'I'm a rockstar not a parent': Rihanna defends controversial new video showing her murdering a rapist

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Controversial: Rihanna's video for her new single Man Down has attracted criticism


Rihanna has defended her controversial new music video Man Down, insisting 'this is the real world'.

Taking to Twitter today the singer attacked her critics, claiming she was a 'rockstar not a parent' and saying she had 'the freedom to make art'.

Man Down attracted the wrath of the Parents Television Council, who blasted Rihanna for showing a 'cold, calculated execution of murder'.


Violent: Rihanna is seen hiding in the shadows with a gun in her hand as she seeks revenge


The video shows her taking revenge on a rapist by gunning him down in a crowded train station.

But Rihanna, herself a victim of domestic violence, disagreed with the criticism.

'I'm a 23 year old rockstar with NO KIDS! What's up with everybody wanting me to be a parent? I'm just a girl, I can only be your/our voice!' she wrote.


Revenge: Her attacker lies sprawled on the floor after Rihanna kills him


And in an apparent direct response to the PTC she added: 'Cuz we all know how difficult/embarrassing it is to communicate touchy subject matters to anyone especially our parents!

'The music industry isn't exactly Parents R Us! We have the freedom to make art, LET US! Its your job to make sure they don't turn out like US.'

The council said in a statement: 'Rihanna's personal story and status as a celebrity superstar provided a golden opportunity for the singer to send an important message to female victims of rape and domestic violence.

'Instead of telling victims they should seek help, Rihanna released a music video that gives retaliation in the form of premeditated murder the imprimatur of acceptability.'


Flashback: After starting with the murder, the video goes back to the previous day when Rihanna was carefree


Island life: The video is set in Kingston, Jamaica


Media justice group Industry Ears also criticised BET for airing the video.

'If Chris Brown shot a woman in his new video and BET premiered it, the world would stop,' Industry Ears co-founder Paul Porter said.

'Rihanna should not get a pass and BET should know better. The video is far from broadcast worthy.'

Today, a defiant Rihanna praised her fans for their support, tweeting: 'Thank you for the amazing response on ManDownVideo I love you guys, and I love that u GOT IT!!'
It's the second time in as many weeks Rihanna attracted criticism from the PTC - she was slammed for her kinky performance with Britney Spears at the Billboard Awards.


Rihanna - Man Down, click here


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'I'm a rockstar not a parent': Rihanna defends controversial new video showing her murdering a rapist

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Controversial: Rihanna's video for her new single Man Down has attracted criticism


Rihanna has defended her controversial new music video Man Down, insisting 'this is the real world'.

Taking to Twitter today the singer attacked her critics, claiming she was a 'rockstar not a parent' and saying she had 'the freedom to make art'.

Man Down attracted the wrath of the Parents Television Council, who blasted Rihanna for showing a 'cold, calculated execution of murder'.


Violent: Rihanna is seen hiding in the shadows with a gun in her hand as she seeks revenge


The video shows her taking revenge on a rapist by gunning him down in a crowded train station.

But Rihanna, herself a victim of domestic violence, disagreed with the criticism.

'I'm a 23 year old rockstar with NO KIDS! What's up with everybody wanting me to be a parent? I'm just a girl, I can only be your/our voice!' she wrote.


Revenge: Her attacker lies sprawled on the floor after Rihanna kills him


And in an apparent direct response to the PTC she added: 'Cuz we all know how difficult/embarrassing it is to communicate touchy subject matters to anyone especially our parents!

'The music industry isn't exactly Parents R Us! We have the freedom to make art, LET US! Its your job to make sure they don't turn out like US.'

The council said in a statement: 'Rihanna's personal story and status as a celebrity superstar provided a golden opportunity for the singer to send an important message to female victims of rape and domestic violence.

'Instead of telling victims they should seek help, Rihanna released a music video that gives retaliation in the form of premeditated murder the imprimatur of acceptability.'


Flashback: After starting with the murder, the video goes back to the previous day when Rihanna was carefree


Island life: The video is set in Kingston, Jamaica


Media justice group Industry Ears also criticised BET for airing the video.

'If Chris Brown shot a woman in his new video and BET premiered it, the world would stop,' Industry Ears co-founder Paul Porter said.

'Rihanna should not get a pass and BET should know better. The video is far from broadcast worthy.'

Today, a defiant Rihanna praised her fans for their support, tweeting: 'Thank you for the amazing response on ManDownVideo I love you guys, and I love that u GOT IT!!'
It's the second time in as many weeks Rihanna attracted criticism from the PTC - she was slammed for her kinky performance with Britney Spears at the Billboard Awards.


Rihanna - Man Down, click here


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Barbados R&B Recording Artist Rihanna HD Wallpapers

Robyn Rihanna Fenty (born February 20, 1988), better known as simply Rihanna, is a R&B recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers. She subsequently signed a contract with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning for then-label head Jay-Z.





Barbados R&B recording artist Rihanna HD Wallpapers

Rihanna Flaming Red Hair and Sexy Outfits

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Rihanna sexy white with black polka dots bra.

Rihanna Polka Dot Bra and Flaming Red Hair

Rihanna creates that perfect, sexy picture with her long, straight red hair capturing our attention.

Polka Dots have been popping up in many fashion looks, this year.

Rihanna very sexy white with black polka dots bra top certainly captures this very hot and sexy trend.

She wore the bra top on the outside, a trend started by Madonna.

She added a white, black and red tribal-print blazer with lace-trimmed micro-mini skirt and fishnet pantyhose to complete the look.

Rihanna wore this hot and sexy look when she performed on ABC Good Morning America show from Times Square in New York City, last month.

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Rihanna in ripped and torn cutoff denim shorts.

Rihanna Ripped and Torn Cutoff Denim Jeans

Rihanna also love the ripped and torn denim cutoff jeans look.

Appearing on the David Letterman show last month, Rihanna wore a pair of very faded ripped and torn cut off denim jeans.

She also wore a whitish grey top and black leather jacket with white hoodie.

She rounded out the look with a pair of black leggings and black high heel front tied black ankle boots.

Rihanna Does GQ

Rihanna is also featured on the cover of British GQ in a pair of very sexy black fishnet pantyhose and black corset.

Rihanna Loud Tour Adds Dates

Rihanna has been adding dates to her Loud concert tour for next year.

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Rihanna in sexy black fishnet partyhose on the cover of GQ.

She will be performing at the ECHO arena on Friday October 7, 2011.

Rihanna currently has three songs on the UK top 10 including her platinum selling Only Girl in the World.

Katy Perry will also be performing at Liverpool next year as part of her California Dreams tour.

A second date has been added, as the original date sold out quickly.

This is part of Rihanna Loud tour in the UK with the following dates announced.

Rihanna Loud Tour Dates

• 5 Oct 2011: London, O2 Arena


• 7 Oct 2011: Liverpool, Echo Arena


• 9 Oct 2011: Manchester Evening News Arena
  
• 10 Oct 2011: Glasgow, SECC
  
• 15 Oct 2011: Birmingham, LG Arena
  
• 16 Oct 2011: Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena
  

Rihanna Most Social Singer?

Billboard launched a new top rating list, the Social 50 listing is based on the artist fan page views and song listened to on Facebook, Twitter, YourTube, MySpace and iLike.

In the inaugural listing, Rihanna toped the chart, with other artist in the top five included Justin Bieber, Eminem, Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj.

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Rihanna – Sexy Top and Whirlwind Weekend

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Rihanna is a tight, skin colored bustier top and Daisey Duke shorts.

We love these very sexy pictures of Rihanna from her music video filming last week.

Rihanna wore a very sexy pair of ripped, cut off short shorts – the Daisy Duke short shorts jeans look.

She wore an extremely sexy skin colored bustier corset, that really drew attention to her low cut cleavage.

Rihanna sexy look was completed with a pair of knee high white knit stockings and a pair of black shoes.

Yep, quite a sexy outfit for Rihanna video filming.

Rihanna Does SNL Skit

On Saturday Night Live from New York City, Rihanna performed her new single Only Girl in the World.

In additional, Rihanna performed in a comedy skit based on the couple Bonnie and Clyde called Ronnie and Clyde.

For the skit, Rihanna was dressed all in black.

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Rihanna sexy white knee high stocks.

Black stretch hip hugging pants, bare midriff, black jacket top and a black fedora on top of her bright red hair.

Rihanna also Performs on X Factor

While the SNL tape was airing in the states, Rihanna was headed to London, U.K. to perform on the show X Factor.

Rihanna also performed her new single Only Girl in the World.

This time, the setting was a fabulous dinner party were Rihanna emerged from the crowd performing the song.

During her performance, the background dancers engaged in flinging a bit of food at each other adding some visual effect to her song.

Since coming to the states from Barbados six years ago, the twenty two year old singer born Robyn Rihanna Fenty aka Rihanna has a number of blockbuster hits including Umbrella, Disturbia and Please Don't Stop the Music.

Rihanna performing on Saturday Night Live - video

Rihanna performing on X Factor - video

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Rihanna – Sexy Red Head with Hot Bra Cones

Rihanna - new red hair - rear view.

Bra Wars may be the summer concert theme as the leading musical Divas head back to the states to resume their concert tours in July.

Lady Gaga has blazed the way with her fiery erupting bra.

Katy Perry wears a cup cake shaped white with red swirling bra that sprays out cream in her musical video California Gruls.

So, not to be outdone, Rihanna wore a black cone bra at her recent concert performance at the Rock in Rio music festival in Madrid, Spain.

Rihanna comment in her July 2010 cover article for ELLE: I respect designers who aren't afraid to go outside the box, she told ELLE.

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Rihanna - new red hair and black cone bra - front view.

I went to a Gaultier show, and I saw girls who are thicker than me, beautiful and voluptuous and different ethnicities. That made me so excited. I thought, Okay, I can work that, for sure., she told ELLE

It's actually the edgy design magic of Jean Paul Gaultier who envisioned and created the first cone shaped bra that was worn by Madonna in her tours.

Not only is fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier responsive for creating Madonna's famous cone bra, but he also designed the famous cage dress worn by singer and performing artist Grace Jones.

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Rihanna in a hot dance number

Rihanna Hot Red Hairdo

In addition to Rihanna's sexy cone shaped bra, she has also added a blazing red hairdo to top off her new look.

The hot new hairdo featured a side shaving with a fiery red top sitting atop her head.

The unique style was created by celebrity hair stylist Ursula Stephen who created unique hair styles for Keyshia Cole, Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child, and America's Next Top Model winner Saleisha Stowers.

Rihanna is currently in the middle of her Last Girl on Earth concert tour.

The last leg of the tour begins when Rihanna arrives back in the United States in July, 2010.

Lady Gaga Monster Ball tour will also be returning to the states in July, 2010 with a Fourth of July concert in Atlantic City, New Jersey and sold out performances at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Rihanna is also featured on the July, 2010 cover of ELLE magazine.

For a behind the scenes look at ELLE fashion photo shoot with photographer Tom Munro, just take a look at the video clip below.

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Rihanna Sexy Costumes Sparkle in European Tour Launch

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Rihanna is a long black cape and sexy thigh high boots Rockstar number

Rihanna European tour, with performances at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp Belgium and the GelreDome in the Netherlands, combined hot, sexy outfits; sexy dance numbers and a medley of Rihanna hit songs.

Descending to the stage in a long over flowing black cape, thigh high black boots, and black cat women leotard, Rihanna song Rockstar showcased her sexy PVC fashion look.

Perhaps taking a bit of costume design cue from Lady Gaga her face was concealed behind a glittering, gold mask.

The stunning performance was captured in the video tape clip below.

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Rihanna wore a towering pink feather mohawk headpiece with top and sexy fishnet pantyhose for her song Disturbia

For her song – Hard, Rihanna wore a very sexy little sparkling pink outfit with overflowing shoulder pads.

She was joined on stage by a troupe of shirtless male dancers, that really turn up the heat in this hot and sexy dance number.

Changing costumes again, Rihanna appeared in a body suit with white see thru patterns, as she did a solo drum set.

One of the show stopping moments occurred when Rihanna performed the number Disturbia.

She wore a towering pink feather mohawk headpiece top and sexy fishnet pantyhose, as male dancers on stilts with red piercing eyes performed overhead.

The stilts walking creatures also had female dancers on their backs.

Actually, this number is hard to describe, but you can see it in the video clip below.

For her signature and closing number Umbrella, Rihanna appeared with overpowering white and black shoulder pads.

A black bra top surrounded by a futuristic white skirt and black thigh high spandex panties.

She completed this sexy picture with thigh high black with silvery sparking stockings with a backdrop featuring floating black figures totting umbrellas.

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Video clip of Rihanna Rockstar 101 number from her European tour, below.

Video clip of Disturbia from Rihanna European Tour.

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Rihanna Sexy Garter Belts and Stocking Look

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Rihanna sexy stockings and garter belts - suspenders

Rihanna is not only Breakin' Dishes but she is also setting fashion trends.

As we told you in our Lily Allen post, many top celebrities during Paris Fashion Week were sporting a very sexy look which included knee high boots or thigh high boots, with stocking, plus garter belts or suspender.

This very sexy look focused the viewer's attention on the legs, stockings and garter belts - suspenders.

The look was crowned with either a ultra short mini skirts or dresses.

Spotted wearing this new trend during Paris fashion week were Rihanna, Katy Perry, Pixie Geldof, Agyness Deyn, Lily Allen and Daisy Lowe.

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Rihanna performing during the taping of a scene from her new music video

Rihanna seems to really embrace this look and, in fact, appeared in the film of a new music video in a ultra short gray mini dress with padded shoulders.

The padded shoulders look is also coming back into vogue.

But the really sexy part of her outfit were those thigh high boots, black fishnet stockings and black garter belts or as our UK readers prefer to call them suspenders.

Rihanna wore a black eye patch over one eye as she shot scenes for her upcoming music video on a bridge on a very cold night in New York City.

Although her new album is still untitled, its expected to be release in the states during the Thanksgiving week, with a new single from the album Russian Roulette released today.

Take a look at some additional photos from Rihanna music video taping in New York City in the photo story
Rihanna - Sexy Eye Patch and Sexy Black Stockings.

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Celebrities Rip Their Pants - Oh My

Lindsay Lohan in ripped and torn jeans.

Use to be that celebrities clothing was indeed perfect in all details - new, maybe never worn before and just perfect for the red carpet or the shopping line.

Today celebrities are embracing a torn and ripped jeans look.

Years ago, a pair of celebrity ripped denim jeans would be cut into shorts or destined for the donation or rag pile.

Not any more, and not from just from the rock and roll celebrity set, but also from the teen to mature celebrity set.

Yes, ripped, torn and faded jeans have become a popular item for the celebrity set.

Rihanna in torn jeans and a sexy corset bustier top.

Fashion setting celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, prefer a really torn jeans look.

Lohan is often seen shopping in faded jeans with torn knee and multi rips and tears on her jeans.

Singer Rihanna also embraces the torn jeans look.

She seems to prefer faded jeans with lots of tears couple with a corset bustier top which created a very sexy fashion statement.

Teen star Vanessa Hudgens has a preference for faded jeans ripped at the knee.

Taylor Momsen on the set of the trendy Gossip Girl television show.

Even the fashion trend setting show Gossip Girl has been sweep up into the trend with Taylor Momsen appearing in a scene in faded, ripped jeans.

Naturally, publicity seeking reality star Heidi Pratt has incorporated the ripped jeans look into her photo ops.

This trend has not escaped fashion designers, Pencey, Dylan George Alexandra and J Brand are manufacturing faded, ripped and torn jeans for celebrities, celebrities wannabees and the fashion conscious too.

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Beyonce Knowles Fashion Winner at American Music Awards

Beyonce Knowles Fashion Winner
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Beyonce Knowles Fashion Win.

Beyonce Knowles has to be the undisputed fashion winner at the 35th Annual American Music Awards Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles.

You just have to love the very sexy, hourglass design of Beyonce gown; it reminds us of Mae West trademark hourglass figure.

The skintight satin gown really complements Beyonce figure.

Flattering, yet drawing attention to her rounded cleavage and booty.

This gown, by her own label House of Dereon, truly embodies glamour.

Adding to Beyonce's glitter were more that one million dollars in Lorraine Schwartz diamonds.

Rihanna by Armani Prive

At the awards show, she performed the country version of "Irreplaceable" with Sugarland.

What happened to Rihanna?

Just a few weeks ago she wore a beautiful green gown to the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo.

However, the black velvet and Swarovski crystal-encrusted Armani Prive dress she wore on the red carpet simply did not cut it.

The top of the dress seemed ill fitting and definitely did not due anything to complement or enhance her appearance.

Rihanna by Zac Posen

In fact, the top of the dress was more distracting than attracting; gaudy and unflattering.

However, the lacey Zac Posen mini dress she wore for her performance was right on the money. Still, Rihanna captured the Favorite Female Artist, Soul/R&B.

Carrie Underwood - Simple Sexy Always Wins.

Carrie Underwood by Georges Chakra

Carrie Underwood showed that simple yet sexy always wins.

Carrie Underwood arrived in a form fitting white lace Georges Chakra mini dress with Rene Caovilla heels, with Mikimoto pear earrings and a Mary Norton clutch.

Carrie Underwood scored a triple at the American Music Awards taking home three awards including favorite country album.

Justin Timberlake Double.

Also scoring a double at the awards was Justin Timberlake who captured favorite pop-rock artist, and the award for soul/R&B album went to his "FutureSex/Love Sounds."

Timberlake accepted by video from Australia.

The complete list of award winners and red carpet fashion pictures follows:

Pop-rock:

Male artist: Justin Timberlake

Female artist: Fergie

Band, duo or group: Nickelback

Album: "Daughtry," Daughtry

Soul-R&B:

Male artist: Akon

Female artist: Rihanna

Album: "FutureSex/LoveSounds," Justin Timberlake

Rap-hip-hop:

Male artist: T.I.

Band, duo or group: Bone Thugs-n-Harmony

Album: "T.I. vs. T.I.P.," T.I.

Country:

Male artist: Tim McGraw

Female artist: Carrie Underwood

Band, duo or group: Rascal Flatts

Album: "Some Hearts," Carrie Underwood

Breakthrough artist:

Daughtry

Adult contemporary:

Daughtry

Alternative rock:

Linkin Park

Latin:

Jennifer Lopez

Contemporary inspirational:

Casting Crowns

Soundtracks:

Album: "High School Musical 2"

T-Mobile Text-In Award:

Carrie Underwood

International award:

Beyonce

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Rihanna Hour Glass Figure

Rihanna Retro Glamour Look

Capturing that retro glamour look, singer Rihanna graced the red carpet at the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo in a very tight fitting, silky green gown that highlighted her hour glass figure.

The dress captured the retro glamour looks of Mae West and Marilyn Monroe while emphasizing Rihanna stunning figure.

The silk material was gathered at the knee, and flared into a fish tail like base.

Capping her look was a 50ish style hairdo with lots of big curls, especially the large curly bangs.

Her beautiful makeup was set aglow with the reddest shade of red lipstick.

Altogether a very stunning outfit.

Rihanna, not only captured the audience with her green gown and retro glamour look but she also captured "Female Entertainer of the Year" and "World's Best Selling Pop Female Artist" awards.

Gatthered at the Knee - Flared Base

Among the other World Music Awards winner were:

Legend Award for Outstanding Contribution to R&B - Patti LaBelle

Legend Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music - Celine Dion

World's Best-Selling New Artist - Mika

World's Best-Selling Pop/Rock Male Artist - Mika

World's Best-Selling Pop/Rock Female Artist - Avril Lavigne

World's Best-Selling Rap/Hip-Hop Artist - 50 Cent

World's Best-Selling Rock Group - Linkin Park

World's Best-Selling R+B Artist - Akon

World's Best-Selling Pop Female Artist - Rihanna

World's Best-Selling DJ - David Guetta

World's Best-Selling Latin Artist - Mana

Male Entertainer of the Year - Mika

Female Entertainer of the Year - Rihanna

World's Best-Selling Internet Artist - Akon

Best-Selling Artists from around the world:

Africa - Akon

America - Justin Timberlake

Australia - Silverchair

Britain - Mika

Canada - Avril Lavigne

China - Jay Chou

Netherlands - Within Temptation

France - Christophe Willem

Germany - Cascada

Ireland - U2

Italy - Laura Pausini

Middle East - Amr Diab

Russia - Silver

Spain - Miguel Bose

Scandinavia - Nightwish

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