11-10-08 EUR: HBO's Obama Film / Oprah's 'The Day After' Ratings Soar

EUR Headlines - November 10, 2008

HBO ACQUIRES ED NORTON'S OBAMA FILM: Documentary to air in spring; follows candidate before, during and after presidential run.
*After months of courtship, HBO has closed a reported seven-figure deal for the U.S. rights to an untitled Barack Obama documentary produced by actor Edward Norton, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Read Full Story

'OPRAH' RATINGS SOAR 'THE DAY AFTER': Ratings for Wed. broadcast celebrating Obama win is season high; plus, will O really leave show in 2011?
*"The Oprah Winfrey Show” scored its best ratings of the season on Wednesday, when the TV host was finally able to celebrate her support for Barack Obama and his historic election victory the night before. Read Full Story

PAROLE HEARING TODAY FOR HUDSON SUSPECT: 'Person of interest' William Balfour could be released this afternoon.
*The 27-year-old man questioned in the killings of Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew could be released from jail today following a 9 a.m. parole hearing if an administrative officer finds no reason to hold him. Read Full Story

KATT WILLIAMS JAILED BEFORE CARNEGIE HALL GIG: Comedian collared on weapons charges; released in time for appearance.
*Comedian Katt Williams nearly missed his scheduled Carnegie Hall concert on Thursday after he was arrested on weapons charges just hours before show time. Read Full Story

CHRIS ROCK COURTS 'DEATH': Actor set to star and co-write update of 2007 comedy for Screen Gems.
*Chris Rock is putting his weight behind a re-imagining of the 2007 comedy "Death at a Funeral" from Screen Gems and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment (SKE) reports Variety. Read Full Story

R. KELLY'S NEPHEWS ARRESTED: One of two were shot during armed robbery attempt at Chicago-area barbershop.
*One nephew of R&B star R. Kelly is in intensive care and another is in custody after both were arrested as suspects in an armed-robbery attempt at a Chicago-area barber shop, reports MTV News. Read Full Story

WILL SMITH IN TALKS WITH SPIELBERG: Pair would team for director's remake of Korean drama 'Oldboy.'
*After years of searching for the right opportunity to work with Will Smith, director Steven Spielberg thinks he may have found the perfect project – an update of the 2003 Korean drama "Oldboy." Read Full Story

NO SEX FOR NICK & MARIAH UNTIL MARRIAGE: Intercourse was put off for two months until wedding night, the singer claims.
*Mariah Carey has revealed that she and her husband Nick Cannon did not engage in sexual activity until their wedding night. Read Full Story

ROY JONES LOSES DESPITE OBAMA INSPIRATION: Boxer felt extra pumped for Calzaghe bout after Tuesday's election, but loses anyway.
*Four days before Roy Jones Jr. stepped into the ring to face Welsh fighter Joe Calzaghe Saturday night, he was in tears as Barack Obama's election night victory was being celebrated outside of his window and around the world. Read Full Story

CHAPPELLE TO TURN TABLES ON JAMES LIPTON: Comedian to interview 'Actor's Studio' host for 200th episode.
*Dave Chappelle, one of the more memorable guests to ever appear on Bravo's "Inside the Actor's Studio," will take over the show for one day as host James Lipton's takes a turn in the hotseat. Read Full Story

MAYA ANGELOU TO PEN POEM ABOUT OBAMA: Poet and former Hillary supporter says she 'wept,' and 'shook' Tuesday night.
*Avid Hillary Clinton supporter Maya Angelou says she has been inspired to write a poem in honor of president-elect Barack Obama, who will be the first African American to hold the nation's highest office when he is sworn in on Jan. 20. Read Full Story

SERVICES SET FOR JHERYL BUSBY: Former Motown executive died on Election Day at age 59.
*Funeral services have been announced for Jheryl Busby, the longtime music industry veteran and former President/CEO Motown Records who died Nov. 4 at the age of 59. Read Full Story

DJIMON HOUSOU TO VOICE BET'S 'BLACK PANTHER': Animated series adapted from Marvel comic of the same name.
*BET Networks and Marvel Comics have recruited Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou to voice the lead character in their upcoming animated series "The Black Panther," reports Variety. Read Full Story

BEYONCE WANTS TO PLAY 'WONDER WOMAN': Singer-actress just putting it out there.
*If the nation has evolved enough to elect its first black president, surely it would accept an African American woman in the role of white superhero Wonder Woman. At least, that's what Beyonce is banking on. Read Full Story

NO NEW TRIAL FOR O.J. SIMPSON: Former NFL great denied request during Friday hearing.
*O.J. Simpson lost his bid for a new trial during a hearing Friday before the same judge who oversaw his recent conviction in the armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel room. Read Full Story

RIHANNA SUFFERS DIZZY SPELL DOWN UNDER: Singer ran off stage clutching stomach during Thursday concert.
*Rihanna scared fans at a Thursday night concert in Sydney, Australia after running off stage in apparent physical pain in the middle of her finale. [Scroll down to view footage.] Read Full Story

VING RHAMES SELLING BRENTWOOD HOME: Actor puts house on the market for $2.7 million.
*Actor Ving Rhames is putting his two-story Tuscany-style home in Brentwood, Calif. on the market with an asking price of $2,699,000, reports the Los Angeles Times. Read Full Story

MCCARTNEY WANTS TO SERENADE MICHELLE OBAMA: Former Beatle extremely happy about outcome of election.
*Paul McCartney says he's so pleased with the America's Election Day voting results that he hopes to someday get a chance to serenade incoming First Lady Michelle Obama. Read Full Story

VENUS WINS SONY ERICSSON TOURNAMENT: Younger sister Serena withdrew last week with stomach muscle problem.
*Venus Williams won the WTA Tour's year-end event for the first time by beating Vera Zvonareva 6-7 (5/7), 6-0, 6-2 during Sunday's final of the Sony Ericsson championships. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Soul Men
By Kam Williams
*Directed by Malcolm Lee (Undercover Brother), Soul Men is an adult-oriented adventure which easily earns its R rating, as it relies heavily on salty language and a decidedly blue brand of humor. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Paris talks Obama; Julia Hudson's MySpace; 'View' ratings; Palin bypasses Oprah.
*Paris Hilton was dragged unwittingly into the presidential election when John McCain's camp featured her image in a campaign ad mocking Barack Obama's perceived "celebrity" status. 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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