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Fabulous Fashion at the 2009 AMAs: Rihanna and Shakira

This year’s edition of the American Music Awards, celebrating the best of the best in music at this moment, took place last night in Los Angeles at the Nokia Center and, as we already mentioned on a previous occasion, it was truly the grand event organizers promised it would be. Even before the ceremony, fans w...

23 November 2009
14:21 GMT

Rihanna Is Glamour’s Woman of the Year for 2009

Rihanna may be only 21 but, as far as accomplishments go, she has more under her belt than many other female stars twice her age. Her music gets constant airplay and whatever she touches instantly turns to gold. However, what’s more important, Rihanna is also a good role model for young girls and women all over...

10 November 2009
09:02 GMT

Chris Brown’s Friends Call Rihanna a Liar

In light of Rihanna’s decision to finally talk about the night that completely turned life as she knew it until then upside down, February 9, 2009, when Chris Brown assaulted her, Brown said he would have liked it if she had kept the details private. Now, his friends are taking to their respective Twitter pages...

9 November 2009
09:46 GMT

Chris Brown Says Rihanna Shouldn’t Talk About Assault

Following the February 8, 2009 incident, when Chris Brown lashed out at girlfriend Rihanna and beat her to a senseless pulp, the “Umbrella” hitmaker is finally publicly speaking about the assault and what it was like to move past it. In a two-part interview with Diane Sawyer, Rihanna has even detailed how...

8 November 2009
03:25 GMT

Rihanna Reveals Painful Details of Night of the Attack

Rihanna continues to talk about the abusive relationship she had with ex Chris Brown and that culminated with the February assault that left her bloodied, bruised and fearing for her life, in a bid to serve as an example and a warning for other women in the same situation. In the second part of the interview, the sin...

7 November 2009
07:07 GMT

First Listen of Rihanna’s ‘Rated R,’ One Week Before Release

Rihanna’s upcoming studio material, “Rated R,” arrives in stores on November 23, but a handful of fans can listen to the tracks included on it one full week before the official release, thanks to a new partnership between Nokia and Def Jam, the singer’s record label. Nokia will host a listenin...

6 November 2009
10:22 GMT

Nokia Announces Global Music Partnership

Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia recently announced the signing of a new global music partnership with the Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJMG) and Universal Music Group International (UMGI). The unveiling of the new initiative, called Nokia Play 2010, coincides with the availability of the company's Nokia X6 Come...

6 November 2009
03:44 GMT

I Went Back to Chris Brown After He Beat Me Up, Rihanna Confesses

Singer Rihanna is finally breaking her silence on the February incident that left her badly bruised and bloodied, after then-boyfriend Chris Brown lashed out at her on the drive home because she wanted to read one phone message that he had received from another woman. Talking with Diane Sawyer on ABC’s Good Mor...

6 November 2009
03:18 GMT

Mariah Carey Says She Was Emotionally Abused

On a recent appearance on Larry King Live, Mariah Carey shattered the misconception about her life having been the stuff that dreams are usually made of, revealing a history of emotional and mental abuse. Because she too was once in an abusive relationship, she was shattered when hearing what had happened to Rihanna ...

5 November 2009
09:10 GMT

Rihanna, Mariah Carey Put On Diva Attitude at Halloween Bash

Rihanna and Mariah Carey reportedly put on such diva attitudes at a Halloween bash that the latter threw over the weekend that their behavior towards each other inevitably made headlines. Rihanna, for one, didn’t want to move across the room to greet the host of the party, while Mariah herself was so upset over...

4 November 2009
10:34 GMT

Video for Rihanna’s ‘Wait Your Turn’ Premieres

Rihanna is finally upping the ante on the promotion of her upcoming album, the much-hyped “Rated R,” from which fans have already heard something, the first single, “Russian Roulette.” Shortly after it was released, “Wait Your Turn (The Wait Is Ova)” leaked on the Internet and, jus...

4 November 2009
06:42 GMT

Assault Left Me Humiliated, Lonely, Afraid, Rihanna Says

It’s been precisely nine months since Chris Brown, Rihanna’s boyfriend of earlier this year, lashed out at her on a side alley and brutally pounded her with his fists until she was rendered unconscious. The assault case must have been one of the most mediated of our times, but Rihanna is just now opening ...

4 November 2009
02:59 GMT

Rihanna Opens Up for the First Time About Chris Brown Attack

It’s been nine months since news broke that Rihanna was assaulted by then-boyfriend Chris Brown after a fight that reportedly broke over some text message he had received from an unknown woman. Brown, on his part, talked to the media about the incident, but Rihanna didn't say a thing until just recently, w...

3 November 2009
04:36 GMT

Rihanna’s ‘Wait Your Turn’ Leaks

Not long ago, reports had it that Rihanna’s upcoming album, the one that is to drop at the end of this month and that has been in the meantime officially named “Rated R,” would bring to the table a new sound, a much edgier approach to music and, at the same time, an angrier one as well. Judging by t...

2 November 2009
08:50 GMT

Cover for Rihanna’s ‘Rated R’ Album Is Out

The artwork of Rihanna’s latest single, lifted off the upcoming “Rated R” album, shows her in a barbwire corset, hair slicked back and a very strange type of eyepatch. With this in mind, it’s no wonder fans expected something edgier and more dangerous for the cover of the album, which is to dr...

28 October 2009
06:15 GMT

Rihanna’s Powerful ‘Russian Roulette’ Ballad

Fans know Rihanna has been spending many hours locked up in the studio ever since the intensely mediated February incident with Chris Brown. Fans also know that, on the album that drops this November, the singer will tackle some topics on which she has a lot to say, domestic violence also presumably being among them....

21 October 2009
09:48 GMT

Rihanna Tweets Release Date for New Album

It will probably be one of the quietest musical releases of our times, music critics say, since it’s so uncommon for artists these days to announce a new material a little over a month before the due date. Rihanna has decided on a day to drop her latest album and, surprisingly enough, it seems to be November 23...

14 October 2009
10:57 GMT

Rihanna Bags Justin Timberlake for Upcoming Album

No release date has yet been announced for Rihanna’s next studio album but, for what it’s worth, reports in the media suggest it will be one of the biggest releases of recent years. To make matters even more interesting and thus increase the hype, Justin Timberlake reveals that he too collaborated with Ri...

24 September 2009
02:45 GMT

Chris Brown Begins Community Service

Singer Chris Brown has started community work, as part of the sentence for beating up then-girlfriend Rihanna in February this year. Dressed up in an orange vest, the star was spotted picking up garbage and clearing weeds at the police horse stables in Richmond, Virginia, all the while smiling to fans who had come to...

17 September 2009
07:23 GMT

Chris Brown Misses Rihanna, Tweets About It

Chris Brown was issued a five-year restraining order against Rihanna, his former girlfriend, whom he is not to approach or speak to under any circumstances because of the incident back in February this year. As such, the only way in which Brown can tell Rihanna that he misses her is via his Twitter or the media, whic...

16 September 2009
07:02 GMT

Angry Rihanna to Say It All on Upcoming Album

Rihanna is currently working on a new studio album that will be released sometime this year, or perhaps early in 2010, no one can tell for sure. What is certain so far, though, is that it will bring to the table a much edgier and angrier sound, as we also reported a while back, Ne-Yo and Akon, just two of the many co...

15 September 2009
11:16 GMT

Get Help, Oprah Tells Chris Brown

Chris Brown is, as everyone must already know by now, finally speaking out about the February incident, when he brutally attacked then-girlfriend Rihanna and left her almost unconscious as the police were on their way. He started off with a Larry King interview, where he described the whole occurrence as still unbeli...

4 September 2009
06:17 GMT

Chris Brown Denies Not Remembering Beating Rihanna

Accuse Chris Brown of what you will, but there is one thing that he won’t stand the media says of him, and that’s him saying he doesn’t remember beating his former girlfriend Rihanna, back in February this year. The singer issued a statement to TMZ, clarifying a snippet of an interview with Larry Ki...

1 September 2009
10:03 GMT

Chris Brown’s Mother Says God Is the Answer

Chris Brown pled guilty to assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna back in February this year, and has been sentenced to five years on probation, 180 days of community work, to complete a 52-week mandatory, domestic-violence program and pay legal fees. His mother, Joyce Hawkins, is now breaking her silence on the much-med...

29 August 2009
07:02 GMT

Chris Brown Sentenced, Police Docs Reveal History of Abuse

A judge has sentenced 19-year-old singer Chris Brown to five years on probation on the charge of assault in the domestic violence case of assault on former girlfriend Rihanna. He must also stay away from her for the entire duration of the probation, obey all laws and not own any weapons, including guns and knives. Br...

26 August 2009
03:09 GMT

Rihanna to Perform on Jay Leno Next Week

Contrary to what rumors said as to Rihanna taking to the stage to make her musical comeback in the aftermath of the Chris Brown February incident, the singer will only return to live performing – now officially – on September 14. Jay Leno himself has announced the trio that will make up the musical guest ...

7 August 2009
07:15 GMT

Sean Kingston Writing Music on Rihanna’s Album

Not much is known of Rihanna’s upcoming material, except for a couple of details that leaked in the media a while back. While record label Def Jam is keeping tight-lipped about the album, as is Rihanna herself, 19-year-old hitmaker Sean Kingston is more than eager to spill the beans on his contribution to it, a...

6 August 2009
11:28 GMT

Rihanna and Chris Brown’s Secret Weekend Rendezvous

A good apology goes a long way, it is often being said. In Chris Brown’s case, a good apology, posted online and watched by millions, is good enough to make Rihanna forget the severe beating she took back in February over something as silly as a text message. The two singers are back together and trying to hide...

27 July 2009
11:24 GMT

Chris Brown Releases Video Apologizing for Rihanna Beating

It’s been many months that news broke that young R&B star Chris Brown allegedly beat then-girlfriend Rihanna to a pulp over a text message. As the scandal reached almost never-before-seen proportions even with celebrities, given the popularity of both stars, Brown kept mum on the topic – as per the instru...

21 July 2009
02:40 GMT

Rihanna Debuts New, Close Shaved Mohawk ‘Do

Rihanna has often been compared with Lady Gaga in terms of doing with her hairstyles what the latter does with her outfits. The Barbadian beauty broke out the new ‘do over the weekend, showing that, indeed, when it comes to edge and even perhaps setting a trend, there’s no one better at it than her, as th...

20 July 2009
13:41 GMT

Details Leak on Rihanna’s Upcoming Album

It’s been months since anything was heard of Rihanna’s plans for a new album, but something was inevitably bound to come up. Although it’s nothing official yet, sources from Def Jam are telling Rihanna Daily that fans will literally be blown away by the upcoming album, although they offer close to n...

13 July 2009
10:04 GMT

Rihanna Goes for Gaping Blazer with Sequined Pasties

Rihanna is considered by most fashion insiders a genuine trendsetter. She was the one who made the mohawk ok again, who brought hoopla oversized earrings back and who, in short, reinvented her look time and time again to incorporate all the latest trends. Still, the outfit she chose over the holidays for a night of c...

7 July 2009
04:34 GMT

Rihanna and Lady GaGa Release ‘Silly Boy’

Rihanna has been using the time away from the spotlight to get back in the studio for some new material for her fans, it seems. Not only that, but she also managed to convince another female artist, the controversial but immensely popular Lady GaGa, to join her on “Silly Boy.” The track was just made avai...

13 May 2009
10:07 GMT

Chris Brown Denies Involvement in Rihanna Photo Scandal

Chris Brown has finally spoken out on ongoing allegations that he is in some way involved in the leak of several personal photos of Rihanna, which continue to make the rounds on the Internet despite sustained efforts from Def Jam, her label. Brown has nothing to do with the leak, a publicist for him sets the record s...

12 May 2009
09:58 GMT

More Celebrity Photo Scandals on the Way, Insider Reveals

Last week, personal and potentially compromising photos of Cassie were leaked on the Internet, when someone “hacked” into her computer and stole them. Over the weekend, a set of pics presumably of Rihanna also emerged, although no one from her camp has yet confirmed they’re really of her. More is to...

11 May 2009
11:01 GMT

Rihanna Caught in Leaked Personal Photos Scandal

A couple of hours ago, a series of personal photos presumably belonging to Rihanna surfaced on several sites from the darkest corners of the Internet, US media outlets inform. Showing the singer in what can only be described as compromising postures, the photos are taking the net by storm, as legal representatives fo...

9 May 2009
04:55 GMT

Chris Brown Assault Case Will Be Dismissed, Attorney Says

Mark Geragos, Chris Brown’s high-power attorney, is certain he can have the assault and making terrorist threats case against his client dismissed at the first hearing, as TMZ confirms. Apparently, the attorney is trying to pull the names of all the LAPD officers who had contact with the media and leaked detail...

8 May 2009
10:02 GMT

Chris Brown Wants Assault Case Dismissed Because of Leaks

A couple of hours ago, Chris Brown’s high-power attorney Mark Geragos was in court for the first hearing in the Rihanna assault case. As he was leaving, Geragos hinted that they might ask the judge to dismiss the entire case because of the media leaks that took place between the alleged assault, on February 8, ...

30 April 2009
04:11 GMT

Rihanna’s Comeback on Stage Set for May 28

It’s been many weeks since Rihanna has retired from the spotlight and, at the same time, from the music scene. Following the alleged attack of then-boyfriend Chris Brown on February 8, Rihanna has stopped promoting her music and performing, but all that will change on May 28, as she will be making her comeback ...

17 April 2009
08:59 GMT

Depressed Chris Brown Turns to Alcohol for Solace

Chris Brown might have seemed just fine when he appeared in court the other day to plead not guilty to charges of making criminal threats and domestic abuse, but the truth may be far from that. As a matter of fact, the 19-year-old singer has turned to alcohol in his attempt to cope with the situation, sources are tel...

9 April 2009
09:16 GMT

Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges

As the blogosphere continues to turn its back on 19-year-old Chris Brown for allegedly beating girlfriend Rihanna to a pulp back in February, the singer has just entered his plea as not guilty as regards the charges of making criminal threats and domestic abuse. The next trial hearing of the case is scheduled for Apr...

7 April 2009
08:23 GMT

Tattoo Artist Unveils New Gun Tattoo on Rihanna’s Ribcage

Seven weeks after being assaulted and reportedly beaten to a pulp by her boyfriend Chris Brown, Rihanna seems to be back to her old self, going out and partying with friends, albeit still keeping a relatively low profile. Just the other day, she also went out and got a new tattoo of a gun across her ribcage, as photo...

27 March 2009
09:27 GMT

Rihanna Ashamed of Being Seen with Chris Brown

As Chris Brown’s legal team is struggling to downplay the February 8 incident in court as nothing more than a lovers’ quarrel, Rihanna is trying to keep their rekindled relationship away from the prying eyes of the media. The “Umbrella” star is reportedly ashamed of being seen with Brown in pu...

18 March 2009
11:58 GMT

Rihanna to Star in ‘Bodyguard’ Remake

After the February 8 incident, when Chris Brown attacked girlfriend Rihanna and beat her almost senseless, the “Umbrella” star has understandably refused to show her face in public to avoid media scrutiny. This is all about to change, though, as she’s in talks to star in a remake of the 1992 hit &ld...

17 March 2009
11:57 GMT

No Love Duet for Chris Brown and Rihanna

A couple of days ago, a new rumor emerged regarding Chris Brown and Rihanna, only that, this time, it had nothing to do with the legal complications stemming from the February 8 altercation, but with their music careers. Brown’s people are now denying that the two singers are working on a love duet meant to mak...

15 March 2009
08:47 GMT

Rihanna and Chris Brown Record Love Duet

Last time anything official regarding the Brown-Rihanna story was heard, it was immediately after Chris’ first court hearing, when he asked for the arraignment to be pushed back until April 6. Since then, countless rumors have started circulating, but the one that is picked up by most music-oriented e-zines is ...

13 March 2009
07:54 GMT

Rihanna Will Testify Against Chris Brown

Even if Chris Brown and his attorney managed to postpone the arraignment for April 6 to answer to charges of felony assault and making criminal threats, they might have another thing coming at them. Rihanna will testify against Brown if she’s called as a witness in the case, her attorney, Donald Etra says, as q...

7 March 2009
06:49 GMT

Brown and Rihanna Married, Parents Are Confused, Lost

The Chris Brown – Rihanna situation just got a whole lot more complicated, as more and more reports are coming in saying that the two tied the knot during a hurried ceremony in Miami over the weekend. In the middle of this controversy, Rihanna’s own father says that he cannot speak to her, as if someone i...

6 March 2009
08:22 GMT

Chris Brown Charged with Felonies: Assault and Criminal Threats

A few hours ago, 19-year-old singer Chris Brown got his “day” in court, where the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office charged him with two felonies, assault and making criminal threats, stemming from the February 8 incident involving girlfriend Rihanna. Brown’s attorney, Mark Geragos, did n...

6 March 2009
02:56 GMT

Leaked Police Notes: Brown Tried to Kill Rihanna

Shocking new evidence has emerged in the case of Chris Brown assaulting girlfriend Rihanna on February 8. According to celebrity gossip website / paparazzi agency TMZ, FOX 11 got a hand on an LAPD detective’s notes regarding the altercation, and they detail how it all went down – and how Brown vouched to ...

5 March 2009
09:52 GMT


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