Detroit Free Press — Rihanna: It's the smash songs that will lure the fans -- infectious hits like "Umbrella" and "Don't Stop the Music" -- but it's Rihanna's stagecraft that will likely keep them talking afterward. more info

Stereogum — Dense/deeply hypnotic Brooklyn-via-Obelrin beat-duo Blondes turn out Rihanna’s Billboard jam “Rude Boy,” dialing up the stutter and splicing in a sustained slice of Mariah Carey melisma on this, the most Bushwick roofparty friendly take on a Ri... more info

Perez Hilton — As if the opinion of a 17-year-old with a chip on her shoulder matters! In an interview with Spin, Taylor Momsen reveals that she is protective of the word "rock" and not everyone can live up to the label. "People think pop is rock, and the lines a... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — Pop off your dome and get your mind correct with this ultra-chopped remix of Rihanna's car-stereo standby "Rude Boy", courtesy of Rising hypno-beat outfit Blondes. The remix is part of Merok Records' Autumn Feelings sampler, which you can grab here--... more info

MTV.com News — Last week's surprise #1, Arcade Fire, drop down to #2.By Gil Kaufman Eminem Photo: Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images Eminem might lend you the crown for a week, but this summer's chart king is not ready to abdicate his throne just yet. A week after... more info

MTV.com News — 'Love the Way You Lie' producer Alex Da Kid is working on Rated R follow-up.By Jocelyn Vena Rihanna Photo: Michael Tran/ FilmMagic Rihanna has found a winning formula in her Eminem collaboration, "Love the Way You Lie." Naturally, for her n... more info

VH1 News — Rihanna is working with "Love the Way You Lie" producer Alex Da Kid on new hits for her next album. more info

ContactMusic — Model Brooklyn Decker has signed on to star in 'Battleship'. The 23-year-old beauty will play a love interest to Taylor Kitsch's lead character in the movie,... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Rihanna is set to work with Love The Way You Lie producer Alex da Kid on songs for her new album.The producer, who teamed up with RiRi and Eminem on their hit duet has revealed that the Umbrella... more info

MTV.com News — Clip features Nicki Minaj in a 'funhouse' atmosphere.By Jayson Rodriguez Trey Songz in the video for "Bottoms Up" Photo: Atlantic Records Trey Songz premiered the first video from his forthcoming album Pleasure, Pain & Pleasure on BET's 106... more info