10-08-08 EUR: Obama Vs McCain / Sherri Vs. Elisabeth Over Obama

EUR Headlines - October 8, 2008

OBAMA-MCCAIN DEBATE ANALYSIS: Obama makes strides, McCain still seeking game-changer with time running out.
*Barack Obama made strides toward easing voters' concerns about his candidacy in Tuesday night's debate. With time running out, John McCain, despite raising pointed questions about his rival's readiness, didn't create the game-changing moment he'll need between now and Election Day. Read Full Story

SHERRI VS. ELISABETH ON OBAMA'S JUDGMENT: Another explosion goes down Tuesday on 'The View.'
*Sherri Shepherd went off on Elisabeth Hasselbeck Tuesday morning during a Hot Topics conversation about – what else – the presidential race between Barack Obama and John McCain. Read Full Story

HALLE BERRY IS ESQUIRE'S 'SEXIEST WOMAN ALIVE': Photo spread in Nov. issue. Plus, Gabriel says they're working on baby #2.
*Esquire magazine has crowned Halle Berry "Sexiest Woman Alive" on the cover of its upcoming November issue, which features a photo spread of the actress in various white tank tops. Read Full Story

CHARLES S. DUTTON TAKES THE 'EXPRESS' ROUTE: Acclaimed actor heralds cast mates of new movie.
*This weekend “The Express” will start its voyage in theaters nationwide. The new film, based on the life of college football legend Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the highly coveted, highly celebrated Heisman Trophy, stars Rob Brown in the leading role, and acclaimed actors Dennis Quaid and Charles S. Dutton. Read Full Story

JANET'S 'VERTIGO' REPORTS DENIED: Publicity firm says Randy Jackson interview 'never happened.'
*Santa Barbara-based firm One Way Publicity is denying recent reports that Janet Jackson's brother Randy said in an exclusive interview with a Michael Jackson fan site that her recent hospitalization was due to vertigo. Read Full Story

'AMERICAN IDOL'S' PARIS BENNETT IS A MOM: Princess P gave birth to a daughter on Monday.
*Former "American Idol" finalist Paris Bennett, a.k.a. "Princess P," gave birth this week to a 5-pound, 15-ounce baby girl she has named Egypt. Read Full Story

JAY-Z PULLED OUT OF MIAMI OBAMA GIG: Last minute no-show reportedly leaves fans and organizers upset.
*Jay-Z had to cancel the second of his two free concerts in support of Barack Obama's presidential campaign due to a rumored problem with his throat. Read Full Story

R. KELLY TRYING TO COLLECT LAWSUIT MONEY: Singer asks judge to help collect $3.4 million judgment from promoters.
*R. Kelly won $3.4 million in a lawsuit against his former tour promoter, but has yet to collect on the judgment. Read Full Story

THE EURCAST GETS REAL AND FUNNY: Spotlight on 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' and David Alan Grier's 'Chocolate News.'
*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

'WEIRD AL' PARODIES T.I.'S 'WHATEVER YOU LIKE': Release available exclusively on iTunes for two weeks.
*"Weird Al" Yankovic is back, this time with a parody of the most popular song in the United States this week – T.I.'s current No. 1 single, "Whatever You Like." Read Full Story

KANYE SETS FIRM RELEASE DATE FOR NEW CD: Artist makes announcement during surprise appearance at T.I. show.
*Kanye West has announced that his upcoming Def Jam album, "808s and Heartbreak," has an official release date of Nov. 25. Read Full Story

SUPREME COURT REJECTS NEW ABU-JAMAL TRIAL: Having escaped Death Row, lawyer vows to fight life sentence before new jury.
*The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear arguments for a new trial for Mumia Abu-Jamal, the ex-Black Panther accused of killing a police officer. Read Full Story

P. MILLER SUED BY PEPE JEANS OVER LOGO: Mogul's letter "P" encircled with wings targeted for trademark infringement.
*Pepe Jeans has sued the newly-launched P. Miller Designs for trademark infringement, alleging the mogul's logo - which encompasses the letter “P” encircled with wings - is too similar to their own. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
By Kam Williams
*How long will Michael Cera be able to continue playing the vulnerable, overly-sensitive social zero we saw in both Juno and Superbad? Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: The Happening
By Kam Williams
*In 1999, The Sixth Sense established M. Night Shyamalan as the heir apparent to Alfred Hitchcock’s as the master of suspense. However, the once-celebrated wunderkind’s stock has fallen over the years since his subsequent offerings have generally been disappointing due to the identical failing. Read Full Story

BESLA CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN VIRGIN ISLANDS: Michael Eric Dyson to keynote event for Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association.
*Hundreds of influential entertainment and sports lawyers, executives and celebrities will converge next month at the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association’s (BESLA) Conference in the Virgin Islands. Read Full Story

OBAMA BITS: Drew Barrymore's tears; first-ever global presidential poll; "Palin is a B*tch" blog posting from alleged 82-year-old lady.
*In the new issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine, actress Drew Barrymore talks about how Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama made her cry. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Frank Lucas tour; Beyonce covers Essence; Sharpton on trial; Columbus Short in 'Lethal Weapon 5?'; Gordon Parks celebration.
*Frank Lucas, the Harlem drug kingpin played by Denzel Washington in "American Gangster," is taking his rapper son Frank Lucas Jr. on a 20-city tour to speak out against violence, reports the New York Post. 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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