Since 2002 and her gold debut album, singer/actress Ashanti can't lose. She's won Grammys, Billboard awards and Soul Train's Aretha Franklin Entertainer of the Year Award. Her release "Chapter II" produced two top ten singles. Ashanti's acting debut was singing as Dionne Warwicke on the 1960's TV drama "American Dreams". The TV show's star Brittany Snow asked her for her autograph! Now Ashanti and Brittany are friends and co-stars in the comedy John Tucker Must Die.

Ashanti as Heather Credit: 20th Century Fox

After her dramatic role in Coach Carter and a singing appearance in the Bollywood musical Bride & Prejudice, the prolific entertainer was ready for a "fun" part that didn't involve any singing at all. Although Ashanti travels along with an entourage that includes mom, dad and a few bodyguards, she is one of the most outgoing, friendly artists we've interviewed. Picture the gorgeous copper-skinned beauty in low-cut salmon-colored top with a silver snake pin on it, huge silver earrings, jeans and a lot of silver bangle bracelets as she tells us about singing, acting, her gal pals, fun on set and future projects including playing action babe in the sci-fi adventure Resident Evil: Extinction.

TeenHollywood: Wow, you look pretty!

Ashanti: Thank you.

TeenHollywood: So how does doing this movie compare to your experience making Coach Carter?