09-02-08 EURxtra: Obama Says Leave Palin's Pregnant Daughter Alone

EUR Headlines - September 2, 2008

OBAMA: 'LEAVE PALIN'S PREGNANT DAUGHTER ALONE': Plus, Van Halen's mad at McCain; Miss Alaska winner; Fat Joe blasts Daddy Yankee.
*While the country was focused on tracking Hurricane Gustav's path through the Gulf Coast yesterday, John McCain's camp announced that the unmarried, 17-year-old daughter of his running mate is five months pregnant. Read Full Story

DETROIT MAYOR OFFERS TO LEAVE OFFICE: Kilpatrick also says he'll pay fine and perform community service in exchange for zero jail time.
*The Detroit News is reporting that Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is offering to plead guilty to one or two felonies, leave office, pay a fine and restitution and perform community service – all on the condition that he does not go to jail, a source close to his legal team said Sunday. Read Full Story

HALLE'S DAUGHTER MAKES PUBLIC DEBUT: Photos of Nahla, mama and grandma at L.A. Zoo hit the Internet.
*The public is just now getting its first look at Halle Berry's 5-month-old daughter Nahla, who was snapped by a photographer Saturday as she sat in the arms of her mom while touring the Los Angeles Zoo. Read Full Story

FUNERAL HELD FOR DR. DRE'S SON: Friday's service took place at church in Glendale, Calif.
*Music producer Dr. Dre served as a pallbearer at the funeral of his 20-year-old son Andre Young, Jr., who was found dead last Saturday by his mother at their home in Woodland Hills, Calif. Read Full Story

THE GAME HIT WITH ASSAULT CHARGES: Rapper back in the system over alleged funeral scrap with cousin.
*The Game was recently charged with criminal battery for allegedly punching his cousin at a family funeral. Read Full Story

SOLANGE SAYS SHE STANDS BY HER RANT: Singer explains weird reaction to Fox News reporter during satellite interview.
*Solange is defending her behavior during a live satellite interview last week in which she reprimanded a local Fox anchor in Las Vegas over a question that was never asked. Read Full Story

SPIKE LEE WANTS THAT DUBAI MONEY: Director eyes region to possibly help fund future films.
*Spike Lee says there's an untapped source of movie financing in the eastern Arabian emirate Dubai that he plans to make full use of in the future. Read Full Story

USHER ALREADY EYEING SUPER BOWL GIG: Singer booked to perform at Thursday's NFL kickoff concert.
*Usher, who is helping to launch the new NFL season on Thursday, hopes to close out the league's 2008-09 run as well with a plum gig at Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa Bay. Read Full Story

ETHERIDGE CONTINUES OBAMA LOVE: Rocker shares Thursday night's experience with concert crowd following day.
*Twenty-four hours after Barack Obama electrified thousands of people at Denver's Invesco Field and millions worldwide while accepting the Democratic Party's nomination for President, supporter Melissa Etheridge was still floating on cloud nine. Read Full Story

BLACK DELEGATES DWINDLING AT GOP CONVENTION: Current event has fewest African American representation in 40 years.
*One thing becomes glaringly apparent while scanning the floor of this week's Republican National Convention in Minneapolis/St. Paul. It's very white. Read Full Story

PBS' 'LENS' ROLLS OUT NEW SEASON: Terrence Howard-hosted run includes films about 'Chicago 10' and gang violence in Los Angeles.
*The Emmy Award-winning weekly PBS series "Independent Lens" returns in October with a brand new lineup of documentaries, once again hosted by Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard. Read Full Story

RICKY WILLIAMS CONTRACT EXTENDED: Dolphins running back to play through 2009-10 season.
*The Miami Dolphins are showing a little faith in their impulsive running back Ricky Williams by signing him up for two more seasons and praying that this time he'll actually play out his contract. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Maria Bethania: Music Is Perfume
By Kam Williams
*Maria Bethania is a legendary Brazilian singer whose siren call has stirred the souls of her fellow countrymen for decades. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Traitor
By Kam Williams
*Provided you haven’t seen the trailer for Traitor, you’re likely to enjoy this edge-of-your-seat political potboiler immeasurably. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Trenyce 'Misbehavin'; Lillias White in NYC; Diddy headlines CTV Festival; Travis McCoy 'kissed a girl'; visas stop Eddy Grant.
*Season Two “American Idol” finalist Trenyce has been cast in the forthcoming revival tour of "Ain't Misbehavin," joining fellow "Idol" veterans Ruben Studdard and Frenchie Davis. 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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