01-23-09 EUR: President Obama to Get Blackberry Substitute

EUR Headlines - January 23, 2009

PRES. OBAMA TO GET A 'BARACKBERRY' SUBSTITUTE: National Security Agency approves a hacker-proof smartphone for the new president.
*The Internet has already nicknamed it "BarackBerry," but, in fact, President Obama's new smartphone is a $3,350 device that has all the bells and whistles of his beloved Blackberry, but none of the security risks. Read Full Story

INAUGURATION COVERAGE DRAWS 38 MILLION: Ratings are second only to Reagan's oath of office in 81.
*Some 38 million Americans tuned in to watch Tuesday's inauguration of President Barack Obama, the most popular inauguration day on television since Ronald Reagan took office in 1981. Read Full Story

SASHA AND MALIA BEANIE BABIES ON SALE: But doll maker claims the names have nothing to do with Obama daughters.
*Two new Beanie Babies are on the market – one named "Sweet Sasha," the other "Marvelous Malia." But, the company behind the popular brand claims the names do not refer to President Barack Obama's daughters. Read Full Story

ARETHA SAYS THE COLD AFFECTED INAUGURATION SONG: Plus, where did she get that hat?
*While most people have spent the last 72 hours trippin' on her hat, Aretha Franklin said she was more concerned with the way she sounded Read Full Story

FIRST LADY'S HAIR DRESSER BOOKS REALITY SHOW: Johnny Wright signs development deal with 44 Blue.
*Michelle Obama's hairstylist has landed a development deal to star in a reality television show, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Read Full Story

ETTA JAMES 'PROUD' OF HER SIGNATURE SONG: Singer says she loved Beyonce's rendition during Obamas' first dance.
*R&B legend Etta James says she was overcome with pride watching Beyonce belt her classic song, "At Last," while Barack Obama and his wife shared their first dance Tuesday night as President and First Lady. Read Full Story

AKON KEEPS HIS AGE A MYSTERY: Singer says it's not important to him, and shouldn't be to anyone else.
*Count pop star Akon among the celebrities who refuse to tell their real age. The Senegalese singer claims he doesn't know how old he is anyway, and that's fine with him. Read Full Story

CONDI RICE SIGNS WITH WILLIAM MORRIS: Deal includes representation for books, lectures and various media opportunities.
*Shortly after Condoleezza Rice's last official day as the U.S. Secretary of State, the William Morris Agency announced it has signed her as a client for representation in multiple areas – including books and lecture appearances. Read Full Story

OPRAH BOOK SELECTION HEADED TO BIG SCREEN: Universal picks up rights to 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle.'
*The David Wroblewski novel "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle," a recent selection for Oprah’s Book Club, will be made into a feature film at Universal Pictures under a partnership between Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Films and Tom Hanks' Playtone. Read Full Story

MARIAH CAREY TO SING ON IN-LAW'S ALBUM: 'Mimi' to help launch career of hubby's younger brother.
*Mariah Carey will reportedly offer some vocal assistance to the younger brother of her husband Nick Cannon. Read Full Story

VENUS OUSTED, SERENA ADVANCES IN AUSTRALIA: Older sister loses to Carla Suarez; younger squeezes past Gisela Dulko.
*It was a bittersweet Thursday for the Williams sisters at the Australian Open. Venus squandered a match point before losing to 46th-ranked Carla Suarez Navarro, while Serena advanced with a close win over Argentinian Gisela Dulko. Read Full Story

NICOLE RICHIE PITCHES NEW REALITY SHOW: Celeb looking to show her life as a working mom.
*Nicole Richie is hoping to give reality television another run. Some six years after the debut of "The Simple Life," the daughter of Lionel Richie is pitching a new family-focused series about her life as a busy mother. Read Full Story

OBAMA BITS: Winfrey's White House toast; Sharon Stone snubs Hughley; Halle Berry vs. escalator; Usher disses D.C. fan?
*The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Oprah Winfrey spent some private time with the Obamas after the nation's First Couple left the last inauguratl ball at 12:45 a.m. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
Inkheart (PG for fantasy action, scary moments and mild epithets) Screen adaptation of the Cornelia Funke children’s novel of the same name about a man (Brendan Fraser) who discovers he has an uncanny ability to bring fairy tale characters to life when reading aloud to his daughter (Eliza Bennett). Cast includes Helen Mirren, Paul Bettany and Sienna Guillory. 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

ITTY BITTY BITS: Perry's 'Preys' tops DVD chart; USO books Banner; Kilpatrick loses law license fight; 'Noah's Arc' DVD.
*Tyler Perry's "The Family That Preys," a drama that grossed $37.1 million in U.S. theaters, debuted at the top of the national home video sales chart for the week ended Jan. 18. Read Full Story

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