08-26-08 EURextra: Michelle Obama Addresses DNC / Jodeci's Hot Mess

EUR Headlines - August 26, 2008

MICHELLE OBAMA ADDRESSES DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION: Goal was to show skeptics that her husband is a real American.
*Last night in Denver, Michelle Obama declared "I love this country" as she sought to reassure the nation that she and her husband Barack share Americans' bedrock values and belief in a dream of a better future. Read Full Story

OPRAH GATHERING GOLD MEDALISTS FOR 9/11 SHOW?: Plus, TV host reportedly rents a home for $50,000/wk near Denver.
*Word has it that Oprah Winfrey is trying to feature every single American Olympic gold medalist from the Beijing Games for a broadcast of her talk show to air on Sept. 11. Read Full Story

NOW, ON THE EURCAST: Hear from Vivica A Fox on her new VH1 series 'Glam God' and meet the TV One team covering the Democratic National Convention at the 'Afterparty.'
On this EURcast, Vivica A. Fox talks about her new VH1 competition series "Glam God," where 12 contestants compete to become the next big celebrity stylist. Also, we'll meet the team covering the Democratic National Convention this week for "TV One Live: DNC Afterparty." Read Full Story

JODECI LITERALLY FALLS APART IN AUSTRALIA: Jo-Jo passes out in mid-song; K-Ci ignores him and keeps singing.
*It was a hot Feenin mess in Australia Saturday during a Jodeci concert that ended up with Dalvin DeGrate not showing up at all, Jo-Jo passing out mid-song and K-Ci continuing to perform around his brother's motionless body. Read Full Story

MCCAIN TRIES TYING OBAMA TO MADONNA MONTAGE: Campaign says celebs supporting Obama have no boundaries.
*John McCain's campaign lashed out against a video montage displayed during Madonna's UK concert Saturday that showed the Republican presidential candidate grouped with such men as Adolf Hitler and Robert Mugabe. Read Full Story

SERENA WILLIAMS JUMPS IN WTA RANKINGS: Also, Williams sisters to promote Oreo Double Stuf – (stuff, with one "f") – cookies.
*Serena Williams scoots her way up to No. 3 in the WTA rankings, which were announced on Monday ahead of the U.S. Open. Read Full Story

BRAXTON, SAPP, GREENE TO GO 'DANCING': New cast announced for ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars,' beginning Sept. 22.
*It's official, Toni Braxton and Warren Sapp are confirmed members of the new cast of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars," which debuts Sept. 22 with 13 celebrities vying to become a ballroom dance champion. Read Full Story

BLACK WOMAN TO HEAD NY BOXING COMMISSION: Gov. David Paterson selects veteran judge Melvina Lathan.
*New York has its first-ever female African-American boxing commissioner, thanks to Gov. David Patterson. Read Full Story

LATE NIGHT COMICS SPLIT ON OBAMA: McCain and Hillary Clinton get brunt on broadcast TV; but cable favors poking fun at Illinois senator.
*Late night talk show hosts have pretty much left Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama alone during the election season, saving their ammunition instead for his rivals – Republican nominee John McCain and former primary foe Hillary Clinton. Read Full Story

DEATH ROW SALE FALLS THROUGH: Global Music Group’s $24 million dollar acquisition has been terminated.
*Death Row Records remains on the market today following the termination of a $24 million acquisition by Global Music Group in June, reports Allhiphop.com. Read Full Story

SNOOP TO STEP UP CLOTHING LINE PRESENCE: Rapper to promote product across multiple properties.
*Snoop Dogg is about to focus a great deal of attention to the promotion of his clothing line, Rich & Infamous. Read Full Story

KANYE, T-PAIN, AKON SUPPORT NEGRO LEAGUES: Rappers part of compilation CD to benefit museum in Kansas City.
*Rappers Kanye West, T-Pain and Akon are helping to raise money for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum by appearing on "True to the Game," a CD of hip hop and R&B songs due Oct. 21 from Pyramid/Fontana/Universal. Read Full Story

ESPN'S STUART SCOTT INTERVIEWS OBAMA: SportsCenter segment to rerun this morning at 9 and tonight at 11.
*Barack Obama got his "boo-yow" on last week. The Democratic presidential nominee sat down with ESPN anchor Stuart Scott for a one-on-one "game/conversation" that debuted yesterday and will rerun this morning at 9 and tonight at 11. Read Full Story

SAM MOORE FILLS IN FOR ISAAC HAYES AT CONCERT: Billy Paul also on hand for tribute to late soul icon.
*R&B legend Sam Moore was an eleventh hour replacement to headline the Sunset Junction Festival in Los Angeles, which was to feature Isaac Hayes and his band before his death on Aug. 10. Read Full Story

TERRENCE HOWARD DISCUSSES STALKING SONG: Track on actor's debut album about spying on wife after split.
*Terrence Howard tells the New York Times that a song on his debut album, "Shine Through It," is about the ways in which he stalked his ex-wife immediately following their split. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: What Happens in Vegas ...
By Kam Williams
*New Yorker Joy McNally (Cameron Diaz) has just been unceremoniously dumped by her fiancé at a surprise birthday party she threw for him. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: I.O.U.S.A. (One Nation. Under Stress. In Debt.)
By Kam Williams
*Irrational exuberance to the contrary, all you have to do is look around to see that America is in the midst of a worsening recession. 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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