Porcelain Black shares "DNA" with Rye Rye, has been on dinnerdates with Tom Cruise and hits strip clubs with Lil' Wayne. She sounds like a fun girl! The L.A.-based, Detroit-born pop-rock phenom has been charging full steam ahead with guidance from super-producer RedOne, who not only helped craft her debut album Mannequin Factory (out early Fall) but landed her a cameo as a hair-rocker in this summer's much-anticipated Broadway-to-big-screen-film Rock of Ages, which she shot last summer in Miami. Director Adam Shankman was so impressed with the young singer's energy and performance, he asked her to sing "Rock Angel," one of the film'stwo original songs. After stripping down and posing with a bevy of scantily-clad hunks, Black chatted with us:
What was the Rock of Ages set like?
Definitely surreal. I mean Katie Holmes was chasing after little Suri who was all over the set,Mary J. Blige is in some crazy-ass wig over in the corner and Tom Cruise's nephew iswailing on a guitar. Not to mention allthe punk rock zombie kids. I'venever see so much eyeliner.
Did you get star struck on set?Hell no! But,my trailer was next to Russell [Brand]'s and we partied together once a whileback, and I wanted to see him again. So I did what any lady would do. I sat with a bottle of whiskey and chainsmoked on his steps until he appeared.
Enlarge imageBesides Tom Cruise, who would be some dudes you'd like to du-et with? Pun intended.
Easy: Trent Reznor, Eminem and -- what the hell -- Jane's Addiction!
You shot the film in Miami. Do you have a favorite restaurant there?
Yeah, it's called Gloria Estefan's house, bitches! Tom, Russell and I were shuttled overto Gloria's house for a private dinner, where we met up with some otherco-stars. It was this crazybeachfront mansion with lots of jet skis.
You recently walked in the Falguni and Shane Peacock show during New York Fashion Week. How was that?
I was just trying to walk as fast as possible down thecatwalk. I kept thinking how crazy all those tall skinny bitches are backstageand I was like, 'Is that really Joan Rivers staring up at me?' Seriously though, Falguni and ShanePeacock make the illest clothes and they designed all of my outfits for thetour, so I'm very grateful. Joan caught me backstage and said, 'This outfit isn't forthe average girl, but I bet you can clap your ass together for Detroit.'
What are some other crazy things people have said to you about your style?
After my performance on David Letterman, he came out andsaid, 'Now open your Bibles everyone.'
Any fashion aspirations of your own?
Actually I'm working on a clothing line that definitely goes back to my Detroit roots. It will be trailer park couture with a flash of stripper flair. I'm sure every daddy will want hislittle girl to be wearing it.
You must have seen lots of bling when touring with Lil' Wayne. Any extravagance you can share with us?
Lets just say 30,000 one dollar bills doesn't go very far when you go with Wayne, Baby and Drake to a strip club. We were at King of Diamonds in Miami, and when we left it was literally raining dollar bills and the strippers were two feet deep in ones.
What's the most flattering thing a fan has done for you?
My friends sent me this YouTube clip of a National Japanese Cheer Team, in full on gear; flipping, dancing and tumbling to "This is What Rock N Roll Looks Like." Not only was I flattered, but also they must have made a lot of men happy.
Oh, and this chick got my face tatted on the back of her neck. So I guess when her boyfriend is doing her doggy style he stares into my eyes. How romantic.
First of all, I fucking hate chocolate! If he brings me any of that shit hegets a negative ten. However, bring me a bottle of Zany and a pair of Alexander McQueen heels -- I might just fall inlove.
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Hair and makeup by Dawn Haley
Styled by Dechel Mckillian
Shot at Fuze It Worldwide Studios, Los Angeles
Beauty assistant: Ariana Sherman
Models: Alex Ulvsgard, Adam Dobbs, Matt Asaro, Michael Parisi, Tommy O'Reilly, Pontus Brandstrom, Adam J Casteel
