Blu Cantrell has lashed out at BLUE star Simon Webbe's girlfriend for labelling her a "washed-up porn star" whose only reason for collaborating with the singer is to seduce him.

Cantrell is furious at lapdancer NATALIE DENNING's claims that a business meeting between the singers last month (MAR04) was actually a front for a romantic liaison, and strongly advises the jealous lover to gain some trust in Webbe.

And the BREATHE beauty - who is considering hiring Webbe as her manager - warns Denning she's in no position to challenge her pop star status.

Blu, who featured in a nude pictorial for BLACK TAIL magazine seven years ago, says, "I was very disappointed to hear the distasteful things she's been saying about me. She's made herself look foolish, over-reacting to a business dinner that I, Simon and five other music industry execs attended.

"She should learn to trust Simon and learn to relax. I particularly take offence to her referring to me as a washed-up porn star. I've never starred in any porn movie. I'm a GRAMMY-nominated, critically-acclaimed, number one artist.

"Perhaps when she has a career that's more than glamour modelling and lap dancing, she'll be in a better position to challenge me."

07/04/2004 02:10