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Rihanna Takes Naked Romp in Rockstar 101 Video (watch)

Keith GirardMay 26, 2010

Rihanna ratchets up the war of raunch with Lady Gaga, Christina Aguliera and Beyonce in her latest video, Rockstar 101. The video is laced with lots of sexy writhing and risqué barely there outfits....

ROCK

New CoverGirl Taylor Swift Transcends Country Music

Keith GirardMay 1, 2010

Country music phenom Taylor Swift's new CoverGirl deal puts well down the road to becoming not just a musical artist, but major brand. Get ready for the next music, fashion and film juggernaut. (more…)...

COUNTRY

Rihanna's New Rude Boy Video, Edgy, Conceptual (Watch)

Keith GirardFebruary 23, 2010

Rihanna’s video for the third single from her latest album, “Rude Boy,” has a high concept look to match the sharp edged, bass driven sound. ...

R & B

Rihanna Told Abu Dabai Concert Must Be G-Rated

Keith GirardDecember 28, 2009

Rihanna's new album may be titled R Rated but the R&B singer will be putting on a G-rated concert in Abu Dhabi on New Year’s Eve, if she hopes to collect on her six-figure payday....

HIP-HOP

Jay-Z Shows He's Still Got It in New Young Forever Video

Keith GirardDecember 22, 2009

Jay-Z , aka Shawn Carter, is spending most of his time playing music mogul, but he still as some tunes to share, even at 40. He just released his latest video “Young Forever,” and it’s decidedly more upbeat than his earlier work. Is that a sign of ad...

HIP-HOP

Rihanna Back with a Vengence, Hotter Than Ever

Keith GirardDecember 15, 2009

R&B singer Rihanna made her first public appearance in the nude when racy photos that she apparently had taken herself leaked onto the Internet. Now she makes it official with a topless pose on the cover of the upcoming issue of GQ magazine....

R & B

Chris Brown Tirade Proves He Still Has Anger Issues

Keith GirardDecember 14, 2009

Chris Brown is furious at major US stores that are refusing to stock his latest album, apparently because of his conviction for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna in February. The R&B songstress was left cut and bruises....

HIP-HOP

Alicia Keys Tackles Depression With Fourth Album

Keith GirardDecember 2, 2009

Songstress Alicia Keys says she almost quit the music industry when her grandmother passed away in 2006, but channeled her emotions instead to create a “new sound” for her latest LP The Element of Freedom....

R & B

Rihanna Rocks in First Live Show Since Attack

Keith GirardNovember 17, 2009

Rihanna continues to mount her comeback following he assault in February at the hands of ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. She made her return to live performance in London last night (Nov. 16). It was her first full concert since she the attack. (more&he...

HIP-HOP