1. Ashanti Talks Murder Inc., New Album and Movie Roles
After being relatively inactive since the release of her 2008 album The Declaration, Ashanti has been one busy gal. Back in the limelight as she gears up to release her latest opus, Braveheart, the R&B singer took some time to clear the air about her past before moving on. [MORE]

2. Rihanna Reunited With Chris Brown Because He’s Hot, Musically
For the first time since she shocked the world with two new songs featuring her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, Rihanna spoke out about the controversial collaborations in an exclusive radio interview with Ryan Seacrest. The 23-year-old pop star claimed that she asked Brown to appear on her song because she felt no one else was right for it. [MORE]

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