11-11-08 EURxtra: Isaiah Washington Wants Back on 'Grey's Anatomy'

EUR Headlines - November 11, 2008

ISAIAH WASHINGTON WANTS BACK ON 'GREY'S': Actor weighs in on abrupt dismissal of lesbian character Erica Hahn.
*In the upcoming issue of TV Guide, Isaiah Washington was asked how "Grey's Anatomy" should fix things following the unpopular firing of Brook Smith, who played lesbian character Dr. Erica Hahn. Read Full Story

IT'S FARRAKHAN UNLEASHED: Nation of Islam leader boldly praises Obama after keeping quiet for months - afraid of harming campaign.
*Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan was finally able to voice public praise for President-Elect Barack Obama after months of silence, which was rooted in fear that his support would hurt the historic campaign. Read Full Story

NUDE PICS OF CHEETAH GIRL HITS INTERNET: Photos of Adrienne Bailon were snatched from her stolen laptop.
*Nude photos of singer Adrienne Bailon of The Cheetah Girls popped up on the Internet over the weekend straight from her laptop, which was stolen last month at New York's JFK Airport while she waited for a flight. Read Full Story

LISTEN TO THE NEW EURCAST: Featuring Sherri Shepherd, Sam Jackson & Coolio
In this first EURcast under President-Elect Barack Obama, "Madagascar Escape 2 Africa" star Sherri Shepherd tells us how heated things really get with Elisabeth Hasselbeck, her co-host on "The View." Read Full Story

MARIAH CAREY TO SING AT AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS: Performer joins Rihanna, Ne-Yo, New Kids and more.
*Mariah Carey has been added to the list of performers for the American Music Awards, set for Nov. 23. Read Full Story

WILLIAM BALFOUR STAYS IN JAIL: Parole review didn't go so well for "person of interest" in Hudson family murder case.
*William Balfour, the 27-year-old convicted felon questioned in the killings of Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew, remains behind bars following a parole review that found probable cause to detain him. Read Full Story

MALIA OBAMA'S ELECTION NIGHT DRESS IN DEMAND: Outfit from Biscotti Girls is already sold out in three dept. store chains.
*The jury may still be out on Michelle Obama's Election Night dress, but fashion critics and the nation's tweeners have been raving over daughter Malia Obama's ensemble. Read Full Story

OBAMA'S SECRET SERVICE CODE NAME REVEALED: White House also releases names for his wife and two daughters.
*To the world, he is known as U.S. President-Elect Barack Obama. To the Secret Service charged with protecting his every move, he is referred to by the code name, Renegade. Read Full Story

SEATTLE STREET NAMED FOR AUGUST WILSON: Late playwright takes over stretch of roadway in Seattle Center.
*A dedication ceremony was held in Seattle Friday for a new street named for playwright August Wilson. Read Full Story

WE REMEMBER: "Mama Africa" Miriam Makeba dies after collapsing on stage in Italy.
*South African singer Miriam Makeba, known the world over as "Mama Africa," died after collapsing on stage Sunday night in Italy. She was 76. Read Full Story

KANYE, LUDACRIS RELEASE DATES PUSHED UP: Albums from both rappers due Nov. 24 to milk the holiday shopping weekend.
*Island Def Jam is moving up by a day the release dates for Ludacris' "Theater of the Mind" and Kanye West's "808s & Heartbreak," in what it says is an attempt to capitalize on the Thanksgiving shopping weekend. Read Full Story

BOWLING WITH EDDIE MURPHY & JOHNNY GILL: Word has it the two friends host tournaments at the crib on weekends.
*The New York Post is reporting that Eddie Murphy and his permanent houseguest, Johnny Gill, spend most weekends hosting bowling tournaments in the property's bowling alley. Read Full Story

KEYSHIA COLE READIES NEW CD: Plus, new season of BET reality show begins tonight at 10.
*R&B star Keyshia Cole is returning on two fronts – her new CD "A Different Me," is due Dec. 16 via Imani/Geffen/Interscope, and her BET reality show, "Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is" begins its third season tonight at 10. Read Full Story

FRENCH FIRST LADY CAN'T WAIT TO MEET MICHELLE: Plus, Carla Bruni disowns Italian heritage after PM jokes about Obama's 'suntan.'
*France's first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy says she can't wait to meet her incoming American counterpart, Michelle Obama. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Clinton clone; Usher's organic rush; Nelly's Ford Flex; Joe the Plumber at 40/40; Obama's "Huxtable Factor"; Collier shooting suspect.
*Funkmeister George Clinton tells Details magazine that he's storing his DNA so he can be cloned one day. Read Full Story

JUDGE ORDERS PRINCE TO PAY EDITOR: Man claimed musician never returned equipment and failed to pay bill.
*Prince has been ordered by a judge to shell out nearly $58,000 to a man who says the superstar never paid him for editing services and unreturned equipment. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Pray the Devil Back to Hell
By Kam Williams
*Liberia was founded in 1847 by former U.S. slaves shipped back to Africa by the American Colonization Society. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Fears of the Dark (Peurs du Noir)
By Kam Williams
*Last year, a French film named Paris, je T’aime proved that 20 directors could successfully collaborate on one movie. 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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