12-15-08 EUR: J-Hud / T-Boz / Fishburne / Obama / Rahsaan Patterson

EUR Headlines - December 15, 2008

J-HUD CANCELS SCHEDULED VIDEO SHOOT: Source says, 'She's realized that she's not ready to go back to work."
*Jennifer Hudson has scrapped plans to film her first music video since the October murders of her mother, brother and nephew. Read Full Story

T-BOZ ADDRESSES FORECLOSURE REPORTS: Singer tells Essence.com 'a bunch of things were put in my name' during marriage to Mack 10.
*Essence.com caught up with former TLC singer T-Boz to set the record straight about reports last week that her Atlanta-area home was in foreclosure and headed toward the auction block. Read Full Story

FISHBURNE'S 'CSI' DEBUT BOOSTS RATINGS: Thursday's episode seen by more than 20 million viewers.
*Laurence Fishburne's debut as Raymond Langston on CBS' top-rated drama "CSI" boosted the show to its best numbers since its premiere this season, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Read Full Story

OBAMA'S RACE AN ISSUE FOR SOME: Is he black, white ... or neither?
*A perplexing new chapter is unfolding in Barack Obama's racial saga: Many people insist that "the first black president" is actually not black. Read Full Story

SHERRI SHEPHERD SEARCHING FOR 'SNL'S' BLACKNESS: Actress says there aren't even enough black cast members for a 'View' sketch.
*Maya Rudolph's return guest spot and Kenan Thompson's role in a digital short were the lone African American appearances on "Saturday Night Live" over the weekend – other than musical guest Kanye West. Read Full Story

IS KANYE REALLY TRYING TO BE A FASHION INTERN?: Reports suggest he's applying to Louis Vuitton and other European design houses.
*Rumors of Kanye West deciding to put his music career on hold to study fashion design in Europe are picking up steam. Read Full Story

BEYONCE'S 'LADIES' TOPS ROLLING STONE POLL: Song crowned "Best Single"; Santogold, Lil Wayne, Estelle also in top 10.
*Beyonce Knowles's current No. 1 song "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)" has been named the Best Single of 2008 in a new poll from Rolling Stone magazine. Read Full Story

'IDOL'S' LYTHGOE ADDRESSES PAULA'S ALLEGATIONS: Show's former producer denies knowingly putting judge in danger.
*Former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe is denying recent statements by Paula Abdul suggesting that the show put her in peril by allowing an alleged stalker to audition. Read Full Story

MIJAC DRAWS CROWDS IN BEVERLY HILLS: Entertainer's latest disguise – a bright blue tunic and Zorro mask - creates more attention.
*Michael Jackson – in a head-turning outfit - was spotted running errands Friday in Beverly Hills. Read Full Story

RAHSAAN PATTERSON WRAPS 'THE ULTIMATE GIFT': Neo-crooner’s first holiday album available now.
*The very spiritual funk of Rahsaan Patterson made him one of the pioneers of the neo-soul movement. His 1997 self-titled debut album produced hits “Stop By” and “Where You Are.” After a ten year record career, Patterson is releasing his first holiday album, titled “The Ultimate Gift.” Read Full Story

WILL SMITH'S 'SEVEN POUNDS' CHARITY TOUR ROLLS ON: Helping others is focus of new film and current promotional trip.
*Will Smith has been traveling around the country participating in charitable works as part of a promotional tour for his new film "Seven Pounds," which follows a suicidal man determined to change the lives of seven strangers. Read Full Story

PLAXICO ATTENDS CHARITY EVENT IN NY: Suspended Giants receiver would not discuss weapon charges.
*New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress showed up at a charity fundraiser for the homeless at a New York City nightclub two weeks after accidentally shooting himself in the right thigh. Read Full Story

MR. T. SUBJECT OF GRAPHIC NOVEL: 'I pity the fool who don’t get my book, read it, and enjoy it!' he warns.
*Mohawk-wearing actor Mr. T, an 80s pop culture icon for his role as B.A. Baracas in the TV series "The A Team," is the subject of a new graphic novel comic book currently available in stores. Read Full Story

HUDSON MURDERS SPARKED BY BIRTHDAY GIFT?: Prosecutors say Balfour's jealousy over present from another man sparked murder spree.
*A birthday gift given to Jennifer Hudson's sister Julia by an alleged boyfriend may have triggered her estranged husband to go on the shooting spree that killed her mother, brother and son, prosecutors allege. Read Full Story

CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW FROM EURWEB: Presenting the EURthisNthat blog
*As we move forward into the new year, in anticipation of a new president, we're bringing you something new as well. Presenting the EURthisNthat blog. Read Full Story

CHRIS ROCK'S KIDS WANNA HANG WITH OBAMA GIRLS: 'My girls want a playdate,' comic said.
*Chris Rock tells People.com that his daughters are hoping to some day become BFFs with the nation's first daughters – 7-year-old Sasha and 10-year-old Malia Obama. Read Full Story

MOS DEF SUED BY HIS OWN LAWYERS: Divorce attorneys claim they haven't been paid.
*Star Pulse is reporting that Mos Def has been the target of a lawsuit by his divorce lawyers for failing to pay them for their services. Read Full Story

STILL NO BUYERS FOR VICK'S VA HOME: Another auction comes and goes with no qualified bidders.
*Michael Vick's sprawling Virginia house that served as home base for the dogfighting enterprise that landed him in federal prison remains on the market following yet another auction. Read Full Story

KABC SEVERS TIES WITH LARRY ELDER: Conservative radio host announced departure on Thursday.
*Larry Elder's 15-year run as a conservative radio host on KABC/790 AM came to an end on Friday. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: 50 Cent locked out of car; 50 & LL at Video Game Awards; Tyrese at UTA; T.I. signs Killer Mike; 76ers fire Maurice Cheeks.
*After 50 Cent accidentally locked his keys inside of his Rolls Royce at London's swanky Mayfair hotel last week – an incident that was captured gleefully by paparazzi – he was ticketed for being unable to move his car from the hotel's entrance. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: The Black Candle
By Kam Williams
*Kwanzaa has come a long way since it was created by Maulana Ron Karenga in California 42 years ago. 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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