02-05-09 EURxtra: J-Hud's Heralded National Anthem Hits iTunes
February 5, 2009
J-HUD'S NATIONAL ANTHEM HITS I-TUNES: Also, manager says singer is preparing for a six-week tour.
*Jennifer Hudson's bold rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner" has moved from Sunday's Super Bowl to a spot on iTunes. Read Full Story
Sean 'Diddy' Combs
DIDDY LEAVES CLUB TO AVOID GUN SEARCH?: Entertainer couldn't get around NYPD undercover detail and allegedly 'went nuts.'
*When Sean "Diddy" Combs learned he and his posse would have to be searched for weapons upon entering a New York club Monday night, the mogul reportedly decided to take his friends and go elsewhere, according to the New York Post. Read Full Story
Erykah Badu
BADU ANNOUNCES NAME OF NEW BABY: Mars Merkaba joins half-siblings Seven Sirius and Puma Rose.
*Erykah Badu and boyfriend Jay Electronica, who used Twitter to send out updates about the birth of their daughter during delivery, used the same online service on Tuesday to announce that the baby's name is Mars Merkaba. Read Full Story
Vivica A. Fox
VIVICA FOX DENIES PSYCHIC NETWORK CONNECTION: Actress releases statement after she pops up in a web informercial.
*Couldn't she have seen this coming? Vivica A. Fox is caught up in a flap regarding her appearance in a new infomercial video and ad campaign for The Psychic Friends Networks, which hit the Web on Monday. Read Full Story
David Plouffe
OBAMA CAMPAIGN MANAGER TO WRITE BOOK: David Plouffe pockets seven-figure deal to write about election.
*Barack Obama's campaign manager David Plouffe has accepted a seven-figure deal from Viking to write a book about the election, titled "The Audacity to Win: The Inside Story and Lessons of Barack Obama's Historic Victory." Read Full Story
Benjamin Jealous
NAACP PRES PLANS TO HOLD OBAMA ACCOUNTABLE: Benjamin Jealous says he expects 'traditional relationship' with president.
*The NAACP's new leader intends to hold President Barack Obama accountable for his promises about civil rights, regardless of Obama's status as the first black occupant of the White House, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story
Tiger Woods
TIGER WOODS WAITING TO GOLF WITH OBAMA: Pair discussed planned outing during Lincoln Memorial concert.
*Tiger Woods said he and President Obama engaged in a quick conversation about golf when they met at the Lincoln Memorial concert in Washington D.C., where Woods spoke as part of the pre-inauguration ceremony. Read Full Story
Shaquille O'Neal
SHAQ TARGETED BY GAY GROUP OVER COMMENT: ESPN pulls commercial after protests over NBA star's rejection of a 'fist kiss.'
*ESPN decided to pull a new promo spot starring Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal after a prominent gay rights organization slammed it for being homophobic. Read Full Story
BOUNTY KILLER ACCUSED OF RUNNING RED LIGHTS: Jamaican artist to stand trial May 12.
*Bounty Killer is in hot water again with police in his native Jamaica – this time for allegedly speeding through seven red lights, according to the Associated Press. Read Full Story
Bobby Brown
BOBBY BROWN REP CONFIRMS GIRLFRIEND'S PREGNANCY: Alicia Etheridge said to be four months along.
*Bobby Brown is about to add a fifth offspring to his family. The R&B singer and his manager/girlfriend of two-and-a-half years are expecting their first child together, his attorney confirmed late Tuesday. Read Full Story
BET NABS TV RIGHTS TO 'DOUGH BOYS': Film is from 'Give Back Raise Up Program' featuring new filmmakers and actors.
*BET has acquired broadcast rights to "Dough Boys," the first film project from Preston Whitmore's Give Back Raise Up Program, through which he finances and produces low-budget pictures introducing new talent in front of and behind the camera. Read Full Story
AP's Obama photo (left) & Fairy's version
AP ALLEGES COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT OVER OBAMA IMAGE: Shepard Fairey says his image is protected under 'fair use.'
*The now-iconic red, white and blue-hued image of Barack Obama that was featured on buttons, posters, stickers and Web sites during his presidential campaign is now the object of a lawsuit filed by the Associated Press. Read Full Story
Joaquin Phoenix
JOAQUIN PHOENIX SAYS RAP RELAUNCH IS REAL: Actor claims his decision to give up acting for hip hop is not a hoax.
*Joaquin Phoenix swears he is serious about his retirement from acting and current attempt to launch a new career as a rapper. Read Full Story
BROTHER OF BLACK EYED PEAS' APL.DE.AP KILLED: Joven Pineda Deala was shot in the head early Tuesday in the Philippines.
*The half-brother of Philippine-born rapper apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas was fatally shot early Tuesday in their northern hometown of Angeles City, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story
Natalie Cole
NATALIE COLE MAY GET KIDNEY FROM SON: Singer hopes the transplant will end her dependence on dialysis.
*Entertainment Tonight reported Wednesday that Natalie Cole is hoping to receive a new kidney from her 31-year-old son Robert, which would put an end to the dialysis she must undergo three times a week. Read Full Story
Raphael Saadiq
SAADIQ TO PERFORM AT ELTON'S OSCAR BASH: Annual viewing party to feature neo-soul star on Feb. 22.
*Raphael Saadiq was personally requested by Elton John to be the featured performer at his 17th Annual AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party in West Hollywood. Read Full Story
EUR DVD REVIEW: Zack and Miri Make a Porno
By Kam Williams
*Given its prurient theme, this titillating teensploit proved critic-proof in terms of its targeted raging-hormones demographic. Read Full Story
Djimon Hounsou
DJIMON HOUNSOU: The Push Interview with Kam Williams
*During an interview with me last year, Djimon Hounsou prematurely broke the news that he planned to pop the question to his girlfriend, Kimora Lee Simmons. Read Full Story
Tony Parker
TONY PARKER BUYS A BASKETBALL TEAM: San Antonio Spur purchases second largest share of French squad and takes executive gig.
*San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker has just purchased the second largest share of France's most titled professional basketball team and will begin serving immediately as the club's Director of Operations, according to People.com. Read Full Story
Bobby Brown
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
February 4, 2009
J-HUD'S NATIONAL ANTHEM HITS I-TUNES: Also, manager says singer is preparing for a six-week tour.
*Jennifer Hudson's bold rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner" has moved from Sunday's Super Bowl to a spot on iTunes. Read Full Story
Sean 'Diddy' Combs
DIDDY LEAVES CLUB TO AVOID GUN SEARCH?: Entertainer couldn't get around NYPD undercover detail and allegedly 'went nuts.'
*When Sean "Diddy" Combs learned he and his posse would have to be searched for weapons upon entering a New York club Monday night, the mogul reportedly decided to take his friends and go elsewhere, according to the New York Post. Read Full Story
Erykah Badu
BADU ANNOUNCES NAME OF NEW BABY: Mars Merkaba joins half-siblings Seven Sirius and Puma Rose.
*Erykah Badu and boyfriend Jay Electronica, who used Twitter to send out updates about the birth of their daughter during delivery, used the same online service on Tuesday to announce that the baby's name is Mars Merkaba. Read Full Story
Vivica A. Fox
VIVICA FOX DENIES PSYCHIC NETWORK CONNECTION: Actress releases statement after she pops up in a web informercial.
*Couldn't she have seen this coming? Vivica A. Fox is caught up in a flap regarding her appearance in a new infomercial video and ad campaign for The Psychic Friends Networks, which hit the Web on Monday. Read Full Story
David Plouffe
OBAMA CAMPAIGN MANAGER TO WRITE BOOK: David Plouffe pockets seven-figure deal to write about election.
*Barack Obama's campaign manager David Plouffe has accepted a seven-figure deal from Viking to write a book about the election, titled "The Audacity to Win: The Inside Story and Lessons of Barack Obama's Historic Victory." Read Full Story
Benjamin Jealous
NAACP PRES PLANS TO HOLD OBAMA ACCOUNTABLE: Benjamin Jealous says he expects 'traditional relationship' with president.
*The NAACP's new leader intends to hold President Barack Obama accountable for his promises about civil rights, regardless of Obama's status as the first black occupant of the White House, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story
Tiger Woods
TIGER WOODS WAITING TO GOLF WITH OBAMA: Pair discussed planned outing during Lincoln Memorial concert.
*Tiger Woods said he and President Obama engaged in a quick conversation about golf when they met at the Lincoln Memorial concert in Washington D.C., where Woods spoke as part of the pre-inauguration ceremony. Read Full Story
Shaquille O'Neal
SHAQ TARGETED BY GAY GROUP OVER COMMENT: ESPN pulls commercial after protests over NBA star's rejection of a 'fist kiss.'
*ESPN decided to pull a new promo spot starring Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal after a prominent gay rights organization slammed it for being homophobic. Read Full Story
BOUNTY KILLER ACCUSED OF RUNNING RED LIGHTS: Jamaican artist to stand trial May 12.
*Bounty Killer is in hot water again with police in his native Jamaica – this time for allegedly speeding through seven red lights, according to the Associated Press. Read Full Story
Bobby Brown
BOBBY BROWN REP CONFIRMS GIRLFRIEND'S PREGNANCY: Alicia Etheridge said to be four months along.
*Bobby Brown is about to add a fifth offspring to his family. The R&B singer and his manager/girlfriend of two-and-a-half years are expecting their first child together, his attorney confirmed late Tuesday. Read Full Story
BET NABS TV RIGHTS TO 'DOUGH BOYS': Film is from 'Give Back Raise Up Program' featuring new filmmakers and actors.
*BET has acquired broadcast rights to "Dough Boys," the first film project from Preston Whitmore's Give Back Raise Up Program, through which he finances and produces low-budget pictures introducing new talent in front of and behind the camera. Read Full Story
AP's Obama photo (left) & Fairy's version
AP ALLEGES COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT OVER OBAMA IMAGE: Shepard Fairey says his image is protected under 'fair use.'
*The now-iconic red, white and blue-hued image of Barack Obama that was featured on buttons, posters, stickers and Web sites during his presidential campaign is now the object of a lawsuit filed by the Associated Press. Read Full Story
Joaquin Phoenix
JOAQUIN PHOENIX SAYS RAP RELAUNCH IS REAL: Actor claims his decision to give up acting for hip hop is not a hoax.
*Joaquin Phoenix swears he is serious about his retirement from acting and current attempt to launch a new career as a rapper. Read Full Story
BROTHER OF BLACK EYED PEAS' APL.DE.AP KILLED: Joven Pineda Deala was shot in the head early Tuesday in the Philippines.
*The half-brother of Philippine-born rapper apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas was fatally shot early Tuesday in their northern hometown of Angeles City, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story
Natalie Cole
NATALIE COLE MAY GET KIDNEY FROM SON: Singer hopes the transplant will end her dependence on dialysis.
*Entertainment Tonight reported Wednesday that Natalie Cole is hoping to receive a new kidney from her 31-year-old son Robert, which would put an end to the dialysis she must undergo three times a week. Read Full Story
Raphael Saadiq
SAADIQ TO PERFORM AT ELTON'S OSCAR BASH: Annual viewing party to feature neo-soul star on Feb. 22.
*Raphael Saadiq was personally requested by Elton John to be the featured performer at his 17th Annual AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party in West Hollywood. Read Full Story
EUR DVD REVIEW: Zack and Miri Make a Porno
By Kam Williams
*Given its prurient theme, this titillating teensploit proved critic-proof in terms of its targeted raging-hormones demographic. Read Full Story
Djimon Hounsou
DJIMON HOUNSOU: The Push Interview with Kam Williams
*During an interview with me last year, Djimon Hounsou prematurely broke the news that he planned to pop the question to his girlfriend, Kimora Lee Simmons. Read Full Story
Tony Parker
TONY PARKER BUYS A BASKETBALL TEAM: San Antonio Spur purchases second largest share of French squad and takes executive gig.
*San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker has just purchased the second largest share of France's most titled professional basketball team and will begin serving immediately as the club's Director of Operations, according to People.com. Read Full Story
Bobby Brown
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
February 4, 2009
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