THE BEST & THE WORST | 2008 FASHION ROCKS

Everything really does happen during Fashion Week, it really is a case of 'so many events, so little time'. , Many A-listers took time away from the hectic showschedule to stop by Conde Nast's fifth annual Fashion Rocks event. From Tyra to Solange, Rihanna to Beyonce, they were all there in their finery.

THE BEST:

Beyonce in Costume National LDB: She rocked this short, sleeveless number, with silk insets. Silver and gold shoes were the focal point along with Egyptian-inspired eyes. Simple, and so very hot.

Ciara in Elie Saab: This was one of my favorites of the night, she. If she had worn her hair down, she would have come dangerously close to being Beyonce's twin.but I'll be damned if I can see

Rihanna in Monique Lhuillier: She goes surprisingly romantic for once, with a mini mohawk with an equally dramatic gown and jeweled belt. Love the lack of jewelery, a dress like this does the talking.

Brandy in Lanvin: She made what I would otherwise consider a trash bag, look so classy and dope. Flawless. Best look of the night.

THE WORST:

Ashanti in Marchesa: I'm not sure this color is the most flattering for her.

Lil' Mama in WTF!!!

Solange in Armani Prive: She is intent on being remembered for something other than being Beyonce's baby sis, and right now it seems she's decided to be known for her insane sense of style. Ok, so it's Armani, so what. It still looks like she's been swallowed by a giant sea urchin.

Tyra in who cares: We love you... but this dress was a hot mess. Those batwing sleeve are terrible. And the slit didn't help much either.

DIVAS STAND UP TO CANCER

Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Fergie, Sheryl Crow, Miley Cyrus, Melissa Etheridge, Ashanti, Natasha Bedingfield, Keyshia Cole, Ciara, Leona Lewis, LeAnn Rimes and Carrie Underwood are collaborating on the single Just Stand Up, for the Stand Up to Cancer campaign.

The song, which reunites producers Babyface and L.A. Reid, can be purchased at iTunes starting September 2 and will be performed during the September 5 Stand Up to Cancer special (whichwill air on ABC, CBS and NBC at 8 p.m.).

Music Round-Up: Usher, Lil' Wayne, and Ashanti

As Lil' Wayne gears up for the release of his long-delayed, highly-anticipated album, Carter III next week, he is in better shape than ever. His hit single Lollipop is starting it’s fourth frame at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

Usher inevitably sailed to the top of the charts last week with his fifth studio release, Here I Stand, giving him his second straight number 1 album. But the harsh reality of record retailing in 2008 means first week sales totaling 443,000 copies.

Lastly, Ashanti released her new album, The Declaration, this week. The first single The Way That I Love You, did pretty good and the promotions have been heavy. I am anxious to see the week-end sales reports on this one.