Rihanna Rocks Out in Rio as Katy Perry Cheers From The Audience

As Rihanna rocked out on the Rock in Rio stage, her friend Katy Perry cheered her on from the audience! The “Teenage Dream” singer supported her pal just after she herself took the stage earlier in the night to open up the festival.

Although the two are often head-to-head for the top spot on the charts, they keep a tight friendship and are always cheering each other on! Rihanna tweeted following her performance, writing:

“@katyperry I love you! Had a blast 2nt, missed kickin it witcho CRAY azz.”

Aside from opening up for one of the biggest music festivals in the world, RiRi’s latest single “We Found Love” quickly made its way to the top ten on the iTunes charts. She showed her appreciation to her fans by tweeting: “Btw I just HAVE to say a special Thank You for aaalllll the #MAJAH support on my first single WE FOUND LOVE!!!Hear it on iTunes if u haven’t.”

Have you heard “We Found Love” yet?

Rihanna Makes Surprise Appearance on ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’

Rihanna lends her star power to the season premiere of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” On the two-hour episode, which airs Sunday at 7 p.m. on ABC, the pop star surprises volunteers from Steps & Stages disabled women veterans agency backstage at her “LOUD” concert.

First Lady Michelle Obama also lends a hand to help build a home for a woman and her son who provide housing and support to homeless female veterans. Check out a sneak peek.

Rihanna Drops 'We Found Love'; New Album Due Nov. 21

Rihanna goes clubbing in "We Found Love," the singer's new Calvin Harris-produced track off her just-announced sixth album. Thumping beats, airy vocals and repetitive synth keyboard riffs punctuate the upbeat dance jam.

The lyrics to "We Found Love" are equally as shimmery as the music: "Yellow diamonds in the light; And we're standing side by side. As your shadow crosses mine; What it takes to come alive."

Ri revealed the song title on Monday in a Twitter post. "NP: 'WE FOUND LOVE,'" she said. "We Found Love" was produced by Harris, the Scottish producer/DJ whose single "Bounce" is currently at No. 11 on the Dance Airplay chart. The single is reportedly being released on Oct. 11, although Island Def Jam has yet to confirm the release date.In equally awesome news, it was also revealed Thursday that the singer's new album will be released Nov. 21. She hinted last week on Twitter that a new release would drop "THIS FALL!!!!!" Though an official title has not been announced, Rihanna has simply described the new disc as "GangstaR."

Her upcoming release will mark Rihanna's sixth studio album since her "Music of the Sun" arrival in 2005 and will come nearly a year after her last set, "Loud," was released in November of 2010. This sort of rapid-fire release pattern isn't new for the star: since 2005, she's dropped a new album every year except for 2008.

"Loud" debuted and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart and has sold 1.5 million copies in the U.S. according to Nielsen SoundScan. It has spawned six Billboard Hot 100 hit singles, and of those, three were No. 1s: "Only Girl (In the World)," "What's My Name?" (featuring Drake) and "S&M" (featuring Britney Spears). "Loud" is her second-biggest selling album next to only 2007's "Good Girl Gone Bad" (2.7 million).

"Loud's" most recent hit, "Cheers (Drink to That)," became the album's fourth top 10 this week, as it climbed 11-10 in its seventh week on the tally.

Meet Rihanna's cousin who hopes to follow the Rated R singer up the pop charts

A cousin of pop queen Rihanna has vowed to follow in the singer's footsteps.

Wynta Nuvo is currently making her first album and plans to consult with the Rated R singer on how to become a star.

The 21-year-old, who has just returned from a trip to Barbados where she was visiting family - including Rihanna's father Ronald Fenty, said: 'I've just finished making Rihanna a mix-tape of seven songs and I want to see her personally to give it to her.'

Describing her music, Wynta said: 'I’ve been rapping and singing since I was little. I do a mixture of rap and pop, the Caribbean really inspires me. I’m creating dance music too, going down the highway dancing in your car type music.'

Wynta, who now lives 2,000 miles from Barbados in Atlanta, Georgia, returned to her native home this month, staying a stones throw from where Rihanna grew up as a child.
She is close friends with Rihanna’s little brother Rajad but has only met her superstar cousin twice because she left Barbados at such a young age.

Wynta admits she still gets 'anxious' around her celebrity relative because she is so famous.

She said: 'I first met her last year, when she came back for the funeral of the Prime Minister David Thompson. I saw her at the beach afterwards, she was buying a Bob Marley T-shirt. I said "Hello I’m your cousin Wynta" and she said "It’s nice to meet you".

'She was digging my tattoos. I have a French prayer tattooed on my wrist. We didn't get to chat for very long sadly as she was on the go and was holding up the whole road of traffic.'

Wynta, who also works as a model, was a special guest of Rihanna’s at her homecoming concert at the Kensington Oval last month.

She said: 'I thought it was really, really good. She was awesome.'

Wynta says: I’m extremely inspired by her. Beyonce is trying to be like Rihanna but Rihanna is just way more edgy and natural - she doesn’t have to try.'

Wynta, currently unsigned, dreams that one day she might collaborate with Rihanna.

'It would be cool to do that. We would have to do a compelling new song – or maybe I could do a rap on California King Bed,' she said.

Wynta is related to Rihanna via her deceased father Trevor.

He was the first cousin of Rihanna’s dad Ronald Fenty. The pair grew up together in Barbados meaning Wynta is especially close to her 'uncle Ronald'.

And Ronald is also backing her for stardom.

Asked if she could be as big as Rihanna, he said: 'I would like to believe so. She does party music that gets you to jump about. I think it's fantastic.'

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Coldplay drummer wanted Rihanna's vocal

Coldplay drummer Will Champion wanted to sing Rihanna's part on one of the group's new tracks.

The 'Fix You' rockers teamed up with the 'S&M' singer for 'Princess of China' - which is on their forthcoming album 'Mylo Xyloto' - but frontman Chris Martin admits she had competition from Will.

He said: "There's a bit of a love story thread so we really needed someone to sing higher than me. For all Will's good intentions, he can't do it. You need to be female."

Chris also revealed the group's fifth studio album is "dangerously close" to being a musical. He told The Sun newspaper: "Our new record is sort of a story through its 14 tracks - it's not quite a musical, but it's dangerously close."

The album was recorded in London and Chris has previously said the input of guitarist Jonny Buckland has been particularly prevalent.

Referring to one of the tracks on the album, he said: "'Hurts Like Heaven' is all Jonny. It only has two chords. The songs are group-y, its guitar-y. Johnny is coming out of his cocoon. We're just trying some risky things."

Rihanna Drops 'We Found Love' Single

Rihanna has been amping up her fans for the release of her new single, "We Found Love." In a flurry of tweets on Wednesday, she shared with fans the lyrics to the Calvin Harris-produced track, as well as the single's cover art.

It all led up to the single's release on Thursday (September 22) morning on Facebook and the radio. As you would expect from a producer like Harris, "We Found Love" is a party-ready track. A synthy keyboard plays as Rihanna sings the opening lines of the song. It's a pretty sparse dance track that simply plays up her robotic-like vocals, a pulsing beat and a synth sound. The layers of the song are found in her vocals and Harris' production. On the song, Ri sings about finding that special someone. "Yellow diamonds in the light/ And we're standing side by side/ As your shadow crosses mine/ What it takes to come alive/ It's the way I'm feeling, I just can't deny/ But I've gotta let it go," she sings on the first chorus.

The chorus simply features the line "We found love in a hopeless place" repeated four times. On the second verse, she sings, "Shine a light through an open door/ Love and life I will divide/ Turn away 'cause I need you more/ Feel the heartbeat in my mind/ It's the way I'm feeling, I just can't deny/ But I've gotta let it go."

For the art, Rihanna is punked out in a pompadour, loose-fitting jeans, chains, a denim jacket and chunky boots. She looks fiercely into the camera, arms crossed as she walks through the city.

Both Rihanna and Harris are giving the single four thumbs up. "Excited for people to hear the new @rihanna song, i can tell u she sounds like an #angel !" Harris tweeted.

After the song dropped, Rihanna had this message for her fans: "*pulls out glow stick*."

"We Found Love" serves as the lead single off Rihanna's as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2010's Loud album. The album is set to drop in November.

Rihanna Strips Down In Sexy New Armani Jeans And Underwear Ads

Armani has rolled out another batch of photos from Rihanna‘s campaign for its jeans and underwear line after unveiling the first on last Thursday, and the photos keep getting sexier and sexier.

In a couple of the new ads, the blonde wig-sporting pop darling works it in the glossy, black and white shots, posing in jeans, a leather jacket and a bra, while in a few others, she strips down to nothing but her undies.

The campaign was shot by famed photographer Steven Klein and has already started running in magazines and on billboards.

Rihanna Bares All For New Armani Underwear Campaign

Rihanna, already the face of the Armani Jeans campaign, has taken over the lingerie side of things as well. Sprawled seductively across the seat of a black Lincoln Continental, Rihanna balances her short, androgynous haircut with a lace-detailed bra, high heels, and a killer body.

The photographer, Steven Klein, keeps the advertisement from heading in the pin-up direction by playing with shadows and body angles, maintaining Armani's high fashion image. What do you think of Rihanna's latest venture for her Armani campaign?

Skip the mirror Rihanna?

She recently turned heads as a sultry blonde for the Armani Jeans campaign.

But Rihanna looked rather less put-together as she left a music video shoot in New York yesterday.

The singer stepped out in an odd combination of denim shorts and a tuxedo top.

The normally smouldering 23-year-old looked slightly awkward in her unusual outfit.

Her black velvet tuxedo jacket covered a white shirt buttoned to the neck.

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She also wore a bow tie, with a crucifix-shaped pin fastening the top of her shirt.

This masculine look clashed strangely with her faded denim shorts and sexy hold ups, which in turn didn't match her chunky black patent shoes.The androgyny of Rihanna's look was accentuated by her Elvis-styled hair, which sat in a roll on top of her head.

Nevertheless, the amount of leg on show was typical of the singer, who had been spotted looking unusually conservative earlier in the day wearing a very prim black jumper and trousers.

Rihanna steps out wearing leather tracksuit bottoms

She rounded out the ensemble with a simple black sweater, black and white checked heels and a conservative gold necklace.

For Rihanna, at least, this was a relatively low-key outfit.

Whether you like or hate her fashion choices, no one can dispute the fact that the Bajan beauty is a risk-taker when it comes to clothing.

Her penchant for thigh-high boots, rainbow-coloured hair and bondage-like outfits are some of the reasons she was chosen to feature in the latest Armani Jeans campaign.In the advert, the Russian Roulette singer looks androgynous wearing a blonde, mop-like wig.

She shows off her feminine abs in a cropped, midriff baring top and skin tight lyrca trousers while also wearing chunky leather boots.

She poses in front of a car with a moody expression on her face; she looks like one tough woman.

The photo was taken by Steven Klein, well known for his W magazine editorials with Madonna, Brad Pitt and various other famous faces.

Rihanna sues ex-owner over leakage in the house

Singer Rihanna has filed a lawsuit against the former owner of her mansion following water leakage in the house.



According to TMZ, the 23-year-old has filed a lawsuit at Los Angeles County Superior Court claiming that the woman knew about the problems in the building, including numerous waterproofing defects, evidence of water intrusion and construction issues.



In addition to the former owner, she is also suing the inspector, real estate agents involved with the sale and engineers involved with the house.



Rihanna claims that "the actual value of the property at the time of purchase, taking into consideration the extensive construction defects... was millions of dollars less" than the price she paid for it. She alleges said that the vendor she bought the house from deceived her by failing to make her aware of various major defects with the property including water leakage.



The singer had to spend a reported $6.9 million on the two-storey mansion in Beverly Hills that she purchased in 2009.

RIHANNA is reportedly planning to adopt a baby!

Sources say the singer — who previously confessed she’s scared of childbirth — wants to to give a home to a Haitian orphan,



“She’s dead-set on becoming a mom to a child from Haiti, and she’s just had lawyers make contacts,” a source said.



“Rihanna doesn’t see herself having a biological child anytime soon because she doesn’t have a man in her life — plus, after all the drama with Chris Brown, she’s suspicious of guys.



“But mainly, she says, she needs to make her life less about her and more about someone else.“She’s getting enthusiastic support from mentor Jay-Z and wife Beyonce and asked them to be godparents!



“This is about Rihanna getting out from under herself and making a difference in the world — starting with one child!”

Rihanna Left Furious Over Leaking $6.9 Million Home

Rihanna bought herself a nice $6.9 million home in Beverly Hills but now the singer is has filed a lawsuit against the previous owner who sold her it because it leaks!



The 'Cheers (Drink To That)' singer has been left far from impressed as her two-story L.A. mansion, that she bought in 2009, leaks when it rains and has issues with the structure.



RiRi's decided that enough is enough and has filed a lawsuit at the Los Angeles County Superior Court claiming the the vendor knew about the issues which includes evidence of water intrusion, construction problmes, waterproofing defects and more, reports TMZ.



After her home was hit by a "moderate rainstorm" early last year, her dream home suffered serious damage after leaks occurred.Rihanna's legal documents state "the actual value of the property at the time of purchase, taking into consideration the extensive construction defects... was millions of dollars less" than the cash she stumped up for it.



RiRi's thought to be taking legal action against many of those involved in the sale of the house.

Rihanna Gets Waxed

The wax figure, which was unveiled at Madame Tussaud's in Berlin, Germany, shows Rihanna getting her naughty on with suspenders, a skimpy leotard-type and red hair.

Hot, sexy, raw, attention-grabbing...and disturbingly real!



Almost exactly a year ago, Madame Tussauds paid tribute to Rihanna with a wax statue in her likeness.



Now, the museum's Berlin branch has released a RiRi paraffin twin of its own. While the 2011 edition of the fly girl's clone has nearly an identical pose and facial expression as the original, it has been updated with the Barbados singer's more recent red coif, new tattoos and one of the 23 year old's many funky outfits.

The RnB singer recently got rid of her shocker red locks in turn for a more natural look and has been donning her natural curls of late and has gone a more demure dark brown.

Rihanna slammed for wearing ostrich feather outfit

The pop superstar has come under fire from animal rights group PETA over an outfit she wore recently that featured ostrich feathers.



The Umbrella singer wore a turquoise feathered top and matching trousers by Lincolnshire-born designer, Antonio Berardi, for an appearance at the House of Fraser department store on London’s Oxford Street to promote her new perfume, Reb’l Fleur, two weeks ago.



And the star has come under attack for her choice of attire.



PETA spokeswoman, Sandra Smiley, told the Daily Star newspaper: ‘Rihanna is flaunting stolen property, in this case feathers possibly plucked right off their rightful owners' backs.’

Oh dear. Smiley continued: ‘She has shown little regard for foxes, cows and reptiles, now she's adding birds to the list of species exploited for her dubious looks. Feathers are often ripped off chickens, geese, ostriches and emus in live plucking. This can result in gaping wounds that are sewn up with a needle and thread without anaesthetic.’



Smiley also mentioned Rihanna’s own brush with violence, when she was attacked by then-boyfriend and fellow pop star, Chris Brown, in an altercation in 2009.



She said: ‘We keep hoping that Rihanna, a victim of violence herself, will learn to open her heart and start empathising with the suffering of others. That includes the animals who are beaten, gassed, electrocuted and poisoned to be turned into fashion accessories.’