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If you read our previous post, you know that we attend the ESPN The Magazine 6th Annual Pre-Draft Party. Here you will find more information on the event, in addition to a few quick interviews with some of your favorite stars.
Special thanks to ESPN!
DJ Spinderella (Salt-n-Pepa). She was the DJ for the evening and dished to JSD that Salt-n-Pepa is currently working on a new album. How exciting!
DJ Clue & Fabolous
DJ Clue
Michael Ealy
He told us he has a new movie coming out next year titled, “Takers” co-starring Matt Dillon, Idris Elba and Paul Walker. His favorite team is the Washington Redskins and favorite player of all-time is Art Munk.
Idris Elba
JSD: “Obssesed” is currently in theaters and you have been getting great reviews for your performance, what drew you to this script?
IE: It was a original script and I wanted to try something different from the normal roles I play.
JSD: What are you currently working on?
IE: I have two movies coming out soon called “The Losers” and ” The Takers”. They will be out in the next year.
JSD: Favorite team?
IE: I like teams in London (laughs)
Dennie L.A. White
JSD: Can you tell us about your upcoming projects?
DW: I have a new movie coming out called “No Warning” with Cuba Gooding Jr, Vivica Fox, and Tyrice Gibson. We start production in about a month. I a play that I am doing on broadway called “White Noise”. I have been very busy right, especially since the buzz from the Notorious movie. So I feel really blessed.
JSD: Congratulations on your success. I notice on your facebook account, you ask a “Question of the Day”. Tell us a little about that, where did that come from?
DW: (Laughs) Someone ask me to do some questions and it has been taking off. I try to surprise people, they don’t know what I’m coming with day-to-day. It has been really cool and it’s like therapy for my people on facebook.
JSD: Will you continue to pursue music?
DW: Yeah, definitely! I am actually doing a blog on GlobalGrind.com. I am in the studio recording and trying to do everything and get in everyone’s pockets.
JSD: What brings you out tonight?
DW: ESPN throws the most live parties and I am a big sports fan. I want to see the new prospects and who will go number one. Hopefully Detroit makes the right choice. I want to have fun tonight and kick it with my peoples.
JSD: Who is your favorite team in the NFL?
DW: I am a big Patriots fan and we are looking good this year.
JSD: Do you have a favorite player?
DW: I am a team player but Deion Sanders is one of my favorite players of all time. I love all good athletes.
D Woods (Formerly of Danity Kane)
She told JSD her fans can expect a single from her this summer and hopefully a full length project by the fourth quarter. “I am keeping it moving, staying in the studio, and staying creative. I have some shows and film and television projects coming up, so stay tuned!”
Whitney Thompson (America’s Next Top Model)
JSD: What has your experience been like since you have won America’s Next Top Model?
WT: Crazy! I use to be a college student at Jacksonville, Florida. Now I travel the world as a model for a living.
JSD: What Publications and/or designers have your recently work with?
WT: I just finished a shoot with Australian Vogue and I did American Vogue before that, which was cool. Obviously Covergirl and Seventeen Magazine. I also just signed with a new agency! I am really excited about that.
JSD: Congratulations! Which Agency?
WT: Willamina Models
JSD: What can we expect from Whitney in the future?
WT: EVERYTHING! (laughs)
JSD: What did it feel like to work with former Supermodel turned talk show host Tyra Banks?
WT: Intimidating! It’s hard to work with someone who is already accomplished. I learned a lot.
JSD: What brings your out tonight?
WT: I love sports! I am a huge fanatic and I brought some of my girlfriends who also love sports.
Nicole Murphy
Chrishell Stause
Omar Benson Miller
Laz Alonso
Priscilla Monteiro of TheFashionReporter.com
Winky Wright and Fat Joe
Rapper Fabolous performed all of his chart topping songs