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Feature: Grammy Awards 2009 Re-cap

The Grammy Awards is the music industry's biggest night. But insiders, fans and the artist community don't merely buzz about who took home the statuette for Best Pop Vocal, Duo or Group! Rat

Billboard Names Chris Brown Artist of the Year

Billboard has named its top artists of 2008, a list that's determined by album sales, digital downloads, radio airplay and Internet streams. Chris Brown led the pack yet again (he also did in 200

Rihanna Rep Clear Up Aussie Incident

Contrary to rumors spurred on by a YouTube clip, Rihanna didn't pass out after performing "Umbrella" in Australia on Thursday."It was very hot at the venue," a Rihanna rep tol

Justin Timberlake's Crew Tussle With Fan

A scuffle broke out at New York's Rainbow Bar early Saturday morning, as a fan snuck into the club's VIP area and snuck a shot of Justin Timberlake on her cell phone. The pop star's ent

Britney Wins First-Ever VMA Awards

Aside from her much-anticipated appearance opening the show a brief Rihanna introduction that drew a standing ovation Britney Spears won three Moon Men at MTV's Video Music Awards last night, inc

Live Review: Fashion Rocks - Radio City Music Hall, New York

Fashion Rocks, which effectively kicks off New York's fashion week, is in its fifth incarnation. It's a star-studded event, a gala that combines couture and pop music. This year, Stand Up 2

Chris Brown, Rihanna Launch Apartment Search

Rihanna and Chris Brown have reportedly been looking for a condo together in the Los Angeles area. According to a Star magazine story, the duo has looked at units in such hot spots as the Sierra Tower

Hot 97 Hires Perez Hilton, Announces Summer Jam Show

Hot 97 has added Perez Hilton to its morning show, giving the Hollywood-based blogger one minute to share the latest celebrity gossip. The "Hot 97 Perez Hilton Update" will air at 8 a.m. eve

Live Review: Kanye West, Rihanna - Nokia Theater, Los Angeles

At the first soldout Los Angeles stop of "The Glow in the Dark Tour," minus a big thank you, Kanye West said next to nothing to the crowd. That's because he truly doesn't have to s

Rihanna, Chris Brown Deny Romance Rumors

Chris Brown and Rihanna took Saturday's Kids' Choice Awards as a chance to deny rampant reports of a blossoming relationship between the two singers. "I won't say that we'r

Kanye West Shares Tour Itinerary

Kanye West's stacked Glow in the Dark tour (N.E.R.D., Lupe Fiasco, Rihanna say what?) has finalized its dates and venues. Twenty lucky cities will witness the bill, which jumps off in Seattle on

Winehouse and West Dominate Grammy Awards

While Amy Winehouse and Kanye West led last night's Grammy Awards in wins (five and four, respectively), neither could top Herbie Hancock's River: The Joni Letters in the album of the year c

MTV Video Music Awards: Recap

Where do we begin? Last night's less-than-thrilling and teetering on tragic MTV Video Music Awards ceremony was so flawed that it's frankly overwhelming trying to discern where it exactly we

Singles Roundup: Kanye West, Bat For Lashes, Taken by Trees, Matt & Kim

This week's roundup is all about rebellion. The city's getting sticky, and we're all bubbling up with mischievous ideas to shake us out of our summer slump. Take your cue from the lates

Listen Up! The Singles Roundup - April 13, 2007

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Mary J. Blige Dominates Billboard Music Awards

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ARTISTdirect's Exclusive Interview With Rihanna!

"So much has happened in my life, I feel like I've grown five years in a year," gushes Rihanna, the young Barbados singer whose debut single "Pon de Replay" became the summer

Rihanna Answers Her Fans' Questions!

Originally posted: August 2005Pulling inspiration from the dancehall and reggae that are embedded in the rich musical culture in Barbados, Rihanna has fused it with a fresh R&B/soul sound thatR

Chris Brown, Rihanna Reportedly Make Up In Miami

According to an Us report, Rihanna and Chris Brown have finally seen each other for the first time since the February 8 incident that left the former battered and bruised."They're together a

Chris Brown Facing Felony Charges

While he currently remains free on $50,000 bail, Chris Brown has now been charged with two felonies making criminal threats and assault likely to cause great bodily injury. According to an Associated

R&B star Rihanna has been spotted getting "pretty cosy" with actor Wilmer Valderrama

Singer Rihanna has been spotted getting "pretty cosy" with actor Wilmer Valderrama, according to UK reports.

The couple were said to have been seen "chatting and laughing" at the Geisha Hou

Rihanna is reportedly looking for a new home following her alleged assault by boyfriend Chris Brown

R&B singer Rihanna is reportedly looking for a new home, following her alleged assault by boyfriend Chris Brown.

The star has been keeping out of the spotlight since the rumoured attack

Rihanna shows off new handgun tattoo

Singer Rihanna proudly showed off the new handgun tattoo she has had etched on her ribcage.

The chart-topper flew her favourite tattoo artist BangBang over to LA from New York especially to

Rihanna's tattooist said the star's new gun tattoo represents strength and power

The 20-year-old singer recently got a gun tattoo and had it done by New York-based tattooist BangBang, who created her other tattoos - the Roman numerals on her shoulder and 'Shhh...' tattooed on h

Singer Rihanna has reportedly been getting support from Katy Perry after her alleged assault by boyfriend Chris Brown

Singer Rihanna has reportedly been getting support from Katy Perry after her alleged assault by boyfriend Chris Brown.

Katy, 24, has reportedly been there for Rihanna, 20, after the alleged

Rihanna taking a 'working vacation' in Hawaii

Pop star Rihanna is putting her recent troubles behind her and heading back into the studio.

The singer was all smiles as she arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, with a friend sparking rumours she

Rihanna toasts split from Chris Brown

Singer Rihanna is reportedly enjoying the single life again - by toasting her split from Chris Brown.

The Umbrella singer has been jetting across the US in recent weeks, and along the way h

Rihanna's father urges Chris Brown to "stop being in denial" over the alleged assault on his superstar daughter.

Rihanna's father has urged Chris Brown to "stop being in denial" over the alleged assault on his superstar daughter.

Ronald Fenty spoke out after hearing the R&B singer had pleaded not

Rihanna was all smiles as she jetted out of Barbados

Rihanna was all smiles as she jetted out of Barbados on a trip that has seen her put troubles thousands of miles behind her.

While Chris Brown was in court pleading ‘not guilty' to al

Rihanna has announced her first concert since she was allegedly beated by Chris Brown.

The Umbrella singer will perform on May 28 in Dubai, promoters have said.

“There will b

Rihanna wants police to return $1.4m jewellery

Rihanna wants the LAPD to return $1.4m-worth of jewellery that was seized as evidence the night she was allegedly attacked by Chris Brown.

In court papers filed at the Californian Superior

Rihanna is putting her recent troubles behind her by using her experiences to inspire new music

Rihanna is putting her recent troubles behind her by using her experiences to inspire new music.

Her producer Brian Kennedy Seals told People the singer has been writing songs about “

Rihanna was left with little to cover her blushes when her tiny blue mini-dress rode up as she danced on stage at a reggae concert in her native Barbados.

The Disturbia singer appeared not

Rihanna gets her rocks back

Rihanna is getting back the $1.4m in borrowed jewellery she was wearing the night she was allegedly beaten by Chris Brown.

The jewels were being held by prosecutors as evidence in the case

Rihanna's dad says Chris Brown is 'old news'

Rihanna has moved on from ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, according to her father.

Ronald Fenty, who said his daughter has barely spoken about the R'n'B singer, told a US magazine: "Chris sounds

Rihanna reunited with her former teenage sweetheart

Singer Rihanna has reunited with her former teenager sweetheart.

The Umbrella star dated Negus Sealy, 24, before she became a huge chart-topping star.

Now she has been spotted cozyi

Rihanna's much hyped comeback concert is cancelled

Rihanna's much hyped comeback concert has been cancelled.

The Umbrella singer was set to perform in the United Arab Emirates later this month but has now axed the gig.

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Rihanna in 'nude' photo scandal

Rihanna has found herself at the centre of a nude photo scandal after a series of pictures allegedly showing the R'n'B star naked hit the internet.

The six images reveal a woman showing off

Rihanna smooches at strip club

Pop star Rihanna is back to having a good time following her messy split from Chris Brown.

The R&B beauty was spotted kissing a male friend as she visited a New York City strip club, ac

Rihanna spotted kissing rapper Aubrey Graham at New York bowling alley

Rihanna is definitely over Chris Brown.

The R&B beauty was spotted kissing Canadian rapper Aubrey 'Drake' Graham at a New York City bowling alley.

The pop star stepped out with

Rapper denies dating Rihanna

Rapper Audrey "Drake" Graham has denied reports he is dating Rihanna and said they are just friends.

It was recently claimed that Rihanna was seen kissing the rapper after hanging out in Ne

Rihanna hires acting coach for movie debut

Rihanna is taking acting classes ahead of her debut movie role.

The Umbrella singer has signed up to star in new flick Personal Protection, according to US reports.

But she feels sh

Rihanna to rent luxury NYC penthouse

Pop star Rihanna is to rent a penthouse apartment in New York over the summer - which will cost a whopping $18,000 a month, it has been claimed.

The R&B singer is said to be signing a l

Rihanna's exotic dancer gift

Rihanna gave her pal a trio of exotic dancers as a birthday gift, it has been claimed.

The Umbrella star could not make stylist friend Mariel Haenn's 30th birthday party.

So she sen

Rihanna comes face to face with Chris Brown at basketball game

Rihanna came face to face with Chris Brown at the NBA finals, just days after she was ordered to testify against her ex-lover.

The two young singers ignored each other as they sat at opposi

Professor sues Rihanna over 'trespassing'

Rihanna is being sued by a UCLA professor after he alleged that the star trampled his lawn and trespassed on his property.

Christian Moeller, a neighbour of the singer, claims in a lawsuit

Alleged sex tape of Rihanna said to be a hoax

An alleged sex tape featuring singer Rihanna that surfaced on the internet is now reported to be a hoax.

Rihanna, 21, called in her lawyers over the 13-second clip that one report says "sp

R&B singer Rihanna has been working with British band Sugababes on their next album

R&B singer Rihanna has been working with British band Sugababes on their next album.

Rihanna, 21, has been helping the trio - Keisha Buchanan, 24, Amelle Berrabah, 25, and Heidi Range,

Chris Brown pleads guilty to Rihanna assault

A troubled Chris Brown was ordered to serve probation and the kind of community service that will get his "hands dirty" after he entered a guilty plea to assaulting Rihanna before a preliminary hea

Rihanna studies tattooing

Rihanna has taken up the art of tattooing.

In black evening attire, the singer appeared to pore over a tattoo that was being drawn onto a customer in a tattoo parlour in the East Village.

Rihanna will team up with five leading music stars

R&B singer Rihanna will team up with five leading music stars as she works on her "legendary" album, according to reports.

The 20-year-old star had planned to duet with her ex-boyfriend

Rihanna and Jay-Z spend up at London hot spot

Rihanna and her mentor, Jay-Z, kicked back at London's Vendome bar.

Their tab was said to reach £7,000 (US$11,540).

"They had two of the VIP booths, so all of their people coul

Rihanna's noir look steals Basterds red carpet

Rihanna adopted a regal 1950s style turban hair bun at the London premiere of Inglourious Basterds, Quentin Tarantino's new movie.

The singer, 21, channelled Hollywood noir as she strutted

Chris Brown and Rihanna 'secretly' at same hotel

Rihanna and ex-boyfriend Chris Brown have been secretly staying at the same New York hotel, according to reports.

Just days after R'n'B star Brown made a public apology for beating up his t

Rihanna's secret date at Tarantino premiere

Rihanna attended the premiere of Inglourious Basterds, and she was not alone.

The singer, who has bounced back from her relationship with Chris Brown, was accompanied by a secret date to th

Rihanna and Chris Brown did not stay together: publicist

Rihanna and Chris Brown did not stay together in a hotel, her representative said.

The singers did stay at the same New York hotel, but it was a coincidence, Rihana's publicist said.

Singer Rihanna is said to be in "total shock" by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown's video apology

Singer Rihanna is said to be in "total shock" by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown's video apology.

Chris, 20, recently made a video apologising for the incident when he was violent towards his then

Rihanna seeks to ease restrictive order on Chris Brown

Rihanna was planning to request an easing of the restraining order placed on Chris Brown at a scheduled court hearing.

She would not appear in court for Brown's formal sentencing, her atto

Rihanna asking judge to change protection order against Chris Brown.

Singer Rihanna could be getting closer to ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

The Umbrella star's lawyers will ask a judge to lift an order of protection that prevents Brown from coming within 50-yar

Rihanna will perform on the launch of the new Jay Leno Show in her first major appearance since her assault ordeal

Rihanna will perform on the launch of the new Jay Leno Show in her first major appearance since her assault ordeal.

It was recently revealed that hip hop guests including the Umbrella star,

Sean Kingston Writing Songs for Rihanna

Sean Kingston was quoted saying �Me and my producer Yankee, we cooking up some stuff,� Sean exclusively reveals. �Her people said we want some stuff for Rihanna �cause I�m from Jamaica. I got the isla

Rihanna teams up with drum and bass duo Chase & Status

Rihanna is teaming up with drum and bass duo Chase & Status for her next single.

Saul Milton, 28, one-half of the British duo, said: "We've spent the past few weeks working with Rihanna

Rihanna has enjoyed a wild night out at a New York club, according to reports

Rihanna enjoyed a wild night out at a New York club, according to US reports - even licking a DJ's face and spanking a dancer on the bottom. The Umbrella star was partying at Chelsea hotspot Pink Ele

Rihanna's much hyped comeback concert is cancelled

Rihanna's much hyped comeback concert has been cancelled.

The Umbrella singer was set to perform in the United Arab Emirates later this month but has now axed the gig.

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Rihanna in 'nude' photo scandal

Rihanna has found herself at the centre of a nude photo scandal after a series of pictures allegedly showing the R'n'B star naked hit the internet.

The six images reveal a woman showing off

Chris Brown and Rihanna 'secretly' at same hotel

Rihanna and ex-boyfriend Chris Brown have been secretly staying at the same New York hotel, according to reports.

Just days after R'n'B star Brown made a public apology for beating up his t

Rihanna's noir look steals Basterds red carpet

Rihanna adopted a regal 1950s style turban hair bun at the London premiere of Inglourious Basterds, Quentin Tarantino's new movie.

The singer, 21, channelled Hollywood noir as she strutted

Blow-by-blow account of assault on Rihanna

Newly released court documents have - literally - revealed a blow-by-blow account of Chris Brown's shocking assault on ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

A police officer's report from the night the R&

Rihanna calls Jessica Biel to kill Timberlake tale

Rihanna has phoned Jessica Biel to hose down rumours that she and Justin Timberlake are lovers.

A friend said: "Rihanna doesn't want to be pegged a homewrecker. She loves Justin, but only a

Rihanna's Russian Roulette

Superstar Rihanna released Russian Roulette, a new single that premiered on her website overnight.

The release is the first since February, when Rihanna was assaulted by Chris Brown, her ex

Wrestler claims Rihanna cover a rip-off

An extreme wrestler has laid into pop princess Rihanna, alleging she lifted ideas from his album cover for her new release.

Earlier, Rihanna's jaw-dropping barbed wire outfit appeared on th

Rihanna breaks her silence over Chris Brown attack

Rihanna has spoken for the first time about being attacked by Chris Brown, admitting: "He was definitely my first big love."

The Umbrella star, giving her first interview about the attack,

Rihanna admits feeling "embarrassed" at falling in love with abuser

Rihanna welled up as she told of her "embarrassment" at falling for a man who beat her.

In her first TV interview about Chris Brown's attack, the Umbrella star spoke of her irrational feeli

Chris Brown had 'no soul in his eyes' when he beat Rihanna

Chris Brown had "no soul in his eyes" when he attacked then-girlfriend, Rihanna, she revealed.

The Umbrella star said Brown appeared inhuman during the vicious assault.

As she descr

Rihanna 'watched her father beat her mother'

Rihanna admitted that she watched her father beat her mother as she was growing up - and vowed never to date an abusive man.

The 21-year-old singer told ABC: "I'd be beating on my dad's leg

Rihanna claims her TV tell-all is 'helping save lives'

Brave Rihanna insists that her decision to open up about her attack at the hands of ex-love Chris Brown is 'actually helping save lives'.

The singer told TV host Alexa Chung that a motivati

Rihanna flies mum and gran to awards show

Rihanna shelled out more than US$50,000 to fly her mum and gran to an awards ceremony in New York.

The Umbrella singer wanted the pair by her side as she picked up the Woman of the Year awa

Rihanna's new album includes song about Chris Brown

Rihanna is using her abundant creative talents to bring domestic violence into the open.

She has bravely spoken about her own experience of assault to the world in an interview with Diane

Singer Rihanna has praised Britain as being the most-inspiring country in the world

Singer Rihanna has praised Britain as being the most-inspiring country in the world.

The 21-year-old beauty will soon launch her new album Rated R in a comeback gig in Brixton in London and

Singer Rihanna has said it was 'therapeutic' to talk about her experiences on her new tracks

Singer Rihanna has said it was 'therapeutic' to talk about her experiences on her new tracks.

The 21-year-old beauty's new album Rated R is her first since her assault ordeal with ex-boyfri

Rihanna recently performed a 45-minute medley of her hits at a gig in London and was joined by surprise guest Jay-Z

Rihanna recently performed a 45-minute medley of her hits at a gig in London and was joined by surprise guest Jay-Z.

The 21-year-old beauty performed at the Brixton Academy in south London

Rihanna burns up the Brixton Academy

Rihanna set the London Brixton Academy on fire with her first gig since she was assaulted by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

The Umbrella singer is set to release her fourth album, Rated R, and o

Rihanna reportedly wants to go for a different direction with her music and head into rock

Rihanna reportedly wants to go for a different direction with her music and head into rock.

The 21-year-old star recently made a return to music with a performance at Brixton Academy in Lon

Rihanna dating Tristan Wilds, it is claimed

Rihanna is said to be secretly dating The Wire actor, Tristan Wilds.

The Umbrella singer showed off the screen hunk - who also appears in TV show 90210 - at a party in her Los Angeles home

Singer Rihanna furious with late driver

Singer Rihanna was said to be fuming when her driver arrived three minutes late to pick her up from a London club.

The 21-year-old singer was waiting at the back door of a VIP club when she

Rihanna's bedroom specs

Sultry singer Rihanna has emerged from the dark chapter of Chris Brown's assault to ponder what it is she wants from a new lover.

Rihanna, who is about to release her fourth album, said her

Rihanna's naked and bad days

Rihanna loves to get back to basics when she returns to her homeland of Barbados.

"To be honest, I'm even hotter at home, because I'm always naked there. I'm from Barbados, that's quite no

Singer Rihanna said people didn't take her seriously when she first signed her record deal

Singer Rihanna said people didn't take her seriously when she first signed her record deal as they thought she has given boss Jay-Z a sexual favour to secure the deal.

The 21-year-old Bajan

Russian Roulette singer Rihanna has said she doesn't find working out on her own 'much fun'

Russian Roulette singer Rihanna has said she doesn't find working out on her own 'much fun'.

The 21-year-old, who is currently promoting her new album Rated R, admitted that she has to work

Rihanna adresses backlash of Chris Brown supporters

Chris Brown supporters who flocked to the internet after Rihanna's tell-all interview have angered the sultry songstress.

Rihanna - who in a bid to help other young women told Diane Sawyer

Rihanna to be paid $500,000 for New Year's Eve gig in Middle East

Rihanna will celebrate the new year in style - with a $500,000 paycheck.

The R&B star is being paid to perform at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, her first-ever gig in the Middl

Rihanna likes things a 'little twisted'

Singer Rihanna said she likes things a "little twisted" and likes playing with her image.

The 21-year-old star is jetting around the world to promote her new album Rated R and admitted to T

Rihanna's former landlord suing neighbour after his 'behaviour' caused star to move

Rihanna's former landlord is suing a neighbour after his 'behaviour' caused the star to move out.

The 21-year-old star was renting a house off landlord Stephan Yacobian in LA earlier this y