Ashanti slams Beyonce 'jealousy'

R&B singer Ashanti has slammed reports she is competing with Beyonce Knowles, following her new role as a model for Herbal Essences shampoo.

The Rock Wit U hitmaker, 24, is hurt by reports she is endorsing hair care firm Herbal Essences to compete with Destiny's Child beauty Knowles, who has advertised L'Oreal products for several years.

Ashanti explains: "I don't want to do what everyone else is doing, and I don't compare myself to anyone else.

"I think there's room for all of us. I've been blessed with success on both my albums, and, naturally, I want to top what we did last time.

"I think when (my third album Concrete Rose) drops, that will happen, but I don't look to what anyone else is doing to judge myself."