By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
The woman formerly known as Tracey McQuarn has been christened "Hollywood's Newest 'It' Girl" by 'Sister 2 Sister' magazine.
I'm referring to entertainment executive Tracey Edmonds -- the 40-year-old Los Angeles native who happens to be the ex-wife of music producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, and is currently making the scene with box-office megastar Eddie Murphy.
The Black Hollywood power couple graces the cover of the May edition of the black celebrity glossy.
Although the eight-page feature focuses mostly on Edmonds and her professional life -- she's an award winning film and television producer with credits including 'Soul Food,' 'Hav Plent,' 'Josie & The Pussycats,' 'College Hill' and reality shows starring Lil' Kim, Keyshia Cole and DMX -- 'Sister 2 Sister' publisher Jamie Foster Brown got her to open up about Murphy some.
"...he asked me out for tea, and I was like 'Really? Tea?' I'm like, 'Okay,' Edmonds revealed about Murphy's first proposition.
"It was sweet," she continued. "He has so many different unique, interesting qualities that you would never imagine Eddie Murphy to have. He's the most wonderful, kindest, most thoughtful, most romantic person. That's Eddie."
When the topic turned to Murphy's friendship with New Edition power vocalist Johnny Gill, Edmonds called the innuendo of them being lovers "BS."
"I've known Johnny for years ... they've been friends for years," she stated, further clarifying, "The more you see what it's like being Eddie out in public, yeah you see why he's always felt comfortable having a best friend with him."
Regarding her ex-hubby Babyface -- who ironically has a two-page feature preceding hers in the magazine -- they are still "close."
"I'm really blessed that I'm able to have him still so closely in my life and still be able to move on with my life but not lose a friend like that, because I still adore Kenny."
The couple, who were married for 13 years, divorced last year. (Read story here.)
Throughout the lengthy chat session, no reason was given for the split.
But the interview subject did chime on the Eddie Murphy/Scary Spice paternity drama that's been heating up the gossip scene.
"The press went crazy and said Eddie Murphy says the baby's not mine. But he never said that. He just said, 'I want a paternity test."
"He's an amazing father."
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By: Brother Mustafaa on 4/24/2007 7:48PM
Peace,
What happened to longevity in marriage. In hollywood I guess 13 years is quite a while, but I am talking about the old days when "till death due us part" really meant that. I wish the new couple the best.
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By: SO WHAT on 4/25/2007 8:57AM
TRACYS TASTS IN MEN IS QUITE QUESTIONABLE ANYWAYS,SHE SHOULD NOT TALK AT ALL.........
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By: clairvoyant on 4/25/2007 11:44AM
well, I agree with the first comment, till death do us part seems to be NA in Hollywood's marriages. They jump from partner to lover etc. like popping pop-corn.
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By: El on 4/25/2007 1:33PM
I think we all need to get a life and move on if it is his he will be a great father like he is to the rest of his children. And Tracey has the right to be with who she wants to be with.
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By: Nicole D on 4/25/2007 1:44PM
They make a great looking couple.
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By: Castalker on 4/25/2007 3:15PM
I may not agree with this FARCE of a union, but I will say that at least . . . TRACEY EDMONDS carries herself with class and respectablity. And she looks OH SO GORGEOUSE while doing it!
Babyface messed up!
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By: Tracy Wright on 4/25/2007 3:34PM
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By: DeniseJ on 4/25/2007 3:44PM
I think Eddie Murphy has met his match in Tracey she is not going to walk behind him like poor Nicole did. I believe Tracey Edmonds to be a intelligent, ambitious, and resourceful woman that knows how to place herself in the "right spot"to achieve her goals. I understand Babyface and Tracey have not been living together as man and wife for the past 3 years. The tabloids stated that Eddie's ex-wife didn't give a sh$t about Eddie but felt betrayed by Tracey. Don't know if Nicole really said that or, if that's more of what sells newspapers,GOSSIP. I will say if Tracey and Nicole were friends not acquaintances Tracey should have told her friend Nicole she was interested in dating Eddie Murphy before she heard it in the press.
This is to El none of us here are transfixed and unable to move by commenting on this blog. We are giving our opinions on this story that's all. It's just entertainment!
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By: Debbie on 4/25/2007 7:36PM
They both came out of marriages of over 10 years. Best advise is to take it slow, not as slow as Oprah, but marriage should not be on the horizon any time soon.
All the best
Debbie
New York
www.DebbieDonovanTravel.com
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By: Dorothy Betts on 4/25/2007 11:21PM
I could not believe the hype, I guess Eddie is just growing up. i wish you two the best. What ever happen please respect each other and the ex;s, it;s the right thing to do.
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