Rihanna and her best friend Melissa were seen out and about in Los Angeles. At the Kids Choice Awards red carpet Rihanna's other close friend, Chris Brown, has denied any romance rumors. Rihanna went on record to say that they..."are best friends, honestly, like brother and sister."

"We both started our careers around the same time. He is one of the only people in the industry ... I trust and hang out with all the time."
And just so there's no question, she added, "If he was a boyfriend, I would say that."
Brown joined in, too, saying: "They keep asking me*, 'What's the deal?' I'm like, 'There's no deal. No deal.' We're just friends."[*things that make me go hmmmm....]

Two new promotional pictures of R&B singer Ashanti surfaced online via CONCRETELOOP.COM. According to BILLBOARD.COM, "The Way That I Love You" singer is working on a teen lifestyle book called, "Ashanti Style". Her new album, "Declaration" will hit stores June 3rd.



Ray J held a R&B Live showcase in support of his Billboard top 10 hit, "Sexy Can I" featuring Yung Berg in New York City last night. Brandy's younger brother Ray J's new album, "All I Feel" will be in stores April 8th. Our good friend Lexie from Straight Outta NYC has all the exclusive scoop and photos from the event.

Photos: RIHANNA-FENTY.COM, WIREIMAGE, CONCRETELOOP

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