09-16-08 EURxtra: J-Hud Engaged To Punk / Alicia Keys-Swizz Beats Mess

EUR Headlines - September 16, 2008

SWIZZ BEATZ' WIFE CALLS OUT ALICIA KEYS: Mashonda may name singer as 'other woman' in divorce papers; producer releases statement.
*Alicia Keys continues to deny that she has anything to do with the split of producer Swizz Beatz and his estranged wife Mashonda, but, there are new reports that the Grammy winner could be named as "the other woman' in divorce papers. Read Full Story

JENNIFER HUDSON ENGAGED TO VH1'S 'PUNK': Proposal took place Friday, on J-Hud's 28th birthday.
*After a courtship of less than a year, Jennifer Hudson is engaged to marry her boyfriend David Otunga, better known to VH1 viewers as "Punk" from the second season of "I Love New York." Read Full Story

OBAMA SAYS 'NO COMMENT' TO RACIST 'WAFFLES': Offensive boxes were being sold at a Republican forum.
*Barack Obama's campaign has declined to comment about the racist overtones of the iniquitous "Obama Waffles" that were being sold at a conservative political forum Saturday in Washington. Read Full Story

THE EURCAST IS BACK: Featuring: Eric Benet, Tyler Perry, Niecy Nash and Erica Hubbard
*Welcome to the official EURcast, a podcast version of the EUR brimming with extra urban entertainment juice and narrated by EUR editor, Cherie Saunders. Read Full Story

NATE DOGG REPORTEDLY SUFFERS 2ND STROKE: Allhiphop.com reports crooner is in serious condition.
*Singer Nate Dogg is reportedly hospitalized in serious condition after suffering another stroke, his second since December 20 of last year, AllHipHop.com reported Monday afternoon. Read Full Story

DIAHANN CARROLL DISHES ON POITIER IN NEW BOOK: Actress' tell-all details drama during pair's affair.
*In her new book "The Legs are the Last to Go," veteran actress Diahann Carroll writes candidly about her courtship with screen legend Sidney Poitier, alleging that he double-crossed her during their affair. Read Full Story

WAYANS, SMOLLETT URGE HU STUDENTS TO VOTE: Marlon says 'Bush is my fault' because he didn't vote in last two elections.
*Actors Marlon Wayans and Jurnee Smollett visited Hampton University Friday to underscore the importance of voting in the upcoming election. Read Full Story

WYCLEF JOINED BY MATT DAMON IN HAITI: Celebs call attention to hurricane ravaged Gonaives.
*Wyclef Jean and actor Matt Damon toured the ruins of Haitian city Gonaives on Sunday to draw attention to the plight of its citizens marooned by Tropical Storm Hanna and Hurricane Ike. Read Full Story

J.LO COMPLETES CHARITY TRIATHALON: Entertainer competes in charity race six months after birthing twins.
*Jennifer Lopez finished her Malibu triathalon Sunday in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 28 seconds, according to reports. Read Full Story

MARIO VAN PEEBLES TO DIRECT ACTION THRILLER: Film will be his first as helmer since 2003's "Baadasssss!"
*Mario Van Peebles will step behind the camera for the upcoming film "Kerosene Cowboys," an action thriller due to begin shooting in October. Read Full Story

FALCONS SAFETY LAWYER MILLOY ARRESTED: Athlete popped in suburban ATL for DUI and speeding.
*Atlanta Falcons safety Lawyer Milloy has been arrested on DUI and speeding charges in suburban Atlanta, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

KANYE MAY AVOID FELONY CHARGE IN L.A.X. INCIDENT: Particulars of California law may come into play.
*Kanye West just may be able to sidestep felony charges in his paparazzi incident last week as Los Angeles International Airport. Read Full Story

50 CENT IMPRESSED BY DE NIRO'S GUN SKILLS: Rapper and acting legend went to shooting range during filming of 'Righteous Kill.'
*Even though two-time Oscar winner Robert DeNiro has played many gun-toting characters convincingly on screen, his "Righteous Kill" co-star 50 Cent said the actor is a better shooter than he had expected. Read Full Story

VILLAGE PEOPLE COP CAN ONLY EYE WALK OF FAME: Victor Willis watched the ceremony with fans from the sidewalk.
*Gossip blogger Janet Charlton wrote of Friday's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony honoring the Village People, which took place as original lead singer Victor "the policeman" Willis, watched the event from the sidewalk. Read Full Story

ANOTHER STORM DISTURBS 'GATEMOUTH' BROWN: Coffin of late bluesman, who died after fleeing Katrina, was unearthed by Ike.
*Late blues legend Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown" – who fled from his adopted New Orleans home during Hurricane Katrina and died shortly after resettling in his hometown on the Gulf Coast – has now had his permanent rest disturbed by Hurricane Ike. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Baby Mama
By Kam Williams
*Despite being promoted to Vice President of a chain of organic supermarkets, Kate Holbrook (Tina Fey) isn't totally fulfilled, because the 37 year-old workaholic's successful career has come at a personal cost. For, she has put off marriage and starting a family so long that she's just learned from her gynecologist that she only has a one-in-a-million chance of becoming pregnant. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: The Family That Preys
By Kam Williams
*First, on the stage, then on screen, Tyler Perry has successfully introduced his unique brand of modern morality plays uniquely flavored with the distinctive refrains of African-American culture. These uplifting, faith-based melodramas tend to explore a variety of timely themes of concern to the black community while mixing in generous helpings of Tyler's trademark comedy. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Nichelle Nichols is Mr. Sulu's 'Best Lady'; Clinton enjoys Obama t-shirt; Ray Nagin upsets Ike victims; Cowboys out last Eagles.
*Veteran actress Nichelle Nichols served as "Best Lady" in the wedding of her former Star Trek co-star George Takei and his longtime partner, Brad Altman. 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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