Rihanna Lights Up The Cover Of Elle, Talks Fashion & Her Boyfriend

Rihanna got sparkly for the cover of ELLE mag's July 2010 issue.  And inside the issue, she's donning her fave designers from Lanvin to Cartier to Cavalli to Phillip Lim.

She's also talking about why certain designers peak her interest, and how her boyfriend Matt Kemp keeps her "sane".  Interview snippets, more pics from her spread, and behind the scenes footage when you read on...




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Here's some snippets from her interview where she talked fashion designers, being a pop star, and coming home to her boyfriend:

On the album art for Rated R: “I wanted pictures that represented strength and fearlessness but still femininity—a strong woman who can be vulnerable. Every woman is made up of vulnerability and strength; no matter what race you are, no matter what you’ve been through in your life. Every woman has that strength that is undeniable, but we also have really big hearts. It’s just us.”
On her new beau: “I have a boyfriend. I’m so happy. I feel really comfortable, and it’s so easy. I have such a chaotic life, but at the end of the day, that is just my peace. It keeps me sane, really, talking to him and talking to my family.”
On turning her dream of popstardom into reality: “If I were in Barbados still, I would be dreaming about this. I asked for it, and I love it, so why am I complaining? My first day on tour, I remember saying ‘I’m so tired—this is so much.’ Then I thought, What the fuck? You asked for this—you prayed to God to tour like Madonna.”
On designers she admires: “It’s clear there are definitely fewer black women in the high-fashion industry. One of the things I respected most about Gucci was that they did a print campaign with me. I’m a black girl on a fashion spread for Gucci—that was a big deal. I respect designers who aren’t afraid to go outside the box. I went to a Jean Paul Gaultier show, and I saw girls who are thicker than me, beautiful and voluptuous and different ethnicities. That made me so excited. I thought, Okay, I can work that, for sure.”
On the past year: “A year ago, I was very confused. Because he was my best friend. All of a sudden, one night changed our whole lives—not only our friendship, but our lives. I wanted to wake up one day and just not have that pain anymore. I wanted to be with him again or get over him—it was either-or. I just didn’t want to feel the pain, the confusion.”

Interesting.

Whitney's Going Through Changes...

Whitney Houston hit Stockholm, Sweden last night as she continues her European tour.  She got rave reviews from fans this time around for her performance.  But she's also getting rave rumors, thanks to her new voluptuous figure, from folks wondering if she's pregnant

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We got our hands on this pic Whit took with fans last night.  And we've got video from her performance that may raise some eyebrows.  Some folks say she's just eating good and no longer on that ish, but others are ready to put her on Preggers Watch.

So, good livin' or good baby makin'? You be the judge.

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Brown Brings His New Chick Jasmine On The Road

Looks like Chris Brown is bringing his new chick on the road.  Breezy's pretty new model boo Jasmine Sanders traveled to D.C. with him this past weekend.

YBF spies caught the two chillin' in VIP at LUX Lounge Friday night.  And we're pretty sure it's safe to say the two are more than just homies.

Chris was actually contracted to perform at Hoagates in D.C. that night.  But reports say he left without performing and Tweeted (and later deleted it) that the club was wack.  He then went over to party at LUX in the Chinatown area of D.C.

And he brought his boosky along for the club hop.

POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE: Fantasia Cops An Honorary Degree From High School

Fantasia finally got to wear a cap and gown and march down the aisle to Pomp & Circumstance.  She has finally graduated from high school.   Kinda.  Andrews High School in Greensboro, NC gave her an honorary degree last weekend.

Pics and video when you read on...


She got to walk and sit on stage with the Class of 2010.  Episodes of Fanny's reality show previously showed her studying for her GED

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Trey Songz - Already Taken (Step Up 3D Soundtrack)

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Off The Step Up 3D soundtrack. Shout out to Andrew 

Redman - Lookin' Fly

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The official music video for "Lookin' Fly" by Redman off his upcoming album, Reggie, dropping soon. 

Lady Gaga - Alejandro

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The official video for Lady Gaga's "Alejandro" from her Fame Monster album in stores now! 

 

Romeo, Silkk The Shocker, Trina & Gucci Mane Performs Some Of Master P's Best Songs! "Bout It Bout It" & More [Master P Tribute]

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At The Hip Hop Honors Award 

50 Cent & Drake Give Their Opinions Of Kim & Nicki's Barbie Beef

Drake talked to DJ Envy about the Nicki vs. Kim drama. He says he doesn't respect anybody who was on stage with Kim co-signing with her attacks. He says Kim's a "G" in the game and shouldn't have to prove anything. And he's heard Nicki pay homage to her time and time again. *eyebrows raised*

50's opinion when you read on...

Leave it to the King of beef-for-pub to comment on the Barbie Beef. Check out 50's comments, and him saying Diddy's music sucks right now and Miley Cyrus

would be his choice for his next baby mama.