01-26-09 EUR: First Lady Not Thrilled With Sasha & Malia Dolls

EUR Headlines - January 26, 2009

FIRST LADY NOT HAPPY WITH SASHA/MALIA DOLLS: Michelle Obama calls Ty's newest product 'inappropriate.'
*First Lady Michelle Obama has spoken out about two newly-released dolls that share the same names as her young daughters, Sasha, 7, and Malia, 10. Read Full Story

LIENS FILED AGAINST TYLER PERRY'S HOME & STUDIO: Properties are the target of unhappy and unpaid contractors.
*Six construction firms have filed liens against Tyler Perry’s house and new movie studio, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read Full Story

LEE DANIELS' 'PUSH' WINS PRIZES AT SUNDANCE: Dark drama delights festival-goers, earns two audience awards in U.S. drama category.
*The Sundance Film Festival's prizes for best U.S. drama on Saturday went to "Push," the Lee Daniels-directed film about a young woman, Precious Jones, finding her way out of horrific circumstances in 1980s Harlem. Read Full Story

SCREENWRITER KENNETH RANCE IS 'NEW IN TOWN': African American writer pens new Renee Zellweger romantic comedy.
*Screenwriter Kenneth Rance wrote a love story that has more than one happy ending. In the new Lionsgate film, “New In Town,” starring Renee Zellwewer, his main character succeeds in her career, creates long lasting friendships, and get’s the man of her dreams. Read Full Story

DALLAS COWBOYS REALITY SHOW ON DECK: Michael Irvin teams with 'Biggest Loser' folks to search for new team member.
*The Dallas Cowboys got a taste of reality TV last year when cameras for HBO's "Hard Knocks" docu-series followed players through training camp. A year later, former team member Michael Irvin is preparing to take things a step further. Read Full Story

VING RHAMES SCORES 'MASTER HAROLD' ROLE: Actor to play lead in film adaptation of 1982 play.
*Ving Rhames is preparing to step into the shoes of noble waiter Sam, the lead character in a big screen adaptation of "Master Harold ... and the Boys," a role Danny Glover originated on Broadway. Read Full Story

KANYE SAYS HE'S NOT INTO BISEXUAL PORN: Rumor sparked by fake story posted at rap Web site.
*Kanye West has fired off a missive on his Web site addressing a reportedly fake interview suggesting he would consider taking part in a bisexual porn flick as a way to continue pushing the envelope of his career. Read Full Story

CHIEFS FIRE COACH HERM EDWARDS: Organization lets him go following worst two-year span in team history.
*The Herm Edwards era in Kansas City has come to an end. The coach of the NFL's Chiefs was fired on Friday, and he takes with him a three-year regular-season record of 15-33. Read Full Story

LIL WAYNE TO ROCK COURIC'S GRAMMY SPECIAL: Ne-Yo, John Legend, Jazmine Sullivan and T-Pain also on the bill.
*"CBS Evening News" anchor Katie Couric will step into the music world next month by hosting the "All Access Grammy Special," to feature performances from Lil' Wayne, Ne-Yo, John Legend, Jazmine Sullivan and T-Pain. Read Full Story

MARIAH UPSET OVER INAUGURAL VIP SEATS?: Page Six claims she and her husband 'bailed' after realizing they wouldn't be on stage.
*First there were rumors that Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon were stuck along with hundreds of Purple Ticket holders in the now infamous 3rd Street Tunnel, unable to get to their assigned seats on the National Mall for the inauguration. Read Full Story

ATL HOUSEWIVES KIM & NENE FRIENDS AGAIN? Kim says 'we are buddies'; but NeNe says 'oh really?'
*Call it the tale of two housewives. Kim Zolciak and her arch enemy, Nene Leakes from Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," each have differing takes on the current status of their friendship. Read Full Story

PETA REVEALS MICHAEL VICK'S 'EMPATHY TEST': Jailed QB scored a 73.5; cites Golden Rule in one of his answers.
*People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals just released the handwritten answers given by jailed quarterback Michael Vick to a "Developing Empathy" test he took just after pleading guilty to dogfighting charges in 2007. Read Full Story

SIMMONS GIRLS LAUNCH PASTRY ACCESSORIES: Vanessa and Angela team with company to expand shoe brand.
*Vanessa and Angela Simmons have announced a partnership with August Accessories, who will design, manufacture, and sell their new Pastry Accessories line – due in stores this fall. Read Full Story

ANDRE 3000 AMONG GQ'S 'BEST NEW DESIGNERS': Rapper heralded for his Benjamin Bixby line.
*GQ has crowned Andre 3000 one of the Best New Designers in America for his prep-inspired men’s line Benjamin Bixby. Read Full Story

VENUS AND SERENA ENCOUNTER STREAKER: Naked man darts across court during their doubles match. Plus, Serena part of skincare line.
*Venus and Serena Williams won their third round doubles encounter with Australia's Samantha Stosur and Rennae Stubbs Saturday in an Australian Open match that was interrupted by a streaker. Read Full Story

OBAMA BITS: President's 'Departed' reference; Spike Lee's party; Jason Wu's Web site; Alicia Keys' dressing room; magazine covers galore.
*The New York Daily News is reporting that President Obama gave his former campaign manager David Plouffe the ultimate compliment last week when he dropped by the Staff Ball for those who helped put him in office. Read Full Story

SPORTS BITS: Sugar Shane wins; Dr. J sued over Dr. Pepper ad; another NY Giants player shot.
*"Sugar" Shane Mosley scored a 9th round knock-out - the first KO of his career - during Saturday's WBA welterweight fight against Antonio Margarito in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

EVENT CALENDAR: 'NV Awards 2K9'; 8th Annual Heroes in the Struggle Gala.
*On Feb. 27th NV (New Visions in Business) Magazine will host its fourth black-tie awards gala honoring business achievers, the "NV Awards 2K9" taking place at the New York Stock Exchange, 11 Wall Street, New York City, from 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Barack Obama: The Man and His Journey
By Kam Williams
*As might be expected, the market is suddenly being flooded with Barack Obama books, bio-pics and bric-a-brac. 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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