Ashanti Performs Live At Anniversary Gala!

"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" has been redone many times and most recently by not only Ashanti but Brandy and Jennifer Hudson. Watch below as Ashanti performs the song live at a gala in celebration of "The Wizard Of Oz" 70th anniversary.



Music Biz:
Omarion Preps New Album!

The premiere single, “I Get It In,” has Omarion reuniting with producer Tank (responsible for title track and first single “O” ). The song is an up-tempo banger featuring Southern rapper Gucci Mane. Destined to quench fans’ thirst, the single officially impacted radio this week. Omarion will also embark on a nationwide radio promo tour.

“My style has evolved so much on this album – I was able to express truly who I am from a creative and artistic standpoint, which allowed me to share a personal side of myself with my fans through my music. This is my masterpiece and I can’t wait for the world to hear my new album,” Omarion said. “I am very excited about my new home at EMI and know that this is the perfect opportunity for me to return to the charts.”

Official Tracklisting:

1. I GET IT IN feat. Gucci Mane
2. ON MY GRIND
3. KINKOS feat. Fabolous
4. HOODIE
5. TEMPTATION
6. SWEET HANG-OVER
7. WET
8. WHAT DO YOU SAY
9. SPEEDING
10. THEE INTERLUDE
11. I THINK MY GIRL IS BI
12. OLLUSION

In Stores & Online November 24th!

I think it was smart of Omarion to sign with Young Money since they are a pretty hot commodity at this moment. Then again he felt the decision was not gonna work in his favor and he jumped ship. I respect him for that. I just feel like there are so many albums coming out on November 24 that this one may get lost in the shuffle. Hopefully not though! I haven't really heard any of the tracks on here though some of them have leaked out.

Usher Calls Cops On Ex-Wife!

TMZ has learned Usher Raymond recently called the cops on his soon-to-be ex-wife -- accusing her of sneaking onto his property and scratching up one of his cars.

Law enforcement sources tell us when officers arrived at the scene, Tameka Raymond was nowhere to be found.

Police later interviewed both Tameka and Usher -- but determined there was no evidence or witnesses to substantiate Usher's claim.

But the drama didn't end there -- law enforcement sources tell us Usher called the cops on Tameka a second time several days later, complaining that Tameka again got onto his property and wouldn't leave. By the time cops arrived, Tameka had already split.

Usher filed for divorce back in June ... but it hasn't been finalized just yet.

UPDATE: TMZ just received the following statement from Tameka's rep: "This is just another attempt to disparage Tameka. It's simply an angry ploy that has no merit."

This is crazy and I hope this is not a publicity stunt to help sale the album but knowing Usher it probably is.