08-28-08 EURxtra: It's Official - Obama Is Democratic Presidential Nominee

EUR Headlines - August 28, 2008

IT'S OFFICIAL AND HISTORICAL: Barack Obama nominated as Democrat's presidential candidate.
*To shouts of "Yes we can," Democrats nominated Barack Obama on Wednesday as their presidential candidate in a historic first for a black American, sending him into battle against Republican John McCain. Read Full Story

BILL CLINTON SAYS OBAMA IS THE MAN!: Former prez put the past behind and heartily backs Democratic nominee; Party unification is complete.
*Former President Bill Clinton offered hearty and unqualified praise for Barack Obama on Wednesday, saying the man who crushed his wife's White House dream was ready to lead America and restore U.S. global leadership. Read Full Story

SUGE KNIGHT JAILED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Cops show up to find ex-mogul standing over girlfriend with knife.
*Las Vegas police said they caught Marion "Suge" Knight in the act of assaulting his girlfriend Wednesday morning and promptly threw him in jail. Read Full Story

JAY-Z OPENS ONE CLUB, CLOSES ANOTHER: Mogul to perform at relaunch of Hollywood Palladium; shuts down Vegas 40/40.
*Jay-Z and a 12-piece band will perform at the historic Hollywood Palladium when the newly-renovated venue on Sunset Blvd. reopens its doors on Oct. 15, reports Billboard. Read Full Story

SOLANGE COPS ATTITUDE OVER NOTHING: Singer complains to news anchor about Jay-Z question that was never asked.
*Solange Knowles tried to check a Las Vegas news anchor for a Jay-Z-related question during their interview – only the question was never asked. Read Full Story

KAREN HUNTER PART 2: Publishing powerhouse has more in store.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*Author/publisher Karen Hunter is using her no-nonsense business acumen to build the beginnings of a publishing empire and beyond. Her 16-year history as a journalist and editor with the “New York Daily News” actually sparked her publishing career. Read Full Story

PAULA ABDUL WELCOMES FOURTH 'IDOL' JUDGE: Rumors had former singer/dancer angry over new woman at the table.
*Paula Abdul says she's thrilled to have a fourth judge added to the table on "American Idol" next season, despite Internet reports that claimed she didn't approve. Read Full Story

M-ROD BACK ON ABC'S 'LOST?': Michelle Rodriguez rumored to be returning to the series this season in a flashback.
*Michelle Rodriguez's character of Ana Lucia Cortez on ABC's "Lost" was last seen betrayed, shot and killed by Michael (Harold Perrineau) in season 2. But word has it that the actress is on the guest star list for the upcoming season. Read Full Story

STRAHAN'S CHILD SUPPORT LOAD RECONSIDERED: Plus, former Giant DE turns down request to end retirement and rejoin team.
*Retired New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan got some rare good news Tuesday in his ongoing divorce from ex-wife, Jean. Read Full Story

WAYMAN TISDALE HAS LOWER LEG AMPUTATED: NBA star-turned-jazz musician had cancerous cyst below right knee.
*Former NBA player Wayman Tisdale revealed on his Web site that he had part of his right leg amputated Monday due to bone cancer, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

SERENA STILL UPSET OVER BAD CALLS: Tennis champ says she'd have more US Open titles if umpires were fair.
*It's no secret that Serena Williams has had terrible luck with bad calls during her years at the US Open. Read Full Story

TIGER WOODS UPDATES HEALTH STATUS: Golfer says 2009 schedule is still up in the air.
*Tiger Woods, who is taking the rest of the year off to recover from knee surgery, says he's not quite sure if he'll be ready on Jan. 27 to defend his title at the Dubai Desert Classic, which takes place at a course he helped to design in the Persian Gulf city. Read Full Story

MEDIATECHNICS TO RESCUE DEATH ROW: Company to purchase business that pulled out of agreement to purchase label.
*Variety is reporting that MediaTechnics, a CD duplication company, has signed a letter of intent to purchase a company that was recently awarded the assets of Death Row Records. Read Full Story

HALLE BERRY JOINS MULTI-NETWORK 'STAND UP': Celeb-saturated TV charity event to raise money for fight against cancer.
*Halle Berry is among the latest round of celebrities to take part in the Sept. 5 multi-network special "Stand Up to Cancer." Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Trouble the Water
By Kam Williams
*On August 28, 2005, with Hurricane Katrina bearing down on the New Orleans, Scott and Kimberly Rivers Roberts made the fateful decision to weather the storm instead of evacuate. Read Full Story

GLORIA REUBEN: The Raising the Bar Interview with Kam Williams
*Born in Toronto on June 9, 1964, Gloria Reuben is the second youngest of a half-dozen children born to her Jamaican, gospel singing mother and her architect father. The pretty prodigy was taught piano at an early age, and would grow up to study theory, technique, ballet and jazz at the Canadian Royal Conservatory. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: MiJac at VMAs?; NBC wins Monday's DNC ratings race; Mos Def investigated for larceny; DMX freed from Miami jail.
*MTV is denying that Britney Spears will perform at its upcoming Video Music Awards, but TMZ.com claims producers have a replacement surprise in store. 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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