From the Chicago Sun-Times.
Reynolds' sexual past just history to Jones
March 16, 2004
BY BILL ZWECKER SUN-TIMES COLUMNIST
The whispering about the sexual preferences of ''The View'' co-host Star Jones' fiance, Al Reynolds, has led the couple to address the rumors directly -- though the statement released by Reynolds, a Wall Street banker, may only intensify the gossip.
The couple, who began dating in November, got engaged at the NBA All-Star game on Feb. 15. Ever since they announced their pending nuptials, a lot of New York insiders have been wondering about the duo's relationship -- especially considering Reynolds had a history of dating ... men.
The New York Daily News has rehashed tales of Reynolds sharing a summer house in the gay section of Fire Island and appearing at an all-male Halloween party dressed only in a Speedo swimsuit -- as Bam-Bam from ''The Flintstones.''
Now Jones' spokeswoman has released a statement on behalf of Reynolds:
''My fiancee and I have discussed all relevant parts of our personal histories. We are satisfied that we know everything we need to know about each other's pasts and are looking forward to our future together. We ask that people will respect our love and commitment to each other and refrain from destructive rumor, gossip and innuendo, as we happily plan our marriage and life together as husband and wife.''
Sports fans may be interested to know that Reynolds is the brother of former New York Giants linebacker Ed Reynolds.
BIG PAY DAY: Funnyman Chris Tucker hasn't made a movie in three years, but now the Hollywood trades report the comedian and actor has inked two lucrative deals -- to make a pair of sequels. Tucker could earn as much as $20 million per picture (or 20 percent of the gross box office receipts -- whichever is bigger) to film the sequel to his 1997 hit ''Money Talks" as well as the third installment in Tucker and Jackie Chan's ''Rush Hour'' franchise.
That hefty salary also was Tucker's take for ''Rush Hour 2,'' which marked one of the largest single salary jumps in Hollywood history. The entertainer had been paid less than $2 million for the original ''Rush Hour.''
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