09-04-08 EURxtra: Palin Mocks Obama; McCain Accepts Nomination

EUR Headlines - September 4, 2008

PALIN MAKES HER MOVE BY MOCKING OBAMA; Also, McCain claims Republican presidential nomination.
*Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claimed her historic spot as the Republican Party's vice presidential nominee Wednesday night, uncorking a smiling, sarcastic attack on Barack Obama and winning cheers of acceptance and approval after a tumult-filled first week on the national stage. Read Full Story

LEBRON JAMES SUBJECT OF NEW DOCUMENTARY: NBA star in Toronto this weekend for premiere of 'More Than a Game.'
*Fresh from his gold medal run as part of the U.S. basketball team in the Beijing Olympics, NBA star LeBron James will visit the Toronto International Film Festival this weekend for the debut of "More Than A Game," a documentary chronicling his rise to stardom. Read Full Story

AKON TO STAND TRIAL FOR FAN-TOSSING: Artist charged with harassment and endangering welfare of a child.
*Akon has been ordered to stand trial in Fishkill, NY on charges stemming from a June 2007 concert in which he was shown throwing a teenage fan offstage, resulting in another fan suffering a concussion. Read Full Story

SANDY 'PEPA' DENTON WRITES TELL-ALL: Book details past relationships, fights and domestic violence.
*A new book by Sandy (Pepa) Denton of the rap duo Salt-n-Pepa reveals details about her personal life highlighted by a number violent episodes where she was both the victim and perpetrator. Read Full Story

YOUNG JEEZY REGISTERS TO VOTE: Move tied to promotion of his new album 'The Recession.'
*According to new statistics released this week, eight million U.S. blacks aged 18 and over are still not registered to vote. Young Jeezy plans to reduce that number today by at least one. Read Full Story

OPRAH TAPES OLYMPIC SHOW: More than 150 gold medalists from Beijing filmed in Chicago for Sept. 8 season premiere.
*Oprah Winfrey welcomed home more than 150 U.S. Olympic medal winners on Wednesday as part of her talk show's 23rd season premiere. Read Full Story

WHO IS THAT KISSING STAR JONES? Former 'View' co-host snapped with new chef boyfriend at the U.S. Open.
*Photographs of Star Jones and her new man kissing in the stands of the U.S. Open last weekend hit the Internet yesterday morning. Read Full Story

SPIKE LEE BRINGS 'MIRACLE' TO TORONTO: New movie part of annual film festival ending Sept. 13.
*Spike Lee says he hopes the Toronto International Film Festival [TIFF] debut of his World War II drama "Miracle at St. Anna," will be met with the same acclaim and enthusiasm given to his Hurricane Katrina documentary, "When the Levees Broke." Read Full Story

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS TO HONOR STEVIE WONDER: Music legend to receive Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
*The Library of Congress will award Stevie Wonder with its second Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, which honors an artist whose work transcends musical styles to bring diverse listeners together and foster mutual understanding. Read Full Story

MUGABE MAKES IT RAIN ON ZIMBABWE OLYMPIANS: Leader gives $148,000 to athletes; the biggest chunk going to swimmer.
*Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe gave out $148,000 to the nation's Olympic athletes, with $100,000 alone went to world record-holding swimmer Kirsty Coventry. Read Full Story

FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR'S HOME BURGLARIZED: Seven million in jewels stolen; boxer offers cash reward for any info.
*Floyd Mayweather Jr is offering $100,000 to anyone who can tell him who burglarized his crib. Read Full Story

'SOUNDS' LIKE MARY MARY IS BACK: Gospel duo to release new album on Oct. 14.
*R&B/gospel duo Mary Mary will release their new album, "The Sound," on Oct. 14 via Columbia Records. Read Full Story

KLEOPATRA GIRL'S RINGSIDE REPORT: Arsenio Hall hosts the Jim Hill Celebrity Golf Classic.
By Eugenia Wright a/k/a Kleopatra Girl
*Arsenio Hall, comedian and one of the best late night talk show hosts ever, prevalent in the 80’s, surfaced again recently at the Jim Hill Celebrity Golf Classic held at the Pacific Palm Resort in beautiful Industry Hills. It just goes to show you that you can’t keep a good comic down for long. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Chicago 10
By Kam Williams
*During the summer of 1968, thousands of protesters descended on the Democratic Convention in Chicago in order to voice their displeasure with America’s involvement in the Vietnam War at the. Read Full Story

BOBBY SEALE: The Chicago 10 Interview with Kam Williams
*Robert George Seale was born on October 22, 1936 in Dallas, Texas where, from the age of six, he was raised by his father to be a carpenter-builder and a hunter-fisherman. Read Full Story

NFL TO HONOR GENE UPSHAW ALL SEASON LONG: Players will wear "GU" patch; also, opening games to include initials stenciled on field.
*The National Football League will honor Hall of Fame guard and longtime union leader Gene Upshaw in tributes to take place during the opening games this weekend and throughout the entire season. 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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