HHDX News Bits (Beyonce, Gay Rappers, Hip Hop Documentary)

    Beyonce has
    been named the most desirable woman of 2007 by Askmen.com. 8.5 million visitors
    voted for celebrity favorites according to their level of sex appeal, intelligence,
    ambition, charisma and humor. Of the 200 candidates, Beyonce earned the number
    one spot, making her the only African American within the top 10 most desirable
    women and along with Rhianna and Tyra Banks; they are the only Black women
    within the top 30.

     In light of
    Confessions of a Video Vixen, another tell all book will hit the market next
    year. Hiding in Hip-Hop: Confessions of a Down Low Brother in the
    Entertainment Industry
    by Terrance Dean will tell the tales of his years as a closeted
    homosexual and his relations with top billing entertainers.

    While the names will not be disclosed, Dean’s spokeswoman promises, You’ll know who they are…It’s a no-holds-barred look at Hollywood and hip-hop and who’s living on the down-low.”

    PBS will
    air the Hip Hop documentary, Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes, directed by Byron Hurt, on Feb 20th

    The documentary
    features several artists such as Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes, Mos Def, and Talib
    Kweli
    as they discuss misogyny, masculinity and homophobia in the music
    industry.

    Reported By:Kendra Desrosiers

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