Rihanna premiered the Anthony Mandler-directed video for her bonus single, “Wait Your Turn (the Wait Is Ova)” on rihannanow.com today.
The track comes from her forthcoming fourth studio album, Rated R, which is set to hit stores November 23rd. The video for her first single, “Russian Roulette,” which is also directed by Anthony Mandler will drop on Friday, November 13th.
After her last album, Because I Love It… back in 2007, which didn’t see a United States release, Amerie is back with her fourth studio album, In Love & War, which hits stores today (November 3), on Island Def Jam Records.
In Love & War finds itself mimicking those same hard blaring, live horn percussive sounds from her days with producer Rich Harrison. However, the album boasts no collaborations from him. Even with it’s over the top, Ray Kay-directed music video, the first single, “♫ Why R U,” co-produced by The Buchanans, didn’t seem to grab attention of the fans.
In contrast, “♫ Heard ‘Em All,” the next single to follow, got a little more love from radio and in the clubs. The online blitz began when they put out a teaser video, and fans became a little more excited to see promotion on the label’s end for Amerie. But soon after, a 106 & Park guest spot, there was little-to-no promotion coming from her or her camp.
Leona Lewis performed an exclusive show at The Hackney Empire on Monday night (November 2) in London, England. Word is, there was heavy security and she seemed a little nervous while on stage.
According to Billboard, her sophomore effort, Echo is in stores on November 16th in the U.K. and the 17th in the U.S.
Check out the latest video some r&b singer Chrisette Michele featuring rapper Wale for the song, “Fragile”. Wale’s debut album is in stores on Nov. 10th and Chrisette’s latest effort is already in stores.
Lady Gaga arrives to the 13th Annual ACE Awards presented by the Accessories Council at Cipriani 42nd Street on Monday, November 2nd in New York City.
The singer will be hitting up 106 & Park later on today for a taping and her video with Beyonce is scheduled to premiere on Thursday, November 5th.
Rihanna, who is currently on a media blitz this week, recently sat down for a candid interview with Glamour Magazine. She is being honored by the magazine next week in NYC and has been given the title of ‘Glamour Woman Of The Year’ alongside Michelle Obama, Maya Angelou, Serena Williams and others.
In the article, she opens up a bit about the aftermath of the Grammy night incident with former boyfriend Chris Brown. Read some key snippets below:
On the leaked photo of her battered face:
It was humiliating; that is not a photo you would show to anybody. I felt completely taken advantage of. I felt like people were making it into a fun topic on the Internet, and it’s my life. I was disappointed, especially when I found out the photo was [supposedly leaked by] two women.On the aftermath:
It has taught me so much. I felt like I went to sleep as Rihanna and woke up as Britney Spears. That was the level of media chaos that happened the next day. It was like, What, there are helicopters circling my house? There are 100 people in my cul-de-sac? What do you mean, I can’t go back home?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.
HBO’s By the People: The Election of Barack Obama chronicles the Obama campaign with never-before-seen footage of President Barack Obama behind the scenes in addition to interviews and candid moments with First Lady Michelle Obama and the couple’s daughters, Sasha and Malia, among others.
The documentary premieres Tuesday at 9, but check out a deleted scene below.
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