Melbourne, Nov 20 : Barbadian singer Rihanna has been selected to be the face of Gucci for its latest TV handbag ad.
Gucci creative director Frida Giannini has revealed that Rihanna has been chosen because of her fresh look.
“I wanted Rihanna on board with this project because she''s so young, so modern, and so iconic,” the Daily Telegraph quoted Giannini as having told , JustJared. com.
Rihanna also added her own views about the brand and their work with UNICEF.
Washington, Nov 14 : Rihanna has cancelled a show in Indonesia over security concerns – just a day before she was set to take the stage.
The ‘Umbrella’ singer was scheduled to perform in front of a sold-out crowd in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Nov 14, but cancelled the gig amid concerns about her safety.
The Bajan beauty’s decision to axe the gig came in line with Aussie government’s travel advisory issued on Nov 10, which warned its citizens to avoid Indonesia.
Melbourne, November 8 : Rihanna, who is trotting the Australian continent with fellow singer and beau Chris Brown, sparked health concerns after she was seen rushing off stage during a performance.
The 20-year-old was speculated to have collapsed while performing her hit track ‘Umbrella’ with Brown at a Sydney concert as part of her world tour.
A YouTube video showed a part of the incident and the paramedics were said to have been called for.
However, the singer’s spokesman denied any possible cause of worry blaming her rush to a hot Sydney night and dehydration.
Washington, November 5 : Rihanna has been signed as the new face for Gucci’s recent campaign for The United Nations Children''s Fund (UNICEF).
The 20-year-old, whose hit single ‘Umbrella’ has been polled as the ‘catchiest song of all time’, will be seen posing for the iconic Italian fashion house for its ‘Tattoo Heart’ collection of products.
A quarter of proceeds earned from the collection will donated to the children''s charity, reports Contactmusic.
Melbourne, November 2 : Rihanna, who is trotting the Australian continent with fellow singer and beau Chris Brown, kicked off her tour in a teasing skin-tight outfit.
The 20-year-old, whose hit single ‘Umbrella’ has been polled as the ‘catchiest song of all time’, clad herself in a lacy leather suit while performing in Brisbane, reports the Daily Telegraph.
The Barbadian singer, who has sold more than 11 million albums worldwide, will next shake a leg in Adelaide followed by Sydney to perform at the Acer Arena from November 7.