Event: 2007 American Music Awards - Red Carpet
Venue & Location: Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles / Los Angeles, CA USA
Event Date: 11/18/2007
Photographer: © Chris Hatcher / PR Photos

Event: 2007 American Music Awards - Red Carpet
Venue & Location: Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles / Los Angeles, CA USA
Event Date: 11/18/2007
Photographer: © Chris Hatcher / PR Photos

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.

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 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, 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, 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.

Wellington, Nov 25 : Rihanna has revealed that her new tattoo, inspired by traditional Maori designs, ‘hurt like hell’.

The 20-year-old pop star and her 19-year-old partner Chris Brown both got the new tattoos during their recent New Zealand tour.

The couple reportedly had the tattoos done on their hands and wrists backstage during their two sold out shows at Auckland''s Vector Arena.

"It''s tribal. It represents strength and love," the NZPA quoted her, as saying.

"It''s their traditional way of tattooing. I always wanted (one) ... (But) it hurt like hell," she added.

Washington, Dec 3 : Popstar Rihanna and Chris Brown have been sued by a photographer who has claimed that he was beaten and robbed for snapping a photo of the young couple in May.

The photographer, Luis Santana, has filed a 1 million dollar lawsuit against the pair in Florida, claiming that their bodyguards knocked him down to the ground and stole his camera, when he tried to click them outside a nightclub.

Washington, Dec 22 : Popstar Rihanna is all set to perform at the Recording Industry Association of America's charity inaugural ball on January 20 to benefit Feeding America, a nonprofit organization.

"We are thrilled to have Rihanna's participation in the inauguration charity ball," US Weekly quoted Feeding America''s Vicky Escarra as telling Access.

Vicky Escarra said that he was grateful to the `Umbrella' hitmaker for participating in the charity ball.

London, Jan 05 : Pop star Rihanna has sparked rumours that she is all set to marry beau Chris Brown, after she was spotted sporting a huge diamond rock on the wedding finger.

Rihanna was seen sporting the incredible engagement ring while performing with Brown at the O2 in London.

Although the weather was chilly, she wore fingerless gloves and held her hand to her chest so people could check out the ring.

If reports are to believed Brown popped the question to Rihanna over the New Year.

Kuala Lumpur, January 6: R and B star Rihanna will stage a concert in a suburb of Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur on February 13.

The concert, dubbed Rihanna Live In KL 2009, will take place at at Stadium Putra, Bukit Jalil.

It is part of the 20-year-old's `Good Girl Gone Bad' tour, though which she is promoting her chart-topping third album of the same name, reports the Star Online.

Tickets for the concert, being organised by Pineapple Concerts, are already on sale.

London, Jan 06 : Pop star Rihanna reportedly celebrated Christmas at her rumoured boyfriend Chris Brown''s family home.

According to reports, the `Umbrella' hitmaker even took some of her own family to Virginia to be with her.

Some of the personal photographs from the holiday have even emerged on the Internet, reports the Daily Express.

The pictures show the Rihanna relaxing in a striped knitted dress and hugging Brown, other show them posing cheerfully for family photographs.

Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia's hardline opposition Islamic party has called for a ban on Grammy award winner and R&B star Rihanna's concert, due to be held in the capital city next month, a party official and news reports said Wednesday.

Rihanna, whose hits include Umbrella and Disturbia, is scheduled to perform in Kuala Lumpur on February 13 as part of her Good Girl Gone Bad world tour.

Washington, Jan 22 : Popstar Rihanna is desperate to follow in the footsteps of Beyonce Knowles and carve a niche for herself in Hollywood.

The `Umbrella' hitmaker, who got her first taste of acting when she made a cameo appearance in 2006 film `Bring It On: All or Nothing', is keen to make it big as a Hollywood star.

"I''d love to star in some movies, that''s my next goal. I love my music but I want to get into movies," Contactmusic quoted Rihanna, as telling OK! Magazine.

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 24 : Malaysian government has approved a scheduled concert by popstar Rihanna despite opposition from Islamists.

The Rihanna Concert has been scheduled for February 13 at Stadium Putra in Bukit Jalil, reports the Star Online.

According to Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, the concert will go on.

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 25 : The Federal Territory PAS Youth will be demonstrating against Malaysia Government's decision to allow R&B singer Rihanna to perform live in Kuala Lumpur.

Yesterday, the country's administration had approved a scheduled concert by Rihanna despite opposition from Islamists.

It was scheduled for February 13 at Stadium Putra in Bukit Jalil.

Now, PAS chief Kamaruzaman Mohamad has said that they will demonstrate to exert pressure on the Government to show that the movement disapproved such concerts.

London, January 26 : Rihanna is reportedly contemplating purchasing property in the UK so as to set herself a home close to her recording label.

The R&B singer had already sent her team to be on the look out for pads in

London''s most expensive district - Kensington and Chelsea.

"Rihanna''s looking for a UK base close to her record label HQ," the Mirror quoted a source as saying.

Meanwhile, the pop star is set to perform live in Kuala Lumpur on February 13 despite opposition from Islamists.

Washington, Feb 4 : A Cameroonian musician is taking Michael Jackson and Rihanna to a Paris court, alleging that they swiped a hook from one of his works.

The lawsuit by 75-year-old Manu Dibango claims that the Moonwalker had previously acknowledged using a section of Dibango''s 1972 track "Soul Makossa" as the riff on "Wanna Be Startin'' Something," one of the hit singles from Jackson''s 1983 landmark `Thriller' album.

At the time, both sides went for an out of court settlement over the unauthorized sample.

New Delhi, Feb 6 : Pop star Rihanna is utterly bowled over by beau Chris Brown, and just cannot let him out of her sight for even a tiny moment.

The `Umbrella' hitmaker, who began dating Brown in a year back, likes her beau to be around her round the clock, reports the China Daily.

"She has to have Chris around her 24/7. If Chris is with her on a photo shoot and steps away for a second, she starts saying, ''Where did he go?" a source told OK! Magazine.

London, Feb 9 (ANI): Pop star Rihanna is helping a 5-year-old girl suffering from leukemia by finding a bone marrow donor for her.

Jasmina Amena has been struggling to find a donor, who can add relief to her life.

However, the `Umbrella' hitmaker, who was deeply touched when she came to know about the New York girl's plight, has taken the initiative to help the girl.

"When I saw her video, it broke my heart," the Sun quoted Rihanna, as saying.

Washington, Feb 10 : Amid a probe into Chris Brown's alleged assault on Rihanna, reports now suggest that the fight between the two started after the `Umbrella' hitmaker accused him of flirting with other women.

Sources say that Rihanna's accusation led to a heated argument, after which Brown punched her on the face.

The duo was in Brown's Lamborghini sports car when the horrific incident took place around 12:30 am at L. A. Hancock park area.

Kuala Lumpur - R&B superstar Rihanna has delayed a planned concert in Malaysia this week, following reports that she accused boyfriend and fellow performer Chris Brown of assault, a news report said Tuesday.

Rihanna, a Grammy award winner, was due to perform in the capital Kuala Lumpur on February 13 as part of her Good Girl Gone Bad world tour, but organizers confirmed Tuesday that the show has been postponed.

Local organisers Pineapple Concerts said in a statement that Rihanna's management would confirm a replacement date within two weeks.

New York, Feb 11: Popstar Rihanna and Chris Brown started fighting after the latter received a text message from another woman, according to reports.

Rihanna got annoyed after seeing the text message and dashed out of the car, after which Brown tried to pull her back in, eventually becoming annoyed and ended up bruising her.

London, Feb 11: Popstar Rihanna has gone into hiding to recover from an alleged attack by Chris Brown.

The `Umbrella' hitmaker, who was reportedly punched on the face by Brown after an argument, is left with a swollen face, a split lip and bite marks on her hands.

The singer, who had planned to throw a lavish birthday party on the 20th of February, has also cancelled her celebration plans, reports the Sun.

Brown, 19, fled the scene, it was claimed, but voluntarily went to cops 13 hours later.

London, Feb 11 : The emergency call that alerted cops to Chris Brown''s alleged attack on Rihanna features a woman screaming.

Brown, 19, was arrested for felony battery after an alleged incident with the `Umbrella' singer in a vehicle in Los Angeles in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Police have refused to release the tape of the exchange with an operator, reports the Mirror.

But investigator Detective Deshon Andrews said: "It recorded the sound of a screaming woman."

Melbourne, Feb 12 : Popstar Chris Brown reportedly threatened to kill Rihanna and choked her until she was unconscious.

The incident occurred when the `Umbrella' hitmaker had a heated argument with Brown over a text message from other woman, after which he pulled his hired Lambourghini on the side of the street.

Already annoyed over the argument, Rihanna threw the car keys out of the car, and Brown got out of the car to look for it, unable to find the keys he returned to the car and put his hands around Rihanna''s neck and shouted, "I''m going to kill you."

London, Feb 12 : Prior to getting badly bruised by an alleged attack by Chris Brown, pop star Rihanna had been recording a song about killing a cheating partner, which has leaked on the internet.

The `Umbrella' hitmaker had teamed up with rapper AKON for the track, called `Emergency Room', which tells the saga of a woman seeking revenge from her unfaithful man.

The song further reveals about the woman's intention of removing the intravenous drip of her hospitalized man, reports The Sun.

New York, Feb 12 : Chris Brown and pop star Rihanna will be questioned by cops once again in connection with the domestic violence case against the former.

The L. A police department has been pursuing the case ever since it was reported that Brown allegedly attacked Rihanna, and left her with horrific injuries, including a split lip, a bloody nose and bite marks on her hands.

While Brown is facing the backlash of the incident, Rihanna is getting major support from the music industry, including longtime pal and assistant Melissa Forde, who has been by her side after she was hospitalized.

Washington, Feb 13 : A radio station in Ohio, Cleveland, has embargoed Chris Brown songs following a protest from its listeners, who seem to be enraged by the singer's alleged attack on Rihanna.

The bosses of 96.5 KISS FM have revealed that they were flooded with complaints from angry fans, who have vetoed Brown's music after he allegedly threatened to kill Rihanna.

Considering the situation, the Producers have declared that they would be eliminating Chris Brown's songs from their playlists.

Washington, Feb 13 : Pop star Chris Brown and Rihanna are stuck in Los Angeles, as cops investigating their domestic abuse case have ordered them not to leave the town.

After Brown allegedly attacked the `Umbrella' hitmaker, and left her with horrific injuries, both are holed up in different accommodations in L. A. for further questioning.

While Rihanna, who was left with a split lip, a bloody nose and bite marks on her hands, is getting sympathy, Brown is being criticized for allegedly attacking her.

New York, Feb 13 : R and B singer Rihanna has reportedly told cops in her testimony that this was not the first time that Chris Brown physically abused her.

Although The `Umbrella' hitmaker revealed that Brown has always had a terrifying temper and abused her earlier as well, she did not give out the details about the prior incidents, reports TMZ. com.

Brown allegedly badly bruised Rihanna, after they had an argument in their Lamborghini over a text message from other woman.

Rihanna was left unconscious after Brown allegedly choked her after leaving her with a split lip, a bloody nose and bite marks on her hands.

Washington, Feb 14 : Carrie Underwood has said that Chris Brown and Rihanna seemed fine when she saw them at Clive Davis'' Pre-Grammy Gala in Beverly Hills, and that the rumours about the couple are ridiculous.

Underwood spotted the couple at the bash, just hours before Brown allegedly assaulted Rihanna.

"They were fine at the Grammy party," Us magazine quoted Underwood as saying.

London, February 14 : Cops probing Chris Brown's alleged assault on his girlfriend Rihanna are also trying to find out whether an injury that latter covers by wearing an eye patch also resulted from a bust-up in the past.

Police sources in Los Angeles have revealed that Rihanna suffered a scratched cornea last year, following which she began wearing a patch to cover her red and sensitive eye.

The `Umbrella' star suffered a bloody nose, swollen lip and facial bruising in an alleged bust-up with 19-year-old R `n' B star Brown before last Sunday's Grammy awards.

London, Feb 15 : R&B singer Rihanna has dumped her boyfriend Chris Brown, it has emerged.

The pair hit the headlines earlier this week after Brown was arrested for allegedly assaulting the `Umbrella' hitmaker, reportedly leaving her with a bloody nose, swollen lip and facial bruising.

Rihanna, 20, had apparently wanted to stand by Brown. But, after listening to her friends and family who pleaded with her to dump the `Run It' singer, the Barbados-born star has decided to end the relationship.

London, Feb 16: Pop star Rihanna's father Ronald Fenty has confirmed that his daughter has split from Chris Brown, who allegedly assaulted her.

Brown allegedly left the `Umbrella' hitmaker with a split lip, a bloody nose, and bite marks on her hands, as well as threatened to kill her, after a heated argument.

Livid over the incident, Fently revealed that the disappointing incident marked an end to Brown's relationship with Rihanna.

Washington, Feb 16: Pop star Rihanna's father Ronald Fenty has revealed that his daughter "is doing ok" after her boyfriend Chris Brown allegedly attacked her.

He said that the `Umbrella' hitmaker was a tough woman and had the support of her family at this rough point of her life.

"She's doing OK, She has support from both sides of the family, and I think she'll come out and represent women and be a heroine. In the end, she'll speak out," US Weekly quoted him as saying.

Fenty also rebuffed claims that he had met Rihanna in Barbados.

Washington, Feb 17 : Hip-hop star Akon and Hollywood actress Gabrielle Union have offered support to Rihanna, who was allegedly attacked by Chris Brown, and have urged her to be strong.

The `Umbrella' hitmaker was left with a split lip, a bloody nose and bite marks on her hands after Brown allegedly attacked her following a heated argument.

However, after much of speculation over the incident, Brown has publicly said that he was `saddened' by the incident, which left Rihanna needing hospital treatment.

Sydney, Feb 18 : Pop star Rihanna is disgusted with Chris Brown's statement on his alleged attack that left her with horrific injuries, as it still does not mention that he is guilty of his crime.

The `Umbrella' hitmaker was allegedly attacked by Brown following a heated argument in the latter's hired Lamborghini.

Rihanna was left with a split lip, a bloody nose, and bite marks on her hands after the attack.

Rihanna reportedly uttered her disgust to pals over the statement, saying that though Brown had apologized, he still hadn't taken the responsibility of his wrong doings.

New York, Feb 18 : R&B singer Rihanna, who suffered a bloody nose, swollen lip and facial bruising in an alleged bust-up with Chris Brown, still loves him, if her friend is to be believed.

Brown, 19, was arrested on the night of Grammys on suspicion of assaulting the `Umbrella' hitmaker and was released on
50,000-dollars bail.

However, Rihanna is `torn' over her parents'' pleas to cooperate with police after she was allegedly assaulted by Brown.

Washington, Feb 18 : Singer Chris Brown has chosen Paris Hilton's spin doctor Mike Sitrick to get him out the Rihanna mess, which began after he allegedly attacked her leaving her with horrific injuries.

However, Brown's choice of hiring Mike has added fuel to the rumors claiming that it was actually Hilton who sent a text to him, before he had an argument with Rihanna over the message, which finally led to his assault on her.

New York, Feb 20 : Pop star Rihanna, who is believed to have been assaulted by Chris Brown, is again in the news, as a photo of her battered face after the alleged attack has been posted on the Internet.

TMZ. com is reported to have got hold of a photograph of the `Umbrella' hitmaker, taken immediately after she was allegedly battered.

The photo shows her with appalling injuries, including a badly swollen face, a split lip, a bloody nose, and wounds on her forehead and cheeks.

New York, Feb 21 : Singer Rihanna, who was allegedly attacked by her boyfriend Chris Brown, has finally issued a statement about the incident on the Internet.

In her statement posted at RadarOnline. com, Rihanna has refrained herself from making any contentions.

She instead has expressed gratitude towards her fans for their invariable support.

Washington, Feb 21 : L. A police department is baffled as to how Rihanna's battered face photo taken after she was allegedly attacked leaked, and is currently investigating the case.

In the photograph, the `Umbrella' hitmaker can be seen with horrific injuries, including a split lip, a bloody nose, and wounds on her forehead and face.

It has been claimed that the photograph was taken after Rihanna was allegedly attacked by Chris Brown following a heated argument.

The L. A. P. D Officials have launched a probe to find whoever is responsible for the leak.

Washington, Feb 24 : R&B star Ne-Yo has revealed he has spoken to Rihanna since the alleged incident between the singer and Chris Brown, and insists that she's coping well.

The `Umbrella' hitmaker has been keeping a low profile since the alleged altercation but Ne-Yo, who is close friends with the pair, insists she is doing fine.

Melbourne, Feb 24 : It looks like American singer/songwriter Chris Brown is trying to get back into his ex-girlfriend Rihanna''s good graces by presenting her with lavish gifts on her 21st birthday.

As per Hollyscoop. com, Rihanna celebrated her birthday this past weekend, throwing a low-key party at a home in the Hollywood Hills.

London, February 25 : A celebrity news chief has defended his stand of publishing an alleged photograph of Rihanna with horrific injuries.

The ''Umbrella'' hitmaker was ''snapped'' with a split lip, a bloody nose, and wounds on her forehead and face.

It was claimed that the photograph was taken after Rihanna was allegedly attacked by her singer ''beau'' Chris Brown following a heated argument.

TMZ published a photo of a battered woman alleging her to be Rihanna which prompted L. A police department to launch a probe to find those responsible for the leak.

And now website boss Harvey Levin has insisted upon the significance of covering "both sides" of the story.

London, Feb 26 : Chris Brown is taking anger management classes following his alleged bust-up with Rihanna, according to reports.

His advisors believe that attending these sessions will help the R&B star, 19, 'look better to the public' when he appears in court next month, reports the Sun.

Brown is accused of attacking Rihanna, who he was dating at the time of the alleged incident on February 8.

Washington, February 27 : Superstar singer Whitney Houston has warned Rihanna against reconciling with her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown after an alleged bust-up with him.

Cops are probing whether Brown made criminal threats after allegedly attacking the `Umbrella' hitmaker, following a pre-Grammys party on February 8.

Rihanna's father has already confirmed that her relationship with Brown is "over".

Houston has now advised the 21-year-old star to end the troubled romance for good.

Washington, Feb 27 : Following her highly-publicized bust-up with Chris Brown nearly two weeks ago, Rihanna has been shying away from the media. Now, the singer has finally been spotted.

Rihanna has been photographed in Mexico. The photos were run by New York Daily News and show Rihanna in a bathing suit enjoying her break in a private beachside villa in Punta Mita, Mexico.

The images were reportedly snapped, a day after she celebrated her 21st birthday in L. A, reports E! Online.

Washington, Feb 27 : Barbadian singer Rihanna has not come forward to press charges against her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown after he allegedly beat her.

Brown had been arrested and charged with making criminal threats following an alleged attack on the Umbrella hitmaker after a pre-Grammys party on February 8.

Though the police are working to gather evidence on the case, Rihanna has so far not come forward to press charges against Brown.

Washington, Feb 28: Rihanna and her singer boyfriend Chris Brown are back together, it has emerged.

According to People magazine, the couple, who reportedly had been involved in a domestic abuse incident that led to charges against Brown, have rekindled their romance, reports Fox News.

"They''re together again," People magazine quoted its source as saying.

"They care for each other," the source added.

Following the incident, Rihanna had scrapped a planned birthday bash in New York and postponed concerts overseas.

New York, Mar 1 : Domestic violence experts were dismayed - but not surprised - after learning of Rihanna''s reunion with boyfriend Chris Brown.

Brown, 19, who was arrested for allegedly assaulting 21-year-old `Umbrella' singer, was charged with making criminal threats following an alleged attack on Rihanna after a pre-Grammys party on February 8.

Since the incident, Brown was trying hard to get back to Rihanna by showering her with expensive gifts. He even called Rihanna on her 21st birthday to apologise.

Washington, Mar 2: Rihanna has reportedly reunited with her boyfriend, R&B singer Chris Brown.

The pair met in Miami — less than three weeks after Brown allegedly battered the ‘Umbrella’ hitmaker the night before the Grammy Awards on Feb 8.

According to sources, Chris, 21, and Rihanna, 24, below, have been ‘talking and soul-searching’ at rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ mansion on Star Island near Miami.

Washington, Mar 3: Rihanna and Chris Brown might have got back together, but the Barbados star’s relatives are not too pleased with their reconciliation.

Rihanna’s family, it seems, isn''t quite ready for the couple’s reunion.

"Everyone wants them to take a break, to cool off," People quoted a relative as saying.

"No one wants them back together," the relative added.

Washington, March 3 : Chris Brown was alleged to have tipped off the paparazzi to show his patch-up with R&B princess Rihanna.

The ‘Umbrella’ girl had suffered a bloody nose, swollen lip and facial bruising in an alleged bust-up with beau Brown the night before the Grammy Awards on February 8.

The incident was said to have witnessed the couple going their own separate ways for a while.

Washington, Mar 3 : Rihanna and Chris Brown are back in Los Angeles after reportedly reconciling in Miami.

The duo was spotted together at Miami International Airport, reports Usmagazine. com.

Brown photographed arriving on a private jet in Los Angeles. Rihanna, 21, was also photographed in L. A.

The pair met in Miami — less than three weeks after Brown allegedly battered the ‘Umbrella’ hitmaker the night before the Grammy Awards on February 8.

London, Mar 04 : New pop star Shontelle has revealed that she once trained in the army with Rihanna.

The Barbados entertainers trained in the military cadets before making it big as pop stars.

“Cadets is a sub-military programme which they do through schools and we actually trained with the real military,” the Daily Star quoted Shontelle as saying.

Shontelle said that earlier in the school days she used to be Rihanna’s senior, but in the current scenario Rihanna has taken over.

Washington, Mar 05 : Pop star Rihanna has fuelled rumours that she may have tied the knot with Chris Brown, after she refused to rebuff American tabloid reports of a secret wedding.

The `Umbrella' hitmaker, who was allegedly attacked by Chris Brown and left her with horrific injuries, is said to have reunited with him at Sean ''Diddy'' Combs'' mansion.

Brown, who is facing criminal charges for the alleged attack, reportedly proposed to Rihanna in Florida, and she accepted his proposal.

Washington, Mar 6 : Rihanna's dad has lost contact with her and is worried that the singer has been cut her off from her family following alleged bust-up with Chris Brown.

Ronald Fenty said that he tried reaching out to his daughter after hearing she had been allegedly assaulted by Brown a month ago - but found that her email addresses and phone numbers had been changed.

Fenty has revealed that he and his other family members are getting updates about their daughter and Brown through press - because they've lost contact with the `Umbrella' hitmaker.

New York, Mar 07 : It seems that singer Chris Brown is trying his best to shun away the bad memories of his alleged attack on Rihanna, as he was spotted leaving a Hollywood bar at 3:45 am.

Brown was escorted by his bodyguards when he left the chic Hollywood bar in the midnight, according to TMZ.

Brown has been charged with allegedly attacking Rihanna and leaving her with horrific injuries.

The charges against him could mean at least a five-year jail term.

London, Mar 06: Singer Rihanna is keen to mend Brown’s image after he allegedly attacked her, as she is making him rescue stray animals in a bid to make people take notice of his kind side.

The ‘Umbrella’ hitmaker has asked Brown to join volunteers on night-time patrols of Hollywood, looking for stray cats and dogs.

“Diners and staff patrol the neighborhood, looking for stray animals that need help. Rihanna has told managers she will be bringing Chris along to a rescue mission,” the Sun quoted a source as saying.

Washington, Mar 07: Singers Chris Brown and Rihanna’s publicist and lawyer have scotched reports claiming that the duo is planning a book deal in order to the mottled image of the former.

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Bill Zwecker recently claimed that Brown's management team was working on a deal with Rihanna''s handlers, which would include a joint book project, a series of TV interviews together and a whopping 10 million-dollar hand-out to the ‘Umbrella’ singer in case Brown ever hurts her in future.

Washington, Mar 07: Singer Chris Brown, who allegedly brutally beat Rihanna and left her with horrific injuries, reportedly apologized to her about nine days after the alleged attack.

According to the police report, Rihanna’s assistant received a text message from Brown on February 17, nearly nine days after the alleged attack, apologizing for his brutal and psychotic act and insisting that he was going to "get help”, reports Fox News.

The report also alleged that Brown attacked Rihanna after she objected to a three-page text message that he received from a former lover.

Brown allegedly became psychotic and tried to kick her out of the car without caring about her opinion, and later began beating her mercilessly.

Washington, Mar 7 : Rihanna’s attorneys have confirmed that the singer will testify against Chris Brown if prosecutors subpoena her to appear in court.

Brown has been charged with two felony counts for his alleged bust up with the Umbrella hitmaker.

He is currently free on 50,000 dollars bail after he was granted a continuance at his arraignment hearing on Mar 4.

The prosecutors, who are keen to punish keen to punish the Barbados singer to the full extent of the law could call her to testify against Brown.

London, Mar 9: Chris Brown will pay Rihanna more than 7 million pounds even if he squeezes her arm the wrong way, according to reports.

The 19-year-old star R&B star, accused of two assaults on the ‘Umbrella’ hitmaker, will also make appearances on US chat shows with her to discuss his anger counselling.

According to sources, Brown has agreed to the deal as part of what his management team called ‘Project Mea Culpa’ in a bid to save his career.

London, Mar 9: Chris Brown will pay Rihanna more than 7 million pounds even if he squeezes her arm the wrong way, according to reports.

The 19-year-old star R&B star, accused of two assaults on the `Umbrella' hitmaker, will also make appearances on US chat shows with her to discuss his anger counselling.

According to sources, Brown has agreed to the deal as part of what his management team called `Project Mea Culpa' in a bid to save his career.

London, Mar 09 : Singer Rihanna's producer Adonis Shropshire has revealed that she has retuned to recording studio.

He has revealed that the `Umbrella' hitmaker is trying her best to leave the alleged beating at the hands of Chris Brown behind, and preparing to record her next project.

"With anybody in the world who goes through something, you have to bring yourself out of it," the Daily Star quoted him as telling HipHollywood. com.

London, Mar 10 : American TV personality Sharon Osbourne is shocked to see that Rihanna has reconciled with Chris Brown.

Sharon, who herself stayed with her husband Ozzy even after he tried to kill her, stated that her situation was different, as her son Jack stuck up for his father, who fought a long battle with drug and alcohol addiction.

Sharon, 56, stated that she was dismayed to see the singing duo reconcile, as Rihanna was brutally battered by Brown.

Washington, Mar 10: Business magnate Donald Trump has lashed out at Rihanna for reconciling with Chris Brown, who allegedly attacked her and left her with horrific injuries.

Trump uttered dismay after hearing reports stating that Rihanna has unified with Brown, who brutally battered her.

"If she goes back, she''s a loser and she doesn''t deserve to have any future successes,” Contactmusic quoted Donald, as saying.

New York, Mar 10 : Barbadian singer Rihanna has revealed to cops two fights she had with R&B singer Chris Brown in the past that had preceded the recent alleged assault.

As per reports, both episodes however did not involve the exchange of physical blows only verbal.

"The first incident was in Europe about three months ago," the New York Daily News quoted a source as citing Rihanna''s official statements to cops.

New Delhi, Mar 10 : American talk show host Oprah Winfrey has revealed that she is so saddened by singer Rihanna''s alleged beating by her boyfriend Chris Brown that she will do a show dedicated to dating violence.

Winfrey has also offered Rihanna advice on her March 6 show, adding that the couple should seek counselling, China Daily reports.

"Heal yourself first and also, love doesn''t hurt," Winfrey said.

London, Mar 11 : A text message sent by Chris Brown''s manager sparked the vicious fight between him and Rihanna, it has been claimed.

According to an American website, the row last month - ending with Rihanna 21, being battered - was sparked by a three-page text from Tina Davis, 40.

"The message to Brown talked about hooking up," The Sun quoted a source, as telling the US website.

Police documents show it came from an unnamed woman "who Brown had a previous sexual relationship with".

New Delhi, Mar 11 : Chris Brown and Rihanna are recording a duet together, it has emerged.

"They''ve been working on it together,” a source said.

The duo is believed to be recording with producer Polow Da Don - who wrote the Pussycat Dolls hit ''Buttons'' - in a Santa Monica studio.

However, neither Chris nor Rihanna''s representatives have commented on the claims, reports China Daily.

Meanwhile, Chris was charged with two felonies, for allegedly attacking Rihanna. (ANI)

Washington, March 12: Rihanna has evoked serious response from famous women who are urging the singer to look back at history before allegedly reconciling with her thrashing beau Chris Brown.

The ‘Umbrella’ hitmaker was said to have stepped over the alleged beating by Brown that left her with horrific injuries, including a split lip, a bloody nose and bite marks on her hands.

Washington, Mar 12 :Singer Rihanna, who was allegedly attacked by Brown and left with horrific injuries, recently celebrated her belated birthday bash.

The `Umbrella' hitmaker, whose birthday was actually on February 20, could not celebrate her birthday then due to her injuries caused by an alleged attack by Brown.

However, after recovering she didn't waste any time, and took a gang of her pals to Hollywood hot spot Coco de Ville, where they sat in a private area.

Rihanna seemed in a good mood as she danced to the music of 50 Cent, say reports.

New York, Mar 13  Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has lashed out at Rihanna for reconciling with Chris Brown, who allegedly attacked her, as she feels Rihanna's low self-esteem made her do what she did.

Oprah Winfrey dedicated an episode on her show to the victims of domestic violence, while talking about Chris Brown, who allegedly attacked Rihanna and left her with horrific injuries.

Winfrey went on to say that the `Umbrella' hitmaker returned to Brown, as she doesn't feel good about herself.

Washington, Mar 14: Despite reports suggesting that Rihanna and Chris Brown have recorded a song together, a source has confirmed that there’s no duet.

"Contrary to published reports, Chris Brown and Rihanna did not record a duet after the incident," People quoted a source, alluding to Brown''s alleged assault of his girlfriend last month, as saying.

According to the source, duet buzz may have ignited because of a standard practice used during the development of new material.

Washington, Mar 16 : Barbadian singer Rihanna has finally returned to the limelight after her squabble with Chris Brown. She was spotted partying with Jay-Z and his wife Beyonce Knowles in New York.

Rihanna, 21, was seen on March 13th night with the couple and a group of friends at The Spotted Pig, where they asked the staff to section off an entire floor for their use.

"People love the Spotted Pig because it''s super laid-back, but it was far from it last night," Contactmusic quoted a source as telling OK! magazine.

New York, Mar 16 : Barbadian singer Rihanna is reportedly set to star in the remake of Whitney Houston/Kevin Costner's 1992 movie `The Bodyguard'.

An insider has revealed that Rihanna will be playing Houston's role in the updated version, in what would be a "young and sexy take" of the movie, while American actor Channing Tatum is being considered for the role of Costner.

Washington, Mar 17: Over half of the youngsters in US feel that Rihanna is to blame for her alleged bust up with beau Chris Brown, for which the ‘Kiss Kiss’ hit-maker faces a five-year jail term.

The alleged assault on Rihanna left her with a black eye and swelling, and turned Brown into a media target.

A Boston Health Commission survey in Massachusetts asked the teenagers and 20-somethings for their opinion of what happened in Brown''s rented Lamborghini.

Washington, Mar 17 : R&B star Rihanna has dismissed reports she is in negotiations to star in a remake of Whitney Houston''s 1992 classic `The Bodyguard'.

Reports claimed that the `Umbrella' hitmaker would be playing Houston's role in the updated version of the hit romantic drama, reports Contactmusic.

Rihanna has been keeping a low profile since an alleged bust-up with her boyfriend Chris Brown last month but sources said that she is planning to return to the public eye with a move to Hollywood.

New Delhi, Mar 18 : Although Rihanna has reconciled with Chris Brown after he allegedly attacked her, she is still ashamed of making the reconciliation public.

The ''Umbrella'' hitmaker is worried about the reaction she would get from her fans after she makes the reconciliation public, reports the China Daily.

"I''m too ashamed to go public yet," she told a pal.

Though Rihanna has covertly forgiven Brown, she fears a backlash from fans if she goes public with it.

London, Mar 19 : Popstar Rihanna, who was allegedly attacked by Chris Brown, has decided to take time-out from her chaotic relationship with him.

Although Rihanna and Brown are reported to have reconciled, they are said to be taking a break, as both are currently staying on the opposite sides of America.

One of their pals told E! News that both of them are currently taking a break from their relationship.

After being herself physically abused by her ex-husband Mike Tyson, Robin Givens was sickened after hearing about R&B star Chris Brown’s alleged assault against his girl friend Rihanna.

She has requested hip-hop heroes Diddy and Usher to speak out about domestic abuse because so many young African-American boys look up to them, and follow their lead.

Washington, Mar 20 : Singer Rihanna, who was allegedly attacked by Chris Brown and left her with horrific injuries, has been urged by fellow entertainer Salt-N-Pepa star Sandra ''''Pepa'''' Denton to get rid of him.

Denton, who was allegedly beaten at the hand''''s of her ex-husband Anthony Criss throughout their decade-long relationship, urged the `Umbrella' hitmaker to take a bold step and leave Brown.

Washington, Mar 20 : It seems that pop star Rihanna, who was allegedly attacked by Chris brown and left her with horrific injuries, is in for more trouble because her car was recently pulled over by the cops.

The ‘Umbrella’ hitmaker was spotted roaming around in an illegal car, which did not have a license plate and had unlawfully tinted glasses, reports Contactmusic.

While the cops questioned the driver, Rihanna kept a low-profile sitting at the back seat.

Rihanna is also facing criticism for her alleged reconciliation with Brown.

London, Mar 20 : Rihanna is allegedly having sleepless nights over a sex tape she made with Chris Brown, as she fears that the latter may make the video public, according to reports.

“They’ve had tons of crazy nights in bed, and Chris has recorded many of them... They both have very kinky sides,” the Sun quoted a source as telling Star magazine.

"Rihanna has no issues with her sexuality. But she''d be mortified if her friends and family found this out,” the source added.

London, Mar 21: American ''Teen empowering group'' DoSomething. org, formed to help domestic violence victims, has recreated the alleged fight between Rihanna and Chris Brown in a public service address flick.

Media reports that Rihanna was allegedly attacked by Brown and left with horrific injuries raised a lot of questions in the minds of young fans.

London, Mar 24: Rihanna was recently spotted getting “too cosy” with Wilmer Valderrama at the Geisha House in Hollywood.

Wilmer, who once dated Lindsay Lohan, hosts weekly karaoke nights at the club.

As soon as Rihanna arrived at the place, Wilmer, star of That 70s Show, had all eyes for her.

“Rihanna looked so pretty and Wilmer could hardly take his eyes off her,” The Mirror quoted a source, as saying.

It didn’t take much time for them to break the ice, as they soon began chatting endlessly, the source said.

London, Mar 25 : Pop singer Rihanna, it seems, has moved on after her alleged bust-up with beau Chris Brown.

The 21-year-old star was seen house hunting in the Hollywood Hills.

Rihanna looked perfect as she looked at the properties in the plush neighbourhood.

While the Barbados beauty moved on, the controversy is "taking its toll" on Brown.

According to Brown's pal and singer Tyrese Gibson, looming charges have left Brown struggling to focus on his career.

London, Mar 27 : Singer Rihanna, who was allegedly attacked by Chris Brown, has got a thought-provoking tattoo on her rib-a `gun' tattoo.

The `Umbrella' hitmaker especially called New York-based tattoo artist BangBang to L. A. to get the gun tattooed on her.

BangBang revealed that though Rihanna wanted to get the gun tattooed on her arm, she finally got it done on her ribs in a bid to save her contract with cosmetic giant Cover Girl.

BangBang also posted his recent photographs at Rihanna's L. A. home on his MySpace page.

London, Mar 28 : Barbadian singer Rihanna's tattooist has defended the controversial decision of a gun on her body.

The 21-year-old singer was spotted sporting the new tattoo on the side of her body, but her tattooist BangBang has claimed that it was all his idea, and insists that it is a symbol of protection and not violence.

"I'm a big advocate of guns. So I said, `How about a gun?'" the Sun quoted him as saying.

"I printed out a picture of a gun that I thought would look good, and she loved it.

Washington, Mar 30 : Rihanna, who was allegedly attacked by Chris Brown and left with horrific injuries, is reportedly not ready to co-operate with the investigators probing the case.

According to sources, the 'Umbrella' hitmaker "wants the whole thing" to go away, and that is why she is not helping the district attorney prepare his case against Brown for allegedly attacking her.

Washington, Mar 31 : Pop star Rihanna has allegedly demanded that Chris Brown make an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show alongside her, and apologize to her publicly.

The `Umbrella' hitmaker, who was allegedly attacked by Brown and left her with horrific injuries, is reportedly in talks with media mogul Oprah Winfrey to make an appearance on her show.

Rihanna not only wants Brown to appear on the Oprah Winfrey show, but also make an apology on the show.

London, Apr 4 : Barbadian singer-model Rihanna seems to be moving on with life after being allegedly attacked by Chris Brown, as she was reportedly seen raising a toast to her split from Brown and her newfound singleton.

Sources have revealed that the `Umbrella' hitmaker was at an eatery in New York with her friends when she publicly toasted her split.

"At the dinner party there were about 10 toasts made, including one to the fact she's about to land the cover of a major fashion magazine," British tabloid The Sun quoted a source as saying.

According to Rihanna's dad Ronald Fetty, his 21-year-old daughter is "back to herself", two months after her well-publicized quarrel with boyfriend Chris Brown.

In order to celebrate her grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary, the singer has flown to her native place Barbados. Fenty was relieved to find his daughter upbeat, following the 8 February (09) bust-up, during which Brown allegedly attacked her. Fenty tells Usmagazine. com, "Of course, I'm happy to have her home.

Things are good with her. She is doing really, really well. She's back to herself again." - Sampurn Media

Washington, April 6 : Two months after her alleged bust-up with boyfriend Chris Brown, Rihanna is `back to herself', according to her dad.

The `Umbrella' hitmaker is in native Barbados to celebrate her grandparents'' 50th wedding anniversary.

And Rihanna's father Ronald Fenty was pleased to find his daughter in a positive spirit following her well-publicised fight with Brown, who is said to have attacked her.

"Of course, I''m happy to have her home. Things are good with her," Contactmusic quoted Fenty, as telling Usmagazine. com.

London, April 7 : Chris Brown recently pleaded not guilty to two felony counts over his alleged beating of girlfriend Rihanna.

The R `n' B singer, who appeared in a Los Angeles court on April 6, denied charges of assaulting and threatening the `Umbrella' hitmaker.

The 19-year-old was charged with allegedly punching, choking, and biting Rihanna before the Grammy Awards on February 8.

Brown, who could be sentenced to five years in jail if found guilty, will next return to court in three weeks'' time, reports the BBC.

Washington, Apr 7 : Barbadian singer Rihanna''s dad Ronald Fenty has slammed Chris Brown for pleading `not guilty' to charges stemming from the former couple''s alleged fight in February.

Brown, 19, was arraigned at Los Angeles County Court on April 6, and officially charged for assault and making criminal threats.

However, his decision to contest the accusations has left Rihanna's dad fuming.

London, Apr 9 : Singer-model , who was in Barbados for her grandparents "golden wedding", had a broad smile on her face while bidding goodbye to her mother at the airport.

While Rihanna is said to have moved on with life after Chris Brown's alleged beatings, the latter's condition seems to be deteriorating.

If the reports are to believed, Brown, who has been charged with two felony counts, has turned to alcohol to beat the tension.

London, April 14 : Rihanna’s latest tattoo inspired by the holy text of Gita is “incorrectly written”, claims an Aussie expert.

The ‘Umbrella’ hitmaker was said to have got the artwork done on her hip by New York artist BangBang.

But as per Sanskrit expert Mark Fielden, the script, first part of which means “forgiveness, honesty, suppression and control”, is spelt wrong, reports the Sun.

Meanwhile her former beau Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to two felony counts over his alleged beating of the singer.

Washington, Apr 16 : Barbadian singer Rihanna is set to return to the stage for her first performance since her altercation with Chris Brown by performing in a concert in Dubai.

The ‘Umbrella’ star’s concert will be taking place on May 28, though the location is yet to be disclosed.

“There will be over 25,000 tickets available,” E! Online quoted Mary Rachelle Cherpak, a spokeswoman for Dubai Tourism, as saying.

“They will be going on sale in the next couple of days,” she said.

As for the location of the concert, Cherpak says it will most likely be a designer outdoor venue.

New York, Apr 22 : It seems Rihanna has finally got over her bust-up with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

The sexy songbird was decked out in ’80s club gear at Los Angles hot spot myhouse.

While at the venue, the stunner helped L. A. Clippers star Baron Davis’ celebrate his 30th birthday — and danced, sipped Grey Goose and flirted with Davis and his teammates all night.

Brown was also present at the party.

“The deejay said that he should get his a— kicked!” The New York Daily quoted a partygoer, as saying.

“And the whole crowd cheered — Rihanna included!” the partygoer added. (ANI)

Washington, Apr 22: Rihanna will headline a girl power tour with Ciara and Keyshia Cole, according to reports.

The ‘Umbrella’ hitmaker, who is lining up dates in North American for the tour, is keen to collaborate with the stars.

"Rihanna wants strong women to join her. This is a ''women empowerment'' type of tour,” Contactmusic quoted a source, as telling E! Online.

The singer hasn''t performed since late January - 10 days before she was allegedly beaten during a fight on the eve of the Grammy Awards.

London, Apr 23 : Rihanna seems to have forgotten the pain Chris Brown gave her, for she is reportedly keen to reunite with him.

According to reports, the `Umbrella' hitmaker is keen to get back with him and has been sending him photographs of homes on sale.

A pal of Rihanna has revealed that she is planning to rekindle her romance with Brown but wants to keep it under wraps for a while.

Washington, April 25 : Rihanna wants LAPD to return the nearly million-dollar worth jewellery taken into evidence for investigation in her alleged beating case.

The singer, who was allegedly punched, choked, and bitten by her former boyfriend Chris Brown before the Grammy's, had borrowed the expensive accessories from four jewellers, who now want it back.

The R&B lady was said to have been trying to recover the bling from the officials since late March.

London, April 28 : Rihanna has been spotted soaking up the sun in swanky Barbados resort Sandy Lane.

It looks like the singer is trying to come to terms with her terrible split with rapper Chris Brown, right after he supposedly attacked her at the Grammys.

Dressed in a skimpy bikini, the singer was seen sipping a few fizzy lagers quite a few times.

It seems the dusky beauty is making the most of being single, reports the Sun.

New Delhi, Apr 30 : The Los Angeles police are set to return Barbadian singer Rihanna’s 1.4 million dollars worth of jewellery taken as evidence on the night of the alleged assault on her by Chris Brown.

Rihanna, 21, had worn the earrings and three rings, which were on loan to her, while attending a pre-Grammy party with Brown hours before the Feb 8 incident, reports China Daily.

Los Angeles  - Police have agreed to release the jewels that Rihanna was wearing when she was allegedly attacked by Chris Brown earlier this year, much to the relief of the designers who had lent them to her for this year's Grammys.

The baubles, earings and three rings, had been held as evidence in the case but Rihanna's lawyer Donald Etra said that police have now agreed to photograph the 1.4-million-dollar baubles and return them to the 21-year-old star.

London, May 3 : Rihanna has moved over her former "beating" beau Chris Brown and is now in the arms of her teen-flame Negus Sealy a. k. a Love God, according to reports.

The R&B lady had allegedly fallen back in love with 24-year-old Sealy, who was said to have been lending his shoulder to the 21-year-old singer after her alleged beating at the hands of Brown.

"Negus was a shoulder to cry on. He''s a really smart guy-clever, good-looking, very cool," News of the World quoted a friend as saying.

Washington, May 5 : Rihanna has scrapped her comeback gig in Dubai scheduled for this month due to "bad timing".

The R&B lady, who has not performed since late January, was slated to return to the spotlight after her alleged beating at the hands of her former boyfriend Chris Brown in February.

According to show organisers Vibe Event Management, the concert was no longer running due to inappropriate timing for the singer.

Washington, May 6 : Barbadian singer Rihanna has bounced back from an altercation with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, and has landed four nominations for the 2009 Urban Music Awards.

Rihanna, 21, is up for the top categories of Best Female Act, Best R&B Act, and Artist of the Year, reports Contactmusic.

And her Rehab music video, which features Justin Timberlake, is among the nominees for Best Music Video.

She will be up against artists like Keyshia Cole, Robin Thicke and Bobby Valentino in Best R&B Act category.

London, May 08: Barbadian singer Rihanna brought New York to a standstill when she stepped out in an eye-popping outfit for a shopping trip.

The `Umbrella' hitmaker flaunted her cleavage in a tiny satin corset underneath a baby pink cardie and teamed it with a pair of white jeans and pink shades.

Later that night, she swapped her sexy corset for a white suit and leopard-print top as she headed out for dinner, reports the Sun.

Meanwhile, Rihanna has landed four nominations for the 2009 Urban Music Awards.

London, May 9 : Rihanna has landed in a new furore after six of her alleged nude pictures found their way to the Internet.

The photos, claimed to be those of the R&B singer, show a naked woman while her face is obscured.

According to sources, only two snaps show the face of the 21-year-old, born as Robyn Rihanna Fenty, reports the Sun.

There is also a reported message written on one of the photos which appears to read ''I love you, Robyn. I miss you''.

London, May 10 : Rihanna is reportedly devastated and has jetted to Hawaii after photos allegedly showing the singer in the nude were leaked on the net.

The Umbrella hitmaker was claimed to have taken two snaps herself, showing her naked backside in a hotel bathroom mirror.

In one of the other photos, her ex beau Chris Brown appears to be with a pair of pink knickers on his head.

The 21-year-old was said to be still recovering from her alleged beating at the hands of Brown, who is facing felony charges.

New York, May 11 : Although it has yet not been established whether the nude pictures leaked online feature Rihanna or not, the entertainer and her people are fuming.

Rihanna's record label Island Def Jam Music Group is bent upon finding the culprit behind the leak, and is currently cracking down at least one website for posting the pics.

The gossip website says that though the letter along with the nude pics does not state that the photos are of the 21-year-old Rihanna, it reportedly does not deny it either, reports The New York Daily News.

London, May 12 : Singer Rihanna has finally broken her dignified silence after a long time, as she has apparently lashed out at her alleged attacker Chris Brown through her latest track titled `Silly Boy'.

Rihanna's pal Kanye West has posted the demo track `Silly Boy' on the Internet, which is about a woman who refuses to take back her beau, who does not know how to treat her.

Washington, May 14: Rihanna's representatives have denied reports of her recording a new song, blasting ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, and they insist that the recording, which appears on Kanye West''s blog, is a fake.

As per the reports, Rihanna came out with a new track, titled Silly Boy, in which she seemingly mocks her former lover over their infamous bust-up in February.

The song, which also reportedly featured guest vocals from Lady Gaga, was posted on West''s Internet blog at the weekend.

New York, May 20 : R `n' B star Rihanna was recently spotted at a strip club enjoying herself to core, according to sources.

The `Umbrella' hitmaker was accompanied by an army of six pals to the strip club, where the group had a gala time.

"Rihanna didn''t get any lap dances herself, but she was tipping the girls a lot," the New York Post quoted a source as saying.

"And she was definitely with one of the guys in her group and kissing him all night," the source added.

London, May 21 : After much of speculation about Rihanna's new beau, it is now being suggested that the mystery man is rapper Aubrey Drake Graham.

According to reports, the `Umbrella' hitmaker was recently spotted with an army of six pals at a nightclub, where she was all eyes for her new man Graham.

Sources say that the duo looked very comfortable with each other at the nightclub.

"She was drinking whiskey and apple juice and making out with him all night. They were really cute together," the Daily Express quoted a source as saying.

New York, May 22 : Rapper Audrey Drake Graham has denied being the new man in Rihanna's life, insisting that he is only friends with the entertainer.

Rumours that the `Umbrella' hitmaker is dating Drake began circulating after the duo was reportedly spotted kissing at a nightclub.

However, Drake has now denied dating Rihanna.

"It''s not like that at all," the New York Daily News quoted him as saying.

"I''m being honest. [She''s] just a friend, that''s all. A great artist," he added. (ANI)

New York, May 27 : If rumours are to be believed, both Rihanna and her ex-beau Chris Brown have landed roles in different movie projects.

Rihanna, who''s in New York to work on her new album, is also taking acting lessons while in the Big Apple, according to a source.

"Rihanna will start filming ''Personal Protection'' later this year. She''s not ready, actingwise, yet, so she''s meeting with a coach," the New York Daily News quoted a source as saying.

Meanwhile, Brown has also become a part of an untitled project.

New Delhi, May 28 : Links created between Rihanna and series of handsome famous men, including rapper Kanye West and Aubrey Graham, have been smashed after the singer was reported to be single.

The Umbrella hitmaker, who parted ways with Chris Brown after he allegedly punched, choked, and bit the star in February, was said to be putting all her efforts in prioritising her career, reports the China Daily.

A source said: "Rihanna needs the focus to be on her talents right now, not the bumps in her personal life. She doesn''t want anything else to overshadow her career.

New York, May 29 : Rihanna could appear at a hearing next month as a witness in the felony assault case against ex-beau Chris Brown.

Yesterday, a judge decided to set Brown''s preliminary evidence hearing for June 22, and Rihanna''s lawyer told the New York Daily News that prosecutors have requested her attendance.

"The DA has indicated she will be subpoenaed to appear at the preliminary hearing," attorney Donald Etra said outside court.

London, June 2 : Naked photo scandal involving Rihanna has cost her a covershoot with Vogue magazine, it has emerged.

According to reports, the R&B star was being lined up for the prestigious photoshoot, however, editor Anna Wintour changed her plans after shots of the singer posing naked leaked online, reports The Daily Express.

A source tells Star magazine, "Anna told her Vogue absolutely loves her and really wanted to work with her.

"Rihanna was ecstatic. (But) Anna hasn''t returned any of her calls. Rihanna''s so upset...

Melbourne, Jun 5 : A new survey has revealed that nearly half of teenagers believe that Barbadian singer Rihanna was responsible for the alleged beating singer Chris Brown gave her.

The survey, conducted on 200 Boston teenagers by the Boston Public Health Commission, discovered that the alleged beating had caused quite a stir among the pop star''s teen fans, reports the Daily Telegraph.

New York, June 15 : Rihanna is apparently eyeing a new man these days- NBA star Rashard Lewis.

The `Umbrella' crooner attended Game 4 of the NBA finals between Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers in Orlando on Thursday.

A source has revealed that Rihann attended the game at the behest of Magic forward Rashard Lewis, who is her latest crush.

"Rihanna is trying to get to know Rashard. She's digging on him, and she hopes the feeling is mutual," the New York Daily News quoted a pal of the singer as saying.

Melbourne, June 16 : A sex tape reportedly featuring Rihanna has been leaked online.

According to various celebrity gossip and music websites, the clip in question has been modified to give a "night vision" green-filter feel similar to Paris Hilton's famous sex tape, reports the Daily Telegraph.

It goes for 13 seconds and shows a woman who looks like a version of the `Umbrella' singer from a couple of years ago.

The man in the video is not visible, so it''s impossible to say whether or not it''s her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

Washington, June 16 : Rihanna’s look-alike has lashed out after she was mistaken for the ‘Umbrella’ singer in news reports.

Teyana Taylor, an 18-year-old rapper/singer based in New York, caught media attention when she was spotted with Chris Brown at the NBA Championship game in Orlando, Florida on Sunday night (14Jun09).

She sent gossips into a spin because of her resemblance with Rihanna, reports Contactmusic.

Washington, June 17 : R `n' B star Rihanna has been sued by a university professor after her guests allegedly trespassed on his property.

Christian Moeller, a design and media art scholar at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), is the singer's next door neighbour.

According to Contactmusic, He has filed a legal petition against the singer, claiming that people visiting her rented house regularly dump their cars on his lawn.

New York, June 18 : After dropping Chris Brown, Rihanna is now dating hip-hop artist Drake, it has emerged.

Romance rumours were sparked when the couple went to the after-party for the movie "Year One" on the Empire Hotel roof, reports The New York Post.

"She and Drake were attached at the hip," said a source.

After that, the duo went to Greenhouse on Varick Street and sat in the VIP area.

"They are definitely together, but really trying to be discreet," the source added.

Washington, June 18 : Singer Rihanna has become a mentor to English girl pop group the `Sugababes'.

The group, which involves Keisha Buchanan, Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah, calls the `Umbrella' girl as "fourth member" of their group.

"Every time we''re gonna hook up (with Jay-Z) he''s off partying with Diddy or someone, but Rihanna has been a huge help to us," Contactmusic quoted Buchanan as saying.

"She''s been like our fourth member, listening to all our songs and saying what she liked and what she didn''t," she added. (ANI)

New York, June 22 : Rihanna is finally all set to break four months of silence, and to testify about her alleged beating by boyfriend Chris Brown.

The `Umbrella' hit-maker could face a deluge of questions about the choking, biting and "barrage of punches" she allegedly received during a violent pre-Grammy night lovers'' quarrel last February.

Prosecutors have subpoenaed the 21-year-old singer, so that they can have sufficient evidence to try Brown on felony charges of assault and making criminal threats.

Los Angeles - Young soul crooner Chris Brown pleaded guilty Monday to one count of assault against his former girlfriend Rihanna and will serve five years of probation and six months of community service.

Brown, 20, entered the plea prior to the start of a preliminary hearing on numerous assault charges stemming from a February 8 incident in which he was alleged to have struck Rihanna, 21, the night before the annual Grammy music awards show.

New York, June 26 : Rapper Chris Brown is under court orders not to go within 50 yards of Rihanna, but the couple is eager to get rid of the clause, according to their mutual pal.

As per the pal, both Brown and Rihanna find the `no-contact' clause `ridiculous'.

"They think it''s unnecessary and ridiculous," the New York Daily News quoted the pal as saying.

London, June 29 : Rihanna''s father says that her daughter’s ex-boyfriend Chris Brown should’ve been jailed.

Ronald Fenty slammed the U. S. justice system after Brown was handed a ‘light’ sentence for assaulting the ‘Umbrella’ hitmaker.

The R&B singer was sentenced to five years'' probation and six months of community service by a U. S. court after he pleaded guilty to one count of assault on Rihanna.

Community service will include picking up litter or removing graffiti, as per the order of the court.

Apart from it, he will also have to attend courses on domestic violence.

New York, Jul 7 : Barbadian singer Rihanna seems to have gotten over her altercation with Chris Brown pretty fast, as she was seen celebrating July 4, wearing almost nothing but pasties on her boobs.

Rihanna, 21, was the centre of attention at Tao Las Vegas, as the perfectly placed sequined pasties over her breasts flashed, reports the New York Daily News.

The only other clothing she had on was a pair of skin-tight silver pants, and a black blazer open all the way down.

London, July 18 : R n B singer Rihanna recently stepped out with a swanky mohican-style hairdo at the London streets.

The 19-year-old singer, who flew into Heathrow today, sported a straightened, spiky top with totally shaved back and sides, reports the Mirror.

It has also been reported that the Umbrella singer has checked into London''s Soho Hotel, where her rumoured new beau Pharrell Williams is also staying.

Pharrell has been in the capital for a while now, even popping up at society bash The Serpentine Summer Party the other week.

London, July 18 : Barbadian singer Rihanna and lead vocalist for N. E. R. D Pharrell Williams have sparked rumours that they are dating, as they have reportedly been seen spending time together.

Williams, 36, was seen coming out from the London hotel where Rihanna is staying, and, according to sources, the friendship between the two has been getting stronger and stronger.

"It''s no secret that Rihanna and Pharrell have chemistry," the Mirror quoted a source as saying.

London, July 23 : Barbadian singer Rihanna and American hip hop artist Jay-Z are said to have had an expensive night out, racking up a hefty 8,000 pounds bar bill.

The two had jetted into London on July 21 and headed straight to Mayfair hotspot Vendome, where they partied till the early hours.

"Rihanna and Jay-Z arrived together and requested a private booth with two security guards," the Sun quoted an onlooker as saying.

Washington, July 23 : Barbadian singer Rihanna will not be penning any songs on her violent ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, revealed her collaborator Ne-Yo.

Rihanna, 21, had split from Brown, 20, earlier this year after he assaulted her in Los Angeles in February, leaving her battered and bruised, but the Umbrella singer has no interest in getting back at him though a song.

"I've done some stuff for Rihanna's (project). I didn't really want to go there too much, because I know that's what everybody is expecting," Contactmusic quoted Ne-Yo as telling MTV.

London, July 24 : Barbadian singer Rihanna reportedly stole the show at the premiere of ‘Inglourious Basterds’ in London, when she arrived at the do with a hair-raising quiff.

Rihanna, 21, was dressed in a Gothic Eighties ensemble of a black jumpsuit, lace gloves, black shoe boots, and several pearl necklaces, reports the Sun.

London, July 25 : Barbadian singer Rihanna reportedly had a secret date at the screening of Quentin Tarantino's new movie `Inglourious Basterds'.

The Umbrella singer did not let on that she was attending the do at Leicester Square on July 23 with someone, and it was only later that she was spotted with Mr. Hudson.

The Brummie singer, real name Ben Hudson, and Rihanna had met through mutual pal Kanye West when he was recording in America, and they have kept in touch ever since.

Melbourne, July 27 : Rihanna and her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown reportedly spent time at the same New York hotel over the weekend, even though he is barred from being near her due to a restraining order.

The pair - who are banned from contacting each other after Chris pleaded guilty to felony assault last month following his altercation with Rihanna in February - reportedly stayed at Manhattan''s Trump International Hotel and Tower over the weekend.

According to the New York Post, the couple spent the weekend there, `under a cloak of secrecy'.

Washington, July 28 : R&B superstar Rihanna has dismissed rumours that she and ex-beau Chris Brown have rekindled their romance - insisting she checked into the same hotel as her former lover by `coincidence.'

Rumours that the two have reunited started making rounds after it was reported that both of them booked rooms at the same Manhattan hotel.

Both booked into the Trump International Hotel & Tower in the Big Apple and spent the weekend there.

London, July 31 : Barbadian singer Rihanna is said to be in shock after her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown released a public video apologising for his fight with her in February this year.

Brown, 20, who pleaded guilty to attacking the ‘Umbrella’ singer in June and was sentenced to five years supervised probation and community service, was also ordered to stay away from her.

He did not give any details about the incident on the advice of his attorney, but earlier this month he released a two-minute video on TMZ. com expressing his “deepest regret” for his actions.

Washington, Aug 5 : Umbrella singer Rihanna was reportedly seen flirting with a model-and-doorman at the AXE lounge in New York' s seaside resort, the Hamptons.

Rihanna was having fun with friends at the Hamptons when the yet unknown doorman besotted her.

Later she was also seen laughing and joking with the guy before she left the club, reports Contactmusic.

London, Aug 6 : Barbadian singer Rihanna is said to be still in love with her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, and according to her mum, he still has a bizarre hold on the ‘Umbrella’ singer.

Brown, 20, had pleaded guilty to attacking Rihanna, 21, earlier this year and was sentenced to five years supervised probation and community service.

HHHh e was also given a restraining order banning him from going within 150 feet of Rihanna.

London, Aug 6 : Barbadian singer Rihanna is said to be still in love with her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, and according to her mum, he still has a bizarre hold on the `Umbrella' singer.

Brown, 20, had pleaded guilty to attacking Rihanna, 21, earlier this year and was sentenced to five years supervised probation and community service.

HHHh e was also given a restraining order banning him from going within 150 feet of Rihanna.

But the singer's mother, Monica Fenty, fears her daughter is still infatuated with Brown, and she is powerless to do anything about it.

Washington, August 7 : R&B star Chris Brown's deal with chewing gum brand Wrigley has been cut short, as the company has dropped him.

The `Kiss Kiss' hitmaker was signed on to promote the firm''s Doublemint flavour in 2008.

However, the adverts starring him were pulled from air temporarily in February after he was accused of assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna.

Washington, Aug 7 : Singer Rihanna is set to perform in public for the first time since she was assaulted by Chris Brown.

The ''Umbrella'' singer will appear on the ''The Jay Leno Show'' on September 14 alongside hip-hop stars Kanye West and Jay-Z.

The trio are expected to perform their new single ''Run This Town'', reports Contactmusic.

It is said that Tom Cruise is also in negotiations to appear on the programme.

Los Angeles  - Singer Chris Brown was sentenced Tuesday to five years probation and six months of community labour for his February assault of his former girlfriend Rihanna.

In addition, the crooner must complete a 52-week domestic violence prevention programme and abide by a protection order that forbids him to come within 100 metres of Rihanna or threaten her in any way.

Though Brown, 20, will be allowed to perform his community labour in his home state of Virginia, he is required to appear before his sentencing judge in California every three months.

London, Aug 26 : Rihanna''s ex-boyfriend and singer Chris brown has been ordered 180 days'' community labour and five years'' probation for assaulting her.

The judge announced that the singer must do physical labour, not community service, apart from attending a 52-week domestic violence-counselling programme.

He has also been fined 2500 dollars and has been asked to maintain a physical distance of 100 yards from Rihanna for five years.

London, August 26 : The blow-by-blow account of the brutal attack made by Chris Brown on his former girlfriend Rihanna has found its way to the public.

Brown was ordered hard community labour duties and told to maintain a physical distance from the R&B lady after pleading guilty to assaulting her.

The judge at the LA court also fined the 20-year-old 4,000 pounds and ordered him to attend a domestic violence-counselling programme, along with cautioning the singer against a jail sentence if he broke a five-year probation, reports The Daily Express.

Washington, Aug 31 : Hip-hop artist Drake has rubbished all rumours of an affair with singer Rihanna, calling it a purely professional association.

The gossip of the chart-topping pair kicked off after they were spotted together in New York, following Rihanna's break up with Chris Brown.

But Drake says he's only trying to get Rihanna to record a duet for his next album.

Washington, September 1 : Singer Chris Brown has said that reports on the net claiming he has forgotten what happened the night he assaulted his ex-girlfriend/singer Rihanna are false.

The Kiss Kiss hitmaker has called reports based on a clip of an interview with Larry King misleading.

"There have been reports on the Internet that I didn''t remember what happened that night with Rihanna. I want to try and set things straight,” People magazine quoted him as saying.

Washington, September 3 : Chris Brown, who assaulted his ex girlfriend/singer Rihanna in February, has said that he wants to reunite with her.

"Us being friends for so long and not being able to see her and not speak to her, it''s hard... It''s difficult," Contactmusic quoted him as telling in an interview with Larry King.

When the veteran newsman asked him if he ever hoped to be back with the `Disturbia' singer, he said: "I''m young, I''m 20, (but) yes."

He added he was "definitely" still in love with the pop sensation.

Washington, Sep 3 : Barbadian singer Rihanna is said to have bared her boobs for a photoshoot for Italian Vogue magazine, wearing nothing but a pair of panties and a couture coat.

Rihanna, 21, is modelling a range of high-fashion clothes and cutting-edge hairstyles for the new issue of the European style bible, reports Contactmusic.

In one photo, the `Umbrella' singer is seen striking a pose with a hand on her hip, and her coat hanging open to reveal her oiled-up body and bare breasts.

She also had sequined patches covering her nipples to protect her modesty. (ANI)

Melbourne, Sep 4 : Barbadian singer Rihanna is reportedly very furious and upset over the fact that her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown has been ordered to stay away from her.

Brown, 20, was formally sentenced on September 1 to five years probation for the February assault on Rihanna, and also to six months of community labour in Virginia.

He will be spending 1400 hours removing graffiti and washing cars.

He has also been ordered not to contact the `Umbrella' singer in any way for the next five years.

Washington, Sept 5 : Chris Brown''s mother Joyce Hawkins misses his ex-girlfriend Rihanna and wishes to see her.

Hawkins hasn''t seen Rihanna after her son assaulted the Umbrella singer in February this year.

Contactmusic quoted Hawkins as saying: "I love Rihanna. She''s like a daughter. She became family to us. She''s spent Christmas with us for the last two years. I miss her a lot."

Chris attacked Rihanna in his car as they left a pre-Grammy Awards party.

Washington, Sept 15 : R ‘n’ B singer Rihanna is reportedly set to blast her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, who assaulted her, in her new album.

The ‘Umbrella’ singer is said to be working on ''''angry'''' tracks aimed at Brown.

"Expect an edgier, almost angrier Rihanna on this one. Rihanna says some things on this album that you''ve never heard her say before," Contactmusic quoted Ne-Yo, who is working with the 21-year-old singer on the record, as saying.

London, Sept 16 : Chris Brown, who was sentenced to five years probation and six months community labour for assaulting ex-girlfriend Rihanna, posted a message on his Twitter account pleading for a second chance.

He wrote: "MY HEART IS INCOMPLETE... the part that is complete is my love for fans, career, friends, family, God. But I''m missing someone or something."

Brown also posted a YouTube link of a version of his new track Changed Man, reports The Sun.

It features snaps of him and Rihanna together, kissing and laughing.

Melbourne, Sept 18 : Rihanna has flaunted her pierced nipple whilst out and about in the Big Apple.

Hitting the streets yesterday in denim shorts, hooded cardigan and a see through black top- showing off a silver nipple ring, the singer seemed embracing the Janet Jackson Super Bowl look, reports The Daily

Telegraph.

Meanwhile, her ex-beau Chris Brown has started community service for assaulting her.

He was snapped picking up rubbish.

London, September 19 : Singer Rihanna did a poppet on a string while sporting a see-through black net dress.

The R-B lady was seen maintaining her balance on a trapeze with ease as she hung in mid-air.

Meanwhile, the 21-year-old’s former beau Chris Brown has been juggling life after starting community service for assaulting her, reports the Sun.

Brown assaulted Rihanna after getting into an argument as they left a pre-Grammy party in Los Angeles this February.

Washington, Sept 24 : Justin Timberlake and dance duo Chase and Status are working with Rihanna on her new album and say the upcoming record will be more "grown-up".

Timberlake had earlier written and provided background vocals for Rihanna’s single ''Rehab''.

Contactmusic quoted him as saying: "The stuff we''ve come up with in the studio, it''s the next step for her. It''s a little more grown-up. It''s got some edge to it."

Rihanna is also collaborating with Chase and Status for the album and the duo love working with her.

Sexy singer RIHANNA looked saintly as she arrived at the Italian nuptials of her manager - after she was asked to pose for snaps with a string of Catholic monks.

The stunning superstar brought some sexy glamour to the wedding of music mogul Marc Jordan, who was marrying girlfriend Katharina Harf in a lavish ceremony in Venice on Saturday (26Sep09).

But the fact the Disturbia singer was kitted out in a racy purple and black number didn't prevent devout men of religion flocking to have their picture taken with the beauty.

Washington, Sept 28 : Rihanna’s appearance at music mogul Marc Jordan’s wedding in Venice saw men of religion flocking to her for snaps.

The sexy singer posed with monks in the lavish marriage ceremony held last week, wearing a purple and black dress and large earrings, reports Contacmusic.

The photosession lasted almost 10 minutes.

The Disturbia singer has been recently working with Justin Timberlake and dance duo Chase and Status for her new album, which they claim will be more "grown-up". (ANI)

London, October 02 : Rihanna recently grabbed eyeballs when she appeared at Paris Fashion Week wearing a see-through dress with no underwear.

The pop star wore the dress to Gareth Pugh''s catwalk show taking place in a darkened hall at the Palais de Tokyo museum.

However, when she was leaving the event photographers’ flashes revealed the lack of inner wear, the Mirror reports.

Just a few tactically placed stripes helped preserve her modesty. (ANI)

London, October 6 : Rihanna stunned all at the Paris Fashion Week by sporting the most daring outfit, a get-up straight from Tracy Island.

The 21-year-old R&B singer teamed up a pair of goggles with a pair of thigh-high boots.

She previously grabbed eyeballs when she appeared wearing a see-through dress, reports The Sun.

The event also saw Sir Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell dressed in black suits while rocker Ronnie Wood and girlfriend Ekaterina Ivanova were seen in patchwork.

Melbourne, Oct 10 : Rihanna’s friend has rubbished reports that Justin Timberlake broke up with Jessica Biel for the R’n’B singer.

The Umbrella hitmaker has reportedly tracked down Biel''s phone number to tell her that the rumours of are untrue.

“Rihanna doesn’t want to be pegged a homewrecker, She loves Justin, but only as a friend,” the Daily Telegraph quoted a friend as saying.

London, Oct 14 : Barbadian singer Rihanna was spotted posing for her new album cover wearing a skin-coloured bodysuit underneath a white faux-fur coat.

Rihanna, 21, took part in a raunchy photoshoot for the sleeve orchestrated by top snapper Ellen Von Unwerth in Berlin, reports the Sun.

The singer teamed up the whole outfit with a pair of matching high heels.

The shoot had been set up opposite Berlin Central Station. (ANI)

Los Angeles  - Pop superstar Rihanna on Tuesday released her first single since she was beaten in February by former boyfriend Chris Brown.

The haunting, mid-tempo tune Russian Roulette was composed in conjunction with Ne Yo and marks the first track from Rihanna's upcoming album, which is due to be released on November 23.

London, Oct 21: Rihanna’s skin show continued as she wrapped herself in barbed wire, this time for her latest track.

The 21-year-old Rihanna donned the spiky look for her new song Russian Roulette, which was streamed across the world yesterday, reports the Sun.

Earlier she had gone topless in a photo shoot for Vogue Italia.

Her fourth studio album titled Rated R is slated to hit the markets on November 23. (ANI)

London, Oct 22 - Rapper Chris Brown has confessed that he still has strong feelings for ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

Brown had pleaded guilty to assaulting the his ex-girlfriend during a row in February. Contactmusic. com reports that the disgraced singer has been asked to stay at least 100 yards away from Rihanna for the next five years as part of the punishment.

But the "Kiss Kiss" star admits he's still in love with her.

Washington, October 22 : Pop sensation Rihanna has reportedly found new love in R&B singer Travis London.

The ‘Disturbia’ hitmaker’s mentor Jay-Z apparently introduced her to the aspiring singer.

In fact reports have come that she indulged in romantic meetings with Travis while in Berlin to shoot for her new album cover and video.

"They''ve been dating for three months. She thinks he''s so sweet. He opens doors for her and sends flowers, gifts and love notes every day they''re apart," Contactmusic quoted a source as telling Us magazine.

Washington, Oct 22 : American singer Chris Brown has revealed that he still has very strong feelings for ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

Brown, 20, had been told to stay at least 100 yards away from the Barbadian singer for the next five years, after he pleaded guilty to assaulting her during a row in February this year.

And while speaking on New York radio station Hot 97 on October 21 he revealed to DJ Angie Martinez that he is still in love with the Umbrella singer.

London, Oct 23 : Wrestling legend Paul Heyman has slammed Rihanna for copying his idea of being wrapped up in barbed wire for her latest track Russian Roulette.

Heyman has posted pics on his Heyman Hustle website to prove how Rihanna has ripped off the idea from his 1998 cover jacket featuring a grappler called Sandman.

The Sun quoted him as saying: "It''s pretty obvious this was copied from, or at least EXTREMELY inspired by the ECW album cover.

London, Oct 29 : Rihanna’s cover for her upcoming album, “Rated R,” has been revealed.

The stunner looks like a dejected drinker who is nursing a headache on the new album sleeve.

However, the CD promises much more than the dismayed look on her face.

Rihanna has teamed up with Chase & Status, the dance/electronic duo from London for the record, which is slated to hit the markets on November 23, reports the Sun.

Rihanna recently flaunted her toned flesh in barbed wires for one of her new tracks.

Washington, Nov 3 : Rihanna has finally broken her silence about the much-publicised beating she got from ex-beau Chris Brown nine months back.

The `Umbrella' singer was left bruised and bloody after the fateful Grammy Awards night in Feb (09).

And in an interview with Diane Sawyer, the singer, 21, has for the first time spoken about the ill-fated incident.

"This happened to me. . It can happen to anyone," People quoted Rihanna as saying.

Rihanna said that it was particularly difficult because of the special place Brown held in her heart.

London, Nov 4 - Singer Rihanna wants to use her celebrity status to help women who fall victim to domestic abuse, following her notorious bust-up with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

The pop star was thrust into the limelight following the February incident which left her battered and bruised at the hands of her former lover.

Rihanna kept completely quiet in the press as she recovered, but she's now ready to use media attention to help other women caught in violent relationships, reported contactmusic. com.

Washington, Nov 4 : Rihanna has said that the level of media attention she received in the wake of the Chris Brown-attack was something she never saw coming.

In an interview with Glamour magazine, the ‘Umbrella’ star said that she was overwhelmed by the media attention she got after Brown, 20, assaulted her before the Grammy Awards kicked off in Los Angeles.

Washington, Nov 4 : Rihanna wants to turn things around after the infamous domestic violence incident involving former boyfriend Chris Brown and shed some light on the reality of domestic violence.

The ‘Umbrella’ singer’s ex-beau Brown, 20, assaulted her before the Grammy Awards kicked off in Los Angeles.

But now the stunning pop singer is embracing change.

London, Nov 4 : Rihanna has revealed that she had put faith in God to help her recover from attack by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

The ‘Umbrella’ star has said that she felt so alone in the aftermath of the incident that she turned to a higher power for relief.

The R&B star’s ex-beau Brown, 20, assaulted her before the Grammy Awards kicked off in Los Angeles, and the incident grabbed headlines instantly.

London, Nov 7 : Despite being violently attacked, singer Rihanna says she still loves Chris Brown.

The 21-year-old star says they are“obsessed” with each other, and despite being punched and bitten, she still doesn’t hate the singer.

“I don’t hate him at all, I actually love and care about him,” the Mirror quoted her as saying.

“I’m concerned about him doing well. I want him to do well, have a great career have a great life and grow up – take this as something you had to go through to grow up and learn,” she added.

Washington, November 9 : Rihanna has revealed that she would not be going near the dating scene anytime soon after splitting from former beau Chris Brown.

The singer, who was assaulted by Brown following a heated argument in February, was linked to several men including aspiring R&B singer Travis London since her break up in March this year.

"They''ve been dating for three months,” Contactmusic quoted a source as telling America''s Us Weekly magazine.

London, Nov 9 - Pop star Rihannna has launched her own perfume and is hoping that no man can resist her fragrance.

Rihanna, who was spotted walking outside a club in Los Angeles recently, has even had a scientist test the perfume. She said: "I've been right there with a chemist mixing the formulas," thesun. co. uk reported.

"I wanted this to be the fragrance no man can resist - and it is!" she said.

London, Nov 9 : Rihanna has said that ex-beau Chris Brown can never understand the hurt and pain he caused when he assaulted her in February (09).

After viewing Brown’s video apology online for the first time this week during a TV interview, the ‘Umbrella’ singer told U. S. newswoman Diane Sawyer that while she accepts his apology, she fears he will never know just how badly he hurt her.

London, Nov 9 : Rihanna is all set to become the latest celeb to launch her own fragrance.

The Umbrella singer has even tested her perfume.

"I''''ve been right there with a chemist mixing the formulas," the Sun quoted Rihanna, as saying.

"I wanted this to be the fragrance no man can resist - and it is!"

Rihanna, who parted ways with Chris brown earlier this year, has no plans to date anyone anytime soon.

New York, Nov 9 : Rihanna refused a 10,000-dollar bottle of Champagne sent over to her by an American footballer during a night-out in LA, because she didn’t know who he was.

The Umbrella singer was partying at the exclusive Vegas, The Bank at Wonderland, when Jets receiver Braylon Edwards, who was also at the nightspot with his pals, sent her the Champagne.

However, Rihanna refused to take the bottle.

"She didn''t know who they were, so she sent it back," the New York Post quoted a partygoer, as saying.

Washington, Nov 10 : Rihanna's track Umbrella has been voted the best of the decade in a new survey.

British fans have picked the 21-year-old's song and music video for Umbrella as the best of the last 10 years, reports Contactmusic.

Britney Spears' `Everytime', Madonna's `Hung Up' and Katy Perry's `Hot N Cold' also made it to the list, which was voted for by BT media customers.

Kylie Minogue's `Can''t Get You Out Of My Head' also featured in the list.

The list is as follows:

1. Rihanna featuring Jay-Z - Umbrella

London, Nov 11 : Rihanna has stripped topless for her new single Wait Your Turn.

The cover jacket of Wait Your Turn shows the Umbrella singer topless with her left hand across her assets, while her right hand is raised to her forehead, reports The Sun.

The scorching cover follows Rihanna move to wrap herself in barbed wire.

The 21-year-old Rihanna donned the spiky look for her song Russian Roulette, which was streamed across the world on Oct 21.

Earlier she had gone topless in a photo shoot for Vogue Italia.

London, Nov 11 : Hollywood celebrities live on fad diets, but singer Rihanna prefers to eat fast food as she believes that performing on stage helps her from gaining weight.

"Being on tour gets you in shape which is good considering I eat whatever I can get my hands on. You perform for an hour and a half so you can work some of it off at least. But not all of it," contactmusic. com quoted Rihanna as saying.

Rihanna is all set to perform here Nov 16 and she has asked organisers of the show to keep pizzas, fried noodles and doughnuts in her dressing room.

Washington, November 12 : Rihanna is set to perform on the British talent show ‘X-Factor.’

The ‘Disturbia’ hitmaker is expected to belt out her new single ‘Russian Roulette’ from her forthcoming album, ‘Rated R’.

"I am beyond excited - it was the easiest decision I''ve ever made. A lot of people watch the show over here (in America) on YouTube and I personally caught a lot of it when Leona Lewis was on, who''s an amazing artist,” Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

Washington, November 16 : Rihanna has revealed that many bands including ‘The Prodigy’ have inspired her forthcoming album ‘Rated R’.

The ‘Disturbia’ hitmaker mentioned that she listened to the dance legends while writing the lyrics.

"The new album is inspired by a lot of different songs like hip hop, there''s a lot of bass and there''s a lot of rock, I listen to a lot of Prodigy and Chase and Status,” Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

London, Nov 17 : In what could be called as Rihanna’s darkest album yet, the singer has penned a song about her assault by Chris Brown.

The songstress wrote the track, ‘Cold Case Love’, for new collection Rated R soon after February''s attack.

"It was one of the first songs I did for the album. It is one of the most emotional,” The Sun quoted her as saying.

Rihanna was back in the studio working on her new album just two months after the assault, for which singer Brown got five years'' probation.

London, Nov 17 : Rihanna is baffled over the huge outcry surrounding her racy artwork for her new track Russian Roulette, because according to the songbird the public should be quite familiar with her provocative dressing style.

Russian Roulette is the 21-year-old hitmaker’s first single after her much publicised fight with Chris Brown earlier this year and features the sexy lass wrapped in barbed wire.

London, Nov 18 : Rihanna wowed the audience as she crooned at London''s Brixton Academy, her first gig in Britain after she was assaulted by former flame Chris Brown.

The 21-year-old sexy lass not only performed numbers from her new album Rated R but also dished out some of her biggest hits, reports the Sun.

Her music mentor JAY-Z joined her onstage for before celebrity guests including Tinchy Stryder, Chipmunk, and Adele.

After the show, Rihanna headed to club Mahiki to party with Jay and his wife Beyonce. (ANI)

Melbourne, Nov 18 : A website has posted pictures of Rihanna where she can be seen making all the efforts to hide her dimpled thighs.

British website The Daily Mail Online posted a story, which includes snaps of the Umbrella singer getting into her limo after a London party, reports the Daily Telegraph.

Rihanna had spent a gala time at the Mahiki nightclub where she had even held a secret preview of her latest album, "Rated R" for her fans but her exit from the bash turned out to be a fiasco.

Washington, Nov 19 : Singer Rihanna has a new man in her life - actor Tristan Wilds.

According to reports, Rihanna is dating the 90210 star.

The two were apparently introduced by a music producer who has worked with both of them.

A source said that both of them hit it off the moment they laid eyes on each other.

Wilds was an unexpected guest at a party Rihanna held over the weekend at her L. A. home, where she was saying goodbye to pals before taking off for a set of London gigs.

Washington, Nov 20 : Rihanna still misses her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown and listens to his music on the radio after nine months of the fight which ended their relationship.

Brown was sentenced to five years'' probation in August (09) and ordered to stay away from Rihanna after attacking her during an argument over a mysterious text message in February (09).

In an appearance on U. S. news show 20/20 earlier this month (Nov09), Rihanna insisted she regretted initially reconciling with Brown after the bust up.

London, Nov 21- Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, who has previously spoken about the abuse she and her mother suffered at the hands of their partners, is proud of singer Rihanna for coming out of her troubled relationship.

"Umbrella" hitmaker singer Rihanna had ended her relationship with Chris Brown after he assaulted her in February.

"Any time a woman frees herself from that kind of bondage and that kind of situation I am proud of that person," femalefirst. co. uk quoted Berry as saying.

Washington, Nov 21 : Rihanna has revealed that her pool boy has seen her naked five times.

The ''Russian Roulette'' singer admits: "To be honest, I''m even hotter at home, because I''m always naked there. I''m from Barbados, that''s quite normal there. My pool boy saw me naked five times already.

"At first it was so embarrassing. I always forget when he comes. I''m so confused when I have a day off, I usually sleep until noon and when I wake up, I don´t even know what day it is.

London, Nov 21 - Singer Rihanna has laughed off rumours of her dating Hollywood actor Tristan Wilds, saying that she doesn't even have his number.

"This is funny: I had a house party and you know how you hold house parties and people come over you don't even know? He came by, brought his friends and everyone was hanging out, but I don't even have his number. So I don't know how I could be dating him," contactmusic. com quoted Rihanna as saying.

The 21-year-old singer has admitted that at present she is happy with her single status.

Melbourne, Nov 21 : Sexy singer Rihanna lost her cool and went on a F-word rant when her driver got three minutes late to pick her up outside a nightclub.

"She was with a massive entourage and one was on the phone asking where he was. Suddenly Rihanna started shouting in the face of this guy, saying, ''Where the f**k is my car?''" the Daily Telegraph quoted an insider as telling the Daily Star.

London, Nov 25 - Rihanna says she is unfazed by talks that she is a bisexual -- a rumour that surfaced after saucy online pictures of the pop star with a woman friend.

Her wild pictures with women have been floating on the Internet since January this year. One picture showed Rihanna fondling the breasts of a female friend, but the 21-year-old has laughed off the snap, insisting that she just appreciates the female form, reports contactmusic. com. (IANS)

London, Nov 25 : Singer Rihanna has revealed that she has vented her emotions following her break-up with singer Chris Brown through her latest album "Rated R".

"The feelings that I went through and exactly what was going through my mind and how I felt... I really vented on this album and as I said before, all of it isn't about that specific relationship or what I went through, because that's not who I am," said Rihanna.

London, Nov 26 - Singer Rihanna will earn $500,000 to perform at a New Year's eve party in Abu Dhabi.

Femalefirst. co. uk reports that the "Umbrella" singer has been asked to sing at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi to help revellers see in 2010 in what will be her first performance in the Middle East.

London, Nov 27 : R&B singer Rihanna''s hit ‘Umbrella’ has topped a new poll of the ‘Best Pop Videos Of The Decade’.

The 2007 song received 200,000 votes in the BT Vision Music survey.

The 21-year-old singer beat the likes of Madonna, 51, and Beyonce, 28, to top the poll.

“This illustrates how popular our new young artists are,” the Daily Star quoted Lee Thompson of BT Vision as saying. (ANI)

Rihanna, set to perform on the eve of New Year in Abu Dhabi, has been urged to refrain from provocative dress during the show in tune with the society and gathering. Famous for her eye-popping costumes and provocative dress, the 21-year-old singer could have difficult time to select her dress which can suit to the occasion and to the very conservative society of Abu Dhabi.

The remake of kung-fu cult classic "The Last Dragon" may feature singer Rihanna in a kinky role.

According to the reports of dailystar.co.uk, the "Umbrella" hitmaker has apparently been cast opposite Samuel L. Jackson in the latest version of Berry Gordy's 1985 martial arts classic.

Pop singer Rihanna is going to make her debut in acting with the board game-based movie Battleship, as she has signed a deal on Monday. The movie by Universal Studios also stars Alexander Skarsgard and Taylor Kitsch.

The 22-year old singer will join the unit with Alexander Skarsgard of True Blood fame and Taylor Kitsch of Friday Night Lights fame. The shooting of the film is expected to start very soon under the direction of Peter Berg. It is expected to release in May 25, 2012.

It seems that Rihanna, the songtress has wedding plans on her mind. She plans to tie the knot with her lover Matt.

This beautiful 22 year has had her spat of nightmarish relationships. Rihanna fans would be glad to know that she has finally decided to move away from her past to start afresh. She had a horrendous relationship with Chris Brown and it was way worse than what she could ever imagine.

Rihanna is now over the Lady Gaga fashion and venturing into the new domain of a fun and frolic and it reverberates in the new music video "Only Girl (In The World)". On Wednesday the video premiered on MTV at
7:56 p. m. ET and on AOL at 8 p. m. ET.

Rihanna, the hot diva style pop singer will soon come up with her first single music Album ‘Loud’. This is expected to be out by the 16th of November according to reports.

Katy Perry and Russell Brand were declared man and wife in a Hindu ceremony held in Rajasthan on the 23rd of October. While 85 members from the couple's close friends and family were present to show their love for the couple, Rihanna, known in industry circles as the bride's best gal pal, was conspicuously missing. While Rihanna makes it to all of Katy Perry's parties held back home, she reportedly could not find the time to make it to India, the singer's professional commitments keeping her busy.

Rihanna has revealed up about her sorrow at missing her pal Kay Perry's wedding. She stated that she is flattened that I missed that,' she expressed. She will never, ever forgive herself.'

Compulsions in regards to her fresh album are said to have put the Umbrella singer from being on hand to have a good time with the duo. Showing up in to Ryan Seacrest's radio show previously this week, Rihanna exposed that she and Perry are all ready to combine up in the recording studio.

Rihanna is on cloud nine these days as her track "Only girl" is a top grosser at the Top 10 Billboard's Hot 100. Rihanna is way ahead of her contenders as she features number four in the list. Rihanna had set the stage on fire a she belted out "Loud" hit "Only girl (In the world) for Italian version of the X factor. Rihanna managed to deliver a great performance after her show at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2010 and her song managed to strike a chord with her fans. The X factor in U. S. led to food fights but in Italy her performance went on without any high voltage drama.

Singer Rihanna has said in a recent statement to the media that she will not pose nude for any magazine even if that magazine is the prestigious 'Playboy'. Confirming speculations about an offer that the singer had received from 'Playboy', Rihanna says that she had said no to the offer because she did not want to remove her clothes just for the sake of earning big money after her pictures were splashed on the cover page of a well known magazine.

You may have seen Rihanna bare it all for her music videos before, but this one has come with a difference, with the pop star reportedly drawing negative reaction from the media with the promotional shoot of her latest music album. The album has already hit stands and two singles from Rihanna's latest music album `Loud' is currently at the top of US and UK music charts. That, however, does not mean that Rihanna has put a halt to the promotional work of `Loud'.

It seems that Rihanna is growing stronger when it comes to showing her emotions in public. Experiences has made her stronger in life. Rihanna was in the spotlight last February for being beaten up by her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

Rihanna is an inspiration for young minds and the latest to join the list is Willow Smith. Willow Smith is a great admirer of the star and she has even compared herself to Rihanna. Willow Smith and Rihanna share the same stylist Mariel Haenn. In an interview to 97.9 The Box, Smith added that she thinks Rihanna hair is great and she would love to be a baby Rihanna.

American singer and songwriter Rihanna, who is busy enjoying the success of her latest music album `Loud' has yet another project in her kitty to boast about. Rihanna will next be seen on the covers of British magazine GQ in its January 2011 issue. According to reports, Rihanna's picture on the magazine's cover will be a bestseller because she apparently looks smoking hot in the pictures. Apart from the very sexy pictures, the January issue of the British GQ magazine will also feature an interview of the `Music of the Sun' hit maker.