01-15-09 EUR: Jennifer Hudson To Sing National Anthem At Super Bowl

EUR Headlines - January 15, 2009

J-HUD TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT SUPER BOWL: Performance will be first since slaying of her family members.
*The NFL has confirmed that Jennifer Hudson will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in Tampa, Fla. on Feb. 1. Read Full Story

DESHAWN OUT OF 'ATL HOUSEWIVES': Usher's wife denies being her replacement; Dr. J's rumored to be considered.
*DeShawn Snow will not return to "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" when the show begins its second season. Read Full Story

MAN CHARGED IN BIZZY BONE BEATDOWN: Anti-gang worker hit with felony count of robbery and burglary.
*A worker in a city anti-gang program was charged Tuesday in the robbing of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony member Bizzy Bone, whose real name is Byron McCane. Read Full Story

ANGELA BASSETT & VOLETTA WALLACE: Bassett portrays Biggie’s Mom.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*This weekend will be Big at the box office, whether or not theaters rake in the millions. This Friday is the debut of “Notorious,” the story of legendary rapper Biggie Smalls. The film stars newcomer Jamal Woolard as the hip-hop star and also features Derek Luke as Sean “Puffy” Combs and Angela Bassett as Biggie’s mom Voletta Wallace. Read Full Story

JACKIE CHAN MAY JOIN JADEN IN 'KARATE KID': Actor in talks to suit up as Mr. Miyagi in Columbia's update.
*Jackie Chan is in final negotiations to join the Columbia Pictures remake of "The Karate Kid," which has been revamped as a starring vehicle for Will Smith's son Jaden. Read Full Story

LIL WAYNE TO PERFORM AT THE GRAMMYS: Rapper among first artists announced for Feb. 8 ceremony.
*Lil Wayne has been tapped to perform at the 51st annual Grammy Awards, to be held Feb. 8 at Los Angeles' Staples Center and broadcast on CBS. Read Full Story

DMX DENIES WRONGDOING IN JAILHOUSE INTERVIEW: Rapper also says he's starting a TV show and finished his first gospel album.
*Rapper DMX sat down with a local Fox News affiliate in Phoenix to discuss his latest incarceration, as well as what's next on his schedule – other than hard time. Read Full Story

OBAMA WRITES LETTER TO HIS DAUGHTERS: Sunday's Parade magazine article features message to Sasha and Malia.
*As Barack Obama prepares to take the oath of office on Tuesday, Parade magazine asked him to share his dreams and desires for his children. The President-elect chose to share a letter that he wrote to his two girls. Read Full Story

MICHAEL STEELE SAYS GOP DOESN'T CARE ABOUT BLACKS: Rising Republican star makes it plain during RNC Chairman debate.
*In a November interview with the Washington Times, African American Republican Michael Steele claimed that Republican leaders “don’t give a damn” about blacks. Read Full Story

EDDY CURRY CONSIDERING DEFAMATION SUIT: Knicks center may sue limo driver accusing him of sexual harassment.
*New York Knicks center Eddy Curry may file a defamation suit against his former driver who accused him of sexual harassment and racial discrimination, his lawyer told Newsday yesterday. Read Full Story

T-MOBILE BLOCKS CHARLES BARKLEY: Communications company drops NBA vet in the wake of DUI arrest.
*Charles Barkley's days with T-Mobile are reportedly over. A spokeswoman for the company – which features the NBA commentator in its Fave 5 ads – says his contract has been discontinued due to his recent DUI arrest. Read Full Story

OPRAH WINFREY REJECTED FOR ROLE IN 'DOUBT': Talk show host lost part to Viola Davis.
*On Tuesday's episode of her daytime talk show, Oprah Winfrey revealed that she had asked to audition for a role in the film "Doubt," but was turned down by the director. Read Full Story

NORDSTROM CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Chain to sell exclusive CD featuring black blues and jazz singers.
*In celebration of February's Black History Month, Nordstrom will offer an exclusive CD "The Royal Blues - Celebrating the Queens of Blues and Jazz," a compilation of songs recorded by iconic black female blues and jazz vocalists. Read Full Story

RUN-DMC GETS HALL OF FAME LOVE: Rap group to be inducted along with Bobby Womack, Little Anthony and others.
*Run-DMC, Bobby Womack and doo-wop group Little Anthony were among the artists announced Wednesday as inductees into the next Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Read Full Story

VIDEO VIXENS GET NEW REALITY SHOW: E!'s 'Candy Girls' to spotlight female agent who places women in rap videos.
*Comcast-owned E! Entertainment has given the green light to a reality show that follows the lives of female actresses in rap videos, the network announced Friday in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

CHRIS ROCK TO WRITE ANOTHER BOOK: Untitled project to be filled with 'comedic observations.'
*Comedian Chris Rock, 43, has been tapped by Grand Central Publishing to write a new book tentatively scheduled for release next year, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

DOC CHANNEL MARKS BLACK HISTORY MONTH: African American-themed films to also be streamed online.
*The Documentary Channel (DOC) will celebrate Black History Month every Wednesday at 8 p.m. in February by airing documentaries related to African American history. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Obama tattoos; Blige's birthday bash; Jonathan Hicks leaves Times; Rick Fox covering Inauguration.
*Fatty’s Custom Tattooz in Washington, D.C., is gearing up for the new administration with “Obamathon.” Starting Friday and running through Inauguration Day, patrons can get a free Obama ’08 tattoo with the purchase of another tat priced at $200 or more. Fatty’s is also offering an “Obama piercing.” Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Vicky Cristina Barcelona
By Kam Williams
*This delightful romantic comedy from Woody Allen is easily on par with the best of the legendary director’s battle-of-the-sexes classics made back during the prime of his career. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Doubt
By Kam Williams
*There has been an explosion of lawsuits filed against the Catholic Church in recent years by parishioners claiming to have been molested and left traumatized by pedophile priests during childhood. Read Full Story

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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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