Esquire released these teaser behind-the-scenes pictures from Rihanna’s cover shoot for the June 2012 issue of Esquire magazine UK. These behind the scenes photos were taken back in February at a studio in Dalston, East London. As you can see, the photoshoot itself is going to be well worth waiting for. They also said to keep an eye out for more pictures & exclusive videos. We can’t wait for the photoshoot to arrive!

Rihanna debuts on Forbes Celebrity 100 list for the first time. Thanks to her recent hits like “We Found Love” and her latest album “Talk That Talk,” along with endorsements with the likes of Armani and Nivea. The very first fragrance of the pop diva, Reb’l Fleur, along with her almost 100 date tour adds millions more to her total. She is currently the most liked female artist in Facebook with 53 million likes. You can check out the full list here.

Rihanna stars alongside Eli Manning and Andy Samberg in the promo for this weekend’s “Saturday Night Live.” In addition to performing on the show for the third time, she may appear in a skit or two. Will she reprise her role in the Emmy-nominated digital short “Shy Ronnie”? Tune in on Saturday night and find out. Watch the promo below.

Via: Rap-Up

Via FHM: The nation has spoken…

You came, you clicked, we counted! Now behold the 100 Sexiest Women on Planet Earth 2012 – chosen by you, you and you over there with your trousers round your ankles (seriously dude, that’s not a strong look for riding the bus, pull ’em up).
You voted in your hundreds of thousands this year – the incredible 18th year of FHM’s 100 Sexiest – and what an eye-popping list of lady-awesomeness it is. Honestly, you’ve done yourselves and the nation proud.

1. Tulisa Contostavlos
2. Cheryl Cole
3. Rihanna
4. Rosie Jones
5. Georgia Salpa

Via Complex: The musical landscape for female artists is increasingly competitive these days. With so many starlets constantly emerging, it gets difficult to distinguish one girl from another. Fortunately, the following women have no problem with that. From fronting hot new bands to producing solo club-bangers, this fresh crop of under-25 talent is wasting no time making themselves known with their alluring style, sound, looks. Check out The 25 Sexiest Musicians Under 25 for a look at the ladies who will be killing it in music for years to come.

• 1. Rihanna, Age: 24

After the transformation we’ve witnessed in Rihanna over the past few years, it’s hard to believe the Barbadian beauty is only 24. Rihanna went from being that chick who sang “Pon De Replay” to being the baddest chick in the industry not only for her panty-dropping hit “We Found Love,” but also for her incredibly tantalizing Twitter presence, unapologetic attitude towards toking up and for her highly-publicized romantic life.

Rihanna employs in her stage performances, music videos and personal style, it’s difficult to believe that her first-ever movie role is in this summer’s ”Battleship”. The Caribbean-born singer admitted that filling her in the Peter Berg-directed film made her nervous in the beginning.

“I had trepidation. It was my first film, and I was coming into an environment full of professionals so I had to keep up,” Rihanna said during our “MTV First: Battleship.” “There were also real military vets on set, who were a part of the film, so you’re definitely minding your P’s and Q’s at all times, you don’t want to do anything that was disappointing to their customs.”

Being back on the USS Missouri (where they filmed scenes for the movie) for “First” reminded the singer of the nervous energy she had on set.

“The butterflies, that nervous feeling I have being here again,” she said. “You’re not comfortable, you have to be alert all the time.”

So the big question: What did RiRi think when she saw the finished film and her performance for the first time?

“I was extremely blown away,” she said. “I hadn’t expected anything like that, because you have to create it in your mind, everyone had their own idea of what it would look like and seeing it back, it was a completely different magnitude. I definitely was weirded out in seeing myself onscreen, and hearing myself speak in an American accent,” she admitted. “It was weird but cool I think.”

Check out the new “Battleship” trailer, shown by MTV last night.

There are only a few more hours until Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Rihanna and Brooklyn Decker will hit our airwaves for ”MTV First: ‘Battleship’ “ to premiere an exclusive clip from their buzzworthy summer blockbuster. In the meantime, we are happy to hold you eager fans over with a snippet from our interview with Rihanna about the film.

“I wanted to do something badass but I didn’t imagine it would be grungy, like straight Navy soldier, no makeup,” Rihanna said of her expectations for her first movie role. “I enjoyed it. We did training just before the shoot, speeding the boat, turning, learning how to shoot and handle the weapon, and two hours later we were shooting that scene.”

The “Talk That Talk” singer has received nothing but rave reviews for her work in the film.

“She was great,” director Peter Berg told MTV News of Rihanna’s acting chops. “She has a very strong part. I was surprised no one had ever thought to hire Rihanna,” he added. “I was a huge fan of her videos. Obviously she’s sexy, but she had this real intensity. I’m like, ‘Someone’s going to get her.’

“When I met with her, she came in a T-shirt and jeans, no makeup, very natural,” Berg recalled. “She was like, ‘Look, I want to be an actress. Don’t kiss my ass. Don’t lie to me. Push me. Treat me as you would any other actor. Help make me good.’ She is really, really good in ‘Battleship.’ “

Don’t forget to tune in to MTV on MTV tonight at 7:56 p.m. ET to watch the premiere of the exclusive “Battleship” clip, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A with the film’s stars on MTV.com, hosted by MTV News’ Josh Horowitz. Fans can get in on the action by submitting video or text questions via MTV.com or via Twitter using @MTVNews, hashtag #MTVFirst or #AskBattleship.

And so, the long awaited moment is finally here. The beautiful video of Rihanna’s latest single ‘Where Have You Been’ just premiered on VEVO. Watch it, and don’t forget to tell your friends and family to watch it in order to break the record on VEVO for the most number of views on a music video in 24 hours.

Speaking to ET Canada, Chris Martin have rated Rihanna as the third best lady in the world – after wife Gwyneth Paltrow, who took up No.1 and No.2, of course. However, Rihanna’s got competition from Beyoncé and Cameron Diaz, who are tied to the third place. Martin said:

“I think she’s the third most attractive lady in the world. My first and second is the same person [Gwyneth], she gets two. Rihanna’s a distant third. Cameron Diaz is up there as well, she’s third. There’s a few thirds, Beyoncé is third as well? Naming all these great ladies. This is a silly conversation! This is going to be the headline, I’ve just screwed up the whole interview.”

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