02-27-09 EUR: Tavis Smiley - The State of the Black Union symposium returns to L.A.

EUR Headlines - February 27, 2009

TAVIS SMILEY: HIGH STAKES FOR 'THE STATE': The State of the Black Union symposium returns to L.A.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
*"It is THE conversation every year where we bring together Black America’s thought leaders, opinion makers, influencers to talk about the issues that trouble and travail Black America,” Smiley described. Read Full Story

WHITNEY TO RIHANNA: DON'T TAKE HIM BACK: Plus, Rihanna vacations in Mexico following photo leak.
*Whitney Houston is reportedly going public with her support of Rihanna, urging her not to reconcile with Chris Brown following an alleged fight between them that left her with cuts and bruises. Read Full Story

SACRAMENTO RADIO STATION DROPS CHRIS BROWN: Plus, singer's court date may be pushed back.
*Radio station 103.5 the BOMB in Sacramento told listeners it has joined several other radio stations across the country in deciding to pull all Chris Brown songs from rotation indefinitely. Read Full Story

STEVIE WONDER GETS SOME WHITE HOUSE LOVE: Motown legend accepts 'Gershwin Prize' in Wednesday ceremony.
*In presenting Stevie Wonder with the nation's highest award for pop music, President Barack Obama thanked him for creating "a style that's uniquely American" and praised the artist's music for helping him land his future wife. Read Full Story

DMX REBOOKED ON ASSAULT CHARGES WHILE IN JAIL: Rapper reportedly throws tray of food at detention officer.
*DMX, currently serving a 90-day jail sentence in Arizona, was booked on aggravated assault charges Wednesday for allegedly throwing a tray of food at a Maricopa County detention officer. Read Full Story

MICHAEL VICK CLEARED FOR HOME CONFINEMENT: No room at the halfway house, so NFL star will get monitoring device.
*Michael Vick will get to serve out the rest of his prison sentence under home confinement because of the lack of space available for him at a halfway house, a government official told The Associated Press Thursday. Read Full Story

PERRY HAS LOVE-HATE TIES WITH MADEA: The character is a cash cow, but is the physical transformation to play her worth the continued effort?
*Tyler Perry has been pretty vocal about his bittersweet relationship with Madea, the pistol-toting grandma character he created and portrays on both the stage and the big screen to much financial success. Read Full Story

JAMES BROWN EXHIBIT OPENS AT SC STATE: Plans for museum on hold until family can work out legal mess.
*An exhibit of James Brown memorabilia has just opened at South Carolina State University, while larger plans for a museum remains in limbo as family members haggle over how to divide his estate. Read Full Story

DEREK LUKE CAST IN NBC PILOT 'TRAUMA': Starring role marks actor's foray into television.
*Film star Derek Luke will transition to the small screen with a starring role in the NBC drama pilot "Trauma," according to the Hollywood Reporter. Read Full Story

SAMUEL L. TO PLAY NICK FURY IN NINE FILMS: Actor signs unprecedented deal with Marvel Entertainment.
*Marvel Entertainment has secured Samuel L. Jackson via an unprecedented nine-picture deal to reprise the character of Nick Fury in a series of films for the studio, beginning with next year's release of "Iron Man 2." Read Full Story

SANTONIO HOLMES WAIVES RIGHT TO PRELIM. HEARING: Super Bowl MVP facing misdemeanor marijuana charges.
*Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes waived his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday on a misdemeanor marijuana charge stemming from an October traffic stop. Read Full Story

LANCE REDDICK TALKS OBAMA, JAY-Z, 'LOST': Actor's work on 'The Wire' noticed from Hollywood to the White House.
*Since the swan song of HBO's "The Wire" last March, Lance Reddick has been able to book several high profile television gigs, including a regular spot on FOX drama "Fringe," and a guest starring role on ABC's "Lost." Read Full Story

AL REYNOLDS PREPARING TO PROPOSE AGAIN?: Rep for Star Jones' ex says recent Tiffany purchase is for Mom, not 'girlfriend.'
*While Star Jones has moved on to chef Herb Wilson after the crumbling of her marriage to Al Reynolds, her ex-husband is reportedly picking up the pieces with a new flame of his own, Miami attorney Nicole Hutchinson. Read Full Story

J.LO AND MARC SUE STROLLER COMPANY: Couple says Silver Cross used photo of them in an ad without permission.
*Jennifer Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony are suing a British stroller company for using their images and their twins' for an advertisement without their permission, according to reports. Read Full Story

BARKLEY SAYS 'I ALWAYS KNEW I'D HAVE TO DO TIME': Former NBA star preparing for 5-day jail sentence for DUI.
*Charles Barkley says he's ready to begin serving his brief jail sentence next month after pleading guilty Monday to charges of drunk driving. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
Crossing Over (R for sexuality, nudity, graphic violence and pervasive profanity) "Crash"-like ensemble drama chronicles the clash of cultures in L.A. resulting from the flood of immigrants attempting to attain legal status in the U.S. Cast includes Harrison Ford, Ray Liotta, Ashley Judd and Alice Braga. Read Full Story

VILLAGE PEOPLE CAN PERFORM DESPITE LAWSUIT: Judge allows band to keep booking gigs during legal battle against former member.
*Revamped 70s group the Village People have been granted permission by a California judge to continue performing as they fight a lawsuit brought against them by one of the band's founding members. Read Full Story

TIGER ELIMINATED FROM ACCENTURE MATCH PLAY: Golfer's first tournament since knee surgery ends early to Tim Clark.
*Tiger Woods was knocked out of the Accenture Match Play Championship Thursday by Tim Clark of South Africa, who earned a 4-and-2 victory after pulling ahead for good pulled ahead for good on the back nine. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: First Lady's dress; President's Tuesday ratings; Dondre and Salli's baby; Lewis Dix Jr.'s 'Baby Madness'; Uncle Darrow's 9th Annual Mardi Gras.
*The pink dress worn by Michelle Obama on the cover of People magazine is a creation from African American designer Tracy Reese, reports AOL Black Voices. 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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