Ashanti

Ashanti

Born: October 13, 1980
in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, USA
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas born October 13, 1980 is an American recording artist, record producer and actress who rose to fame in the early 2000s. Ashanti is most famous for her eponymous debut album, which featured the hit song "Foolish", and sold over 503,000 copies in its first week of release throughout the U.S. in April 2002. The album set a Soundscan record as the biggest opening week sales for a new female artist, outselling debuts by Alicia Keys and Lauryn Hill. In the same week, she became the first female performer to simultaneously hold the top two places on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with "Foolish", and "What's Luv?" (with Fat Joe). Ashanti broke records again by having three top ten songs, "Foolish," "What's Luv?" and "Always on Time", on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the same week, being the first woman to accomplish this feat and being second only to the Beatles. In 2003, the self-titled debut album won Ashanti her first Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B album. As of 2008, she has sold more than 27 million albums worldwide. Ashanti ended the decade (2000–09) as the third top new R&B artist behind Alicia Keys and Beyonce Knowles. She also ended the decade at number 38 on the Top Artist of the Decade list. As of 2010, Ashanti is listed in the 20 Best Selling Music Singles Since 1990 in History. She ranked #17, with Foolish selling more than 7.4 million copies in the U.S.

Ashanti sang background vocals for Jennifer Lopez on "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" and wrote and sang background on the song "Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix)" sung by Jennifer Lopez, both reaching number one on Billboard Hot 100 , which was also in the top 10 charts at the same time as "Foolish", "Always on Time" (with Ja Rule), and "What's Luv" (with Fat Joe). Later that year, she was acclaimed as the "Princess Of Hip-Hop & R&B" by her label and capped off her successful debut by winning eight Billboard awards and two American Music Awards. Within seven years of Ashanti's career, she has scored 16 top 40 hits on the Hot 100. Ashanti has endorsed numerous products including Gap, Herbal Essences and Mudd Jeans.

Ashanti cites Janet Jackson, Prince, Madonna, Tupac Shakur, Aaliyah, Tamia, Mary J. Blige, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Yolanda Adams, Toni Braxton, Luther Vandross, The Beatles, The Clark Sisters, Smokey Robinson, Donna Summer, and Blue Magic as her musical influences. Praised as a gifted songwriter by her peers and critics alike, Ashanti has written/co-written the bulk of all her music. She is currently working on her own publishing company entitled Written Entertainment. She released her fourth studio album entitled The Declaration on June 3, 2008 and is currently in the studio working on her fifth. She also performed the charity tune "Just Stand Up" alongside 14 other female singers for the "Stand Up to Cancer" live television special which helped raise $100 million dollars for cancer research

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The Plus One
Title: The Plus One
Character: Lizzie
Released: September 29, 2023
Type: Movie
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A New Diva's Christmas Carol
Title: A New Diva's Christmas Carol
Character: Aphrodite
Released: December 14, 2022
Type: Movie
Aphrodite was made famous back in the day for performing THE timeless love song of the era. The song that everyone plays at their weddings, in every sappy commercial for diamonds or rings or puppies or soldiers coming home. It made her a ton of money, but Aphrodite HATES this song. She’s now the meanest judge on Pop The Question but her life changes when Brianna, becomes the breakthrough contestant, exuding love and purity. When Aphrodite reluctantly becomes her mentor, she does everything possible to steer her away from love and love anthems and so is visited by three spirits who take Aphrodite on a journey through love (and Christmas) past, present and future to try and shake her out of her funk and let love back in!
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Honey Girls
Title: Honey Girls
Character: Fancy G
Released: October 19, 2021
Type: Movie
Mega pop star, Fancy G, hosts a contest to find the next big solo artist. But the young contestants realize they are "better together" and secretly form a band called Honey Girls and become a huge hit cloaked in mystery.
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Title: I Can See Your Voice
Released: September 23, 2020
Type: TV
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Title: VERZUZ
Character: Self
Released: March 24, 2020
Type: TV
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Character: Clio
Released: December 14, 2019
Type: Movie
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Title: Tamron Hall
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 9, 2019
Type: TV
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Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom
Title: Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom
Released: May 6, 2019
Type: Movie
VH1's annual Mother's Day celebration salutes moms everywhere. Anthony Anderson and La La Anthony hosted the event, which included performances by Ashanti, Monica, Luke James, H.E.R., Shai and SWV. T.I. paid tribute to the women in his life, including his wife Tameka "Tiny" Harris, and on behalf of the #SeeHer movement, Ciara honored moms who've made strides in advertising and media.
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Stuck
Title: Stuck
Character: Eve
Released: April 19, 2019
Type: Movie
A musical about six strangers who find themselves stuck on the New York City subway.
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Title: To Tell the Truth
Character: Self - Panelist
Released: June 14, 2016
Type: TV
A modern reimagination of the classic game show. In each round, a celebrity panel will be presented with three people who all claim to be the same person with the same incredible talent, job or achievement. One is sworn to tell the truth while the others are not.
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Mothers and Daughters
Title: Mothers and Daughters
Character: Kelly
Released: May 6, 2016
Type: Movie
Interwoven stories of what it is to be a mom seen through the lens of photographer Rigby Gray.
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Mutant World
Title: Mutant World
Character: The Preacher
Released: September 27, 2014
Type: Movie
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Christmas in the City
Title: Christmas in the City
Character: Teanna Musk
Released: December 25, 2013
Type: Movie
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Title: Unforgettable
Character: Stella
Released: September 20, 2011
Type: TV
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Plies: Goon In the Trap
Title: Plies: Goon In the Trap
Released: February 9, 2010
Type: Movie
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Title: Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Character: Self - Guest
Released: July 16, 2009
Type: TV
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DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
Title: DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 6, 2009
Type: Movie
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Title: RuPaul's Drag Race
Character: Self - Judge
Released: February 2, 2009
Type: TV
Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.
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Title: Resident Evil: Extinction
Character: Betty
Released: September 20, 2007
Type: Movie
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Released: September 11, 2007
Type: TV
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Character: Latasha Montclair
Released: June 3, 2007
Type: TV
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Title: John Tucker Must Die
Character: Heather Straham
Released: July 27, 2006
Type: Movie
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Title: Exposed
Released: January 19, 2006
Type: TV
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Title: The Reichen Show
Character: Self - Guest
Released: November 11, 2005
Type: TV
A list of celebrity interviews and sensational topics.
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Title: The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
Character: Dorothy
Released: May 20, 2005
Type: Movie
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Title: Coach Carter
Character: Kyra
Released: January 14, 2005
Type: Movie
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Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem
Title: Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem
Character: Herself
Released: June 19, 2004
Type: Movie
Some of the world's best jazz, R & B, hip-hop, rap, gospel and Latin musicians perform classic and modern songs in this 2004 benefit show celebrating the 70th year of Harlem's famed Apollo Theater. Performers include Natalie Cole, Ashanti, Brian McKnight, Yolanda Adams with the Abyssinian Baptist Choir, James Ingram, Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Patti LaBelle, Angie Stone and Arturo Sandoval.
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Bride & Prejudice
Title: Bride & Prejudice
Character: Herself
Released: February 11, 2004
Type: Movie
A Bollywood update of Jane Austen's classic tale, in which Mrs. Bakshi is eager to find suitable husbands for her four unmarried daughters. When the rich single gentlemen Balraj and Darcy come to visit, the Bakshis have high hopes, though circumstance and boorish opinions threaten to get in the way of romance.
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Christmas in Washington
Title: Christmas in Washington
Released: December 14, 2003
Type: Movie
The 2003 edition of Christmas in Washington hosted by Patricia Heaton.
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Title: Las Vegas
Released: September 22, 2003
Type: TV
Ed Deline is a strict ex-CIA officer who went from being Head of Security to becoming President of Operations of the Montecito, whose job is to run the day-to-day operations of the casino. Following his departure, former Marine Danny McCoy, Ed's former protégé, becomes the Montecito's new President of Operations.
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Title: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2003
Type: TV
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.
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Title: Punk'd
Character: Self
Released: March 17, 2003
Type: TV
What happens when the biggest stars in the world get too high on the Hollywood hog? When their bank accounts start swelling bigger than their heads? Master prankster Ashton Kutcher is there to punk 'em down to earth.
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Title: American Dreams
Released: September 29, 2002
Type: TV
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Title: V Graham Norton
Character: Self
Released: May 6, 2002
Type: TV
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Title: The Saturday Show
Character: Herself
Released: September 22, 2001
Type: TV
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Title: Diary
Character: Self
Released: February 16, 2000
Type: TV
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Title: VH1 Divas
Character: Self -Performer
Released: April 14, 1998
Type: TV
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Title: The View
Character: Self
Released: August 11, 1997
Type: TV
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, and Abby Huntsman, discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.
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Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Character: Lissa
Released: March 10, 1997
Type: TV
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Title: Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Character: Ashanti
Released: September 27, 1996
Type: TV
On her sixteenth birthday, Sabrina Spellman discovers she has magical powers. She lives with her 600-year-old aunts Hilda and Zelda as well as talking cat Salem in the fictional town of Westbridge, Massachusetts.
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Title: Intimate Portrait
Character: Self
Released: November 14, 1993
Type: TV
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Title: Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 13, 1993
Type: TV
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Who's the Man?
Title: Who's the Man?
Character: Kid No. 4
Released: April 23, 1993
Type: Movie
Ed Lover and Doctor Dre are two inept barbers. Deciding that maybe they ought to find another line of work, they join the police. A big mistake, as far as their duty sergeant, Sgt Cooper is concerned, who proceeds to harass them at every turn. Despite this, they discover a major crime, and proceed to solve it in their own unusual fashion.
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Malcolm X
Title: Malcolm X
Character: Student in Harlem Classroom (uncredited)
Released: November 18, 1992
Type: Movie
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
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Title: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Released: May 25, 1992
Type: TV
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Title: LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Released: September 5, 1988
Type: TV
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Title: MTV Video Music Awards
Character: Self
Released: September 14, 1984
Type: TV
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Musical Guest
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
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Title: Exposed
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: TV
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No Address
Title: No Address
Character: Violet
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
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