Ashanti Admits She'll Need 'Extra Hands' Raising Her and Nelly's Baby Son While Touring for the First Time as a Mom (Exclusive)

Photo:Paul Morigi/Getty Paul Morigi/Getty In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the singer and actress, 44, says she’s been loving her time as a new mom to her 7-month-old sonKareem Kenkaide, nicknamed KK, with husbandNelly, and she is already planning ahead when it comes to being a working parent. “It’s going to be my first time going [on tour] as a mom,” Ashanti says. “Obviously, we need extra hands. There’s definitely going to be extra bags, because I already travel with too much luggage.

Ashanti Reacts to Viral 'Scoot' Dance Move, Reveals Reason Behind the Choreography (Exclusive)

Ashanti performing ‘I Got It’.Photo:John Nacion/WireImage; Queen Latifah/YouTube John Nacion/WireImage; Queen Latifah/YouTube Ashantiis reflecting on her “hilarious” dance move that has been etched in the internet’s history. In an exclusive chat with PEOPLE about her current ventures, the “Good Good” singer, 44, shares her reaction to the piece of choreography that has spreadacross the internetover the years. “It is so hilarious to me and it’s one of those little memes,” Ashanti tells PEOPLE over Zoom, before a recent taping ofThe Tamron Hall Show.

Ashanti Reveals She’s Been TextingJohn Tucker Must DieCostar Arielle Kebbel About Potential Sequel: ‘I’m Down’ (Exclusive)

Ashanti in 2025; Arielle Kebbel in 2024.Photo:Phillip Faraone/Getty; Amy Sussman/Getty Phillip Faraone/Getty; Amy Sussman/Getty Discussions about a potentialJohn Tucker Must Diesequelare still alive — at least between two cast members of the 2006 teen comedy. While discussing her new movieNo Address, Ashanti exclusively told PEOPLE that “it’d be hilarious” to make aJohn Tucker Must Diefollow-up film — and she’s even been texting costarArielle Kebbelabout it. “Arielle, she texts me! We’ve been going back and forth a little bit,” says Ashanti, 44, of Kebbel, 40.

Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross Have a Date Night at a Book Launch in West Hollywood, Plus Justin and Hailey Bieber and More

Stars have been everywhere this week, fromJustin BieberandHailey Bieberheading out in New York City toAshlee SimpsonandEvan Rossarriving at an event in West Hollywood, California. Meanwhile,Jason Kelceholds aNew Heightsparty in New Orleans ahead of theSuper Bowl, andAngelina Jolieaccepts an award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.Here, are the best photos of celebs out and about this week. Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! Stars have been everywhere this week, fromJustin BieberandHailey Bieberheading out in New York City toAshlee SimpsonandEvan Rossarriving at an event in West Hollywood, California.

Ashlee Simpson-Ross Gives Rare Update on Sister Jessica's New Music: 'I'm Very Proud of Her' (Exclusive)

Ashlee Simpson; Jessica Simpson.Photo:Paul Archuleta/Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/Footwear News via Getty Paul Archuleta/Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/Footwear News via Getty Ashlee Simpsonis singing her sister’s praises.At theHollywood VirginLA Magazine book launch party held to benefit the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation on Feb. 5, the"Pieces of Me"singer gives PEOPLE an exclusive update on her sisterJessica Simpsonand the musical comeback she’s making.When asked if she listened to any ofJessica’s new music, Ashlee, 40, says she had.