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Rihanna documentary to be premiered within weeks

Michael Walker — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 13:09:48 +0000

A Rihanna documentary will be released within weeks.

Peter Berg has directed the movie and decided to make her the star of her very own film after working with the songstress on Battleship which was released in 2012.

Speaking to SlashFilm, he said: “I think she’s an extraordinary young woman and it really is kind of a pretty comprehensive profile of what goes in to making her this talent that she is.

“The work ethic, the talent, luck, the hustle, the vision. She’s a really, really interesting woman and the movie will be out in about a month and half, two months we’ll be able to start showing it.”

The documentary was first announced in 2016 by Berg who said, at the time, that the documentary will be an “unfiltered look into Rihanna’s life and how she’s ascended to become a global icon.”

Indeed Rihanna is one of the world’s most successful singers of all time. She is the most followed female on Spotify, and is also the first woman to reach over 2 billion Apple Music streams. She is also a highly accomplished and pioneering businesswoman.

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Rihanna becomes the first woman to reach over 2 billion Apple Music streams

umeektv — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 10:11:21 +0000

Rihanna is the first woman to reach over 2 billion Apple Music streams beating Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.

Rihanna is No. 1 with Swift at No.2, Beyoncé at No.3 and Adele at No.4.

The Bajan beauty celebrated by posting a gif onto Instagram (see below).

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Adele Talks Fear of Fame, Wanting Rihanna in Her ‘Squad’

Michael Walker — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 12:39:28 +0000

*Grammy-winner Adele told Rolling Stone that she remains cautious as her star continues to rise because she’s terrified of fame.

“People think I hate being famous and I don’t. I’m really frightened of it,” she said. “I think it’s really toxic, and I think it’s really easy to be dragged into it. Watching Amy [Winehouse] deteriorate is one of the reasons I’m a bit frightened. We were all very entertained by her being a mess. I was f—king sad about it, but if someone showed me a picture of her looking bad, I’d look at it. If we hadn’t looked, then they’d have stopped taking her picture. That level of attention is really frightening, especially if you don’t live around all that showbiz stuff.”

Adele has remained relatively quiet since the success of “Skyfall” in 2012, and her hiatus found her putting music on hold while she focused on being a first time mother, and she tells the publication how her little boy has changed her life.

“He’s a little angel. All the things I really like about myself, he brings out in me, and he’s the only person that tells me no. He completely rules me,” she admitted. “He’s the boss of me, and it’s so funny for other people to watch, because I’m the boss of everything in my work life.”

As for her partner, Simon Konecki, Adele admits that he’s more of a man than her last boyfriend.

“He’s so supportive and that takes a very big man, because I’m very successful at what I do,” she said. “My last boyfriend was uncomfortable with how successful I was and the fact that he had to share me with lots of people.”

While her hiatus had little effect on the success of latest release, she admits that being a recluse has caused her to lose touch on what’s cool and hip at the moment.

“I’ve lost touch with music. Not, like, all music…but I feel like I don’t know what’s going on in the charts and in popular culture.” She added: ”I’ve not lost touch with, like, reality—just with what’s current.”

Adele says that as her fame took off, she found herself turning to familiar faces to help stay grounded.

“As 21 got bigger and bigger, I started getting back with all my old friends. I needed them big time,” she recollected. “I’ve heard about a squad. I wish my squad was all supermodels. We are, in our brains. I guess I have my own squad.”

She also revealed that there is one special A-lister she would love to induct into her “squad.”

“It’s not as interesting as some of the other squads that are around right now, but maybe Rihanna can be in my squad! That would be really cool. Oh, God. She’s life itself, isn’t she? I love her.”

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Rihanna’s ‘Soulmate’ Hassan Jameel Is Not A Fan Of Chris Brown Even Though She’ll ‘Always Love Him’

Michael Walker — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 18:06:46 +0000

Rihanna’s beau Hassan Jameel is not too fond of her ex Chris Brown even though the former couple seem to have a lasting connection.

Rihanna, 29, may be having the time of her life with her boyfriend Hassan Jameel but he’s not too thrilled with her ex Chris Brown, 28, whom she claims she will always love. “Hassan is not a fan of Chris Brown—at all—he thinks he’s a thug, and a woman beater. “Rihanna knows there’s a whole other side to Chris though, and she will always love him, even though they are not in contact any more. Rihanna knows she can’t ever get back with Chris, and she’s totally moved on from that time in her life—but she can’t just close off those feelings that she had for him. She’s really happy with Hassan though, and she’s crazy in love. She can definitely see herself marrying him and having his children, he’s her soulmate.” Chris’ feelings about Rihanna seem to mimic her sentiments as well. He recently made headlines when he painted a mural that included an image of the search warrant he received after getting in trouble with the law for assaulting Rihanna. He’s also often spoken out about how he will always love his ex lady and how he is constantly reminded of the infamous dark time in his life, which he regrets. Despite the issues these two have had over the years, they always seem to come together when they need each other most. While Rihanna’s connection with Chris may always be there, her relationship with Hassan has proven to be stronger and better than ever. The duo’s serious courtship has caused some speculation that they may already be engaged and getting ready to spend the rest of their lives together. From London getaways to PDA-filled outings, these two look like they’re in it for the long haul!

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Rihanna’s Cousin Was Murdered In The Streets Of Barbados hours after Sharing Christmas With The Singer

Michael Walker — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 09:24:17 +0000

Rihanna’s cousin has been shot dead in Barbados just hours after they spent Christmas Day together.

The 29-year-old singer posted a series of photos of her and Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne together and called for an end to gun crime as she mourned his death.

Alleyne, 21, was walking through a track in the St Michael’s area of the holiday island at around 7pm on Tuesday night when he was approached by a man and shot several times.

“RIP cousin… can’t believe it was just last night that I held you in my arms!” the heartbroken Wild Thoughts singer wrote to her 59 million Instagram followers.

“Never thought that would be the last time I felt the warmth in your body!!! Love you always man!”

The eight-time Grammy award winner added the hashtag, ‘#endgunviolence,’ at the end of the post.

According to Nation News, the gunman, who has not been identified, shot Alleyne several times before fleeing the scene.

The 21-year-old was rushed to a nearby hospital in a private vehicle but eventually succumbed to his injuries.

Rhianna later added a memorial panel to her Instagram Stories, with a black background adding his handle – @merka_95.

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