02-13-09 EUR: Chris Brown Defenders Flood Media / T.D. Jakes' Son Arrested

EUR Headlines - February 13, 2009

CHRIS BROWN DEFENDERS FLOOD MEDIA: Singer's sister, stylist and unnamed supporters speak out about his character.
*Chris Brown's older sister and his wardrobe stylist are among a handful of people vouching for the singer's character in the wake of allegations that he battered his girlfriend, Rihanna, following a pre-Grammy event. Read Full Story

T.D. JAKES' SON ARRESTED FOR INDECENT EXPOSURE: Jermaine, 29, allegedly whipped out his private part to an undercover detective.
*The 29-year-old son of Bishop T.D. Jakes was arrested last month after he exposed his genitals to two undercover vice detectives at a public park. Read Full Story

WANDA SYKES TO WORK CORRESPONDENTS DINNER: Comedian to poke fun at President Obama during annual White House affair.
*Wanda Sykes has been chosen as the main entertainment for the annual White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner in Washington, slated for May 9, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

MORE DETAILS ON TAMEKA FOSTER'S LIPO SCARE: Usher's wife continues to recuperate at hospital in Brazil.
*Usher's wife Tameka Foster is reportedly still in the Sao Paulo hospital where she was treated after suffering a cardiac arrest shortly before undergoing plastic surgery. Read Full Story

WHO SENT CHRIS BROWN THE TEXT MESSAGE? OK Magazine claims it could've been either Paris Hilton or Leona Lewis.
*OK Magazine does not claim to know who sent the text message to Chris Brown that reportedly angered Rihanna and led to an altercation that left her battered and bruised. Read Full Story

PRINCE TO THROW OSCAR NIGHT BASH: Artist will perform for VIP crowd at his Beverly Hills home.
*Prince will again host an afterparty jam at his Beverly Hills mansion for a select few following the Academy Awards on Feb. 22. Read Full Story

DENZEL, CRUISE IN TALKS FOR FILM: Actors discussing starring roles in David Cronenberg's 'The Matarese Circle.'
*Denzel Washington is in talks to star opposite Tom Cruise in "The Matarese Circle" for MGM Films, according to the trades. Read Full Story

CHRIS BROWN REPORTEDLY IN LAS VEGAS: Plus, Terrence Howard retracts statement made before ugly details emerged.
*After initial reports that Chris Brown had flown home to Virginia earlier this week, E! Online is claiming that the singer is currently staying at a Las Vegas hotel while the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office continues to investigate allegations that he beat his girlfriend, Rihanna. Read Full Story

CED THE ENTERTAINER OBEYS 'LAW' ON ABC: Actor to star in and executive produce comedy pilot
*ABC on Tuesday greenlighted "The Law," a new comedy pilot that features Cedric the Entertainer as its star and executive producer. Read Full Story

NE-YO SUED BY PROMOTER OVER NEW YEAR'S EVE GIG: Singer allegedly failed to show up after being paid 95K upfront.
*R&B star Ne-Yo is being sued by a Maryland-based promoter for failing to show up as promised to perform a gig in Bellevue, Washington, reports TMZ.com. Read Full Story

OPRAH BALKS AT PAYMENT TO 'OCTOMOM': ABC and CBS also 'left the room' when reps asked for $1.2 million for birth video.
*Oprah Winfrey's people reportedly shut down negotiations to air exclusive video and pictures of the "Octomom" giving birth to her eight babies when reps for the mother of 14 started soliciting money. Read Full Story

DOES MIJAC HAVE THE FLESH EATING DISEASE?: New rumor is based on HIS 'inflamed skin' and repeated visits to Beverly Hills Clinic.
*After a series of paparazzi photos showing Michael Jackson entering a Beverly Hills clinic with inflamed skin, a British tabloid swears that Michael Jackson is suffering from MRSA, a skin infection also referred to as "flesh-eating disease." Read Full Story

CHARLEY PRIDE SINGS FOR ARKANSAS LAWMAKERS: Country star visits state Senate to celebrate successful vocal chord operation.
*Country music singer Charley Pride literally broke out in song while visiting the Arkansas Senate Wednesday to praise the Little Rock hospital that removed a tumor from his vocal cords ten years ago. Read Full Story

NEW DOC COVERS RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE CONCERT : 'Soul Power' follows the celeb-filled show staged alongside historic Ali/Foreman battle.
*The director behind "When We Were Kings," the 1996 Oscar-winning documentary about the 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, serves as a producer for a new documentary about the concert staged in conjunction with the boxing match. Read Full Story

ELGIN BAYLOR SUES CLIPPERS FOR DISCRIMINATION: Former GM says he was released last fall due to his age and race.
*Elgin Baylor, the former Los Angeles Clippers general manager who left the team last fall after 22 years, has filed a lawsuit against the franchise, the NBA and team owner Donald Sterling alleging employment discrimination. Read Full Story

LATIFAH, WYCLEF TEAM TO HELP TROUBLED HOMEOWNERS: Jersey-rooted artists trying to help Newark residents avoid foreclosure.
*Queen Latifah and Wyclef Jean joined in a bus tour of Newark, N.J., Wednesday, promoting options available to help homeowners avoid foreclosures, reports the Newark Star Ledger. Read Full Story

PHOEBE SNOW IS NOT AFRICAN AMERICAN: But she was celebrated in a Jersey magazine as one of the "black music-industry greats."
*Legendary Jewish singer Phoebe Snow is mistaken so many times for being African American that she decided to clear up her ethnicity once and for all, reports the New York Post. Read Full Story

WHOOPI JOINS NEW CAST OF 'LEGENDS!': Play finally makes it to New York after long, tortured history of missteps.
*Whoopi Goldberg will co-star in the first-ever New York reading of Legends!, the infamous Broadway-play-that-wasn’t. Read Full Story

PRINCE HARRY TO UNDERGO SENSITIVITY TRAINING: Lessons are the disciplinary actions from several inappropriate comments.
*After a string of incidents in which Prince Harry has said something racially inappropriate, the 24-year-old has been ordered by his army bosses to undergo sensitivity training, reports People.com. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
Confessions of a Shopaholic (PG for mature themes and mild epithets) Isla Fisher stars in the title role of this family comedy based on Sophie Kinsella's best seller of the same name about a financial advice columnist who finds herself swimming in debt due to her addiction to the latest fashion. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Live Nation denies Janet rumor; Rhimes' 'Box'; Mos Summit grabs 'Air'; Hammer and Vanilla Ice; 'Simple Gifts';
*A rep from Live Nation is denying reports that Janet Jackson has signed with the label to release a new album. 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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