11-05-08 EUR: Barack Obama Is The President Elect of the United States

EUR Headlines - November 5, 2008

BARACK OBAMA ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: He becomes the first African American to occupy the Oval Office.
*Barack Obama, the Democratic senator from Illinois captured the White House on Tuesday after an extraordinary two-year campaign, defeating Republican John McCain to make history as the first black U.S. president. Read Full Story

OPRAH HELD CELEB CONFERENCE CALL FOR OBAMA: Plus, today's episode will feature CNN's David Gergen, Rep. John Lewis and more.
*On the day before America cast their vote for president, Oprah Winfrey was busy hooking up a morning conference call among prominent African Americans to discuss the real possibility of a Barack Obama White House. Read Full Story

JENNIFER HUDSON TO CRUSADE AGAINST CRIME: Chicago columnist says actress wants to focus on reducing shooting deaths in inner city.
*Still reeling from the murders of her mother, brother and nephew, Jennifer Hudson says she wants to use the tragedy to speak out against crime and gun violence in the urban community. Read Full Story

OF 'MADAGASCAR' AND 'MEN': Animation sequel and 'Soul Men' hit theaters this week.
By Kenya M. Yarbrough
*This weekend, comedy takes a front seat at theaters nationwide with the opening of “Soul Men,” starring Samuel L. Jackson and the late Bernie Mac and “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa,” featuring the voice of Cedric the Entertainer, among others. Read Full Story

WE REMEMBER: Music industry executive Jheryl Busby dies at age 59.
*Urban music industry heavyweight Jheryl Busby, the one time CEO of Motown Records, has died. The Los Angeles native was 59. Read Full Story

MIJAC UPSET WITH JERMAINE OVER TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Sun-Times' Bill Zwecker says Jermaine was also wrong about Janet's involvement.
*Chicago Sun-Times columnist Bill Zwecker is reporting that Michael Jackson gave his brother Jermaine "quite the tongue-lashing" for wrongly announcing that he is involved in an upcoming Jackson 5 reunion tour. Read Full Story

'MONTEL' PRODUCER SEEKS MORE LAWSUIT MONEY: Woman wants additional $3 mil in unfair dismissal suit.
*A former producer of "The Montel Williams Show" is seeking an additional $3 million in damages as part of her unfair dismissal lawsuit against CBS, reports WENN. Read Full Story

JAY-Z'S ROCAWEAR ENDURES BAD ECONOMY: Clothing line helps parent company turn a profit.
*Jay-Z's Rocawear fashion line has managed to stay above water and earn money for its parent company Iconix Brand Group despite a dramatic downturn in the U.S. economy. Read Full Story

JAMES EARL JONES TO APPEAR ON CBS SITCOM: Veteran actor to play clergyman on 'Two and a Half Men.'
*Stage and screen legend James Earl Jones will take a guest starring turn on the CBS comedy "Two and a Half Men," sources tell TVGuide.com. Read Full Story

LIONEL RICHIE TAPS AKON, NE-YO FOR NEW CD: R&B vet's "Just Go" due in stores Feb. 17.
*Lionel Richie has enlisted Akon and Ne-Yo as co-writers on his upcoming album "Just Go," due Feb. 17 from Island. Read Full Story

LIL' WAYNE IS NOT DEAD: Rapper is latest victim of Internet death rumor – this time in Britain.
*Lil Wayne became the victim of a death hoax last weekend when a fabricated BBC News page reported that he had been killed in a gang dispute. Read Full Story

ALLEN IVERSON TRADED TO PISTONS: Former Denver Nugget heads east to replace Billups, McDyess and Samb.
*Allen Iverson was traded from Denver to the Detroit Pistons on Monday in a major NBA shakeup that could but both clubs in better position for a championship title. Read Full Story

50 CENT TEAMS WITH BETTE MIDLER FOR GARDEN: Patch of earth part of singer's 'NY Restoration Project.'
*50 Cent appeared with veteran entertainer Bette Midler on Monday to celebrate the opening of "The Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson Community Garden" in Queens, New York. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Lauryn Hill sighting; Laila reps ADA; Lewis Hamilton wins; 'Smokin' Aces' prequel; Scary Spice in Egypt.
*The New York Post's Page Six says Lauryn Hill and four of her five children were spotted in New Jersey recently at Martha Stewart's book-signing for her newest title, "Martha Stewart's Cooking School," at Williams-Sonoma at Short Hills Mall. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Changeling
By Kam Williams
*When a movie opens with an absolute assurance that what you’re about to watch is “A True Story” you certainly expect to see a historical drama far more credible than the patently absurd Changeling. Read Full Story