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October 30, 2001 - WENN reports the soon to be released D12 song "Fight Music" is being targetted for boycott since it includes the lyrics, "So what if she's handicapped... I take your drawers down and rape you/ While Dr. Dre videotapes you." Read more.

October 28, 2001 - Eminem talked to News of the World's Rav Singh about his Vicodin addiction telling him, "Yeah, I've been hooked on them but life is hard, you know. One minute you're drinking and the next you're taking pills. I've done most things but these are hard. They're so addictive but I'm trying to stay sane and do my thing." Slim also denied dating his movie co-star Brittany Murphy saying, "We have fun but we're not dating. I don't know if I can trust anyone in a relationship."

October 26, 2001 - Barry Koltnow of the Orange County Register talked to *NSYNC's Lance Bass about critics reactions that *NSYNC's music is pop fluff where he turned the tables on Eminem. Lance said, "I think our music is as real as any band out there. Our music comes from our heart. Critics think Eminem is so real. He's all fake. He just raps to sell records. Besides, his daughter has a poster of us on her wall. What does that tell you?" Read the full article here.

October 25, 2001 - In Will Smith's interview with the December issue of Playboy, the actor/clean rapper says of Eminem, "He is really creative but so far over the top that it's clearly a farce." And as for his other rivals in rap music, Smith says, "A lot of people who have been blessed with this forum aren't really smart. I have educated myself beyond a lot of my peers." It is unknown if the egomaniac Fresh Prince's head was able to fit through the doorway of Playboy's offices following the interview.

October 21, 2001 - News of the World reports Woolworths is refusing to stock the animated Slim Shady Show, starring Eminem, out on November 5. 

October 20, 2001 - Brittany Murphy tells the New York Post of her role as Kim, "This particular project came along just at a point in my life where suddenly I just wanted to take on a more realistic role." Read more.

October 20, 2001 - According to Worldpop, Eminem's grandmother Betty Kresin is saying Debbie Mathers is furious that she didn't get the role of herself in the Eminem film instead of Kim Basinger. Betty says Debbie "'is mad because she wanted to play the part."

October 19, 2001 - The Sun reports that in addition to the case of champagne Elton got for Eminem's 29th birthday, the Stan pianist/singer bought Slim a pair of sunglasses with the words 'F*** Off' standing up on top of the frames.

October 17, 2001 - The Calgary Sun talked to Eminem's co-star for his upcoming film debut and Brittany Murphy had some reassuring things to say. Murphy claims, "He's going to be quite an amazing actor. I don't think that should come as too much of a surprise. We've all seen how magnetic he is in his videos." And as for his bad reputation, Murphy added, "I think he's very misunderstood."

October 16, 2001 - Launch.com reports Eminem, celebrating his 29th birthday that actually occurs Wednesday, joined Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock to watch the Elton John concert Saturday at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena. Elton gave Eminem a case of champagne for his birthday. Later, Slim continued the celebration afterwards with a party at Pure where D12 members and Xzibit joined him.

October 14, 2001 - The Chin Tiki on Cass Avenue closed in 1980, but now the old Polynesian-themed restaurant and show bar will reopen in Detroit as a set for Eminem's new film.

October 13, 2001 - The Sun reports Eminem and his onscreen lover Brittany Murphy have been flirting outrageously on the set of his new movie. Britney plays the role of Kim and an insider is saying of the two, "They have been having very intimate conversations. It looked like they were working on more than just their lines."

October 11, 2001 - In a sign that perhaps D12 knows their days are numbered, especially without the support of Eminem, the group played a bar mitzvah for Ethan Weisman in the tiny suburb of West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. The guys didn't perform because the kid's father didn't feel comfortable with the guys' material, but they did meet with the guests, signed autographs, and took pictures.

October 10, 2001 - Eminem's divorce to Kim Mathers has finally been made official as Macomb County Family Court Judge Donald G. Miller finalized the divorce agreement between the two on Friday. Eminem will be required to pay $1,000 a week in child support, or $52,000 a year. Read more.

October 10, 2001 - Aftermath / Doggystyle / Interscope Records will release The Wash, Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on November 6, 2001. Included on the album are new tracks from D12, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Busta Rhymes and Bubba Sparxxx. Read on for a full track listing.

October 7, 2001 - News of the Worlds' Rav Singh reports Eminem and Britney Spears have been meeting in LA bars several times in the past few months and have become friends.

October 5, 2001 - Missy Elliot won Best Hip Hop Act at the MOBO Awards last night in the UK in a contest dominated by R&B acts. Dr Dre got Best Producer while his pupil Eminem went home empty-handed. Read on for a full list of winners. 

October 2, 2001 - According to Dotmusic, reports are out that Kim Basinger will likely play the role of Eminem's mother in the semi-biopic entitled 'The Untitled Detroit Project'. Basinger is currently in talks with the director of the film, Curtis Hanson. Hanson directed her in the Oscar winning 'LA Confidential'. Filming for the movie begins October 18.

October 1, 2001 - News of the World's Rav Singh reports Brittany Murphy will be Eminem's screen lover in Slim's film-biopic. Murphy is said to be thrilled over being cast.

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