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Post by nikkib on Oct 2, 2013 23:53:13 GMT 1
New Video: Rihanna – ‘Pour It Up’
Better late than never.
Rihanna‘s would’ve been, should’ve been hit, ‘Pour It Up’ saw its accompanying video unwrapped moments ago.
Having reached its popularity peak at the top of this year, can the clip grant the ‘Unapologetic’ cut another lease of life? You be the judge after the jump…
Like most of her performances, the video was a mucky mess.
Unnecessary and cheaper than free, the clip looked as if it was filmed on a Blackberry.
Having served up solid visuals for previous ‘Unapologetic’ singles, this not only pales in comparison, it serves as one of the model’s worst offerings yet.
For her sake, let’s hope the masses forget this after five minutes (like most of her music) in anticipation for her next McAlbum.
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Post by nikkib on Oct 4, 2013 0:42:00 GMT 1
Rihanna Slams Own Fan On Instagram
With the search for Rihanna‘s talent still on-going, recent years have seen the model command most attention via her online antics.
Indeed, between Twitter and Instagram, the 25-year-old has developed a niche for clapping back at critics – even if they happen to be fans.
The latest episode took place in the early hours of this morning in the wake of the furor caused by the star’s ‘Pour It Up’ video. See the hilarious showdown after the jump…
Funny. Though, surely we’re not alone in wondering where RiRi finds the time for all this — especially when there are vocal, etiquette, and dance classes calling her name. (Shudders at the Pinocchio whining in the ‘Pour It Up’ clip)
Still, in an era where “relatablity” outranks talent, Ms. Fenty continues to play her cards oh so right. Needless to say, somebody got check-mate’d.
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Post by nikkib on Oct 5, 2013 5:46:25 GMT 1
Rihanna Faces Caribbean ‘DanceHall Queen’ Impersonation Claims Following ‘Pour It Up’ Video
With a Platinum plaque to its name, it’s fair to say the US had fallen head over heels with Rihanna‘s ‘Pour It Up‘ well before the release of its music video, now available to enjoy here!
Alas, despite scoring many a thumbs up from many of her fans, the last few days have seen the chart topper labeled a ‘copy cat’, after some critics accused her of unfairly ‘pulling’ from Caribbean DanceHall queens to craft a video her fans have hailed ‘original’.
Indeed, much to the dismay of her fans, she has been accused of stealing ideas from Carlene, Patra and the widely known Lady Saw, Chaka Demus & Pliers to create the style employed in the music video.
Now, peep tweets and a YouTube launched by critics explaining why they believe the star has stolen from her own culture without crediting it, below…
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Post by nikkib on Oct 9, 2013 0:43:09 GMT 1
Gary Barlow: ‘I Don’t Let My Kids Watch Rihanna Or Miley Cyrus Videos’
He’s the Brit Pop icon with fan base that includes ’21‘ singer Adele and ‘Next To Me’ darling Emeli Sande.
We’re talking about Gary Barlow of course, the well loved X Factor UK judge readying the release of his fourth solo album, set for launch on November 25th.
This week, well before the LP is unveiled, he has shared his thoughts on Pop Princesses Rihanna & Miley Cyrus, revealing that he has banned his children from watching their music videos.
During an interview set up to promote the release, he shared:
“Music is an expression and an art form and however they want to express it is fine. If you don’t want to watch it or listen to it, there’s an off button. These singers are young, sexy girls – of course they are going to express themselves like that, but I don’t let my kids watch it.”
“I probably wouldn’t let them watch anything like that, it’s too sexual for them.”
#Now Playing: Beyoncé – ‘Run The World (Girls)’….
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Post by nikkib on Oct 9, 2013 23:55:46 GMT 1
Watch: Rihanna Debuts New TattooPeep this footage of ‘Winning Women’ singer Rihanna welcoming a new member to her family of tattoos this week!
Filming the experience during her recent journey to New Zealand, the ‘Styled To Rock’ star can be seen getting inked by tattoo artist Inia Taylor, opting to get it done in a fashion traditional to the country, as seen below!
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The finished product?
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Post by nikkib on Oct 11, 2013 5:26:33 GMT 1
Watch: Rihanna Performs ‘Where Have You Been’ Live In Sydney
Her discography may tell a tale of Pop perfection, but there’s no denying Rihanna is most renown for her inconsistent stage offerings.
Sometimes she’s great…sometimes she’s horrid.
So, fans will be pleased to know that Sydney showing of her ‘Diamonds World Tour’ ticked the ‘great’ box three days ago, showcasing just how enjoyable the star is to watch she truly commits to a performance.
Not sure what we mean?
An impressive Rihanna below!
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Post by nikkib on Oct 13, 2013 13:13:55 GMT 1
Rihanna Performs ‘Love Song’ Live In Sydney
Rihanna ensured Australian fans got their money’s worth last week, rocking the Allphones Arena with her long running ‘Diamonds World Tour’.
Pulling in positive reviews from left, right and center, her time at the arena brought with it stellar performances of some of her greatest hits and some many an album cut. One of these, being the Future penned ‘Love Song‘.
A seductive Riri below…
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Post by nikkib on Oct 14, 2013 21:58:09 GMT 1
Rihanna's Tweets Lead to Arrest at Thai Sex ShowThai authorities have arrested a bar owner in connection with a lewd sex show mentioned in racy tweets by pop star Rihanna during her recent trip to Thailand, officials said Monday, two weeks after an Instagram photo of Rihanna with a protected primate led to the arrest of two other men.
Officials on the island of Phuket, 420 miles south of Bangkok, said Monday the bar owner faced charges of obscenity and operating an entertainment venue without a permit. Rihanna's tweets, published on Sept. 21, described a bizarre scene at the bar:
"Either I was phuck wasted last night, or I saw a Thai woman pull a live bird,2 turtles, razors, shoot darts and ping pong, all out of her pu$$y. The birds feathers were all damp! Lol
"And THEN she tried to turn water into coke in her $!! Uhh yea, all I'm saying is water went in and soda came out! I'm traumatized!!!"
Local district chief Weera Kerdsirimongkon said the man was arrested Saturday as part of a crackdown on shows featuring naked dancers.
"Authorities found out about this bar the morning after Rihanna tweeted about it, but we were not able to catch them violating the law until Saturday night,” Weera said. “We had been waiting for them and finally caught them red-handed."
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Post by nikkib on Oct 15, 2013 1:09:40 GMT 1
Rihanna Readies Ground Breaking South African ‘Diamonds World Tour’ Gig
For South African fans of ‘Island’ sensation Rihanna, tonight will mark one of the most exciting nights the nation’s entertainment’s scene has seen the 2010 FIFA World Cup Opening Concert.
For tonight, the performer will kick off a three day long ‘Diamonds World Tour’ showing, which will see her play for an audience of 145,000 fans at the FNB and Cape Town Stadiums, forcing news outlets in the nation to bill today ‘Rihanna Day‘.
Since its March 8th launch in Buffalo, the stage show has reportedly generated $31,993,612, sure to surpass the $100 million mark before it draws to a close in New Orleans on November 15th.
Tonight, South Africa will enjoy all the performer has to offer as a live act, serving up a track list made up of her more celebrated hits to date, including 2011′s ‘We Found Love’, ‘Umbrella’ and ‘No Love Allowed‘, written by Dominican R&B sensation Elijah Blake.
Be sure to keep it locked on That Grape Juice for HQ footage pulled from the ground breaking show, in the hours to come!
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Post by nikkib on Oct 15, 2013 4:03:11 GMT 1
Chart Check: Rihanna’s ‘Loud’ Continues R&B Albums Reign
As it approaches its third birthday, Rihanna‘s fifth studio album ‘Loud’ continues to win over the hearts of British music buyers this week, as it spends its 151st non-consecutive week in the Urban Top 40!
Chart check below!
Released on November 12th 2010, the ‘Only Girl‘ fuelled release has now spent 151 weeks in the R&B Albums Chart’s Top 40, spending this week at #32, three years after peaking at #1 on the same tally!
Certified 6x Platinum in the country for sales of over 1,800,000 million units, ‘Loud‘ now sits one spot beneath Beyoncé's 2008 release ‘I Am…Sasha Fierce’, which spends it 251st week on the chart at #31, while Drake’s ‘Nothing Was the Same’ reclaims the #1 spots three weeks after its arrival- and one week after occupying the #2 position.
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Post by nikkib on Oct 15, 2013 13:46:22 GMT 1
South African Music Lovers Slam Rihanna Concert: ‘She Made Us Do All Her High Notes’
Oh no!
While her US fans may have hailed the show as one of the greatest moments in her career, South African fans who attended Rihanna‘s first ‘Diamonds World Tour’ in Johannesburg have rocked her Navy’s boat with reviews some are billing the worst of her career.
Their estimation of the show below…
Much like many a member of the general public, attendees of the show found themselves fooled- or rather fooled themselves- into buying tickets, convincing themselves that the star’s epic discography equated to her being an epic performer.
Unfortunately, as many have learned all too well over the years, that simply isn’t the case- with that discography being little consolation to any who were expecting energy, impressive vocals and the ‘wow’ factor the likes of Beyoncé serve up with ease.
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Post by nikkib on Oct 16, 2013 23:45:11 GMT 1
Hot Shot: Rihanna Unlocks ‘What Now’ Single Cover
With Beyoncé's new single reportedly touching down on December 3rd, Pop Princess Rihanna tries her luck this quarter with the release of her brand new single, ‘What Now’.
Today, in a bid to push interest towards the number, she unlocked its official artwork via her personal Instagram page!
What it looks like?
Find out below…
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Post by nikkib on Oct 17, 2013 0:32:41 GMT 1
Watch: Rihanna Performs ‘Pour It Up’ Live In Johannesburg
Two months before the reported return of her fellow chart staple Beyoncé, Rihanna saw footage from her recent ‘Diamonds World Tour’ Johannesburg gig finds its way to YouTube today!
This, much to the delight of any unable to attend the stadium affair and wanted to catch the ‘polarizing’ performance for themselves.
Consider yourselves one of those people?
‘Pour It Up‘ with the Pop Princess below!
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Post by nikkib on Oct 17, 2013 22:44:23 GMT 1
Watch: Rihanna Performs ‘Love The Way You Lie’ Live In Johannesburg
Days before it surpassed the 6 million mark in the USA, Rihanna‘s Eminem led ‘Love The Way You Lie’ found itself brought to life in Johannesburg, during the ‘We Found Love’ singer’s South African ‘Diamonds World Tour.’
Dished out with a side order of ‘Cold Case Love‘, ‘Take A Bow’ and ‘Hate That I Love You’, the performance went a long way to showcase just how moving the star can be when she’s truly ‘in’ the song’s moment, making this one our favourite pieces to come from the long running tour.
Watch below…
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Post by nikkib on Oct 18, 2013 18:24:00 GMT 1
Watch: Rihanna Performs ‘Phresh Out The Runway’ Live In Johannesburg
Weeks before the show bids adieu to the world, Rihanna‘s ‘Diamonds World Tour’ touched down in Johannesburg last week, met with mixed reviews from fans at the show and critics who caught pieces from the performance online.
Now, peep her delivery of the ‘Unapologetic’ number ‘Phresh Out the Runway’ and let us know what you made of it below.
Ready to play judge?
Put on your ‘critic cap’ and press play below…
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