Over the years, people have wondered why two of our “Downlow Veterans” stopped speaking and associating. The real reason: Both men were crushing on a professional football player who is more known for his good looks than his offensive skills.

The DL veterans had a big blowout, similar to two women fighting over a attractive guy. Both men continue to hold a grudge and refuse to acknowledge each other at Hollywood events.

Although the athlete has dated beautiful Hollywood types (black and white) his sexuality has always been in question due to his immaculate behavior and good looks.

He hung out with the downlow crew on a few occasions (but it is not known whether he slept with any of them) because no one knows if he is actually straight, gay, or bi.

And, he has never been spotted at the downlow functions that take place in the Hollywood Hills every few months.

This athlete is extremely private in regard to his personal life.

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By: Myra Panache

This black male celebrity has instructed his staff over the years to keep his “black family members” away from him. Why? Because they are black.

Before he married his white ex-wife, without his knowledge, she made a visit to his family’s home, trying to make a good impression and to get to know them. He exploded when he found out, he asked her, ‘why on earth would you want to associate with trash?’ She was so disturbed by his self-hatred during the marriage, she still refuses to take his calls.

When he did associate with his family, he was color struck and always treated the light skinned relatives better than the darker relatives. He would make himself available to the lighter skinned family members but the darker skinned relatives were not allowed at his home. This was before he cut off association with everyone.

To make matters worse, around white celebrities, he refers to blacks in negative terms and asks, aren’t they disgusting?

When African-Americans applied for job openings at his entertainment company, he instructed his white rep, as soon as they leave, throw their application in the garbage.

Not only are blacks offended by his behavior, so are whites, they find it unusual and scary for a black man to talk about his race like this.

All blind items are written by Myra Panache or her staff. No, I do not know what the answer is, after all it is called a Blind Item. Please contact Myra if you have any questions. Thank you.

BY: MYRA PANACHE

This very pretty and sexy black actress has slept with everyone (male and female) to get breaks in Hollywood. She was determined from the start ‘to do whatever it takes to get ahead.’

Few people outside of Hollywood, know she’s bi-sexual. Because of her femininity and sex appeal, no one suspects it.

I’ve seen her in action at the Playboy mansion. She is always on the make, staring down pretty girls and propositioning them.

She has been spotted in compromising positions with women, usually in “The Grotto.” The most secluded and romantic area on the grounds of the Playboy Mansion.

This woman also happens to be married, it is well known that she only married her husband for his Hollywood connections and she has worked more since the marriage.

Her husband doesn’t have a problem with her and other women but she ’s not allowed to sleep with men. He was once overheard saying, ‘I have to take my wife and her girlfriend out to dinner tonight.’

This is an accepted situation in Hollywood, the latest trend. Men consider it less threatening and they like the thought of a menage a trois.

Despite all the sexual encounters, this actress is not well known outside the black community.

Hint: Her husband is not African-American.

All blind items are written by Myra Panache or her staff. No, I do not know what the answer is, afterall it is called a Blind Item. Please contact Myra if you have any questions. Thank you.

The following two women have two things in common. They are both singers and they were both battered by the same man, a professional athlete. One of the women is a solo singer, the other woman sings in a group. At her peak, the solo singer was attracted to this “pretty boy” sports star who has a awesome physique.

She had no idea that he was abusive, he had never been in trouble with the law and his few endorsements were in tact. They began dating, the abuse started midway into the relationship and it was always unprovoked. He started off with pushes, slaps and then punches.

She had to back out of a several shows, because her bruises hadn’t healed up. She lost out on-much needed money. They would eventually breakup and he would hunt for his next victim.

He found her, she sung in a group and he met her backstage. They began dating, the first time he pushed her into the wall and punched her in the face, she bolted and he hasn’t seen her since.

Hint #1: The woman who sings in the group is ‘NOT’ Kelly Rowland. Hint #2: The abuser keeps a low profile but is well known among sports fans.

A year ago, I attended a hip-hop function on the East Coast. One particular rapper was loudly proclaiming how he keeps his bit**es in line. He described verbal abuse, beatdowns and humiliation. It was disgusting. He went on to say, he gets tips from watching “Forced Sex” movies which are basically films featuring women brutally raped and degraded. This rapper left a very bad taste in my mouth.

Earlier this year, I met a woman who once dated him. Over time, I expected her to open up about the verbal and physical abuse she must have suffered at the hands of this rapper. I was shocked when she informed me, that his tough guy-woman hating-persona is all an “act.” She went on to say, he works overtime trying to come off hard.

In reality, she said he is one of the sweetest and nicest guys she ever dated. She also revealed, he was tender and attentive.

She added, when they argued, he usually left the house and he never raised a hand to hit her. He also bought her a car, took her on trips and paid the rent on her condo. She even showed me some of the poems he had written her.

She described him as being a real giver and not a taker.

This rapper seems to have the whole world fooled in regards to his image.

Hints: He has been in the rap game for a minute. It’s not Snoop or Dre.

*Note: It’s a called a blind item, you will never get the answer. So don’t play if you don’t like the rules.

By: Myra Panache

This struggling couple had a plan. A black male turned to his Asian girlfriend and said, ‘a big payday may be on the horizon.’

Earlier, he had met a black female singer at a industry event and the chemistry was instant. The girlfriend became jealous when he spoke of her, but he was able to convince her, ‘let me run this game, don’t worry, it won’t mean nothing, it’s all about the money for us.’ She reluctantly agreed.

He started dating the black female singer on the side. With the little money he had, he took her to dinner and bought her a few trinkets.

He came to enjoy the time he spent with her and looked forward to it. He would soon realize, the singer didn’t have the type of money he thought. Over time, it didn’t matter, because he had fallen in love with her.

He kicked the Asian girl to the curb. She became furious and threatened to expose his true intentions. He threatened her with violence and she backed off.

This man would eventually marry the singer and they are living happily ever after.

Hint: The singer is “NOT” Mary J. Blige.

By Myra Panache

If this black actor isn’t careful, he’s going to end up broke with health issues. He doesn’t act his age and he indulges in ecstasy and viagra, trying to keep up with his much younger blonde mistress. He is often seen with his mistress in Las Vegas where he plays $5,000 ‘a chip’ poker. He also loses six and seven figures on a regular basis in the baccarat parlors in Las Vegas, Monte Carlo and Atlantic City. He is a high stakes gambler and he just paid off a few markers. Success really changed him. When him and his black wife first arrived in Hollywood, he was very down to earth and approachable. After a few hit movies, he went through a mid-life crisis and went wild! He even expects some producers to include his prostitutes in the budget, some have balked while others have agreed. It is not unusual to see prostitutes escorted to his trailer on film breaks. He flies them in and his assistant picks them up at the airport.

Hint: He ‘has never won’ an Oscar.