LisaRaye Reality Series: A Diamond Tries Moving Past The Rough

TV One’s new docu-series The Real McCoy airing tonight has a gorgeous subject as it’s focal point, as if LisaRaye really needs any introduction.

No one can deny the outspoken film and television actress oozes sex appeal. An over-the-top Chi-town native who loves getting her picture taken, LisaRaye McCoy knows she has it going on.

With her killer gams and perfect eye sockets that can make practically any man hand over his platinum credit card (don’t call her a golddigger – she is way past that now) this former First Lady of Turks and Caicos is officially “back to business” and taking names. Let the shenanigans begin.

But first, the diva who burst on the scene more than a decade ago as the stripper Diamond in Ice Cube’s The Players Club must smooth out some seriously rough edges.

There’s all that post-divorce drama from Premier Michael Misick and the monies still owed to her; the realization that her now 19-year daughter Kai is almost a grown woman; caring for her ailing mother; being supportive of her incarcerated sister, rapper Da Brat; and dealing with her own personal life, which includes fighting for acting gigs in Hollywood as an over-40 African American woman.

If you are a big LisaRaye fan, you’re likely to rate the series an 8 out of 10. TV One follows Lisa Raye and her colorful cast of friends through the streets of Los Angeles, Chicago, and Atlanta with an ease and style that is clearly a step above ghetto fabulous.

The non-controversial debut episode has McCoy out promoting "the brand" on the Stevie Wonder owned radio station KJLH, experiencing make-up issues, showing up late to her own rain drenched party to daughter Kai’s disdain, and setting the stage for what’s to come in future outings.

Along for the ride is her gay assistant/cousin Quincy and a slew of celebrities and famous folk that the former All About Us star enchants in her signature white attire.

The best thing about the show, however is the flamboyant stylist Joe eXclusive, who looks a hot mess in the series and in real life, yet clearly has an eye for fashion and the clothes and accessories that bring out the very best of LisaRaye.

At the premiere for The Real McCoy in downtown LA at the hip Standard Hotel, 300 friends and well wishers came out to show McCoy a whole lot of love.

They included singer Brandy and her actor brother Ray J, actress Paula Jai Parker, legendary singer Freda Payne, Love That Girl creator and scribe Bentley Evans, comedienne’s Ajai Sanders, Kym Whitley, Joe Torry, Tommy Davidson and Michael Colylar, actor Christain Keys, actress Tatiana Ali, celebrity models Melyssa Ford and Tocarro, actress Golden Brooks, and newly single Lance Gross, who hosted the premiere party along with Uptown Magazine.

Hoping to hit paydirt with a 2nd season, The Real McCoy is light on conflict that has become standard fare in other series of a similar flavor. While it promises to unveil more about the meltdown and subsequent come-up of McCoy, the jury is still out whether this “unvarnished” look of Black Hollywood can find a viewing audience that's willing to go along for the ride.

Sure, we get a glimpse into the men, the money, the clothes, the hair, and the style that is Lisa Raye. Tears and all.

The question is, does this once bright jewel still have her sparkle and brilliance? McCoy is prepared to find out. Stay tuned!

“LisaRaye: The Real McCoy” premieres April 8, at 9pm on TV One. Thanks to Tosha Whitten-Griggs and Tonie Washington for taking care of 3BAAS Media Group.

Okay, This LisaRaye Turks & Caicos Drama Is Way Better Than B.E.T.'s Baldwin Hills!

According to AOL Black Voices, in the case of the scandal and drama surrounding actress LisaRaye McCoy-Misick and her estranged husband Michael Eugene Misick, the hype can be believed.

Amid various Internet reports that the 'Players' Club' beauty and the Turks and Caicos Premier are involved in the messy dissolution of their two-year marriage -- which includes allegations of infidelity with BET's '106 & Park' host Rocsi and a subsequent assault -- McCoy-Misick is coming clean about the debacle.

Via her longtime spokeswoman Lynn Alan Jeter, she issued the following statement to BlackVoices.com.

"It is with great sadness that I have to announce that my husband and I have separated. Wednesday August 13, 2008, an attempt was made by and on behalf of my husband to first prevent my entry into our home and then, later, to make me leave our home by force.

It was necessary for me to receive medical treatment for injuries suffered and in relation to those injuries I shall continue to assist the police force with its [inquiries].

"Whilst it is my sincere wish to avoid unnecessary conflict, I shall not be intimidated, nor shall those individuals whose job it is to protect and represent me.

I ask that my privacy be respected in these difficult times and I believe that the people of the TCI will understand and support my wish to receive the necessary independent representation from the legal counsel of my choosing. I hope that, in time, the TCI government will come to share that view.

Although I have always been a supportive wife even in light of the very serious allegations currently pending against the Premier, there are limits even for me.

I continue to have the utmost respect for the people of the TCI who have always shown me kindness and support. I vow to continue my work amongst the people of Turks and Caicos Islands.

Until recently I had hoped that I would be able to continue to assist my husband during what will undoubtedly be difficult times ahead for him. I do not wish to have to add to his difficulties."

A spokesperson for the Turks and Caicos tourism board could not be reached by deadline.

Looks Like A Sex Scandal May Force Premier Misicks Off The Island

Wifey Lisa Raye May Need To Get A Gig... Quickly!

Several sources in Turks & Caicos are saying that the clock is ticking on Premier Michael Misick's tenure as leader of the island -- and that he is seriously considering resigning because of the sexual assault investigation, as well as a slew of other probes, political in nature.

The alleged victim in question is of Puerto Rican descent, that she was over 18 at the time of supposed assault, and that she may well have known Misick before the incident. Unconfirmed reports that the victim was an American celebrity aren't true. [TMZ]

LISARAYE: Girls Who Rock!

First It was Stacy Dash showing us that after 40 years of age, her "assets" are still worth a look by a director or producer here in Hollywood. Now it's the First Lady of Turks and Caicos Islands LisaRaye who "reveals" she hasn't lost it!

Does LisaRaye Need To Check Her Man?

Hon. Dr. Michael Misick, the premier of Turks and Caicos and LisaRaye McCoy's boo, has come out swinging -- taking to the airwaves to deny the allegations that he sexually assaulted a U.S. citizen.

Misick said he "strongly and categorically" denies the "false and outrageous" accusations against him. While details remain sketchy, we can say that the New York bureau of the FBI is looking into an incident involving Misick, but they wouldn't elaborate as to what it is.

McCoy-Misick, 42, who starred in the tired television series "All of Us" and appeared in movies like "Beauty Shop" and "Envy," will forever be known as Diamond in Ice Cube's "The Players Club."