09-11-08 EURextra: 'The View's' GOP Host Disses Michelle Obama

EUR Headlines - September 11, 2008

'VIEW'S' GOP HOST DISSES MICHELLE OBAMA: Elisabeth suggested First Lady hopeful had something to hide during June visit.
*While hosting a GOP Convention event for Republican First Lady hopeful Cindy McCain last week, "The View" co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck took a swipe at Michelle Obama that has caused controversy. Read Full Story

MARIAH CAREY REASSIGNS BENNY MEDINA: Rumors confirmed; longtime manager will no longer represent entertainer.
*E! News is confirming that Mariah Carey will no longer be represented by Benny Medina, who's been her manager for the past five years. However, the two parties will continue to collaborate on various projects. Read Full Story

STAR & AL REACH DIVORCE SETTLEMENT: Agreement comes moments before start of their court case.
*Star Jones and her former husband of four years, Al Reynolds, reached a divorce settlement on Wednesday just moments before they were due to appear in a Manhattan court room. Read Full Story

IVERSON, WALLACE HAVE TROUBLE SELLING HOMES: Both NBA stars have had to lower asking prices dramatically.
*The dismal housing market has apparently bounced into the lives of at least two NBA players who have had to slash the listing prices on homes they are currently trying to unload. Read Full Story

NEW KANYE WEST ALBUM IN PRESALE MODE: Amazon.com and Target.com list CD's name, release date and title.
*A date and price for a new Kanye West album entitled "808's & Heartbreak" surfaced yesterday on Amazon.com and Target.com, all but confirming earlier reports that his new album is definitely due by year's end. Read Full Story

BILLBOARD FALLS INTO JEEZY'S 'RECESSION': Def Jam set beats New Kids reunion album.
*Young Jeezy just scored his second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with "The Recession," which moved 260,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan." Read Full Story

NAOMI CAMPBELL BEGINS COMMUNITY SERVICE: Supermodel works desk job at soup kitchen to satisfy air rage case.
*Naomi Campbell spent all day Tuesday at a desk job as part of the community service stemming from her air rage plea deal earlier this year. Read Full Story

FORMER N.O.I. LEADER W.D. MOHAMMED DIES: Imam credited with moving group from black supremacy teachings to traditional Islam.
*Imam W.D. Mohammed, who succeeded his father Elijah Muhammad as leader of the Nation of Islam, died Tuesday at the age of 74. No further details were given, as of press time, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

WHOOPI TO SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH MUPPETS: 'View' host follows up Broadway's Xanadu with NBC holiday special.
*Fresh from her limited engagement in Broadway's Xanadu, Whoopi Goldberg has signed on to appear in the NBC holiday special "Letters to Santa — A Muppets Christmas." Read Full Story

WYCLEF HELPS HURRICANE VICTIMS IN HAITI: Artist starts relief fund to provide food, water and other essentials following storms.
*Wyclef Jean has launched the "Haiti Storm Relief Fund" to provide food, water, purification tablets, tents, blankets, medical supplies, hygiene kits as well as funds to a number of non-profit organizations working on the ground to respond to the emergency. Read Full Story

DAMON DASH'S EX DEFIES COURT ORDER: Baby mama refuses to hand son back to mogul, who has sole custody.
*The mother of Damon Dash's son has reportedly ignored a court order to appear in Manhattan Family Court Tuesday with their 16-year-old, which will result in a bench warrant for her arrest today if she fails to show up again. Read Full Story

GOP WOMEN BOYCOTT OPRAH WINFREY: Palin followers upset over Winfrey's ban on candidates until after election.
*The Florida Federation of Republican Women has launched a boycott against Oprah Winfrey’s TV show and magazine because of her refusal to book Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin until after the election. Read Full Story

SPIKE SAYS CLINT COMMENTS MAY KILL OSCAR HOPES': Plus, director continues Babelgum gig for second year.
*Spike Lee tells King magazine that his chances of ever receiving an Oscar nomination may have been ruined by his public feud with Clint Eastwood earlier this year. Read Full Story

MORGAN FREEMAN A KENNEDY CENTER HONOREE: Actor part of 2008 class to receive tribute in December.
*Oscar winning actor Morgan Freeman, 71, has been named among the 2008 recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors, organizers announced on Tuesday. Read Full Story

WHAT'S GOING ON WITH VINCE YOUNG?: Titans call police when QB went missing for four hours; mental state was questioned.
*Vince Young went off the grid for four hours Monday, sending the front office of his Tennessee Titans organization into a panic. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Water Lilies (Naissance des Pieuvres)
By Kam Williams
*Marie (Pauline Acquart) is passing the lazy, hazy days of summer at the local pool where she goes to watch her best friend, Anne (Louise Blachere), practice synchronized swimming. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Outsourced
By Kam Williams
*After learning that his job is being outsourced, Todd (Josh Hamilton) is faced with the choice of either resigning or relocating to India to train his replacement. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Rangel drama; Kobe's pinky; Haskins dies; 'Moist' Timberlake; Daddy Yankee vs. Fat Joe; MiJac dating Pam Anderson?
*House Republican leaders are demanding that embattled Rep. Charles Rangel D-N.Y be removed from his post as chairman of a tax-writing committee while an ethics panel reviews his personal finances, reports AP. Read Full Story

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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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