Rihanna was interviewed on The Bert Show on Atlanta’s Q100 radio recently where she revealed she still has a soft spot for Chris Brown. During the interview, Rih Rih tells the host that she has no regrets regarding her interview with Diane Sawyer, and that she was being totally honest during their sit down. When asked if she misses Chris Brown, Rihanna first answers, “sometimes”, then she gave a definitive “yes”.  She also admits that listening to his songs reminds her of good times.

“When it comes on the radio I don’t frown or turn it off, I just … listen. I like his music,” she said. “I’ve gotten over [Chris] but there are definitely constant reminders, and a lot of that comes from listening to his songs.”

Rihanna also states she’s not dating actor Tristan Wild from 90210. She does admit that she is very “flirty”, but not dating anyone right now. Check out the audio below: (more…)

I dunno bout you guys, but am I the only one who thinks all of this Chris Brown/Rihanna ish is just marketing hype? It’s too much. The embattled lovebirds who fought it out in that Lamborghini on Grammy night are now fighting it out in the media.  She’s appeared on ABC’s 20/20 spilling the tea while he’s appeared on Larry King Live,  MTV and most recently The Wendy Williams show, where he said he felt SHE was telling too much. *sigh*

Both are under scrutiny as Chris keeps apologizing over and over and over again while Rihanna’s first ever interview since the incident has fans questioning the timing since she has an album to promote. I’m sure it’s also no coincidence that both videos are premiered on the same day. There’s a ton of symbolism in both vids and people are going to pick em apart from here to eternity. I can almost picture Rihanna & Chris cuddled up together somewhere chillin, eating Crunch & Munch and laughing at all the hype.

Watch both Rihanna’s “Russian Roulette” video + Chris Brown’s “Crawl” premiere on Wendy Williams (w/interview) below: (more…)

Rihanna and Chris Brown each hit national television last night in what I called a “Battle” of sorts. Rihanna’s 20/20 interview with Diane Sawyer finally aired in it’s entirety and if you’ve seen the previous GMA clips, you’ve basically seen it all. Rihanna does, however, touch on why she felt the need to return to Chris’ side so soon after the beat down and why she eventually decided it was best to let the relationship go. I honestly felt that she was being sincere, although the timing of the interview has been questioned, specifically in light of Rih-Rih’s new album dropping soon.

Rihanna admits she still has feelings for Chris but says that she’s “annoyed” that he still lives in her heart. Chris, in his MTV interview with Sway, also says that he still cares for Rihanna and admits that he’s made some poor choices these past few months since the attack. He attempts to address some of the criticisms he’s received over his twittering habits and how people perceive him as not taking his sentence seriously. MTV also brings in Dr. Callahan ,who has also appeared on Oprah, to give a bit of insight on dating/domestic abuse.

You can watch both interviews in their entirety below and judge for yourself. Pick a side…any side! Rihanna v. Chris Brown’s Battle of the TV Interviews below: (more…)

You see tons of celebrity photos on all the blogs everyday, but do you ever wonder who’s behind the camera? You may recognize photo service names like WireImage or Getty, but there’s one name in particular that is making waves all across the country on the hip-hop scene…. Johnny Nunez! I’ve run into him quite a few times, but never really had a real conversation until recently. It’s funny how life has a way of connecting you with people. He’s a totally cool dude and is the man behind many of your favorite hip-hop celebrity photographs, sometimes capturing them in classic unconventional poses. Check out a few of Johnny’s memorable shots below:

Usher & Pamela Anderson

Beyonce & Jay-Z at the 40/40 Club

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Snippet number two of Rihanna’s 20/20 interview with Dianne Sawyer aired on Good Morning America this morning. In this clip, Rihanna discusses the actual beating incident in the car and gives details about how the fight actually started.  As detailed in the police report, Rihanna admits to reading the text messages on Chris Brown’s phone from another girl. An argument ensued and… well… you know the rest.

“It escalated to him being violent towards me and… it was ugly.” She later described the look in Brown’s eyes as he beat her, “All I kept thinking the whole time was ‘when is it going to stop? when is it going to stop?’ He had no soul in his eyes. Just blank. He was clearly blacked out. There was no person when I looked at him.”

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A portion of Rihanna’s 20/20 interview with Dianne Sawyer aired on Good Morning America this morning amidst all the hoopla about it being in her first televised interview since being battered by former boyfriend Chris Brown. In an emotional sit down with Dianne Sawyer, Rih Rih explains how she feels obligated to speak out about the incident in hopes of letting other women going through the same situations know they are not alone:

“There are a lot of women who experienced what I did, but not in public. I just felt like ‘Oh my God, here goes my little bit of privacy. Here I am the whole world knowing.’”

The pop star said how it was “embarrassing” that Brown was the type of person she fell in love with.

So far in love. So unconditional that I went back. It’s humiliating to say this happened. To accept that? It’s a traumatizing experience…

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Rihanna has released another single from her upcoming Rated R album and it’s title is as “Hard” as the song itself! With an abrasive party beat, Rihanna and my boo Young Jeezy rap about how “Hard” they are.

“Tougher than a lion/ Ain’t no need in trying/ I live where the sky ends, yup, you know this/Never lying, truth teller/ That Rihanna reign just won’t let up/ … The hottest b*tch in heels right here.”

In Jeezy’s verse, he talks about his progression from the block to the big leagues:

I used to run my block like Obama and them/ Don’t believe me, ask my momma and them/ Tell ‘em give me back my swag/ They tried to clone me/ See my Louis Chucks, Louis flag, Louis flames, Louis belt/ What that make me, ‘Louis Mane’?/ … ‘Hard,’ if one word describes me/ If I wasn’t doing this, you know where’d I be.

So… in a word. The song is appropriately entitled,  “Hard”!

“Hard” ~ Rihanna ft. Young Jeezy

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Rihanna has announced the completion of her fourth original studio album, Rated R, ans has dropped the first single called Russian Roulette today (10/20) and the video, directed by Anthony Mandler, will premiere on ABC primetime.

The album is scheduled for release November 23rd and the song, written and produced by fellow Def Jam artist Ne-Yo and produced by Chase & Status, is already tearing up these internet streets. Rihanna’s vocals are astounding on the track and if this is a sample of what’s to come, Rated R is already platinum!

“Russian Roulette” ~ Rihanna

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