NOW SEE THIS

Plies busts out his latest video for “Want It, Need It” featuring Ashanti. The video was co-directed by Yolanda Gerald and Plies and shot in Atlanta.

ASHANTI CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY


Ashanti was spotted in Hollywood on Monday celebrating her birthday at Area nightclub.

Meagan Good & big sis Lamyia Good and actor Brian White
actress Tamala Jones and Pleasure P
Dollicia Bryan and actor Stephen Bishop

STARS JOIN TO FIGHT CANCER

Female music heavy-weights, including Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Ciara, Ashanti and Mariah Carey, came together to record 'Just Stand Up', in aid of the "Stand Up To Cancer" campaign. The track, which is very uplifting, made its debut today on various US radio stations. The charity tune was conceived by Antonio "L.A." Reid, who produced it with longtime creative colleague Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds. All 15 singers will share the stage to perform the song live on Sept. 5 during the "Stand Up to Cancer" television special. You can listen to it below, as well as peep the full list of featured artists:











List of featured artists: Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Keyshia Cole, Fergie, Miley Cirus, Ashanti, Natasha Bedingfield, Ciara, Carrie Underwood, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Leona Lewis and Leann Rimes.

E3 COVER 2 COVER

R&B star Ciara is featured on the cover of the latest issue of BILLBOARD magazine.

Jay-Z covers the 15th anniversary Juice issue of VIBE magazine.

Cassie, NERD, and Lupe Fiasco cover COMPLEX’s Style & Design collector’s edition issue.

Erykah Badu covers the August issue of VEG NEWS magazine

R&B star Ashanti appears on the cover of PAGE SIX

ASHANTI BECOMES ‘LONG ISLAND TOURISM AMBASSADOR’

R&B singer Ashanti is now able to add “Tourism Ambassador” to her resume this week. The “The Way That I Love You” singer was introduced Tuesday as one of nine ambassador who will promote tourism in Nassau County on Long Island. Ashanti was appointed the Ambassador Of Music And Nightlife. Sporting an orange blazer with a tourism patch over her white dress, Ashanti stated “it’s amazing to be asked to give something back to the community.” The tourism campaign which will promote attractions and points of interest on the island targets tri-state area residents in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, pitching Long Island with the slogan “The Island Next Door.”


NOW SEE THIS: ASHANTI & KERI HILSON

After featuring on several high-profile releases over the past year, Keri Hilson's debut video for single 'Energy' is here, check the video below:


The video for Ashanti's brand new single 'Good Good' premiered yesterday. Peep the video after the cut.

OUT & ABOUT

Rihanna, Sean Kingston and Flo Rida were one of many stars spotted at the 19th Annual MuchMusic Awards.



Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith made the “Kit Kittredge: An American Girl” premiere a family event on Saturday.


Beyoncé and Jay-Z were spotted on Friday afternoon leaving a lunch date at Bar Pitti in NYC.


Essence Atkins, Sanaa Lathan and Gabrielle Union pose for photos at the PSArts, Snow Queen Vodka, and Fabucci Swimwear kick off summer party held at The Sunset Tower Hotel on Thursday in Los Angeles. Golden Brooks, Shaun Robinson and Dania Ramirez also made an appearance at the event.



Raven-Symoné posed for photos at Kira’s clothing line launch party in Los Angeles on Saturday. A lot of celebs came out to show some support for the designer including: Amerie and Romeo. Plus Chris Brown also performed at the event.



Ashanti sang the National Anthem at Game 5 of the NBA Finals Lakers vs. Celtics.




Erykah Badu performing at the Greek Theater last week.

E3 SNAPSHOTS

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith shared an affectionate kiss last night in Los Angeles at the NBA Finals.

Alicia Keys was spotted at the "We Are Together" premiere in New York City. The event was hosted by Keep A Child Alive foundation.

R&B singer Ashanti dropped by "TRL" to perform her single, "The Way That I Love You."

Amerie attended the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute.
In related news Amerie has moved onto a new label home with Island Def Jam which has Janet Jackson, Rihanna, and Mariah Carey on its notable roster.