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Rihanna’s ready to hop into the sack

Payton — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:50:59 +0000

Looks like Rihanna is really sending out a message to all potential suitors. After opening up recently and admitting how disastrous the events in February were, Rihanna is over all of her previous problems and is ready to have fun again. When asked about what it takes for her to be impressed, Rihanna said the following: “He has to be good in bed and the size matters. You know what I mean? The inner beauty counts as well, but without a toy it doesn’t make it fun. Right now I don’t want to have a serious relationship, I want to have fun.” Well… isn’t Rihanna going down the treacherous road of denial? Oh well, there’s sure to be some well endowed man out there who can make her forget all about it.

Rihanna is Glamour’s Woman of the Year

Payton — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:56:11 +0000

Rihanna recently made a public appearance in New York when she accepted the Glamour Woman of the Year Award. After a touching video showing clips of the singer’s career and volunteer efforts, the Barbadian beauty took to the stage to accept her award. She said “It was a real honor to be named Glamour’s Woman of the Year, especially because I think of myself as just becoming a woman. I just turned 21 this year. Just to be mentioned in this group of women is overwhelming. I love being a part of a night where we’re celebrating women and such strong women.” Rihanna also took time to thank several people, including her record label, Jay-Z, her mother and her grandmother.

Mariah Carey Talks Abuse

Payton — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:59:06 +0000

Mariah Carey revealed on Larry King Live that she has also been affected by abuse in relationships. Are we sure she’s not just riding the coattails of Rihanna’s interview regarding the assault Chris Brown put her through? The curvaceous singer said “Abuse has several categories. Emotionally, mentally, in other ways. I just think you get into a situation and you feel locked in — if your situation is similar to one of the situations I’ve been in, which I won’t harp on. For me, to really get out, it was difficult because there was a connection that was not only a marriage but a business thing where the person was in control of my life.” She’s talking about Sony Music exec Tommy Mottola.

Rihanna admits mistake

Payton — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:59:11 +0000

The singer recently admitted that going back to Chris Brown after he beat her up was a big mistake. Rihanna said the following in regards to this: “I was so far in love, so unconditional that I went back. It’s humiliating to say this happened. To accept that? It’s a traumatizing experience I stayed. I even went back after he beat me, which was wrong. But again … I’m a human being, and people put me on a very unrealistic pedestal.” She actually went back? What kind of sane person does that anyway? Issues, Rihanna, issues… consult your local psychiatrist for more info. Who knows, he might just have the perfect prescription drug for you!

Rihanna speaks to Glamour

Payton — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:28:04 +0000

She just couldn’t hold it in any longer, could she? Well, she did make it on the front cover. It seems that even though a talk about “the event” with Rihanna was promised for Thursday morning, the singer took the opportunity to spill her guts in Glamour magazine where she did an interview in which she talked about the whole Chris Brown-related incident. When asked about how it had changed her, Rihanna replied the following: I’m stronger, wiser and more aware. You don’t realize how much your decisions affect people you don’t even know, like fans.” Yes, woe unto the fans of Rihanna for now they have to put up with her not-so satisfying new music. Chris Brown definitely managed to really hit a soft spot there!

Jennifer Aniston ‘gives Rihanna advice on men’

Payton — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:13:13 +0000

Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston has reportedly grown close to singer Rihanna following the singer’s assault ordeal.

It is claimed that Aniston, 40, has been advising the 21-year-old about men following Rihanna’s assault by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, who was given five years probation for the attack.

It is claimed they met through their mutual friend Oprah Winfrey and they recently met up at the Greenwich Hotel in New York.

Movie producer Ray Manzella, a friend of Aniston’s, said: “Jen has her fair share of imperfect relationships but not one of those men was ever disrespectful to her physically. No one would dare lay a hand on her because they know they just couldn’t get away with it.

“Hopefully that will rub off on Rihanna. She needs someone who can set the example that no woman should be treated with anything less than respect. I think Jen’s the one to do that.”

Rihanna is a Cruise Ship Act

Payton — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:23:21 +0000

To celebrate the debut of the world’s largest cruise ship, Rihanna will be boarding the Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas on November 19th for a private concert. I never had an idea that those types of things have a huge draw, considering that they got the Barbadian singer involved. Rihanna will be performing as a part of the big ship’s three night preview voyage, being the first performer on the boat’s Aqua Theater, before the 5400-passenger ship officially sets sail in December. I wonder how much she’s getting paid for this gig. It must be huge. And I can just bet that she’s going to get the best room on the whole ship.

Shakira Gets Sabotaged

Payton — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:44:32 +0000

Shakira’s new album ‘She Wolf’ has already been pushed back more than once and now her label has just announced that it will be released on November 23rd and will contain her newest Timbaland-produced single called ‘Give it Up to Me’, featuring rapper Lil Wayne. That’s such a bad move as the Latina singer will now be going up against Lady Gaga’s ‘Fame Monster’, Rihanna’s ‘Rated R’, Adam Lambert’s ‘For Your Entertainment’ and Britney Spears’ ‘The Singles Collection’. Shakira certainly won’t take the top spot up against all of that strong competition. What was her label thinking? This really smells like sabotage to me.

Lily Allen Sings for Chanel

Payton — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:08:27 +0000

Lily Allen performed during Chanel’s ready to wear Spring Summer 2010 fashion show last week in Paris, France. The 24-year old British train wreck of a singer and a barnyard band performed a country and western twist to her hit song ‘Not Fair’. Two models even acted like Lily’s back up singer. Hey, if she wants to reinvent her music career, she may have found the answer to that. I wonder if the front row of stars, including Prince, Rihanna and Claudia Schiffer, enjoyed Lily’s performance. Who cares though? It’s not like they were at a fashion show to watch her perform.

2009 MTV VMA winners

Payton — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:36:27 +0000

MTV Video Music Awards 2009 winners:

BEST VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Beyonce, Best Video of the Year

BEST NEW ARTIST
Lady Gaga

BEST MALE VIDEO
T.I. featuring Rihanna, “Live Your Life”

BEST FEMALE VIDEO
Taylor Swift, “You Belong With Me”

BEST POP VIDEO
Britney Spears, “Womanizer”

BEST HIP-HOP VIDEO
Eminem, “We Made You”

BEST ROCK VIDEO
Green Day, “21 Guns”

BEST VIDEO (THAT SHOULD HAVE WON A MOONMAN)
Beastie Boys, “Sabotage”

BEST BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO
Matt and Kim, “Lessons Learned”

Rihanna Made Big Money in 2008

Payton — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:52:37 +0000

Proving to everyone that she’s not all about the hype, Rihanna is listed on Forbes list of highest earning musicians in 2008. According to Forbes, the 21-year old Barbadian singer earned $15 million in the past year. The magazine writes “[Rihanna] spent the last year riding out the success of her third album, ‘Good Girl Gone Bad’, which was released in the summer of 2007. The album was re-released in June of last year with additional tracks and remixes. She hit the road in 2008 with Nas and Lupe Fiasco as part of Kanye West’s ‘Glow in the Dark Tour’. Known for her style, Rihanna also inked an endorsement contract with Gucci last fall.”

Rihanna and Chris Brown Watch a Game Together

Payton — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:48:21 +0000

Rihanna and ex-boyfriend Chris Brown attended Game Four of the 2009 NBA Finals separately last week at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. People reported that the former couple surrounded by a felony assault drama requested to sit together but wound up getting seats nowhere near each other. During half time, the camera panned to every celebrity who was there to watch the game except for Chris. I wish they would have showed him. It would have been the best indication as to how the jury would react to their case which will have its preliminary hearing on June 22. Rihanna is set to testify.

BET Awards 2009 Nominees

Payton — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:25:47 +0000

Lil’ Wayne and Beyonce lead with 5 nominations each.

THE NOMINEES

Video of the Year
Beyoncé – “If I Were a Boy”
Beyoncé – “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)”
Jamie Foxx feat. T-Pain – “Blame It”
T.I. feat. Rihanna – “Live Your Life”
Kanye West – “Heartless”

Best Male R&B Artist
The-Dream
Jamie Foxx
Ryan Leslie
Ne-Yo
T-Pain

Best Female R&B Artist
Beyoncé
Keyshia Cole
Keri Hilson
Jennifer Hudson
Jazmine Sullivan

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
T.I.
Kanye West
Young Jeezy

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Lil Mama
M.I.A.
Trina

Best Group
Day26
GS Boyz
N.E.R.D.
The Roots
Three 6 Mafia

Best New Artist
Keri Hilson
Kid Cudi
Ryan Leslie
M.I.A.
Jazmine Sullivan

Viewer’s Choice
Beyoncé – “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)”
Keri Hilson feat. Lil Wayne – “Turnin’ Me On”
Lil Wayne – “A Milli”
Soulja Boy Tell’em feat. Sammie – “Kiss Me Thru the Phone”
T.I. feat. Rihanna – “Live Your Life”
T-Pain feat. Lil Wayne – “Can’t Believe It”
Kanye West – “Love Lockdown”

Best Collaboration
Jamie Foxx feat. T-Pain – “Blame It”
Keri Hilson feat. Lil Wayne – “Turnin’ Me On”
Jim Jones feat. Ron Browz and Juelz Santana – “Pop Champagne”
T.I. feat. Rihanna – “Live Your Life”
Yung L.A. feat. Young Dro and T.I. – “Ain’t I”

Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Rik Cordero
Gil Green
Chris Robinson
Hype Williams

BET J Award
Musiq Soulchild
Raphael Saadiq
Seal
Solange
Jazmine Sullivan

Best Gospel Artist
Regina Belle
Shirley Caesar
Mary Mary
Smokie Norfu
Trin-I-Tee 5:7

No Vogue for Rihanna

Payton — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:52:06 +0000

At the Met’s annual Costume Institute Gala, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour approached Rihanna about doing a front cover and inside spread for the legendary fashion magazine. However, Star magazine is reporting that as soon as the Barbadian singer’s less than royal naked photographs hit the internet earlier this month, the Vogue offer was reportedly nixed. Sorry girl. Better luck next time. That next time may have to be when Anna decides to retire – which may be never. The magazine is going to die with her. Word to the wise: nude photos always come out so best be safe and not take them at all.
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Lady Gaga Makes History

Payton — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:18:05 +0000

Lady Gaga has just made history as her first single, ‘Just Dance’ has become only the fifth song ever to reach the 4 million mark in paid downloads! Her follow up to that single, ‘Poker Face’ is gearing up towards that direction too as it recently hit the 3 million mark last week. Only two other female solo artists have had two songs top the 3 million mark and those two are Rihanna and Katy Perry. Lady Gaga’s album ‘The Fame’ is also on the top 10 of The Billboard 200 for the 14th week last week. It’s been a huge week for her. Congratulations!

2009 Urban Music Awards nominees

Payton — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:03:03 +0000

2009 Urban Music Awards nominees:

Here is a Full list:

Artist of the Year 2009 (USA & UK)
Rihanna
The Dream
Rick Ross
Akon
Neyo
J. Holiday
Lil Wayne

Best Music Video 2009 (USA & UK)
Rihanna “Rehab”
Bobby V feat Lil Wayne “Ms Officer”
Day 26 ft. Young Joc & Diddy ‘Imma put it on her’
Akon ‘Beautiful’
Lady Gaga ‘Poker Face’
Ne-Yo ‘Ms Independent’

Best Album 2009 (USA & UK)
John Legend ‘Evolver’ (G.O.O.D/Columbia)
The Dream ‘Love VIS Money’ (RadioKilla /DefJam)
Kanye West ‘808’s & Heartbreak’ (Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam)
Akon ‘Freedom’ (Konvict/Upfront/SRC/Universal Motown)
Seal ‘Soul’ (Warner Bros.)
Musiq Soulchild ‘On my Radio’ (Atlantic)
Keri Hilson ‘In a perfect world’ (Mosley/Zone4/Interscope)
JadaKiss ‘Last Kiss’ (Ruff Ryders/D-Block/Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam)
India Arie ‘Testimony: Vol2, Love & Politics’ (Soulbird/Universal Republic)

Best R&B Act 2009 (USA & UK)
Rihanna
Jazmine Sullivan
Robin Thicke
Bobby V
Keyshia Cole
J Holiday

Best DJ 2009 (USA & UK)
Green Lattern (USA)
Khaled (USA)
Tim Westwood (UK)
Fatman Scoop (USA)
Funkmaster Flex (USA)

Best TV Show (US only)
Making the Band – MTV
Bet 106 & Park – BET
American Idol – FOX
Rip the Runway – BET
Harlem Heights – BET

Best HipHop Act 2009 (USA & UK)
Lil Wayne
Giggs
Kanye West
Jay-Z
Lupe Fiasco
Kardinal Offishall

Best Magazine (Print & Online)
Yo Raps
Source
HipHop Weekly
Vibe
XXL

Best Male Act 2009 (UK & USA)
Flo’rida
Dizzee Rascal
Giggs
Kid Cudi
Ghetts
Bobby V
Day 26

Best Collaboration 2009 (USA & UK)
Kanye West ft Estelle ‘American Boy’
Taoi Cruz ft Sugababes & Busta Rhymes ‘Like a Star’
Jay Z ft Santagold ‘Brooklyn Go Hard’
T-Pain feat. Ludacris ‘Chopped & Screwed’
Sway feat. Akon ‘Silver & Gold’
Jim Jones & Ron Browz ft. Juelz Santana ‘Pop Champagne’
Musiq Soulchild ft. Mary J Blige ‘If U Leave’

Best Female Act 2009 (UK & USA)
Amy Winehouse
Estelle
Jazmine Sullivan
M.I.A
Chrisette Michelle
Rihanna
Keri Hilson

Best Producer 2009
Mark Ronson
Swiss Beatz
Timberland
Scott Storch
Ryan Leslie
Stargate

Best Single 2009 (USA & UK)
Tinchy Stryder feat Dappy ‘Number 1’
Busta Rhymes ft Diddy, T-Pain & more ‘Arab Money’
Ghetts ‘Sing for me’
T-Pain ‘Chopped & Screwed’
Eminem ft Dr. Dre & 50 Cent ‘Crack a bottle’
Kid Cudi ‘Day and Night’
Beyonce ‘Halo’

Rihanna and Chris Brown spending nights together again

Payton — Fri, 01 May 2009 02:06:28 +0000

It’s been two months since the controversial incident between Rihanna and Chris Brown which was responsible for the filing of felony charges against Chris Brown. However, all seems to have been forgotten between Rihanna and Chris Brown as the two singers are reportedly back in each other’s arms and dwelling place. Chris Brown is reportedly living in again with girlfriend Rihanna.

Sources however said that while Chris Brown and Rihanna have spent a few nights together Chris Brown has not yet officially moved in with the Umbrella singer. Rihanna is not at all afraid of the possible public backlash resulting from her reconciliation with Chris Brown but the couple is definitely not going public with their reconciliation. Rihanna has asked her staff and close friends to live with the fact that she is with Chris Brown.

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“No Guilty” Plea For Chris Brown

Payton — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:07:34 +0000

As expected, Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to the threat and assault charges hurled against him by girlfriend Rihanna. Chris Brown however entered his innocent plea in a soft voice while standing beside his lawyer Mark Geragos and with the support of his red-eyed mother in the first row. Despite speculations about Rihanna’s presence in today’s arraignment finally came to an end as the “Umbrella” singer was a no-show.

Rihanna’s lawyer Donald Etra said Rihanna’s camp was in favor of entering into a plea deal before the case is tried. Rihanna just wants to get the case over with as quickly as possible he said and that she would testify if required to do so. Chris Brown was arrested last February after figuring in domestic abuse with a woman who was identified in the court records as Robyn F. The name of the victim was not indicated in the police blotter and it is only now that the victim’s name has surfaced. Rihanna is Robyn Rihanna Fenty in real life.

Rihanna not cooperating with district attorney

Payton — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:37:44 +0000

It seems that the whole Rihanna & Chris Brown saga will ultimately turn out to be a damp squib after all since there are growing reports that singer Rihanna who is at the center of the controversy does not intend to help prosecutors & district attorney in preparing the case against Chris Brown.

It is being said that Rihanna’s non-cooperation is partly because she is annoyed that her bruised face picture was leaked and it was established that she was Brown’s victim. But prosecutors have said they are no longer in need of Rihanna providing testimony has they have enough evidence and a statement to charge Chris Brown.

Man this is becoming one soap opera that has more twists and turns than one could have ever imagined. Every one thought that Rihanna would do everything to implicate her torturer but she done a complete u-turn and gone as far as recording a song with Chris Brown and riding on a private plane with him.

All that’s left is for her to announce she is the ‘would be’ mother of his child. That would be like the final nail in the coffin, sorry but couldn’t find a better way to put this across.

Rihanna’s new tattoo

Payton — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:37:22 +0000

The singer has apparently been at the tattoo parlor again and has returned with a new “piece” for her collection… and I use the term lightly since the item in question is a handgun. The tattooist who helped Rihanna defile her skin once more commented the following on the singer’s choice: “I’m a big advocate of guns. So I said, ‘How about a gun?’ I printed out a picture of a gun that I thought would look good, and she loved it. It’s powerful. It’s protection. At least that’s my interpretation of it.” Oh yeah, that’s power for you, quoting from a play on the matter: “A gun in your hand is a PhD.” I’m sure Rihanna feels the same way about her new tattoo. Chris Brown probably won’t dare mess with her now that she has a picture of a gun on her skin.