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 first single, "Russian Roulette." The song was written and produced by Ne-Yo, who's worked on several of Rihanna's hits, including "Hate That I Love You" and "Take a Bow." Their previous efforts together have always been about the ups and downs of lo...
MTV.com News — 'It's so unexpected, from the tempo to the title to the feel,' Chuck Harmony says.By Jocelyn Vena
Rihanna may be playing a dangerous game on her first single, "Russia... more info
Chorus.fm — Stream (http://www.ryanseacrest.com/blog/whats-happening/listen-to-rihannas-longawaited-comeback-single-russian-roulette/) *Rihanna* (http://www.myspace.com/rihanna)'s fi... more info
Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Pop singer Rihanna on Tuesday released her first new single, "Russian Roulette," since being assaulted by former boyfriend and singer Chris Brow... more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — After some initial hints and rumors the past few weeks, Rihanna has returned to the pop landscape with a brand-new single, "Russian Roulette." It's her first official rel... more info
Topix — Rihanna is featured nearly topless in the artwork for her new single 'Russian Roulette.' Rihanna is exposing her fans to more than her music with her new single, "Russian... more info
ET Online —
Just like the title of her new album, The Wait is Ova!, the same can be said for Rihanna's new single -- which she just released.
Produced by Ne-Yo, the song "Rus... more info
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), d... more info
MTV.com News — First single 'Russian Roulette,' written by Ne-Yo, premieres today.By Jocelyn Vena
Rihanna's "Russian Roulette" single cover
Photo: Island Def Jam Music Group
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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 Roulett... more info
AllHipHop — Def Jam’s marquee female R&B singer Rihanna has revealed details behind her new upcoming album, titled Rated R.
The release is the Barbados-born singer’... 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 sch... 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, t... 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 g... more info
MTV.co.uk News — Rihanna’s new single Russian Roulette has been revealed to the world. The track is slow and more eerie than previous releases from the Barbados beauty. The chorus... 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 t... more info