02-10-09 EURxtra: Chris Brown Update / Mrs. Usher Update

EUR Headlines - February 10, 2009

COPS VALUE WITNESS IN CHRIS BROWN CASE: Authorities look to 911 caller in continued investigation.
*The Los Angeles Times says the 911 call alerting police to the alleged assault involving Chris Brown and Rihanna may be an important key in the investigation. Read Full Story

WRIGLEYS SPITS OUT CHRIS BROWN: Company suspends his ad campaign pending outcome of his domestic violence allegations.
*Sunday night's airing of Chris Brown's Doublemint gum commercial during the Grammy telecast will likely be its last on television. Read Full Story

USHER'S WIFE IS 'STABLE' FOLLOWING SURGERY: Tameka Foster on the mend after suffering complications from "routine" procedure.
*A rep for Usher said Monday that his wife, Tameka Foster is in stable condition following complications from "routine surgery" in Brazil. Read Full Story

OBAMA HOLDS FIRST PRESS CONFERENCE: New president makes case for stimulus plan.
*History shows that it took George W. Bush nine months to hold his first press conference. Monday night, Barack Obama, in office for only three weeks, has already held his first. Read Full Story

J-HUD PREPARES FOR APRIL TOUR: Singer to co-headline five-week jaunt with Robin Thicke.
*Following an emotional night at the Grammys, Jennifer Hudson has announced plans to launch a solo tour in April featuring co-headliner Robin Thicke. Read Full Story

REGINA BELLE BATTLES 'UNDETECTED ILLNESS'": Singer says she has undergone two surgeries and is on the mend.
*Singer Regina Belle has announced that she will take a break from performing and recuperate in her Atlanta home after undergoing two surgeries to address "an undetected illness." Read Full Story

'AMERICA'S GOT TALENT' NABS NICK CANNON: Artist to replace Jerry Springer as host of upcoming season.
*Nick Cannon has been tapped to host NBC's "America's Got Talent" when it returns for its fourth season this summer, NBC announced Monday. Read Full Story

'CHRIHANNA' ABSENCE CAUSES GRAMMY SCRAMBLE: Al Green roused out of bath to fill void; The Rock, LL forced into awkward segments.
*So what happens when you’re in charge of the Grammys and two of your biggest acts pull out of their scheduled performances at the last minute? Read Full Story

LIL KIM, DAVID ALAN GRIER GO 'DANCING': Lawrence Taylor also among cast of new hoofers for ABC's competition series.
*Rapper Lil Kim, comedian David Alan Grier and former NFL star Lawrence Taylor are among the 13 celebrities who will cut a rug on next season's "Dancing with the Stars," ABC announced Sunday. Read Full Story

TIGER AND HIS WIFE WELCOME A SON: Elin gives birth to a baby boy, Charlie Axel Woods.
*Tiger Woods and his wife, Elin, are the parents of a new baby boy born on Sunday, Feb. 8, the golfer announced on his Web site. It's their second child following the birth of daughter Sam Alexis in June 2007, one day following the U.S. Open. Read Full Story

DR. BEN CARSON: The Gifted Hands Interview with Kam Williams
*Benjamin Solomon Carson, Sr. had a childhood dream of becoming a physician. Growing up in a single parent home with dire poverty, poor grades, a horrible temper, and low self-esteem appeared to preclude the realization of that dream. Read Full Story

D-WADE'S WIFE DROPS STD CLAIM IN DIVORCE: But Siohvaughn is still seeking part of his $14 million salary.
*During divorce court in Chicago Thursday, the estranged wife of Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade decided to drop her accusation that he gave her a sexually transmitted disease, reports the New York Daily News. Read Full Story

DENZEL WAX FIGURE UNVEILED IN VEGAS: Display part of Black History Month exhibit including Foxx, Jordan, Winfrey and MLK.
*Denzel Washington is the newest wax figure to be unveiled at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas as part of its Black History Month exhibit. Read Full Story

BROADWAY'S PIA GLENN TAKES SPOTLIGHT: Actress who plays Condi Rice on stage makes headlines as Salman Rushdie's new squeeze.
*Since Pia Glenn has been exposed as a Salman Rushdie's latest flame, more details about the Broadway actress are trickling out – mostly from New York newspapers. Read Full Story

MICHAEL STEELE ACCUSED OF SPENDING ABUSES: RNC head says claims against him are untrue.
*New Republican National Committee Michael Steele said Sunday that claims he made inappropriate payments to his sister's company for work never performed were untrue and made by a felon trying to get a reduced sentence, reports the AP. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: The Reader
By Kam Williams
*You know you’re witnessing a nonpareil performance when an actress manages to turn a fictional character who is not only a Nazi but also a pedophile into an empathetic figure. Read Full Story

MARSALIS LEADS LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA TOUR: Stops include Boston, Philly, Minneapolis and DC.
*Wynton Marsalis will once again steer the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra through its annual tour of the US. Read Full Story

OBAMA BITS: Obama vs. Hannity; Shepard Fairey sues AP.
*During a town hall meeting Monday in Elkhart, Ind., a woman who pressed President Obama about tax issues surrounding his cabinet picks suggested that he should have a beer with conservative Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity. 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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