RIHANNA has warned domestic violence can "happen to anyone" in her first interview since she was beaten at the hands of ex boyfriend CHRIS BROWN in February (09).The Umbrella hitmaker has finally broken her silence over the vicious bust-up, which left her bloodied and bruised and her former lover serving five years probation for assault. In the first of two interviews, Rihanna explains to broadcaster Diane Sawyer that all women run the risk of becoming victims to domestic abuse. She explains, "This happened to me... It can happen to anyone." And Rihanna admits the attack was particularly hard to accept - because Brown was her first real love. She adds, "He was definitely my first big love." The candid interview will be aired on Good Morning America on Thursday (05Nov09), with another interview scheduled with news show 20/20 for Friday (06Nov09).

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Racy RIHANNA is set to shock fans with the cover of her new single RUSSIAN ROULETTE - she appears topless, wrapped in barbed wire.The sexy star wears a see-through eye-patch and a skin-colored corset in the cover shot. The R&B singer unveiled the track on her official website on Tuesday (20Oct09). The track, written by Ne-Yo, is the first release from Rihanna's upcoming album, Rated R.

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RIHANNA is reminding ex-boyfriend CHRIS BROWN of what he's missing by posing for Italian Vogue magazine, wearing nothing but a pair of panties and a couture coat.The Umbrella hitmaker models a range of high-fashion clothes and cutting-edge hairstyles for the new issue of the European style bible. In one shot, the singer strikes a pose, hand on hip, with her coat hanging open to reveal her oiled-up body and her bare breasts. Stuck-on sequined patches cover her nipples to protect her modesty. It's not the first time Rihanna has dared to bare - she celebrated Independence Day (04Jul09) this summer by going bra-less under a revealing tuxedo jacket, with star-shaped stickers on her nipples.

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RIHANNA is in shock after her ex-boyfriend CHRIS BROWN released a public video apologizing for his fight with the singer in February (09).The Kiss Kiss hitmaker pleaded guilty to attacking Rihanna in June (09) and was sentenced to five years supervised probation and community service. He was also ordered to stay away from the Umbrella hitmaker. He kept tightlipped about the incident after he was advised to not speak out by his attorney, but earlier this month (Jul09) he released a two-minute video on TMZ.com expressing his "deepest regret" for his actions. But Rihanna has been left reeling at the public statement because it has led to more publicity about the fall-out. A source tells Britain's Now magazine, "She's in total shock. It was like he gave her another blow, albeit one of a different kind. All she knows is that it's in the news again and that's the one thing she didn't want. She's been trying to put it behind her and move on as fast as possible. "They spoke earlier last we...

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RIHANNA is on course to become one of the world's wealthiest young pop stars - she earned a massive $15 million in 2008.The Umbrella hitmaker is reported to have made most of her money from her third album, 2007's Good Girl Gone Bad, as well as her various tours and endorsement deals. Forbes magazine claims the 21 year old also profited from the re-release of her hit album, which was re-issued with added tracks and remixes last year (08), and her contract with fashion giant Gucci. R&B superstar Beyonce is currently the wealthiest celebrity under the age of 30, earning a staggering $87 million in the last year.

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RIHANNA has no plans to take revenge on her violent ex-boyfriend CHRIS BROWN by penning a song about the KISS KISS hitmaker.The Umbrella singer split from Chris Brown earlier this year (09) after he assaulted her during a bust-up in Los Angeles in February (09), leaving her battered and bruised. Chris Brown was handed a community service order and five years' supervised probation after pleading guilty to the attack last month (22Jun09). But Rihanna isn't planning to draw on the experience for lyrics to her new songs, according to her collaborator Ne-Yo. He tells MTV, "I've done some stuff for Rihanna's (project). I didn't really want to go there too much, because I know that's what everybody is expecting. I don't think there isn't a person alive that doesn't know what happened and what it was. I don't feel like it needs to be glorified. I don't think that needs to be a song that's sung or written. "Chris Brown is a friend of mine, and I don't view him as a bad guy for what happened...

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RIHANNA has sparked rumors she's dating hip-hop star PHARRELL WILLIAMS, after he was spotted leaving her London hotel several times during her stay in the British capital.The Umbrella hitmaker split from ex-boyfriend Chris Brown earlier this year (09) following a well-publicized fight in Los Angeles in February (09), which left the Kiss Kiss singer facing criminal charges. He was handed a community service order and five years supervised probation after pleading guilty to assaulting Rihanna last month (22Jun09). The 21 year old has since been romantically linked to Lil Wayne's protege Drake, but the pair has dismissed the rumors - and now reports claim she's moved on by dating the N.E.R.D. star. Rihanna has been staying at a hotel in London, and Pharrell, who has been working on the singer's new album, has been spending a lot of extra time with her and was spotted leaving her hotel numerous times. A source tells Britain's the Daily Mirror, "It's no secret that Rihanna and Pharrell...

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RIHANNA could be facing fines after she was caught moonlighting as a tattoo artist in New York.Rihanna was spotted wielding a needle in Manhattan parlor East Side Ink on Wednesday night (01Jul09), and website TMZ.com reports that she etched umbrella designs and the letter R on three resident artists. The session could end up costing her dear, because tattooists need a license to hold a needle in New York. Lawmakers tell the website Rihanna could be fined almost $2,000 for the three misdemeanor offenses. A New York City Health Department Spokesperson says, "Only licensed tattoo artists can administer tattoos in the city according to the City's Health Code. We are sending someone down to follow up on this."

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Former lovers RIHANNA and CHRIS BROWN are looking to have a court-imposed protection order banning the pair from contacting one another lifted - because they want to work on their friendship.A Los Angeles Supreme Court judge sentenced Chris Brown to community service and probation on Monday (22Jun09) after he pleaded guilty to assaulting the Umbrella hitmaker following an altercation in February (09) that left Rihanna battered and bruised. The Kiss Kiss singer was also told he must stay at least 50 yards away from Rihanna and keep a distance of 10 yards from her if they attend the same event. But the stars are reportedly keen to have the ban removed because they consider it "unnecessary" - and have already broken the order by patching things up over the phone. A source close to the pair tells the New York Daily News, "They think it's unnecessary and ridiculous. "After (the court proceeding) Ri and Chris talked on the phone for almost an hour and really worked at becoming friends. T...

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Former lovers RIHANNA and CHRIS BROWN are reportedly planning a very public reunion on Thursday night in Florida - at the basketball finals clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic.Sources tell People.com the ex-couple has requested seats right next to each other, courtside at the big game. The news comes days after Rihanna, who has been spotted in Orlando, was subpoenaed to appear in court to testify in the assault case against Chris Brown. The couple split after an alleged fight on the eve of the Grammy Awards in February (09), which left Rihanna beaten black and blue. They briefly reconciled but split weeks later. The Umbrella hitmaker has since been romantically linked to up-and-coming rapper Drake. The big game had not tipped off as WENN went to press, and neither Chris Brown nor Rihanna had been spotted at the Amway Arena in Orlando.

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