Did you know that Rihana's tweets led to multiple arrests?

Rihanna is now crowned as the ultimate social media queen. Every time she tweets or Instagrams, millions of followers sees it, even people in Thailand. Even authorities have been watching her feed closely and arresting people that she mentions in her account. 

On her trip to Phuket, Thailand on her Diamonds world tour, the singer took a selfie pic holding a slow loris (vulnerable or endangered animal) and posted to her Instagram page with a caption "Look who was talkin dity to me!"  

Unaware of the end results of her post, she was already aiding the local authorities to arrest two young men (20-year-old and 16-year-old males) for violating the law of prohibiting Thai citizens from charging tourists money to take photos with the endangered primate.

Rihanna's picture went viral with more than 232,000 views that led to Thailand's Ministry of Natural Resources began investigating. 

Another incident that Rihanna deserves her new title as the Ultimate Social Media Queen, the singer posted a few NSFW tweets about taking in an X-rated sex show in Phuket' red-light district, also raised eyebrows among law enforcement officials who noted such shows were against the law.

Rihanna can now add crime-fighter to her resume now.

Needless to say, after partaking in the Thai nightlife, Rihanna's global trek has since moved on to Singapore, after which the "Disturbia" star will head Down Under for a series of dates  in Australia. Hopefully, she'll stick to taking selfies of non endangered species…like the koala?!

     Source: Wikipedia, Wonderwall, Eonline, DailyMailUK, CeleBuzz, Idolator, RihannaTweeter, OMGfacts

                        

Did you know that Rihana's tweets led to multiple arrests?

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Did you know that "Umbrella" song was supposedly for Britney and not Rihanna?

Christopher Stewart, composer of the "Umbrella" song said that it was Britney Spears he had in mind to sing that song because Chris had worked with the pop star Britney on her 2003 album "In The Zone". However Britney's camp told Chris that they already had a lot of tracks lined up for the new album. 

Chris said "Her current state was a little bizarre, you know? It wasn't meant to be"

It was a Grammy season and Christopher Stewart set their sights on getting the record on Mary J Blige, who was nominated for 8 awards, but they also sent the track to Rihanna's label. "In a two-day period, we were in the bidding war of our lives," Stewart said while laughing. Mary Blige wasn't able to hear the song right away because she was very busy with her Grammy obligations. But Rihanna's label were relentlessly in pursuit of the record for the burgeoning star.

In an interview with MTV News, Mary J. Blige revealed that this song was originally written for her by Tricky Stewart and The-Dream. She said, "They did the song for me. And it was during the Grammy time and I was really, really busy, and I heard it, and I was like, 'Oh my goodness, that's a smash. I love this song.' And it was like, 'It's yours.' So in the midst of it being mine, they were probably telling [Rihanna] it was hers. She's such a beautiful lady, and I love her to death. I was so glad that she caught it and knocked it out of the park, and it's still one of my favorite songs to date."

Rihanna was in Los Angeles studio laying down her vocals. Chris Stewart was still unsure if Rihanna was the right choice for the song. When the singer sang the famous "ella" refrain, he knew they were all onto something.

"When she recorded the 'ellas,' you knew it was about to be the jump-off," he said, "and your life was about to change if you had anything to do with that record."

"It's crazy, just being a part of that," Stewart said. "I've seen a lot of things in my time in the music business, but to see a record take off like that, it's just amazing."

The song has earned Rihanna several awards and nominations. In 2008, "Umbrella" earned Rihanna and Jay-Z a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in addition to receiving nominations for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

                                                 Source: Wikipedia, Artistfacts, MTV.com, RollingStoneMusic

                                    

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Did you know that Rihanna's song "Unfaithful" was based on a relationship Rihanna had when she was 14 years old?

Rihanna's song "Unfaithful", is a slow ballad very different from Rihanna's earlier work, addresses the feelings of guilt a girl faces as she cheats on her boyfriend. She said in the interviews that not only do men cheat, women cheat also. "Unfaithful" is all about a girl cheating on her boyfriend which was based on Rihanna's relationship when she was 14 years old. 

In an interview, Rihanna said about the lyrics, "I'm referred to as a murderer in that song. Meaning, I'm taking this guy's life by hurting him, cheating on him. He knows, and it makes him feel so bad." She continued, "We always put it out there that guys cheat, and finally someone put it in perspective: girls cheat too."

In another interview for NewsDay, she said that "Unfaithful" was birthed out of a relationship she outgrew when she was fourteen. She added that the nature of the relationship was not physical.

The song was written by Shaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith with the song's producers StarGate. The song was originally titled "Murderer" and is about a woman who regrets cheating on her partner. "Unfaithful" is a pop ballad that contains prominent R&B elements, and was inspired by the works of American rock band Evanescence.

"Unfaithful" received a mixed response from critics; many praised its powerful balladry, but some criticized the lyrics. However got positive responses from most music critics. 

Kelefa Sanneh from The New York Times described "Unfaithful" as "a profoundly ludicrous – but not disagreeable – pop lament"

Quentin B. Huff from PopMatters commented that, "'Unfaithful' is a well-intentioned ballad informed by dramatic piano and strings"

Slant Magazine's Sal Cinquemani stated, "The melodramatic, string-laden ballad 'Unfaithful' is, if nothing else, an ambitious second single for an artist like Rihanna, and with lyrics like 'I don't want to be a murderer/Our love, his trust/I might as well take a gun and put it to his head,' it earns bonus points just for being so fucking weird"

Steve Jones of USA Today wrote that while the other ballads on the album were not as strong, "'Unfaithful', in which Rihanna deals with the "consequences of her own cheating heart, shows depth".

Celia San Miguel from Vibe magazine praised "Unfaithful", stating that it gives Rihanna a "new found charisma, solid vocal range and her ability to channel deep-rooted emotions with ease"

Dan Charnas from The Washington Post described the single as "an honest account of dishonesty".

Since its release, "Unfaithful" has been a staple of Rihanna's performances.

        

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Did you know that Rihanna was tagged "The Digital Download Queen" ?

Rihanna was tagged "The Digital Download Queen" due to her songs being downloaded over 75,000,000 times combined.

With the global album release of Loud in November 2010, Rihanna continues her journey to dominate popular music and fashion worldwide. Loud’s first two singles, “What’s My Name” (featuring Drake) and “Only Girl (In the World),” were worldwide successes, both solid #1 chart-toppers in the U.S. and UK. “What’s My Name,” “Only Girl (In the World)” and “S&M” became Rihanna s 8th, 9th, and 10th #1 Billboard Hot 100 hits, respectively. Rihanna now ranks as the only female artist of the past decade to chart ten #1’s on the Hot 100 as well as the youngest soloist to notch ten Hot 100 #1’s.

In the U.S., Loud debuted with the greatest first week sales of any Rihanna album to date, over 207,000 copies, earning RIAA platinum status by January. Loud sold over 6.2 million copies worldwide and hit #1 in six international territories – bringing Rihanna s total album sales to more than 30 million. She has also logged a phenomenal 100 million digital song sales, a number that is still growing every day.

From her Caribbean roots to the top of the charts, the runways of Paris and Milan and some of the biggest stages in the world, the 23-year-old, Barbados-born beauty has already earned the coveted title of international superstar. In 2005, Def Jam released Rihanna's dynamic debut album, Music of the Sun, which garnered much attention due to the popularity of her highly addictive dance hall-flavored first single, “Pon de Replay.” A year later, she released her platinum-selling second album A Girl Like Me, featuring the #1 singles “SOS” and “Unfaithful.” From her breakthrough multi-platinum album A Girl Like Me to her ubiquitous global smash “Umbrella,” in just a few short years, Rihanna helped redefine the path of popular music for a new generation.

With two successful albums under her belt in just two years, Rihanna dropped her third album, the multi-platinum Good Girl Gone Bad, in 2007. Rated R was released worldwide in November 2009 and the first single, “Russian Roulette” made chart history for Rihanna – as her 12th Billboard Hot 100 career hit. The next single, “Rude Boy” (the fifth multi-platinum certified song of Rihanna's career) hit #1 on a slew of charts – including Billboard’s Hot 100 and Hot 100 Airplay, and Media Base’s Pop, Hot Dance Radio, Hot Dance Clubs, Rhythm, and Urban charts.

Rihanna's extensive accomplishments also include multiple #1 hits, a Grammy for Best Dance Recording for “Only Girl (In The World), ” a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Run This Town" and a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Umbrella" along with fourteen Grammy nominations, two MTV Video Music Awards, Favorite Pop/Rock & Soul/R&B Female Artist at the American Music Awards, and the European MOBO Award as Best International Act. In all, Rihanna is the recipient of three Grammy Awards, four American Music and World Music and BET Awards, five People’s Choice and Teen Choice Awards, MTV VMAs from every region, a BRIT Award for Best International Female Artist in 2011 and an amazing 18 Billboard Music Awards. Rihanna's impressive discography and a growing collection of the music industry's most cherished awards have proven that this is only the beginning. With her beauty, fashion and business sense to match, the Island girl turned international superstar will continue to rock the world for years to come. The journey continues!

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