diane sawyer + rihanna = full interview

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beyonce + sweet dreams = sick ema awards performance

There’s a reason why she is at the top of the game – because she gives a 1,000% in every performance!! Check out Beyonce’s ridiculous performance of ‘Sweet Dreams’ at the EMA’s

rihanna + gma interview = i ain’t buying the new chris brown album

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new york yankees + world series = empire state of mind (winners!)

The Yankees are world champions for a 27th time, beating the Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 on Wednesday to win their first title since 2000.

rihanna + glamour magazine = finally addressing the ‘issue’

Glamour: Let’s first talk about life before you made it: You are one of the few pop stars in recent years to come from the islands.
Rihanna: I would have never dreamed that my career would be this successful. I grew up in an average home in Barbados, and we didn’t live in the best neighborhood. But I was never aware that we were poor; my mom never made us feel that way. She loved me unconditionally. She made us feel anything was possible and instilled in me such confidence.

Glamour: Did you sing a lot as a kid?
Rihanna: Always—in the shower, to pillows and stuffed animals, my cousins. But I knew I wanted my music to be heard worldwide. That was my dream. I was able to make demos whenever I had vacation time, but my mom always said, “You are not stopping school until you get signed.” And even when I got signed, she still made me go to school.

Glamour: You auditioned for Jay-Z at Def Jam. What was that like?
Rihanna: I was nervous as hell. The night before, I couldn’t sleep. I was trying on a million different outfits and makeup. I remember seeing Jay-Z and starting to shake. I thought he would be in a suit, sitting behind a desk with a cigar. But he was totally chill, wearing sneakers and a T-shirt. Then I went into audition mode. I knew it was all or nothing. Right away, the Def Jam people said, “You can’t leave the building.” They closed the door, and the lawyers stayed until 1:00 or 2:00 A.M. to do the deal.

Glamour: That literally is the definition of overnight success!
Rihanna: In a matter of weeks, the first single [“Pon de Replay”] went to radio. Then we shot a video, and the song just took off. I was in the Top 10 with huge artists who I looked up to. Jay-Z kept telling me, “This never happens, so don’t get used to it.”

Glamour: What’s the most valuable piece of advice Jay-Z’s ever given you?
Rihanna: In the beginning of my career, he said, “You must be a good person, because good things are happening for you, but you have to stay humble.” One thing that intrigued me about him was that he was such a huge artist and really down-to-earth. I felt like if he was saying this, it must work.

Glamour: Let’s talk about this past year—you’ve obviously been through some difficult things. How did the people around you help you cope?
Rihanna: My friends and family have been extremely supportive, and everyone has been there for me. But at some point you are there alone. It’s a lonely place to be—no one can understand. That’s when you get close to God.

Glamour: Are you referring to the [Chris Brown] incident?
Rihanna: I am talking about starting with the night [before] the Grammys and then on. That was not the only thing that occurred this year. The picture leaking…it was one thing after another.

trey songz + the invention of sex = official video (viewer discretion advised)

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levi’s + commercials = Pioneers! Oh Pioneers! (Go Forth)

Check out these amazing commercials by Levi’s utilizing the iconic Walt Whitman poem ‘Pioneers’.

rihanna + the wait is ova = still not loving the song

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chris brown + new album cover (graffiti) = well…you tell me.

barack obama + by the people = an amazing documentary

If you were for him or not – I think everyone should definitely check out the ins and outs of President Barack Obama’s amazing campaign and road to the White House!! It premieres tomorrow (Tuesday) on HBO at 9PM.