RUNNING THE RED CARPET WITH CHANTAL BORGELLA

What REALLY went down on the red carpet of BET’s Rip the Runway? I got the chance to kick it with WILLIE of DAY26, KHLEO THOMAS — BOW WOW’s right hand man and found out the scoop on their different direction for the new year of music. It was a pleasure parlaying with Hawaiian hottie newbie BRUNO MARS (featured on B.O.B.’s “Nothing On You). And how I settled my Twitter beef with SOULJA BOY. Check out my FIRST half of the rundown and tune to BET’s Rip the Runway on March 15 at 8pm.

WILLIE of Day 26

I was shocked to see Atlantic Record singer/songwriter WILLIE from Day26 rolling solo to the show. Until he assured me that he was participating in RTR. Yessss ladies!! Willie and his all his sexiness will be walking in the show with NO shirt. Willie is now a CEO for his own company and built a studio in his crib. And for all you Day26 fans, they will begin recording their 3rd album next week with no return of Making the Band. @Willie_Day26.

KHLEO THOMAS

If you haven’t heard by now, KHLEO, one of BOW WOW’s good friends signed with SOULJA BOY. And if you are as curious as me, why DID Khleo sign with Soulja Boy?

“I was Bow’s right hand man for the longest. We met during Roll Bounce and ever since then, we’ve been friends. I put out a mixtape called “World of Cartoon” which did 100K+ downloads in a week.  Soulja put an offer out there to sign with him and that’s what happened. Bow and I are still friends. There’s no beef. He knew what it was and he supports me all the way.”

Well there you have it. No bad blood between Bow Wow and Khleo. Did I mention how adorable Khleo was. The young boy is turning into a fine young man. Make sure to catch his have three new movies coming out this year. “The Company We Keep,” “Hurricane Season,” and “Boogie Town.” Follow @Khleo_T

SOULJA BOY

I always new I would meet this guy but I never thought it would be so soon. I I always say I respect SOULJA BOY for what he did HOWEVER, I believe he needs little bit of guidance from an older person. His friends, who are his age, should NOT be his mentor. And Lord knows GUCCI MANE should not be either. After a mini interview with SB, he told me that his album, “Dre” would be out July 28, 2010. Right now, he is focusing on his new artist J BAR — whom recently came out with a smash “Daze.” And SB is working heavy with ROSCOE DASH

I always told people when I meet SB, I WILL let him know that he blocked me on Twitter after I had a little rant about him and him setting an example for the youth. So, I did what I said I would do. His reaction was HILARIOUS. He said, oh I follow you on Twitter. I said no you BLOCKED me on Twitter. He said, oohh, oops. His face was PRICELESS lol. However, we hugged and we kept it moving. Plus he unblocked me ;-). Maybe I have that touch. Who knows? But I still want to have a one on one session with him. I’m convinced I am going to be a Celebrity Psychologist. I think all celebs need a friend to listen and keep it real. Someone who is an optimist like myself.

If you can’t get enough of Soulja Boy, he recently dropped his mixtape “Legendary,” 3 days prior to his March 2nd release. And you can ALWAYS catch him on Twitter @SouljaBoyTellEm!! Yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu **sorry I couldn’t resist haha**

BRUNO MARS

I may have found a NEW crush. And it does NOT help that he was serenading me. Hawaiian pretty boy BRUNO MARS swooned me right off my feet. Newcomer Bruno Mars is not quite a newcomer. Last year, he produced FLO RIDA “Right Round.” Bruno and his fellow songwriter partner Phil Lawrence go by the production name “Smeezingtons.” They have been writing together for the past 2 to 3 years. Bruno Mars is currently a signed artist under Atlantic Records. “Atlantic know how to pick talent. I can’t hate on it.”

Follow me on Twitter @ChantalBorgella and make sure to go log on tomorrow for PART TWO of RUNNING THE RED CARPET WITH CHANTAL BORGELLA where I will give it up to the ladies, ROCSI and NICKI MINAJ and more industry hotties. -Chantal Borgella