02-26-09 EUR: Chris Brown To Anger Managament?

EUR Headlines - February 26, 2009

CHRIS BROWN IN ANGER MANAGEMENT: Singer takes steps to repair his image after allegations of domestic violence.
*The New York Daily News is reporting that Chris Brown has enrolled in anger management classes in the wake of allegations that he physically abused his girlfriend, Rihanna. Read Full Story

50 CENT STOPS JOKING ABOUT RIHANNA BEATING: Rapper changes tune after seeing leaked photos. Plus, new album to drop after Eminem's 'Relapse.'
*Rapper 50 Cent had been making light of the altercation between Chris Brown and Rihanna in comedy skits on his Thisis50.com Web site, but the artist had a come-to-Jesus moment when he saw the leaked photos of her cuts and bruises. Read Full Story

MORGAN FREEMAN SUED BY CAR CRASH VICTIM: Demaris Meyer and lawyer Gloria Allred to also reveal if she really was actor's mistress.
*TMZ.com is reporting that the passenger who was with Morgan Freeman during his near-fatal car crash in August is now suing the actor over the accident, claiming he had been drinking before he climbed behind the wheel of her car. Read Full Story

COULD OCTOMOM'S MONEY TROUBLES BE OVER?: Mother of many offered $1 million to do XXX porn film.
*If you were in Octomom's shoes and all of a sudden you had the opportunity to make a MILLION dollars if you did a porn film, would you do it? That's the interesting situation that Nadya Suleman, finds her self in. Read Full Story

NEW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT' BLOG: Wow, It's So Big!: Nigerian Condom Trumps Magnum
*Check out this Nigerian commercial that both encourages safe sex and advertises a condom called Trust. The innuendo in the ad will make some of you sisters want to get your Nigerian airfare together today! There’s a little twist at the end of the commercial that suggests that all of the stereotypes about black men have been true, but maybe undersold. :) Read Full Story

EARTHA KITT LEFT OUT OF OSCAR'S ' IN MEMORIAM': Late entertainer's rep is not happy.
*A publicist for late actress/singer Eartha Kitt is outraged that his former client was not included in the "In Memoriam" segment during Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony. Read Full Story

LL COOL J'S 'NCIS' SPINOFF ROLE DETAILED: Rapper to play Middle East expert based in Los Angeles unit.
*More details have been released regarding LL Cool J's announced role in CBS' planned spinoff of "NCIS." Read Full Story

TIGER'S BACK AND THE WORLD IS WATCHING: Golf Channel and NBC covering Accenture Match Play event.
*Amid an impressive amount of media hype, Tiger Woods' return to golf at the Accenture Match Play Championship began yesterday in Marana, Ariz. It's his first PGA Tour play since his eight-month hiatus from knee surgery. Read Full Story

WHITE HOUSE DOG COMING IN APRIL: Michelle Obama says debate with daughters ongoing over what to call the pooch.
*First Lady Michelle Obama tells People magazine that the White House dog can't come soon enough for her two girls, who have been hounding her about the exact date of its arrival for weeks. Read Full Story

URBAN NETWORK TO HONOR BERRY GORDY: Four-day summit to also include Black Filmmakers dinner; celeb golf tournament; Mint Condition performance.
*Legendary music executive and founder of Motown Records, Berry Gordy, will attend the Urban Network Music-Entertainment Summit's Awards Gala, March 14 at the Pacific Palms Resort in Industry Hills, California. Read Full Story

ATL HOUSEWIFE'S 'BIG POPPA' TO APPEAR NEXT SEASON: Kim Zolciak's secret married boyfriend to get face time on season 2.
*The New York Daily News is reporting that the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" has just started filming its second season and this time, Kim Zolciak's secret married boyfriend will show his face. Read Full Story

KNICKS FINALLY RELEASE MARBURY: Point guard now free to join another team.
*Troublesome NBA point guard Stephon Marbury was waived Tuesday by the New York Knicks, ending a rocky five-year stint in which the former All-Star couldn't lead his hometown team to a single playoff victory. Read Full Story

BEYONCE'S 'SINGLE LADIES' DANCE CONTEST ANNOUNCED: Fans have until March 6 to enter; winners get cash and clip played on singer's tour.
*Beyonce has announced plans for an official, fan-created "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" dance video contest. The winner will get $2,500 in cash and have the video shown on the singer's upcoming world tour. Read Full Story

SERENA CHOOSES CONTEST WINNER FOR G2 AD: Tennis champ picks dancer based on her story of turning tragedy to triumph.
*Serena Williams teamed up with Gatorade G2 at Hollywood's famed Roosevelt Hotel this week to select who will appear alongside her in a new national "Everyday Athletes" ad campaign for the Gatorade G2 low-calorie sports drink. Read Full Story

UNCF SCHOLARSHIP NAMED AFTER HILL HARPER: Org teams with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to promote mentoring and service.
*A new Big Brothers Big Sisters of America scholarship administered by UNCF—the United Negro College Fund—aims to encourage students to commit to service through mentoring. Read Full Story

ANIKA NONI ROSE EMOTIONAL OVER TIANA DOLL: Actress voicing Disney's first black princess tears up during unveiling in NY.
*Anika Noni Rose, the voice of Disney's first African American princess, had an emotional moment during the unveiling of her character's doll last week in New York City. Read Full Story

PAULA SAYS FOURTH 'IDOL' JUDGE IS A MISTAKE: Abdul says she loves Kara, but extra critique 'disrupts flow of show.'
*After months of talk that Paula Abdul was secretly stewing over the decision of "American Idol" producers to add a fourth judge, the former Los Angeles Lakers cheerleader finally admits that it may not have been a good idea. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Changeling
By Kam Williams
*When a movie opens with an absolute assurance that what you're about to watch is "A True Story" you certainly expect to see a drama far more credible than this patently absurd tale which doesn't even pass the smell test. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: The International
By Kam Williams
*Was Run Lola Run a fluke or what? When released a decade ago, that frenetic crime thriller landed on many a critic's Top 10 List for 1999, present company included. Read Full Story

SHARPTON NOT IMPRESSED BY MURDOCH APOLOGY: Plus, NAACP says his mea culpa for chimp cartoon didn't go far enough.
*In a response to New York Post Chairman Rupert Murdoch's apology for a controversial editorial cartoon published in the paper, the Rev. Al Sharpton said it was a "good gesture," but not good enough. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: J-Hud on 'Oprah'; BET's 'Harlem Heights'; TV One's 'Unsung'; C.U.N. honors Peas.
*Jennifer Hudson is scheduled to perform on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" tomorrow. The singer and Oscar-winning actress will return to Oprah's stage for her "Friday's Live" broadcast. 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

02-26-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
EUR all on ONE page! Read Full Story