11-12-08 EUR: Trump Hosting J-Hud For Free / Kenny Lattimore is 'Timeless'

EUR Headlines - November 12, 2008

KENNY LATTIMORE TELLS ABOUT 'TIMELESS': Soul singer’s new disc covers classics
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*It’s about time to hear from soul balladeer Kenny Lattimore, but it’s also about “Timeless.” The smooth tenor released the aptly named project this fall, featuring a bevy of classic tune remakes. Read Full Story

TRUMP HOSTING J-HUD/RELATIVES FOR FREE: The Donald says 'We're protecting them well.' Plus, Balfour planned escape to Mississippi?
*Thanks to Donald Trump, Jennifer Hudson and several of her relatives have been staying at the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago free of charge following the murders of her mother, brother and nephew. Read Full Story

'ATLANTA HOUSEWIVES' REUNION DRAMA: Lisa and Kim throw down on Bravo's reunion special airing Nov. 25.
*So far, Lisa Wu Hartwell has steered clear of any drama on Bravo's reality show "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," but the mother of three says she was pushed past her limit by costar Kim Zolciak during the recent taping of the reunion show. Read Full Story

JAMES BROWN'S SON-IN-LAW KILLED: Family believes shooting death was a hit.
*Atlanta's CBS46.com is reporting that the son-in-law of the late singer James Brown was shot to death Wednesday night in the garage of his Buckhead home. Read Full Story

KERRY WASHINGTON WITH OBAMAS TUESDAY NIGHT: 'I couldn't stop giggling backstage with Michelle,' actress said.
*Actress Kerry Washington, a tireless campaigner for Barack Obama during the campaign, tells People.com of her experience with the Democrat's family last Tuesday night as he was elected the 44th president of the United States. Read Full Story

WILL & JADA ON ESSENCE COVER: Couple talks about black love in new December issue.
*Will and Jada Pinkett Smith grace the cover of December's Essence magazine and dish about a number of topics in the cover article, "The Story of Us." Read Full Story

OBAMA SISTERS INVITED TO 'HANNAH MONTANA?': Star's dad says yes, Obama camp says no.
*Usmagazine.com reported Tuesday that a source within the Barack Obama camp claimed the president-elect's two daughters had yet to receive the widely-reported request to appear on Disney's "Hannah Montana." Read Full Story

BEYONCE 'AMAZED' AT OFFERS FOR WEDDING PICS: Singer said the amount of money on the table was 'just ridiculous.'
*Beyonce says she was offered a ton of money by magazines looking for exclusive rights to photos from her not-so-secret April wedding in New York City. Read Full Story

JAY-Z LEAKS 'BLUEPRINT 3' TRACK TO SALUTE OBAMA: Kanye-produced 'History' hits Internet.
*In honor of President Elect Barack Obama, Jay-Z has leaked a track called "History" from his upcoming album "The Blueprint 3," reports music Web site NME. Read Full Story

JADEN SMITH IS THE NEW 'KARATE KID': After months of rumors, Columbia Pictures finally makes it official.
*Columbia Pictures has announced that Jaden Smith, the son of Hollywood titan Will Smith, will star in an all-new version of "The Karate Kid," based on the 1984 hit film led by Ralph Macchio. Read Full Story

QUEEN LATIFAH TO HOST PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS: Entertainer also up for favorite leading lady; Will Smith earns multiple nods.
*Queen Latifah has been tapped as host of the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards, airing live, Jan. 7 on CBS. Read Full Story

ARETHA FRANKLIN RANKED 'GREATEST SINGER': Soul icon tops Rolling Stone poll; Ray Charles, Sam Cooke also in top 5.
*The Queen of Soul has just become the Queen of Rock in a new poll of the rock era's 100 greatest singers, conducted by Rolling Stone magazine and due on newsstands Friday with four different covers. Read Full Story

WHOOPI MAKES A NEW DISCOVERY: 'View' co-host inks development deal to create programming for the network.
*Whoopi Goldberg, a co-host on ABC's "The View," has signed a development deal with Discovery Emerging Networks to develop shows for Investigation Discovery and Science Channel with partner Tom Leonardis. Read Full Story

MARIAH CAREY SHOVED INTO 'PUSH': Plus, singer's expenses during World Music Awards detailed by London paper.
*Mariah Carey is reportedly set to play a small role opposite Dakota Fanning in the upcoming film "Push," reports WENN. Read Full Story

NAACP SETS A DATE FOR IMAGE AWARDS: Nominees to be announced in January; ceremony to be held following month.
*The 40th NAACP Image Awards will broadcast live from Los Angeles' historic Shrine Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 12 (8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET/PT) on Fox. 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

CORBIN BLEU BUSTS A 'FREE STYLE': 'HSM' actor pirouettes into motocross film.
*"High School Musical" star Corbin Bleu is trading his dancing shoes for a motorbike to star in the upcoming film "Free Style." Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Makeba returns home; Legend on Latin Grammys; N. Richie hosts Lighting ceremony; civil rights DVD; Flo Rida in Gap ad; Van Peebles on panel; Lohan praises first 'colored' prez.
*The body of singing legend and activist Miriam Makeba, also known as "Mama Africa," will return home to South Africa sometime today, per the wishes of her family. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Pride and Glory
By Kam Williams
*The Tierneys are a tight-knit Irish-American clan with a long history of service in the NYPD. Family patriarch Francis (Jon Voight) is a highly-regarded, retired police chief who has preserved his connections to the upper echelons of the department. 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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