Ultimate Rihanna ” Fan Project ”

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Eminem’s New Track ” Most Important Song Ever ” ?

The song is called “Love The Way You Lie” and it features Rihanna. On the song, Rihanna starts by singing, “Just gonna stand there and watch me burn, well, that’s alright because I like the way it hurts/Just gonna stand there and hear me cry, well, that’s alright because I love the way you lie.” From there, Em raps three verses which provide the details of a troubled relationship. There’s arguing, domestic violence, apologies and (eventually) a resolution that those within these types of romantic relationships are probably all too familiar with. Despite the subject matter, Em doesn’t pull any punches (no pun intended, obviously) and does a nice job of driving home the point that domestic violence is a vicious cycle.

The reason it works, though—and the reason I’d say “Love The Way You Lie” is Em’s most important track to date—is that he sends a clear message about domestic violence without making it so blatant that you’re forced to hit the “Next Track” button. It’s as if Em and Rih-Rih have tricked us into thinking about domestic violence in our society. There’s no intro or outro with Em addressing the subject matter. There’s no bridge where Rihanna breaks down in tears and sings her heart out. They just let the song speak for itself.

That Em practically made a living off rapping about domestic violence in the past (“KIM,” anyone?) only makes it that much stronger. It gives a lot of those older tracks purpose, almost as if they’ve set Em up to make a statement on domestic violence today without it seeming corny or over-the-top. It’s as if he’s saying, “Here’s all the twisted thoughts that go through the mind of someone that batters a female—are you sure this is what you want? And are you sure that you’re ready to go through this over…and over…and over again if it is?”

By adding Rihanna—who struggled through domestic violence with her former boyfriend Chris Brown—the song becomes more believable, too. It’s the type of track that will do more than just become a hit on the radio. It’ll give girls (and guys) in troubled relationships something to think about. It’ll get played at schools and shelters and on the radio and generate discussion. It’ll make a difference.

“Love The Way You Lie” may not be Em’s best song of all-time. It not may feature him taking shots at pop stars, raging against the machine or giving the middle finger to the rest of the world. It may not dazzle you with wordplay or make you want to stand in front of the mirror and rap every word. But when it comes to his legacy, it very well may go down as the most socially important track of Eminem’s career. Of course, only time will tell. But for now: I love what “Love The Way You Lie” says about how far Em has come.

Source : DrJays

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Gallery Candids Update – Barbados

06-17 – Relaxing In Pool/Poolside, Barbados [HQ]

06-18 – At Barbados Airport/Leaving Barbados [HQ]

06-18 – Leaving Bar, Barbados [HQ]

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Katy Perry On Rihanna

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The Second Episode From Rihanntourage

Rihanna’s dancers will show you “Behind The Scenes” from “Last Girl On Earth” from their point of view!

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Candids – Rihanna Relaxing At Poolside In Barbados – June 17th

Rihanna enjoys the warm weather in Barbados in a cute bikini, earlier today she was seen at the airport leaving Barbados.

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Rihanna Taps Alex Da Kid for New Album

Creating a record to top the success of Rihanna’s “Rude Boy” is a challenge Alex Da Kid is willing to take on. The 26-year-old producer has been crafting beats for the Bajan singer’s’ forthcoming album.

Rihanna may be in the early stages of recording her fifth opus, but she’s already calling on Alex to craft records to her liking. In the past, the London native made beats specifically thinking about the pop star’s tastes.
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“When I first started working with [Rihanna], I was doing that,” reveals Alex, who produced “Love the Way You Lie,” her collaboration with Eminem.

As time progressed, the “Airplanes” producer took a more organic approach.

“I don’t try to directly mold [a record] to her ’cause you never really know what she’s thinking,” he tells Rap-Up.com. “She wants input from other people . She doesn’t always want to come up with the ideas. She wants talented people to help come up with ideas. I just do what feels natural.”

Alex has teamed up with Rihanna on several records, none of which he can name nor describe yet.

“We’ve done a couple,” he admits. “We’ve got a few good ones that will probably end up on the album.”

When brainstorming ideas to make a beat, Alex’s approach is rather simple.

“[Artists] never want to do something like their last album; they want to do something fresh and new,” he states. “I just do whatever I feel like is a hot song.”

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Fan Video – Rihanna On The Street In Bridgetown

Yesterday RiRi walked on the street in the capital city of Barbados, Bridgetown, with Jennifer.
They accidently ran into a few friends and gave eachother hugs, they seemed so chocked to see Rihanna and she them!

Watch fo Rihanna and Jennifer at 0:45

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Behind The Scenes Of ” Te Amo “

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Rihannanow.com – Add YOUR Rihanna Experience To The Timeline!

Rihanna’s official page Rihannanow.com has added a timeline [a timeline is like a calender with memories that anyone can add] where fans can add their videos, photos and more from for example a concert, a meet-and-greet, a regular fan photo, a photoshoot, an album release or anything!

[click the photo above to enter the timeline!]

Now Rihannanow.com is asking YOU fans to fill up the timeline with memories and events! All you have to do is upload your personal Rihanna-themed pics to your Facebook page, log into the Timeline through Facebook Connect, and begin adding them to the appropriate events (or create an event of your own). It’s that easy!

The cool thing is that your photo/video will be seen of thousands of other Rihanna fans and maybe by Rihanna herself! So head over there and start adding!

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