ContactMusic — Sexy RB star Rihanna has chopped off her dreadlocks and gone topless to promote her new perfume fittingly titled Nude The singer debuted her latest hairstyle when she performed on the finale of TV talent show American Idol last week 23May12 but she h... more info

Core News — “Diplo himself is in the mix for two hours! Massive tracks from Kelis, Rihanna, Popcaan, TC, M83, Beenie Man, Swappi, Kirko Bangz and Netsky!” Diplo & Friends 2012-05-27 Diplo in the mix [Depositfiles download] Tracklist: See text file. Follow Co... more info

ContactMusic — Rihanna is baffled by Simon Cowells decision to fire Cheryl Cole from the American version of The X Factor insisting the Girls Aloud star was received so well by U S viewers The music mogul axed the British singer during auditions for the first seaso... more info

Perez Hilton — Rapper and business mogul Jay-Z has added yet another artist to his fast growing, star studded team! Put your diamonds in the sky for M.I.A. — she’s just signed a deal with Jay’s management company Roc Nation!!! M.I.A. joins Hov’s long list o... more info

ContactMusic — Rihanna wants Cheryl Cole to replace Jennifer Lopez on American Idol The Where Have You Been singer responded to rumours that the former X Factor judge has been approached by the rival show to join their panel of celebrities which currently inc... more info

Guardian Music — This month Tim turns his back on the reign of Calvin Harris and hunts for some fresh new popA couple of months ago, the New Yorker ran a brilliant piece that went behind the making of a potential pop smash. It centred on songwriting team Stargate –... more info

The Newsroom — When it comes to vacation, life's a beach for celebrities like Anne Hathaway, Rihanna, Ben Stiller, and Hugh Jackman. See how other stars spend their time outside of work. more info

Guardian Music — Your guide to the songs and sofas to get behind when this year's continental contest kicks off in AzerbaijanIf you're not getting behind the UK's entry – Engelbert Humperdinck, aged 76 – in Saturday's Eurovision final, here are some alternatives ... more info

Guardian Music — Pop-singing pirates, blindfolded balladeers and a Bonnie Tyler wannabe – yes, these really are the acts to watch in the Eurovision finalEurovision 2012: who sparkled in the first semi-final?In many ways, the second Eurovision semi-final was going t... more info

Gigwise — Jay-Z signs up UK star ahead of fourth album more info