Rihanna ‘forced to change album name’

November 25th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Rihanna has revealed that she has vented her emotions following her break-up with singer Chris Brown through her latest album Rated R. "The feelings that I went through and exactly what was going through my mind and how I felt...I really vented on this album and as I said before, all of it isn't about that specific relationship or what I went through, because that's not who I am, said Rihanna.

November 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Rihanna has revealed that many bands including 'The Prodigy' have inspired her forthcoming album 'Rated R'. The 'Disturbia' hitmaker mentioned that she listened to the dance legends while writing the lyrics.

November 12th, 2009 more images more imagesWASHINGTON - Rihanna is set to perform on the British talent show 'X-Factor.' The 'Disturbia' hitmaker is expected to belt out her new single 'Russian Roulette' from her forthcoming album, 'Rated R'. "I am beyond excited - it was the easiest decision I've ever made.

November 9th, 2009 R&B singer RIHANNA will never rule out rekindling her romance with abusive ex-boyfriend CHRIS BROWN - because "love never goes away". The 21-year-old star was left battered and bruised after a fight in February (09), which resulted in the Kiss Kiss hitmaker pleading guilty to hitting her.

November 3rd, 2009 Brit pop trio the SUGABABES have been forced to push back the release of their latest album SWEET 7 to give new member JADE EWEN more time to learn all the new songs. The Eurovision star was drafted in to replace founding member Keisha Buchanan in September (09) after her bandmates Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah decided they wanted to carry on the band without her.

October 29th, 2009 LONDON - Rihanna's cover for her upcoming album, "Rated R," has been revealed. The stunner looks like a dejected drinker who is nursing a headache on the new album sleeve.

October 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Wrestling legend Paul Heyman has slammed Rihanna for copying his idea of being wrapped up in barbed wire for her latest track Russian Roulette. Heyman has posted pics on his Heyman Hustle website to prove how Rihanna has ripped off the idea from his 1998 cover jacket featuring a grappler called Sandman.

October 20th, 2009 Rihanna releases new single; album due out in Nov.NEW YORK — Rihanna (ree-AH'-nah) is exposing her fans to more than her music with her new single, "Russian Roulette." The singer is featured nearly topless on artwork for the song, covered only by what looks to be barbed wire. The photo fits the apparent theme for her new album, "Rated R," which is due out Nov.

September 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - R 'n' B singer Rihanna is reportedly set to blast her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, who assaulted her, in her new album. The 'Umbrella' singer is said to be working on "angry" tracks aimed at Brown.

August 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hip-hop artist Drake has rubbished all rumours of an affair with singer Rihanna, calling it a purely professional association. The gossip of the chart-topping pair kicked off after they were spotted together in New York, following Rihanna's break up with Chris Brown.

August 31st, 2009 LONDON - Rap star Drake has laughed off reports of a romance with singer Rihanna insisting their collaboration is strictly professional. The chart-topping singers prompted rumours of a relationship after they were spotted out and about in New York together, in the aftermath of Rihanna's split from Chris Brown, reports contactmusic.com But Drake, real name Aubrey Graham, insists they've been spending time together while he tries to convince her to record a duet for his next album.

July 18th, 2009 LONDON - Barbadian singer Rihanna and lead vocalist for N.E.R.D Pharrell Williams have sparked rumours that they are dating, as they have reportedly been seen spending time together. Williams, 36, was seen coming out from the London hotel where Rihanna is staying, and, according to sources, the friendship between the two has been getting stronger and stronger.

July 18th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Rihanna is sporting a new and more edgy haircut which hints at a image change. Thesun.co.uk reports that Rihanna looks more like a rock star than a pop star.

June 1st, 2009 LONDON - Chris Brown is moving on from his troubles with ex-lover/ singer Rihanna by focusing on his upcoming album, according to a pal. Brown is set to face the 'Umbrella' hitmaker in a Los Angeles court next month on charges of assault and making criminal threats, stemming from an alleged bust-up with Rihanna after a pre-Grammy Awards party in February (09).

May 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Links created between Rihanna and series of handsome famous men, including rapper Kanye West and Aubrey Graham, have been smashed after the singer was reported to be single. The Umbrella hitmaker, who parted ways with Chris Brown after he allegedly punched, choked, and bit the star in February, was said to be putting all her efforts in prioritising her career, reports the China Daily.