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Former Playboy Playmate Lauren Anderson Reveals How She Passed Out On Her First Nude Photoshoot

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Former Playboy Playmate Lauren Anderson reveals how she passed out on her first nud3 photoshoot

Former Playboy Playmate,Lauren Anderson has revealed how she blacked out at her first n*de photoshoot for the brand.

Her experience came after she was cast in the brand’s 2002 reality show “Girl Next Door: The Search for a Playboy Centerfold,” in which 12 women competed to become Playmate of the Month.

The show required the final six contestants to pose naked, which led to the ‘scary’ moment for her.

She ended up winning the competition, and was on the cover of Playboy’s July 2002 issue and earned $25,000.

 

Anderson, now 43, is featured on the A&E docuseries “Secrets of Playboy,” which premieres its Season 2 on Monday. She was a senior at the University of Florida when she auditioned for her first gig with the magazine, posing topless for the 2001 “Girls of the SEC” issue.

“I actually blacked out. I wanted to be really skinny, and I hadn’t eaten anything,” she told The Post. “Fortunately, the makeup people were all there and kind of caught me before I actually fainted.”

“I kind of went as a joke just to kind of see what it was all about and they selected me … even though I said I wouldn’t do fully nude,” said Anderson, who worked for Playboy until 2012.

Former Playboy Playmate Lauren Anderson reveals how she passed out on her first nud3 photoshoot

On the docuseries, the blonde beauty, who described herself back then as “shy” and “not a party girl,” is seen rewatching a segment of “Girl Next Door” where she is posing on all fours

“I know how insecure I was and how I was feeling at the time and that wasn’t who I was, being sexy and wearing sexy clothes,” she explained.

“And so it just kind of makes me cringe,” she admitted. “But I wouldn’t change a thing because it turned me into who I am now, which is a very confident person and I embrace my body and all its flaws and before I didn’t do that, I covered it up.”

Former Playboy Playmate Lauren Anderson reveals how she passed out on her first nud3 photoshoot

“My mom always taught me to write thank you notes, so I actually wrote him (referring to Hugh Hefner, late play oy founder) a thank you note, thanking him for selecting me the winner of the show and when I went back to L.A. and saw him, he told me no Playmate had ever done that,” she explained.

 

After “Girl Next Door,” Anderson dropped out of college and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career with Playboy, doing jobs like hosting parties and benefits and conducting tours of the Playboy Mansion, which she said had this lavish amenity.

“You could order food 24 hours a day and they would make you whatever you wanted,” she remembered.

She dispelled the rumor that the house was full of older men.

“That’s not the case at all. A lot of young Hollywood was there,” said Anderson, who didn’t give any notable names, except for one, basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

“I met him and it was like, ‘Holy moley! You’re like, biggest person I’ve ever seen!’” she said.

One of the topics addressed in the docuseries is the women of Playboy finding their photos on porn sites, which has happened to Anderson.

“It doesn’t overly bother me. I never did any porn. I was never sexually active with anybody on film, so it’s really just showing your naked body, which, I did that,” she explained.

Anderson, who proudly includes “former Playboy Playmate” on her social media profiles, said the worst part about her old job is that complete strangers call her a “whore”

“If I have anything to say, any kind of voice at all on anything, whether it be politics or anything that’s happening … that’s the first thing people come back to,” she said. “That I’m slutty, a whore, I’m stupid, I’m a bimbo.”

“That’s the worst part about Playboy for me, is the way society treats us.”

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Druppythekid Set to release New Two-Track Pack

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Nigerian emerging artist Druppythekid is set to release his new two-track pack, No Love and LA LA LA (Serenade), on November 13, 2026, delivering a message of ambition, self-belief, and defiance in the face of criticism.

Originally from Kwara State and based in Lagos, Druppythekid developed a love for rap, hip-hop, and pop music as a teenager. Introduced to poetry in high school, he found a natural connection between words and rap, eventually joining a rap group before exploring music production at university. After graduation, he began rapping over his own beats, turning his passion into a growing musical pursuit.

On “No Love,” Druppythekid speaks to the determination required to chase dreams despite doubt and opposition. “LA LA LA (Serenade)” takes a more unapologetic approach, dismissing the opinions of those who never believed in him.

Together, the two records reflect one central message: keep pursuing your vision and never let the opinions of others define your journey.

No Love and LA LA LA (Serenade) arrive on major digital streaming platforms on November 13, 2026.

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Who Is Chinwe Zoe? The Nigerian Gospel Singer Behind “Undeniable

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Chinwe Zoe, a Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter, began recording music in December 2025 after years of singing in church and at home. Less than a year later, she has released three singles, including “Chinwendum”, featuring gospel singer Frank Edwards, “Undeniable” and “Jesus Don Win”, her October 2026 release produced by Masterkraft.

For Zoe, the decision to record was connected to a personal experience that changed how she viewed her life and faith. She has described it as a near-death experience that left her with a renewed sense of gratitude. “In that moment, when I thought it was over, God showed me mercy,” she said. “He gave me victory. And that victory was too loud to keep inside.”

Her debut, “Chinwendum”, was released in December 2025 with Frank Edwards featured on the record. She followed it with “Undeniable” on May 7, 2026. The song’s official video has recorded more than 460,000 views on YouTube. In October, she released “Jesus Don Win”, produced by Masterkraft, with a video directed by Avalon Okpe.

Zoe’s approach to songwriting draws on personal experiences and scripture. She has said that she does not begin the process by searching for a melody, but by waiting for a message that she can develop into a song. She describes a process in which an experience or scripture stays with her until it takes musical form. The melody follows, and she hums it before committing anything to writing.

Her guiding principle is that a gospel song should be accessible to listeners while remaining suitable for congregational worship. “It should be simple enough for a child to sing and strong enough for a choir to carry,” she said.

Zoe has identified CeCe Winans, Nathaniel Bassey and Dunsin Oyekan among the musicians whose work has influenced her. She sings in English and Igbo, and occasionally in Pidgin, drawing on the worship tradition in her musical expression.

“Every song I sing comes from a place I have lived,” she said. “My pain taught me how to worship, my joy taught me how to praise.”

Her music has also begun attracting an online audience. Her YouTube channel has recorded more than 627,000 views across nine videos, while her Spotify monthly listeners have been reported at approximately 6,500. Her Audiomack profile is verified. Zoe records under her own imprint, H2 Records, with distribution through ONErpm. She made her first public performance at the 2026 Annual Virtuous Women Network conference in Enugu, where she performed “Undeniable”.

Outside music, she has spoken about her interest in soul winning and described it as connected to her musical work. She has also said that she wants her songs to encourage listeners facing difficult circumstances. “I want my songs to shift mindsets from worry to worship,” she said. “Whenever anxiety comes, whenever life tries to make you feel small, I want you to hear my sound in your spirit and declare victory over your life.”

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N8TAN Announces ‘UPRISING EP’ — A Story of Rising From the Streets to the Top

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Nigerian artist N8TAN is set to unveil his highly anticipated ‘UPRISING EP’, a body of work that chronicles his journey from the streets to the heights of his musical ambition.

Built around themes of struggle, resilience, ambition, survival, and triumph, UPRISING captures the realities of an artist determined to turn adversity into momentum. The project reflects N8TAN’s experiences, the challenges that shaped him, and the relentless drive that continues to push him forward.

More than a collection of songs, UPRISING is presented as a story of transformation—from navigating the streets and confronting uncertainty to finding purpose, embracing growth, and rising toward the top.

With its blend of raw storytelling, infectious energy, and personal perspective, the EP offers listeners an intimate look into N8TAN’s world while reinforcing his determination to carve out his own place in the music industry.

‘UPRISING EP’ is a statement of elevation: a reminder that where you start does not have to determine where you finish.

As N8TAN continues to build his musical identity, UPRISING marks another significant chapter in his journey—and an invitation for listeners to rise with him.

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