: Man claims mogul's tie to new Nets arena in Brooklyn also links him to slave trade.
*The New York Observer is reporting that Brooklyn activist Clive Campbell is suing Jay-Z, developer Bruce Ratner and Barclays bank for $5 billion in a "claim of lien" action that seeks the money for slavery reparations. Read Full Story

WHOOPI LEFT OUT OF OSCAR HOST MONTAGE: Actress is really hurt over omission; addresses it on 'The View.'
*Why wasn't Whoopi Goldberg included in a montage of Oscar hosts during Sunday night's Academy Award telecast? After all, the woman has served as mistress of ceremonies four times. Read Full Story

THE EURCAST WITH VIVICA A. FOX: Aunt Viv has a message for Internet gossip bloggers; Plus: Sheryl Lee Ralph
*In this EURcast, Vivica A. Fox, star of the new film "Cover," has a special message for the Internet bloggers who gossip about her every move. Also, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph explains why in the world she would agree to appear on the VH1 series, "Flavor of Love." Read Full Story

DIDDY TO OUTFIT J.LO'S BABIES: Rapper said he'll send basket of Sean Jean gear to the newborns.
*Jennifer Lopez's newborn twins can expect a special gift basket from their mama's ex-boyfriend. Read Full Story

JILL SCOTT SAYS HER BOOBS ARE BITTERSWEET: Singer talks about challenges of finding the right bra.
*Jill Scott is the first to tell you that her chest area is both a blessing and a curse. "I have large breasts," she tells The Associated Press in a recent interview. "I've been blessed with them, and I need something that can support (them)." Read Full Story

DR. DRE EXPANDS INTO LIQUOR BUSINESS: Producer to launch own brand of cognac and vodka.
*Dr. Dre has announced a partnership with Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd to develop and market his own line of premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including his own brand of cognac and sparkling vodka. Read Full Story

EUGENE ROBINSON VS. BILL O'REILLY: Columnist angered over Fox News host's 'lynch' remark regarding Michelle Obama.
*Columnist Eugene Robinson is upset with Fox News host Bill O'Reilly for using the word "lynching" in reference to Michelle Obama and her recent comments that were viewed by some conservatives as unpatriotic. Read Full Story

TURK WITHDRAWS GUILTY PLEA: Court says rapper did not have full knowledge and understanding of what he was admitting to.
*A Tennessee appeals court has allowed former Hot Boys member Turk to withdraw his guilty plea for attempted murder, ruling he had entered his plea without the full knowledge and understanding of what he was doing, according to Memphis newspaper The Commercial Appeal. Read Full Story

JAMIE FOXX AS MIKE TYSON? Boxer said he has spoken with Oscar winner to portray him in life story.
*Former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson is trying to bring his life story to the big screen and says he wants Jamie Foxx to step into the title role. Read Full Story

SMILEY, WAL-MART TEAM FOR TRAVELING MUSEUM: Joint effort to feature African American documents, artifacts, music and more.
*Wal-Mart is sponsoring a new traveling museum exhibition organized by veteran journalist Tavis Smiley that will feature documents, artifacts, music, and cultural memorabilia that highlight every period of U.S. history. Read Full Story

JAY-Z'S NEW ROCAWEAR ADS UNDER FIRE: Models are the family of Sean Bell. Company accused of trying to influence jury.
*A new ad for Jay-Z's Rocawear clothing line featuring the family of an unarmed man allegedly shot and killed by three police officers has been accused by a law enforcement group of attempting to influence the jury in an upcoming trial. Read Full Story

JASMYNE CANNICK'S Q&A: Felicia 'Snoop' Pearson is Black, Female, and Out in Hollywood.
*There are plenty of Black lesbian and bisexual women in Hollywood, but it’s a rare thing to find an openly gay Black actress in Hollywood ... who’s working. She may not be as celebrated by mainstream gay America as the cast of Showtime’s “L Word” series is, but Felicia Pearson has garnered a nationwide fan base with her role as Felicia “Snoop” Pearson in HBO’s “The Wire.” Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Desert Bayou
By Kam Williams
*In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the mainstream media flooded the airwaves with reports about how the displaced residents of the Gulf Region were being welcomed with open arms by fellow Americans all across the country. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Tracey and Rocco; Donna Summer returns; worst Oscar ratings ever; 'Tiger Tiger Woods Yall.'
*It appears as if Tracey Edmonds has moved on from Eddie Murphy and the "spiritual wedding" fiasco. 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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