L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Songwriter-producer Benny Blanco (Rihanna's 'Diamonds,' Kesha's 'Die Young,' Maroon 5's 'Moves Like Jagger') strikes the right balance for mass appeal.When Benny Blanco discovered that "Diamonds," the single he co-wrote and produced for pop diva Riha... more info
ContactMusic — Albums of Note... Rihanna’s seventh studio album, Unapologetic has been met with a mixed response and our reviewer reckons the Barbadian pop... more info
Mjsbigblog — According to the UK rag, The Sun, In the wake of the departure of LA Reid, Simon Cowell is courting Rihanna and Chris Brown to join the X Factor US judging panel.
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ContactMusic — With LA Reid leaving the X Factor right after this season finishes, rumours have been flying about the fate of the show after his departure.The... more info
ContactMusic — Ratings have been falling for the X Factor, with this season’s closing episodes pulling in the lowest numbers yet, but apparently Simon Cowell has... more info
Starpulse — Simon Cowell is seeking a replacement for L.A. Reid on "The X Factor," and Rihanna and her on/again, off/again boyfriend Chris Brown are reportedly at the top of the list. According to Aceshowbiz.... more info
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Newcomer British boy band One Direction joined R&B diva Rihanna and British singer Adele to top Billboard's year-end music charts, released on Friday. more info
411 Mania — From Nicki Minaj's "Stupid Hoe" and Justin Bieber's "Boyfriend" to Rihanna and Chris Brown's "Birthday Cake (Remix)," Pitbull's "Back in Time" and more, 411's Jeremy Thomas counts down the top 8 worst singles of 2012! more info