VIDEO: ASHANTI SPEAKS OUT ABOUT LONG RELATIONSHIP & BREAK UP WITH NELLY

Let’s admit it, most of us were wondering what ever happened to Ashanti and Nelly‘s relationship. Well, wonder no more.

The former Murder Inc songstress opened up with Ebro and Laura Stylez of HOT 97′s Morning Show about her past relationship with the St. Louis rapper. Almost immediately into the sit down, Ebro meddles into her personal life. “Nelly!” Ebro says straightaway, “You guys are back together again?” With a slight chuckle yet no hesitation, Ashanti dives right in.

Negative. Nelly and I are in the space where I’m kind of like focusing on my career, he’s focusing n what he’s doing. There’s a lot of things that happened this year, a lot of things kind of went public more than other things have gone public, you know what I’m saying? I kind of just … I have to do me.

When asked whether her new, unreleased emotionally-charged record, “Scars,” is in fact about her former boyfriend, the New York native added:

He put a couple of scars on me. Not physically, we don’t want to put that out! Not physically! [laughs] We’ve definitely scarred each other in a sense. Getting back to the record ["Scars], it’s a deep record and it’s something that I feel like I’m revealing very much, more than I have on previous records.

When it came to how long the two were together, Ashanti, however, still teeters around the bush. Check out the video up top to see how she handles the never-ending “Nelly” topic.

NEW VIDEO: MARY J. BLIGE – ‘MY FAVORITE THINGS’

Following “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” MJB shares a few of her “Favorite Things,” which include crisp apple strudel and warm woolen mittens. In the simple and clean clip, directed by Markus Klinko and Indrani, she dons all white and a bejeweled headpiece as she covers the classic Christmas tune.

Mary J. Blige got a head start on the holiday season when her album A Mary Christmas dropped in October. With three weeks until Christmas, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul debuts the second visuals off the album.

On Wednesday, she will perform at “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” alongside Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, Toni Braxton, and more.

Watch the video below and see her duet with country star Jennifer Nettles on “CMA Country Christmas.”

BOO GAZING: CELEBS OUT: MARIAH CAREY, ZOE SALDANA, HEIDI KLUM, ALICA KEYS, LADY GAGA & MORE

Mariah Carey was definitely feeling more naughty than nice on Tuesday. The singer wriggled into two very festive and very racy dresses to perform at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony in New York. The 43-year-old showed off her ample cleavage each time, first of all in a red sweetheart cut dress that hugged her curvaceous figure in all the right places.

Yummy mummy! Jessica Simpson looked slim and sexy in her red poppy flower dress at WWD's Footwear News Achievement Awards in New York Tuesday.

Something for everyone: Toni Braxton (L) and Babyface also pre-taped their performance.

Zoë Saldana can't help but smile while filming Extra on Monday at the Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles, where the star happily waved her wedding ring from Marco Perego, whom she married in September. Those shoes are HOT!

This Is How We Do Kate Moss and Rita Ora were ready to party on the red carpet for the British Fashion Awards 2013 in London.

Alicia Keys arrives at the Foxtel Music Channels Summer Launch at the Botanic Gardens in Sydney, Australia.

Isn't she strum-thing? Céline Dion surprises her fans with an impromptu serenade while out and about Monday in Paris.

David Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham, Romeo Beckham and Cruz Beckham attend the World premiere of “The Class of 92″ at Odeon West End in London, England.

Disney Princess Jeans! so 80's..Lady Gaga paid tribute to Ariel, Snow White, Cinderella and Jasmine with some eye-catching denim arriving at Narita International Airport in Japan.

Heidi Klum and her kids went looking for Christmas trees in West Hollywood.

It's the hard-knock life for Cameron Diaz, Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhané Wallis and Rose Byrne, who get into character Monday on the N.Y.C. set of the remake of the musical Annie.

Giuliana Rancic makes the call on her top holiday gift picks available at T.J.Maxx and Marshalls in New York City.

KANYE WEST, KIM KARDASHIAN, MILEY CYRUS & MORE MAKE BARBARA WALTERS’ ‘MOST FASCINATING PEOPLE’ LIST

The list is in what do Pope Francis, Prince George, and Kimye all have in common? They’re among Barbara Walters’ “Most Fascinating People of 2013.”

It was hard to escape Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, who welcomed their daughter North West and got engaged this year. That’s why Walters has included the power couple on her 21st annual list of newsmakers.  We think they are the most miserable people but we digress. 

“She’s like the most intriguing woman right now. She’s got Barbara Walters calling her like everyday,” Kanye told Ryan Seacrest of his fiancée.

Pop superstar Miley Cyrus captivated the nation with her twerking and racy VMA performance and earned a spot on Walters’ list.

The lineup also includes ABC anchor Robin Roberts, Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, the stars of “Duck Dynasty,” swimmer Diana Nyad, and NSA leaker Edward Snowden.

Walters will conduct interviews and reveal her No. 1 most-fascinating pick on the 90-minute special, which airs December 18 on ABC.

JADA PINKETT SMITH SHOWS OFF HER FIT BODY AT AGE 42 ON VACATION WITH THE FAMILY

Showing how you do it in your 40's,  They recently had to brush off suggestions that their marriage is in trouble. 

But Jaden Pinkett Smith and her movie star husband Will didn't feel the need to put on the obligatory show of marital togetherness over Thanksgiving as he was noticeably absent for a beach day out. 

Jada, 42, could be seen showing off her incredible bikini body as she enjoyed the paradise surroundings with daughter Willow, 13, as her son Jaden, 15, surfed nearby. 

Jada looked out of this world in a black halter neck top and zebra print bottoms and wore her hair long and braided in a more feminine style than she's been sporting of late.  Her toned stomach in particular stood out, by not, er, standing out.Willow looked colourful in a rainbow halter and red shorts while Jaden mean business in a wet suit. Peep more pics below:

VIN DIESEL BREAKS HIS SILENCE SPEAKS ON CO-STAR PAUL WALKER SUDDEN HORRIFIC DEATH

Vin Diesel is finally speaking out about the death of his "Fast & Furious" costar, Paul Walker.

After Twitter tributes from The Rock, Tyrese, Michelle Rodriguez and Ludacris (as well as a ton of other costars, famous friends and admirers), Diesel was the one fans wanted to hear from most.

The actor broke his silence for the first time on Facebook on Monday night. All Instagram and Twitter quotes attributed to him in the past were fakes, his rep confirms to toofab.

Keep reading to see what Vin wrote:

"To live in the hearts we leave behind, is not to die." Thomas Campbell. Pablo, I wish you could see the world right now... and the profound impact, your full life has had on it, on Us... on me... I will always love you Brian, as the brother you were... on and off screen.

Diesel also shared a photo of the two during what looks like a press tour for "Fast & Furious 6" (above). Brian, of course, is a reference to Walker's character in the films, Brian O'Conner.

So far, it remains unclear what will happen to "Fast & Furious 7," or the future of the hugely successful action franchise.

Walker died after a horrible car crash on Saturday in Valencia, California. He was 40.

BASKETBALL WIVES EVELYN LOZADA 6 MONTHS PREGNANT .. GUESS WHOSE THE FATHER?

"Basketball Wives" star Evelyn Lozada has been keeping a big secret -- she's 6-months pregnant -- and TMZ has learned Chad Johnson is NOT the baby daddy.

Sources close to Lozada tell us ... she's been seeing a guy for almost a year now and the relationship has gotten serious.

We're told ... the pregnancy was planned -- it's not a case of the whoops!  And until now only a small number of relatives were privy to the news.

She’s thankful for motherhood. She told People Magazine the following,

“I am so excited to announce a wonderful blessing — I’m pregnant!”

She has not released who’s the father but word on the street is Carl Crawford a balling baseball player that is worth a lot of money. He has signed a $143 million contract for the next seven years. Go head Evelyn and make that love connection and stack that paper. 

That’s a lot of diaper money and baby formula. That baseball money is guaranteed unlike that football money. Looks like Evelyn just upgraded herself and her uterus.

 

Lozada famously divorced Chad Johnson in Sept. 2012 ... after an explosive domestic dispute ended their 2-month-old marriage.

BTW ... Evelyn already has a 20-year-old daughter, Shaniece ....born when Lozada was 17.

BOO GAZING: CELEBS OUT KIMYE, ALICIA KEYS, AMBER RILEY,LADY GAGA, GWEN STEFANI & MORE

Alicia Keys rocks a bright yellow dress at the 27th ARIA Awards 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

Lady Gaga makes an unforgettable appearance at the press conference for her new album “Artpop” in Tokyo, Japan.

Naomi Campbell poses during a photo call for Australian TV show, 'The Face of Australia' at Carriage Works in Sydney, Australia.

Rihanna was spotted out in New York City celebrating her brother Rorrey's birthday.

Tamar Braxton performs in support of her Winter Loversland release at The Paramount Theatre in Oakland, California.

Jenny McCarthy and boyfriend Donnie Wahlberg host the Official Dirty, Sexy, Funny After Party at Body English Nightclub in Las Vegas.

Kim has been acting like the ultimate fan while following her fiancé on the road, by tweeting about their every stop along the way. Next up on the mammoth tour is Tampa, before heading to Atlanta, Georgia, and then to the Midwest.

She even missed her family's traditional Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, and skipped little sister Khloe's 'famous macaroni and cheese.'  it's all about Kanye once might forget she even has a child these days.

Kourtney Kardashian has some little helpers of her own! The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star steps out with her stripe-loving duo – son Mason, who turns 4 Dec. 14, and daughter Penelope, 16 months – in Calabasas, Calif.

What's black and white and red all over? Gwen Stefani! The rumored mom-to-be looks glam during a Thanksgiving stroll with her pup Chewy in L.A.

Heidi Klum gets into the spirit of the season with beau Martin Kirsten as they pick up not one, not two, but six Christmas trees in Beverly Hills.

Zendaya performs at the opening of The Blue Cross RiverRink in Philadelphia.

Serena Williams and Venus Williams attend a press conference at the Usina del Arte in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Dancing with the Stars champs Amber Riley and Derek Hough kick off their victory tour with a stop at ABC's Good Morning America in New York's Times Square.

Reality star and former professional basketball player Lamar Odom is photographed leaving Tavern Restaurant in Los Angeles.