12-23-08 EURxtra: Is Michael Jackson Really Sick With Rare Disease?

EUR Headlines - December 23, 2008

IS MIJAC REALLY SICK WITH RARE DISEASE?: Not in the least, claims Fox411 columnist Roger Friedman.
*The author of a new biography on Michael Jackson claims the star is fighting for his life due to a rare respiratory condition, but a columnist who covers the singer closely says reports of the alleged illness are "extremely exaggerated." Read Full Story

NO CHAIRS OR STROLLERS AT OBAMA INAUGURATION: Officials release a list of items banned from the Mall.
*Washington officials have released a list of items that will not be allowed at President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration for security reasons. Read Full Story

D.C. HAIRDRESSERS COURT MICHELLE OBAMA: Black salons in the area hope to secure First Lady as a client.
*Just where will Michelle Obama "get her hair did" while living in the White House? Hair stylists in the Washington D.C. area are already angling to secure the soon-to-be First Lady as a client, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

BAILEY BROADCASTING'S NEW OBAMA RADIO SPECIAL: 'Hail The Chief, The Dream Comes To Life' ready for Inaugration Day
*Not since we produced the iconic, award-winning "King: From Atlanta to the Mountaintop" have we been more excited about bringing an educational and entertaining biographic profile to the airwaves. Read Full Story

BLACK THEATER CO. PLANS BERNIE MAC TRIBUTE: NY's Ujamaa group sends out casting notice for talent.
*New York's Ujamaa Black Theater is planning a special tribute show to honor the late Bernie Mac, who died of pneumonia last August at age 50. Read Full Story

OPRAH'S CAMP DENIES DC HOUSE HUNT: Rumored $50 million price for Georgetown digs also viewed as ridiculous.
*Rumors of Oprah Winfrey looking for property in Washington D.C. to be closer to the Obama White House have been shot down by her reps, according to TMZ.com. Read Full Story

JAMIE FOXX, KEYSHIA COLE IN ADOPTION TV SPECIAL: Singers to share their stories on CBS' 'Home for the Holidays'
*Jamie Foxx, Keyshia Cole and Faith Hill will share their personal experiences with adoption on the CBS special "A Home for the Holidays," which airs tonight from 8 to 9 p.m. Read Full Story

MARY J SUED FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT: Production duo claims 'Enough Cryin' rips off one of their songs.
*Two producers have filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Mary J. Blige and others claiming her track, "On My Grind," is too similar to a tune they submitted to the song's producer, reports TMZ.com. Read Full Story

RUSSELL HORNSBY IN HBO'S 'TREATMENT': 'Lincoln Heights' star to be a regular on second season.
*Actor Russell Hornsby will be among the ensemble cast of HBO's "In Treatment" when it begins its second season next year. Read Full Story

O.J.'S COLLECTIBLES HEADED BACK TO L.A.: Sheriff's Dept. to figure out the items' rightful owners.
*A Las Vegas judge has ordered that the sports memorabilia caught up in O.J. Simpson's bungled robbery attempt must be turned over to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, where the items' ownership will be determined. Read Full Story

CHICAGO RAPPERS REMAKE 'SELF DESTRUCTION': KRS-One returns to update anti-violence plea with Twista, Syleena Johnson and more.
*Nearly two decades after KRS-One assembled several of the hottest rap acts to record the anti-violence anthem "Self-Destruction," the song has been updated by Chicago-area artists in an attempt to keep the message going. Read Full Story

SEAN LEVERT DEATH LEADS TO JAIL REFORM: Cuyahoga County officials say policies regarding prescription meds will change.
*TMZ.com is reporting that the death of Sean Levert in a Cleveland, Ohio jail after being forced to go without his prescription medicine for six days has led Cuyahoga County authorities to change its policies and give inmates meds for valid prescriptions. Read Full Story

BRADY, BLEU TO ANNOUNCE IMAGE AWARD NOMS: Talent to reveal acts in the running on Jan. 7.
*Wayne Brady, Corbin Bleu, Audra McDonald and others will appear at a press conference next month to announce the nominees, honorees and other details for the 40th NAACP Image Awards. Read Full Story

NEW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT' BLOG: Will Good Samaritans Become A Dying Breed?
*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

‘TAVIS SMILEY’ PREPARES FOR SEASON 6: Producer says to 'expect more' when new run begins on Jan. 5.
*Tavis Smiley kicks off the sixth season of his late night PBS talk show on Monday, January 5, with two-time Academy Award-winning actor Dustin Hoffman. Read Full Story

KEYSHIA COLE IS DONE WITH SAD SONGS: R&B artist says her new CD is titled 'A Different Me' for a reason.
*While Keyshia Cole elbowed her way into the crowded R&B field several years ago with heartbreak songs such as "Love" and "I Remember," the singer says she can't stand to listen to them anymore – which explains the title of her new album, "A Different Me." Read Full Story

CONDI TO RELOCATE NEAR STANFORD U: Plus, outgoing Secretary of State to write book about her parents living in segregated south.
*With weeks to go before her job as secretary of state comes to an end, Condoleezza Rice said Monday she is looking for a new home near Stanford University in northern California, reports the AFP. Read Full Story

T-PAIN BRINGING AUTOTUNE TO TIM MCGRAW?: Artists taking their November 'SNL' skit to the next level.
*When country star Tim McGraw and R&B singer T-Pain appeared together in a "Saturday Night Live" skit last month, little did they know it would lead to a real musical collaboration. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Ghost Town
By Kam Williams
*What happens to you when you die? Perhaps you remain on Earth unable to rest in peace until you resolve all of your unfinished business. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Savage Grace
By Kam Williams
*In 1907, Dr. Leo Baekeland made a fortune when he invented a new type of plastic he called Bakelite. A couple of generations later, his grandson Brooks (Stephen Dillane) didn’t know what he was getting into when he wed a shameless gold digger named Barbara Daly (Julianne Moore). 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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