Rihanna Releases New Album Covers And Is ‘Sexiest Woman Alive’!

There is no stopping Rihanna as she has made Esquire magazines number 1 spot of ‘Sexiest Woman Alive’. In the cover interview Riri talks her ex and why she has moved on.

It was too much anger," the 23-year-old said. "I'm really excited to see the breakthrough he's had in his career."

Brown, 21, is serving five years of probation after pleading guilty to felony assault for the attack on Rihanna in the early morning hours before the 2009 Grammys. "Graffiti," the album he released 10 months after the attack, was a commercial disappointment. But his latest release, "F.A.M.E. (Forgiving All My Enemies)," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in March; it reached gold status and has multiple pop and R&B hits with songs like "Look at Me Now" and "Deuces," among other tracks.

"It's incredible to see how he pulled out the way he did. Even when the world seemed like it was against him, you know?" Rihanna said. "I really like the music he's putting out. I'm a fan of his stuff. I've always been a fan."

Rihanna has done well musically, too: Her albums following the attack - "Rated R" and "Loud" - have both gone platinum, and she's releasing a new album, "Talk That Talk," next month. Her latest single, "We Found Love," is her 20th song to hit the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart since she debuted in 2005.

Overall, she says she wants to see Brown do well.

"I would never wish anything horrible for him. Never. I never have," she said.

The November issue of Esquire magazine hits newsstands on Oct. 16.

But the Rihanna news doesn't stop there. The Barbados beauty is not taking any down time as she has already released her cover art for her upcoming album "Talk That Talk" which should be premiering soon the first single "We Found Love."

Armani And Rihanna Go Film Noir

Reminiscent of New Wave Pop group Duran Duran's ever stylish video "The Chauffeur" Rihanna takes the backseat in this Film Noir inspired advert as the face of the new Armani jeans campaign.

Trying to wrap your head around the ‘tour de force’ that spells Rihanna is not an easy task. With five highly successful studio albums under her belt selling over 20 million copies, making her one of the best selling artists of all time and the youngest artist in Billboard charts history to achieve ten number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, her career has had the trajectory of a missile launch.

Little surprise then Armani chose Rihanna as the new face of Armani Jeans and Emporio Armani Underwear. Given her innate sexiness, strong spirit and magnetic persona, she’s the natural spokesperson for the edgy and confident Armani Jeans and Emporio Armani Underwear customer.

The campaign shot my renowned fashion photographer Steven Klein in New York is quoted to evoke the overall industrial and urban theme of this season’s collection.

Take a backseat with Rihanna below.

Rihanna's The Latest Cover Girl For British Vogue

Rihanna proves that she is indeed thee ultimate fashion chameleon in today's musique industry. Slipping into a blonde bomb-shell mode for thee latest cover of UK Vogue's November issue.

On her controversial videos... “That’s not me. That’s a part I play. You know, like it’s a piece of art… I just want to make music.”

On growing up with a drug addicted parent... “I saw too much. I was way too mature for my age.”

Scoot over to vogue.co.uk for thee entire article!




2011 Brit Award Performance.

RIhanna Finds Love In A Hopeless Place On New Album Track

Initially announcing that her album Loud would be re-released, Rihanna later announced through her official Twitter account that she has decided to release a new studio album instead. Rihanna's sixth (untitled) album is due on November 21, 2011 and features her just released single by artist and producer Calvin Harris who is currently topping the dance charts with his tune "Bounce" featuring another favorite, Kelis.
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The Calvin Harris sound is very much distinctive on the new track and will no doubt continue Rihanna's reign with his high energy synthetic sound that will keep the Barbados beauty's fans satisfied.

We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)
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
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
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
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place

Nicki Minaj And Rihanna Fly In A New Video

'Fly' which is off Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday" featuring Rihanna has finally hit the screens after initially being pushed back from release in January of 2011. The track which is described as being "inspired by the emotion of soaring above and overcoming all stereotypes and negativity, only to have come out victorious" features both beauties wandering through a scene of destruction paring with the lyrics "I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive, I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise".



Check out the 'Fly' girls in this cinematic video driected by Sanaa Hamri (Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Amel Larrieux).

Rihanna Does 'Glamour' Justice

Our favorite Pop darling, Rihanna, looks fun and sassy strutting in a Dolce & Gabbana ensemble on the new cover edition of Glamour magazine’s September issue.

On hating drama…and perfection..."I hate drama. But at the same time, nothing bothers me more than when life’s perfect. And that’s the sick part. I just love a challenge, whether it’s a relationship, my career, clothing…"

Rihanna on being a role model for young girls..."In the beginning of my career, it was really strict for me. I couldn’t wear pink or red lipstick; it was just bizarre. We had a young fan base, and they were trying to keep me fresh. But I just really wanted to be myself. I wanted to be sassy, the attitude, all these things that I am."

On her attention getting sense of style..."Getting dressed, I want to pick the most bizarre pair of shorts so I can figure out how to make it look right, or work an outfit that will make people go, ‘What the hell is she wearing?’"

Rihanna on liking dominant guys in the bedroom..."I play a very dominant role in my life, in every aspect of it. And I like to feel like a lady still, at some point. I feel like that’s the time when a guy really gets to be a man, and I get to be a woman. And if I’m being a man in the bedroom too, there’s nothing really in it for me."



On dealing with how messy life can get..."I think honesty is the ultimate liberation in life. People want to shy away from the truth and keep sweeping it under the rug. But after a while, you pick up the rug and there’s just way too much dirt, so you might as well just be up front about it."

Rihanna on her fellow female musicians..."There’s a pack. It’s me, Gaga, Katy Perry, Beyoncé…who else? Ke$ha, for sure. Women are definitely dominating music right now, and that’s because we are competitive beings. I feel like music hasn’t been this exciting in a while."

On being a role model for young girls..."I want to set the right example and, at the same time, live my life….I feel like pop stars can’t be rock stars anymore because they have to be role models, and it takes the fun out of it for us, because we just want to have fun with art."

Scoot over to Glamour.com for more on Rihanna.



2011 Brit Award Performance!

Rihanna The New Face Of Armani

The Toronto Sun reports that new pop queen Rihanna has shot an advertising campaign in New York as the newest face for global fashion brand Armani.

Rihanna will take over for the seductive Megan Fox as the face of Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans for autumn/winter 2011-12. This is not the first campaign for the 23 year old Barbados beauty as she previously was spokes person for Cover Girl cosmetics and a campaign for Italian fashion and leather goods label Gucci.

She has a voice and a face for music, her perfume line Reb'L Fleur why not add another X to her global name.

Meet Rihanna's Future Backup Dancer

Surely this kid will be dancing for Rihanna in 2024, don't you think?

Rihanna Behind the scenes of her Loud Tour

Rihanna is fully hands on for rehearsals of her current LOUD tour in this recently posted behind the scenes video showing Rihanna sweaty it out with her backup dancers and even selecting her tour merchandise so you know that $50 t-shirt you may pick up has Rihanna's seal of approval.

Check out Rihanna looking cute and boyish in the below clip!

Rihanna Pulls the Trigger in Man Down Video

Fashion forward Rihanna teams up with director Anthony Mandler to once again create another illuminating video for her new single the Caribbean-tinged 'Man Down'.

The video shot entirely on the island nation of Jamaica fuels the feel of the song portraying Rihanna as an island beauty who is provoked by a dark situation to take matters into her own hand.

Director Anthony Mandler comments on the video "We shot the video last month in Jamaica and it's my favorite song she's ever recorded, so I was really excited to get involved. And it's just one of those songs that demands a strong narrative and visual, and let's just say she let me go all the way. So I think you can expect something that's dramatic and shocking and intense and emotional and uplifting and enlightening."

Stroll onto Rihanna's reggae chant below!

Rihanna Looking As Lovely As Ever.

Rihanna covers the latest issue of Cosmopolitan magazine. In it, the Barbados-born singer and itsnotyouitme favorite Pop star unleashes a bright and flirty printed top with luscious orange lips that would make the sunniest days of summer green with envy.

Check out her fill-ins in Cosmopolitan’s famous quizzes section. Their quite silly. On one answer, Rihanna replies to the question, "My type of guys is: Hot and hung, but sweet will do". Or when asked, "Whats the difference between being sexy onstage and being sexy in the bedroom", she replies, 'The audience :)'.

Rihanna Smashes Through Rockefeller Plaza

Itsnotyouitsme pop darling, Rihanna, proves to the "Today Show's Summer Concert Series" audience why she won this year's Billboard Award for Female artist of the year. Performing all her yummy hit tunes off the stellar album "Loud"..."S&M," "Only Girl In The World," "What’s My Name," and "California King Bed," pack a medley powerful enough to wake even the sleepiest of New Yorkers that were barely getting their day started on this early morning.

Rihanna once again showcases her ability to demonstrate a true antiquated performers mentality. Re-tweaking each performance for the sake of redundancy when promoting her feel-good tunes around the world. This proves that Rihanna is all about putting in the multiple hours into rehearsals, re-recordings, and helming thee creative directors chair when it comes to her stage set-ups. Whether you're a like minded Rihanna lover or not, this is one major credibility that no one can take away from her!

Scope out all the 'Loud' madness below...







"Backstage 5 question on Toyota Concert 2011".

' Who Run' The 2011 Billboard Music Awards

The return of the Billboard Music Awards proved to still be a performance bombshell as it had on its previous life when the Awards show ran from 1992 until its 2007 demise due to contractual issues.

The BMA's honors winners based on Billboard's year-end music charts, which are based on Nielsen data for sales, downloads and airplay and features performances from the nights nominees.

Below we listed our favorites from the over 2 hour 2011 spectacle hosted at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. From Flying pianos, super duets and amazing show stopping visual masterpieces the Billboard Music Awards have returned with a vengeance.



Beyonce stole the show with her creative and precisioned timed interactive visual performance that has now outdone any other artist in modern times including her own past legendary stage performances.

Watch below as Beyonce performs her live version of 'Run The World (Girls)' and recieves the Billboard Millennium Award for her achievements in the recording industry.








Mary J Blige performs her newest single Someone to Love Me with the pint sized Weezy on their bridge of broken promises.









Cee-Lo Green literally takes to the skies as he performs a medley of his current hits in a diamond encrusted black smock that would make the King of Vegas appear on the Vegas strip just one more time.







The opening number of the show featured Rihanna and Britney Spears, two pop goddess' on the stage together for the first time ever to perform their tongue in check collaboration 'S&M' which will forever now live in pop history and in the erotic dreams of fans forever.







For a complete list of the nights nominees, winners and performers be sure to visit billboard.com

Rihanna & Madonna...Well Almost

Rihanna and Madonna may not be hitting the recording studio together but sharing a bottle of water isn't out the question. The pop divas have signed on to promote the newly revamped "Vita Coco coconut water", to be featured for the company’s national advertising campaign commencing this summer.



Rihanna exclaimed in a press release, "I love Vita Coco! It’s real coconut water from hand-picked coconuts. It’s delicious and so good for you!"



Madonna who happens to share endorement duties with none other than Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis. Both are loyal drinkers of Vita Coco. No surprise though since both artist's happen to be investors in the brand.



Madonna released her own statement in regards to thee addition of

Rihanna saying that..."Rihanna is a natural fit for the Vita Coco brand and I’m so happy to have her on the team."

Back in January of 2010, Madonna along with actor Matthew McConaughey and Demi Moore were enlisted as minority investors of the brand.







Rihanna performing an astounding version of Madonna's 1990 classic hit 'Vogue' live at Fashion Rocks in 2008.







The video below is an interview conducted with Vita Coco's CEO Michael Kirban.

Rihanna - "Califronia King Bed" Single

Eye to eye, cheek to cheek...Rihanna sings in the opening lyrics to her second verse on the newly released 6th single off the hit album, "Loud". With beautiful curtains draped across a euphoric light set across the beauty that is Rihanna, the beautiful transition from black and white in cohesion with the dramatic lyrics at the bridge, adds just a sweeter mix to thee already impressive video. Not to mention the eye-candy played by Rihanna's male love interest doesn't hurt either.

Dig it for yourself kiddas!





In case you kiddas missed Rihanna's performance of 'California King Bed' on American Idol...

Rihanna Cares To Care

Pop phenom, Rihanna, cares to care as she teams up with Unicef for their "Tap Project" which enables access to clean tap water for kids all around the planet. Other celebrities including Selena Gomez and Robin Williams have been donating their time to raise awareness of the world water crisis currently plaguing various nations.

We're no strangers here to helping a truly important cause. Time is running out and we as humanity cannot afford to run out of water. To learn more, scoot on over to UnicefTapProject.org

Rihanna Looks Quite Bootylicious On The Cover Of Rolling Stone Magazine

Looking more bootylicious than ever, R&B/Pop queen Rihanna, leaves little to thee imagination in a pair of what she described herself on twittter this morning as "denim printed shorts made of chainmail". I like the way it sounds and looks. So make it a denim printed vest top made of chainmail for me. In the same vain and color.

If you haven't already kiddas, dig Rihanna's first ever and might I add, beautifully shot fragrance ad campaign below.

Rihanna, Debbie Harry, Kylie Minogue and more Join the Movement for More Birthdays

The American Cancer Society has created a campaign in the fight against Cancer called "The movement for more birthdays".

The campaign enlisted many familiar artist such as Rihanna, Debbie Harry and Kylie Minogue to help aid in awareness of the disease that can affect anyone and also to raise awareness of the services the American Cancer Society can offer those affected by the in some cases preventable disease.

The movement for more birthdays

We believe every birthday you celebrate is a victory. Another year that cancer has not prevailed. Your birthday means everything to us. That's why we're dedicated to creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays. But helping create these birthdays has taken hard work -- decades of scientific research, advocacy, patient support, and much more. Thanks in part to our work, 11 million cancer survivors will celebrate another birthday this year. But we can't stop there. With your help, we can create a world with even more celebrations, more laughter ... and more birthdays for all. Join us.

To help join in on the fight please visit morebirthdays.com for the many ways you can help someone you love see another birthday.

Rihanna Keeps It Cool Above Sea Level

I previously showed you a glimpse of the cover last weekend but now I have the full cover along with thee entire spread as featured in the magazine. Rihanna channels Ariel, from the Little Mermaid, as she poses beautifully in Chanel for Vogue’s April cover edition.

On filming Battleship in Hawaii...“There were all these people, cameras, and huge cranes out in the middle of the ocean. And I got to do some stunts, which was incredible. I loved it - especially diving into the ocean.”

On becoming content with her body...“Over the holidays, and even during filming, I realized that I actually like my body, even if it’s not perfect according to the book. I just feel sexy. For the first time, I don’t want to get rid of the curves. I just want to tone it up. My body is comfortable, and it’s not unhealthy, so I’m going to rock with it.”

On fashion... “It’s become more about taking a risk. When I am putting looks together, I dare myself to make something work. I always look for the most interesting silhouette or something that’s a little off, but I have to figure it out. I have to make it me. I think that’s the thrill in fashion.”

Dig more from Rihanna over at, Vogue.com. Also, to view an exclusive behind-the-scenes video of Rihanna's shoot with famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, visit Sharing from Vogue.com






2011 Brit Awards Performance.