Allmusic Blog — “Russian Roulette,” the lead single from Rihanna’s upcoming Rated R (and her first solo single since the now-infamous encounter with Chris Brown on February 8th), debuted this morning on the singer’s website. The moody ballad was written and ... more info

E! Online — The wait is officially ova. Making good on her countdown-clock-underscored promise of big things, Rihanna has debuted her immensely anticipated single, "Russian Roulette,"... more info

The Independent — For one day only: preview Rihanna's new single "Russian Roulette" more info

VH1 News — Rihanna's new song, "Russian Roulette," is a haunting ballad that could be about her abusive relationship with Chris Brown. more info

MTV.com News — Haunting ballad, penned by Ne-Yo, seems to refer to an abusive relationship.By Jocelyn Vena Rihanna's Russian Roulette Photo: Island Def Jam Music Group Yes, the wait was ova on Tuesday (October 20) at 11:23 a.m. when Rihanna released her ... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — NEW YORK - Rihanna is exposing her fans to more than her music with her new single, "Russian Roulette." more info

Starpulse — Weekly Music News: The week of November 23 is shaping out to be a week fit for the battle of the divas as Rihanna, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and Mary J. Blige are all scheduled to release albums.[...] Read more! more info

Perez Hilton — Wow. We are shocked and saddened at what a dud RiRi's new song is! We LOVE Rihanna, but we are very disappointed. Sure, she didn't write or produce the song. That blame goes to NeYo. But RiRi did approve of this and (along with her label) chose it a... more info

People.com — Russian Roulette is the first release from her upcoming album more info

Rolling Stone — The wait is officially ova: Rihanna’s “Russian Roulette,” the first single off her upcoming album Rated R, debuted this morning at approximately 11:23 a.m. EST at the official RihannaNow Website. “Roulette” opens up with a desperado guitar ... more info