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Will we see the role of Diamond reprised for a new generation? The Players Club is a fan favorite that first premiered back in 1998 as Ice Cube’s directorial debut. It was the rapper’s first time helming the director’s chair as he got another taste of the movie industry, and it was a stepping stone to a Hollywood crossover career that many artists have yet to reach. LisaRaye McCoy was an aspiring actress with big dreams when Cube cast her as Diamond, and recently Draya Michele and Joseline Hernandez traded messages about who would be better fitted for the role of should a remake ever present itself.

“I think, why not? You know what I mean? I do have a problem with some of the sequels sometimes when they’re done so well and it’s the first time you see it, it’s like, let Diamond be Diamond,” LisaRaye told her Cocktails with Queens co-hosts. “Maybe somebody can play Cubic Zirconia or something. But Diamond was done so well but she’s still Diamond, you know what I mean? So, I don’t know what to say.”

“I’ll tell you that I don’t see Joseline in that role, though,” LisaRaye continued. “She got it. She got bod-ody-ody, for real.” She noted that Draya dressed up as Diamond of Halloween. “She did it very well and she hit me like, look. I’m a little you. I’ve actually acted in some things with her as well.” 

The ladies discussed Joseline instead tackling the role of Ronnie while LisaRaye suggested that if there was a sequel, Cube should do what he did the first time around and “get a no name.” Check out the chat below and let us know if you think Draya could star in a The Players Club remake as Diamond.

In three days, we’ll finally receive Coming 2 America over 30 years after the first classic film hit the silver screens. The movie stars Eddie Murphy as Prince Hakeem and his close friend Arsenio Hall as his sidekick and best bud “Semmi,” and the on-screen friendship between the characters is almost a reflection of real life. Murphy and Hall have known each other for decades and during their recent co-interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, they revisited a few career moments that also involved their friendship.

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After discussing Murphy being interviewed on the Arsenio Hall Show many moons ago and cracking a few jokes about their experiences, Kimmel asked Murphy if he ever watched Hall during his 2012 stint on Celebrity Apprentice. Hall won his season, and while Murphy suggested that he only tuned in for the finale, Kimmel really wanted to know if Arsenio still speaks with Celebrity Apprentice boss and former president, Donald Trump.

The three men laughed as Hall answered, “We don’t talk a lot.” He added, “You know what was weird? He got mad at me once—like, he won’t text you. He got mad at me once because I did an interview and he said I didn’t mention him, but sometimes, people don’t mention everything you say. He took the interview and he wrote in Sharpie, ‘No Trump,’ and he photographed it and emailed it back to me. I think someone in his office did.”

“It was the strangest transmission I’ve ever had.” Kimmel quipped that Trump’s note was “what I wrote on my ballot in November.” Check out the story below along with more about the wholesome, long-lasting friendship between Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall.

In three days, we’ll finally receive Coming 2 America over 30 years after the first classic film hit the silver screens. The movie stars Eddie Murphy as Prince Hakeem and his close friend Arsenio Hall as his sidekick and best bud “Semmi,” and the on-screen friendship between the characters is almost a reflection of real life. Murphy and Hall have known each other for decades and during their recent co-interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, they revisited a few career moments that also involved their friendship.

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After discussing Murphy being interviewed on the Arsenio Hall Show many moons ago and cracking a few jokes about their experiences, Kimmel asked Murphy if he ever watched Hall during his 2012 stint on Celebrity Apprentice. Hall won his season, and while Murphy suggested that he only tuned in for the finale, Kimmel really wanted to know if Arsenio still speaks with Celebrity Apprentice boss and former president, Donald Trump.

The three men laughed as Hall answered, “We don’t talk a lot.” He added, “You know what was weird? He got mad at me once—like, he won’t text you. He got mad at me once because I did an interview and he said I didn’t mention him, but sometimes, people don’t mention everything you say. He took the interview and he wrote in Sharpie, ‘No Trump,’ and he photographed it and emailed it back to me. I think someone in his office did.”

“It was the strangest transmission I’ve ever had.” Kimmel quipped that Trump’s note was “what I wrote on my ballot in November.” Check out the story below along with more about the wholesome, long-lasting friendship between Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall.

Pro-wrestling may be looking at two new additions from the Rap world, and they’re already starting the drama over on Twitter. Recently, we reported on Bow Wow vocalizing his interest in joining forces with the WWE. However, his announcement wasn’t well-received by all. “A lot of the wrestlers who are coming for me on twitter should be happy im going back and forth,” wrote Bow. “Most have like 70k followers. Im actually helping you become a bigger name (million dollar man laugh) how you on RAW with 50k followers. Something not adding up.” After Soulja Boy called the WWE fake in recent posts, Bow is back to stick up for his longtime friend.

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Now, it looks as if Soulja may want his chance to face-off in the ring, and Bow Wow is defending his fellow rapper against WWE wrestlers and fans. Soulja recently got into a Twitter sparing of his own with a professional wrestler, and Bow is convinced that if it came down to it, Soulja could be a champion.

“Yo @souljaboy these wrestlers are terrified,” Bow Wow tweeted today (March 2). “I been giving them the business since i announced i was training. They so scared we gone take all they shine [crying laughing emoji].” He also added, ‘Aye @souljaboy the thing is we call our own shots and work for ourselves. They gotta check in with they boss in order to make things happen! @TripleH WE READY TO FIGHT!”

Additionally, Bow and T-Bar got into a heated exchange where the professional wrestler dubbed the rapper “Paw Patrol.” Bow replied, “Im slimming down. Getting in shape 1st. The process has started. Paw patrol.. that was a good one. Who’s your ghost writer?” Soulja later co-signed Bow’s online antics. Check out a few posts below and let us know if you think wrestling is the new lane for rappers to take over.

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After resurfacing online following a near-six-month hiatus from social media, Chris D’Elia is being sued. The famed comedian found himself at the center of sexual misconduct allegations after numerous women shared their accusations on social media of alleged inappropriate interactions with the actor. D’Elia refuted claims that he engaged in behaviors that were illegal or nonconsensual, but on Tuesday (March 2), it was reported that D’Elia is facing a lawsuit where he’s accused of “allegedly soliciting nude photos from a 17-year-old girl.

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According to Variety, the lawsuit against D’Elia states that the girl sent the actor over “100 explicit images and videos” over “several months.” D’Elia is accused of having sex with the teen after inviting her to one of his shows. While allegedly having sex, the complaint states that he specifically asked the 17-year-old her age and she claims she told him she was still a high school student to which he allegedly replied was “hot.”

“The suit also states that D’Elia would emotionally manipulate her, showering her with attention when she complied, but threatening to cut her off if she refused,” reports Variety. When the allegations first surfaced last summer, D’Elia was adamant that he’s “never knowingly pursued any underage women at any point.” 

Last month, D’Elia released a lengthy YouTube video where he detailed his personal experiences within the last six months, including attending therapy. He openly admitted he has a problem with sex and has been working on his issues with his family by his side. The lawsuit alleges that the actor’s actions have placed him in violation of “federal child pornography and child sexual exploitation statutes.”

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