02-16-09 EUR: Chris Brown Speaks: Says He's 'Sorry and Saddened'

EUR Headlines - February 16, 2009

CHRIS BROWN SAYS HE'S 'SORRY AND SADDENED': Artist also says he is seeking counseling over violent incident with Rihanna.
*Chris Brown, who was arrested a week ago in connection with the alleged beating of his girlfriend, Rihanna, released a statement Sunday expressing remorse over his actions, according to reports. Read Full Story

RIHANNA'S DAD SUGGESTS DAUGHTER SHOULD 'MOVE ON': Ronald Fenty speaks to People about the Chris Brown incident.
*One day after Chris Brown's dad spoke out about his son's remorse following the infamous domestic dispute with Rihanna, the father of the alleged victim spoke to the same outlet, saying if he were in his daughter's shoes, he'd end the relationship. Read Full Story

JAY-Z SAYS 'WE SHOULD ALL SUPPORT' RIHANNA: Plus, Will & Jada said they've 'reached out to both of them.'
*Rapper Jay-Z, the man who signed Rihanna to Def Jam during his tenure as president, has made his first public comments about the singer's recent domestic dispute involving her boyfriend Chris Brown. Read Full Story

STEVIE WONDER TO RECEIVE WHITE HOUSE CONCERT: Obamas have chosen musician for annual Library of Congress award.
*Stevie Wonder, whose music and presence were a major part of Barack Obama's presidential run, will be recognized for his contributions to both the campaign and the music world with a concert in his honor. Read Full Story

MTV'S 'LOVE IN TROUBLE' SPECIAL DISCUSSES 'CHRIHANNA': Forum to air today at 6 p.m.
*Eight days after the alleged attack of Rihanna by her boyfriend Chris Brown, MTV has already organized, filmed and will air a town hall-style discussion about the incident today at 6 p.m. ET/PT. Read Full Story

NBA NAMES FINALS MVP AWARD AFTER RUSSELL: Former Celtics great calls honor 'one of my proudest moments in basketball.'
*Beginning this year, the National Basketball Association finals MVP will receive an award named after the legendary Bill Russell, commissioner David Stern announced Saturday. Read Full Story

JOHN SINGLETON DIRECTS OSCAR PROMO: Clip currently running in movie theaters across the country.
*Filmmaker John Singleton has directed a trailer promoting the 81st Academy Awards, to be held on Feb. 22 at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles beginning at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST. Read Full Story

M.I.A. GIVES BIRTH TO BABY BOY: Singer/rapper announces new arrival via MySpace page.
*The baby who was moments from birth as his mother, M.I.A., performed with Jay-Z, T.I., Kanye West and Lil Wayne at the Grammys has made its successful entry into the world, according to a posting on her MySpace page. Read Full Story

RIHANNA MENTIONED AT V-DAY ANTI-VIOLENCE LUNCHEON: Alba, Washington, Dawson says issue can affect any woman.
*Rihanna's name came up more than once at Friday's celeb-packed V-Day luncheon, held annually in Los Angeles to raise money for - and awareness of - its efforts to stop violence against women. Read Full Story

ARETHA WANTS NOONTIME 'TIS OF THEE': To mark President's Day, singer asks radio and TV stations to play her re-recorded version today at 12.
*Aretha Franklin’s camp is requesting that her new "preferred version" of “My Country Tis of Thee,” which she sang at the Inauguration of President Barack Obama, be played on television and radio stations today at noon in honor of Presidents Day. Read Full Story

'BEES' SWARM; 'POUNDS' HEAVY AT IMAGE AWARDS: Plus, J-Hud, Beyonce, Henson, 'Slumdog' win during patriotic ceremony.
*"The Secret Life of Bees" stung all competition Thursday night at the 40th annual NAACP Image Awards, winning top honor for motion picture and outstanding director for helmer Gina Prince-Bythewood. Read Full Story

WE REMEMBER ESTELLE BENNETT OF THE RONETTES: Singer found dead in her New Jersey home. She was 67.
*Estelle Bennett, a member of the famed singing trio Ronettes, was found dead in her home in Englewood, N.J. on Feb. 11, reports the Associated Press. She was 67. Read Full Story

'AMERICAN BOY' SINGER TO MOUNT AMERICAN TOUR: Estelle to follow Grammy win with three-week U.S. trek.
*Fresh from her Best Rap/Sung Collaboration Grammy for "American Boy," British singer/songwriter Estelle will hit the road later this month for a three-week North American tour. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Revolutionary Road
By Kam Williams
*It's hard to believe that it's been over a decade since Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet enthralled us as the star-crossed lovers at the heart of Titanic, the romantic epic saga which swept the Oscars in 2008. Read Full Story

HBO READIES 'BLACK LIST: VOL. 2': Second installment features new participants Angela Davis, Laurence Fishburne, T.D. Jakes and more.
*HBO and Cox Communications Hampton Roads, in partnership with the Urban League of Hampton Roads, will co-host the Virginia premiere of "The Black List: Vol .2 at an invitation-only screening event, on Feb. 23, at Chrysler Hall. Read Full Story

FURTHER READING: Michelle Obama's style; Chris Brown's future.
*The Washington Post's Robin Givhan has written a piece on new Vogue cover model Michelle Obama. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Strahan sitcom?; 'SNL' loves Paterson; Simpson on Chrihanna?; Will Smith advised T.I.; Obama's see 'Benjamin Button."
*Retired NFL star Michael Strahan is reportedly in talks to star in a new sitcom for FOX. 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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