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3 unusual facts about Rihanna


Black-throated Magpie-Jay

A Black-throated Magpie-Jay is also featured in several slow-motion close-ups in Drake and Rihanna's music video for the single "Take Care".

Majik Boys

Mike & Andy have produced club worthy yet radio friendly hits for Rihanna, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Joanna Krupa, Lauren Hildebrandt, David Longoria, Dare 2B Dif'rnt, Georgie Porgie and more.

Worn Thin

It includes a remix of the song "Ever Shy" from the band's 2008 debut EP Never Ever, as well as cover versions of Jesus Jones' "Right Here, Right Now" and Rihanna's "Shut Up and Drive".


Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre

In the last few years it has hosted major international acts including the likes of blink-182, Rihanna, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, The Killers, Hey Ocean, Katy Perry and Paramore, as well as comedians as Frankie Boyle, Ricky Tomlinson and Peter Kay.

Adam Rex

DreamWorks Animation is adapting for 2014 The True Meaning of Smekday into an animated feature film, titled Home, starring Rihanna and Jim Parsons.

All of the Lights

During the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards, on November 10, 2010, Rihanna was interviewed by MTV News' staff.

Amaka Osakwe

International stars such as singers Beyoncé and Rihanna or Hollywood actress Kerry Washington have discovered the Nigerian designer outfits for themselves.

Asymmetric cut

Other celebrities who have sported asymmetric hairstyles include singers Cyndi Lauper, Rihanna, Jordan McCoy and Phil Oakey and Davey Havok of AFI.

Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart

Currently, "Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart" is tied with "Hey Jude" for third amongst longest-running number-one songs by British artists on the Billboard pop charts, behind "Candle in the Wind 1997"/"Something About the Way You Look Tonight" by Elton John (14 weeks, 1997-1998) and "We Found Love" by Rihanna with Calvin Harris (10 weeks, 2011).

Currently, "Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart" is tied with Hey Jude for third amongst longest-running No. 1 songs by British artists on the Billboard pop charts, behind "Candle in the Wind 1997"/"Something About the Way You Look Tonight" by Elton John (14 weeks, 1997-1998) and "We Found Love" by Rihanna with British artist Calvin Harris (10 weeks, 2011).

Aynur Aydın

The Musicians that Aynur Aydın worked, almost worked with Britney Spears, Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Anna Vissi and Jennifer Lopez .

Carl Restivo

His unique abilities as a lead singer and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards) have landed him spots on tour with Rihanna, Tom Morello's Freedom Fighter Orchestra supporting The Nightwatchman, Perry Farrell's Satellite Party, and Street Sweeper Social Club.

Conor Maynard

Together they have covered a variety of songs, including: Taio Cruz ("Dynamite"), Rihanna ("Only Girl (In the World)").

Cover Drive

The band obtained one of its major breaks by performing as an opening act during Rihanna's Loud Tour.

Designers Against Aids

DAA is mostly known for their collaboration with fashion company H&M, with whom they launched two "Fashion Against Aids" campaigns in which popular artists designed t-shirts for H&M to raise funds for HIV/AIDS prevention projects, including MTV's "Staying Alive." The collections launched in 2008 and 2009 featured celebrities like Rihanna, Dita Von Teese, N.E.R.D, Timbaland, Moby, Estelle, Tokio Hotel, Yoko Ono, and Katharine Hamnett.

Emilia de Poret

These producers are behind many of the hits of stars like Leona Lewis, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Shontelle.

Gordon Smart

In May 2010 he appeared on Channel 4's Real Stories discussing the careers of music stars including Cheryl Tweedy, Rihanna and Simon Cowell with host Dave Berry.

Hits Now!

Its playlist is composed of mostly Top 40 (CHR) music from artists such as Rihanna, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Ke$ha, The Black Eyed Peas, and Usher among others, that mainly targets listeners ages 18–49.

Hurtsmile

After the release of Saudades de Rock and the subsequent 2009 tour, Bettencourt went on tour with Rihanna, putting Extreme on hiatus and giving time for Cherone to return to the Hurtsmile project.

KHTE-FM

Musically, featuring Top 40 core artists such as, The Black Eyed Peas, Pink, Lady Gaga, Usher, Rihanna, Katy Perry and Daughtry.

Kidda

In addition to being a recording artist and DJ, Kidda is an animator and video director and has made music promos for assorted artists such as Midfield General, the Lo-Fidelity Allstars, X-Press 2 and Phil Kieran – as well as completing animation work for the stage shows of US artists Kanye West and Rihanna.

Lance Gross

Gross began his career by modelling for Karl Kani and appearing in music videos for artists such as Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, and Mariah Carey.

MAC Cosmetics

Multiple Celebrities have endorsed the MAC Viva Glam products, such as: RuPaul, Lady Gaga, Cyndi Lauper, Elton John, Nicki Minaj, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Boy George, Ricky Martin, Dita Von Teese, Shirley Manson, Mary J. Blige and more.

Manny Marroquin

As a mix engineer, Marroquin has worked with such well-known artists as Whitney Houston, 2Pac, Pink, John Mayer, Shakira, Maroon 5, Rihanna, Ludacris, Jazmine Sullivan, and Duffy.

Michael McHenry

In addition, he has co-written songs for Chris Brown, Kevin Michael, Kid Cudi, Kid Sister, Rihanna, and Crookers.

National Coalition for Men

In 2009, after Chris Brown had pled guilty to felony assault of singer and then-girlfriend Rihanna, the NCFM issued a statement urging Rihanna to "woman up" and admit that she had assaulted Chris Brown first.

No Love Allowed

"No Love Allowed" was written and produced by No ID, with an additional writing from Sean "Elijah Blake" Fento, Rihanna, Alexander Izquierdo and Steve Wyreman.

Park Ji-min

For the event, the girls are reunited to take the finale stage, singing Rihanna‘s 'We Found Love' complemented with the on-ice performances of Alexei Yagudin, Joannie Rochette, Stéphane Lambiel, Patrick Chan, Brian Joubert, and other world-renowned skaters.

Phresh Out the Runway

Rihanna performed "Phresh Out the Runway" for the first time at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show alongside "Diamonds", on November 7, 2012.

Red Lipstick

Michael Cragg of The Guardian wrote that "Red Lipstick" was reminiscent of songs featured on Rihanna's fourth studio album Rated R (2009), with specific comparisons to "G4L" and "Wait Your Turn".

Rob Mounsey

In 1976, he moved to New York to become a noted studio musician, arranger and producer for a wide range of well-known artists, including Rihanna, Aaron Neville, Michael Franks, Carly Simon, Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, Steely Dan, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Chaka Khan, Eric Clapton, Madonna, Diana Ross, Donald Fagen, Brian Wilson, Aztec Camera and countless others.

Saraya

Tony Bruno has been the most prolific of all the band members, playing, writing and recording with, as well as producing, many prominent artists in the music industry, from Joan Jett to Enrique Iglesias to Rihanna.

Seth Firkins

Seth Firkins is an Atlanta-based audio engineer who has worked with artists and producers such as Rihanna, Future, Jay-z, Trina, Shawty Redd, Ciara, and Gucci Mane.

SIC K

Music videos are normally broadcast on SIC K, for example, "Love the Way You Lie" which is performed by American rapper Eminem featuring Barbadian singer Rihanna.

Stellify

In an interview with XFM Manchester he claimed that the song was originally written for Rihanna, for her upcoming studio album, but he realised he had created "a great sound" so claimed the track for himself.

Susan Eldridge

Eldridge also appears in the 2007 Arena Sexiest Girls of the year calendar alongside Beyoncé Knowles, Gisele Bündchen, Zoe Duchesne, Evangeline Lilly, Rihanna, Eva Green, and Hannah Spearritt.

Tape.tv

tape.tv often has rights to the nation-wide video premieres for famous international artists, such as Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Red Hot Chili Peppers, etc.

The Tyra Banks Show

The show featured many special guest stars which include Mike Epps, Cheryl Tiegs, Miley Cyrus, LL Cool J, Rihanna, Michael Rapaport, and Robbi Morgan.

Tofiq Bahramov Stadium

Aside from sporting uses, several concerts have been played at Tofiq Bahramov, with such big names as Shakira, Rihanna, Elton John, Jennifer Lopez and Tarkan playing.

Tony Rey

Tony "Bruno" Rey is a guitarist/writer/producer/arranger who has worked with bands including Saraya, the Mike Pont Band, Danger Danger, Billy Joel, Enrique Iglesias, Joan Jett & the Black Hearts, Kathie Lee, Taylor Dayne, Anastacia and Rihanna.

Traci Hale

She began her career as a back up singer for R&B superstars Keith Sweat and Aaliyah before becoming a songwriter for artists including Rihanna, Blu Cantrell, Mýa and Brandy.

Her best known compositions include "Case of the Ex", as recorded by Mýa, and Rihanna's "What's My Name?", which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Underwear as outerwear

In addition some performers like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga perform with underwear or lingerie only, which can be credited with popularizing coverage of this fashion trend in the news and press.

Westlake Recording Studios

A number of well-known artists have recorded at the studio, including: Michael Jackson, Haley Reinhart, Slayer, Men at Work, Frank Ocean, Josh Groban, Quincy Jones, Alanis Morissette, Dave Matthews, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, Shakira, Nas, Keyshia Cole, Rihanna, Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Nine Inch Nails and Justin Bieber.

WTMX

Also in 2006, WTMX evolved toward an Adult Top 40 format with the addition of pop-crossover music by artists such as Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland, while still retaining many of the modern AC artists they have been playing since 1996.


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