10-17-08 EUR: Obama & McCain Got Jokes / Stevies Wonder's Home OK

EUR Headlines - October 17, 2008

OBAMA & MCCAIN GO AT EACH OTHER AGAIN: This time with jokes, not jabs.
*Who knew John McCain and Barack Obama had jokes? The night after going at each other in the last debate of the torrid presidential campaign, the two men swapped self-deprecating jokes instead of campaign jabs at the 63rd annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner. Read Full Story

NUDE MODELS PROMOTE NEW KANYE ALBUM: Rapper brings several dozen to L.A. listening party for '808s & Heartbreak.'
*Kanye West was accompanied by more than 20 nude models Tuesday night at his Los Angeles listening party for "808s & Heartbreak," his new album due Nov. 25. Read Full Story

STEVIE WONDER DENIES REPORTS OF BURNED HOME: New York Post claimed singer had a Porter Ranch dwelling destroyed by wildfire.
*Stevie Wonder has denied a story in the New York Post Thursday claiming he lost his home in the Porter Ranch area north of Los Angeles in one of the wildfires raging throughout California. Read Full Story

QUEEN LATIFAH & ALICIA KEYS GET A+ FOR 'BEES': Superstars share their take on the new film and its message.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*“The Secret Life of Bees” will be revealed in theaters nationwide beginning today. The film is based on the 2002 bestseller by Sue Monk Kidd, and follows a young teen (Dakota Fanning) who flees from her abusive father to a South Carolina town that holds a key to her late mother’s past. Read Full Story

BEYONCE DONATES $100K TO IKE VICTIMS: Plus singer's foundation helps wedding couple affected by hurricane.
*Beyonce Knowles has made a personal donation of $100,000 to the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund benefiting victims of Hurricane Ike in the Greater Houston area who've lost homes, property, and jobs. Read Full Story

LISA BONET CONFIRMS PREGNANCY: Actress is seven months along on her third child.
*Lisa Bonet has officially announced that she is expecting her third child, reports People magazine. Read Full Story

L'OREAL TAPS KERRY WASHINGTON: Actress joins new campaign to fight ovarian cancer.
*Kerry Washington has signed on as the spokeswoman for a new ovarian cancer awareness campaign from cosmetics giant L'Oreal." Read Full Story

TYRA BANKS OFFERS 'HOT BAGS & COLD CASH': Talk show host to launch giveaway period on Monday.
*Next month, “The Tyra Banks Show” is providing a little economic stimulus with Tyra’s Hot Bags and Cold Cash Giveaway. Read Full Story

LUPE FIASCO ON TOUR THROUGH DECEMBER: Rapper continues supporting his sophomore album.
*Lupe Fiasco will continue touring in support of his sophomore album "Lupe Fiasco's The Cool," with dates extending into December, reports Live Daily. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Prince recons new club; Rodman bounces on Bounce; Colin Powell gets his groove on.
*The New York Post's Page Six reported that Prince had an "advance man" canvas New York's new hotspot Eldridge before going inside to join his friend Hill Harper of "CSI: New York." Read Full Story

OBAMA BITS: Taylor for Obama; MLB's shift; Stephen Baldwin's challenge; racist Sac County GOP Web site; Jesse Jackson denies Post story.
*James Taylor will play five free concerts in North Carolina in support of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. Read Full Story

EMINEM TITLES NEW ALBUM 'RELAPSE': Plus, rapper develops another shoe with Nike.
*At a release party in New York Wednesday night for his new book "The Way I Am," Eminem announced that the official title of his upcoming album is "Relapse" and will be led by first single "I'm Having a Relapse." Read Full Story

THE GAME BITS: Rapper cancels festival appearance; sister reportedly shot in drive by days later; documentary DVD about his life to be released.
*The Game, born Jayceon Taylor, canceled his scheduled headlining appearance at the SAIG Entertainment and International Arts Festival earlier this month without giving a reason, reports Allhiphop.com. Read Full Story

BIRDMAN SUED OVER LIL' WAYNE NO-SHOW: Rap mogul accused of taking money for a concert that never happened.
*Cash Money Records CEO Bryan "Birdman" Williams has been sued for breach of contract and fraud by a promoter who claims the mogul received an advanced payment for a concert by his artist Lil Wayne that never took place. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: O.J. goes to prison church; Serena to play Sydney in January; Philly gets Tiger Woods tournament.
*Las Vegas gossip guru Norm Clarke is reporting that O.J. Simpson "was allowed out of his cramped cell to attend worship services" at his new address in the Clark County Detention Center. Read Full Story

TAVIS SMILEY SELLS 'JOYNER SHOW' COMMENTARIES: 'Best of' set available from SmileyBooks.
*Tavis Smiley is releasing a four-CD collection of his most memorable commentaries made during his four-year run on Tom Joyner's nationally-syndicated radio program. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
Max Payne (PG-13 for profanity, sexuality, intense violence and drug use) Mark Wahlberg stars in the title role of this revenge thriller about a DEA agent and an assassin (Mila Kunis) who join forces to find the killers responsible for the murder of his family and her sister. Cast includes Ludacris, Beau Bridges, Nelly Furtado, Chris O’Donnell, Donal Logue and Kate Burton (Richard’s daughter). Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: NABFEME honors Debra Lee; Sheryl Lee Ralph's DIVAS; 'Broadway Voices For Change'; Jay-Z and DJ AM at Palladium.
*NABFEME Southeast Network presents “Conversation with a Legend” featuring BET CEO Debra Lee, today (Oct. 17) from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Atlanta at Straits Restaurant (793 Juniper St.) 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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