>> Chris Brwon performed at Chastain in Atlanta on Saturday night. Afterwards, he and his BFF Rihanna made the rounds of all hawt clubs, including the Velvet Room, Opera and Club Miami. My photographer Freddy O caught up with the star crossed lovers at Club Miami. He said he told Rihanna that we here at Sandrarose.com love her and appreciate what she’s done to turn the music industry around. Fred said her only response was to smile. Where’s the gratitude? Anyway, once inside the club, Fred was allowed to take all the pics he wanted of CB - but not Rihanna. Not to be outdone, Fred patiently waited for them to leave and then got the “money shots” of the couple strolling to their car.
>> Dizzee Rascal is celebrating a numer 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."
>> There's actually a list called "The 16 Sexiest Black Women Alive." And "TV One Access" will be counting down the names on the list. But here's the headline: Oscar-winner Halle Berry takes the top slot. The program will debut at 2 p.m. Sunday on cable channel TV One. Doing the counting down will be co-host Jamal Munnerlyn and guest co-host Tatyana Ali. The sexiest list also includes model/host Tyra Banks, singer Alicia Keys and "Deja Vu" star Paula Patton. There are other categories, such as "sexiest athletes" and "sexiest sense of style." Michelle Obama, wife of Sen. Barack Obama, receives a special mention for "quintessential complete package." Wouldn't you like to know what she thinks of that? "TV One Access" didn't mention Oprah Winfrey -- proving that you can't be on every list. But wait ... "The women selected as our 16 sexiest black women aren't just pretty faces," said Monique Chenault, senior producer of "TV One Access." "Each one of them is uniquely talented, strong-minded and self-assured. Now what could be sexier than that?" Is strong-minded and self-assured are the keys, where's Oprah? Here's the list of the "16 Sexiest Black Women Alive":
16. Alek Wek 15. Beverly Johnson 14. Tyra Banks 13. Alicia Keys 12. Jada Pinkett Smith 11. Janet Jackson 10. Vanessa Williams 9. Iman 8. Angela Bassett 7. Lauren London 6. Paula Patton 5. Rihanna 4. Naomi Campbell 3. Beyonce 2. Gabrielle Union 1. Halle Berry
>> Rihanna dons a strange feathery headpiece as she continues to shoot her new “Disturbia” music video in Los Angeles on Monday. In another strange (but very hot) outfit, the 20-year-old Barbadian beauty wore tattered pieces of tartan in various colors, fishnet stockings and bright red pumps. This video is shaping up to be another hot hot hit! “Disturbia” was co-written and feautres background vocals by boyfriend Chris Brown. The director of the music video is famed photographer/director David LaChapelle.
>> Here is a picture of Rihanna on the set of Disturbia, the video was filmed on June 29th 2008 and was directed by David LaChapelle, who is famous for working with Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez and Christina Aguilera.
>> Rihanna goes shopping with her mother Monica and her assistant, June 19, 2008. First they went to the japanese clothing store BAPE and after to a store called Opening Ceremony.
>> Chris Brown has admitted his relationship with Rihanna is "growing". Chris has opened up about his blossoming romance with the 'Umbrella' singer, revealing his mother Joyce has bonded with 20-year-old Rihanna. Chris said: "Our relationship is growing. We started off as friends and we're getting a little bit closer now. My mom is real cool about it all. They both have light skin with green eyes, so? "But I don't want to let down all my girlfriends, so all the ladies out there, I still love y'all!" The 19-year-old singer - who was spotted kissing Rihanna in a fast food restaurant last month - dismissed claims they were "friends with benefits", insisting that would make their relationship sound "cheap".
>> Thursday, June 26, 2008, Rihanna and Chris Brown buy groceries at a supermarket in West Hollywood. The pair, who are rumored to be dating, did not walk next to each other. (+ 8)
>> Rihanna spent some quality time at AT&T blue room radio to talk about the Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded album. Tune in to AT&T blue room radio this Saturday to here all 3 new tracks from the album and her insights on life, love, and her thoughts for her next album. Log on to attblueroom.com/music, click on the AT&T blue room radio "listen live" button, then choose "HITS" on the navigation bar this Saturday 6/28 as Rihanna takes you through the hot new songs from Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded!
>> In a recent interview, the 'Umbrella' hit maker dished out her 'Mama Black Widow' casting speculation claiming that it is merely a rumour. Rihanna has grown to be one of the successful R 'n' B stars of today with hit songs like "SOS", "Umbrella" and "Don't Stop the Music". It is no wonder that buzzes keep on hovering around her. And, sure is when there was a say that the songstress is heading to the movie biz by landing a role opposite Mos Def in "Mama Black Widow", the media went frenzy over it. But, what the Barbadian singer really has to say about it? Talking to MTV, the 20-year-old was quick to come with a denial over her involvement with the Muse Productions' drama. When asked about the matter, she insisted that it was merely a rumour and she herself was surprised by the outing of the news. "No, that's a rumour," claimed the singer who is associated with R 'n' B hunk Chris Brown. "I don't know how people came up with that." Nevertheless, in the taped interview which can be seen below, Rihanna didn't close the door on the possibility to appear on the big screen stating that she is pretty much interested with the thought, though she won't do it with "Widow". Back in May, Rihanna has been rumoured to be touted to play the troubled and tragic sister of Otis Tilson, Carol, in a movie adaptation of Robert "Iceberg Slim" Beck's 1969 novel which tells the story of a man's struggle to keep his family intact as they live their new life in the ghettoized black underworld of Chicago during the 1930s. The movie stars Def, Kerry Washington and Macy Gray. It is scheduled to begin filming under the direction of Darren Grant with the script from Will De Los Santos in fall 2008 to be released in 2009.
>> Last week, rumors started for Rihanna when she revealed new ink of the Roman numeral for 4.86. During an appearance on The View, however, RiRi said symbol means April 1986; the date of birth of her un-named best friend. She explains, "It’s Roman numerals. Me and my best friend got the same thing. This is her date of birth and she has mine. I love her so much. More than some of my family. She’s a blood sister."
>> R+B star Rihanna insists the press have got it wrong about her romance with Chris Brown, because they are "just good friends". The pair has been inseparable for months, vacationing together, being photographed smooching and even exchanging expensive jewellery and getting matching tattoos etched - seemingly confirming they are romantically involved. But the Umbrella hitmaker insists they are only friends, and are definitely not sleeping together. During an appearance on U.S. TV show The View on Monday (23Jun08), Rihanna said, "We hang out a lot. We are very close. He's an amazing person. But we are not dating. We are very close, very, very close." When grilled on the difference between their friendship and 'dating', Rihanna replied, "There's a big difference and I think you know what."
>> Rihanna's got mom's seal of approval. The hitmaking beauty made a trip to GBK Productions' Fire & Ice gifting lounge for the BET Awards over the weekend with her boyfriend, fellow music hotshot Chris Brown and his mom, Joyce Hawkins. Hawkins, according to a source, was overheard cooing, "Rihanna is the sexiest and sweetest girl Chris has ever dated." And for once, the superprivate lovebirds weren't so private during their hour-or-so-long visit to the lounge. "They came through holding hands and kissing each other on the neck," says the source. Both Rihanna and Brown also took home their own $5,000 gold watches from Croton, Grace hats, handblown glass art from Robert Kaindl and iPod cases from Guilty Couture. Rihanna also grabbed three pairs of Australia Love Collective boots, including the Vixen, the Nomad and the Party Nomad and helped Brown pick out a couple of pairs of New Balance running shoes. Sounds like a good day was had by all.
>> Congratunations to Rihanna who has been nominated in the category of Best Female R&B Artist for this year's BET Awards! The awards will air live June 24th @ 8:00pm. DON'T MISS IT!
>> Is Rihanna just stringing Chris Brown along? The lovebirds have only recently gone public -- PDA and all -- with their year-long relationship, but it's nothing serious -- at least for Rihanna. "No, I'm not in love," the Grammy winner tells Extra when grilled about her deep affections. Trying to deflect the attention, the 20-year-old asserts that she loves life because "life is beautiful." One thing Rihanna will talk about though is her new disc -- Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded. The album was hit shelves on Tuesday and features all of her biggest hits from the original release and a whole lot more. "We called it reloaded because we reloaded with a bunch of cool, new songs, including 'Take a Bow' and 'Disturbia,' the song by Maroon 5, 'If I Never See Your Face Again,' and a bonus dvd with a bunch of performances, backstage footage," she says. "Cameras followed us around on tour, so they got a bunch of good stuff, fun stuff." And get ready for an even bigger release from the Barbados native -- Rihanna has plans to launch her own fashion line. "I love fashion so much," she says. "I'm a very creative person, so I can see that happening very soon."