Source: Thearon W. Henderson / Getty So it’s been awhile since Rihanna has dropped a studio album, especially considering how fast music comes at us today. Check her response to a fan asking about the next release date below. Via | HipHopDX INSTAGRAM – Rihanna hasn’t dropped a studio album since 2016’s ANTI, but it looks like that’s about to change. While announcing a new Fenty Beauty product via Instagram on Friday (December 21), a fan asked RiRi when her next album was coming. Rihanna replied, “2019.” However, the platinum-selling Barbadian beauty didn’t provide any further details. READ MORE
If you don’t spend an unhealthy amount of time scrolling through various social media sites like we do, you might not be aware that Rihanna has some of the most obsessive fans on the Internet. And a surprising number of those RiRi stans are extremely interested in the goings on of the singer’s uterus. Yes, weirdos on Twitter very much want Rihanna to procreate, and in a way, we don’t blame them. Who doesn’t want to live in a world in which little Rihanna offspring are toddling along some beach, hopefully obeying very strict orders to stay away from Mommy’s special gummy bears? Unfortunately, the speculation is so feverish that every time Rih rocks some loose clothing, fans basically start picking out names. Rihanna was honored at the 69th Annual Parsons Benefit last week, and as you can see, she eschewed her usual form-fitting attire for the occasion. It was neither the first nor the last time that the singer was spotted rocking some baggy attire in recent weeks, and Ms. Fenty’s recent sartorial choices have some fans losing their minds. But unfortunately for the Rihanna pregnancy truthers, it seems there’s no bun in the Barbadian oven just yet. A source close to the 29-year-old tells Hollywood Life that Rihanna is 100% not knocked up: “Rihanna isn’t pregnant, sorry to disappoint everyone, but, nope. She has something going on, but it’s private,” says the insider. Continuing to ride the train of frustrating vagueness, the insider adds: “The speculation is tough for Rihanna. But she knows she’ll be back to her regular self soon enough.” We think it’s pretty obvious what’s going on here: Clearly, Rihanna is secretly carrying twins as Beyonce’s surrogate. Yes, it’s time to wake up, sheeple. Beyonce is faking another pregnancy, and this time she’s employed RiRi as a pawn in her diabolical game. Right now, Bey is walking around semi-comfortably with half a basketball under her shirt, while the future Turquoise Kudzu and Jade Bougainvillea gestate inside Rihanna. For those who don’t do well with sarcasm, we’d like to take this opportunity to point out that we’re joking. Even so, don’t be surprised if Alex Jones picks that theory up and runs with it. The more batsh-t the conspiracy theory, the better with that guy. View Slideshow: 39 Ridiculously Racy Rihanna Photos
If you’ve been anywhere near an Internet-capable device in the past six months, then you’ve surely heard the jokes about what a used-tampon-and broken-glass salad 2016 has been. In fact, we’ve officially reached the point at which jokes about how awful 2016 is have made the list of awful things about 2016. Of course, that’s not to say the criticism is unwarranted. Far from it. By any measure, this has been a horrendous trip around the sun, and we’re all worse off for having endured it. Obviously, one of the most apparent ways in which 2016 sucked out loud is the staggering number of celebrity deaths it bore witness to. Thousands took to social media to jokingly ask Santa for a moratorium on beloved entertainers dropping dead, but sure enough, 2016 just waved an admonishing Dikembe Mutumbo finger in our collective faces. On Christmas Day, George Michael died at 53 . Two days later, Carrie Fisher passed away at the age of 60. In case there was any doubt that this year was based on a treatment written by George R.R. Martin, Fisher’s mother, Debie Reynolds, died the next freakin’ day. All of this, of course, comes at the end of the year in which David Bowie, Prince, Muhammad Ali, Merle Haggard, Alan Rickman, Harper Lee, and dozens of other artists, athletes and entertainers all shuffled off the mortal coil. Thankfully – and remarkably – some of our most senior icons survived 2016. Queen Elizabeth II is still with us. Keith Richards still has a few years left on his contract with the devil. And Betty White is still kicking ass as she approaches her 95th birthday. Now, having witnessed the brutality of 2016 firsthand, one man is fighting to make sure that Betty stays golden for the remainder of this bloodbath of a year. Earlier this week, South Carolina resident Demetrios Hrysikos launched a GoFundMe page with the goal of raising $2,000 to help him “protect” Betty from the ravages of 2016. Within 24 hours, he raised $2,900. Three days later, he’s raised $7,900. “If she’s OK with it, I will fly to where ever Betty White is and keep her safe till Jan 1 , 2017,” Hrysikos writes. Demetrios has allowed for the fact that Ms. White may not want “a strange Greek standing guard outside her door,” and has promised to donate all of the proceeds to the Spartansburg Little Theatre in the event that Betty declines his services. “2016 has taken so many great artists, and SLT helps support and nurture new budding talent in our town,” Hrysikos explains. “I’d like to think that Betty, Carrie [Fisher], and [David] Bowie would be happy with any proceeds going to that cause, which I assure you it will!” Naturally, there have been some skeptics, with some going so far as to call the campaign a “scam.” View Slideshow: 2016 Celebrity Deaths: 21 Tributes to 21 Stars Eh. We understand the concern, but as long as the money winds up where Hrysikos has said it will, we have no problem with what he’s doing. Hell, anyone who’s able to find a silver lining in the noxious mushroom cloud that is 2016 has our full support.
Voting for this year’s NBA All-Star Game is now open, and as always, different fans are using different criteria to craft their ideal roster. Obviously, talent is a major factor. Of course, some folks value on-court leadership ability, while others seek to reward players who have demonstrated admirable character. But Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is hoping fans will consider an oft-overlooked asset when checking his name on their ballots: Desire to bang Rihanna. Yes, Embiid claims his DBR is through the roof, and for that reason, fans should vote for him to represent the Eastern Conference in New Orleans. Allow us to explain: It seems that when Embiid was drafter by the Sixers, he was under the impression that famous women would begin beating down his door. He was wrong, and not just because he plays for the Sixers. You see, when it comes to his interactions with the fairer sex, Embiid has a deficiency of what the kids call “game.” He pursued Kim Kardashian for a while, seemingly undeterred by the fact that she’s married. From there, he moved on to Rihanna, whom he’s been openly courting on social media, much to the chagrin of everyone who reads his tweets and feels deeply embarrassed for the dude. Now, Embiid wants you to help him realize his dream of smoking a post-coital blunt with his Barbadian goddess: “This is the truth,” Embiid tweeted yesterday. “I was trying to get with this famous girl and she said ‘Come back when you’re a All Star’ bruhh.” Bruhh, indeed. Now here’s how you can help Joel get all up under RiRi’s unbrella: “There is my chance to finally be with my CRUSH so i need your help y’all ha….. Joel Embiid #NBAVote” View Slideshow: 39 Ridiculously Racy Rihanna Photos Dude signed his own tweet. That’s how you know he ain’t playin’. As you probably noticed, Joel never mentioned Rihanna by name, but considering he’s been hollering at her for the past year and she recently broke down and followed him back, we think it’s a safe bet he’s still got his eye on Drake’s ex . Either that, or homey is way too fickle about his celebrity crushes.
Unauthorized Book “Becoming Beyonce” Claims Rihanna Rumors About Jay Z Almost Ruined His Relationship With Bey The rumors about Rihanna and Jay Z have been around for a decade, now RadarOnline is reporting about a new book that is setting those stories straight once and for all: According to a shocking new tell-all, Becoming Beyonce, by celebrity journalist J. Randy Taraborrelli, the “Drunk In Love” singer, 34, and her longtime love, 45, began fighting over her obsessive dedication to work in 2005. “He felt that she was too concerned with [work] and overwhelmed by it…She also had a tendency to become moody and defensive when under great work pressure, and it had begun to drive a wedge between her and Jay,” Taraborrelli writes in his unauthorized biography, available on October 27. “The two broke up for a time during that year. She flat-out told him she needed a break.” During their secret time apart, rumors swirled that the rapper had begun romancing a stunning up-and-coming singer: Rihanna, then just 17 years old. A former member of Rihanna’s camp confessed to Taraborrelli that he made up the scandalous stories in order to attract attention to the teen’s career. Though the hot hook-up may not have been true, the author claims Beyonce believed the gossip. “Beyonce wasn’t sure she could trust Jay when it came to his adamant denials,” he writes. “She couldn’t help but be skeptical.” The tension exploded into a full-on fight one night at Jay’s 40/40 club in New York. “All that was heard…was Rihanna’s name uttered several times, before Beyonce stood up and stormed off,” Taraborelli alleges. Jay eventually won her back in 2006, as Beyonce felt “lost” without her man. But Rihanna would remain a sore subject in the couple’s relationship, even for years after their 2008 wedding. Taraborrelli claims Jay’s infamous elevator battle with Beyonce’s little sister Solange after the 2014 Met Gala was over his suggestion that they attend a party hosted by the Barbadian bombshell. This is the first time we think we’ve EVER seen it written that the rumors about Jay Z and Rihanna were fabricated to help her career. This version of the story actually makes sense because she was definitely in need of a career assist back in her “Pon Da Replay” days… As for the break — we don’t think that’s much of a secret. Seems like EVERYBODY knows the couple had their ups and downs and that she had trust issues — that’s why they were always so famously private before marrying. What to you think guys, will this book be a good read or does it sound Taraborrelli??? Ha ha… Sorry terrible joke but hey!
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Man, Liam Hemsworth must be some kisser! Having met The Hunger Games star just over a week ago during a nightclub party in honor of the Floyd Mayweather boxing match, Eiza Gonzalez is reportedly totally in love with the actor already. An anonymous friend of the 23-year old singer confirms to Life & Style that Gonzalez spent last Sunday night with Hemsworth and that the two “never left” each other’s side during this weekend in Las Vegas. Eiza Gonzalez: So In Love with Liam Hemsworth! “They’ve moved really fast,” this pal tells the tabloid, as evidenced by the photos of Eiza kissing Liam that surfaced last Tuesday. The images hit the Internet just 24 hours after the world learned Hemsworth had split with fiancee Miley Cyrus, but multiple sources say the couple actually called it quits weeks earlier, but Miley did not want the news to go public. Liam and Eiza will be apart for the near future because he’s busy filming The Hunger Games movies, wile she’s promoting Los Croods in Mexico City, but this insider says the two plan to continue their courtship once their schedules clear up. Still, do not cry for Cyrus. She is allegedly hooking up with music producer Mike Will Made It .
Stopping by the island paradise of Phuket, Thailand, on her Diamonds world tour last Friday, Rihanna took a selfie with an endangered slow loris. “Look who was talkin dity to me!” Rihanna captioned the pic. Soon after, two men got arrested over this. Why, you ask? Little did Rih know she was aiding local authorities in enforcing a law banning Thai citizens from charging tourists money to take photos with the primate. According to the Phuket News , officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources began investigating the photo at the urging of animal welfare groups. A police raid turned up two suspects, 20-year-old and 16-year-old males, who were both taken into custody. All because Rihanna ‘s pic went viral. The men could face up to four years in prison and big fines while the cute critters in their possession will be returned to a national park in Phang Nga. The slow loris, which is native to Southeast Asia, has seen its numbers dwindle dramatically since the 1960s due to deforestation and the wildlife trade. Many of the animals seen in markets often have high mortality rates due to illegal capturing and extensive abuse suffered at the hands of their keepers. Hence, wildlife’s conservation groups were concerned that such pics put online by Rihanna could increase the danger to the protected species. No one’s targeting Rihanna in the investigation, just the fact that there were guys with a loris who were offering it up for photos with passing tourists. Along with the slow loris, the Barbadian singer uploaded an Instagram shot of her feeding elephants, writing, “They all hail Empress when she walk by.” Word. Rihanna wasn’t done causing a Thailand stir, either. The controversial star posted NSFW tweets about taking in an X-rated sex show in Phuket’s red-light district, which also sparked the interest of local police. Those shows are against the law. Hopefully, as her tour moves to Singapore and Australia, she’ll stick to taking selfies with non-endangered wild animals like koalas, kangaroos or Chris Brown .
