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• Eve Unlocks Her Lips On Interracial Dating, Female Rap Feuds & DMX's Substance Abuse
• FIRST LOOK: LisaRaye, Stacey Dash, Lynn Whitfield & More STAR in STRIPPER Movie "Lapdance" (TRAILER)
• ROLLING SOLO: Kordell Stewart ESCAPES His MARITAL WOES With A Trip To Hawaii
• VIDEO FAB: K. Michelle's "Half Of It" (VIDEO)
• Usher CONFIRMS He's RETURNING To "The Voice" + Will Smith EXPLAINS Why "The Smiths" ARE NOT Like "The Kardashians"
• Andre 3000 Loses His Mother, Just One Day After His Birthday: Rep Confirms

Eve Unlocks Her Lips On Interracial Dating, Female Rap Feuds & DMX's Substance Abuse Posted: 30 May 2013 07:25 AM PDT In the latest issue of ROLLING OUT, Eve opens up about the backlash she got for dating outside her race, reveals her thoughts on female rap feuds and shares her thoughts on DMX and his substance abuse woes.  See the highlights inside... Though Eve's latest album, Liplock, wasn't released with the fanfare of her previous recordings, the rapstress' return is marked by an openness about her career, her love life and her thoughts on the industry.   For the latest issue of ROLLING OUT, she opens up about her love life with millionaire MaxAMillion and questions the hate she received for daring to date outside her race.  She pointedly asks, ""Would you rather me date someone, like my ex [Stevie J], just because he’s black? Or would you rather me be happy?"   She also talked about rap beefs (mainly among the females) and revealed her close relationship to rapper DMX. Here are the highlights: On Why Women Should Look At Themselves When Dating: "My perspective on men has definitely changed,” she admits. "I’ve dated some ridiculous dudes. For women, if you are frustrated and keep attracting the same type of dude over and over again, it is not the dude, it is you. That is something I had to learn. I needed to figure out who I was and what I wanted before I attracted the guy I needed to be with.” On Interracial Dating: "I never thought I would date outside of my race,” Eve admits. "I never thought it would seriously be something that I considered because of where we come from. Interracial dating is still not as prevalent in our community. But when I met him, it was something that was so familiar. We recognize each other in a deeper way. If somebody is treating me the way I’m supposed to be treated, who cares what race he happens to be? It took a while for us to get comfortable, but when things got serious, we went for it. When we first started having pictures taken of us, I got so many negative tweets. It shocked me. I wondered where all of that hatred was coming from. It annoys me because America is a great country. But there are a lot of hypocrites. Would you rather me date someone, like my ex [Stevie J], just because he’s black? Or would you rather me be happy? On Nicki Minaj and Azealia Banks: "I’m not everyone’s cup of tea and Nicki’s not everyone’s cup of tea,” she says. ”That’s life. You’re not going to listen to every single artist that comes out. But obviously, Nicki has a huge fan base and she’s doing her thing. So what does one person’s opinion mean? I think people just take stuff too far. Some of the new girls that are coming up are dope. Azealia Banks has a lot of cute wordplay. It’s a new generation and it’s cool with me.” On DMX's Issues with Substance Abuse: ”DMX is my dog,” She says. "He’s the most special person I’ve ever met, honestly. It’s unfortunate that he’s going through those things. The last time I saw him was when we did the BET Hip-Hop Awards cypher. Anytime that I spend with him and get to talk with him is the best. But X is X. If you know him, you can’t tell him anything and you can’t suggest anything, X is going to do whatever he wants to do. But I’m sure he’ll get better. That’s just his process.” Loving everything she said.  See Eve's hot photoshoot here:   Pick up the latest issue of ROLLING OUT now..... Photos via DeWayne Rogers/RollingOut

FIRST LOOK: LisaRaye, Stacey Dash, Lynn Whitfield & More STAR in STRIPPER Movie "Lapdance" (TRAILER) Posted: 30 May 2013 06:21 AM PDT LisaRaye is hitting the stripper pole again...but it ain't The Player's Club.  Watch the trailer for Lapdance, a new stripper film reuniting LisaRaye with her former "Single Ladies" co-star Stacey Dash and more inside. Fans of the legendary classic, The Player's Club, (don't act like you don't stp everything to watch everytime that mug comes on) will be pleased to learn that LisaRaye's days of "stripping" aren't over!  Coming this summer,  the "Single Ladies" bombshell is among the stars of the upcoming film Lapdance,  alongside Stacey Dash (her former "Single Ladies" co-star), Lynn Whitfield, K.D. Aubert, and Carmen Electra.  According to Carlton Jordan, the film is about...  "An aspiring actress makes a pact with her fiance to take a job as an exotic dancer to care for her cancer stricken father. Once the pact the couple made is broken, there lives are changed forever." Though LisaRaye looks good in the trailer, we can only wonder why she's still doing movies like this.  While a steady paycheck might be one answer, we'd love to see what her alleged boyfriend, Bishop Noel Jones, thinks about a "potential" First Lady taking it off for the camera. Maybe we'll see "that" discussion on their new reality show....  The film (formerly titled "Monica") is based on a story by Datari Turner (who also stars in the film) and director Greg Carter.   Lapdance will screen at this year's ABFF Film festival in Miami in June.  Of course.   Check out a few screen stills here:     Watch the trailer: Sigh. Photos via Monica Films LLC/Carlton Jordan

ROLLING SOLO: Kordell Stewart ESCAPES His MARITAL WOES With A Trip To Hawaii Posted: 29 May 2013 03:41 PM PDT   Going through a messy public divorce can be pretty stressful, so former NFL star Kordell Stewart packed his bags and headed over to Hawaii for a little relaxation. See his photos inside and get the latest deets on his divorce from Porsha Williams.   While his legal team fights to keep his estranged wife, Porsha Williams, out of his pockets AND  their marital home, former NFL star Kordell Stewart took some time to watch the sunset in Hawaii yesterday. Earlier in the day, he was spotted exercising in the park in a  Colorado Football shirt.  But while Kordell was dealing with his marital woes in the pretty Pacific, Porsha chose to celebrate "love" by attending the wedding of her friend Miko Grimes. She posted several "happy" pics of the festivities, including a "twerk" session at the reception.   We're sure the ex-couple will be back in court this summer to sort out the rest of their differences.  We'll keep you posted.       Photos via Aguilar/Goodrich, PacificCoastNews.com

VIDEO FAB: K. Michelle's "Half Of It" (VIDEO) Posted: 29 May 2013 01:48 PM PDT K. Michelle dropped a video for "Half Of It", a track that may or may not appear on her upcoming Rebellious Soul disc. See her rendition of the Rihanna track inside...   In anticipation of her upcoming Rebellious Soul disc (July 30th), reality tv songstress K. Michelle follows up "V.S.O.P" with another buzz-worthy track, "Half Of It".  The song is actually an Emeli Sande-penned "Half of Me" track from Rihanna's Unapologetic album, but in her version, K. Michelle takes a few liberties and makes it her "own" story. In the video, fans take a peek at K. Michelle's life behind the scenes including studio nights, sold out concerts and photoshoots.  In a statement to Singersroom, K. Michelle said she's ready to put the past behind her and move forward with her music.  "I’m really at a point in my life where I wanna work on myself and just be happy. I don’t want any drama. I just want to create that music that makes you feel so good.” She also announced that Rebellious Soul will feature collabos with R. Kelly and Elle Varner.       Watch the video here:

Usher CONFIRMS He's RETURNING To "The Voice" + Will Smith EXPLAINS Why "The Smiths" ARE NOT Like "The Kardashians" Posted: 29 May 2013 12:34 PM PDT   Pop star Usher confirmed his return to "The Voice" will Ellen Degeneres. Get the deets on his return inside and see why Will Smith says he and his family are not like the fame-seeking Kardashians.   During an appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Usher answered the question many in the tv industry have been posing, "Will he return to "The Voice"? When asked about his status as a judge on the hit program, he told Ellen, ‘I plan on coming back.’ But in the meantime, he revealed that he's focusing on his role as boxer Sugar Ray Leonard in the upcoming film Hands of Stone. Ellen also questioned him about his troubled protege, Justin Bieber. When asked about the young pop star's woes, Usher said, "...I think all of us in some way have humble beginnings that pan out to be incredible and we hope...that he’ll continue to just mature but you know in this days age of social media. There is no privacy and that kind of trail and elimination period is kind of done in front of a camera. I am hoping for the best. I don’t look at as a negative though. I look at it as a teenager. A teenager having to live his life in front of a camera. Imagine if you had to do that as a teenager." When asked if he remains in contact with Justin, he told Ellen, ‘Obviously when I can be of help I do so. Reach out and stay connected.’  Maybe he should reach out and take Justin's toys (meaning his cars and segways) from him too. Watch Usher's interview here:       In other entertainment news..... Awww like daddy like son. In an interview with NY Magazine to promote After Earth, his upcoming action film with son Jaden Smith, Will Smith seemed to take issue with a comparison being drawn between the Smiths and the Kardashians.  Though both families are very friendly, with both Willow and Jaden spotted hanging out with the younger siblings of the Kardashian clan, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Will explained that the Smiths don't seek out fame.  "For our family, the entire structure of our life, our home, our business relationships—the entire purpose is for everyone to be able to create in a way that makes them happy. 'Fame is almost an inconsequential by-product of what we’re really trying to accomplish,' explained the Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air star. 'We are trying to put great things into the world, we’re trying to have fun, and we’re trying to become the greatest versions of ourselves in the process of doing things we love.  So the idea of fame or exploitation or orchestrating the media is sometimes even less than desirable for us." So that clearly means we'll never see the Smiths doing a reality show!  But he doesn't mindthe kids being beasties with the likes of the Kardashian-Jenner clan.  And for people who think that Will and Jada are pushing the younger Smiths towards careers in Hollywood...he says that's not true. 'It may seem like we have pushed our kids into the business, but that is absolutely insane,' he said. 'I would never, ever, push somebody to have their face on a poster that’s going be everywhere in the world." You catch Will and Jaden in After Earth when it hits theaters on May 31st.  Read the full interview here.

Andre 3000 Loses His Mother, Just One Day After His Birthday: Rep Confirms Posted: 29 May 2013 11:53 AM PDT It's a bitter birthday week for Andre 3000.  The rapper we all love lost his mother just one day after his 38th birthday.  Details and the official announcement inside... Outkast rapper, actor & solo rapper Andre 3000 is mourning the death of his mother, Sharon Benjamin-Hodo.  She reportedly died yesterday (Tuesday), one day after Andre celebrated his 38th birthday (Monday).   The Assosciated Press reported today: Andre 3000's mother died in her sleep early Tuesday at her Georgia home, a representative for the rapper at the firm Sunshine Sachs said Wednesday. Sharon Benjamin-Hodo was 58. She died in Rex, Ga. No other details were provided. Benjamin-Hodo was the founder of The Starlight Camp, a program that supports underprivileged children. It is part of the New Morning Light Missionary Baptist Church in Conley, Ga. She is survived by her husband, Robert Hodo, who is the church's pastor. Pastor Jamil V. Willis of Atlanta tweeted the news about of his good friend saying: "I just received a very disturbing phone call that Lady Sharon Benjamin Hodo passed away moments ago in her sleep." Such sad and unexpected news for Andre.  He and his family will remain in our prayers.

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