11-04-08 EURxtra: Obama's Grandmother Dies On Eve of Historic Election

EUR Headlines - November 4, 2008

OBAMA'S GRANDMA DIES ON EVE OF ELECTION: Plus, RNC files complaint over his final visit to her in October.
*One day before the presidential election, Barack Obama and his half-sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng released a joint statement announcing the death of their grandmother Madelyn Dunham at age 86. Read Full Story

REMEMBER - 'ELECTION PROTECTION' OFFERS VOTER ASSISTANCE: Do not hesitate to call 1-866-Our-Vote with ANY polling problems.
*The non-partisan campaign "Election Protection," at 1-866-OUR-VOTE, is at your service today offering voter assistance in the event of any trickery at the polls. Read Full Story

BLIGE, DIDDY, JAY-Z STUMP FOR OBAMA IN FLA.: Artists urge voters not to be deterred by long voting lines.
*Jay-Z, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Mary J. Blige and Russell Simmons appeared at a rally for Barack Obama in South Florida on Sunday to underscore the importance of enduring today's potential long lines at the polls. Read Full Story

SERVICES HELD FOR HUDSON'S SLAIN RELATIVES: Mom voted for Obama before she died; Fantasia sings; Jennifer described as a pillar' while IDing bodies.
*A private funeral service for the slain mother, brother and nephew of Jennifer Hudson drew hundreds of mourners Monday at Apostolic Church of God on Chicago's South Side. Read Full Story

TOM JOYNER TO EXTEND BROADCAST TODAY: Syndicated radio host to provide 'up-to-the-minute coverage.'
*The Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS) will bring its listeners Election Day coverage through a special radio broadcast and a Tom Joyner Election Day Blog Party on BlackAmericaWeb.com. Read Full Story

JUDGE MATHIS SAYS FELONS CAN VOTE TOO: Jurist informs that all but 12 states allow it.
*Many people are wondering how Hip Hop artist T.I. voted for the first time early last week, despite a felony weapons conviction. Popular television Judge Greg Mathis, himself and ex-offender, has the answer to that question: Felons have the legal right to vote in most states. Read Full Story

OBAMA INSPIRES IDEA YOU CAN BE A PART OF: Author Herb Jordan wants to document today as it unfolds with your help.
*Today is obviously an important and historical day that goes without saying. No matter how you look at it, change is right around the corner. Since the beginning of time, change has always inspired people to come up with ideas on how to document it (the change itself). Read Full Story

EXCERPTS FROM OBAMA/MCCAIN 'MNF' INTERVIEWS: Obama wants playoffs in college football; McCain wants stronger rules against doping.
*ESPN’s "Monday Night Football" ran taped interviews with presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain during halftime of last night's matchup between the Washington Redskins and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Read Full Story

SAMUEL L. JACKSON REUNITES WITH TARANTINO: 'Pulp Fiction' standout to narrate director's upcoming WWII film.
*Samuel L. Jackson will reteam with his "Pulp Fiction" and "Jackie Brown" director Quentin Tarantino for the forthcoming WWII film "Inglorious Basterds" (Yes, 'Basterds' with an 'e'), according to film blog The Playlist. Read Full Story

EVE, WYCLEF, MARIO GAIN 'EXPERIENCE' IN GHANA: Trio to perform at huge concert in African country.
*Eve, Wyclef Jean and Mario will perform in Ghana next month at “The Zain 026 Experience,” a concert to introduce local citizens to the “Zain 026” code from Zain Ghana, an African telecom service provider. Read Full Story

BERNICE KING TO CONTINUE ORGANIZING MOM'S PAPERS: Judge, however, did not rule on transfer of property to Dexter for memoir.
*A judge has ordered Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter to continue documenting her mother's personal papers, which are at the center of a family dispute among the civil rights icon's surviving children. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
By Kam Williams
*Mark Bittner was a burnt-out hippie who had never quite found his purpose in life. For years, the bearded bohemian had barely been able to keep a roof over his head as a struggling street musician in San Francisco. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: The Little Rascals: The Complete Collection
By Kam Williams
*Between 1929 and 1938, Hal Roach produced one of the most successful series of shorts in cinematic history. Read Full Story

HOSPITAL SNOOPS ON INJURED NFL PLAYER: 20 workers fired for violating privacy of Jacksonville's Richard Collier.
*Twenty hospital workers in Florida were fired this week for violating the privacy of Richard Collier, the Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman who was shot multiple times on Sept. 2. Read Full Story

LEONA LEWIS WANTS TO ADOPT: British singer got the urge after visiting South Africa earlier this year.
*British pop star Leona Lewis, 23, says she got the motherhood itch after visiting an orphanage in South Africa earlier this year. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Tavis on NBC; Tribbett's 'Stand'; 'Cadillac Records poster'; MiJac rejects Vegas gig; Beyonce's cooking.
*Tavis Smiley will join the NBC News election coverage team on the "Today Show tomorrow morning to discuss the voting results. Read Full Story

MORE ITTY BITTY BITS: Morgan's drunk days; Zoe Kravitz's new man; Gossett Jr. moved by Mandela; Mary Mary's 'Sound'; Grace Jones' fit.
*Tracy Morgan continues to work on his sobriety, but recently told Complex magazine about a time during his drinking days when he stayed way past his welcome during a recent jam at Prince's house. 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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