The Newsroom — Rihanna steps out for a night at London's Stringfellows strip club. more info

Big Apple Music Scene — • Lady Gaga has advice when it comes to men. (Celeb Dirty Laundry) • Full track list and more: new Black Keys album. (Hollywood Hiccups) • The X Factor with Rihanna. (Have U Heard) • Dr. Conrad Murray is dropping a claim regarding MJ. (Cel... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Rihanna has been confirmed as the first guest mentor on The X Factor USA.The Cheers (Drink To That) singer was on hand to help panelist L.A. Reid at the Judges' Houses stage of the competition,... more info

ContactMusic — Rihanna took over a bar in London on Wednesday night 12Oct11 to stage a karaoke party for a tour crew members birthday The Umbrella hitmaker is in Britain for a string of shows but during an evening off from performing she took a group of her workers... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — On BET 106 & Park, Royce spoke on the Shady 2.0 cypher and his funny “Hi Rihanna” line. It was trending on twitter after airing. I hear Rhi Rhi tweeted Royce back saying Hi too.   more info

Gigwise — Will preview on air tonight... more info

Pop Justice — » Nicki Minaj surprised two of the cutest kids you're ever likely to see on the Ellen show. (NEWS.com.au) (http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/nicky-minaj-surprises-tiny-youtube-sensations-by-meeting-the-pair-on-ellen/story-e6frfn09-122616584... more info

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Mjsbigblog — People Magazine reports that Pharrell Williams and Enrique Inglesias will act as guest mentors at the judges' houses on tonight's show. (Pharrell recently collaborated with Adam Lambert). Rihanna is also set as a guest mentor. more info