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VIDEO: Johnny Gill on Gay Rumors

"There have always been questions about your sexuality. Why?" OMG! Insider's Kevin Frazier asks singer Johnny Gill, referring to years of speculation and more than a decade of rumors about a relationship with Eddie Murphy.

Gill says that he is "not sure" how or why the rumors began. But, he adds, the "gossip" became so intense that he "decided to take a lie detector test about [the] rumors" for his girlfriend. "I would never want to lay next to someone that might even remotely have any doubt or question of who I am."

Gill was featured in a new episode of TV One's Unsung that debuted Wednesday evening. The former New Edition singer infamously told a Philadelphia radio station in 2005 that he was "100 percent all man." 

Watch the video clip AFTER THE JUMP ...

REPORTS: Donald Trump to "Reveal" Obama "Divorce" Papers

Really? This is going to Donald Trump's "October surprise" that is "bordering on gigantic" and could "possibly influence" the presidential election?

Donald Trump is to claim that he has unearthed divorce papers of Michelle Obama and the President, according to a respected financial pundit with links to the tycoon. It is alleged that the eccentric real estate mogul will claim that the documents show the First Lady and the President were at one point in their two decades of marriage seriously considering splitting up. ...

The claims about divorce papers have previously been made in a book released earlier this year by author Ed Klein. The White House rubbished the allegations then and claimed Klein had a history of making things up.

Even if this were true, big whoop. The Obamas had a rough patch—it happens among many couples—and worked it out.  Serial adulterer Donald Trump is currently with Wife #3—at least for now—and President Obama has remained with his first love and first wife.

Yawn.

REPORT: Janet Jackson Plans Extravagant Wedding in Qatar?

Somethin' for the Janatics ...

Are Janet Jackson and Wissam al Mana planning an extravagant wedding in Qatar? That's according to the National Enquirer and BangShowBiz, which claim Janet's boyfriend wants to spend more than $20 million for "one of the biggest, most memorable" weddings in recent history.

The couple hope to tie the knot in Doha in Qatar where the billionaire was born and are making arrangements for the ceremony to take place in 2013. ... The source added to National Enquirer magazine: "They have tentatively set a late 2013 wedding date. But they are still working out the details and the exact day."

They will reportedly spend $3m to fly in their 500 wedding guests from all over the world, while Wissam wants to give all attendees a $10 000 Rolex watch each as a thank you for attending.

More background HERE on Wissam al Mana, whose family owns and manages real estate, construction and luxury retail brands throughout the Gulf region. The 46-year-old entertainer has been dating Wissam - who is almost a decade younger than her - since summer 2010. Jackson has denied previous reports that the couple is engaged.

Janet getting married in an "extravagant" fairytale wedding? After her history with Renee Elizondo and Jermaine Dupree, does this even sound like Janet? Chile please ...

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JLS Unconcerned About "Boring" Gay Rumors

JLS says they are not concerned about "boring" gay rumors and "internet trolls" that question their sexuality, reports Scotland's The Daily Record.

Aston Merrygold said: "Anyone in a boy band from Take That to Boyzone to Westlife will tell you it happens to them all. It’s all a bit boring. If it was one of us who was gay, it just wouldn't matter."

Oritsé Williams added: "The gay rumours don’t bother us at all. We have a huge gay following and our music is for everybody. If someone Tweets something negative, the rest of the fans go in so hard on that person that no one really does it any more. It’s sad. It’s someone who’s got nothing better to do with their life."

Sipping an orange juice in a plush Manchester hotel, Marvin Humes said: “We’re living in a time where it’s not a taboo subject. I really don’t think it’s a problem.”

Aston, JB, Marvin and Oritsé recently stripped down for the cover of UK homostyle glossy Attitude. This follows their 2009 cover of Gay Times where they argued over who had more gay fans.

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PHOTO: Metro

Awww. JLS star Marvin "Pectastic" Humes—last seen in stripping down for the boys and feeling up "bulging" bandmate Oritsé Williams—is no longer a free man. Marvin proposed to his pop star girlfriend, The Saturdays' Rochelle Wiseman, on New Year's Eve. The wedding may happen as soon as March.

Congrats to the happy couple! And, umm, will Marvin have a curfew

?

Kardashian Destroys the "Sanctity of Marriage", Divorce After 72 Days

So much for the "sanctity" of marriage ...

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are divorcing after only 72 days of marriage, amidst claims that theirs was "a marriage of convenience" arranged by E! for ratings.

TMZ: "[Kardashian] cites 'irreconcilable differences.' The date of separation is listed as today, Oct. 31, 2011. According to the docs, Kim wants Kris to foot his own lawyers' fees and she'll pay hers. And, she wants the court to reject any move by Kris to get spousal support. ... The couple has a prenuptial agreement."

"The pair's $10 million wedding cost approximately $138,888 a day as of October 31," adds MTV.

Kardashian's marriage was  "arranged", according to new reports. "E! and Kim were interested in having her date a big New York athlete for the debut season of Kourtney & Kim Take New York, which premiered in January 2011," RadarOnline reported last week. "Kris wasn’t Kim’s first choice. In fact ... Kim was so eager to date a basketball player that E! were calling around teams to matchmake with NBA athletes."

So much for the Defense of Marriage Act banning "sham" marriages that will "mock" the institution ...

When will E! launch a spin-off focusing on the divorce?

Lewis Hamilton and Nicole Scherzinger Split After 4 Years?

PHOTO: Getty

Start your engines, gentlemen. Your prayers have been answered! British racing car hotness Lewis Hamilton is (finally!) a single man. The Daily Mail first reported the breakup over the weekend:

The 26-year-old F1 racing driver - who is seven years younger than his girlfriend - decided to call time on their relationship because their conflicting work schedules meant they were seeing less and less of each other. The sportsman and Miss Scherzinger - who rose to fame as part of The Pussycat Dolls pop group - had been dating for four years.

The Hawaiian-born singer is part of the judging panel on X Factor USA, alongside Simon Cowell. As a result, she is based in Los Angeles, California. Hamilton, meanwhile, travels all over the world as one of the leading drivers in F1 and has a home in Switzerland.

Hamilton blames Simon Cowell, reports The Mirror.

Lewis says the X Factor supremo is one of the key reasons that his four-year romance with Nicole Scherzinger hit the skids. He reckons 52-year-old Cowell’s decision to offer Nicole a judging job on X Factor USA – replacing Cheryl Cole – put “immeasurable strain” on the couple’s relationship.

That's one spin. Or maybe he just wasn't that into her ....

Hamilton became the youngest driver and first Black to win the Formula One in November 2008. That was the same week that Barack Obama was elected America's first Black president.

LISTEN: Confusing Interview with Chris Brown's Alleged "Gay Lover"

Do you have about six or seven minutes? You really owe it to yourself to listen to this bizarre and confusing radio interview with the singer at the center of the Chris Brown gay rumors.

New singer-songwriter Martyn has previously claimed on Twitter and via representatives that the rumors of a "down low" relationship with Chris Brown were indeed true. Over the course of seven minutes, Martyn reaffirms this, then denies it, then claims he "was just repeating what other people were saying" and ultimately says is was "sarcasm."

"But some of it is true!" adds Martyn. "But most of it is not! We had a twitter conversation ... but it was changed!"

Martyn implies that he may have been "paid" to keep quiet. Oh and no comment on Trey Songz. Too bad! Listen  AFTER THE JUMP ...

Chris Brown Denies Gay Rumors, Threatens Legal Action on Twitter

Chris Brown has tweeted an angry denial over an internet rumor that claimed he was involved in an ongoing "downlow" relationship with an up-and-coming male singer ... and on the "receiving end" of the man-sex. The rumor was sparked by (obviously faux) alleged screenschots of a series of private Twitter messages.

"Stop photoshopping fake conversations bruh!" said Brown of the alleged messages "verified" by singer Martyn. "That's pause!"

"I got a nigga lying out here for two minutes of fame," Brown tweeted. "That's a pause moment my G. I'll let my lawyers handle it from here."

Martyn claims the screenshots are legitimate and also boasts of affairs with "BQ Sex Sirens" Trey Songz and Omarion. Brown allegedly refers to the Trey Songz jump off in another purported tweet ... and allegedly compliments Martyn's vocal and lyrical talents on the newbie's "debut single".

What's more unbelivable? That Breezy would tweet xxx messages to someone that he doesn't even follow? Or that people actually fall for this ish?  SMDH.

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Eddie Murphy to Host Oscars?

Eddie Murphy is the "top" choice to host the 2012 Academy Awards, according to Deadline and Reuters.

[Producer] Brett Ratner will propose to Academy president Tom Sherak early this week that Murphy host the show. Sherak and the Academy would then have to sign off on the choice. ...

It's no surprise that the producers and the Academy would turn to an actor with standup comedy experience to host, given the lackluster reception for the hosting job done by actors James Franco and Anne Hathaway in February. Although Hugh Jackman received raves when he hosted the show in 2009, the strong feeling within the Academy is that if you can't get a Will Smith or George Clooney to take the gig, it's probably time to return to a host who has proven he or she can work a room.

Murphy did extensive standup early in his career, though he has focused on film in recent years. His history at the Academy Awards is problematic: his first nomination came for "Dreamgirls" in 2006, and he was considered a favorite to win for much of that awards season.

But Alan Arkin scored an upset victory for "Little Miss Sunshine," amid speculation that Murphy's chances had been hurt by the release of the critically-lambasted "Norbit" during the voting period. After Arkin's victory, which happened early in the show, Murphy left the Kodak Theater, with some reports claiming that he'd made his displeasure clear on his way out the door. Two years later, Murphy returned to the Oscars to present the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Jerry Lewis.

Eddie Murphy a "top"? Have at it, boys!