Rihanna Claims Katy Perry's Hen Party 'Will Be Wild'

Rihanna has revealed that her pal Katy Perry's pending hen party will be 'crazy.'

RiRi, who was rumoured to be organising the bachelorette party told MSN: " No, I am not planning her party, but I DO plan to attend,"

She added: "Knowing Katy, I'm sure we are in for a crazy night!"
The California Gurls singer's fiancé Russell Brand also agreed with Rihanna's claims earlier this month claiming that his wife-to-be 'knows how to party.'

Perry has previously said that she wanted the Rihanna to strip at the bachelorette party because 'she's hot.'

Meanwhile in other Rihanna news, the Te Amo singer has stated that she wants to become a movie star.

The 22-year old confessed: "Movies are definitely something that I want to get into soon. Although it may surprise people my ideal role would be a comic role."

She added: "I love comedy and I am pretty much a prankster, so that is a whole new world that I would love to venture off into."

Rihanna looks good from all angles

Rihanna dazzled in Barbados last week in a teeny gold bikini as she cooled off in the pool.

The R & B singer was enjoying some much needed R & R before heading off for the North American leg of her world tour.

Rihanna was also rocking a radical new bright red and black hairdo, cropped short at the sides with a cockatoo looking quiff smoothed over to the side and some huge 80s door knocker style hoop earrings. She had a whirlwind couple of days, landing in her hometown last Wednesday before jetting out just two days later to catch her boyfriend, Los Angeles Dodgers star, Matt Kemp, play at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox.
Sean Garrett, the producer of Rihanna's new album told the press last week that the singer is getting back to more 'happy' and 'upbeat' music.

He said things got serious for a while on Rated R as she told the story of her beating and subsequent break up from ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, but that she's now making a return to her Pon de Replay and Umbrella roots. Rihanna and Brown went through a painful public break-up back in February last year after Brown assaulted her in his car following a row between the couple. Rihanna, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, suffered a split lip, bloody nose and scratching to her face.

Brown, who plead guilty to assault, avoided jail time but was sentenced to six months community service, five years probation, ordered to attend domestic violence classes and banned from going within fifty-yards of Rihanna.

Rihanna has since gone on to find happiness with baseball star Kemp, who she credits with bringing some calm to her often crazy life.

'I feel so comfortable and it's so easy,' the 22-year-old told the July issue of Elle Magazine. 'I have such a chaotic life, but at the end of the day that is just my peace.

'It keeps me sane really, talking to him and talking to my family.'

Rihanna Invades Fenway Park, Eyes Outfielder Daniel Nava in Red Sox Dugout

Were there no seats available next to the Dodgers' dugout, or was Matt Kemp simply being a "Rude Boy" to his girlfriend and pop star Rihanna?

The sultry singer made her Fenway Park debut over the weekend as the Dodgers took on the Red Sox in a three-game series in Boston.

Rihanna, who is dating the Dodgers' star outfielder, was sitting next to the Sox dugout, where she could keep an eye on the AL East sluggers.

According to baseless speculation and my imagination, Rihanna became jealous of outfielder Daniel Nava's crush on ESPN and Dancing With the Stars personality Erin Andrews, and had to check the young stud out.

Eminem's 'Recovery' is an addictive hip-hop comeback

The rapper manages to 12-step his way back into the hip-hop elite on his newest album. If Eminem seemed to be losing his footing in recent years, he regains it here with his fiercest and most focused work in a long time.

"Encore, I was on drugs/Relapse, I was flushing them out," he confesses to hard-core hip-hop fans, who haven't been enamored with him lately, on Talking 2 Myself. A few months ago, he had an apparent epiphany about the direction he was headed and announced that he'd scrap a planned sequel to last year's Relapse in favor of a more optimistic Recovery, which arrives today.

The differences in tone and attitude are evident. He aims for substance over shock value, vividly spilling out details of his various tribulations. Gone are the wacky skits and goofy foreign accents. He pulls no punches as he jabs back at critics and whiffs no punch lines as he pummels rival rappers. At the same time, he resolutely confronts his insecurities (Going Through Changes, which samples Black Sabbath's Changes) and his inner demons (Not Afraid). He also deals pointedly with his discomfiture with celebrity (Almost Famous) and the hip-hop industry (25 to Life).

Eminem has always drawn fire for his verbal assaults on women, and he's sure to do so again. Though he keeps the psychopathic contemplations to a comparative minimum (though there is that bondage/arson reference in Love the Way You Lie, which features Rihanna), he still liberally sprinkles in misogyny and takes the obligatory scattered potshots at pop divas.Surprisingly, longtime producer Dr. Dre contributes on just one song, So Bad. DJ Khalil, Boi-1da and Just Blaze provide the bulk of the beats that swing from thumping to melodic, depending on the level of aggression in the rapper's intricate verbal barrages. Beyond Rihanna, the only outside star power comes from Pink on rock-tinged Won't Back Down and Lil Wayne on the album's caustic highlight, No Love.

Rapper Drake Feels Used by Rihanna

Drake insists he did not mean to be "negative" about his fling with Rihanna after opening up about their brief romance in a recent interview he just felt hurt when his feelings for the singer weren't reciprocated.

The pair sparked rumors of a romance last year after they were spotted enjoying a night out in New York together following Rihanna's split from Chris Brown.

Drake real name Aubrey Graham - recently spoke to the New York Times about their fling, accusing the "Umbrella" hitmaker of using him like "a pawn" and leaving him feeling "terrible" after breaking off the short-term affair. The rapper is adamant he did not mean to offend Rihanna with his comments, because she is such an "overwhelming and incredible person", but he could not help feeling "small" when the romance came to an abrupt halt. He tells MTV.com, "That's a moment that I've been eager, sort of, to explain. I feel like when people write about it or try to take an excerpt from me describing it, it's gonna sound negative. And in no way was it negative... I'm extremely confident, so it's very rare that anybody, let alone a woman that I like, makes me feel nervous or makes me feel small."

My relationship with Rihanna was one of the most beautiful things I've experienced

CRITICALLY acclaimed rapper Drake has said that his brief relationship with Rihanna was one of the “most beautiful” things he has ever experienced and admits that the Bajan beauty was the muse for his hotly anticipated debut album.

In a candid interview, the Canadian star admits that although he wasn’t in love with Rihanna, he was “overwhelmed” in her presence.

"It's so rare that I feel nervous and small due to a woman's presence. And I will tell you that, Rihanna had me so overwhelmed at the time that we met and throughout the duration of our friendship that she gave me an emotion I truly miss in my life." He said.

He added that many of the tracks on his new album ‘Thank Me Later’ were written in appreciation for the times that the couple shared.

"On the album I wanted to pay homage to her for giving me that emotion. I don't know when the next time I will feel that. I would say that I was very in to that situation but I wouldn't say I loved her. I didn't get to know her well enough to say that I love her." The hotly tipped protégé of rapper Lil Wayne appeared on the ‘Rickey Smiley Show’ to defend comments he made earlier this month claiming that Rihanna used him as a “pawn” during their relationship.

CHRIS BROWN has been forced to postpone his UK tour

R&B singer CHRIS BROWN has been forced to postpone his UK tour after being denied a visa following his conviction for assaulting former girlfriend RIHANNA.
The star was due to perform his first concert in Glasgow tonight but promoters said that it would now be "rescheduled".

Brown, 21, was sentenced to six months' community labour last August, put on probation for five years and ordered to attend a domestic violence programme.

A judge also ordered him to stay at least 100 yards from Umbrella star Rihanna for the next five years.

After the Glasgow gig, he was to perform in Birmingham tomorrow, Manchester on Friday and London on Sunday - before a concert in Ireland next Tuesday.

Brown submitted his visa application on June 1 and would have learnt on Monday that it had been refused. A statement from the Home Office said: "We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone guilty of a serious criminal offence. "Public safety is one of our primary concerns."

Promoters SJM said last night: "Due to unforeseen circumstances the tour is postponed. People should hold on to their tickets. There will be more news of possible rearranged dates."

Rihanna's pool party

The Umbrella singer showed off her funky red hair ... and her curvy figure was just as eye-catching in a bikini.

Rih played Russian Pool-ette on hols in Barbados.

Then she'll work with teen stars SEAN KINGSTON and JUSTIN BIEBER, whose huge track Eenie Meenie is out today.

Sean said: "I love Rihanna. Justin and I have already been writing more songs together."

Rihanna Gets Vulnerable & Fearless As The July Cover Girl For ELLE

ihanna has graced a few covers in her day, but I think this may be her best yet.

UpperRepublic.com first reported that Rihanna was the chosen one for the July issue of Elle and now we have the pictures to prove it.

Check out Rihanna’s fashion fabulous poses for Elle. (scroll over the pictures for details on RiRi’s fashion)

RiRi opens up about her new beau Matt Kemp, the past year and her designers of choice – “. I’m a black girl on a fashion spread for Gucci—that was a big deal. I went to a Jean Paul Gaultier show, and I saw girls who are thicker than me, beautiful and voluptuous and different ethnicities. That made me so excited.”Lets not forget the concept behind her new album Rated R – “I wanted pictures that represented strength and fearlessness but still femininity—a strong woman who can be vulnerable. Every woman is made up of vulnerability and strength; no matter what race you are, no matter what you’ve been through in your life. Every woman has that strength that is undeniable, but we also have really big hearts. It’s just us.”

I couldn’t have said it better myself.

Rihanna’s Elle is on newstands now.

Rihanna Wants Next Album To Be A 'Thriller'

Rihanna has revealed that she would like her next album to become a classic along the same lines as Michael Jackson's Thriller.

The 22-year-old singer recently went into the studio to start work on her fifth album, which will feature collaborations with such artists as Stargate, Ester Dean, Rock City, Ne-Yo and The-Dream.

"I'm trying to push her to where every song will be a hit from one to 12. I'm talking about NO album fillers. Our bar for this album is Michael Jackson's Thriller," Def Jam's Bu Thiam says in an interview with Vibe.

"She's great to work with and very hands on with every song that's being written and produced. She has visual concepts for just about every song. It's already giving me the feel of a timeless album, and right now is her time," he adds.Rihanna's most recent release, 2009's Rated R, debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 with sales of 181,000 copies in its first week, making the album her highest-selling U.S. debut to date.

by RTT Staff Writer

Eminem's New Single With Rihanna Leaks

Another new song from Eminem has been out for listening pleasure. Following the leak of his duet track with Pink titled "Won't Back Down", now a collaboration between the Slim Shady and Rihanna, "Love the Way You Lie", emerges everywhere on the web.

"Love the Way You Lie" and "Won't Back Down" are set to appear in Eminem's seventh studio album "Recovery". Of the Rihanna duet, the rapper previously said, "It's one of those tracks that I felt like only she could pull it off." As for Pink collaboration, he recalled, "I laid my parts first and kinda heard her on the record. I felt like she would smash this record, so I gave her a call and she was with it, so we did it." "Recovery" itself is due to arrive in United States on June 22. In addition to Rihanna and Pink, there are two other featured guests listed on it. They are Lil Wayne and Kobe.

Pop superstar Rihanna met with a big hug from mum as she arrives in Barbados

As jet-setter Rihanna touched down in her native Barbados, she was greeted with a heart warming welcome from her mother at the airport.

And we can see where the Rude Boy singer gets her style inspiration from, as her mother Monica Fenty was sporting a similar haircut and brightly coloured outfit as her daughter.

Despite Rihanna’s newly dyed red hair, both women wore short cropped hair and sunglasses.But while the 22-year-old covered her slim figure in a pair of fashion-forward tribal print harem pant, loose top and peep-toe shoe boots, her mother opted for a vivacious yellow dress and flat sandals.

The family reunion put a huge smile on the pop star’s face, as the ‘Umbrella’ hit-maker is very close with her mum.

She’s previously revealed that her mother shielded her from her father’s drug habit as a child after seeing him taking illegal substances at home.

Rihanna's Hot Hair Streaks, New Hair Dye Technique

I am desperately needing to dye my hair, the greys seem to double by the day. Ugh. It'll have to wait though until I have the time and money to spend at the salon (I don't trust myself to do it at home). In the meantime, here are some hair dyeing links I love:

* I'm loving Rihanna's daring dark hair streaks but am too much of a wuss to try that as a permanent look. However, I can rock it for a night using a TouchBack marker. -- Stylelist
* Scientists have been trying to figure out for decades the effects of using permanent hair dye (besides your new look afterwards). So, are there health risks to using it?# Interlacing is an up-and-coming new hair color technique that consists of braiding the hair, then dyeing it, creating a multi-tone look. -- Vogue UK
# If you want to forgo the chemicals, try using natural ingredients for creating your own hair dye. -- Nature Moms

Rihanna debuts flaming red hair with shaved sides - and cone bra - at Spain's Rock in Rio festival

Rihanna's a rockstar and now she's got the hairdo and Madonna's cone bra to prove it.

RiRi debuted newly dyed and styled fiery red hair as she hit the stage at Spain's Rock in Rio music festival on Friday.

The "Rockstar 101" singer strummed on an air guitar as she channelled vintage Madonna in 50s-style cone bra and high-waisted black pants.

The 22-year-old's flaming new 'do with shaved sides was created by celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen, according to popeater.com.
Stephen is no stranger to celebrity mops, having styled the likes of Keyshia Cole, Michelle Williams of "Destiny's Child," and "America's Next Top Model" winner Saleisha Stowers.

Rihanna's vibrant performance was the latest stop on her 62-date "Last Girl on Earth tour."

The tour heads to the U.S. in July and is set to finish in Syracuse on August 28.

Rihanna: Back On Top

There's no doubt that Rihanna's life has been a rollercoaster this past year.So it's great to hear that the singer is back on form and loving life.

Speaking in the latest issue of US Elle magazine, and doing a great job at gracing the cover whilst she's at it, the Barbadian beauty revealed just how far she's come in the past year, all thanks to her new man: "I'm so happy. I feel really comfortable, and it's so easy."I have such a chaotic life. but at the end of the day. that is just my peace. It keeps me sane, really, talking to him and talking to my family."

Rihanna doesn't shy away from revealing the pain she had to deal with following the abuse she suffered at the hands of then-boyfriend Chris Brown: "A year ago, I was very confused. Because he was my best friend. All of a sudden, one night changed our whole lives - not only our friendship, but our lives. "I wanted to wake up one day and just not have that pain anymore. I wanted to be with him again or get over him - it was either-or. I just didn't want to feel the pain, the confusion."

Eminem Plays E3 With

Eminem played a live set at the E3 tech conference in Los Angleles on Monday night.
He appeared at the Activision party topping a bill that also included Usher, Will.I.Am, David Guetta, N.E.R.D and Deadmau5.

Em’ was joined on stage for his six songs by a full live band including Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.And after single Not Afraid and his parts of Drake’s Forever and B.o.B’s Airplanes the rapper brought out special guest Rihanna.

They performed Love The Way You Lie- from Em’s new album Rercovery and according to our US reporter “had great chemistry onstage, taking turns sauntering down the catwalk and passing glances at each other.”

Drake defends Rihanna comments

June 16 2010 - Drake has defended comments he made to the New York Times claiming that he was Rihanna's "pawn" during their relationship.

The singer clarified his statements during an appearance on the Rickey Smiley Show, saying that he was not trying to garner sympathy.

"It really wasn't meant to be some 'pity me'. It was one of the most beautiful thing I've experienced in a long time," he explained.

"It's so rare that I feel nervous and small due to a woman's presence. And I will tell you that, Rihanna had me so overwhelmed at the time that we met and throughout the duration of our friendship that she gave me an emotion I truly miss in my life."He added that many of the tracks on his new album Thank Me Later were written in appreciation for the times that the couple shared.

"On the album I wanted to pay homage to her for giving me that emotion. I don't know when the next time I will feel that. I would say that I was very in to that situation but I wouldn't say I loved her. I didn't get to know her well enough to say that I love her."

Rihanna’s make-up secrets

16 June, 2010

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Rihanna’s make-up artist Karin Darnell, she popped into ELLE HQ to share her top make-up tips and tricks with us.

“For black skin you can’t beat Iman’s foundations for texture and colour. To avoid your complexion looking too flat use a foundation a shade lighter than your skintone to add highlights to your cheekbones, nose and brow bones. One shade will just blank you out” says Karin. “Apply foundation with your fingers and remember the key word is blend!” she adds.“Also, don’t over-powder your complexion. Moisture in the skin is a sign of youth. Simply blot excess oil with a tissue and dust lightly with powder”

“If you want to add a bit of shimmer to your complexion, I like to use Benefit’s Bathina Body So Fine, £24.50 as a highlighter.”

Rihanna Supports Cancer Charity’s $250,000 Prize Bid

June 16, 2010

The Pepsi Refresh Project allows for website visitors to nominate and vote for their favorite charitable organizations. Nominees with the highest votes receive grants to extend their services.

DKMS is the world’s largest bone marrow donor center. Every year, through recruitment programs and campaigns, the organization registers new donors for leukemia patients. If DKMS receives the grant, the prize money will be used to finance 4000 new donor registrations.
A long time supporter of the organization, Rihanna also works with the Believe Foundation to further the bone marrow cause.

Voting for the refresh project ends June 30th, 2010.

Rihanna wants new album to be like Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’…

Am I wrong for being sick and tired of David Guetta taking over R&B music with his over-used dance beats? It’s bad enough that he’s contaminated R&B singers like Kelly Rowland and Kelis, and now he wants to spread his musical infection onto other R&B/Pop songstresses. Rihanna, being one of them. The French DJ spoke to MTV News at the Activision E3 party in Los Angeles about what he has planned for the singer’s upcoming project.“I make beats that make you wanna dance” he reveals “And I think [Rihanna] was one of the first to do that in that urban world, so you know, I think it would be good for her to do it again”. The DJ confirms that he has beats ready for Rihanna but due to scheduling conflicts, it’s proving to be a difficult feat.

Eminem, Rihanna Lament Abusive Relationship In 'Love The Way You Lie'

"Love the Way You Lie" is about as close as Eminem has ever gotten to a love song in his career, and ironically, it's actually a song about an abusive relationship.

The Alex Da Kid-produced track, featuring Rihanna on the chorus, is among the standout tracks on Recovery, which leaked on Monday, two weeks before its June 22 release.

Though the Detroit MC never mentions his former flame, Kim Mathers, by name, the ode appears to address their tumultuous relationship.

"Wait, where you going? I'm leaving you," Eminem raps on the opening verse. "No, you ain't, come back/ We running right back/ Here we go again/ It's insane, 'cause when it's going good, it's going great/ I'm Superman, with the wind to his back/ She's Lois Lane/ But when it's bad, it's awful/ I feel so ashamed/ I snap, 'Who's that dude? I don't even know his name'/ I laid hands on her/ I'll never stoop so low again/ I guess I don't know my own strength." Of course, having Rihanna sing on a song about an abusive relationship carries meaning on its own. On the track, she croons over guitar licks and piano stabs, balancing out the emotionally charged verses.

"Just gonna stand there and watch me burn/ Well, that's all right because I like the way it hurts," she sings. "Just gonna stand there and hear me cry/ Well, that's all right because I love the way you lie."