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Ashanti is back!

Hours after her highly-anticipated Verzuz battle with Keyshia Cole, the 40-year-old singer released her latest single titled “235 (2:35 I Want You).”

On the track, Ashanti sings about not being able to sleep because she yearns for the love and affection of her man.

“I wanna think about it, wanna think about it / Wanna see what this could be / Wanna take it there but I’m kinda scared,” Ashanti sings. “‘Cause I don’t know if we’re ready / So when I think about it / Don’t wanna waste no more time, wanna be about it, hey.”

“235 (2:35 I Want You)” is the first single Ashanti has released since her 2019 “Pretty Little Thing.” She also appeared on DaBaby’s song “Nasty,” also featuring Megan Thee Stallion, last year.

Ashanti’s last album Braveheart came out in 2014. No word yet if she’s planning on releasing another album soon.

You can listen to Ashanti‘s new single off of iTunes here – listen to “235 (2:35 I Want You)” now!

Check out the lyrics inside…More Here! »

The much-anticipated Verzuz showdown between Ashanti and Keyshia Cole is being pushed back again.

After the musical battle was pushed back once already after Ashanti revealed she tested positive for coronavirus back in December, the show’s organizers confirmed that it was once again being pushed back.

“This has been an emotional week. In addition, as COVID-19 numbers continue to increase, safety is a top priority for us. As much as we enjoy having everyone together in the same room, to protect the artists and everyone who works with us in putting the shows together, we’re going back to separate locations for a bit. We’re excited for the next few events, and look forward to getting back to the show in the coming weeks,” they announced on Friday (January 8).

There was another Verzuz battle over the summer that generated SO much buzz and lots of social media chatter.

Sad news for any fans who were looking forward to the Verzuz battle between Ashanti and Keyshia Cole – the event has been postponed indefinitely.

The battle was canceled just two hours before the event was set to begin, though there’s a chance it may still happen in a different way.

Click inside to find out what happened… More Here! »

Lady Gaga and Ashanti are jumping on the mic together!

The 33-year-old ARTPOP superstar and the 39-year-old Concrete Rose singer teamed up on the mic for a surprise treat for attendees at jazz trumpeter and vocalist Brian Newman‘s intimate “After Dark” lounge show at NoMad Restaurant at Park MGM on Saturday night (October 27) in Las Vegas.

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Gaga hit the lounge right after her Jazz & Piano residency at Park Theater, and she joined Brian for a few standards.

Ashanti, who was in the audience, then took the stage and performed two songs with Gaga, including a jazzy rendition of her hit, “Foolish.”

Illusionist David Copperfield was also in the audience enjoying the show.

Click here to see fan footage from the event!

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Kelly Rowland, Hilarie Burton and Ashanti happily strike a pose on the carpet while stepping out for the It’s A Wonderful Lifetime: Holiday Party held at STK Los Angeles on Tuesday (October 22) in Los Angeles.

The three ladies were joined at the event by Sarah Drew, Melissa Joan Hart, Vanessa Lachey, Kyla Pratt, Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Soleil Moon Frye, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Kim Fields, Stan Shaw, Sashani Nichole, Ryan McPartlin, Gigi Rice and Patrick Duffy.

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The holiday season is about to be rung in over on Lifetime, with the network unveiling its biggest It’s A Wonderful Lifetime lineup yet and earlier than ever before.

This year’s event, which will see the premieres of a new holiday special as well as 28 brand new movies, kicks off on October 25, the earliest date yet, and will see not only the newest films, but also a full slate of programming which will see 24 hours a day, 7 days a week of holiday-related movies and other programming through Christmas Day. New films will premiere every weekend throughout the holiday, and will also see a brand new special as well.

Jennifer Lopez is celebrating her 50th birthday with a massive party!

The superstar entertainer, who turned 50 on Wednesday (July 24), celebrated at the Gloria Estefan Estate on Star Island in Miami, Fla. alongside fiance Alex Rodriguez, as well as friends like Fat Joe, Ashanti, DJ Cassidy, DJ Khaled and wife Nicole Tuck.

Ryan Seacrest also detailed the celebration on Live With Kelly & Ryan, including the hilarious tale of showing up early – and not being on the list!

“A.Rod gets up and makes the most romantic, sweetest speech in front of everybody so I’m sucked into the romance movie,” Ryan explained.

Hilariously, Ryan revealed that when he left the dinner party, he missed out on the massive dance party that came after, which Alex shared on his social media.

“TONIGHT was a Jenny from the Block party, and we took it from the Bronx all the way to the 305!!! 🎉🎊 Happy 5-0, @JLo. 🎂 Te amo mucho,” A.Rod wrote.

Watch Ryan talk about the party and share part of Alex Rodridguez‘s speech to Jennifer Lopez, as well as the dance party afterward inside…

Happy birthday, J.Lo!

Ashanti models an array of swimsuits while posing for a photo shoot on Tuesday (June 11) in the Florida Keys.

The 38-year-old singer put her fit figure on display in some revealing bikinis for the sexy shoot for PrettyLittleThing.com.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Ashanti

Also participating in the photo shoot was model Leslie Sidora.

“Secret is out!!! 👀New Swim Suit Collab With @prettylittlething My Collection drops July 1st!! U ready??? 😜💦🙌🏽👙,” Ashanti captioned this photo on her Instagram account.

WILL YOU BE grabbing pieces from Ashanti’s swimsuit collaboration?