60 SECONDS: Rihanna
Why was Umbrella so popular?
It has a very original sound and people like new, fresh songs. It might also have had to do with the horrible weather in Britain.
What’s your favourite thing about Britain?
I found some great West Indian restaurants in London and I like going to Topshop and Selfridges. I haven’t been to Topshop yet on this trip but I’ve bought a Stella McCartney bag from Selfridges.
Are you looking forward to your UK tour?
Yes I can’t wait. I love performing in the UK. The fans are great. They are super energetic and come out to have a good time. the shows are always full.
Continue reading to see if Rihanna’s ever shoplifted, what’s her most expensive item she’s ever bought, and her philosophy on life…
What was the worst gig you’ve done?
There was a gig in Canada where a fight broke out in the crowd. It was a difficult one because the weather was horrible, my dancers couldn’t even go on the stage because it was so slippery. The stage was extremely wet. It was a lot to deal with.
The single is called Shut Up And Drive. When was the last time you got a parking ticket?
I’ve never got one. I’m a great driver. I passed my test first time. I haven’t had time to buy a car yet though.
The album is called Good Girl Gone Bad. What’s the worst thing you’ve done?
I went with some friends to a strip club not too long ago. I went because I was very curious. I didn’t learn any dancing tips. I was very weirded out. It wasn’t my cup of tea. I’ve been reading some film scripts so I had to go to see what it’s like.
Are you going to be playing a stripper?
[Appalled] No, no, no.
Have you ever shoplifted anything?
No way. I’ve never been tempted either.
Has being so good looking ever caused you any problems?
Definitely. When I was in school I had a lot of jealousy. I lost a lot of my friends through jealousy when I won a beauty pageant. When I signed to my record label it got worse. People were very envious.
Do you have any friends left from school?
Definitely, I have a lot. I just lost some of the friends. The best ones have stayed with me.
Have you always been so good looking?
I had acne at one point in my teenage years. I would advise people with acne to use Proactive. It worked for me.
You got your big break singing for producer Evan Rogers. What did you sing?
I sang Emotions by Destiny’s Child and Hero by Mariah Carey. I’ve met Beyoncé and Mariah since. They were lovely, very pleasant.
What’s your favourite item of clothing?
I have a python bag from Chanel. It’s the most expensive item that I’ve ever bought. It was $6,000 (£3,000). I take it everywhere I go.
What do you miss about not being in Barbados?
I miss my culture, my friends, my family, the food… I hardly ever get to go back. The last time I was there was December. It’s easy to get homesick for Barbados when you’re in London and it’s raining. I got quite homesick earlier today. I won’t be going back until Christmas.
Do you have a philosophy of life?
Karma is a bitch. There’s good karma and bad karma. You do things sometimes without realising it’s bad until it comes back. I have definitely been on the receiving end of that. I can’t tell you a specific time of when that’s happened but I’ve experienced it.
Who was your favourite member of the Spice Girls?
Mel B. I love her. I met her at the Beckham’s party in LA. We didn’t chat much, we were just hanging out. It was so exciting to meet her. She is absolutely beautiful. I would love to see them on their reunion tour. When I was little I had the Spice Girls dolls and stickers, all that fun stuff. My favourite song was Wannabe.
Will you be doing a cover version on your tour?
No, hahaha.
Do you really like cricket?
I like going to the cricket and partying in the stands more than watching it. It’s been a while since I’ve gone though, not since I left Barbados.
Have you ever done a really loud fart in public?
No. I had someone do that sitting next to me and it was the most embarrassing thing. We were sitting in a car too which makes it worse. You’re trapped.
Have you got any pets?
I have two turtles in Barbados. One I’ve had since I was 11, the other is very young, a baby. They’re called Charley and Charley.
Don’t they get confused?
No, that’s just our name for them.
If they could talk to you, what would they say?
I don’t know.
Do you pick your nose when you think no one’s looking?
No, I always do it first thing in the morning in the bathroom just to get it over with.
SOURCE: Metro.co.uk
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1 opinion for 60 SECONDS: Rihanna
javi
Sep 1, 2007 at 1:12 pm
eres la mejor
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