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Post by nikkib on Dec 17, 2012 16:12:42 GMT 1
'Stay': Rihanna Lands 24th UK Top Ten SingleIn what boils down to her team's ability to spot hits, the last four years have seen Rihanna secure an installed- and times inactive- audience across the globe, willing and ready to purchase whatever she releases, if pushed well enough. Though the same undying support hasnft translated into album sales, it has made it impossible for the star to get through a campaign without scoring multiple singles successes, a fact proved time and time again with every Top Ten smash she has scored since 2007's 'Umbrella'. So it should come as little surprise then, that one week after performing the number on 'The X Factor UK', her single 'Stay' has stormed the UK charts- landing her 24th Top Ten single in the country. Details belowc Debuting at #6, 'Stay' sits one spot above its older sister 'Diamonds' which now spends its 11th week in the Top Ten. Meanwhile, on the Urban Chart, 'Stay' sits pretty at #2 while 'Diamonds' sits one spot below, both songs outsold by Will.i.am's 'Scream & Shout' Britney Spears collabo which holds court at #1. On an album's front, 'Unapologetic' slips one spot to #7, while her 2010 LP 'Loud' rises 19 spots to claim the #100 spot, 109 weeks after its 'Only Girl In The World' driven debut. However, in what we'd say comes as the best piece of news, her 2011 smash hit 'We Found Love' rose 45 spots in the last seven days- generated by its appearance during her 'X Factor' set. She Is Diva.
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Post by nikkib on Dec 18, 2012 16:19:24 GMT 1
Rihanna 's 'Loud Tour' Live at the O2 2012 (Full Concert) 2.bp.blogspot.com/-hY7-C8fTxMc/UMuDOore5FI/AAAAAAAAnCM/jFOVeu2r4Bk/s1600/62.jpg[/img]
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Post by nikkib on Dec 19, 2012 15:37:51 GMT 1
Rihanna Crowned ‘Rock Star Of The Year’ Via She Is Diva: She’s the Pop wild child who loves to shock, and today saw ‘Styled To Rock‘ star Rihanna awarded for her outlandish efforts. Crowned MTV’s ‘Rockstar Of The Year’, the Island siren secured the title less than a month after the release of her smash hit album, ‘Unapologetic’. On the singer, MTV shared: In 2009, when Rihanna declared “I’m a rock star,” it seemed like a stretch (even if she did get Slash and Travis Barker to give her a few pointers on the subject). After all, though she’d recently dirtied up her image with the Rated R album, RihRih was still the girl best known for songs like “Umbrella,” “SOS” and “Pon de Replay” … three hits that, while omnipresent, rocked about as hard as Death Cab For Cutie at an NPR convention. Fast forward three years, however, and that statement seems strangely prescient. Because at the end of 2012, Rihanna is basically the last rock star standing. This was, of course, due in no small part to the continued de-fanging of rock itself (the year’s biggest-selling bands? Mumford & Sons and Fun.), though really, over the past 12 months, Rihanna has given the Axls and Diamond Daves a genuine run for their money. Hers was a year of audacious attitude, salacious singles, extreme excess and downright defiant deeds … she did what she wanted, with whomever she wanted, and didn’t give a single, solitary f— about any of it. She flaunted her blunt-rolling abilities, posed nude more times than we can possibly count, re-connected with her controversial ex and led 150 journalists on a seven-day death-march around the globe. Shoot, she even found time to release Unapologetic, an album that, in hindsight, seems like a mission statement. In short, while so many shrank from the spotlight, in 2012, Rihanna not only embraced it, she bent it over and made it her pregnant dog. They say that being a rock star is all in the attitude, and if that truly is the case, well, then there was no one who flashed more attitude (amongst other things) than she did. Which is why she stood head and shoulders above everyone else. She rang in the year riding high with “We Found Love,” which dominated the tail-end of 2011, and held firm for the first part of this year (the song was #1 on the Hot 100 for the last 8 weeks of ’11, then returned to the top spot for two more weeks in January ’12). That was due, in part, to theaccompanying video, a over-the-top ode to booze and pills that packed more visceral thrills than anything Gaga or Katy could have cooked up, not to mention any so-called rock act. She’d release less scandalous singles, too — compared to “We Found Love,” ”Diamonds” is downright demure — though her decision to drop a remix of ”Birthday Cake,”featuring former flame Chris Brown (who, you are probably aware, plead guilty to assaulting her in 2009) certainly shocked folks more than a few scenes of smoking pot. With that move, Rihanna served notice that she would defiantly be doing things on her terms, and though she and Brown would publically denythey were once again an item, their respective Instagram accountscertainly suggested otherwise. In fact, Rihanna seemed to delight in tweaking her detractors, publically embracing Brown at the Video Music Awards, and making their relationship a central theme on herUnapologetic album … most notably, the bold duet “Nobody’s Business,” which featured the pair cooing lines like “You’ll always be my boy, I’ll always be your girl” and “Your love is infectious, let’s make out in this Lexus.” The message was undeniably clear: I don’t care what you think. In a lot of ways, that proved to be Rihanna’s motto for the year. She posted photos of herself exhaling thick plumes of (supposedly) marijuana smoke on her Instagram, posed nearly nude on the cover of Esquire (and just as nearly nude on the cover of Unapologetic) and added to her impressive tattoo collection with a large portrait of the goddess Isis beneath her breasts. Oh, and then she organized the whirlwind “777 Tour,” which was marred by lengthy delays, open revolts by the assembled journalists and complete lack of access to the star herself (of course, at the conclusion of the trip, Rih declared ”I’d do this again.”) And sure, you could chalk all of that up to bad behavior or unchecked attitude, but aren’t both of those things essential parts of being a real rock star? Compare everything Rihanna did over the past 12 months to any of her contemporaries, and see if you can find anyone who comes close to matching her resume. In a time when a star’s every move is covered and analyzed, Rih didn’t shy away from expressing herself, acting out, getting loud or living her life … she may not be Axl Rose, but she’s the closest thing we’ve got to him. And while that fact might be depressing to some, consider this: Rihanna went from squeaky clean pop star to down and dirty Rock Star in just three short years. At this point, the sky truly is the limit.” Source.
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Post by nikkib on Dec 20, 2012 15:32:52 GMT 1
Controversial: Rihanna’s ‘Diamonds’ Spends 11th Week Atop US R&B ChartWhat a tangled web the chart system weaves. For, in what some might put down to ignorance, chart systems the world over still seem to be under the impression that ‘black’ acts fall under the umbrella of ’urban’ by default….even when those acts aren’t supported by urban radio. Now, by way of this controversial system, Def Jam singer Rihanna has spent her 11th week atop Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart with her Pop number, ‘Diamonds’. Full story below… Despite technically being a Pop cut and receiving little support from R&B radio outlets upon release, ‘Diamonds’ now spends its 11th week atop the nation’s US R&B tally, by way of- as uncomfortable as this is to say- her race. A fact that oft plays to the advantage of performers who lend to both generes, the inaccurate addition of songs like ‘Diamonds’ on urban charts has ensured that genuine R&B numbers are refused entry to #1, as they aren’t afforded the Top 40 airplay Rihanna‘s star power gives her no choice but to enjoy. This, sees R&B acts forced to compete with songs that are A. not of the same genre and B. given endless promotional platforms- especially if these songs tick today’s EDM box. On the matter, ‘Disparate Youth‘ singer Santigold said the following when her 2008 single ‘Lights Out’ was made available on iTunes’ ‘Hip Hop/R&B’ chart: “It’s racist. It’s totally racist. Everyone is just so shocked that I don’t like R&B. Why does R&B keep coming into my interviews? It’s pissing me off. I didn’t grow up as a big fan of R&B and, like, what is the big shocker? It’s stupid.”Here’s hoping coming years will see the industry categorize songs according to their genre, and not by the skin tone of the act behind them. ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Dec 20, 2012 15:41:14 GMT 1
Hot Shots: Rihanna Strips Down In BarbadosPeep these pics of ‘Thug In My Life‘ singer Rihanna, enjoying time away from work in her beloved Barbados. Stripped down and in the company of friends, the star was spotted at the Cove Springs Villa yesterday afternoon where she spent the day with gal pal Mellisa Forde, hours before her new LP ‘Unapologetic‘ hits sales of 1 million copies worldwide . More from the Island beauty below… ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Dec 20, 2012 16:16:19 GMT 1
Rihanna Performance on 'The Voice' Finale
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Post by nikkib on Dec 23, 2012 1:54:21 GMT 1
eStayf: Rihanna Edges Closer To UK #1 / Set To Match Rita Ora RecordIt may have taken seven years, but Rihanna consistency as an entertainer reached all new heights this year- upon the launch of her new album eUnapologetice. Of course, while her voice still holds the goat like twang that has us begging for Beyoncees return, it seems her flawless performance at the eX Factor UKf two weeks ago is paying off in ways not even she could have imagined. Details belowc After reaching #6 on the UK Singles Chart last week, this Sunday is set to see her moving number eStaye hit the Top 4, marking her latest Top 5 release in the country. If she succeeds in reaching #1, she will match Rita Oraes record for being the only Roc Nation act to score two or more UK #1s this year, after all three of the latterfs launch singles reached the top spot less than six months after each other. Whatfs more impressive however, is that it will mark the singerfs first time in the Top 5 with a solo ballad since 2009Œs eRussian Roulettef and will undoubtedly help push sales of its supporting album, which now sits with sales of 1 million units sold worldwide, despite under performing in the US. Spawning the cuts eDiamondse, ePour It Upf and the Elijah Blake written, eNo Love Allowede, eUnapologeticf will be supported by a 2013 stadium tour put on by the singer, billedc the eDiamonds World Toure. However, in the event you donft feel like wasting your money on that show, February 2013 will see her idol Beyonce grace the Superbowl Halftime show in support of her fifth studio album. Check her out in action below: Source.ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Dec 23, 2012 2:02:58 GMT 1
Rihanna Tops Radio Songs Chart With 139 Million ImpressionsAll criticism aside, one can’t deny Rihanna‘s ear for a smash hit. The very reason her ‘reign’ has lasted as long as it has, her ability to spot and record high end Pop tunes has seen her not only a secure the ear of casual listeners the world over, but also ensure her music stays getting spins on radio. However, just in case you weren’t aware of how powerful her radio reign is, this week saw light shed on just how her new single ‘Diamonds‘ has enjoyed its record breaking chart run. In the last week alone, ‘Diamonds‘ has enjoyed a radio audience impressions of 139 million in the US alone, helping the song top the Radio Songs chart for a third week. Giving audiences no choice butto get into the Sia produced jam, its winning streak on the radio also explains its current dominance on Billboard’s R&B tally, where it faces little to no competition from R&B entertainers without the benefit of these impressions. For, as what should be pretty obvious already, the bulk of ‘Diamonds’ sales would have stemmed from the push ‘Pop’ , and not ‘Urban’, outlets have given it, which makes topping R&B tallies a walk in the park for star- but a commercial hell for its genuine acts. Buy ‘Diamonds’ here!
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Post by nikkib on Dec 23, 2012 2:11:22 GMT 1
Finally: Rihanna’s ‘Unapologetic’ Brings In A Million It may have taken her a sweet minute, but Rihanna‘s new LP ‘Unapologetic‘ has finally hit sales of 1 million units worldwide. Wanna know just how much she sold though? Details below… Still unable to match feats landed by Taylor Swift, Drake and Lady GaGa, Rihanna‘s latest offering now holds at court at the 1,245,000 copies sold figure. A little ‘slim’, considering the LP has now been out for a total of four weeks and is yet to move 600,000 copies in the United States despite record breaking successes boasted by its launch cut, ‘Diamonds’ and its follow up ‘Stay’ which is set to enter the UK Top 5 this Sunday. Likely to hit the 2 million units sold mark by the middle of 2013, the project’s global run will undoubtedly intensify with the arrival of the singer’s forthcoming ‘Diamonds‘ tour, which kicks off March 8th and will see her grace both stadiums and arenas in aid of the LP. Unfortunately, if its US record is anything to go by, it’ll be a long time before it enjoys Platinum certification there with her sales percentages decreasing week by week, selling less copies in one month than Lady GaGa’s ‘Born This Way‘ moved at full price, in a single week. ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Dec 23, 2012 2:18:03 GMT 1
Hot Shots: Rihanna Christmas Shops In BarbadosPeep these snaps of former Beyonce impersonator Rihanna out and about in Barbados. Back home to celebrate Christmas, the singer sparked a frenzy when she stepped out to shop in Bridgetown, mobbed by adoring fans before walking into Tropicana Jewellers, clearly overwhelmed by the insanity around her. Rocking a Chanel bag, the goat herderfs worst nightmare hit the scene hours before her eUnapologetice cut eStayf enters the UK Top 5, making her the second ROC act to nab two or more UK Top 5Œs after eRadiactivee singer, Rita Ora. More belowc ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Dec 23, 2012 13:45:47 GMT 1
Hot Shot: Rihanna Flaunts ‘Ass’ets In BarbadosUS sales on the low? Run out of gimmicks? The above are problems we’re sure Pop sensation Rihanna found herself faced with last night, prompting her to share this attention seeking snap. Showcasing her inner and ever present exhibitionist, the ‘No Love Allowed’ singer took the pic during her trip to Barbados, where she is believed to be spending Christmas with her family. However, one wouldn’t have guessed it judging from this snap, which marks the latest ‘nude’ from the star- following her recent spread for GQ Magazine and the artwork for her new LP, ‘Unapologetic‘. ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Dec 25, 2012 9:16:16 GMT 1
She Is Diva: Rihanna Donates $1.75 Million To ‘Queen Elizabeth’ Hospital Rihanna is one generous gal. Yeah, in her latest bid to honor her home nation of Barbados and the legacy of her grandparents, the singer donated $1.75 million worth of equipment to Barbados’ ‘Queen Elizabeth Hospital’.
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Post by nikkib on Dec 25, 2012 10:10:41 GMT 1
‘Scream & Stay’: Britney Spears & Rihanna Dominate UK R&B Chart Elsewhere on the charts, Rihanna‘s ‘Stay‘ comes in at #2 on an R&B tip, while her Platinum single ‘Diamonds’ snaps at its heels at #3. Meanwhile, on the ‘main’ chart, ‘Stay’ sits at #4- making her the second Roc Nation act to score two or more UK Top 5 singles from an album released this year, after ‘Crazy Girl’ singer, Rita Ora. ThatGrapeJuice
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Post by nikkib on Dec 25, 2012 10:14:42 GMT 1
Report: Rihanna Fan Breaks Into Singer’s Villa If reports published this morning are anything to go by, Pop sensation Rihanna is on high alert today after a member of her fan base, ‘The Navy’, gained entry into the Cove Springs Villa in Barbados, where she is currently spending her Christmas vacation.
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Post by nikkib on Dec 25, 2012 10:20:52 GMT 1
Rihanna’s Diamonds Certified Platinum In UK ;D ‘We’re beautiful like Diamonds in the sky!’.Christmas came early for Pop fashionista Rihanna last night, one month after the arrival of her new album ‘Unapologetic‘ and its mid tempo lead single, ‘Diamonds‘. Want to know what the good news is? We’ve got you below…. After her ‘Stay‘ jam hit #4 in the UK last night, it became her 20th Top 5 in the nation. Sort of epic, considering the fact her chart run began just seven years, and now surpasses those held by entertainers with careers twice as long. Pon De Replay – #2 SOS – #2 Unfaithful – #2 Umbrella – #1 Shut Up & Drive – #5 Don’t Stop the Music – #4 Take a Bow – #1 Disturbia – #3 Live Your Life – #2 Run This Town – #1 Russian Roulette – #2 Rude Boy – #2 Love The Way You Lie – #2 Only Girl (In The World) – #1 What’s My Name – #1 S&M – #3 We Found Love – #1 Princess of China – #4 Diamonds – #1 Stay – #4 Oh, and it gets better. With sales of 610, 447 in the country, her 19th Top 5 ‘Diamonds’ has now been awarded Platinum certification by the British Phonographic Industry after it debuted at #1, shortly after its supporting album surpassed sales of 1 million copies worldwide. ThatGrapeJuice
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