Rihanna was a show stopper at the 2008 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, La. Guess who was there to see all? ME!! Yes, your girl was right there to catch her show live and in person. I was definitely looking forward to seeing her rock the stage and she did just that.
Hitting the stage in a adorable lace party-style dress and lace gloves, Rihanna performed her big hits from “Pon De Replay” to “Umbrella.” She even had a break were she sung some of her favorite hits from M.I.A. and Lauryn Hill, which did very well. As you can see in the pictures above, she rocked out tossing her hair and kicking up her lace-up boots.
I was very impressed and a bit shocked that her set was shorter than I thought. I’ll be posting videos of her actual performance, so look out for those!
This girl is so stylish she even looks photo-shoot-ready when she’s running errands. And Rihanna was spotted out and about yesterday in West Hollywood.
Rihanna was joined by a few gal pals as she enjoyed some time off from her usual promotional and performing duties (over the weekend she sang two songs for Pete Wentz’s FNMTV show). And she looked adorable in a black top with matching skirt and a pair of serious black leather boots.
Dizzee Rascal is celebrating a number one single in the UK this week, but that’s not all - he also has plans for another high-profile collaboration, following his partnership with Calvin Harris on the track Dance Wiv Me.
“I wouldn’t mind sorting out a collaboration with Rihanna.” The UK rapper told the Daily star. “I’ve met her once and she’s nice, man.”
Rascal also went on to deny claims that he sold-out by recording ‘Dance Wiv Me’, “Some people might see this as me selling out but no way. Every track I write I try to make different from the last and as my profile has risen with all the festivals and live shows I’ve done, I’ve wanted to experiment more.”
“My audience has got more diverse, which I love. I’ve even started seeing teenyboppers in the front rows.” Says Dizzee. “Experimenting with dance music is a good way for British rappers to get on the radio and into the charts.”
Rihanna sat down with the ladies from The View in Las Vegas on Monday morning. Co-host Sherri Shepherd got right to the point and asked Rihanna what was going on with her and hottie Chris Brown. Rihanna giggled and replied, “We hang out a lot. We’re very close. He’s an amazing person but we are not dating. We’re very close friends, though. Very, very close.”
Co-host Whoopi Goldberg then proceeded to ask what the difference was between dating someone and being a close friend. Rihanna said, “There’s a very big difference. I think you know!”
When asked about her tattoos, Rihanna explained the new one on her left shoulder: “They’re Roman numerals. Me and my best friend got the same thing. It’s her DOB (date of birth) and she has mine.”
Continue reading to see her performance of “Take a Bow”…
Rihanna teamed up again live on FNMTV with Maroon 5 with the remix to “If I Never I See Your Face Again.” They rocked it out live, bringing that great chemistry to big stage! She definitely held her own with Adam Levine. Watch how she gives him this adorable look at about the 2:00 mark over her shoulder…She is working it! Love love love the blue dress, she looks great in bright colors.
Continue reading to see her performance of “Take a Bow”
Rihanna and Chris Brown chose their words wisely as they hit the red carpet separately at the 2008 BET Awards and Kevin Frazier talked to them about their relationship. Chris Brown is definitely more open than Rihanna, he is less coy about the budding relationship as Rihanna tries so hard to deflect with quick answers…
What do you think? Do you believe them or are you more sure they are a happy couple?
Rihanna performed her Summer hit “Take a Bow” on the 2008 BET Awards, she worked a black glam meets rocker look. She did a good job on the vocals and if you watch closely you’ll catch a shot of “good friend” Chris Brown singing along with the song! How cute is that? That sat together in the audience as well.
How do think she did on the show? Post your comments!!
Rihanna shined in yellow at the BET Awards on June 24th where she was nominated for Best Female R&B Artist. She also performed her newest hit “Take a Bow.”
Rihanna definitely stood out in the crowd by dropping her rocker threads for the night and glided down the red carpet with her Giambattista Valli yellow ruffle maxi dress. She does keep with her trend of being bold with the summery bright color and teaming it with a dramatic lavender lip.
Despite walking the red carpet separately, Chris Brown and sat right next to her through out the show, even singing along as she performed. She also sheered him on as he performed his hit “Take You Down” which feature a steamy dance break with mutual friend and R&B starlet Ciara.
Continue reading to see more arrival pictures and stills from the show…
Rihanna has set the record straight about her rumored upcoming acting gig in the movie version os “Mama Black Widow” and says it’s not true! In the interview with MTV New’s Sway, she says she has no idea how the rumor started. It happens, Robin Thicke was listed as playing “Vanilla” in Stomp the Yard, and well we know that was nowhere near true.
However acting is still on her radar, but we’ll have to wait to see her on the big screen for a while.
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