'I didn't want the generic pop record that Ke$ha or Lady Gaga or Katy Perry could just do,' singer tells BBC Radio.By James Dinh
Rihanna
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With the release of her new album, Loud, Rihanna is focused on distinguishing herself from her fellow pop star peers. In an interview with the BBC's Radio 1, the singer dished on an array of topics, including the LP, collaborations and how pursuing her feature-film debut, "Battleship," peaked her sudden interest in acting.
"I can't believe it's the fifth album already," she gushed to host Scott Mills. "That's insane to think about. ... I've never been this excited about anything I've done creatively, and this is just the perfect Rihanna album: Every song is tailored to me."
During the making of the album, the singer had a particular agenda in mind: "I wanted songs that were all Rihanna songs, that nobody else could do. I didn't want the generic pop record that Ke$ha or Lady Gaga or Katy Perry could just do and it'll work. I wanted a song, or songs, that were Rihanna songs, that only I could do, had that little West Indian vibe to it, had that certain tone, a certain sass and a certain energy."
Noticeably aware of the trends in today's pop scene, Rihanna explained it's easy to croon to a tune that just about anyone else could sing.
"It's really easy to do that because of the whole dance-music movement happening right now," she said. "It's easy to get a dance beat and just throw a song on top of it and call it a hit."
The songstress made her mark on the summer hit "Love The Way You Lie," which was the talk of the town, as Eminem and Rih tackled the struggles of domestic violence in the track and the video. Calling their collaboration "amazing," Rihanna admitted that the Detroit MC intrigued her to no end.
"He's just so mysterious," she said of Em. "It makes you curious as to what's going on in his mind. I feel like I could ask him a million questions in a day."
After finding success with the hip-hop heavyweight, the colorful pop star revealed she is in talks with Katy Perry about a duet.
"Actually, we're talking about it right now," she affirmed. "Something fun, something out of the box. I would love that. I hope so."
Denying claims that she is engaged to boyfriend Matt Kemp, the singer also dished a little bit about Perry and comedian Russell Brand's relationship.
"Actually, he's awesome," she said about Perry's fiancé. "Even before, when she told me about them two, I was just like 'Duh, it makes sense. What took that so long?' They're perfect for each other. Their personalities really, really match. They mend. Russell is definitely more out there than Katy, but Katy's crazy and she's fun and she's funny, and they have a similar sense of humor, and they get along really well."
Last month, the girls hit up Las Vegas for Perry's bachelorette party, which Rihanna revealed included a trip to a club, with female strippers and lap dances.
Despite her continuous schedule, the singer, who has already shot music videos for Loud's first two singles ("Only Girl (In The World)" and "What's My Name?") isn't interested in taking a break.
"You know what? I love making music," she said. "Music is what I do, so I don't feel like there should be a break unless I chose to take a break. There's no such thing as taking a break if you don't want to. I'm here to make music."
Her goal to stand out amongst the pack has also inspired her recent change in hair color.
"I wanted something that was a new look," she said. "Something, again, that wasn't the typical. Black hair is my favorite color on me. I wanted something that was really expressive and vibrant."
During her grueling promo blitz for the album, Rihanna has set aside time to film her first movie, "Battleship," which also stars "True Blood" star Alexander Skarsgård, Taylor Kitsch and model Brooklyn Decker.
"Right now, we have a break from the movie, but I'll be back in November to wrap that up after the album comes out," the singer said. "It's been really, really good so far. Working with Peter Berg is unbelievable. I love doing movies now. It's something I want to do more of. I just want to pick films that are wise for me and roles that I can pull off, nothing that is too big for me."
For those that find the singer's growing interest in acting a surprise, they're not alone, as the 22-year-old revealed that it wasn't until "Battleship" that she found out she was so heavily interested in making films.
In the Hasbro-inspired film, Rihanna will play a knowledgeable weapons officer named Raikes, who she describes as "really intelligent, but really, really bad ass."
Fortunately, the Barbadian singer's early schooling helped her prep for the role.
"I have shot some weapons before, when I was in cadets in school, so having that little background really, really helped when I was doing this film," she explained.
After the much-talked-about Britney Spears episode of "Glee," Rihanna told the radio host she would definitely participate in an episode of the hit Fox show. "That will be fun," she said.
Which of Rihanna's projects are you most excited for? Sound off in the comments below!
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Saturday, October 2, 2010
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Jerry Lewis still wants to give Lindsay Lohan a hand….. to her backside. The comic legend, who was here to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Friars Club on Wednesday night, hasn’t softened his tough-love position on the troubled actress. Lewis made headlines last month when video surfaced of him saying he wanted to [...]
Justin Bieber Snapped Kissing 'Baby' Video Co-Star
Photos of Bieber locking lips with tourmate Jasmine Villegas in backseat of a car pop up online.By Jocelyn Vena
Justin Bieber may have recently insisted he's too busy for girls, but he seems to have found time in his schedule for one lucky girl. The pop star was reportedly snapped kissing his "Baby" video co-star and current My World Tour opening act, Jasmine Villegas.
While the pair have been romantically linked for some time now, both have denied a romance. Photos of the pair caught in a lip lock were posted on TMZ on Tuesday (September 21), and it may be the evidence Bieber's fans needed to confirm the two are more than just friends. According to TMZ, the photo was snapped on September 9 in Venice, California, around the same time Bieber landed in Los Angeles for his VMA appearance.
Although the photos of the pair in the backseat of a Honda were taken weeks ago, they only recently surfaced online. According to TMZ, they were taken by a Canadian tourist who spotted the singers. A rep for Bieber could not be reached for comment.
Villegas, 16, is currently on the road with Bieber, but fans may also recognize her from her guest turn as his love interest in the bowling-themed video for "Baby." Recently signed to Sony, Villegas was once a member of the girl group School Gyrls. She also has cameos in Bieber and Sean Kingston's "Eenie Meenie" video and Kanye West's for "Jesus Walks." The teen singer also has two solo videos of her own: one for "I Own This" and the other for "Serious."
When asked about his relationship status this month, Bieber told MTV News, "I mean, girlfriends are trouble at this age. Girls are fun to hang out with but, like, having that one steady girl ... we're constantly traveling and one girl's not gonna really [work]. You can't really have one girl. I don't really have any crushes at the moment. ... Right now, the best thing is [that we're] just teenagers having fun doing what we love. We're just staying ourselves and remaining humble."
Do you think and Justin and Jasmine would make a good couple? Let us know in the comments!
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Justin Bieber may have recently insisted he's too busy for girls, but he seems to have found time in his schedule for one lucky girl. The pop star was reportedly snapped kissing his "Baby" video co-star and current My World Tour opening act, Jasmine Villegas.
While the pair have been romantically linked for some time now, both have denied a romance. Photos of the pair caught in a lip lock were posted on TMZ on Tuesday (September 21), and it may be the evidence Bieber's fans needed to confirm the two are more than just friends. According to TMZ, the photo was snapped on September 9 in Venice, California, around the same time Bieber landed in Los Angeles for his VMA appearance.
Although the photos of the pair in the backseat of a Honda were taken weeks ago, they only recently surfaced online. According to TMZ, they were taken by a Canadian tourist who spotted the singers. A rep for Bieber could not be reached for comment.
Villegas, 16, is currently on the road with Bieber, but fans may also recognize her from her guest turn as his love interest in the bowling-themed video for "Baby." Recently signed to Sony, Villegas was once a member of the girl group School Gyrls. She also has cameos in Bieber and Sean Kingston's "Eenie Meenie" video and Kanye West's for "Jesus Walks." The teen singer also has two solo videos of her own: one for "I Own This" and the other for "Serious."
When asked about his relationship status this month, Bieber told MTV News, "I mean, girlfriends are trouble at this age. Girls are fun to hang out with but, like, having that one steady girl ... we're constantly traveling and one girl's not gonna really [work]. You can't really have one girl. I don't really have any crushes at the moment. ... Right now, the best thing is [that we're] just teenagers having fun doing what we love. We're just staying ourselves and remaining humble."
Do you think and Justin and Jasmine would make a good couple? Let us know in the comments!
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Friday, October 1, 2010
'Jersey Shore' Star Angelina Explains Her Second Exit On 'The Seven'
'Enough was enough,' she says of her 'abuse' on the show.By Kara Warner
Angelina Pivarnick
In case you missed the latest episode of "Jersey Shore," the CliffsNotes version is that Snooki and Angelina ended up in an intense girl fight which led to the expectedly dramatic second exit of Staten Island princess Angelina Pivarnick.
The self-proclaimed "Kim Kardashian of Staten Island" stopped by MTV's "The Seven" on Friday (October 1) to talk about her latest exit.
"Enough was enough," Pivarnick said. "I couldn't take the abuse anymore, so I just decided — I love my family and friends back home; those are the people that really love me for who I am — so I'm just going to leave and be with those people."
Regarding the final showdown with Snooki, Pivarnick said it was all about Vinny. "It started with her being jealous that I hooked up with Vinny, and then she hooked up with a guy that I was talking to to get back at me, and she said I had her sloppy seconds. Meanwhile, she did the same thing I did," Pivarnick explained, later referring to herself as "drunk" and "a fool" for hooking up with Vinny.
"I was definitely bullied, basically. I was definitely the person that everybody blamed for everything," she said. "I was blamed for the note. Meanwhile, I didn't even do it. I was blamed for talking about everybody. Meanwhile, we were all wrong. Everybody talks about everybody."
Pivarnick's least favorite roommate has to be Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, which is not a surprise for those familiar with the two roommates' antics on the show. Mike frequently harassed Angelina about her weight, calling her "a hamster" and "a trash bag."
"I don't feel like I ever had a chance, honestly," Pivarnick said of her time on the show. "They say that they gave me a chance, they say that they wanted to let me in, but it was just like a roller coaster."
But something tells us this is not the last we'll see of Pivarnick — especially since she said she's thinking about exploring a career in music.
"I think I have a good voice," she said. "I've been testing it out with this producer I know, and I actually rap really good too. You would never expect it I know, but I'm actually really good at it."
What do you think about Angelina leaving "Jersey Shore" (again)? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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In case you missed the latest episode of "Jersey Shore," the CliffsNotes version is that Snooki and Angelina ended up in an intense girl fight which led to the expectedly dramatic second exit of Staten Island princess Angelina Pivarnick.
The self-proclaimed "Kim Kardashian of Staten Island" stopped by MTV's "The Seven" on Friday (October 1) to talk about her latest exit.
"Enough was enough," Pivarnick said. "I couldn't take the abuse anymore, so I just decided — I love my family and friends back home; those are the people that really love me for who I am — so I'm just going to leave and be with those people."
Regarding the final showdown with Snooki, Pivarnick said it was all about Vinny. "It started with her being jealous that I hooked up with Vinny, and then she hooked up with a guy that I was talking to to get back at me, and she said I had her sloppy seconds. Meanwhile, she did the same thing I did," Pivarnick explained, later referring to herself as "drunk" and "a fool" for hooking up with Vinny.
"I was definitely bullied, basically. I was definitely the person that everybody blamed for everything," she said. "I was blamed for the note. Meanwhile, I didn't even do it. I was blamed for talking about everybody. Meanwhile, we were all wrong. Everybody talks about everybody."
Pivarnick's least favorite roommate has to be Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, which is not a surprise for those familiar with the two roommates' antics on the show. Mike frequently harassed Angelina about her weight, calling her "a hamster" and "a trash bag."
"I don't feel like I ever had a chance, honestly," Pivarnick said of her time on the show. "They say that they gave me a chance, they say that they wanted to let me in, but it was just like a roller coaster."
But something tells us this is not the last we'll see of Pivarnick — especially since she said she's thinking about exploring a career in music.
"I think I have a good voice," she said. "I've been testing it out with this producer I know, and I actually rap really good too. You would never expect it I know, but I'm actually really good at it."
What do you think about Angelina leaving "Jersey Shore" (again)? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Rob Pattinson and Emma Watson: Most Stylish Brits
They're easily two of the most famous celebrity actors in Hollywood, and now both Robert Pattinson and Emma Watson are being recognized for their stylish ways.
The ?Harry Potter? stars have been named the most stylish Brits by Glamour UK.
"From Hermione in Hogwarts robes to the face of Burberry Prorsum, Emma Watson's rise and rise to style fame has been an interesting one," the article states. "Granted that the star commits a fair few faux pas in the style department, she is the golden girl in the front row at [London Fashion Week] and has re-ignited our love of the classic trench."
As for R Patz, "Tartan lumberjack shirts and jeans when out and about, drool-inducing tailored suits and skinny ties when on the red carpet," the magazine gushes. "Robert Pattinson is certainly the crush of the moment but now he can now add Britain's Most Stylish Man to his long list of accolades."
The ?Harry Potter? stars have been named the most stylish Brits by Glamour UK.
"From Hermione in Hogwarts robes to the face of Burberry Prorsum, Emma Watson's rise and rise to style fame has been an interesting one," the article states. "Granted that the star commits a fair few faux pas in the style department, she is the golden girl in the front row at [London Fashion Week] and has re-ignited our love of the classic trench."
As for R Patz, "Tartan lumberjack shirts and jeans when out and about, drool-inducing tailored suits and skinny ties when on the red carpet," the magazine gushes. "Robert Pattinson is certainly the crush of the moment but now he can now add Britain's Most Stylish Man to his long list of accolades."
Lady Gaga Vs. Eminem At VMAs: Ke$ha Weighs In
'I have mad respect for both of them,' Best New Artist nominee says.By Kara Warner
Ke$ha
Photo: MTV News
The buzz around our MTV Video Music Awards has hit a fever pitch, with just four more days until the biggest stars in music descend on the Nokia Theatre for a night of major performances, special guest appearances and plenty of unplanned surprises.
When we caught up with spunky Best New Artist nominee Ke$ha -- who is also up for a Best Collaboration Moonman with 3OH!3 for their peppy clip for "My First Kiss" -- she seemed eager to just attend the festivities.
"I don't even think I'm invited," she joked (we think).
When asked what her plans are for the show, she suggested some slightly over-the-top pranks -- and that she might lose control of certain bodily functions. "I might throw water balloons at people," she said. "I might pee myself just thinking about it."
Regarding her take on the evening's biggest prize, Video of the Year, the "Tik Tok" singer was torn between VMA-nomination dominators Lady Gaga and Eminem.
"I have mad respect for both of them, so I can't really say who I'd pick," she said. "I think that Eminem is really amazing, because he's so honest and I really connect with brutally honest people and artists. And then Gaga's whole thing is incredible too. I can't really say who I hope would win, but I'd like to see what's going to happen."
Who do you think will win? Lady Gaga or Eminem? Share your thoughts in the comments!
The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday. The party starts with MTV News' VMA Pre-Show at 8 p.m., followed by the main event at 9 p.m. ET. Fans can go to VMA.MTV.com (or text VMA to 97979 if they are Verizon subscribers) to vote for Best New Artist from now through Sunday.
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The buzz around our MTV Video Music Awards has hit a fever pitch, with just four more days until the biggest stars in music descend on the Nokia Theatre for a night of major performances, special guest appearances and plenty of unplanned surprises.
When we caught up with spunky Best New Artist nominee Ke$ha -- who is also up for a Best Collaboration Moonman with 3OH!3 for their peppy clip for "My First Kiss" -- she seemed eager to just attend the festivities.
"I don't even think I'm invited," she joked (we think).
When asked what her plans are for the show, she suggested some slightly over-the-top pranks -- and that she might lose control of certain bodily functions. "I might throw water balloons at people," she said. "I might pee myself just thinking about it."
Regarding her take on the evening's biggest prize, Video of the Year, the "Tik Tok" singer was torn between VMA-nomination dominators Lady Gaga and Eminem.
"I have mad respect for both of them, so I can't really say who I'd pick," she said. "I think that Eminem is really amazing, because he's so honest and I really connect with brutally honest people and artists. And then Gaga's whole thing is incredible too. I can't really say who I hope would win, but I'd like to see what's going to happen."
Who do you think will win? Lady Gaga or Eminem? Share your thoughts in the comments!
The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday. The party starts with MTV News' VMA Pre-Show at 8 p.m., followed by the main event at 9 p.m. ET. Fans can go to VMA.MTV.com (or text VMA to 97979 if they are Verizon subscribers) to vote for Best New Artist from now through Sunday.
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