Ashanti gets it from her mama. Not only did the singer’s mother pass on her genes, she also instilled valuable qualities like independence and ambition in her superstar daughter.

The Grammy-winning songstress sat down with her mother/manager Tina Douglas for an interview with AOL Music in honor of Mother’s Day. But this time, it was Tina asking the questions. She quizzed Ashanti on the best advice she’s given and asked her to describe the women in her family. Even sister Shia joined in the fun.

“You always taught me to be a leader, not a follower,” said Ashanti, whose album BraveHeart is due in June. “As simple as it is, it has always stuck with me and I’m very grateful for that advice.”

Feel the love in the room.

Ashanti Hosted ‘The Pool After Dark’ at Harrah’s Resort on May 9th at Atlantic City, New Jersey. Check out photos and an interview from the event.

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Young Hollywood heads to the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, where we hang out backstage at “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” with the mega-talented Ashanti! The soulful singer-songwriter talks with us about her personal style, her 5th studio album ‘Braveheart’ (which she released via her own record label, Written Entertainment), and shares with us some of the vocal warmups she uses to get her voice in top diva shape! Hosted by Nikki Novak!

Davy Rolando interviewed Ashanti a couple weeks ago on Tampa’s Wild 94.1. Davy and Ashanti discussed her hiatus and setbacks, her views on motherhood, Nelly, her opinion on music, upcoming plans with Written Entertainment, and her new single “The Woman You Love” (featuring Busta Rhymes). Check out the interview below:

Check out various videos of Ashanti performing at “Parkfest 2012″ a couple weeks ago in Albany, New York.

Ashanti and Nelly attended the 6th annual DKMS Linked Against Blood Cancer gala at Cipriani Wall Street on April 26, 2012 in New York City. Check out photos of the event below:

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Ashanti will be guest appearing on “The Bridge” on Fuse TV to discuss her new music and upcoming album. The show airs at 4PM/3C on Fuse, make sure you tune in!

Did you miss Ashanti’s performance on “Live With Kelly” this morning? Check out Ashanti’s hot performance of “The Woman You Love” and short interview with Kelly Ripa and Mario Lopez.

Ashanti will be stopping by “Live With Kelly” on Wednesday, April 25th to perform “The Woman You Love”. Click here for more detail on times and local listings.

Ashanti’s favorite video from #90-#81 on Fuse TV’s “Killer Collabos” was Jay-Z’s & Swizz Beats hit single “On To The Next One.” Find out why Ashanti chose the video below:

Ashanti, Keri Hilson, and Gabriel Saporta will be hosting the countdown all week long. Fuse TV is currently holding a sweepstakes to win autographed merchandise from Ashanti, Keri, and Gabriel, click here to enter. Good luck!