03-09-09 EUR: Legendary Funkster, Charlie Wilson, Discusses His Prostate Cancer

EUR Headlines - March 9, 2009

CHARLIE WILSON SAYS 'UNCLE': Legendary R&B funkster drops new album and discusses his prostate cancer.
By Kenya M Yarbrough
The new Charlie Wilson record debuted at #1 on the R&B Albums chart last month, but the success of the album hasn’t necessarily been the singer’s greatest promotion lately. In addition to supporting “Uncle Charlie,” Wilson has also been speaking out on behalf of prostate cancer testing. Certainly, it’s a worthy topic, but it’s more than that for Wilson. Just as he was putting the finishing touches on his new disc, he was diagnosed with the disease. Read Full Story

DWAYNE JOHNSON BECOMES 'THE ROCK OBAMA': Watch SNL skit; plus, actor signs on for animated feature 'Holy Cow!'
*In perhaps the most memorable "Saturday Night Live" skit since Justin Timberlake's "Single Ladies" dance, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson suited up as a version of President Barack Obama after he had gotten angry and transformed into an Incredible-Hulk-sized creature. Read Full Story

CHRIS BROWN HAS NIGHT OUT FOLLOWING COURT: Plus, singer continues recording for new album; more celeb friends speak out.
*Within hours of his court appearance in Los Angeles Thursday regarding charges that he beat his girlfriend Rihanna, Chris Brown was hanging out until nearly 4 a.m. at a hotel bar. Read Full Story

RIHANNA MET WITH ABUSE COUNSELOR ON FEB. 9: Plus, Lisa Lampanelli jokes about alleged beating during Comedy Central roast.
*E! Online is reporting that Rihanna met with an L.A. County domestic-abuse counselor within 24 hours of allegedly being beaten by her boyfriend, Chris Brown and stranded in a Beverly Hills neighborhood. Read Full Story

OPRAH'S 'O' COVER INCLUDES FIRST LADY: Plus, new pup revealed; Dennis Quaid on Tues; Sirius XM channel renamed and revamped.
*Not only is she the first African American first lady of the United States, but Michelle Obama has made history again by becoming the first lady other than Oprah Winfrey to appear on the cover of her "O" magazine. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT' BLOG: Canada’s Best Kept Secret ... Black Woman Governor General
*President Obama took his first trip outside of the states on February 19, to visit Canadian Governor General Michaelle Jean. Our photo essay is a beautiful sight for anyone to lay eyes on. At 51, this woman is the first black Governor General in Canada and only answers to the Queen and Prime Minister. Read Full Story

MORGAN, LAWRENCE ATTEND ROCK'S 'FUNERAL': Devine, Glover, Short also sign on for Screen Gems comedy.
*A sizable chunk of black Hollywood has just been cast in the Chris Rock-led remake of "Death at a Funeral," including Tracy Morgan, Martin Lawrence, Columbus Short, Loretta Devine and Danny Glover. Read Full Story

ONE MILLION AND COUNTING FOR MIJAC TICKETS: Web site is receiving 14,000 hits per minute for London farewell shows.
*A million people have reportedly registered for tickets to see Michael Jackson perform in London this summer in what he is calling his "final" series of shows. Read Full Story

ALICE WALKER PROMOTES PEACE IN GAZA: 'Color Purple' author and other female activists push Israel and Egypt to open borders into region.
*Pulitzer-prize winning author Alice Walker, author of "The Color Purple," is in Gaza this week along with other female activists to highlight the devastation of the Israeli offensive on the city's residents, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

KANYE WEST TO PERFORM ON 'AMERICAN IDOL': And 'Noop Dawg' hopes to score a duet with the rapper.
*Kanye West is set to perform his hit song "Heartless" on Fox's "American Idol" Wednesday, joining former winner Kelly Clarkson as guests for the talent show's weekly elimination episode. Read Full Story

T.O. IS NOW A BUFFALO BILL: Receiver's agent took just two days to land client $6.5 million, one-year deal.
*On Thursday, Terrell Owens was officially cut from the Dallas Cowboys following a three-year run. By Saturday, he was a member of the Buffalo Bills with a fresh $6.5 million, one-year deal. Read Full Story

BRITISH NEWSPAPERS CHIDE OBAMA'S GIFT-GIVING: Gordon Brown gives Obama pen holder crafted from historic wood; Obama gives him DVDs.
*At least four British newspapers have taken offense over the caliber of presidential gifts given to Prime Minister Gordon Brown by the Obamas during their visit to the White House last week. Read Full Story

JEREMIAH WRIGHT - 'BARACK'S NAME AIN'T JESUS': Rev. speaks about former mentee during speech in Selma to mark voting rights march.
*President Barack Obama's longtime minister, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, warned the more than 700 people attending his speech in Selma, Alabama that the president is not a savior. Read Full Story

BARKLEY HOLDS JAILHOUSE PRESS CONFERENCE: NBA Hall-of-Famer and Sheriff Joe Arpaio talk to reporters during – yes during - his 3-day stretch.
*Sporting a Nike tracksuit and gold chain, Charles Barkley reported to an Arizona jail on Saturday to begin serving his 3-day sentence for driving under the influence – but not without holding a press conference first. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Watchmen
By Kam Williams
*It's hard to imagine how Hollywood in 2009 could possibly continue to crank out such satisfying, comic book hero adventures one after another as it did in 2008, a year when we were treated to a quartet of outstanding offerings, including Iron Man, The Amazing Hulk, Wanted and The Dark Knight. Read Full Story

KERI HILSON CALLS OUT BEYONCE AND CIARA?: Singer says it was all producer Polow Da Don's idea.
*Who said musical rivalries were only for rappers? R&B newcomer Keri Hilson appears to be looking for a fight with Beyonce and Ciara based on her verse in the remix of her hit single "Turning Me On." Read Full Story

SEAL MAPS OUT 14-CITY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR: Trek to hit theaters and concert halls across the continent.
*Seal has announced a spring concert jaunt through North America that will stop in 14 cities, including Chicago, Toronto, Atlantic City, New York and Albuquerque, reports Live Daily. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Tavis Smiley book tour; Amy Winehouse charged; M.I.A.'s baby; 'Teza.'
*Tavis Smiley's "Accountable Book Tour" stops in Los Angeles today and in Oakland tomorrow. 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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