AMAs 2010: People Were Not Impressed With Rihanna's Vocals (Video)

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Last night, the American Music Awards aired live from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California, awarding the artists in their designated genres and their musical contributions.

The performances for the night were lukewarm -- which isn't much of a surprise given the current climate of award show performances not being up to par. But still the mess was entertaining.

There was no Hip-Hop and R&B; it was straight Pop no chaser.

The opening act for the night was Rihanna who performed a 7+ minute medley of songs that appear on her new LP Loud in stores now.

I commented on Rihanna's vocals via my Twitter, pointing out how I felt she improved vocally.

Most people disagreed...wholeheartedly.

Video Premiere: Rihanna (feat. Drake) 'What's My Name'

Here is the new video from Rihanna for her song "What's My Name" that features Drake. This single is slated to appear on her forthcoming album Loud, due in stores November 16.

Drake and Rihanna play house in the video which takes place in New York with the final scene showing the Barbadian beauty in a forest jamming out with a band.

Doesn't Drake look thrilled to play Rihanna's beau even if it is just for one video shoot? If it's any consolation, they would make a cute couple.

WATCH: Rihanna & Drake Get Close Behind The Scenes Of 'What's My Name'

Check out a behind the scenes look at the making of Rihanna's video for her song "What's My Name" that features Drake.

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[NEWS] Rihanna Leaves Manager For Jay-Z's Roc Nation Management

According to Associate Press, Rihanna has parted ways with her manager Marc Jordan and will now be managed by Jay's Roc Nation Management company.

This comes as little surprise as Jay was the one who signed Rihanna to Def Jam.

Not to mention, he was the one responsible for Rihanna's fame taking a well deserved push after he dropped his verse on her now infamous single "Umbrella."

Rihanna said in a statement that she is excited about her new career move and that she will be launching her very own company, Rihanna Entertainment, which will "merge all of her businesses, including music, film, fragrance fashion and book ventures."

Rihanna is currently gearing up to release her newest album Loud due in stores November 16.

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Rihanna: 'I Want All Black Everything In My Trailer'

According to reports, Rihanna has a bit of a black fetish.

The singer asked for one thing and one thing only while she filmed the video for her song "What's My Name"in New York over the weekend: she wants her trailer to be filled with everything black.

Towels, robes, furnishings, candles... everything black.

Who died right?!

It seems Rihanna just likes the color black a lot.

Ever since Jay-Z declared death to colors via his song "Death of Auto Tunes" it has become the usual to see celebrities dressed in all black without there being plans to attend a funeral.

Interesting to say the least...

[NEWS] Lady Gaga, Katy Perry Lead The Pack Of MTV EMA Nominees

Rihanna and Katy Perry may be painting the town red and sipping on fruity alcoholic beverages in Las Vegas bidding farewell to Perry's single girl status, but they have also earned nominations at this year's MTV European Music Awards.

[NEWS] Rihanna's People Are Not Pleased With 'Who's That Chick' leak

It seems Rihanna's label are in a tizzy over the unauthorized leak of her music video "Who's That Chick."

Video Premiere: Eminem (feat. Rihanna) 'Love the Way You Lie'

Here is the new music video from Eminem for his song "Love The Way You Lie" featuring Rihanna. This song appears on Eminem's album Recovery in stores now.

The video is very powerful and elaborates on the story the lyrics tells. Dominic Monaghan and Megan Fox really played the part and made the video very interesting.

[NEWS] Rihanna Lands New Movie Role

Rihanna is ready to tackle the big screen with news that the "Rude Boy" singer has signed on for her first film role.

The movie will be based on the Hasbro's classic naval combat game Battleship.

There is no word on what her role will be but I'm guessing it will be one that will show off her femme fatale personality.

The only other movie Rihanna has starred in was Bring It On: All Or Nothing alongside Solange Knowles. In said movie, Rihanna acted as herself so her new role in Battleship will allow her to show us what she has to offer in a scripted role.

The film is scheduled to hit theaters May 2012.

[VIDEO] Rihanna Brings Out Eminem At LA Concert To Perform 'Love The Way You Lie'

Rihanna at an exclusive after party for her concert in LA...

Last night the place to be was at the Staple Center in LA during Rihanna's Last Girl On Earth Tour. The singer brought out collaborator Eminem and the two performed Eminem's latest number one hit "Love The Way You Lie."

As reported, both Rihanna and Eminem were in Los Angeles, CA filming scenes for the video for their song "Love The Way You Lie", so it was only right that they treated the crowd to a live performance of one of the hottest songs out right now.

I really am going to need them to be more interactive on stage..it's killing me. If I blink once I swear I could believe that they are performing on separate stages. I did love the performance and that song is just so yum.

Check out a video of the performance when you...

Behind The Scenes Of Eminem & Rihanna's Video For 'Love The Way You Lie' [Photos]

Here are a couple of photos from the set of Eminem's song "Love The Way You Lie" featuring Rihanna.

Based on the photos this is going to be a very intense video. According to insiders, actress Megan Fox will be making a cameo although RapRadar.com denies that there is any truth to that rumor.

I am really excited to see the outcome of this video. Both Rihanna and Eminem have very strong personas and even stronger visions when it comes to their music videos, so the outcome of this video might just be epic.

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[NEWS] Rihanna's SNL 'Shy Ronnie' Skit Gets Emmy Nod

The nominees for the 2010 Emmy Awards were announced yesterday to an interesting discovery.

Typically, the award ceremony caters to those in TV and film but there are categories that fall in the music realm.

Here enters the "Shy Ronnie" skit that aired late last year starring Rihanna as herself.

[NEWS] Rihanna's Star Power Earns Her Free Land

While there are some music artists out there who are quite content with receiving free dresses, jewelry and other fun gadgets, Rihanna is getting... free land.

Christina Aguilera Is Jacking Rihanna's Style Not Lady Gaga's, Says Stylist

And here we are again. Rihanna's stylist Mariel Haenn spoke with the NY Daily News about Christina Aguilera's current brand of style.

The newly adopted daring chic (borderline street walker) that almost every artist is flocking to is a reminiscent one for Chrisitina who explored it once before during her Stripped days.

Anyhow, Mariel explained to the paper that the spikes and black patent leather is not a style that Lady Gaga made popular but more so a style that Rihanna has made her signature.

In her words,

"Seeing stuff − the black patent leather, the tutus and the spikes - reminds me of Rihanna more than Gaga."

I see it this way. If the clothes are not custom made for said artists and there is more than one on the rack, it's fair game.

All this swagger jacking talk is played. Christina should just go Back To Basics, literally and figuratively. Maybe then they'll leave that child alone...

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Watch: Eminem & Rihanna Perform 'Love The Way You Lie' Live [Video]

Eminem brought out Rihanna at the Activision E3 2010 preview event in Los Angeles to perform his song "Love The Way You Lie." Rihanna is featured on the track that is slated to appear on Eminem's album Recovery.

Somehow in my mind I imagined their performance together being a bit better, more interactive. Surely the crowd loved it, who wouldn't? Having music's biggest stars on stage together at the same time was enough to suffice.

Plus, the song is hot! It has a different sound - more calm and reserved yet still penetrating...

I think their chemistry will grow more over time. Wouldn't it be cool to see them perform it at the BET Awards?

In other Eminem news, his album Recovery - which was supposed to come out on June 22nd - has been moved up to June 21, 2010. It is always good news when your album gets pushed up instead of pushed back...

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Drake Opens Up About Fling With Rihanna In New York Times Profile

Remember those rumors that were circulating around about Drake and Rihanna having a little something, something going on with one another? Well, it turned out to be true and Drake is talking about their fling with the New York Times.

Video Premiere: Rihanna 'Te Amo'

Here is the new video from Rihanna for her song "Te Amo." This single appears on her album Rated R.

Rihanna gives viewers a whole lot of girl-on-girl action making the video very literal.

The French chateau in the background had me ready to add a stamp to my passport...once I get one.

NEWS // Eminem Collaborates With Rihanna On New Album 'Recovery'

As told by the new track list for Eminem's upcoming album Recovery, it seems he and Rihanna have something in common; a song.

Video Premiere: Rihanna 'Rock Star 101'

Here is the new video from Rihanna for her song "Rock Star 101." This song appears on her latest album Rated R.

NEWS // Rihanna Set To Debut New Fragrance This Summer

Rihanna's new fragrance Route 22 will be hitting stores this summer.

Route 22 will be released under Jay-Z's fragrance company, Iconic Fragrances.

I'm not too crazy about the name Route 22 for a fragrance. Something about it makes me think of big gut truck drivers and stained gas station bathrooms, but Rihanna has reportedly been working closely with chemists to insure that Route 22 doesn't smell like a $.99 air freshener.

Hey, whatever happened to her umbrella line? I know she signed an endorsement deal with Totes, but didn't she have plans to launch her own umbrella line? Now, that would be a great investment.