01-02-09 EUR: J-Hud To Sing At Inauguration? / More On Barkley Bust

EUR Headlines - January 2, 2009

JENNIFER HUDSON TO SING AT INAUGURATION?: Organizers reportedly want grieving artist to perform national anthem.
*The New York Post is reporting that Jennifer Hudson is being courted to perform at the swearing in of President-elect Barack Obama, in what would be her first appearance since the October murders of her mother, brother and nephew. Read Full Story

BARKLEY PARTIED WITH URKEL BEFORE DUI BUST: Michael Strahan also in the mix at Scottsdale nightclub before arrest.
*TheDirty.com is reporting that Charles Barkley was drinking heavily with actor Jaleel White and retired NFL player Michael Strahan at a Scottsdale, Ariz. bar before the ex-NBA star was popped for suspicion of DUI early Wednesday. Read Full Story

REFLECTIONS OF 2008: Up To The Minute And Right On The Dollar
*“Up to the minute and right on the dollar;” that describes my year 2008. There was no extra on anything and no grace period. Read Full Story

OPRAH GIVES AGAIN: This time to Ron Clark's school in Atlanta.
*For most folks just getting a letter from Oprah Winfrey would make their day. But to get a letter AND a check for $365,000 would be like going to heaven without having to die first. Read Full Story

PRINCE OUTLINES 2009 SCHEDULE: Artist says he's dropping three albums and will introduce Sade-flavored protégé.
*Prince has revealed that his plans for 2009 include the release of three new albums, including an electro-flavored solo effort tentatively titled MPLSOUND that was recorded at Paisley Park Studios. Read Full Story

DIDDY CANT STOP, WON'T STOP THE BEARCATS: Orange Bowl-bound Cinci coach moved team out of hotel once mogul checked in.
*Cincinnati coach Brian Kelly wasn't taking any chances with his team being distracted by tomfoolery during their final night before the Orange Bowl. Read Full Story

WE REMEMBER BERNIE HAMILTON & VINCENT FORD: Actor Hamilton was 80; songwriter Ford was 68
*Bernie Hamilton, the actor who played the no-nonsense police captain on the 1970s TV series "Starsky and Hutch," has passed away. He was 80. Also, Vincent Ford, a songwriter credited with composing the Bob Marley reggae classic "No Woman, No Cry," died Sunday at a hospital in Jamaica of complications from diabetes. He was 68. Read Full Story

THE FILM STRIP: Jamal Woolard is Biggie on the big screen in 'Notorious.'
By Marie Moore
*Just before the holidays more celebs than usual were in town to talk about their films and The Film Strip was there up close and personal to ask them about their projects. Brooklynite Jamal Woolard is Christopher “Biggie” Wallace in “Notorious” and his main concern was to be convincing. Read Full Story

NEW DOCUMENTARY DISHES ROC-A-FELLA DIRT: Former employee details unraveling of Jay-Z/Damon Dash business and friendship.
*A former employee of Roc-A-Fella records is coming out with a tell-all documentary about the downfall of the label, reports Sohh.com. 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

CARDINALS RECEIVER ACCUSED OF DOMESTIC ABUSE: Playfight between Larry Fitzgerald and baby mama turns ugly.
*Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has been ordered to stay away from the mother of his 11-month-old son after he allegedly assaulted her at his Phoenix home in October. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Lil Kim pissed over 'Notorious' portrayal; 'Joe Turner's' revival; more J.Lo/Marc rumors.
*During the casting of "Notorious," it was rumored that Lil Kim was unhappy that producers picked Naturi Naughton of 3LW fame to play her. It was also speculated that Kim felt her relationship with B.I.G. was sensationalized. 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

EUR DVD REVIEW: An American Carol
By Kam Williams
*This shameful spoof takes cheap potshots at Michael Moore ostensibly for the amusement of right-wing zealots. The film features Kevin Farley as Hollywood moviemaker Michael Malone, a thinly-veiled caricature of Mr. Moore. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
Defiance (R for violence and profanity) Oscar-winner Edward Zwick (for Shakespeare in Love) directs this harrowing tale of survival, set in occupied Poland during World War II, recounting the heroic efforts of three brothers (Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber and Jamie Bell) who escape into the forest where they join forces with Russian resistance fighters to save over 1,000 fellow Jews from the Nazis. Read Full Story

THE 100 BEST FILMS OF 2008: Kam William's annual accolades for the cream of the cinematic crop.
*In a year when four of the best films were big screen versions of comic book adventures (including Wanted, Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk), it should come as no surprise that one would emerge as this critic's pick as the top picture of 2008. Read Full Story

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