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February 6, 2008

Eddie Griffin

     *At the red carpet premiere of her new thriller "The Eye," pregnant actress Jessica Alba was asked by Fox News to reveal which presidential candidate has her vote. "I am leaning toward Obama," Alba said. "He is pretty incredible." As for political issues of most concern to the film star, Alba said: "The economy is huge — the fact that our dollar is so low is unbelievable. Health care is another big one and, obviously, the war in Iraq."

       *Eddie Griffin and Steven Seagal star in "Urban Justice," premiering on on Spike TV Sunday, Feb. 24 from 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. under the "Spike Guy Movies" umbrella. The action film is about a father (Seagal) determined to avenge his son's violent death from a drive-by shooting. When the cops close the case due to lack of evidence, he moves into the worst part of town, where gang violence is rampant and he is confronted by two rival gangs, led by Armand (Griffin) and El Chivo (Danny Trejo). Both are surprised to find that the father not only has Special Forces training, but he has no fear and no mercy.

       *Reggae star Luciano will headline the first annual Upstate Reggae on the River Eco Music Festival at Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson, New York on Aug. 23. The all day family event will feature vendors selling food, arts and crafts, as well as environmentally educational booths. There will also be a children's area for poetry, dance, art and workshops focusing on healthy lifestyle alternatives. Other artists on the bill include Jah Messenger band and special guest Mikey General, Rootz Underground, actor/musician Leon and the People's band, and others. Early bird tickets are $39 at www.upstatereggaeontheriver.com.

       *Veteran gossip columnist Liz Smith revealed the guest list for Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy party scheduled for Saturday. It includes Josh Groban, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Jessica Simpson, Josh Duhamel, Brett Ratner, Les Moonves, Ben Silverman, Bill Maher, Larry King, Gladys Knight, John Legend, Kanye West, Eva Longoria parker, Chaka Kahn, Missy Elliott, Foo Fighters and Velvet Revolver.

       *Two days after his team lost to the New York Giants in the Super Bowl, New England Patriots defensive back Willie Andrews was arrested in Lowell, Mass. on charges of marijuana possession and driving an unregistered motor vehicle, reports TMZ.  He was scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday afternoon in Lowell District Court.