10-28-08 EURxtra: Hudson's Nephew Confirmed Dead / Obama Death Plot

EUR Headlines - October 28, 2008

HUDSON'S NEPHEW CONFIRMED DEAD: Police ID body of 7-year-old found Monday morning; Fox Studios, Arista release statements.
*Chicago police have confirmed that the body of a young boy found Monday morning in an SUV was the missing nephew of Jennifer Hudson, police Supt. Jody Weis said Monday afternoon. Read Full Story

ATF FOILS OBAMA ASSASINATION PLOT: Neo-Nazi duo planned to kill presidential candidate and 88 random black people.
*ATF agents said Monday that they have broken up a plot by two neo-Nazi skinheads to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and shoot or decapitate 88 black people. Read Full Story

MOTOWN VETS BID FAREWELL TO LEVI STUBBS: Berry Gordy Jr., Smokey Robinson, Martha Reeves among mourners.
*Hundreds of mourners gathered at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit Monday for the funeral of Four Tops front man Levi Stubbs, the Motown great who died in his sleep Oct. 17 at his Detroit home. He was 72. Read Full Story

T.I. FILM ON GUN VIOLENCE PREMIERES IN ATL: Documentary is part of 'Andrew Young Presents' series.
*Peace activist Andrew Young is speaking out against gun violence through a new television documentary that follows rapper T.I. as he works to make amends for a federal firearms conviction. Read Full Story

JOHN SINGLETON DITCHES 'A-TEAM': Director exits film after studio pressed for more time to develop script.
*Director John Singleton is no longer attached to direct the feature film adaptation of the 80s TV series "The A-Team," according to Variety. Read Full Story

NE-YO FLAUNTS OBAMA SIGN BEFORE MCCAIN: Both were backstage at 'David Letterman.' Singer says, 'I'm sure he saw it.'
*Barack Obama supporter Ne-Yo says he was all too happy to be in the presence of Republican presidential nominee John McCain when both appeared last week on the "Late Show with David Letterman." Read Full Story

EL DEBARGE ARRESTED AGAIN: Singer taken in for possession of a controlled substance.
*El DeBarge, the former lead singer of his family group DeBarge, is back in jail without bail due to two outstanding warrants at the time of his arrest earlier this month for possession of a controlled substance. Read Full Story

JILL MARIE JONES BOOKS COMEDY ROLE: 'Girlfriends' vet cast in Nancy Kissam's 'Drool.'
*Jill Marie Jones, best known for her run as Toni Childs on the TV comedy "Girlfriends," has been cast in writer-director Nancy Kissam's dark comedy "Drool," according to the Hollywood Reporter. Read Full Story

T.I., B.B. KING TO SEASON NBC CHIMES: Pair among famous artists tapped by network to re-interpret theme bells.
*Rapper T.I. and blues star B.B. King are among a host of famous musicians recruited by NBC to put their spin on its signature three-note bell theme in honor of its 75th anniversary. Read Full Story

JESSE JR. WOULD BE 'HUMBLED' TO REPLACE OBAMA: Congressman could be appointed by Illinois governor should Senate vacancy happen.
*Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) says he's ready to take the place of Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate should voters send the Democratic senator to the White House on Nov. 4. Read Full Story

'NOAH'S ARC' FILM DRAWS LOYAL AUDIENCE: Fans of LOGO TV series send big screen version to top of indie box office chart.
*MTV Networks says its romantic comedy, "Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom," topped the U.S. theatrical independent film box office with an estimated opening weekend gross of $161,302, or approximately $32,261 per screen. Read Full Story

JOHN LEGEND BLANKETS CBS WITH NEW CD: Singer to plug 'Evolver' via two TV shows, network promos and guest appearances.
*Music from John Legend's new CD "Evolver" will appear in several CBS television shows, as well as in a promotional campaign for the network's "November Sweeps." Read Full Story

SNOOP, PETE ROCK REMIX JOHNNY CASH TRACKS: Songs part of new album produced by country legend's son.
*Snoop Dogg and producer Pete Rock are among a number of artists tapped for "Johnny Cash Remixed," a collection of Cash songs re-interpreted by a number of today's hip hop and dance artists. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: The Edge of Heaven (Auf der Anderen Seite)
By Kam Williams
*In 2004, Fatih Akin’s Head-On brilliantly brought to light the challenges faced by Turks trying to assimilate into German culture. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
By Kam Williams
*This kiddie-oriented whodunit, based on the popular, illustrated children’s novel of the same name, stars Abigail Breslin in the title role. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Obama's trash talking; Stew's Songbook gig; Sharpton's new lady; 50 Cent's garden.
*New York Knicks point guard Chris Duhon says he's played pickup basketball with Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama before, and the candidate talks much trash on the court. 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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