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OPRAH TO END DAILY SHOW IN 2011: Watch as she tells why she's walking away. (Video)
*Oprah Winfrey will reportedly end her talk show in September, 2011 after its 25th season on the air, and will spend the ensuing years focusing on her new cable network OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network). Read Full Story

CHRIS BROWN LAUDED AT UPDATE HEARING: Judge said, 'We have a progress report and it's extremely favorable.'
*Chris Brown was praised for being on his best behavior since being sentenced to probation in his assault case. Read Full Story

JAYSON WILLIAMS TO TAKE DEAL IN SHOOTING: Former NBA star will agree to 3 years in prison according to sources.
*Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has agreed to a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002. Read Full Story

AARON HALL'S NEW CAREER: Dog Whisperer? Yes ... And He's Excellent! (Video)
*We knew Aaron had a special way with the ladies, but he’s parlayed that talent into another industry. He has tapped into his inner dog and has become a Dog Whisperer. Read Full Story

ALICIA KEYS TO LAUNCH LINE OF JEWELRY: Singer teams with designer for collection of necklaces.
*Alicia Keys is getting into the bling business with a new line of necklaces in partnership with The Barber’s Daughters designer Gisele Theriault. Read Full Story

DISNEY'S BLACK PRINCESS ALREADY A HIT: Tiana outselling other Disney Princess merchandise by double digit percentages.
*"The Princess and the Frog" merchandise is apparently flying off the shelves despite the film being weeks away from its debut in theaters. Read Full Story

SCALPERS STUCK WITH CHRIS BROWN TIX: Folks trying to make money off of his LA concert met with low demand.
*The New York Daily News found some disgruntled ticket scalpers who said they had trouble reselling tickets for Chris Brown's sold-out "Fan Appreciation" concert in Hollywood this week. Read Full Story

PRECIOUS WINS PGA AWARD: Producers Guild of America gives film its Stanley Kramer honor.
*The Producers Guild of America will present the producers of “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push' by Sapphire” with its Stanley Kramer Award at the 21st Annual PGA Awards ceremony on Jan. 24 at the Hollywood Palladium. Read Full Story

SHAQ THROWS HIS FIRST ART SHOW: 'Size DOES Matter' exhibition includes essay by author James Frey.
*Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O’Neal is moonlighting as a curator overseeing an art exhibition titled “Size DOES Matter,’’ coming in February to New York’s nonprofit Flag Art Foundation. Read Full Story

BRITAIN BALKS AT MARIAH'S DIVA DEMANDS: Singer wanted dozens of kittens and doves for a public appearance, but was turned down for safety reasons.
*When Mariah Carey reportedly requested that she be surrounded by 20 white kittens and 100 white doves while lighting a Christmas tree at a British shopping center, local health and safety officials had to put their foot down. Read Full Story

EDDIE MURPHY GETS NICE AND 'FLUFFY': Actor to produce buddy comedy for Paramount Pictures.
*Eddie Murphy is set to produce and possibly star in "The Misadventures of Fluffy," an R-rated road trip movie for Paramount Pictures. Read Full Story

DANNY GLOVER TO PUT A RING ON IT: Actor set to marry his longtime Brazilian girlfriend before year's end.
*There are reports that Danny Glover will exchange wedding vows next month with his Brazilian girlfriend of six years, Eliane Cavalleiro. Read Full Story

MICHAEL JACKSON'S 'MOTOWN 25' GLOVE FOR SALE: 'Holy Grail' of MJ memorabilia headed for auction in NY.
*The white glove worn by Michael Jackson as he moonwalked his way into pop culture history at the 1983 Motown 25 television special will go on the auction block Saturday in New York. Read Full Story

CASTER SEMENYA TO KEEP GOLD MEDAL: S. African ministry says results of her gender tests will be kept confidential.
*South African track star Caster Semenya gets to keep her 800-meter gold medal from the world championships, and the results of her gender tests will be kept confidential, the South African sports ministry announced Thursday. Read Full Story

'PRECIOUS' VS. 'THE BLIND SIDE': Journalist calls one a "red state" version of the other.
*The Hollywood Reporter's Steven Zeitchik posted a piece Thursday comparing the new Sandra Bullock movie "The Blind Side" with "Precious," calling the former a "red state" version of the latter. Read Full Story

MORGAN FREEMAN PLUGS INTO DIGIBOO: New venture allows folks to rent movies through flash drives.
*Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary's Revelations Entertainment has thrown its financial resources and technical expertise behind Digiboo, a new venture that allows consumers to rent films by plugging a small USB 3.0 flash drive into kiosks that will be set up at retail outlets. Read Full Story

JOHN MAYER SAYS BACK OFF OF KANYE: 'It's the MTV Video Music Awards. It's not the G8 summit.'
*John Mayer says it's time for the media and public to pipe down on the Kanye West hatred and move on. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
The Blind Side (PG-13 for sexual references, drug use and brief violence) Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw co-star in this true, overcoming-the-odds tale about a wealthy white couple who adopt a homeless black teenager (Quinton Aaron) and help him pursue his dream of playing football in college and the pros. Read Full Story

BET.COM TO AIR ITS FIRST WEB SERIES: Tatyana Ali's 'Buppies' scheduled to premiere Tuesday.
*BET.com launches its first Web series "Buppies," starring Tatyana Ali, on Tuesday Nov. 24. Read Full Story

TV ONE SETS THANKSGIVING TABLE: Whitney & Brandy's 'Cinderella'; 'Soul Food' film; sitcoms; Essence Fest and MJ concert on the menu.
*TV One is calling its Thanksgiving weekend lineup "a schedule full of family, fun and lots of music," including the TV One premiere of "Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella," starring Brandy and Whitney Houston at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. ET. Read Full Story

KEYS, ARETHA, ROOTS BOOKED UNDER NBC'S TREE: Artists among lineup for annual 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' special.
*Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin and the Roots join a lineup of performers for NBC's 12th annual "Christmas in Rockefeller Center," scheduled to air Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 8-9 p.m. ET/PT. 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

11-20-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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OPRAH TO END DAILY SHOW: But she'll still be around on her OWN cable outlet.
*Well, it's all over for "Oprah." Oprah Winfrey's production company says she'll announce Friday that her show will end in 2011. Read Full Story

MCCRARY IS NEW MALCOLM ON 'RESTLESS': Shemar Moore too busy with 'Criminal Minds' to return to Genoa City.
*So much for Shemar Moore ever reprising his role of Malcolm Winters on "The Young and the Restless." Beginning next month, the character will be played by former "Family Matters" star Darius McCrary, according to EW.com. Read Full Story

JENNIFER HUDSON TO PLAY WINNIE MANDELA: Oscar winner takes on wife of Nelson Mandela in next movie role.
*Jennifer Hudson is set to star in a drama that casts her as the former wife of South Africa’s first black president, Nelson Mandela. Read Full Story

JANET JACKSON DISCUSSES MJ'S DRUG PROBLEM: Michael's sister says she and the family did several interventions, but they never worked.
*Janet Jackson has confirmed reports that she and her family attempted several times to help her brother Michael with his drug problem, but that he rebuffed those attempts to intervene. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT': Gil Scott-Heron Is Back!
*Watch out Amsterdam, the U.S. is pushing the envelope with its first legal Mary Jane restaurant and cafe. But while Portland, Oregon is home to the first "Cannabis Cafe," its patrons have an exclusive membership in the National Organization for the Reform of the Marijuana Laws (NORML). Read Full Story

ANTOINE FUQUA, SPIKE LEE MAKE A 'LIVING': Filmmakers team for new movie about a white girl and a black pimp.
*Antoine Fuqua and Spike Lee join forces for a big screen adaptation of the graphic novel "Miss: Better Living Through Crime," with Fuqua directing and Lee executive producing. Read Full Story

A.J. JEWELL'S DEATH RULED HOMICIDE: Medical examiner says assault caused 'sickle cell trait related exertional collapse.'
*Georgia's Fulton County Medical Examiner has ruled the death of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star A.J. Jewell a homicide in which his assault triggered a flare-up of his sickle cell condition. Read Full Story

NICOLE RICHIE HOSPITALIZED WITH PNEUMONIA: Celeb admitted to Cedars-Sinai days after testifying against paps.
*Two days after testifying against paparazzi in a Los Angeles courtroom, Nicole Richie has checked herself into the hospital with pneumonia, reports the AP. Read Full Story

CHARGES DROPPED IN PEREZ HILTON CASE: Black Eyed Peas manager accused of punching blogger reaches agreement.
*Lawyers tell the Associated Press that assault charges have been dropped against Black Eyed Peas manager Liborio Molina, accused of punching celebrity blogger Perez Hilton. Read Full Story

PROSECUTORS LOOK INTO TYSON PHOTOGRAPHER CASE: Investigators want to view surveillance video and interview the boxer and the pap.
*Prosecutors have begun investigating whether to charge ex-heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and a photographer for a fight at Los Angeles International Airport. Read Full Story

SUICIDE FOR FATHER OF ALLEGED MIJAC VICTIM: Evan Chandler found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
*The father of an alleged molestation victim of Michael Jackson's killed himself on Nov. 5 in Jersey City, N.J., authorities said. Read Full Story

PALIN GIVES OPRAH BEST RATINGS IN 2 YEARS: Monday's interview for new book 'Going Rogue' gets big numbers.
*Oprah Winfrey's much-anticipated interview of Sarah Palin brought her talk show its highest ratings in two years. Read Full Story

LEE DANIELS MARCHES TOWARD 'SELMA': 'Precious' director to take on civil rights film about historic 1965 march.
*"Precious" director Lee Daniels is now in advanced negotiations to helm "Selma," which will trace the historic 1965 march in the Alabama town that marked the political and emotional peak of the civil rights movement. Read Full Story

NATE PARKER TO PLAY BEN CHAVIS IN NEW FILM: Rick Schroder, Lela Rochon also star in movie about a civil rights-era murder.
*A film adaptation of the book "Blood Done Sign My Name," featuring Nate Parker as civil rights activist Ben Chavis, has been picked up by fledgling distribution shingle Paladin, reports Variety. Read Full Story

RIHANNA AND '90210'S' TRISTAN WILDS?: Two stars rumored to be dating after he shows up to her party.
*The New York Daily News is claiming that Rihanna is rebounding from Chris Brown with "Beverly Hills 90210" star Tristan Wilds. Read Full Story

CHRIS BROWN VISITS L.A. HIGH SCHOOL: Singer plays in celebrity basketball game to screaming fans. (video)
*It was business as usual for Chris Brown as well as his adoring fans during a recent appearance at a Los Angeles high school. Read Full Story

'WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW' RENEWED: Fox TV stations re-up on syndicated talk show through the 2011-12 season.
*"The Wendy Williams Show" has been renewed on Fox TV stations through the 2011-12 season, even though ratings in most markets have been modest, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Star Trek
By Kam Williams
*This entertaining adventure not only resuscitates a flagging franchise but it just might be the best Star Trek yet. Brilliantly-conceived by director J.J. Abrams as an origins prequel, the picture is a practically-perfect blend of the nostalgic and the new. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Ballast
By Kam Williams
*New developments arrive fast and furiously in this contemplative character study before it finally settles down into an examination of the motivations of James (JimMyron Ross), a very troubled, black, poor and criminally-inclined 12 year-old coming-of-age in a rural region of the Mississippi Delta. Read Full Story

MARIANNE JEAN-BAPTISTE HAS 'SECRETS': Actress joins Jeri Ryan in upcoming Lifetime original movie.
*Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Jeri Ryan will star in "Secrets in the Walls," an original telefilm for Lifetime Movie Network to premiere next year, reports Variety. Read Full Story

DIVERSITY STILL SCARCE AMONG SHOWBIZ WRITERS: New reports says push for more minorities has yielded little results.
*Variety is reporting that the WGA West's new 2009 Hollywood Writers Report finds "little if any" improvement in employment and earnings for women and minority writers. Read Full Story

URBAIN MANAGEMENT LAUNCHES MODEL SEARCH: Company teams with Teen Vogue for nationwide open calls.
*Urbáin Management's First Annual International Model Search Tour kick-off is scheduled for (Friday, Nov. 20), at Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall in Valencia, California. Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
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11-19-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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GQ NAMES OBAMA 'LEADER OF THE YEAR': President on one of five covers for magazine's December issue.
*GQ has crowned President Barack Obama "Leader of the Year" in its forthcoming December issue. Read Full Story

JANET DENIES GETTING BACK WITH DUPRI: But, she says 'I love him to death. We're still connected. We're still good friends. We still talk.'
*In a recent radio interview with Atlanta's The Bert Show, Janet Jackson refered to Jermaine Dupri as her "ex," despite recent reports that the two were back together (and had never been apart) after previous rumors suggested they had broken up. Read Full Story

LA WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR MJ MEMORIAL: City attorney to go after $3 million the city put out for Staples Center service.
*The Los Angeles city attorney wants back the $3 million it shelled out for Michael Jackson's memorial at the Staples Center, a spokesman said Monday, despite an audit concluding the event generated even more revenue for the city. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT': Teacher Orders 'Hit' On Student (Video)
*What in the hell is goin' on in the ATL? Are the high school kids down there that gangsta? If you had to judge from this incident in suburban Atlanta, you would think that the kids are completely out of control. Read Full Story

MORE OBAMA NEWS: President met with half brother while in China.
*The president said Wednesday that he met briefly with a half brother who lives in China and who recently wrote a semi-autobiographical novel about the abusive Kenyan father they share. Read Full Story

CONRAD MURRAY SETTLES CHILD SUPPORT CASE: Doctor at center of Michael Jackson death investigation avoids jail.
*Dr. Conrad Murray, the physician being investigated in Michael Jackson's death, reached an agreement Monday in a separate child support case that kept him out of a Nevada jail. Read Full Story

DAVID ALAN GRIER: AUTHORS BARACK BOOK: New book ‘Barack Like Me’ in stores
By Kenya M. Yarbrough
*Actor and comedian David Alan Grier is adding the title author to his resume. The funnyman, who became a household name as part of the cast of ‘90s sketch comedy series “In Living Color,” most recently starred in his news and sketch show “Chocolate News” during the 2008 election. Now, he’s co-written the book “Barack Like Me: The Chocolate-Covered Truth.” Read Full Story

TILA TEQUILA FILES SUIT AGAINST MERRIMAN: The exes take their battle to a court room.
*TV personality Tila Tequila has filed a lawsuit against ex-boyfriend Shawne Merriman over assault accusations from a September altercation in which the San Diego Chargers linebacker was never charged with a crime. Read Full Story

JAY-Z JOINS RIHANNA ONSTAGE IN LONDON: Duo performs 'Run This Town' and 'Umbrella' at Brixton Academy; plus, rapper cancels remaining 2009 tour dates.
*Jay-Z took the stage with Rihanna Monday night for the grand finale of a London promo concert for her new album "Rated R," due worldwide Nov. 23. Read Full Story

NEW USHER' CD DUE JUST BEFORE XMAS: Jive announces street date for 'Raymond V. Raymond.'
*Jive Records is trying to make the new Usher CD a stocking stuffer for the holiday season. Read Full Story

50 CENT INKS FILM PARTNERSHIP: Rapper's Cheetah Vision hooks up with entrepreneur to form Action Jackson Films.
*Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's Cheetah Vision Films joins Emmett/Furla Films in partnering with Georgia-based entrepreneur Richard Jackson to produce and co-finance three to five pictures per year, reports Variety. Read Full Story

LARRY JOHNSON SIGNS WITH THE BENGALS: Former Kansas City Chief will be a fourth string backup to Cedric Benson. Local gay rights groups already upset.
*Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson signed a one-year contract Tuesday morning with the Cincinnati Bengals to serve as a fourth-string backup behind starter Cedric Benson. Read Full Story

PAPA JOE TO CHALLENGE MICHAEL'S WILL: Joseph Jackson continues to go after estate's appointed executors.
*Despite losing an earlier court battle, the father of Michael Jackson will try again to challenge the two businessman named as executors of his son's estate – this time by trying to prove that his son's will was forged. Read Full Story

SPENCER PRATT SPEWS TWEET HATE AGAINST ROKER: Series of nasty messages follow Speidi's cancelled 'Today' interview.
*After the "Today" show cancelled Spencer Pratt and wife Heidi Montag's second interview with Al Roker on Monday citing schedule changes, Spencer sent a flurry of mean-spirited tweets about the NBC host. Read Full Story

SHARPTON LEADS 'OUTRAGE' AGAINST VIOLENCE: Activist joins national rally effort on Nov. 23.
*Hip-Hop activist Erica Ford, CEO and founder of Life Camp Inc., has partnered with the Rev. Al Sharpton to lead "National Day of Outrage," a nationwide protest against violence on Nov. 23. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Skills Like This
By Kam Williams
*Sick and tired of being a starving writer and having to support himself in a never-ending series of temp jobs, Max (Spencer Berger) decides to mull his options. Read Full Story

MOMS OF T-PAIN, LIL WAYNE, NE-YO SET 'TABLE': Trio to star in new talk show to launch next year.
*Allhiphop.com is reporting that the mothers of rappers T-Pain, Lil Wayne and R&B singer Ne-Yo have teamed to launch their own talk show entitled "Dinner Table Discussions." Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Kandi Burrus' boutique; protective orders against Seacrest stalker and N. Richie paps; MTV Networks get TV rights to 'This Is It.'
*"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" cast member Kandi Burrus will celebrate the grand opening of her TAGS Boutique on Thursday, Nov.19, at 4500 West Village Pl, Ste 2003 Smyrna, GA. Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
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11-18-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT': Beautiful Baby Shaniya Davis Found Dead (Video)
*Our fingers can barely bring you this devastating news. This little "angel," as her daddy, Bradley Lockhart, referred to her, was only on this Earth five short years. Her father had a one-night stand with a freak of nature disguised as a black woman named Antoinette Davis. Read Full Story

NEW BEYONCE VIDEO PREMIERES TODAY: Sizzlin' hot clip features Lady Gaga. (Watch It Here ... Now)
*Beyonce's new video for "Video Phone" will has its global premiere today across 60 channels on MTV networks. Read Full Story

ROBIN GIVENS GETS AN 'O'-POLOGY: Oprah says 'I should've said something' when Mike Tyson quipped 'I wanted to sock her.'
*Oprah Winfrey gave Robin Givens a lengthy apology on her live show last Friday over the manner in which she dealt (or didn't deal) with a comment made last month by the actress' ex-husband Mike Tyson. Read Full Story

JANET WATCHES HER OWN FLASH MOB: Singer appears at LA mall to watch throng of people break out in dance. (video)
*Janet Jackson made a surprise appearance at Los Angeles mall The Grove last weekend to personally witness a flash mob that featured a choreographed number to her greatest hits. [Scroll down to watch video.] Read Full Story

WHERE IN BLOODY HELL IS FAIZON LOVE?: British poster for 'Couples Retreat' leaves out black actors. Universal responds.
*There's something missing on the UK marketing material for Universal's motion picture "Couples Retreat" – the black people. Read Full Story

'MEET THE BROWNS' HEADED TO SYNDICATION: Tyler Perry's TBS comedy to begin airing off-network next year.
*Tyler Perry's TBS sitcom "Meet the Browns" will be syndicated in more than 70 percent of the U.S. next fall. Read Full Story

OPRAH'S DUBAI DEBACLE: Talk show host was wrong about region having free health care, electricity and water – citizens respond.
*Last month, as part of her "Women Around the World" episode, talk show host Oprah Winfrey conducted an interview via Skype with Dr. Lamees Hamdan, a Dubai mother of four who owns Shiffa, a line of high-end skin-care products. Read Full Story

SWIM CLUB ACCUSED OF RACISM TO FILE BANKRUPTCY: Suburban Philly venue says they've 'struggled to stay out of the red for at least the last decade.'
*The suburban Philadelphia swim club accused of discrimination last summer after revoking the memberships of mostly black and Hispanic children is headed for bankruptcy, the Philadelphia Daily News reported Saturday. Read Full Story

DIDDY PLANNING 40TH BIRTHDAY BLOWOUT: Rapper to take over NY's Plaza Hotel Grand Ballroom for elaborate event.
*Sean "Diddy" Combs turned the big 4-0 on Nov. 4, but he is waiting until this Thursday (Nov. 19) to celebrate the birthday milestone in grand style. Read Full Story

MEAN JOE GREENE FINALLY AWARDED FOR COKE AD: CLIO given to former Pittsburgh Steeler for his role in iconic commercial.
*Thirty years after his famous Coke commercial premiered during the 1979 Super Bowl, Mean Joe Greene has in his huge hands a CLIO award, given annually for excellence in advertising. Read Full Story

'WANDA SYKES' RATINGS SLIP A BIT: Second week down about 14 percent from debut.
*New late-night talk shows from both Wanda Sykes and George Lopez saw a mild decline in ratings from their premieres, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Read Full Story

MJ'S CUSTODY LAWYER FILES CREDITOR'S CLAIM: Law firm wants to be paid for their 4.35 hours of work done earlier this year.
*The latest party to file a creditor's claim against Michael Jackson's estate is the law firm that represented him against Debbie Rowe in 2005. Read Full Story

STEVE HARVEY, WIFEY TO GIVE OUT TURKEYS: Couple to feed more than 6,000 families nationwide for Thanksgiving.
*On Nov. 23, Steve Harvey and his wife Marjorie will give away more than 6,000 turkeys to needy families across the country, as well as host “Steve Harvey’s Big Turkey Give Day” in Chicago with two daytime events in the cities of Markham and Chicago. Read Full Story

ANIKA NONI ROSE TO HOST AFROPOP ON PBS' WORLD: Second season of documentary to begin next month.
*Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose will host the second season of "AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange" on “World,” the 24-hour PBS digital public television channel, beginning on Dec. 2. Read Full Story

50 CENT OFFERS CONTEST FOR SINGLE MOMS: Plus, rapper to hit talk show circuit this week plugging new album.
*50 Cent will play Santa for single mothers this holiday season as part of "50's Money For Moms" contest, in conjunction with BET. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: The Good Soldier
By Kam Williams
*Who do you think said, "I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its futility?" Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: The End of Poverty?
By Kam Williams
*Why have so many Third World countries remained impoverished and underdeveloped even after gaining their independence from the European nations which had conquered and colonized them? Read Full Story

DARRIN HENSON TO HOST 'BAYOU CLASSIC' EVENTS: Battle of the Bands and Greek Step Show to take place later this month at the Superdome.
*Actor/choreographer, Darrin Henson will host The State Farm Bayou Classic Weekend Battle of the Bands and Greek Show, featuring the legendary music rivalry between Southern University and Grambling State University. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Mijac's 'This Is It' continues overseas domination; Lillias White for New Year's Eve.
*“Michael Jackson’s This Is It,” in its second week in theaters, remained the No. 1 movie at the overseas box office, beating newcomer "Disney's A Christmas Carol," which currently sits atop the U.S. market. Read Full Story

THE EURweb FREE-4-ALL PAGE/BOARD: Talk about the stories we didn't cover in this issue.
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11-17-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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LEE DANIELS MADE 'PRECIOUS' TO HEAL: Director says his father abused him for being gay.
*Director Lee Daniels says he felt compelled to bring the story of child abuse to the big screen in "Precious" because it helped heal the scars from his own painful past. Read Full Story

JANET IS SPEAKING OUT ABOUT MICHAEL'S DEATH: She's placing the blame on Dr. Conrad Murray.
*We wondered how long it would take. Now we know. Michael Jackson's baby sister, Janet, is finally speaking out about his death and who she thinks is responsible. Read Full Story

CHRIS BROWN HECKLED DURING NY APPEARANCE: Woman shouts 'I hope someone beats the f**king crap out of you!' (video)
*Chris Brown got an earful of judgment from a woman during a public promo appearance in New York last week. Read Full Story

LEBRON MAY SWITCH JERSEY NO. TO HONOR JORDAN: Cleveland Cavaliers star also wants every other NBA player sporting #23 to let it go.
*He has worn #23 in honor of NBA legend Michael Jordan since his high school days, but now, Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James says he and everyone else in the NBA should give up the number out of respect to His Airness. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT': It's A Miracle!: Preacher Heals with His FARTS? (Video)
*Okay, this rocks the top of the all-time craziness charts. You have never ... and never want to again see this level of ... we can't even put it in a category it's so nuts! Read Full Story

SHAQ AND SHAUNIE'S REALITY SHOW IN LIMBO: A&E still 'considering' whether to purchase show filmed before last week's turn of events.
*The reality show filmed by Shaquille and Shaunie O'Neal before their marriage took a decisive turn last week may find its way to at least one network still willing to give it a chance. Read Full Story

BRANDY SETTLES FINAL CAR CRASH LAWSUIT: Singer reaches agreement with parents and husband of the woman who died.
*Brandy has settled the last of her lawsuits in connection with the December 2006 car crash on a Los Angeles freeway. Read Full Story

TYSON'S LAX ARREST THREATENS AZ SITUATION: Arizona sheriff anxiously awaits judge's decision on probation violation.
*Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he's ready to throw Mike Tyson back in his famous Tent City jail in Maricopa County if a judge decides his arrest last week in Los Angeles violates the terms of his DUI and cocaine conviction in Arizona. Read Full Story

DENZEL WATCHES SON'S FIRST COLLEGE GAME: Oscar winner cheers Malcolm from the stands. Also, dad's Ohio movie shoot disrupts school transportation.
*As Malcolm Washington suited up for his first game with the University of Pennsylvania basketball team Friday night, his dad, Denzel, sat three rows behind the bench cheering him on. Read Full Story

POOCH HALL, DAVID BANNER IN 'STOMP THE YARD 2': Film to star 'Fame' actor Collins Pennie.
*Production has begun in Atlanta on "Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming" for Rainforest Films, according to Screen Daily, with "Fame" actor Collins Pennie. Read Full Story

CASTER SEMENYA SPEAKS OUT: South African runner in gender controversy talks about difficulties coping with newfound fame.
*Caster Semenya, the South African teen track star at the center of allegations over her gender, has spoken to Britain's Guardian newspaper about coping with sudden worldwide attention. Read Full Story

SNOOP DOGG TO RING THE NYSE BELL: Rapper in New York today for event about mentoring and entrepreneurship.
*Snoop Dogg is scheduled to appear at the New York Stock Exchange today (Nov. 16) where he will ring the opening bell as well as host the 2nd Annual "Mentoring Madness" event. Read Full Story

BIRTHPLACE OF ROBERT JOHNSON VERIFIED: Also, HBO behind efforts to turn bluesman's life into a movie.
*Some 71 years after the death of blues legend Robert Johnson, the mystery surrounding his place of birth has been solved. Read Full Story

NENE 'TRYING TO BE PEACEFUL' WITH KIM: 'Atlanta Housewives' get along right now, but 'don't be surprised' if it doesn't last.
*The love-hate relationship between NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" treads calm waters for now, but anything could happen at any moment to turn the tide. Read Full Story

DR. TOHME FILES CLAIM AGAINST MJ ESTATE: Singer's former manager says he's owed money from sale of Neverland.
*Michael Jackson's former manager Dr. Tohme is the latest to file a creditor's claim against the estate, according to documents, filed last week in L.A. County Superior Court. Read Full Story

'SUDAN HOPE' CHARITY TO HOLD FUNDRAISER: VIP to attend gala this Saturday in Los Angeles.
*Save The People, Save A Nation, a fundraising gala for the non-profit charity organization Sudan Hope, will be held Nov. 21 in Los Angeles at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel. Read Full Story

DEBBIE ALLEN'S 'OMAN' TO PREMIERE IN LA: Kennedy Center-commissioned work bridges Muslim and Christian cultures.
*Debbie Allen has announced the west coast premiere of her dance driven musical, OMAN...O Man!!, at UCLA’s Royce Hall from Dec. 10 thru 12 – with all proceeds benefiting the nonprofit Debbie Allen Dance Academy www.debbieallendanceacademy.com. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: 2012
By Kam Williams
*Roland Emmerich’s name is closely associated with overblown apocalyptic adventures like Independence Day (1996) and The Day after Tomorrow (2004). Read Full Story

TODAY'S '106 & PARK' TACKLES TEEN VIOLENCE: Panel of experts, city officials, victims and perpetrators to take part.
*BET's "106 & Park" is taking on the issue of teen violence during a special episode to air this afternoon from New York. Read Full Story

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IS 'PRECIOUS' DESTRUCTIVE? Writer says it fails black community.
*This film is as dangerous as it is offensive, and it is not representative of any community, past or present. The narrative about a young, unloved victim is intellectually and socially dishonest. Read Full Story

NEWS ON 'WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO?' It's due in April, but you can watch the trailer now! (Video)
*If you saw and became a fan of Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married?," then you're undoubtedly looking forward to the follow up. Read Full Story

LEE BAILEY'S QUICKIE REVIEW: Disney's 'The Princess and the Frog' (Audio/Video)
*Saturday evening I had the opportunity to see the highly anticipated “Princess and the Frog” on the Disney lot and all I can say is WOW! As far as I’m concerned, they’ve got a smash hit movie and music soundtrack on their hands. Read Full Story

KANDI BURRUSS THE DARLING OF RHOA: But she's got a real potty mouth!
*When Kandi Burruss reveals, during a recent telephone interview, that her favorite expletive is "mother*ucker," it's almost too cute to bear. Read Full Story

THEATRICAL ROLLOUT FOR 'PRECIOUS' CONTINUES: Film opens this weekend in more cities.
*As noted in another article, the film 'Precious' is drawing scrutiny for it's unvarnished look at child abuse, sexual and otherwise. But it's also the film that's got the buzz of a smash hit, with demand to see it building up all around the country. Read Full Story

OPRAH TALKS ABOUT SARAH PALIN EPISODE: Plus, Harpo releases excerpts from interview scheduled to air Monday. (video)
*Sarah Palin's long-awaited appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" was taped Wednesday evening for its scheduled Monday broadcast, and the two chatted about "everything," Oprah said in a video on her YouTube channel. Read Full Story

MIKE TYSON'S REP EXPLAINS LAX ARREST: Boxer punched a photographer 'as a father protecting his child.' (Video)
*Former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson was arrested on Wednesday after a scrap with paparazzi at Los Angeles International airport that his rep is calling "self defense." Read Full Story

KLYMAXX’S ANTI-CLIMAX (PART 2): TV One's 'UnSung' chronicles 80s funk femmes this weekend. (Video)
*TV One continues the profiles on its smash hit series “UnSung.” This weekend, the show comes to a “Klymaxx” as it features the 1980s girl-group of that name. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT': Get It Right: Black Officer - Not White - Stopped Fort Hood Killer
*Yet another black man has been passed over in the history books for his heroics. Instead media decided to go with local legend that Sgt. Kimberly D. Munley was the officer that brought down the shooter at Fort Hood. Read Full Story

MJ'S 'THIS IS IT' PASSES $200 MILLION WORLDWIDE: After two weeks, film is already the 22nd biggest grossing movie worldwide of 2009.
*Michael Jackson's concert movie "This Is It" has raked in more than $200 million at box offices around the world in only its first two weeks of release, placing it No. 22 among the highest global earners of the year. Read Full Story

RIHANNA'S 'ROULETTE' SPINS INTO TOP TEN: Riri's latest single is artist's 12th to crack Billboard's upper tier.
*Rihanna's new single "Russian Roulette" rocketed 75-9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart released Thursday, marking her 12th career top 10 record. Read Full Story

OBAMA TOPS FORBES' 'WORLD POWER LIST': President outranks Bill Gates, the Pope, and Oprah Winfrey.
*In its first-ever list of the world's most powerful people, Forbes has ranked President Barack Obama No. 1, ahead of such luminaries as Pope Benedict XVI (No. 11), Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (No. 17) and Oprah Winfrey (No. 45). Read Full Story

LIL KIM BAILS ON SIX LONDON APPEARANCES: Rapper blames it all on a bloody nose.
*Lil Kim is being accused of bailing on six club appearances in London – all because of a nosebleed. Read Full Story

RUCKER EMOTIONAL IN HISTORICAL CMA WIN: 'To the fans, thank y'all for accepting me,' singer said in acceptance speech.
*Darius Rucker made history in Nashville Wednesday night as the first black performer to win a Country Music Association Award for Best New Artist. Read Full Story

RIRI AND BROWN VIDEOS TO DROP ON SAME DAY: Rihanna's 'Roulette' to debut tonight on '20/20'; 'Chris' 'Crawl' today on 'Wendy Williams'
*Exes Chris Brown and Rihanna just so happen to be premiering their new music videos today. Read Full Story

KATT WILLIAMS FREE ON BAIL: Comedian released from jail following arrest for breaking and entering. (Video)
*Comedian Katt Williams has been released from jail after he was arrested and accused of breaking into a friend's Georgia home and stealing jewelry and other pricey items. Read Full Story

HIP HOP BITS: Gucci Mane back in jail; Xzibit coming to a theater near you; C-Murder can't afford to appeal
*Radric Davis, otherwise known as Gucci Mane, is behind bars again, according to published reports. The rapper was returned to jail Thursday for violating his probation Read Full Story

AL ROKER TO HAVE ANOTHER SPEIDI ENCOUNTER: Pratts headed back to 'Today' for the first time since the heated exchange.
*Al Roker will get a second crack at Heidi and Spencer Pratt on Monday (Nov. 16), when the reality show stars return to the "Today" show for an interview. Read Full Story

STEPHEN A. SMITH BACK AT THE PHILLY INQUIRER: Sports columnist returns to his old job after 27 months.
*Twenty-seven months after leaving the Philadelphia Inquirer amid much drama, Stephen A. Smith is back in his old job as a sports columnist, according to the writer's Twitter page. Read Full Story

OPENING THIS WEEK: Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
By Kam Williams
*2012 (PG-13 for profanity and intense disaster sequences) Epic adventure about the heroic efforts of an academic researcher (John Cusack) to lead a group of survivors to safety in the wake of an apocalyptic global event which devastates the planet, leaving humanity on the brink of extinction. Read Full Story

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11-13-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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BREAKING: DID OBAMA TAKE POWELL'S ADVICE ON AFGHANISTAN: 'Bombshell' report says he's rejected all previous options.
*Yesterday, for the first time, Former Secretary of State, General Colin Powell, went on the record to share the advice he gave President Obama regarding Afghanistan. Read Full Story

WHITNEY TO PERFORM AT AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS: Singer slated to sing 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength.'
*The American Music Awards has booked Whitney Houston to both perform and receive the honorary International Artist Award during the ceremony airing Nov. 22 on ABC. Read Full Story

SOSA SPEAKS AGAIN ON HIS NEW COLOR: Suddenly-white skinned Dominican former slugger still blaming it on a European cream.
*Sammy Sosa continues to call his sudden loss of melanin a byproduct of the new European cream he's using for his skin. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT': Oprah Gets 1st Interview with Woman Mauled By Chimpanzee (Video)
*The interview with Charla Nash, the woman whose hands and face were torn off by a friend's 200-lb. chimpanzee, has to be one of the most memorable for Oprah, if not, the most unforgettable experiences she will ever have. Read Full Story

RIHANNA FLIES FAMILY IN FOR GLAMOUR AWARD: The Fentys take Manhattan – except for dad.
*Rihanna's recent Woman of the Year Award from Glamour magazine meant so much to her that she spent more than $50,000 to fly family members to New York for the emotional ceremony at Carnegie Hall Monday night. Read Full Story

WILL SMITH PICKS 'FLOWERS': Actor reportedly taking on adaptation of 1959 'Flowers for Algernon.' Plus, planned 'Oldboy' remake has stalled.
*Will Smith has reportedly signed on to star in and produce an adaptation of Daniel Keyes' classic 1959 novel "Flowers for Algernon" for his own Sony-based Overbrook Entertainment production company, reports Pajiba. Read Full Story

MICHAEL STEELE SCARES WHITE REPUBLICANS: RNC chairman tells Roland Martin, 'I’ve been in the room and they’ve been scared of me.'
*Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele said Sunday that some white Republicans are "scared" of him. Read Full Story

MORGAN FREEMAN TO GET PALM SPRINGS HONOR: Film Fest salutes Oscar winner with Career Achievement Award.
*Morgan Freeman will receive the Career Achievement Award for acting from the Palm Springs Film Fest on Jan. 5, Variety reports. Read Full Story

MCNAIR WIDOW CAN SELL HIS RESTAURANT: Court gives Mechelle McNair authority to unload venue opened shortly before husband's death.
*The widow of retired NFL player Steve McNair has been cleared to sell the Nashville restaurant opened by her late husband shortly before he was shot and killed by his mistress. Read Full Story

JACKSON BURIAL COST ABOUT $1 MIL: Janet pitched in $49,000; funeral home and Glendale police threatened to cancel service if pre-payment wasn't made.
*Court documents released Tuesday show that Michael Jackson's private family funeral on Sept. 3 cost roughly $1 million, and that Janet Jackson gave the funeral home an advance payment of $49,000, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

ADULT FILM STAR JUSTIN SLAYER TALKS SHOP WITH EUR: Celebrity sex tapes and yes, the recession.
By Cory King Jr. / cck3000@yahoo.com
*As far as Justin Slayer is concerned there is no bad sex tape. He obviously believes in the old adage that there is no such thing as bad publicity. Nope, to no one's surprise, Slayer has no shame in his game Read Full Story

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL WANTS MICHAEL JACKSON: Vegas act courting estate for Vegas-style show like its Beatles-driven 'Love.'
*Cirque du Soleil is reportedly circling Michael Jackson's estate with plans to produce a Las Vegas-style show featuring the late entertainer's music. Read Full Story

'OPRAH,' 'TYRA,' 'BROTHERS' AMONG PEOPLE'S CHOICE NOMS: Latifah set to host January ceremony from Los Angeles.
*Although vampires dominate the nominations for this year's People's Choice Awards, talk shows from Tyra Banks and Oprah Winfrey managed to pick up nods, as well as new shows featuring LL Cool J and Michael Strahan. Read Full Story

LIL BOOSIE BACK IN JAIL FOR PROBATION VIOLATION: Rapper's ankle monitor went off multiple times.
*A judge in Baton Rouge, La. sentenced Lil' Boosie to four years in prison on Monday for violating his probation, according to the city's CBS affiliate WAFB. Read Full Story

KLYMAXX’S ANTI-CLIMAX (PART 1): TV One's 'UnSung' chronicles 80s funk femmes. (Video)
*TV One's hit series "UnSung" comes to a Klymaxx this week as the show chronicles the rise and fall of 1980s R&B girl-group Klymaxx. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: The Men Who Stare at Goats
By Kam Williams
*If you listen to the radio in the middle of the night, perhaps you've tuned in to Coast-to-Coast AM, that nationally-syndicated, radio talk show which gives credence to guests with wild theories about all sorts of paranormal activities. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe
By Kam Williams
*William Kunstler (1919-1995) was one of the most reviled figures of the 20th Century. For he was an attorney who not only represented controversial causes and unpopular people, but his approach in the courtroom involved exposing the racism and classicism permeating the legal justice system. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Beyonce's ABC special; another Warhol MJ; Papa Joe denied; 2010 Essence Fest tickets; RuPaul's new book.
*More details were announced about Beyonce's upcoming Thanksgiving special for ABC. Read Full Story

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GENERAL POWELL TO PRESIDENT OBAMA: Ignore critics; take your time on Afghanistan
*Today, for the first time, Former Secretary of State, General Colin Powell, went on the record to share the advice he gave President Obama regarding Afghanistan. He spoke exclusively with Roland Martin on the Tom Joyner Morning Show. Powell's comments to "take your time" are in stark contrast to the reported suggestions that Cheney has given. Read Full Story

HALLE BERRY TO RECEIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD: The Hollywood Reporter to honor actress at its annual Women in Entertainment breakfast.
*Halle Berry will be honored at The Hollywood Reporter's 18th annual Women in Entertainment breakfast presented by Lifetime. Read Full Story

KLYMAXX’S ANTI-CLIMAX (PART 1): TV One's 'UnSung' chronicles 80s funk femmes. (Video)
*TV One’s hit series “UnSung” comes to a Klymaxx this week as the show chronicles the rise and fall of 1980s R&B girl-group Klymaxx. Read Full Story

TRACY MORGAN CONCERT TURNS OFF FANS: Jokes about Obama sex, defecation and more cause several audience members to walk out.
*Tracy Morgan's stand-up gig at New York's Carnegie Hall on Friday night left some audience members disgusted and unwilling to stick it out to the bitter the end. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT': Black Female Train Driver Saves Drunk Woman on Tracks (Video)
*If it weren't for the quick thinking of fellow passengers and subway train conductor, a drunk ass patron would've been history. Read Full Story

OMAROSA AND THE DONALD REUNITE FOR TV ONE: New reality series will follow TV villain's quest to find a man.
*Reality TV star-turned-divinity school student Omarosa is reteaming with Donald Trump, the man who made her famous, to produce a new unscripted series for cable network TV One. Read Full Story

PAM GRIER TO PLAY VILLAIN ON 'SMALLVILLE': Actress to make her CW debut in January.
*Pam Grier has picked up her first TV gig since the end of Showtime's "The L Word" – a juicy role on the CW's "Smallville," based on the DC Comics character Superman. Read Full Story

KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR HAS LEUKEMIA: NBA veteran was diagnosed last December; says prognosis is encouraging.
*Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has revealed that he is undergoing treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia, a rare form of the disease that was diagnosed last December. Read Full Story

DARIUS RUCKER MAY MAKE COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY TONIGHT: Singer up for two CMA awards - most since Charley Pride in the 70s.
*Former Hootie and the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker, up for two Country Music Association Awards, could join Charley Pride in the history books tonight as the two lone African-Americans to win best male vocalist. Read Full Story

RIHANNA OPENS UP IN TWO MORE INTERVIEWS: She discusses recent concert gig with MTV; tells AP about 'venting' on her new album.
*Rihanna continues to speak out about moving on after domestic abuse while promoting the Nov. 23 release of her new album, "Rated R." Read Full Story

SHAUNIE O'NEAL FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM SHAQ: She relocates to LA to make her move.
*The is-they-is or is-they-ain't Shaq & Shaunie show is in full effect again. So for now it looks like Mr. and Mrs Shaquille O'Neal is calling it quits again. Read Full Story

DENZEL WASHINGTON HEADED BACK TO BROADWAY: Actor to star in a revival of August Wilson's "Fences."
*Oscar winner Denzel Washington will return to Broadway next spring in a revival of August Wilson's "Fences," the Associated Press reported. Read Full Story

OPRAH WON'T HAVE 'AHA' MOMENT IN COURT: Plus, woman attacked by chimp, and 'Twilight' author to appear on talk show.
*Insurance company Mutual of Omaha has decided to settle its lawsuit against Oprah Winfrey's production company over rights to the phrase "aha moment," reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

J-LO WINS COURT BATTLE TO BLOCK SEX FOOTAGE: Judge issues temporary restraining order halting distribution of Ojani Noa's proposed film.
*Jennifer Lopez emerged victorious Monday in her effort to block distribution of her ex-husband's proposed movie in which she apparently is shown in compromising positions. Read Full Story

LIL WAYNE TO RELEASE ROCK ALBUM NEXT MONTH: Plus, Universal announces due dates for Blige and Redman albums.
*After months of false starts, Universal Music Group has announced that Lil Wayne's long-anticipated rock-themed album, "Rebirth," is slated for a Dec. 15 release date. Read Full Story

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS SACK LARRY JOHNSON: Running back released the day he was due back from his gay slur suspension.
*Larry Johnson will never get his chance to become the all-time leading rusher for the Kansas City Chiefs. Read Full Story

EUR FILM REVIEW: Endgame
By Kam Williams
*While most people are well aware of the years of civil unrest which led to the demise of Apartheid in 1994, not as many know about the secret talks that simultaneously transpired for almost a decade between the South African government and the African National Congress (ANC), the political party spearheading the independence movement. Read Full Story

MJ'S MOM CHANGES MIND ABOUT SON'S EXECUTORS: Mama Katherine now believes John Branca and John McClain are just fine.
*Michael Jackson's mother withdrew her objections Tuesday to the appointment of attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain to oversee her son's estate, reports the Associated Press. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Isiah loses FIU debut; Tiger practice draws thousands; 50's 'Destruct' tops iTunes; Serena's 'Skincare' at CVS.
*Isiah Thomas was unable to win in his debut as head coach of Florida International's basketball team. Read Full Story

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KATT WILLIAMS EXPLAINS ARREST: Comedian's lawyer says he was staying with a friend who turned around and accused him of trespassing.
*Katt Williams allegedly carried a crowbar when he entered an Atlanta-area home and made off with $3,555 in jewelry and collectable coins, according to police who spoke to the Associated Press about the comedian's arrest on Sunday. Read Full Story

'SHENENEH AND WANDA' – THE MOVIE: Screen Gems signs Foxx and Lawrence to recreate famous characters for the big screen. (Video)
*It started as a comedy sketch on the "BET Awards," but by popular demand, a movie will be produced starring the characters Sheneneh from "Martin" and Wanda from "In Living Color." Read Full Story

WHY IS SAMMY SOSA SUDDENLY LIGHT/WHITE-SKINNED?: Former baseball slugger says he's undergoing a 'skin rejuvenation process.'
*A photo showing former Chicago Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa with drastically lighter skin surfaced on the Internet last weekend and raised more than a few eyebrows. Read Full Story

NOW AT 'EUR THIS N THAT': Good Greefus! Woman's Vagina Falls Out
*On momlogic.com, a woman, Allison Henry, gave her testimony about her, er, um, “ver jay jay” as Oprah and her pals have coined it from watching Grey’s Anatomy. Read Full Story

MRS. O'NEAL FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM SHAQ: Shaunie relocates to LA to make her move.
*The is-they-is or is-they-ain't Shaq & Shaunie show is in full effect again. So for now it looks like Mr. and Mrs Shaquille O'Neal is calling it quits again. Read Full Story

SOLID RATINGS FOR 'WANDA SYKES' DEBUT: Saturday premiere fared better than previous timeslot holder MadTV, but lagged far behind 'SNL.'
*Fox's "The Wanda Sykes Show" debuted opposite "Saturday Night Live's" highest rated broadcast of the season, yet still managed to hold its own in the timeslot. Read Full Story

JOE JACKSON STILL ANGLING FOR MIKE'S MONEY: Files legal motion declaring administrators of will as unfit.
*The fact that Michael Jackson explicitly left his father, Joe Jackson, out of his will matters not to the elder Jackson. He's on a quest to get his hands on some of that money. Read Full Story

FIRST LADY'S 'SESAME ST.' EPISODE AIRS TODAY: Also, conservative blogger upset over recent rerun of Oscar the Grouch's swipe at Fox News.
*Michelle Obama's visit to "Sesame Street" airs today as part of the PBS show's 40th anniversary celebration. Read Full Story

LAWRENCE TAYLOR ARRESTED OVER HIT & RUN: NFL veteran allegedly crashed twice into a vehicle before driving off.
*Former NFL linebacker Lawrence Taylor was arrested in Miami Sunday morning for allegedly crashing his vehicle into a van and immediately taking off. Read Full Story

ROBIN ROBERTS GAINS MOMENTUM AT ABC: Plus, 'GMA' anchor talks about her upcoming interview with Janet Jackson.
*"Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts is moonlighting in prime time this month as the host of two specials: an interview with Janet Jackson airing on Nov. 18, and tonight's hour-long feature on country music stars. Read Full Story

BOBBY JONES DONATES RECORDINGS TO TSU: Music from gospel singer worth an estimated $6 million.
*Gospel music singer Bobby Jones has donated an estimated $6 million worth of recordings to his alma mater, Tennessee State University, along with exclusive rights, of his performances and the TV programs he hosted and produced on BET. Read Full Story

JANET AND JERMAINE BACK TOGETHER: 'They never really broke up,' a source tells People.
*Not only are Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri reportedly back together, but they were never really apart, according to People magazine. Read Full Story

JENNIFER BEALS HEADS TO HALLMARK CHANNEL: Actress to star in Christmas movie for the cable network.
*Jennifer Beals has been cast in Hallmark Channel's original movie "The Night Before the Night Before Christmas," a family film about what happens when Santa Claus accidentally leaves the North Pole a day early and crash-lands on a family's roof. Read Full Story

SIMMONS WANTS COSBY TO CUT KIDS SOME SLACK: 'The young people [he criticizes] did not create their own realities.'
*Via his blog on Global Grind, rap entrepreneur Russell Simmons has written an open letter asking Bill Cosby to stop criticizing today's urban youth, and focus more on the societal ills that created their behavior. Read Full Story

SERENA, RIHANNA, MICHELLE ON GLAMOUR'S 'WOMEN' LIST: Awards ceremony took place Monday night at Carnegie Hall.
*Serena Williams, Rihanna and First Lady Michelle Obama are among the 11 chosen ones for Glamour magazine's annual Women of the Year list, which includes Dr. Maya Angelou as a lifetime achievement award recipient. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Bruno
By Kam Williams
*Borat, a shock comedy chronicling the misadventures of a crass journalist from Kazakhstan as he traveled across the U.S., was, in this critic’s opinion, the funniest film of 2006. Read Full Story

EUR DVD REVIEW: Pray the Devil Back to Hell
By Kam Williams
*Liberia was founded in 1847 by former U.S. slaves shipped back to Africa by the American Colonization Society. Read Full Story

PHOTO OF MICHAEL JACKSON'S TOMB REVEALED: NY Post claims picture is of Forest Lawn room containing singer's body, along with flowers and other souvenirs.
*The first photo of Michael Jackson's crypt has hit the Internet. Read Full Story

HONDA BATTLE OF THE BANDS ANNOUNCES WINNERS: FAMU, Clark Atlanta; Southern and Va State among squads to face off at the Georgia Dome in Jan.
*Three months ago, 45 marching bands from the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) began the journey down the “Road to the Honda,” all competing for a spot in the 2010 Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational Showcase. Read Full Story

ITTY BITTY BITS: Coolio replaces DMX in MMA event; Gamble's 'American' DVD; Seal's 'Hits'; Playboy bunny Stephanie Adams no longer gay.
*Rapper-turned-reality TV star Coolio will replace rapper DMX in a celebrity martial arts fight to take place in Alabama next month. According to TMZ.com, DMX pulled out of his scheduled fight with actor Eric Martinez last week because he couldn't get promoters at Thunder Productions to guarantee he would win. The rapper decided not to follow through amid fears for his safety. Read Full Story

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11-10-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
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