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2013 BILLBOARD AWARDS PERFORMANCE: Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne’s “High School”

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So Nicki Minaj took the stage at the MGM Grand in Vegas tonight.  And she gave everyone at (and watching) the 2013 Billboard Music Awards a parting gift….visions of her ASSets thrown all in the camera.

 

Check out the performance inside…

While performing "High School" with Lil Wayne, we were actually about to give Nicki props for actually having a hot stage presence we hadn’t seen with her yet. 

But then the Best Rap Artist winner took it to the ratchet ASStasticness, her usual lap dance, and private pat downs that we maybe liked…but definitely cringed about.  Those pre-teen Barbs are gonna have lots of new dance moves for summer school…

Clutch ya pearls and watch the vid above….

HUNG LOW: Rihanna NEARLY LOSES Her Pants, SUES Topshop For $5 Million For Selling Her Image + Nicki Minaj Names Cyndi Lauper As Her STYLE IDOL

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As her team handles a $ 5 million lawsuit against Topshop, Rihanna was seen struggling with her ultra-revealing pants during a peek-a-boo stroll through New York last night. Get the legal deets inside and watch footage from Nicki Minaj’s TEEN VOGUE spread….

 

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Rihanna was seen heading back to her hotel room in NYC last night. 

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Wearing a tight pair of black leather trousers with a midriff baring top, Riri was forced to adjust and re-adjust her pants so photographers wouldn’t get a shot of her goodies.

But bare booty views aren’t the only struggles facing the pop starlet.  As her "Styled To Rock" show comes over to the States, her legal team is  embroiled in a nasty $ 5 Million lawsuit with Topshop. It seems the company is making a ton of money selling t-shirts with her image on them…without her permission.  

A source close to the situation says negotiations between the company and Rihanna started out friendly…but took a dive once they only offered her $ 5K.  Insulting! Her camp turned down the offer and Topshop ignored the rejection and sold the t-shirts anyway!  They essentially told her they would do whatever the hell the please.  Now…Riri wants them to pay up. The source told Page Six,

“Rihanna’s management asked Topshop a number of times to stop selling her image and were told, ‘We do what we want.’ They buy the pictures from a photographer, but they do not pay the artist licensing fees. Unfortunately, UK law does not protect the artist.  What is most offensive for Rihanna is that they basically told her, ‘Go to hell. We don’t care; we are going to continue selling you.’

But fans of Rihanna shouldn’t expect to get their hands on any of those shirts here in the States. The source added,

"Topshop is now in the United States. They set up in Manhattan and Nordstrom, but they know better than to do this in the US because they would get in trouble.”

For their part, Topshop isn’t admitting any wrongdoing.  In fact….they seem to pass the buck off on the supplier (though they did CHOOSE to sell the shirts). A rep said,

“This issue is related to a T-shirt provided to Topshop by a third-party supplier. We are aware it is the subject of litigation. [There are] public documents."

We bet chick gets her money.  We’ll let you know how that turns out….

 

 

And on magazine stands…..

You’ve already seen her Teen Vogue cover, now they’ve released backstage footage and interview clips from Nicki Minaj’s colorful June/July 2013 cover where she reveals the origins of her thick shell and touch girl attitude.  In the clip above, she describes her style as "Euphoric, girly and powerful."  Also, the rapstress talks about her "AI" experience, her most memorable audition and her fashion/music idol Cyndi Lauper.

 

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TV FAB: Nicki Minaj Remains MUM About Reportedly Leaving “Idol” + Lance Gross In New Trailer For NBC’s “Crisis”

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Nicki Minaj has yet to comment on reports that she’s leaving "American Idol," all on the heels of reports that the entire judges’ panel was fired.  Things are looking to be more and more true.

 

Deets inside, plus Lance Gross’ first trailer for the upcoming NBC show "Crisis"…

A few days ago a report hit the net that all the judges on the Idol" panel were fired.  Soon after, Randy Jackson put in his resignation letter saying he was choosing to "leave" in order to focus on his own projects. 

Now, Nicki Minaj is rumored to be leaving, despite "Idol" reps denying anyone was fired.  Did the network & "Idol" head honchos give the judges the opportunity to leave on their own to save face from getting fired?  That’s what it seems like.

Us Weekly reported yesterday that she indeed had decided not to return next season.

"It’s safe to say she isn’t coming back to Idol," an insider tells Us, adding that the "Roman Holiday" rapper will be focusing on her next album, touring, and endorsements. "She’s okay with it. She had a great time but was only going to do one season anyway."

We reached out to Nicki’s rep about the report, and everyone mum.  Interestingly, a source in her camp told us the rumor of all judges getting fired and/or leaving was false just a few days ago.  Maybe they weren’t aware….

Either way, Nicki hasn’t said anything about the matter yet.  So we’re putting our money on the fact that "Idol" wants to do a total makeover of the judges’ panel, and there’s no room for a Barb.

 

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In other news, hottie Lance Gross is about to return to TV.  The "House of Payne" actor will be starring in NBC’s new drama called "Crisis."

Lance plays a Secret Service Agent on his first day on the job, which is protecting the President of the United States’ son.

The first trailer has emerged, and we’re kinda loving it already.  Lance tweeted his excitement saying:

I dreamt of days like this…. @NBCCrisis #thankful #NBCFall

Will you be watching?

Nicki Minaj Says She THOUGHT Mariah Carey Was Her Friend, Doesn’t Regret Doing “American Idol” (E! Interview) + Porsha Stewart LANDS Role On “The Rickey Smiley Show.”

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Nicki Minaj sat down with Ryan Seacrest to talk about her uncomfortable relationship with Mariah Carey and rumors about her departure from "American Idol." See what she said inside and get the deets on Porsha Stewart’s new acting gig…..

 

TV viewers may not know the final three contestants on  "American Idol", but they sure know about the drama at the judges’ table between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj.  During a chat with "AI" host Ryan Seacrest for E! News last night, Nicki talked about her famous feud with Mimi and answered if she would be returning next year.

In discussing her "feud" with "Beautiful" singer Mariah, Nicki said they started out as friends…or so she thought.  She soon realized that Mariah was, as hse claims, insecure and threatened by her shine. 

"Imagine someone that you loved your whole life…imagine you meeting them and then all of a sudden feeling like you did something horrible to them but you just don’t know what you did," she told Seacrest. "That’s what my relationship with Mariah is, and that’s what it’s been from the beginning. I just really thought that we were friends, but…that’s the other thing I learned that this industry is so fake. You walk away thinking people are your friends and they’re not. It’s a couple nice hi and byes and then really, you better not step on nobody’s toes. And God forbid you get a little shine. And God forbid you’re maybe witty or quick on your toes or make someone laugh. Then maybe you’re making another person feel insecure. And you shouldn’t have to dim your light to let another person shine."

And when asked if she planned to return next year, Nicki didn’t give a straight answer but offered up a "sales pitch" about how much she loved the show. 

"That’s a million-dollar question," she laughs. "I have to say this all the time, but I want people to know it’s genuinely from my heart. I love the people on Idol. I genuinely do. If I had to do this all over again, I would have done Idol. Because it’s fun, it’s laughs. It’s kind of sad that what people read all the time is only when something is negative. But they don’t realize that we built a family. I feel happy here and I have to thank them for giving me this chance. They could have picked anyone in the world. And they picked me. So that’s all I’ll say about that."

 

Watch the interview here:

 

In other television castings…..

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Porsha Stewart has landed an acting gig on "The Rickey Smiley Show."  It’s time for chick to make her own money since her divorce is pending, so she’s going the Hollywood route.  The "RHOA" star tweeted from the set,

"I’ve arrived! So excited on the set of my first TV acting role! Thanks guys my trailer is amazing!  Reading the script. This is going to be so fun!”

Porsha didn’t reveal what role she would be playing or if this is a one-shot cameo, but we think her personality will mesh well with Ricky’s comedy.  And during a hilarious appearance on Rickey’s radio show, she refuted rumors that her divorce was fake and jokingly declined an "application" from Rickey…

Watch the jokes below….

YBF Celebs Take Over The 2013 MET Ball: Beyonce, Alicia, Solange, Nicki Minaj, Kerry, Tiger & More!

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Another year, another Met Ball.  The biggest fashion red carpet & event of the year is currently underway at MoMA in NYC, and we’ve got the YBF celebs who took over the extremely fashionable red carpet.  Check out the risk takers who pulled off their looks fabulously, and those who tried….

Once again, for the second year in a row, Beyonce Knowles took over VOGUE’s 2013 "PUNK: Chaos To Couture" themed Met Ball tonight rocking an eye catching and sexy look from Givenchy Haute Couture.  After last year’s shutdown in the purple & black feather & sheer number, Bey switched it up with a strapless leather bodice and a printed gold and black skirt with a high slit that exposed matching boots, and came with matching gloves. 

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Gotta love it.

And she’s not the only risk taker who won.

 

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We’re absolutely loving Alicia Keys’, LaLa’s, and Kerry Washington’s looks for the night. 

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Alicia kept her sexy edge in a leather cutout Jason Wu halter dress with a red sequined bottom half and the perfect touch of punk with Robert Lee Morris jewels, a Tonya Hawkes clutch and streak of red hair.

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"Scandal" star Kerry Washington has been on a whirlwind NYC promo tour today hitting up several back to back to back talk shows.  And she pulled it together once again tonight in a gorgeous Vera Wang creation.  Vera stepped outside the box of her usual simple colors and flowy looks to go for a structured multmedia dress with a bold metallic print.  And it worked perfectly for Kerry.

 

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Kerry and Vera even posed it up with Andre Leon Talley inside looking like a page snatched straight from VOGUE magazine.  Serve.

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LaLa Anthony looked amazing as she flew solo in this red satin Zac Posen dress as she showed off her new slim & toned bod in a dress that would show every flaw.  But in this look, she’s got none.  Perfect straightened & cut blonde hair as well.

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La had some fun with her girl Chanel Iman who rocked striped Diane von Furstenberg.

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And let’s discuss Nicole Richie‘s surprising silver foxy look shall we?  We must say, it works for her.  It’s a costume gala after all and she gave just enough "costume" drama.  Chick could play Storm in X-Men.  The fashion diva rocked Dana Rebecca Designs and a Maria Francesca Pepe ring.

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Oh Nicki.  Our darling Nicki.  Not sure if it’s the 80′s hair (yeah, we know the theme is Punk but still) or the dark lipstick with it, but this is doing a bit much.  The dress isn’t doing it for us either.  Maybe it’s because it’s by Tommy Hilfiger and he doesn’t strike us as a red carpet formal gown type of designer.  But, it’s not horrible.

By the way, Tommy gifted her with a Rolex a few hours ago as well that she happily put on Twitter.  Nice!

 

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Fashion diva Solange Knowles never gets it wrong.  And tonight is no different.  The "Losing You" singer stepped outside the box and rocked a printed blue Kenzo dress for, as she called it, an "Afro Punk" look.  And we’re loving every bit of it.  The hair, that slit, and those gorgeous earrings.  Loves it!

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Rocking a white Thakoon look with an exposed midriff slit and a high split in the skirt, Rita Ora got it all the way right witht he hair and makeup as well.  Loving this look for her.

 

And the athletes also made their way to the hige fashion event:

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NY Giants star Victor Cruz kept it dapper in a teal Lanvin dinner jacket with his tux. 

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And his fiancee Elaina Watley looked great in this very detailed bodice of a dress with a full black skirt.

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NY Knicks star Amar’e Soudemire, who plans to come back from injury in Game 3 later this week, attended in a dapper Calvin Kelin suit with a burgundy jacket full of sheen.  Loves it.  And his wife Alexis makes pregnancy look ridiculously fabulous as she rocks a frock full of feathers by Giambattista Valli.  Gorgeous.

 

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The twosome took pics with Taylor Swift and teammate Tyson Chandler‘s wife, Kimberly.

 

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And rounding out the athletes, Tiger Woods and his new chick, pro ski racer Lindsay Vonn, made their red carpet debut tonight.  No risks taken here, but the white gown is pretty.

 

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Jennifer Lopez got catty in this stunningly glam Michael Kors gown.  Very unexpected look by the all American designer, but the risk paid off because Jenny looks amazing.  As usual, the cheetah style nude and black print dress looks painted on.  And she’s freaking flawless.

 

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Oh hey ALT!  Get it with those pink socks!

 

More pics of the YBFers will be updated here as they come in.  Stay tuned!

WNBA STAR Skylar Diggins SIGNS With Roc Nation Sports + Nicki Minaj CAST “The Other Woman” Flick

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Skylar Diggins has announced her arrival at Roc Nation Sports.  Get the deets inside about Weezy’s fave WNBA baller and find out about Nicki Minaj’s new movie role….

 

Earlier today Roc Nation Sports announced the signing of WNBA star Skylar Diggins.  The Tulsa Shock baller was the number three overall pick in the first round of the 2013 WNBA Draft.  And she’s been on the radar of Jay & his new Roc Naton Sports crew for a while.

Skylar, who became the only player in Notre Dame history to be a four-time All-America selection rose to fame as both the "alleged" crush of Lil’ Wayne and as a two-time recipient of the Nancy Lieberman Award, given annually to the nation’s top point guard.

Skylar tweeted her excitement after the announcement….

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Skylar will earn her bachelor’s degree in management-entrepreneurship from Notre Dame in May 2013.  And this is another big move for the Roc in just a matter of weeks.  Win-Win for everyone.

 

And on the big screen….

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Nicki Minaj has just landed a role in the upcoming Cameron Diaz flick The Other Woman.  Nicki will be directed by Nick Cassavetes in the film, which centers on Cameron’s character enacting revenge on her boyfriend after she learns that he’s married.  But here’s the kicker…she teams up with his wife to do the damage!  Sounds like Nicki’s kind of movie right?

Nicki will play Cameron’s sassy, blunt & sometimes lethal assistant in the film which starts shooting in New York in May. Actors Leslie Mann, Kate Upton and Chicago Fire‘s Taylor Kinney also star.  Nice movie Nic!

FASHION FACE OFF: Nicki Minaj VS. Karrueche Tran In JEREMY SCOTT For ADIDAS

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Ladies love Jeremy Scott.  But decide who rocked the designer’s new modelicious face printed bathing suit best… 

Karrueche tran made her way to Hennessy V.S’s midnight concert featuring Nas for Coachella’s kick off night yesterday.  And she rocked the printed face bathing suit by Jeremy Scott for Adidas ($ 95) with hippie cut off shorts.  She kept it cool with hoop earrings and a necklace as she partied away at the biggest spring music & arts festival of the year.

But we first saw the Jeremy Scott for Adidas bathing suit on Nicki Minaj in her April 2013 spread in ELLE magazine.  She paired her photoshoot look with black Salvatore Ferragamo pants and a simple gunmetal link bracelet.

And it seems to be a popular look for spring as Karrueche’s rival she previously Twitter beef’d with, Rihanna‘s bestie Melissa Forde, rocked the exact same suit yesterday during her birthday pool party:

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Ha.

 

So….

WHO ROCKED IT BEST?!

 

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VIDEO FAB: Nicki Minaj & Lil’ Wayne GET IT POPPING In “High School”

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YMCMB All-Stars Nicki Minaj and Lil’ Wayne team up for a hot love scene in Nicki’s latest video "High School."  Get the deets inside…

 

Nick Minaj has finally released the highly anticipated "High School" video featuring Lil’ Wayne.  Directed by Benny Boom, the clip takes a page out of old gangsta films like Scarface as Lil’ Wayne starts out doing business with Mr. Big, but ends up in bed with Mr. Big’s lady (Nicki).  

The clip features Nicki flaunting her world-famous assets in a variety of bikinis and high-end stilettos, culminating in a hot love scene between Nicki and Weezy.  Now we know where those bikini back shots came from.

Watch the "High School" video here:

MUSIC & VIDEO ROUND UP: Nicki Minaj & Weezy’s BTS Video For “High School” + John Legend’s “The Beginning” + Jordan Blue/Shorty Da Prince’s “That Aint Cool”

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Nicki Minaj is showing off her flotation devices in the jacuzzi for the BTS footage for her upcoming video for "High School."  Check out Weezy going to the L.A. set (before his seizures), and new music from John Legend and a new video from BET’s Shorty Da Prince…

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Nicki Minaj filmed her "High School" video while parlaying in L.A.  And she’s flaunting that sex appeal she’s come to love about herself lately.  For the upbeat track off her latest album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up, Lil Wayne is featured and he also shows up for the video.  Everything was shot before he was hospitalized for seizures.

Check out Nicki and her neon monokini giving that jacuzzi some life in the BTS video below:

 

 

BET’s "106 & Park" host Shorty Da Prince recently dropped a music video as he continues to embark on a rap career.  He raps under the name Jordan Blue, and we’ve got his newest visuals for his track "That Ain’t Hot" below.  Decide if the St. Louis native’s got what it takes to be a rapper in this game:

We feelin’ it?

 

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And John Legend just dropped a brand new song off his upcoming album, Love In The Future. Check out "The Beginning" below, his first single off his new LP.  Is John getting back to the beginnings of what he does best?

MAGAZINE FAB: Nicki Minaj Gets BLONDE & WET For ELLE + Morris Chestnut Does ROLLING OUT

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After arriving almost 30 minutes late–in a jumpsuit–to the live taping of "Idol" last night, judge Nicki Minaj is making up for it with her new ELLE magazine cover for the April 2013 issue.

 

Check out her Tom Ford look, plus Morris Chestnut looking yummy on Rolling Out….

Hopefully Nicki will learn how to get to places on time–even with traffic–for the sake of her professionalism and keeping a job.  But at least she’s looking more put together than usual for her second cover of ELLE magazine.

The "High School" rapper is rocking her blonde semi-wet wig and leather jackets and face-shirts for her April 2013 spread.  And check out what she had to say about her advice for women and bullying before checking out the rest of the spread: 

Her advice for women on how to command respect: "My advice to women in general: Even if you’re doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss. Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want— and don’t allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge. You want everyone to know, Okay, I can’t play games with her. I have to do right by this woman. That’s what it’s all about."

On her plans for world domination: "My goal in the beginning was to buy my mother a house. Now I realize, Okay, if I really focus and become a key player in business, then I can build an empire. I’m thinking of a legacy that I can be proud of and wealth that my grandchildren can use to go to college. So world domination— in terms of providing for my family— is absolutely my goal."

On experiencing bullying in school as a child: "I went through a lot of bullying early on. Girls made my life a living hell. We had come to America from a different country. My brother and I had accents. It was very tough. So I’ve always put up this wall— it was a self-defense mechanism growing up— because I was almost expecting people to attack me. And I still have it. It’s sad."

On her dramatic make-under for her ELLE photo shoot: "When I saw myself with barely any makeup at, it was such a… like, I’m so, so attached to my pink lipstick, it’s hard. I feel that it’s become a part of me. To go in front of the camera, without pink lips or big ol’ crazy lashes— you know, nothing— I felt naked. It was scary! So this photo shoot was a real accomplishment in my eyes."

 

 

More pics:

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Print bathing suit, Jeremy Scott for Adidas, $ 95. Leather trousers, Salvatore Ferragamo. Link bracelet, Chrome Hearts, $ 1,595.

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Strap-trim napa leather jacket, Tom Ford. Leggings by American Apparel, $ 28.

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Woven raffia bustier, $ 1,325, skirt, $ 3,095, both, Dolce & Gabbana

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Read the full interview on newsstands March 18!  Here’s some video about it:

 

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Morris Chestnut is promoting his new movie The Call on the cover of Rolling Out magazine.  Here’s what they had to say about his cover story:

Co-starring in the February 2013 blockbuster "Identity Thief", opposite Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy; and this month in "The Call" as Halle Berry’s love interest, Chestnut’s star appears to be shining even brighter as of late. 2013 will undoubtedly prove to be one of Chestnut’s most notable years, with a summer blockbuster hit on the way, "Kick Ass 2", an appearance on the fifth season of Showtime’s "Nurse Jackie", and the long awaited sequel to "The Best Man" making its way to theatres in November. Although he is one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood, and it’s no secret he is considered to be one of the most handsome men on the planet, Chestnut insists family is his first priority. The married father of two has perfected balancing his public persona against his starring roles as husband, father, brother and even friend.
 

And about getting the call for the role to play opposite Halle Berry:

“It was difficult. It was difficult. I mean it was going to be a deal breaker. They said they wanted me for the movie and I said ‘who’s playing that role,’ they said ‘Halle’ and I said ‘I don’t know if I can do it. I have to kiss her and stuff,’ ” he jokes.

Check out the full cover story over at RO.

 

ELLE Photos: Thomas Whiteside, Rolling Out Photog: DeWayne Rogers