Rumor: Rihanna and First Love Reunite

August 4th, 2011 | By

Rumors are spreading like the wildfire that is supposedly rekindling between Rihanna and her ex-beau / first love Negus Sealy. You may remember the two of them “hangin’ out” back when she and Chris Brown broke up after the 2009 incident. Sources also reveal that the two have been hookin’ up hear and there every time she visits her home Barbados.

While the 23-year-old singer was performing in Barbados for the Carnival, called Kadooment Day Parade that took place earlier this week. She was spotted dancing up close and personal with Negus, and sources say that the two have been pretty much inseparable her entire visit. The two have also been seen together at Rihanna’s estate.

“Negus has hardly left her side. He was her first true love. The ladies here all love him – they call him the Love God. They’ve hooked up in the past when she’s been back in Barbados but now things have progressed into a proper relationship again.”

Rihanna and Negus used to date back when she was a teen looking to make it big. The two split up after she left to the States to jumpstart her musical career. Then tabloids reported that she was on the rebound with Negus after the breakup between her and Chris Brown.

No one from Rihanna’s party have commented on these recent reports, so these are in fact still rumors. But pictures don’t lie!

Rihanna’s “Man Down” Video Controversy and Success

June 14th, 2011 | By

Rihanna’s new video “Man Down” is all the buzz — a lot of people are hatin’ on it because of the ordeal between her and Chris Brown, where she heavily denounced domestic abuse, and others enjoy the catchy reggae sound. If you aren’t one of the millions of YouTube viewers of the video, it shows shooting a man who raped her. Parents Television Council, also known as PTC, drew up controversy about her video. This is a watchdog group that keeps an eye on the things children and teens are watching on television. They argued that this video could promote rape victims to act violently towards the offender, instead of seeking help from authorities.

Rihanna, who was first reluctant of using Twitter, tweeted throughout the day on June 11th, thanking PTC for making her YouTube video a big success. It received over 20 million views.

“I bring the clip to u, and u take over from there! And I love that u love them! And I love u guys even more… there’s video/movie/TV world and there’s real life!” For those who understand the message behind the clip, she stated, “I’m just impressed that u kids know the difference! Keep it up to every girl/boy empowered by this….u are the real winners here!” Rihanna tweeted.

Even with all of the controversy and complaints from PTC, Rihanna’s fans understood the video’s underlying message. Rihanna also tweeted:

“In making that into a mini-movie or a video, we needed to go back to why it happened, because obviously she’s not a cold-blooded killer…and we decided to hone in on a very serious matter that people are afraid to address.”

Rihanna, 50 Cent and Others Swab to Save One-Year Old Girl

June 4th, 2011 | By

Rihanna is helping to campaign for a one-year-old girl named Ayelet Galena who is fighting a life-threatening disease called congenital disorder. She is in need of a bone marrow transplant in order to survive, so Rihanna and others like 50 Cent are bringing awareness to the young girl’s condition in the hopes o finding a donor. The two have been swabbed to see if they are a match. After Rihanna tested to see if she matched, she tweeted to her 5.5 million followers that they should do the same.

“Can you help me find a lifesaver for baby Ayelet and other patients? Get swabbed (tested) because maybe you can save a life!”
Fifty cent was next in line to get his cheek swabbed. Other celebs that got swabbed include Pharrell Williams, Linkin Park and Leighton Meester, star from Gossip Girls.

This isn’t the first time that RiRi has tried to save a life. Back in 2009, she used her profile to attempt to save the life of a six-year-old who had leukemia, named Jasmina Anema. She even televised it, standing next to the young girl’s bedside to help bring awareness to the need for donors. Jasmine passed away in January 2009. Rihanna expressed her remorse:

“I am incredibly heartbroken that Jasmina has passed away. She was such a brave and special child. She showed me more strength and spirit that many adults I have met. I feel blessed that I was able to have her in my life and know that through her example, she has saved many lives. She was truly an angel on earth.”

Eminem and Rihanna Lead the 2011 Billboard Awards

April 17th, 2011 | By

The Billboard Awards saw Eminem and Rihanna at the top of their game with a total of 34 Billboard Music Awards nominations in this year’s event. They really brought their best out during the event, with their stellar performances and top-selling music hits that have rocked the music scene this year.

Rihanna served as the top contender in the Billboard Music Awards, with 18 categories of nominations, such as the Top Female Artist, Top R&B Artist, Top 100 Artist, and Top Dance/Electronic Artist. She is going on a tour later this year, “Loud,” in honor of her newly released album.

Close behind in the nomination lead is Eminem, garnering the nomination in 16 categories such as the Top Artist, Top Rap Artist, Top Male Artist, and the Top Billboard 200 Artist among others.
“Love the Way You Lie”, the collaboration between Eminem and Rihanna, placed Rihanna in six categories in this annual event.
The two top selling artists are bringing in the fame with their hot singles that are hitting the charts. With Rihanna and Eminem clearly showing much potential, the Billboard Music Awards are in for a blast!

Lady Gaga was also another contender with 12 nominations. Lady Gaga has chances of winning an award for her album, “The Fame.”
The Billboard Music Awards focused on social network activity, streaming activity, and chart profile, which put Rihanna and Eminem at the top. Results are in this May 22, 8 PM, ABC where awarding will take place in the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Rihanna and Chris Brown, Restraining Order Lifted

April 3rd, 2011 | By

After two years of Rihanna living with a 100 feet restraining order against ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, the top selling artist is finally relaxing it in order for Chris Brown’s career not to suffer. Rihanna wanted Chris Brown to allow his career to progress without any hindrance. One of the issues that occurred with the restraining order is that Chris Brown could not perform in awards shows, slowing down his career progress, something which Rihanna doesn’t want.

Now comfortable with talking about the assault in 2009, she went for a tough image to hide her emotional scars. But now, the star is taking things by the helm and will launch a tour, Loud, to support her album. With her latest single, What’s My Name?, continue to soar the charts as her voice continues to be one of the strongest there is in the music industry.

Rihanna respects Chris Browns’ career, and wishes to put the past behind her, especially as she continues to progress her own. She didn’t want to hamper Chris Browns’ professional career, and she aims to attain closure between them as they go their separate ways.

Rihanna is truly stronger now, facing the issues she was so ashamed of in 2009. In fact, with a more positive resolve, the top selling singer continues to wow the crowds with her unique style and dynamic singing, which accounts for the style she embraces now: freer and more confident.