09-18-08 EURxtra: Obama's Big Money / R-uh Won't Say No to Teen Girls

EUR Headlines - September 18, 2008

OBAMA'S $11 MILLION SWING THROUGH L.A.: Plus, '60 Minutes' to feature Democratic presidential nominee and his GOP rival.
*Sen. Barack Obama raised $11 million for his campaign and the Democratic Party at two star-studded fundraising events in Southern California Tuesday night, including one featuring a concert by Barbra Streisand. Read Full Story

FORMER MISS ALASKA ON BEATING SARAH PALIN: Maryline Blackburn talks to Atlanta Journal-Constitution about GOP VP nominee.
*The woman who beat Gov. Sarah Palin to win Miss Alaska in 1984 is speaking out about the experience in an interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read Full Story

DA: 'NO CRIMINAL CONDUCT IN LEVERT DEATH': Widow still moving forward with wrongful death lawsuit against jail.
*Prosecutors on Tuesday ruled out criminal conduct in the March 30th death of Sean Levert in an Ohio jail, but his widow Angela Lowe says her wrongful death lawsuit against jail officials will still go forward. Read Full Story

R KELLY SPEAKS OUT ABOUT ACQUITTAL: Singer gives BET his first (and possibly last) interview about child pornography trial.
*In his first interview since being acquitted of child pornography charges, R. Kelly says he was betrayed by those closest to him, but hopes he can put the case behind him for good and move forward. Read Full Story

MICHELLE OBAMA MAKES A 'BEST DRESSED' LIST: Fergie, Paltrow, Rihanna, Klum also singled out by People magazine.
*Michelle Obama has been selected by People magazine as one of the year's best dressed women, alongside such celebrities as Fergie, Rihanna and Gwyneth Paltrow. Read Full Story

KANYE TWEAKS NEW SINGLE AFTER FANS COMPLAIN: Artist says he's freshened up 'Love Lockdown' with new drums and vocals.
*Kanye West says he has re-recorded his new song "Love Lockdown" after people posting feedback on his Web site complained about the original version. Read Full Story

BLACK CAUCUS HAS CHARLIE RANGEL'S BACK: CBC and Pelosi offer embattled congressman full support' in his tax drama.
*The Congressional Black Caucus says it offers its "100 percent support" to Democratic congressman Charlie Rangel despite Republican calls for him to step down as House Ways and Means Chairman pending an Ethics Committee investigation into his taxes. Read Full Story

SANAA LATHAN: The Family That Preys Interview with Kam Williams
*Born in New York City on September 19, 1971, Sanaa McCoy Lathan is a Tony-nominated actress (for A Raisin in the Sun) who has been the recipient of accolades not only for her work on Broadway, but for her equally-powerful performances in movies and on television as well. Read Full Story

SHAQ AMONG 30 NOMINEES FOR NJ HALL: Public vote to whittle down nods to 10 inductees.
*NBA star Shaquille O'Neal joins actor Jack Nicholson, rocker Jon Bon Jovi and 27 other celebrities with ties to the Garden State who are nominated for the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Read Full Story

FROMONG SAYS ITEMS BELONGED TO O.J.'S KIDS: Alleged victim admits stolen memorabilia included O.J.'s 'family heirlooms.'
*The sports memorabilia dealer who says O.J. Simpson and a crew of thugs robbed him in a Las Vegas hotel room says some of the stolen items were "heirlooms" that should be given to his family. Read Full Story

JAMIE FOXX LIKES THE BLONDES: Gossip columns report of actor trying to holla at Stacy Keibler, Ashley Scott and others last weekend.
*As the New York Daily News puts it, "Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx got his blond fix in Las Vegas last weekend." Read Full Story

LIL WAYNE GETS 12 BET HIP HOP AWARD NODS: Kanye, Jay-Z and T.I. also recognized.
*Lil Wayne pocketed a leading 12 nominations for the third annual BET Hip-Hop Awards, which airs Oct. 23 on the network with returning host Katt Williams. Read Full Story

JOHN LEGEND MAKES USE OF ITUNES SERVICE: Artist signs on for 'Complete My Album' feature.
*Billboard is reporting that John Legend is the latest artist to employ iTunes' Complete My Album feature as a marketing tool in advance of his next album, "Evolver," due Oct. 28. Read Full Story

WE REMEMBER: Norman Whitfield
*The man who wrote some of Motown's biggest hits, Norman Whitfield, has died in Los Angeles. Published reports say the prolific producer passed away September, 16 from complications of diabetes. He was 67. Read Full Story

ICE T 'OPEN' TO NEW CABLE TV-LIKE WEB SITE: OG rapper is spokesman for new service seeking to revolutionize video sharing sites.
*Ice T has signed on as spokesman for Open Visions Networks, a new service aimed at giving viewers a cable TV-like experience in cyberspace, reports Allhiphop.com. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Diary of a Tired Black Man
By Kam Williams
*Tim Alexander, this critic’s pick for best black indie director of 2007, essentially had to self-finance Diary of a Tired Black Man, which meant not a whole lotta folks got a chance to see it when he barnstormed around the country with it a year ago. Fortunately, based on the positive feedback from those who did view it, the film has recently been picked up by Magnolia Pictures ... Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Smiley's anniversary; W.D.'s autopsy; Naomi's PSA; Isaiah's campaign.
*Today, Thursday, Sept. 18, "Tavis Smiley" on PBS will celebrate its 1,000th episode with highlights of its mix of current events, politics, pop culture and entertainment - including clips featuring Dustin Hoffman, Coretta Scott King, Prince and Harry Belafonte. "I feel blessed beyond measure to have had the opportunity to reach this milestone," stated Tavis Smiley. 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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