Rihanna's tour in jeopardy due to low-ticket sales

Barbadian singer Rihanna has been advised to cancel domestic dates on her 'Loud' tour following low-ticket sales.

The singer had faced the same problems with her 2010 ‘Last Girl on Earth’ tour, and had to cancel Phoenix, Dallas, Atlanta, Denver and Indianapolis because of low-ticket sales.

After poor US concert pre-sales last month, Rihanna, 23, has been advised by her day-to-day manager, Jay Brown, to cancel domestic dates on her latest tour.

“It has been a big disappointment,” the New York Post quoted a source as saying.

“The ticket sales in big US cities like Boston are so bad, they will barely cover basics like the lighting and other arena costs. Tour managers are begging local radio stations to do giveaways,” the source stated.

Rihanna is scheduled to perform at T.D. Garden arena in Boston on July 24 with Cee Lo Green. Only 3,700 tickets have been sold, and sources on the tour say she needs to sell at least 15,000 to break even.

They expect more than a half-million dollars in losses from the Boston concert alone.

Her new manager, Brown, who is part of Roc Nation, is preparing to make changes, sources said.

The tour starts in June 4 in Baltimore and heads to Canada and then around the US before moving to England in August.

“She should’ve been doing theatres and smaller venues. She’s not ready to headline an arena tour,” an insider added.

Rihanna shows off her fine form on U.S. Vogue cover, Rihanna is the youngest black woman to cover vogue magazine us

Rihanna has been chosen as the cover girl for the April edition of U.S. Vogue magazine to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its shape issue.

The Bajan beauty is pictured in a sheer floral dress which clings to her enviable curves covering artfully covering her modesty with the green blue and red flowers, reports the Daily Mail.

Her bright red hair, which is partially covering her face, is complemented by bright red lips against the blue sunset background shot by Annie Leibovitz.

The front cover claims Rihanna opens up about ‘fame, family and how she really feels about her curves’.

Rihanna, who has been touring Australia in recent weeks, re-tweeted a post on Twitter that said: “Rihanna is the youngest black woman to cover VOGUE magazine US.”

Rihanna First US Vogue Cover

Rihanna first US Vogue Cover has been released for April 2011 Issue. Rihanna broke the news earlier this year on Twitter

"Just wrapped my first American Vogue cover shoot with Annie Leibovitz...Rah!#SEXY"

Rihanna graces the cover posing in a sheer dress from Chanel's pre-fall 2011 collection.

US Vogue recently put Lady Gaga on the cover now Rihanna (Battle of the pop artists). Well you know you've made it in Fashion and Anna Wintour's eyes when your on the cover of US Vogue...

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Rihanna bares all for Nivea, Rihanna Bares all for Skincare Nivea

Rihanna has posed naked for a skin care brand.

The Bajan chart star bared all for Nivea’s 100 Years Skincare for Life campaign, reports the Mirror.

Two of her tattoos are visible in the first promotional shot.

The 23-year-old has hinted she might be having more, claiming recently on Twitter that she has “tattoo fever”.

Rihanna turned down 'too young' Justin Bieber date

Justin Bieber recently asked Rihanna out on a date but she refused, saying he’s ‘too young’.

Rihanna turned down the offer when she sat next to him during a recent basketball game.

The 16-year-old superstar was pictured joking around with the ‘Umbrella’ hitmaker during the NBA All-Star game in Los Angeles on weekend and Bieber, who was named the MVP of the celebrity game, took the opportunity to make a move on his 23-year-old crush, only to be rejected.

"I asked her out. It didn''t go so well, since I''m not with her. I asked her out and she was basically like, ''You''re too young'',” the Daily Star quoted him as saying.

Rihanna okay with modification in restraining order

Singer Rihanna has agreed to modify her restraining order against ex-beau Chris Brown.

The singer has allowed to modify it to level one, which would allow them to have contact as long as Brown doesn't annoy, molest or harass her. Brown's attorney has been informed of her approval, but he has yet to go to court to have the order officially changed, reports usmagazine.com.

Brown was sentenced to five years probation and six months of community service for assaulting Rihanna in 2009, following which she had obtained a restraining order which doesn't allow him to be within 100 yards of her.

New Renault Va Va Voom Ad: Dita Von Teese, Thierry Henry as well as Rhianna

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Kenneth Tong Controversy 'Size Zero' Pills

Big Brother contestant Kenneth Tong has caused controversy on Twitter about promoting 'Size Zero'... Kenneth Tong has been tweeting about being thin and proudly promoting 'the size zero pill'.

Tong's twitter posts "Thankful for this global opportunity to help girls all over the world know that to be skinny is to be perfect & to be fat is unacceptable".

He has angered many people over this matter, myself include. Rihanna even made a comment regarding his post.

Rihanna tweeted: " This is exactly why girls are doing everything to destroy their bodies! Girls are dying all over the world because of ignorant individuals like this!"

Well said Rihanna! She also tweeted " Young ladies, love yourself! Your Skin, your booty, your hair... You're all beautiful! Keep your hearts pure! Love and Laugh, and live life," BFF Katy Perry retweeted and added "PREACH".

Other celebrities Like Twilight star Ashley Greene and Sophia Bush have also posted on twitter regarding this matter.

Life is to precious and short to do such harm to yourself! Even if you think in 'Fashion' you need to be skinny or thin, you DON'T! Catwalks have even promoted plus sizes and many designers and stores have created larger size clothes.

DO NOT starve yourself to be a Size Zero!!!! Kenneth Tong you are awful and you should be ashamed, people are starving around the world because they can't afford to eat and your promoting starvation!

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Rihanna's Ring Bling

Jewelry trends - from mood rings and circle pendants to tennis bracelets and statement necklaces - aren't always easy to spot right away. Usually, they start with a celebrity (Like Oprah Winfrey and the diamond circle pendant). So as jewelry hounds are wont to do, I've been digging around for a celebrity jewelry trend that's ready to break to the masses - and break big.

Enter Rihanna.

National Jeweler wisely pointed out earlier this year that the superstar has been wearing rings on every finger wherever she goes (the AMAs, The Woman of the Year Awards, what have you).


Not long after, I spotted the same trend on the Fall Ready-to-Wear runways - Karl Lagerfeld's latest Chanel offering for one. And at the Kids' Choice Awards last weekend (often the perfect place to spot the next big thing), stars were ringing up like there was no tomorrow.


So I'm calling it. The latest big celebrity trend for the masses is: rings on every finger. You might not be able to wear the look at your next important Board Meeting or to defend your dissertation - but go for it with any casual or dressy ensemble, I'm thinking.

Time to dust off those long lost rings that haven't seen the light of day in a while (mood rings included!). Troll the vintage shops, grandma's jewelry box - and of course places like Jewelry.com and JewelClub (code: INSIDER) - for affordable, fun ring styles you can pile on like the tastemakers.

So what do you guys think of my proclamation? Am I on the right track? Would you wear this look -and if so - where? Weigh in!

Glamour's Women of the Year Shine Bright

The 2009 Glamour Women of the Year Awards took place last night in New York’s grand Carnegie Hall, and the star power was at full wattage – despite a lack of significant jewelry bling to speak of on the carpet.

Honoree, Rihanna, dazzled in a Stephan Rollande gown and Cartier diamond studs – earning the respect of the crowd and presenter, Iman, for riding the tide of public sentiment after her high-profile beating from former boyfriend Chris Brown. Onwards, girlfriend!

Fellow honoree, Amy Poehler, followed suit in basic diamond studs that didn’t outshine her metallic sheath by Stella McCartney (also honored). And Top Chef’s Padma Lakshmi showed off her baby bump with a little gold glam (most likely from her own jewelry line).

I’m loving the sleek Serena Williams style with heavy bangs and diamond cuffs – and while I prefer a brunette Catherine McPhee, her onyx and diamond deco drops from Bochic are to die for. Nice work.

The winner for me in the ‘notsomuch’ department had to be Miss Gayle King in a statement necklace that didn’t need her sequined belt’s competition. Less is more when you’ve got such a wow piece taking center stage, right?

For a full album of the evening’s top fashion moments, visit the Jewelry.com Facebook page and weigh in with your rants and raves. And visit the Glamour homepage for a full recap of the evening’s honorees (and there were many worthy women to celebrate).

Rihanna’s Rocks Still in Police Custody

It’s bad enough when your boyfriend turns out to be a big loser, but to lose your jewelry on top of it all? Insult? Meet injury.

Pop sensation, Rihanna, is seeking the return of $1.4 million in jewelry she was wearing the night she was allegedly beaten by jerk, I mean, boyfriend, Chris Brown.

Donald Etra, an attorney for the "Umbrella" singer, filed a motion Tuesday asking that Los Angeles police and prosecutors return a pair of earrings and three rings, which were seized as evidence.

The motion states that Brown's attorney, and a Los Angeles Police Department detective overseeing the case, do not object to the return of the items. They have agreed that photographs can be used if the case goes to trial.

The filing includes a general description of the items, saying they all are made of "yellow metal" and all but one includes "white stones."

Leave it to the fuzz to take away any modicum of glam in their diamond description. White stones? Please.

The good news is, Rihanna is not responsible for the jewelry once returned. The filing indicates the baubles were loaned to the singer by four companies, which want the items back for events overseas.

In the meantime, Rihanna is moving on with her life expressing her desire that prosecutors and Brown reach a plea agreement before a trial, but that the 21-year-old singer would testify if called.

Rihanna's Rocking Rocks

According to OK Magazine, Rihanna's going to be blinging the charts soon. Her rumored boyfriend Chris Brown has apparently given his sweetie a ruby and diamond necklace worth a cool $100,000.

Beverly-Hills based jewelry designer Jason Arasheben told the mag that 'Chris went for the heart theme. He said, 'She's going to love this because she loves hearts.'

Rihanna is apparently returning the favor, ordering from the swanky jeweler a diamond-encrusted cross for Chris . The jeweler, not one for keeping quiet about his customers, also told the gossip mag that the singer 'gave specific instructions about Chris' gift. She was very particular about wanting the cross to match his other jewelry.'