01-19-09 EUR: Beyonce To Serenade Obamas At Neighborhood Ball

EUR Headlines - January 19, 2009

BEYONCE TO SERENADE OBAMAS AT NEIGHBORHOOD BALL: Artist to sing 'At Last' during couple's first dance as President and First Lady.
*Shortly after being called upon to serenade Barack and Michelle Obama at the Neighborhood Ball, Beyonce has revealed the song she will sing as the couple graces the dance floor for the first time as President and First Lady. Read Full Story

DWAYNE WADE DRAMA JUMPS OFF: Wife of Miami Heat baller says he gave her an unspecified STD.
*In most people's minds, Miami Heat superstar Dwayne Wade is a "good guy." However, if you ask his wife, Siohvaughn, who he's divorcing, he's anything but. He "abandoned his children, committed adultery, and infected her with an unspecified sexually transmitted disease," Siohvaughn alleges in legal papers." Read Full Story

JAMAL WOOLARD: The Notorious Interview with Kam Williams
*Like the late Christopher Wallace, aka Biggie Smalls, aka Notorious B.I.G., Jamal Woolard was born and raised in Brooklyn. He also raps under an alias, Gravy, and he’s even been shot in a drive-by. Read Full Story

COUNTDOWN TO INAUGURATION: Obama celebratory and solemn
*Barack Obama approached his inauguration as the 44th U.S. president with a mix of solemnity and celebration on Sunday, laying a wreath at a military grave and then swaying along at a concert featuring Bruce Springsteen and Beyonce. Read Full Story

'NOTORIOUS' AFTER-PARTY ENDS IN STABBING: Four men injured at New York City nightclub.
*An advertised after-party in Brooklyn for the premiere of Biggie Smalls' biopic "Notorious" ended in violence Saturday when four men were stabbed and hospitalized, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

J-HUD SCHEDULED FOR CLIVE DAVIS' GRAMMY BASH?: E! Online says she's on the bill for Feb. 7 shindig.
*Not only is Whitney Houston scheduled to make a comeback performance at Clive Davis' annual Grammy party on Feb. 7, but Jennifer Hudson, according to E! Online, has also been placed among the performance lineup. Read Full Story

NEW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT' BLOG: White Man Says 'When Will WE Get Over It?'
*As we move forward in this new year, we're bringing you some changes as well. Presenting the EURthisNthat blog. Read Full Story

SPIKE LEE 'PASSING' THROUGH SUNDANCE: Filmmaker's take on Tony-winning musical makes a splash.
*The Spike Lee-directed big-screen version of Broadway's "Passing Strange" debuted Friday at the Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

OPRAH FINALLY COMMENTS ON FAKE HOLOCAUST STORY: Talk show host said she was 'very disappointed.'
*Oprah Winfrey has made her first public comments about a former guest who lied about meeting his future wife in a Nazi concentration camp. Read Full Story

LEEZY COURTING PUBLISHERS FOR BOOK PROJECTS: Outgoing Secretary of State trying to line up home for three books.
*Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has confirmed that she will meet with publishers later this month to discuss three book projects, including a memoir of her service in the Bush administration Read Full Story

SERENA TIGHTENS PURSE STRINGS IN BAD ECONOMY: Tennis star admits 'I have really cut back' on spending.
*Serena Williams may not be on the verge of filing for bankruptcy, but even she admits that the current economic downswing has made her slow down when it comes to splurging on designer handbags and glitzy jewelry. Read Full Story

BUCS CHOOSE RAHEEM MORRIS FOR HEAD COACH: He'll replace Jon Gruden; Also, Steelers To meet Cardinals in Super Bowl
*The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced Raheem Morris as its new head coach, replacing the Super Bowl winner Jon Gruden just one day following his abrupt firing. Read Full Story

BRINKLEY'S 'GOT MILK' AND OBAMA FEVER: Former model, scorned by cheating husband, looks with hope toward Obama-led future.
*One-time supermodel Christie Brinkley, who was at the Sundance Film Festival to launch her third "got milk?" advertising campaign, said Tuesday's inauguration of Barack Obama can't come soon enough. Read Full Story

MORGAN FREEMAN IN DOC ABOUT SEGREGATED PROMS: Sundance film follows his offer to pay for integrated dance in hometown.
*For 11 years, an offer has been on the table from Morgan Freeman to finance a prom at his local high school in Charleston, Miss. that would end its long tradition of holding two separate proms – one for black students, the other for whites. Read Full Story

JONAS BROS PREPARE TO IMPRESS OBAMA GIRLS: Sasha and Malia get to hear their No. 1 band sing their favorite songs tonight.
*The Jonas Brothers met with reporters in Los Angeles Friday to discuss their new Disney Channel show "Jonas," but that conversation was quickly tossed aside in favor of a more pressing topic - Malia and Sasha Obama. Read Full Story

NICK CANNON SAYS BABY WILL COME SOON: Actor and wifey Mariah Carey to plan for family, but only 'when everything calms down.'
*Nick Cannon says enough with all of the baby rumors regarding his wife, Mariah Carey. Read Full Story

LUDA, COMMON TO PERFORM AT HIP HOP 101 FESTIVAL: Event to feature graffiti art, dance competitions and more.
*The Hip Hop 101 Music & Arts Festival (www.hh101.com) will celebrate Black History Month with Ludacris, Common, and turntableist Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys on Saturday Feb. 21 at the Los Angeles Sports Arena starting at 6:30 p.m. Read Full Story

DIDDY TO PRODUCE JOAQUIN PHOENIX ALBUM: Actor recently retired from acting to pursue a rap career; journey captured on film.
*More details have emerged about that peculiar day earlier this month when Jamie Foxx and Joaquin Phoenix were seen dancing around like fools at Miami Beach hot spot LIV while being filmed by actor Casey Affleck. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: The Family That Preys
By Kam Williams
*This Tyler Perry offering is a slight variation on his familiar formula in that white actors have been added to the principal cast. Read Full Story

OBAMA BITS: Commander in Chief ball; $5 million tab for TV; Tomb of the Unknown; Inauguration speech.
*President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural ball for the military, to be headlined by Jon Bon Jovi and emceed by comedian George Lopez, will be broadcast to American troops stationed around the world. 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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