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Robyn Rihanna Fenty (born February 20, 1988), known as Rihanna (pronounced /riːˈɑːnə/), is a Barbadian singer, model and fashion designer. She also serves as the cultural ambassador for the island of Barbados. She is the first Barbadian artist to officially win a Grammy Awarda[›] Rihanna is currently signed to the Def Jam Recordings label. She has attained five Billboard Hot 100 number ones thus far ("Umbrella", "SOS", "Take a Bow","Disturbia" and Live Your Life), four as a solo artist and one as featured artist, and is currently tied with Beyonce as the female solo artist with the most number ones in this decade.

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Chris Brown, left, appears in court with his attorney Mark Geragos for a hearing, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Los Angeles to offer a judge his first progress report since being sentenced for beating ex-girlfriend Rihanna earlier this year. The R&B singer is serving five years of probation, attend domestic violence counseling and perform six months of community labor in Virginia. Chris Brown
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - JANUARY 30: Prince Harry (C) attends a Garden Party for Barbados' orphaned and vulnerable children at the Garrison Museum with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho (L) on January 30, 2010 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Princes toured the museum's Africa Gallery, watched cultural performances by local Barbados performers and met some of the young children attending the event. Prince Harry is visiting the island with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho where they will launch and compete in the Sentebale Polo Cup at the Apes Hill Polo Club in Barbados on Sunday 31st of January. The Sentebale Polo Cup will help raise funds to support Lesotho's vulnerable children. Barbados
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Rapper Jay-Z (R) accepts the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Mos Def (L) and Placido Domingo (C) onstage onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Jay-Z
The world's tallest tower, Buj Khalifa is seen in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The closure of it's observation deck is potentially disappointing thousands of tourists and marring the spire's image just a month after it opened. The precise cause of the $1.5 billion Dubai skyscraper's closure remained unclear. In a brief statement responding to questions, building owner Emaar Properties blamed the closure on "unexpected high traffic," but then suggested that electrical problems were also at fault. Dubai
California Assembly Speaker Karen Bass D-Los Angeles, right, responds to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signing an executive order eliminating 22,000 part-time and temporary positions and ordered that 200,000 state workers receive the federal minimum wage during a news conference in her office at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., on Thursday, July 31, 2008. Los Angeles
Former University of Texas and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Burt Hooton sits in front of a large poster of himself during Texas Sports Hall of Fame induction activities Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Waco, Texas. Los Angeles Dodgers
CAMBRIDGE, MA - FEBRUARY 5: In this handout provided by Harvard University News Office, Harvard student Steve Rola hosts (L) hosts as Justin Timberlake holds his Hasty Pudding Pot Man of the Year award at Harvard University on February 5, 2010 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Timberlake was roasted during a performance from the Hasty Pudding Club theatricals, the oldest college theatrical group in the nation. Justin Timberlake
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 26: Matthew Kemp of the Victory is pressured by a teammate during a Melbourne Victory A-League training session at Olympic Park on November 26, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. Matt Kemp
Ecuador's President Rafael Correa, right, and Haiti's President Rene Preval , second from right, greet people outside the government palace in Quito after attending a meeting of the Union of South American Nations, UNASUR, in Quito, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The emergency meeting discussed the region's response to the humanitarian crisis in quake-shattered Haiti. Haiti
Oregon States' Josh Tarver, left, and Omari Johnson joke with their teammates on the court during the final minute of their NCAA college basketball game against Oregon in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Oregon
Roberta Flack poses for a photograph backstage at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, in Los Angeles. Grammy Awards
NEW YORK - DECEMBER 30: (R-L) Executive Vice President of the NYSE Lawrence Leibowitz and TV Personality Carson Daly ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on December 30, 2009 in New York City. Carson Daly
LONDON - FEBRUARY 25: (UK TABLOID Grace Jones (L) poses in front of the winners boards at the Shockwaves NME Awards 2009 held at Brixton Academy on February 25, 2009 in London, England. Grace Jones
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 28: Singers Ne-Yo (L) and Keith Sweat perform onstage during the 2009 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Keith Sweat
Florida Marlins Manager Fredi Gonzalez watches the team work out during spring training at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. Florida
NEW YORK - JANUARY 26: Executive Producer Emily Gerson Saines and actress Hayden Panettiere attend the premiere of 'Temple Grandin' at the Time Warner Screening Room on January 26, 2010 in New York City. Hayden Panettiere
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 02: *EXCLUSIVE* Beyonce and Solange Knowles attends Beyonce's First Fragrance Launch After Party for 'Beyonce Heat' - Catch the Fever at 15 Union Square West on February 2, 2010 in New York City. Solange Knowles
Greek Orthodox priests are seen during the orthodox Christmas procession in Manger Square outside the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed by Christians to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010. Tens of Palestinian Christians booed their religious leader in the biblical town of Bethlehem on the Greek Orthodox Christmas Day, claiming he sold church lands. About two dozen Palestinian policemen wearing helmets surrounded the protesters holding up signs reading "the Holy Land is not for sale." Christmas

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Rapper Jay-Z (R) accepts the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Mos Def (R) and Placido Domingo (C) and singer Rihanna (far L) onstage onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Rapper Jay-Z (R) accepts the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Mos Def (R) and Placido Domingo (C) and singer Rihanna (far L) onstage onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Singer Rihanna and rapper Jay-Z accept the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Mos Def (far L) and Placido Domingo onstage onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Singer Rihanna and rapper Jay-Z accept the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Mos Def (far L) and Placido Domingo onstage onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Singer Rihanna and rapper Jay-Z accept the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Mos Def (far L) and Placido Domingo onstage onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Singer Rihanna and rapper Jay-Z accept the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Mos Def (far L) and Placido Domingo onstage onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Rihanna (L) and Jay-Z (2nd Right) accept the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Mos Def (2nd L) and Placido Domingo (R) onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Rihanna (L) and Jay-Z (2nd Right) accept the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Mos Def (2nd L) and Placido Domingo (R) onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Rihanna (L) and Jay-Z (2nd Right) accept the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Mos Def (2nd L) and Placido Domingo (R) onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Rihanna (L) and Jay-Z (2nd Right) accept the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Mos Def (2nd L) and Placido Domingo (R) onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Rihanna (L) and Jay-Z (2nd Right) accept the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Mos Def (2nd L) and Placido Domingo (R) onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Rihanna (L) and Jay-Z (2nd Right) accept the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Mos Def (2nd L) and Placido Domingo (R) onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Singers Beyonce Knowles (L) and Rihanna backstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Singers Beyonce Knowles (L) and Rihanna backstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Rihanna (L) and Jay-Z (2nd Right) accept the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Mos Def (2nd L) and Placido Domingo (R) onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Rihanna (L) and Jay-Z (2nd Right) accept the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Mos Def (2nd L) and Placido Domingo (R) onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Singer Rihanna (L) and Katy Perry in the audience during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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"There was not a single moment that we knew we would make it ... but there was never a moment when we thought this wouldn't work."


Georgina Chapman Feb 09 2010 11:35 PM from Taiwan News

"You're so strong Rihanna. I watch you in the videos. You look right into the camera. You are so much stronger. You could help Chris."


Eve Ensler Feb 09 2010 5:07 PM from CBS News

"He has good bragging rights. He's very proud ... He knows it's a goldmine, and to see me succeed and to see each other succeed is really exciting."


Brooklyn Decker Feb 09 2010 3:17 PM from AOL Sports

"I think he basically takes the reins in the locker room for the next year or so"


Brooklyn Decker Feb 09 2010 3:17 PM from AOL Sports

"I feel like the New Orleans Saints did Sunday night"


Brooklyn Decker Feb 09 2010 3:17 PM from AOL Sports
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Singer Rihanna arrives at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Rapper Jay-Z (R) accepts the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Mos Def (R) and Placido Domingo (C) and singer Rihanna (far L) onstage onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Rapper Jay-Z (R) accepts the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Mos Def (R) and Placido Domingo (C) and singer Rihanna (far L) onstage onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Singer Rihanna and rapper Jay-Z accept the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration from Mos Def (far L) and Placido Domingo onstage onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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