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Esther Baxter is trying to make the transition from being a video vixen/model to serious actress and shake off her recent break up with Joe Budden in the process.

The beautiful 26-year old talks to King Magazine those subjects and other things that are going on in her world currently. Check out an excerpt from the interview below as wel as some new pics of Esther.

Are you afraid you’ll be typecast in Hollywood?
No not at all, I’m not afraid of that. A few of the roles I’ve been offered had nothing to do with my looks.

Is there any role you won’t do?
I pretty much have the same standards as I did modeling. As long as it’s anything that’s not crazy and raunchy, I want roles that actually show that I can act. We’ve actually passed on quite a few projects because they weren’t going in the direction that we are planning for my career.

That rules out acting like the sex scene in Monster Ball, huh?
[Laughs] That’s not in the plans.

Scoff all you want but it won Halle Berry an Oscar.
It worked for her and that was some crazy acting, for real.

You recently moved to Los Angeles to be in the mix of everything, correct?
I am a Californian. My manager has been trying to get me to move out there for about two years now. It was such a big move that I postponed it. But knowing I needed to move here I decided to go ‘head and do it.

Why the hesitation?
Because I’m recently…single and that was pretty much what was holding me back. Now that I’m single, I’ve decided I’m going to focus on me and my career and my child.

Unfortunately, there’s been more focus on your recent public split with rapper Joe Budden. He does have a track record when it comes to being associated with video models. Did you know this going into your relationship?
With me, I had no idea who he was, what he did, or any of his music.

Seriously? You didn’t know about his hit record, “Pump It Up”?
No, I thought Swizz Beatz did that song.

Ouch.
I didn’t know anything about his past. And I judged him by who he was and who he presented himself to me.

To catch the rest of the interview, as well as the Esther Baxter cover and photo spread pick up Sep/Oct issue when it hits newsstands July 17.

Nicki Minaj's family suffered a tragic loss yesterday.

TMZ is reporting that Minaj's cousin, 27-Year old Nicholas Telemaque, was killed in Brooklyn, New York around 2:40 a.m. July 4th from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso.

Nicki tweeted about the tragedy and included photos of her cousin.

Nicholas Telemaque

Police say they have made no arrests so far.

Sometimes when artists are promoting their material they can get caught up in the moment and say things they might regret later. It's good to be confident, but there's a fine line between that and being arrogant.

That could be the case with Berkeley rapper Lil B, who has gotten lots of attention recently for deciding to name his new album 'I'm Gay.' Now he's comparing the album with some of the greats.

In a recent interview with Vibe, Lil B said that 'I'm Gay' will stand the test of time like some of 2Pac and Notorious B.I.G.'s work.

"I'm Gay is going to be one of the most classic albums to ever touch down in hiphop. Once you hear the music and see the measures I'm going through for the people, it'll be one of the Tupacs, the Biggie Smalls, the Lil Waynes, the DMXs, the Black Robs, the Beanie Sigels, the Jay-Zs, the Commons, the Kanye Wests, The Lupe Fiascos. It's just goin' to be real hard, the real love, the real struggle, the real pain. It's goin' to be somethin' that uplifts people. Let me be the human sacrifice for the people. If I got to be the person that helps the world get better, let that be. If I gota go through pain so the next generation can be free and happy...let that be."

The album was released June 29, and is now being given away as a free download.

What do you think of Lil B's comments?"

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With everybody from Rosario Dawson to Slim Thug planking it was just a matter of time before it invaded every hood.

Check out youtubers FiyahAndy performing a series of "hood planks."

Superstar singer Rihanna is a woman that knows what she wants in a man and doesn't plan on settling for less. When it comes to relationships she tells Cosmopolitan she can play the same games men can.

"Men are like hunters; they like the chase. So you have to keep ’em guessing. Actually, I’m like that too. I get bored quickly. So if someone can make me laugh, that’s the best," she said.

In the past Rihanna has been linked romantically to entertainers Chris Brown, Drake and Los Angeles Dodgers baseball player Matt Kemp.

What do they all have in common? They are used to being in the public eye.

Rihanna says finding a man outside of the industry would be hard to do.

"It can definitely be intimidating to guys to date someone in this industry. And it’s really hard to find a guy who doesn’t care about that stuff."

There are a few things that a man can do to get the Barbadian beauty's attention, other than the whips and chains she sings about in "S&M."

"I’m turned on to a guy by different things. It could be the way he looks. It could be his intelligence. It’s really a spontaneous thing," she explained. 

The singer also talked about the aftermath of the physical assault she suffered at the hands of Chris Brown two years ago.

"It was a very aggressive and defensive time, and that allowed me to start not giving a sh*t. I walked around with a very f*ck-you attitude. I’ve always been good at masking my emotions. Anytime I didn’t want to deal with how I felt, I’d put up my guard. But I’ve started not doing that."

To read the rest of the interview pick up the July copy of Cosmopolitan.

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Sasha DelValle is best known for playing the role of 50 Cent's sheisty girlfriend Princess in the movie 'Before I Self Destruct.' She's also been a featured model in Show Magazine, XXL and King.

Check out her latest shoot for Dynasty Series below.

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Kevin "K-Mac" McCall, best known for producing and rapping on Chris Brown's "Deuces" is starting to make a name for himself as an entertainer as well. In addition to being a rapper McCall is also a singer and songwriter signed to Brown's "Chris Brown Entertainment." His debut mixtape "Un-Invited Guest" recently dropped showing his immense potential.

Check out the Edward Tran directed visuals for "F*ck You Pay Me," which appears on the tape.

Trae Tha Truth releases a track featuring an all-star cast from his upcoming album 'Street King' which hits stores July 12.

File this one under wishful thinking.

Chris Brown is back on top in the eyes of most fans, but he still might have a lot of convincing to do if he wants to get Jay-Z's approval for a desired collaboration with Beyonce.

SingersRoom is reporting that Breezy would like to duet with the "Halo" singer.

“I really wanna do a song wit Beyonce!!!” Brown reportedly wrote on twitter “Imagine the dancing! CraZzzzzzy.”

Jay-Z and Beyonce are very close to Rihanna. And were said to be very upset when Brown physically assaulted her two years ago.

There were rumors that Hov had blackballed Chris from being able to perform a Michael Jackson tribute at the 2009 BET Awards.

Jay flatly denied it: "That's the silliest rumor I ever heard," Jay told Tim Westwood at the time.

Would you like to see a Beyonce and Chris Brown collaboration?

Police in Springfield, Ohio have arrested a man they say raped his own son, infecting him with HIV.

According to the Cincinnati.com, 29-year old Lenny Love Jr. admitted to authorities that he raped the 6-month old infant knowing he was infected with the virus that causes AIDS.

He was arrested on Friday and charged with two counts of rape, one count of felonious assault and one count of possession of marijuana.

He is set to be arraigned on Monday.

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With a September 27 release date locked in for his debut album 'Cole World: The Sideline Story.' J. Cole sat down with Soul Culture TV to talk about that, his new single "Work Out" and more.

Deion Sanders Jr. ran into some trouble last week when he tried to buy something to eat at North Park Center mall in Dallas.

Sanders, the son of NFL Hall of Fame player Deion Sanders was attempting to buy something from Chik-Fil-A, but they wouldn't accept his credit card because he didn't have proper identification on him.

"Police at North Park mall tried 2 get me becuz I tried 2 buy chickfila with my card but didnt have my ID. They Said It was card theft or sum," Sanders tweeted. "They thought I stole the card or somethin cuz it said Deion Sanders. I'm like sir I'm not tryna be cocky but you can google me and see..."

North Park Center is the same mall that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was harassed by security for wearing his pants too low.

Sanders Jr. now says he can sympathize with Bryant.

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Rolling Stone film critic Peter Travers had such a hard time finding good movies to give awards to in the first half of 2011, he decided instead, it would be easier to hand out trophies for the worst the big screen has had to offer so far this year. You can even help pick the absolute worst movie of the year if you want.

Some of the films that get roasted are 'The Hangover 2,' 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,' 'Just Go With It' and 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon.'

Check out the list of winners/losers for 'The Worst Of 2011.'

Worst Wig: Nicolas Cage 'Season of the Witch'

Worst Actress: January Jones 'X Man First Class'

Worst Actor: Nicolas Cage 'Drive Angry 3D'

Worst 3D Movie: Drive Angry 3D

The Actor To Get Dissed A President Of The U.S.A. : Matt Damon (Diss By President Obama for 'The Adjustment Bureau'

Worst Comedy: The Hangover 2

Worst Horror: Just Go With It

Best Animated Movie For Stoners: Rango

Best Performance In A Movie Nobody Saw: Mel Gibson 'The Beaver'

Worst Decision By An Oscar Winner: Natalie Portman 'Your Highness,' 'Thor,' 'The Other Woman' and 'No Strings Attached.'

The Worst Movie Of The Year Nominees: 'The Hangover 2,' 'The Green Lantern,' 'Sucker Punch,' 'Your Highness', 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon,' 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' and 'Arthur' (To be decided later).

To help pick a winner, tweet @petertravers and let him know what you think. The winner will be announced on Peter's next episode.

What would you pick for Worst Movie of 2011 so far?

Jay-Z is taking his 40/40 Club international and according to The Sun, London will get the first one in Britain.

Hov is reportedly going into business with U.K. soccer play Ashley Cole to build the "ultra-posh" hot spot.

Ashley Cole

The restaurant plans to give back to the community by hiring unemployed young people and giving some of it's profit to charity.

This is the latest business move by Jigga as he expands the 40/40 brand that started with a location in Manhattan and spread to Atlantic City, N.J. There are plans in 2011 to open new establishments in Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta as well as two previously announced international locations in Tokyo and Macau. The London spot will open in 2012.

Hov has also teamed with Delaware North Companies, to bring 40/40 Clubs to select airports across the United States.

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50 Cent called in Shade 45 yesterday (July 2) to talk with DJ Whoo Kid and no subjects were off limits.

50 chopped it up about the recent leak of Amber Rose's nude pics. rumors he was going to bail Max B out of jail. Mobb Deep,his new single 'Outlaw,' his relationaship with Dr. Dre and more.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. may be getting ready to face Victor Ortiz in September, but Manny Pacquiao's name continues to be brought up.

Once again, the subject of performance enhancing drugs were a topic during a recent press conference. While Mayweather isn't accusing Pacquiao of using PEDs, he did say that Sugar Shane Mosley advised him that he should make the Filipino fighter take a steroid test.

Pacquiao easily won a 12 round decision over Mosely when the two fought in May. Right after the match Mosely said he had never been hit harder in 54 professional fights. He later hinted later via twitter that he believed a story that had come to light, regarding a former Pacquiao sparring partner, who claimed he used to inject Pac Man with steroids.

"Shane Mosely said 'if I were you I'd make him take the test,' Floyd told FightHub. "Basically saying before he went into that fight, he should have made him take the test."

It is fair to point out that Mosely himself was involved in a steroid scandal of his own. In 2003 he was linked to Balco Labs. The company that manufactured tetrahydrogestrinone ("the Clear"), a then-undetectable, performance-enhancing steroid.

Mosely has denied knowingly taking steroids.

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Washington D.C. rap sensation Boobe unveils his blazing music video Cadillacs, which was directed by the famous Chris Broadway Romero, known for his blockbuster work for 50 Cent's I Get Money, Lloyd Banks smash hit Beamer, Benz, Or Bentley, and Boobes debut video My Way.

"Im really into cars and decided to display my affection for my classic Cadillac collection. My Coupe DeVille and Fleetwood are street legends," explained the CEO of Oy Boyz Recordz.

Check out Boobe's previous interview with ThisIs50 here.

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