Rolling Stone — When SNL returns from a few weeks off this coming Saturday night, Taylor Swift will be pulling double duty as both host and musical guest. Only a handful of stars have managed that heavy load in the past — notably Britney Spears, who was the younge... more info

Alex Turner admits taking inspiration from Kylie for the Arctic Monkeys' arena tour. He told NME that he went to see Kylie, Beyonce and Britney Spears play big venues to see how they play large crowds more info

Guardian Music — For the first time since she was assaulted by her ex-boyfriend in February, Rihanna has spoken about domestic violence and how it could happen to anyoneRihanna has opened up for the first time since her assault by Chris Brown in February. In a magazi... more info

The Daily Mail — In a candid interview the singer breaks her silence about the assault, the aftermath and the leaking of the infamous photograph of her bruised and battered face. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Rihanna struggled to cope with the overnight surge in media interest after she was beaten by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, insisting she suddenly became hunted like paparazzi favourite Britney Spears. more info

MTV.com News — Comedian tells London's Sunday Times that he's no longer satisfied with 'calamitous promiscuity.'By Jocelyn Vena Katy Perry and Russell Brand Photo: Eric Ryan/ Getty Images Since they were first seen kissing at a VMA after party two months... more info

ARCTIC Monkeys star Alex Turner turns to Spears and Beyonce ahead of arena tour more info

MTV.com News — Singer also speaks to Glamour about aftermath of Chris Brown assault.By Gil Kaufman Rihanna (file) Photo: Dominique Charriau/ WireImage On Thursday, Rihanna's first televised interview since her assault at the hands of former boyfriend Chr... more info

Dlisted — Alien Princess RiRi is publicly speaking out for the first time about "the incident." Hey, an album ain't gonna sell itself! RiRi told Glamour Magazine that the night after Chris Brown Ike Turnered her, she woke up as Our Lady of Cheetos. No, Ri... more info

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