Event Recap: Ashanti, Christina Milian, Adrienne Bailon, More

Singer Ashanti attend music producer Carlos McKinney’s Grammy nomination and birthday celebration at Suzie Wong on January 28, 2009 in New York City. (WireImage)

Ashanti, Carlos McKinney

Singer Ashanti attend music producer Carlos McKinney’s Grammy nomination and birthday celebration at Suzie Wong on January 28, 2009 in New York City. (WireImage)

Christina Milian, Karen Kwak, birthday party

Christina Milian attend Karen Kwak’s birthday party at the Thompson LES on January 28, 2009 in New York City. (WireImage)

Mary J. Blige, LA Reid, Karen Kwak, birthday party

Mary J. Blige and LA Reid attend Karen Kwak’s birthday party at the Thompson LES on January 28, 2009 in New York City. (WireImage)

Melanie Fiona, Karen Kwak, birthday party

Melanie Fiona attend Karen Kwak’s birthday party at the Thompson LES on January 28, 2009 in New York City. (WireImage)

Toccara, Russell Simmons

Model/TV personality Toccara attends Russell Simmons announcement at the Bryant Park Hotel on January 28, 2009 in New York City. (WireImage)

Vanessa Simmons, Angela Simmons, Russell Simmons

Vanessa and Angela Simmons attend Russell Simmons announcement at the Bryant Park Hotel on January 28, 2009 in New York City. (WireImage)

Akon, Odyssey Arena

Akon performs at the Odyssey Arena on January 28, 2009 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (WireImage)

Karina Pasian, GRAMMY, Development Event

Singer Karina attends the GRAMMY Professional Development Event with Urban Songwriters/Producers at the New York Chapter Office January 28, 2009 in New York City. (WireImage)

Christina Milian, The-Dream, Love, Money, Listening Party

Singer-Songwriter Christina Milian attends The-Dream “Love Vs. Money” Listening Party at New World Stages on January 28, 2009 in New York City. (WireImage)

The-Dream, Love, Money, Listening Party

The-Dream “Love Vs. Money” Listening Party at New World Stages on January 28, 2009 in New York City. (WireImage)

Adrienne Bailon, The Cheetah Girls, Afro Samurai

Adrienne Bailon, of The Cheetah Girls attends the launch party for “Afro Samurai” for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 at the Geisha House on January 27, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (WireImage)

Kiely Williams, The Cheetah Girls, Afro Samurai

Kiely Williams of The Cheetah Girls attends the launch party for “Afro Samurai” for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 at the Geisha House on January 27, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (WireImage)