01-13-09 EURxtra: Ann Coulter Gets Lit Up By Entire Panel of 'The View'

EUR Headlines - January 13, 2009

BEYONCE, BLIGE TO SING AT OFFICIAL INAUGURAL KICKOFF: Bono, Bruce Springsteen also on the bill for Lincoln Memorial concert.
*Beyonce, Mary J. Blige and Usher will join more than a dozen other music stars for the official kick off of Barack Obama's presidential inaugural festivities at Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial on Jan. 18. Read Full Story

ANN COULTER VS. ENTIRE 'VIEW' PANEL: Even Elisabeth had issues with author's attack on bi-racial Americans and single moms.
*It was another banner day at "The View" on Monday, as the co-hosts welcomed – or rather tolerated – conservative author Ann Coulter for a discussion about her book "Guilty: Liberal 'Victims' And Their Assault On America." [View clip below.] Read Full Story

PRINCE ACCUSED OF PLAGIARISM: Court rules 'Most Beautiful Girl in the World' was taken from two Italian writers.
*In a case that has dragged on since the 1990s, an Italian court ruled that Prince's 1994 hit "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World" was plagiarized from a song by two Italian writers. However, a final ruling still has yet to take place. Read Full Story

THE 'NOTORIOUS' EURCAST: Also, author Kimberly Lawson Roby on her new book, 'The Best of Everything'
In this EURcast, author Kimberla Lawson Roby is back to talk about her new book "The Best of Everything," which follows the daughter of Roby's most famous character, Rev. Curtis Black. And we'll also hear from the mother of Notorious B.I.G., Voletta Wallace, and the actress who played her in the upcoming film "Notorious," Angela Bassett. Read Full Story

COSBY, WATSON, POUSSAINT, FENTY ON OBAMA: 'Meet the Press' gathers group to discuss black America under incoming president.
*"Meet the Press" on Sunday began a special series on Presidential Leadership with a discussion on how the Obama presidency can confront challenges in the black community. Read Full Story

FIRST GRANDMA TO GIVE WHITE HOUSE TRIAL RUN: Michelle Obama's mom on hand to help grandkids settle in.
*The presidential transition team has announced that Barack Obama's mother-in-law will move into the White House soon to help her family – particularly her granddaughters – settle into a new routine. 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

J.LO AND HUBBY TO ATTEND OBAMA BALL: Marc Anthony agrees to perform at Latino Inaugural Ball on Jan. 18 in DC.
*Although they were not public supporters of Barack Obama during the campaign, married couple Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have agreed to attend one of the many unofficial balls tied to the swearing-in of our first black president. Read Full Story

MORGAN IS NEW '30 ROCK' SPOKESMAN IN OBAMA ERA: Actor makes announcement during Golden Globe win.
*When "30 Rock" won a Golden Globe Sunday night for television comedy, costar Tracy Morgan gave the acceptance speech rather than star-creator-writer Tina Fey – thanks to the election of Barack Obama. Read Full Story

RUMORS FLY SURROUNDING DUPRI'S DEF JAM EXIT: Page Six says mogul's heart was no longer in job after girlfriend's album tanked.
*Producer Jermaine Dupri was reportedly dropped from his position as President of Island Records Urban Music because he stopped showing up for work when his girlfriend Janet Jackson's album flopped. Read Full Story

MOTOWN STARS RETURN HOME FOR 50TH B'DAY: Event kicks off year-long schedule of anniversary events.
*A who's who of Motown alumni returned to famed Studio A of Hitsville USA yesterday to officially kick off a year-long celebration of the label's 50th anniversary. Read Full Story

QUEEN PEN WANTS TOUGHER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWS: Rapper to hold press conference on Friday.
*Rapper and domestic violence survivor Queen Pen will host a press conference/rally on Friday (Jan. 16) to push for tougher domestic violence legislation in New York, reports Allhiphop.com. Read Full Story

JIM JONES JOINS EXECUTIVE STAFF AT KOCH: Label hires 'We Fly High' rapper as VP of Urban A&R.
*Rapper Jim Jones, best known for his hit "We Fly High," was appointed the new Vice President of Urban A&R for KOCH Records, the label announced Monday. Read Full Story

CLIVE DAVIS STUGGLED TO FUND PRE-GRAMMY GALA: Usual sponsor backed out due to economy; NARAS steps in, but for how long?
*The New York Post is reporting that the next pre-Grammy party thrown by Clive Davis may be his last. Read Full Story

KLEOPATRA GIRL'S RINGSIDE REPORT: Top Girl Tiffany Pollard (New York) puts the 'P' in Pink at her birthday party @ Club Area
By Eugenia Wright a/k/a Kleopatra Girl
*It was top hat, top bustier and top tutu for top girl Tiffany Pollard - aka New York - looking like a hoofer in a Broadway chorus line at her smashing birthday party held at club Area Read Full Story

'ELECTRIC COMPANY' GETS EXTREME RAP MAKEOVER: Music supervisors from Broadway's 'In the Heights' added for revamp.
*PBS has announced it will infuse hip hop into a makeover of its 70s children's series "The Electric Company" in an attempt to connect with a new generation of viewers. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Pineapple Express
By Kam Williams
*Typically, Marijuana movies revolve around a couple of spaced-out slackers on the run who end up embroiled in a series of madcap misadventures while stoned out of their minds. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Ping Pong Playa
By Kam Williams
*C-Dub (Jimmy Tsai) has dropped out of school to pursue his dream of playing in the NBA. So, the teen fritters away his future playing ball in the park, instead of concentrating on getting a good education. 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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