CANDIDS: COMMON & KERRY / THE SIMMONS CREW / Martin Lawrence / ASHANTI
Thursday, October 25, 2007

( Photos: Mychal Watts/WireImage )
Rumored couple Common and Kerry Washington hit up TRL on Tuesday to promote Common’s new video “I Want You” which Kerry directed. They look cute. I know I haven’t watched TRL in a minute, but when did they add couches?

( Photos: Mychal Watts/WireImage )
Also at MTV Studios was the Simmons family. The whole crew was there promoting the new season of Run’s House which airs tonight on MTV. I love that show, so I’m checking it out.

( Photos: G-Hollywood / Splash News )
Martin Lawrence was spotted leaving Mr. Chow restaurant on Wednesday night in Beverly Hills.

( Photos: Shane Conway / Splash News )
Ashanti leaving the MLB soundcheck on Wednesday in Boston. Watch her performance of ‘God Bless America’ here.








100 Comments
1.
kinakina
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Love it! Everyone looks great & s doing well!
2.
CARLISSIA
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
common is so sexi!!!!!!!!!!
3.
dee dee
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Everyone looks good, love me some Martin with his crazy ass!
4.
Crystal
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Ashanti love her some Chanel don’t she? lol. Everyone looks great though.
5.
Tazz1504
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Everyone looks great Ashanti face is flawless damn that chick is bring it evertime I cant lie
6.
Kisha
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Common is a breathe of fresh air! LOVE HIM!
7.
Chelly's Two Cents...
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Ashanti looks cute.
Good to see Marty Mar out & about.
I love the Simmons family they are like a hip hop Cosby’s
I love the song “I want You” it has really grown on me.
8.
HIP HOP FOREVER
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
why is kerry staring into the camera like that, no smile?
I hope Run’s House doesn’t seem like it’s all scripted now
ashanti been looking extra lately.
9.
roflmao
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Common and Kerry look like they could make a great couple.
&&
Good! new season…I luv Run’s House
10.
KG
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Love Common and Kerry 2gather!!!
11.
BEAUTY Q.T.
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Damn it Angela! I AM TIRED OF THAT POSE! MATTER OF FACT…THAT POSE IS TIRED AND REDUNDANT!
Kerry and Common do make a nice couple.
12.
diane
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Kerry is absolutely beautiful. Her style is always on point.
13.
A J*Davey Baby
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Common and Kerry do look great together but I have to admit that I’m slightly jealous.
TRL has couches, now or was just for that segment?
Can’t wait for this new season of Run’s House. I really enjoy that show. Vanessa and Angela look cute. I like Angela with the dark hair.
Ashanti looks pretty-
14.
BigT
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Common lookin’ right!!!!!!!!
I love that video. Congrats to Kerry for doing an outstanding
job on her first effort.
Martin finally losing some weight.
Ashanti is so over.
15.
JoRo
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Kerry always looks on point, and she makes it look effortless. Ashanti looks really pretty.
16.
Tizzy-T WhistleQueen
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Everyone looks great!
17.
Dyshea
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
i love run’s house i wish i had a family like that, im mad i cant watch it tonight i want be able to see it until next week….love common i wish him and erykah stayed together tho
18.
WillPwr
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Damn, Martin…you alright bruh? Everybody eats at Mr. Chows I’m going to hit it up next time I’m in LA. Speaking of SoCal my heart goes out to all effected by the fires.
19.
hellokittylover
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
i want Commons babies!! lol
every1 looks nice, Common and Kerry are a HOTT couple just gorgeous
20.
BRIAN
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
kerry washington is beautiful to me.
21.
Dame
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
I tend too ignore everyone else pic when I see Common he is so dreamy.
22.
Have Not Thought of a New User Name
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
When is the Martin movie comming? I love watching the re-runs on TVOne
23.
mena
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Why does Angela tilt her head like that!!?? So over the Simmons…
24.
mrs sands
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Err body looks great…..”Naw, Naw, Im mike lawry”
25.
BLISS
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
martin is a cutie..ashanti eyelashes are pretty..
26.
Sharonda
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Looking good.
27.
Sexy Black
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
I LOVE “TANK”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
28.
CREOLE ain't just light-skinned
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
RUN AND HIS CLAN NEED TO CRAWL UNDER A ROCK.I SEE YA’ MARTIN:)ASHANTI..NO COMMENT.
29.
clarkthink
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Some of y’all women sound like Common and Kerry could get it.
30.
Peacekeeper00
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
I don’t see pretty when I see Ashanti in these pictures, but I like her outfit.
I notice how Angela always has that awkward pose, too. Same with JoJo. He always look hurt and lost.
31.
LUV
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
WELL ON TRL AND 106 &PARK, COMMON AND KERRY SHOT DOWN ANY RUMORS OF THEM DATING SO I GUESS IT FALSE.
KERRY DIDN’T UNDERSTAND WHY BLOGS START SUCH RUMORS, SHE JUST DIRECTED THE VIDEO.
THEY DO LOOK CUTE THOUGH I LIKE HIM AND ALICIA BETTER TOGETHER.
32.
Miss Barbados (Hating at the moment)
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Damn, Damn , Damn, Damn Kerry why you gotta be so cute! I was hoping after Erykah was out the picture me and Common would be home free . lol Oh well Good Luck ya’ll look aight together! =)
33.
GangsterPrincess(not logged in)
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Ashanti looks really pretty…
Her and Common look cute together!
34.
O....Ok
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Ashanti is a very beautiful lady. Her skin always looks flawless. Yes, I know its prob make up but who cares. Like the Simmons family but I will not be watching the show. Kerry is pretty, I notice she always does that suckjawpoutylip pose. Over it!
35.
QuAi
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
lol martin still lookin like he still can taste the Mr. Chow’s menu’s on his tongue….he look bout hungry fo mo food…
common and ms.lady looks like they make a good couple
the run’s family always seems to amuse the hell outta me….
ashanti look like one of those precious dolls that u just dont want to mess up so u put on the shelf type thing….she looks pretty (no homo)…everytime i c her she’s always smilin…datz a good thing…lovin those earrings…mmm whose hands r those??? nelly’s??? LAWD i’d love to see dat country gramma
36.
Ms. Risi
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
After reading about Kerry in Essence Magazine, I have a new found respect for her hustle!
As much as I love Common…( I plan on kidnapping him and having ten of his babies…lol..just kidding) I hope the rumors are true…I think him and Kerry would make a nice couple…him and Alicia Keys don’t look bad either….he don’t look bad either lol….he so yummy!!!!
Between classes daydreaming….lol
37.
Im the only polar bear up in this bitch
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Martin, go back & make another season, u too Chappelle.
38.
dj
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
jo jo is so ugly and the rest of the family is all pretty so sad his big ass head
39.
DDUB
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
COMMON IS THE HOTTEST MOTHERF*CKER OUT THERE, HE IS FINE, I MEAN FINE, CAN I JUST SAY FFFIIIINNNNEEE, OH DID I SAY FINE, YEP HE IS A FINE ASS MAN. OK NOW THAT THAT’S OUT I GOTTA ADMIT IM HATING HIM WITH KERRY, SHE IS NOT THE BIZNESS…NOT CUTE AT ALL, BUT CAN I SAY COMMON IN FINE?
ASHANTI IS CUTE, SHE SANG VERY WELL. BUT COMMON IS FINE AS HELL.
40.
Nicky
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! Who was it that said Ashanti can’t sing? I saw her live lastnight and i’m still drueling. I was like, “didn’t people say she can’t sing?”. Well go on Ashanti girl. You shut the whole game down lastnight. Nice move before the album drops also. I’m so looking forward to it. Its nice to see how your vocals have come along over the years. I had to slap my husband in his mouth to keep it close he was so shock. LMMFAOOOOOOOO! Its all good though. We both love you. Now i can say you not just another pretty face. You go girl! Shut em’ down!
O.K. kerry W. and C’mon = “black power couple” love them. cute.
Martin Lawerence looks like Bobby Brown for a quick min.
Love the Simons family. They are all beautiful.
41.
gdlywoman
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
MAR-IIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNN!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
(blowing kisses xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo…………………………)
42.
~B
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Okay, Angel. Why was I thinking the exact same thing about those couches. LMAO!
43.
blue
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Kerry is married and its to a White man so all you losers who like to live thru other people go get a life and get over it,,,
can men and women just be friends without having to be involved?
how stupid !
44.
jscene
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Angela looks cute in her get up…can’t wait to watch their show tonight.
Ashanti is too cute..
i love you martin!
45.
Purps
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
#43… Kerry was engaged to a white guy, but they broke up. She is NOT married. So I’m sure Common could get if he wanted to.
46.
jscene
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Umm, am i the only woman on here that don’t find common fine? I try and try, but i just don’t see the fuss. He’s okay to me, but i wouldn’t go outta my way for him……now Maxwell, please i’ll kill some bitches for him, and will be smiling on the news when they show the picture of me in handcuffs being arraigned…
47.
blue
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
her husbands name is David Moscow
48.
blue
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
ok they split in feb you got me,,,,
49.
tia
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
awwwl shanti look soooo pretty wit her non singin ass….common…..*sigh* he warms my heart WITHOUT KERRY lol….but shes beautiful
50.
hood_shit
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Common & Kerry make a GREAT couple…
If you are NOT watching “Run’s House”…. u suck!
Diggy is the flyest lil kid I know….
Are Vanessa and Angela the new celebutantes?
Martin on that shit!
Ashanti eyelashes scare the shit outta me!
51.
tia
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
and the simmons are great,just one question……why his wife always seems to have on a coat……..i mean she always seems extra layered….other then that i love the show
52.
sassysexychick
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Ashanti stay away from bee’s swagger and cop your own!
Common and Kerry would make a great and attractive couple
53.
Sade-Cherish the day
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
” Cole sit yo’ Five Dollar ass Before I make change” -Classic. I love Martin.
Ashanti looks pretty. I too dont find Common attractive. Too bright. Damn, did I just type that out loud… Yupp, yes I did.
Angela looks pretty. I like that hair style on her. Go head, girl, you starting to look better than your big sister.
I hate Kerry’s upper lip. Why does it look so mashed down on her face?
54.
TINA
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
@34 Ashanti actually has flawless skin, I’ve seen her without make-up. She has a pretty brown complexion.
Common and Kerry would make a real cute couple. I do agree with Jscene I don’t see the fuss about his looks either.
55.
real1989
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
dont like kerrys face…something a little weird about it..
hmm liking angelas boots…
hate the way vanessa BUMPED HER HAIR WAY TOO TIGHT before she left the house…
56.
Knuck
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
I don’t think Common is that sexy either lol.. He has his days when he looks really handsome tho. I like his height, his size (buffness? lol), his big hands, and his facial hair, all which are very masculine. I do love a manly man, but he’s just not all that.
57.
Mz Coko
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
LOL@Run’s House….Diggy and Russy are so hilarious! (watching now)
Kerry is cute and I love Common…he just seems so cool…
58.
Tee Tee
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
I’ve always loved Ashanti’s eyebrows… they are so nice
59.
HIP HOP FOREVER
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
I got a bone to pick w/CL. Today I posted a comment and y’all deleted it! It wasn’t the most offensive comment that I’ve seen on CL, it was about Ashanti…is CL into politics now? What y’all getting money from Ashanti? Come on CL, I thought y’all was where it was at! Y’all ain’t right…is this America or Cuba? Dictatorship ain’t a good look on CL
60.
Tia-Bia
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Kerry doesn’t smile in pictures because when she first started acting a photographer told her that she had an ugly smile due to her overbite. So it stayed with her and she’s now self-conscious about it.
She’s gorgeous to me though and I love her style. Kerry and Kelis are my girls when it comes to fashion. I don’t believe that Kerry and Common are a couple at all. Common is just enjoying his fame right now.
Martin looks good. Love that man.
61.
Softest Place On Earth
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Everybody look good.
62.
sxcighanamamii
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Common. he is a finnnne man.
and i cant stand baldies! lol.
theres something about Kerry that
weirds me out, but she can dress.
Simmons family look good.
Martin… still watch the reruns!
ashanti lashes are adorable!
63.
sxcighanamamii
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
ps…
ANGEL! you REALLLLL right!
when did they get COUCHES?!
i havent seen TRL in years, it seems!
…wanna be 106!
64.
mika...
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
Common and Kerry would make such a cute couple.
Martinnnnnnn, I love him! “Do the pocketknife, do the pocketknife!” That man is too damn funny.
I love Run’s House, they’re a beautiful family.
Ashanti looks great.
65.
whittney boo
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
why are russy’s lips ALWAYS crusty?
66.
BB
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
I actually liked Common and Alicia better as a couple
67.
Let..Me..FIND...OUT
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
Kerry ain’t that cute with those suck ur thumb teeth. LOL
Martin i miss good black comedy cuz this CW shhh is the pits.
Ashanti ur cute but that’s about it.
68.
Hip Hop is my baby's mama
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
The New Cosby Show aka Run’s House - A show thats worth Tivoing.. very cool to watch a black family do their thing
Ashanti - Looks nice
TRL’s Couch - I guess the celebs were tired of standing up all the time
69.
FancyFace
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
Does the Rev. ever go to church? Martin is aging well…don’t care too much for Common.
70.
Clemmy
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
Kerry’ll leave my man alone if she knows whats good 4 her!!!
Martin that’s my nucca! I never get tired of watvhin the re-runs that show was pure genius.
Ashanti looks pretty.
Sidenote:Watch ur back Kerry!!!
71.
Bouga
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
Common and Kerry trully look good together. Two of my favourite people.
72.
NiLeS
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
martin starting look like the end of “life”
73.
suga ma
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
Does anyone know who Angela boots are made by? They are hot, I want them…..
74.
bill
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
I always though Kerry Washington was married.
Guess I was incorrect
75.
vexxed
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
i ACTUALLY LIKE kERRY W/ cOMMON…. iF ANYBODY HAS TO KEEP MY MAN WARM UNTIL HE MEETS ME… SHE’LL DO.
76.
Leonna
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
Kerry and Common….that’s cute!
77.
Cornell
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
AINT KERRY MARRIED TO SOME WHITE DUDE…ANYWAYS SHE AND COMMON WILL HAVE SOME BEAUTIFUL KIDS…
78.
Cornell
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
AIN’T KERRY MARRIED TO SOME WHITE DUDE…ANYWAYS SHE AND COMMON WILL HAVE SOME BEAUTIFUL KIDS…
79.
sej
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
Am I the only one that just realized Kerry was in Save the Last Dance? It came on the other night and I was like “hey that’s Ray’s wife”, I think that was her first movie, she looked really young but still the same. I think she always looks great….
I’m looking forward to Run’s House, it seems like the boys are gonna be more involved they’re so bad in a cute little boy kind of way…
I LOVE MARTIN TO DEATH!!! I CAN’T WAIT TO OWN ALL OF THE SEASONS, I WATCH THE RERUNS JUST ABOUT EVERY NIGHT, THERE HASN’T BEEN A SHOW TO REPLACE HIS YET, IT SHOULD’VE NEVER GONE OFF
80.
bailey
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
COMMON AND KERRY-I’M NOT SEEING IT (THEM AS A COUPLE) IS SO, SO WHAT I STILL LOVE HIM
MARTIN LOOKS LIKE A RE-RECOVERING ADDICT-IT’S A SHAME BECAUSE HE IS SO VERY TALENTED BUT IT’S OBVIOUS TO ME THAT HE IS STRUGGLING WITH SOME SORT OF ADDICTION
I LOVE THE SIMMONS CREW
81.
HR DIVA
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
I absolutely love, love, LOVE Common! He exudes such an etheral presence…and he’s delicious!
Kerry’s upper lip just irks me, but she is a pretty sista. However, Alicia and Common do make a better looking couple. They definitely have some kind of chemistry together.
LOL@ TRL getting couches…Them reality shows they show all day must finally be paying off.
82.
HOLLYWOOD
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
what is up wit kerri’s lips? ewwwwwwwwww
83.
whatsgoingon
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
I loved Run back in the day, but Run’s House needs to ride out. While the show may have some heavy plots, most of the script looks and sound fake to me. All they complain about mostly is silly, dumb stuff while living in that big house. I’ve never seen on the show them volunteering as a family to help those less fortunate or support a cause. I just see this show as just another money making venture to add to the Reverand’s pockets- so me and my family no longer watch this show.
84.
LTee
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
If I see Justine Simmons in that damn orange coat one more time I am going to scream… aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!
85.
Greatestloveofall
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
Common and Kerry=Potentialli one of the sexiest black couples around!! Thier kids would look beautiful.
86.
DIVALISIOUS
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
Who could hate on Run’s House, a loving black family doing it big. I love that show and I hope MTV keeps it coming
87.
Skinny 'til I Die
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
Hmm, they look so lovey dovey — Kerry and Common. Wow. If they aren’t dating, they should me. Wow, what a step up from Badu. They look good together if they are dating.
Gosh, Ashanti bores me. Had no business singing at the red sox/rockies game!
GO RED SOX!!!
88.
Tiffany
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
ASHanti is so pretty, she looks like a doll, and I love the Simmons family… Black people should take notes… that’s how you raise some damn kids!
89.
a.k.a. new yorker
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
ashanti looking flawless b/c of the hours in the makeup room.
kerry is freaking stunning and some of the prettiest eyes
common is just beautiful
90.
SAY WHAT:O
Friday, October 26, 2007 /
Boi common is cute! Kerry n Common is da cutest together.
umm, Martin looks comfortable
91.
EBZ01
Saturday, October 27, 2007 /
Kerry and Common = DOUBLE SEXY!
Oh the Simmons…..all them gotdamn kids.
Um hey Martin.
Wow Ashanti looked really good…….her singing is a little painful though which is why I haven’t bought an album since her first. I’ll be checking this video though……bit scared. lol
92.
Ell
Saturday, October 27, 2007 /
Common is so fine. I sooo would
93.
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94.
lexi boo
Monday, October 29, 2007 /
YOU KNOW WHAT!!!!…
i THiNK “MARTiN” SHOW SHOULD HAVE ONE MORE SEASON
i THiNK iT WOULD BE JUST THE GREATEST =)..NAH BUT FORREAL
CONSiDER iT..i WOULD DEFF WATCH THAT!!
95.
CHA CHA
Monday, October 29, 2007 /
1. I THOUGHT COMMON WAS WIT ERYKA BADU?????
2.I LOVE RUNS HOUSE…. AND
3. WHERE IN THE HELL HAS ASHANTI BEEN???
DID SHE HAVE A BABY WIT NELLY OR NOT???/
LET ME KNOW THE BUSINESS…LOL
96.
CRIS
Monday, October 29, 2007 /
Okay they said rumored couple so it is not official why yall got them married off with kids and the white picket fence. Until Common spits it out his mouth or they do a sexy Essence cover together it ain’t happening.
97.
CRIS
Monday, October 29, 2007 /
Okay Cha Cha where you been? Common and Erykah broke up back in 2003.
98.
some people really need therapy
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 /
At 52….
YOU STUPID FOOL! Ashanti has her own stlye that is NOT Beyawnsay’s swagger so go jump off a cliff and kill yourself!
99.
umi
Wednesday, October 31, 2007 /
What in God’s name is Martin Lawrence wearing!!!!!!!!? LOL
100.
jasmine
Saturday, November 17, 2007 /
diggy you are so fine
i wish i could meet you in person
thats not going to happen
only in my dreams
i love you