The title of pop princess is often thrown around in the music industry, with the holder of such a title remaining highly debatable, but Barbados-born R&B singer Rihanna has emerged in recent years as a strong contender, and these remarkable Rihanna innovations show she isn’t about to back down now.
Whether she’s stripping down in the backseat of a limo for a new Armani ad, or debuting an edgy new ‘do, Rihanna definitely knows how to stay in the spotlight and isn’t afraid of a little controversy. It isn’t often that stars are able to make full career recoveries after traumatic public breakups, but Rihanna seems to have only come back stronger after the domestic violence case with Chris Brown in 2009.
As a longtime fan of the now 23-year-old singer, I couldn’t be happier with where her career seems to be headed. If you haven’t caught the video for her latest single, We Found Love featuring Calvin Harris, you might want to take a seat and prepare to be blown away by the incredible imagery and fusion of pop, R&B and dance music found in the hit. After reading through these remarkable Rihanna innovations, I can’t wait to get my hands on her new album, ‘Talk That Talk,’ set for a November 21, 2011 release.
79 Remarkable Rihanna Innovations
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Celeb Nudetography
Scandalous Photos of Rihanna Leaked On the Internet
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Noir Rings
(Fake?) Rihanna Photos Leaked Are Dull Compared to Her Twinkling New Ring
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Scanty See-Through Dresses
Rihanna Pulled a Lady Gaga in a Revealing Outfit in Paris
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Celebrity Mohawks
Rihanna Shaves Sides of Head and Rocks the Results
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Body Art of the Stars
10 Celebrity Tattoos and Piercings Fans Are Eager to Emulate
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Under Boob Editorials
Rihanna Rocks Sassy Styles for January 2010 GQ
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Peak-A-Boo Cat Costumes
The Rihanna Tiger Costume is Grrrrreat
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Leg Warming Alternatives
How to Wear Skirts In Winter
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Cotton Candy Cocktail Dresses
Rihanna Wears Viktor & Rolf at Clive Owens' Grammy Awards Party
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Seaweed-Covered Starlet Shoots
The Rihanna Esquire November 2011 Editorial is Steaming Hot
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The Bob is Back
Hairstyle Springs Back into Fashion
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High-Profile Facebook Breakups
Chris Brown and Rihanna Change Relationship Status to 'Single'
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Knit Beret
Stars Keep Warm in Style
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Pompadour Mohawks
Rihanna Shows Women How to Rock the Greaser Look Right
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Sultry Redheaded Sirens
The Rihanna Marie Claire UK Editorial Reveals a Blissful Star
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Morphing Celebu-Tats
Stars Who Modify Their Tattoos When Partners Change
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Celebrity Barbies
Donna Anne Transforms Barbie With Famous Faces
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Getting Freaky With Mannequins & Animals
Rihanna's Disturbia Music Video
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Sight-Obscuring Shades
Rihanna Rocks Her Barracuda Shades (Again) to Fashion's Night Out Fete
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Racy Redheaded Celebritorials
Rihanna Covers FHM Magazine Australia May 2011 Issue in Lingerie
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Fierce Accessory Shoots
Rocking Out With Rihanna in W Magazine
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Ripped Black Jeans
Celebs in Tattered Dark Denim Bring Back the Grunge Look
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Trashy Celeb Couture
The Lanvin Spring 2010 One-Shoulder Calfskin Dress Looks Like a Garbage Bag
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Armored Side-Slingers
Rihanna's Fleet Ilya Medieval Cross-Body Bag
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Coconut Water Rockstars
Beachside Ads Show Rihanna for Vita Coco
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Rapper Embrace Photoblogs
The Hugs From Drake Tumblr is Heartwarming
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Retro-Futuristic Red Carpet Gowns
Rihanna Mixes Metallic and Lace at the 2010 NRJ Awards
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Teen Domestic Violence Forums
MTV's “Chris Brown and Rihanna: Love in Trouble”
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Fanny Pack Revivals
This Rihanna Louis Vuitton Hip Pouch Proves Tourist Fashion is Haute
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Spidery Cyberpunk Style
Rihanna Sizzles in Jean-Paul Gaultier Show for Paris Fashion Week
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Bold Crimson Pants
Celebs Show Us How to Wear Red Jeans With Confidence
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Female Tuxedos
Rihanna at 2009 Costume Institute Gala at the Met in NYC
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Risky Leather Dresses
The Rihanna Vanity Fair Italy Editorial is Daring and Sizzling
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Puffy Shoulder Fashion
Rihanna's Futuristic Louis Vuitton Top
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Face-Saving Photo Leaks
Chris Brown and Rihanna Snapped Snuggling on Film
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Pop Sensation Superheroes
Merlito Photoshops Pop Princesses Into the Avengers and Super Villains
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Disturbing Drug Depiction Videos
The Rihanna 'We Found Love' Music Video is Shocking
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Sequined Jumpsuits
Rihanna Dazzles at the House of Hype Directors Dinner
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All-Star Public Support
Celebs and Fans Rally Behind Rihanna at NBA Slam Dunk Contest
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Awareness Through Celeb-Designed Apparel
H&M's Fashion Against AIDS Collection
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Vibrant Pop Star Covers
The Rihanna Interview Magazine Issue is Blazing Hot
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Televised Hip-Hop Therapy
Snoop Dogg Invites Chris Brown and Rihanna on His Talk Show
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Vibrant Bobs
Rihanna 'Rock in Rio Madrid' Festival Performance Debuts New 'Do
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Dish-Delineated Celeb ‘Dos
The Willow Smith Bowl Cut is Another Bold Hairstyle Statement
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Sapphic Stage Stunts
Rihanna Gives Female Fan a Lap Dance at Baltimore Show
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Criss-Cross Latex
Rhianna's Black Statement Thigh High Leggings
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Catty Celeb Sweats
Rihanna Wears Jeremy Scott's Snow Leopard Hoodie
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Accessory Hybrids
Rihanna Rocks the Earring Necklace
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Sultry Celebrity Superheros
The Pop Star Power Rangers are Smoking Hot
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Two-Toned Mohawks
Rihanna is the Rockin' Glamour Woman of the Year 2009
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Pop Star Partying Portrayals
The Rihanna Cheers Video is One Big Sensual Soiree
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Matching Lips and Hair
Rihanna Covers Fabulous With Red Hot Photos to Match Her Red Hot ‘Do
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Fan-Created Canvas
Paintings of the Stars, From Rihanna to Robert Pattinson
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Flaming Hair Covers
Rihanna Vogue April 2011 is Sizzling Hot in a Fiery Spread
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Come-Hither Wink Covers
Rihanna for i-D Magazine is One of Three Awesome Cover Shots
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Presidential Manicures
Rihanna Rocks Obama's Face on Her Fingernails
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Fabulous Femme Fatale Tributes
The Rihanna Vogue UK November 2011 Shoot is Marilyn Monroe Inspired
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Seductive Retro One-Pieces
The Rihanna White Backless Jumpsuit Channels a Chic 70s Look
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Front Row Celebs
Trend Setters at Fashion Week
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Novel Celebrity Products
Rihanna's 2nd Umbrella Collection
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Tomato Pie Portraits
The Pizza Express Celebrity Pizzas Feature Famous Album Covers
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Sizzling Side Braids
The Rihanna Side Braid Makes Its Debut Along With Her Fire Engine-Red Hair
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School Yard Pop Parodies
Key of Awesome's Hilarious Rihanna and Eminem Parody is Age Appropriate
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Tough Chick Biker Photos
Beyonce's House of Dereon Ad Features Her as a Blond Motorcyclist
10
Vibrant Yellow Fashion
Sunny Shades for Summer
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Pop Star Double Covers
The Rihanna Talk That Talk Album Covers are Both Equally Stunning
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Classical Pop Covers
The Aston 'Rude Boy' Classical Cover is Pop Music Grandma Likes
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Remixing Rihanna for Nashville Star
Christian Umbrella by Coffey Anderson
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Scalloped Sweater Unitards
The Rihanna Knit Bodysuit Cannot be Rocked by Anyone Else
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Celebrity Pastry Blogs
Baked People Turns Celebrities into Toasty Treats
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Sultry Spotlit Celebs
The Mysteriously Captivating Rolling Stone Rihanna Shoot
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Star-Studded Radio Ads
This Capital FM Radio Commercial Shows You All the Hits
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Blatant Mag Remixes
'An Honest Cosmopolitan Cover' is a Mock of the Popular Read
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Pop Star Camera Commercials
Rihanna Kodak Ad Campaign Shares Her Picture-Perfect Life
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