Rihanna & Drake Set to Headline Barclaycard Wireless Festival in London

This is quite interesting. According to Rap-Up, Rihanna and Drake are both set to headline the Barclaycard Wireless Festival in the UK. The event, which is held at London's Hyde Park, kicks off on Friday, July 6th with Drake closing out the 2nd day of the event on Saturday, July 7th. Wiz Kh ...

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By Teonny Spears | No Comment | Around The UK , Art , Events , Music
Just A Few January 2012 Music Releases We’re Excited To Hear

This month is a little DRYYYY as far as new music releases are concerned but we found a few albums to be excited about. First there's the soundtrack for animated film Chico and Rita, a love story which is set against backdrops of Havana, New York City, Las Vegas, Hollywood and Paris in the late ...

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By theComplex | No Comment | Music
Photos: Rihanna’s ‘Talk That Talk’ Digital Booklet

Enjoy these fierce black and white photos from Rihanna's Talk That That digital booklet that accompanies the Bajan singer's sixth studio album. Shot by Ellen Von Unwerth, the images are perfect match for Talk That Talk's focus on love, sex and power. Blending genres such as pop, R&B, d ...

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By theComplex | No Comment | Fashion & Beauty , Music , Photography
Drake’s ‘Take Care’ Will Not Disappoint

Many of you have had the opportunity to get your hands on the November 7th leak of Take Care. For those of you who feel the album is worth supporting and hearing in full quality, please do so by purchasing at iTunes and Amazon. A few weeks ago, upon reading that Drake's Take Care would ...

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By theComplex | 4 Comments | Music , Reviews
Friday Link Roundup: Music, Politics, and Social Media News For The Week

Since our last Friday linkage, Klout pissed off the social media world by changing their algorithm (and dropped the hell out of everyone's scores), Occupy Oakland went straight into mayhem — ending in a severely injured Marine, and Jay-Z's lyrics will be used for a new Georgetown course. ...

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By theComplex | No Comment | Design , Music , Technology
November 2011 Music Releases: Adele, Drake, Romeo Santos, Twilight, Rihanna & More

We're excited for these this month's releases by Wale, Tyrese, Twilight, Romeo Santos (formerly of Aventura), Me'Shell NdegéOcello, Mary J. Blige,  Drake, Rihanna, and DVD combos for live performances by Adele and Beyoncé! Wale - Ambition Release: November 1st Purchase: Amazon | iTunes ...

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Ridiculous: Rape Crisis Center Slams Rihanna for “We Found Love” Music Video

Rihanna and Dudley O'shaughnesy in 'We Found Love' music video Just a few months ago, Rihanna was attacked by the Parents Television Council for having the audacity to bring attention to rape. Ironically, she's now the target of the Rape Crisis Center whose spokeswoman Ellen Kelly feels th ...

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By theComplex | 9 Comments | Film , Music , Rants
Friday Link Roundup: Politics, Entertainment & Tech News

Last Friday we left you to find your own damn interesting links but we couldn't deprive you 2 weeks in a row! This week defintiely was all about #OccupyWallStreet, but we've included some entertainment and tech news as well. There will be no "Playboy Club" for NBC, Vybz Kartel has been charge ...

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By theComplex | No Comment | Music , Politics , Technology
Rihanna Goes Euro-pop with “We Found Love” + Album News

The weekend is here and the timing couldn't be better to get up on Rihanna's brand new single "We Found Love," which will appear on her untitled 6th studio album, Talk That Talk (Amazon / iTunes). The smash-hit single itself is available now on iTunes. The Euro-style dance track is produced ...

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By theComplex | 2 Comments | Music
Friday Link Roundup: Entertainment, World News, Tech & more…

We've found a few great new articles this week! Enjoy a little music and entertainment news, stuff going on around the world, social media updates, beauty, fashion and more. If you have more, feel free to link us in a comment below. Music/Entertainment Afro-punk Festival 2011 Cancelled for ...

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By theComplex | No Comment | Music , Technology
Rihanna & Vita Coco Launch New Tropical Fruit Flavor + Glamour Magazine Photo Shoot

Rihanna — who is the new face of Vita Coco, the nation's best-selling coconut water and one of the fastest-growing beverage brands in the U.S., has now launched Vita Coco Tropical Fruit. The seventh flavor in the Vita Coco portfolio, Tropical Fruit is an all-natural blend of coconut water, ...

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By theComplex | 1 Comment | Advertising , Fashion & Beauty , Music
New Music: Melanie Fiona – “Like I Love You”

With The MF Life still cooking, Melanie Fiona is set to release a mixtape entitled, The MF Mixtape and teases us with a reggae-style "Like I Love You." The love song is a sweet and seductive alternative to Rihanna's violent and remorseful "Man Down" as far as pop-reggae music goes. After j ...

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By theComplex | 1 Comment | Music
Advertising: Vita Coco Coconut Water Snags Rihanna For New Campaign

Vita Coco Coconut Water has launched their new Summer ad campaign featuring Caribbean-born superstar Rihanna. Some of you may remember that the beverage was strategically placed in the singer's controversial "Man Down" video and she's been spotted drinking it everywhere. As a new spokesper ...

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By theComplex | 1 Comment | Advertising , Music
Outrage over Rihanna’s “Man Down” Video Proves ‘Rape Culture’ is Global

When Rihanna recently premiered her Anthony Mandler-directed mini-movie/music video for "Man Down" — a single off of her fifth studio album titled, Loud — she must have known that a controversy would erupt. Why would she introduce us to such primitive and senseless violence in a world ...

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By theComplex | 7 Comments | Music , Rants
Billboard Music Awards 2011: Beyoncé Honored by Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder & More

Looks like it's going to be another year of Beyoncé-vision and we certainly don't mind! The 16-Grammy winning R&B/Pop diva received the Billboard Millennium Award at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards which aired May 22nd, on ABC. The tribute included a salute from our First Lady Michell ...

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Rihanna & Britney Spears remix “S&M,” top charts

This week our friends at illvibes posted the official artwork for the highly anticipated remix of Rihanna's "S&M" with fellow Pop Diva Britney Spears. Now the song's #1 on iTunes and it meets all expectations of a fun and raunchy Pop song, unimpressive vocals included. Seems like it coul ...

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Creative Feature: Illustration & Design by Sting One

Alberto "Sting" Russo is a Creative Director and illustrator based in Lausanne, Switzerland and the founder of the Swiss design studio Areadesign. Gallery Contact Behance LinkedIn Blogspot

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Pop Stars & iTunes Join Forces with ‘Songs for Japan’

As the death toll in Japan climbs quickly rises toward 11,000 people and more earthquakes rattle the country, efforts around the world are being initiated to show support. Events including Yoko Ono's Charity event in NYC, fashionable items, and music from Music For Relief and now iTunes are jus ...

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By theComplex | 1 Comment | Inspiration , Music
Jay Smooth Gives Chris Brown a History Lesson

Chris Brown There has been A LOT of commentary after Chris Brown "got his frustration out" on Good Morning America this week. After his interview with Robin Roberts — where I personally feel she should have moved on — the entertainer threw what I like to call "a mantrum" which caused a ...

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By theComplex | 1 Comment | Music , Rants
Chris Brown F.A.M.E. Official Album Release Party at Webster Hall in NYC

Chris Brown will be having his official album release party tonight in the East Village for F.A.M.E. — which is already #1 on iTunes. Music will be provided by Hot 97's King pin, Funk Flex and DJ Spynfo. You must be 19 or older to party and 21 or older to take shots :) The dress code req ...

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By theComplex | 1 Comment | Around NYC , Music
Rihanna Covers Vogue April 2011 + cover shoot video

Rihanna Covers Vogue April 2011 Rihanna graces the cover of Vogue's April 2011 issue which hits stands this week. Vogue gets up close and personal with RiRi about her family, fame and curves.  Be sure to pick up your copy! thanks roc4life.com and @kissmyblackads

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By theComplex | 1 Comment | Fashion & Beauty
Contest: Win Rihanna’s New Reb’l Fleur Fragrance from BeautyIsDiverse.com

You can purchase the fragrance and lotion now at Amazon, Macy's, Dillards, and Belk. Contest Details One lucky winner will get to win a bottle of Rihanna’s first fragrance Reb’l Fleur a sensual combination of delicious fruits, red berries, purple plums and juicy, ripe peaches. Rihann ...

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Art… or Blackface? Beyonce’s L’Officiel Paris Photo Shoot Causing Controversy

Anyone could predict a monsoon coming after photos of Beyoncé for L’Officiel Paris leaked this weekend. The photo shoot, for their "African Queen" theme, is celebrating their 90th anniversary and honors Nigerian musician and pioneer, Fela Kuti. Many ask why L’Officiel could not use a beaut ...

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By theComplex | 3 Comments | Art , Fashion & Beauty , Rants
New Video: Kanye West’s “All of the Lights” dir. by Hype Williams falls short

The video for Kanye West's "All of the Lights," directed by Hype Williams, looks like several totally unrelated concepts that never really do tie together for the viewer. However each concept is individually very strong especially with the use of beautiful erratic typography and effects. ...

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By theComplex | 2 Comments | Film , Music
Advertising: Rihanna’s Reb’l Fleur Fragrance Commercial

See the new visuals for the gorgeous, eye-catching and complex new ad for Rihanna's fragrance, Reb'l Fleur. I'm very eager to try it out — if you've got your own review of the scent let me know! The fragrance comes in a unique stiletto heels package and the marketing campaign includes adver ...

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By theComplex | No Comment | Advertising , Business , Fashion & Beauty , Film
Roc Nation’s Alexis Jordan Shines in New Single & Video “Good Girl” + Album Info

My first introduction to Alexis Jordan via yk2daily got me slightly addicted to her first single produced by Stargate, "Happiness." A lot like her new single, it's fun and catchy and makes me smile when I play it. With "Good Girl," off her new album in stores now, I wanna dress up and jump a ...

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By theComplex | 8 Comments | Music
The Manifest Parlor & Club Primal presents Entertainment & Fashion Night Out in ATL

EFNO will bring to you the latest fashions with celebrity fashion designer StevieBoi. The NY native haute couture mastermind has designed for Lady Gaga, Angel Lola Love, Patty Labelle, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, and many more. He also had his first show case at NY Fashion Week in the Spring ...

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By theComplex | 15 Comments | Fashion & Beauty
Party: MTV Celebrity Celebration @ Retreat NYC | Friday Nov. 12

Famous Fridays at Retreat MTV Celebrity Celebration For Darnell Robinson Event Details As seen on MTV Super SweetSixteen, Darnell Robinson "The Prince Of Hip Hop" is having a listening party tonight at Retreat. He has now grown into a "Super Producer" having produced smash singles f ...

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By theComplex | No Comment | Around NYC
Rihanna “wants you to kill yourself…”

There's an interesting (or rather petty) fued over Rihanna's new single "Russian Roulette". Somehow it's become a battle between "Good vs. Evil" and my thoughts on it hit someone's nerve. Message to me from StarofVa (Female, 26): "Are you SURE you are familiar with Tiffany Evans? Or are ...

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Rihanna’s New Haircut

Really loving this cut! Dare I? I have been eager to try something different.  I already did the short cut a few years ago so I know it's hard to STOP cutting after you start. I do miss my dad shaping me up. Lol. We'll see...

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By theComplex | No Comment | Fashion & Beauty