[262][263] Many of her music videos were shot as short films exploring issues such as love triangles, abuse and substance abuse romance, including "We Found Love" and "Man Down". Reports surfaced that then-boyfriend, singer Chris Brown, had physically assaulted her. Products come in a variety of shades to match all skin tones and a range of sizes. [354] The show premiered on Amazon Prime Video on September 20, 2019 as Savage X Fenty Show. [366], Early in her career, Rihanna made clear her interest in fashion and desire to work in the clothing design industry. While she neither unambiguously confirmed or denied the track, she said it is definitely not the title of her album. Rihanna stated, "Hair, makeup, and styling play an important role in creativity, I am very involved with that part of my process, so this agency was an organic thing for me to do." [12][7] Rihanna was an army cadet in a sub-military programme, where the later Barbadian singer-songwriter Shontelle was her drill sergeant. … [353], In September 2019, Rihanna promoted the brand in a show again during the New York Fashion Week held at the Barclays Center with modeling appearances from models Alex Wek, Bella Hadid, Cara Delevingne, actress Laverne Cox, and musicians Normani and 21 Savage. Their relationship ended in February 2009, after which Rihanna dated Drake on-and-off from 2009 to 2016. Just remembered as me, 'cause I'm true to my music, and I just want people to realize that and appreciate me for that". [182] She noted, "I think that Madonna was a great inspiration for me, especially on my earlier work. [399][400] In 2008, Rihanna performed a series of charity concerts entitled A Girl's Night Out[401] to benefit the Believe Foundation. 1 album in the country. ", featuring rapper Drake and "S&M", following the release of its official remix featuring Britney Spears. [315] She has been named the top Mainstream Top 40 chart artist of the past twenty years by Billboard; she ranks first with most entries (36), most top tens (23) and most No. Trustpilot. [223][224] In an interview with Look magazine, Rihanna spoke about comparisons to Beyoncé: "Beyoncé is a great artist and I feel honored to be mentioned in the same sentence, but we're different performers with different styles". [54] Her third studio album's reissue, Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded, was released in June 2008 with three new songs: "Disturbia", "Take a Bow" and the Maroon 5 duet "If I Never See Your Face Again", plus a Spanglish version of "Hate That I Love You" featuring Spanish pop singer David Bisbal. Although it is not a bank holiday, Barbadians celebrate it every year in honour of Rihanna. [244] She has made eight appearances in the years since; notably in 2015, for China: Through the Looking Glass, her Guo Pei-designed yellow dress garnered the most attention of the event, accruing a billion impressions on social media. In February 2013, at the 55th Grammy Awards, Rihanna won her sixth Grammy Award, in the category Best Short Form Music Video for "We Found Love" (2011). [14], In 2003, Rihanna formed a musical trio with two of her classmates. [133] The album was supported by the release of four singles, including the lead single "Work", featuring Drake, which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. News. "[180] Her songs are also inspired through record sampling from other artists. [361][362], Her first television program, Styled to Rock, premiered in the UK in August 2012 on Sky Living. First she was the featured part in Future's "Selfish", the lead single from the rapper's sixth studio album, Hndrxx. [35] Two more singles were released from the album: "We Ride" and "Break It Off". [109], Rihanna's seventh studio album, Unapologetic, was released in November 2012. [220] In a May 2013 interview with MTV, The Vagina Monologues writer and feminist Eve Ensler praised the singer, saying, "I'm a huge Rihanna fan, I think she has a kind of agency over her sexuality and she's open about her sexuality, she has enormous grace and she's immensely talented. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, and raised in Bridgetown, during 2003, she recorded demo tapes under the direction of record producer Evan Rogers and signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning for its then-president, hip hop producer and rapper Jay-Z. Rihanna, 32, has an estimated fortune of £468 million, soaring to third place on The Sunday Times Rich List and taking the UK by surprise after it was revealed she’s been living in London since 2018. "[296][297][298] As of 2019, Rihanna is the world's wealthiest female musician with an estimated net worth of $600 million. [376] The following year, Rihanna released her first trainer with Puma and it sold out online with three hours of its pre-sale launch. Rihanna Live Full Concert 2020 About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features © 2021 Google LLC This 29-year-old singer was born in Barbados but currently lives in New York, USA. 1 in over 20 countries. [29] A Girl like Me was released in April 2006. 1 in the UK[96] The album's lead single, "We Found Love", topped charts in twenty-seven countries and peaked in the top 10 in 30 countries and broke many chart records worldwide. 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[229], Nico Amarca of Highsnobiety magazine wrote "over the course of her now 10-year career, [Rihanna] has undergone one of the most significant aesthetic metamorphoses the world has ever seen". [384] [173][174], Recorded after the assault by her then-boyfriend, Chris Brown, Rated R had a much darker tone and was filled with various emotions she experienced throughout 2009. In March 2015, Rihanna was chosen as the new face of Dior; making her the first black woman to be the face of the brand. "[207] George Epaminondas of InStyle considers Rihanna's music videos to be "cinematic" due to her "blend of lush island rhythms and swinging pop and ... mischievous sensuality."[208]. ", "Adele and Rihanna score UK's latest million selling singles", "Coco Perez A Sneak Peek at Rihanna's Perfume! This version also premiered on Amazon Prime Video on October 2, 2020. A second single, "If It's Lovin' that You Want", was not as successful as its predecessor, but reached the top 10 in Australia, Ireland and New Zealand. [405] The television special helped raise $100 million for cancer research. After signing with Def Jam in 2005, she soon gained recognition with the release of her first two studio albums, Music of the Sun (2005) and A Girl like Me (2006), both of which were influenced by Caribbean music and peaked within the top ten of the US Billboard 200 chart. [22] With several songs to pick as a lead single, "Pon de Replay" was chosen because it seemed like the best song suited for a summer release. The music would be distributed through Universal Music Group. The roster includes Rihanna's makeup artist Mylah Morales, wardrobe stylist Jason Bolden, hairstylist Patricia Morales and Marcia Hamilton. [299] She was also listed among Forbes' Top 100 Most Powerful Women of 2019. "[63] Gil Kaufman of VH1 reported the "nonstop coverage of the Rihanna/Brown case has brought up a number of issues regarding the privacy of alleged victims of domestic violence, including the decision by almost all major news outlets to divulge the identity of the victim—which is not typically done in domestic-violence cases" and discussed the controversial distribution of the leaked photograph. [435] Rihanna began a relationship with Saudi businessman Hassan Jameel in 2017. The show was renewed for a third time in 2020, with appearances from musicians such as Travis Scott, Rosalía, Bad Bunny, Ella Mai, Lizzo, Big Sean, Miguel, Roddy Ricch and Rico Nasty. [443] On June 22, 2009, Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault. [101][102] "Cockiness (Love It)" was released as the album's sixth and final single in a remixed form featuring rapper ASAP Rocky. The latest breaking news, comment and features from The Independent. The video was released in partnership with the We Are Here Movement and called for action against police brutality. Another major influence on Rihanna's music and career has been Mariah Carey, whose song "Hero" she performed when Rihanna was still a teenager at her high school talent show. ", "21 Artists That Wouldn't Be The Same Without Prince", "Rihanna Says Clip For 'Rude Boy' Is 'A Pop Art Video, "Rihanna Director Talks Upcoming 'Man Down' Video", "Rihanna's 'Painful' 'Umbrella' Shoot Kept Her on Her Toes: VMA Lens Recap", "Rihanna's Top 5 Most Controversial Videos", "Rihanna Pulls The Trigger In 'Man Down' Video", "Rihanna's video for 'We Found Love' is "a disgrace", say anti-rape campaigners", "Rihanna Beats Lady GaGa To 2 Billion YouTube Hits", "CANOE – JAM! [438], Rihanna is well known for her tattoos, the most famous of which (such as the tribal design on her hand, the gun on her ribcage, and the "shhh..." on her finger)[439] have been done by New York tattoo artist Bang Bang. [383] Loosely based on the game of the same name, both the film and Rihanna's performance received mixed-to-negative reviews; the New York Times said she was "just fine in the rather generic role". [131] On 28 January 2016, Rihanna released her eighth studio album, Anti, exclusively through streaming service Tidal. [228] She followed the likes of recording artists Janet Jackson and Christina Aguilera who also shed their innocent image for an edgier look and sound. [394] It was later revealed Amazon Studios would distribute the film and Regency Enterprises had financed the film, with it being released on April 13. [327] [426] She also purchased a house in West London for £7 million in June 2018, in order to be closer to her work with her FENTY fashion label. [181], Rihanna has named Madonna as her idol and biggest influence. [95] The album debuted at No. [82][83][84][85] Rihanna set a record as the solo artist with the fastest accumulation of 10 chart toppers in the Hot 100s history. But no, I just want to make music. [254] According to Rolling Stone, her single "Umbrella" and her eighth album Anti are regarded as among the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, respectively. [255][256] Her single "We Found Love" was ranked by Billboard as the 24th biggest US Billboard Hot 100 hit of all time[100] and her single "Work" has been credited by a Billboard editor for bringing the dancehall genre to the forefront of mainstream American music. [372][373][374] [139] On August 28, 2016, Rihanna was honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards after performing various medleys of her hit songs. Rihanna has seven No. ", from the album One More Love (2010). [429], In 2007, Rihanna began dating fellow singer Chris Brown. It is Rihanna's best-selling album in the country to date. jumps to No. Rihanna is regarded by the media as a pop and fashion icon, particularly since her third studio album Good Girl Gone Bad (2007). She was then officially featured on Calvin Harris' "This Is What You Came For", which was a success. Aside from music, Rihanna is known for her involvement in humanitarian causes, entrepreneurial ventures, and the fashion industry. Forty shades became the new standard. [417] In April 2020, Rihanna further donated an additional $2,100,000, matching Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey for a total of $4,200,000, to provide support and resources to individuals and children suffering from domestic violence amid the lockdown. [176] The album is a mixture of ballads, party anthems and empowering love songs. [235] Country singer Miranda Lambert admires Rihanna's fashion and style stating, "I don't necessarily get inspired by the whole no-bra thing, but I love that you never know what she's going to wear. Rihanna stands 5’8” tall and has an athletic build, which she maintains by working out with a personal trainer. [218] Whilst commenting on her third album's accompanying tour, The Times compared Rihanna's stage wardrobe styling to that of Janet Jackson and called her "a vision of Ann Summers couture in thigh-high boots and a few scraps of black PVC. (News)", "Optus penguins to rock Rihanna's Last Girl on Earth Tour in February/March, starting tonight", "Long-Haired Rihanna Boards Cruise for Nivea Campaign", "Rihanna's Vita Coco Campaign With Terry Richardson: Go Behind The Scenes", "Rihanna to Appear on UK Fashion Series 'Styled to Rock, "Rihanna's fashion show 'Styled to Rock' to air on Bravo – US TV News", "Rihanna Announces Holiday Collection With M.A.C. Her accolades include nine Grammy Awards, 13 American Music Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, and six Guinness World Records. Rihanna said she's been enjoying living in the capital so she can go about her daily life as any other Londoner would, however with security guards and a housekeeper the 32-year-old's life is far from ordinary. And I'm like, 'OK, I don't know what that is. Rihanna, born as Robyn Rihanna Fenty, was born in 1988 on 20th February in Barbados to Monica Braithwaite and Ronald Fenty. [355], In July 2020, Rihanna launched a skin care brand called Fenty Skin. The mansion was reported to have been selling for $10.4m. [329] [312] In the United Kingdom, she has sold over 7 million albums, making her the third best-selling female artist this century. [186] She stated, "He's one of my favourite artists of all time – he really paved the way for every other artist out of the Caribbean". [205] The music video of the song "Rude Boy" featured images inspired by her Caribbean roots. "Where Have You Been", the fifth single, successfully charted worldwide, reaching No. I want to discover more types of music". [33] Its lead single, "SOS", was an international success, charting in the top five in 11 countries. [344] In January 2019, Rihanna filed a lawsuit against her father, Ronald Fenty, over the use of the Fenty name for commercial purposes. 4 on the US Billboard 200 chart. She waited in Jay-Z's office until 3:00 in the morning to get lawyers to draft up a contract because he wanted to prevent her from signing with another label. Rihanna lit up the Roc Nation brunch on Saturday, just before the 2020 Grammys. [222] Around the time of the release of her second studio album, A Girl like Me (2006), many critics felt that Rihanna's style, sound and musical material were too similar to those of Beyoncé. Rihanna canceled other meetings with record labels and relocated from Barbados to the United States to live with Rogers and his wife. During her childhood, she would go around singing Whitney Houston songs and "A Whole New World" into her hairbrush so much that her neighbors started calling her "Robyn Redbreast". https://www.capitalfm.com/artists/rihanna/news/moved-london-year-ago [7][8] She grew up in a three-bedroom bungalow in Bridgetown and sold clothes with her father in a stall on the street. [433][434] In a May 2013 interview, Brown stated that he and Rihanna had broken up again. [60] Reports surfaced that Brown had physically assaulted her. She bought this Hollywood Hills Villa in August 2017 and sold it 3 months later (October 2017) for a $100,000 profit! [266] In 2013, Rihanna was also named the most influential pop star in the United Kingdom by UK channel 4Music. [432] The confirmation followed persistent media speculation throughout 2012, regarding the pair's reunion. She co-chaired the 2018 Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination themed event, wearing Maison Margiela.[248]. Billboard also ranked Rihanna the top Hot 100 artist of the 2010s decade.