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79 Remarkable Rihanna Innovations

From Disturbing Drug Depictions to Tomato Pie Portraits

— November 6, 2011 — Pop Culture
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.
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Pop Star Double Covers
Pop Star Double Covers
The Rihanna Talk That Talk Album Covers are Both Equally Stunning
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Blatant Mag Remixes
Blatant Mag Remixes
'An Honest Cosmopolitan Cover' is a Mock of the Popular Read
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Classical Pop Covers
Classical Pop Covers
The Aston 'Rude Boy' Classical Cover is Pop Music Grandma Likes
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Remixing Rihanna for Nashville Star
Remixing Rihanna for Nashville Star
Christian Umbrella by Coffey Anderson
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70
Fabulous Femme Fatale Tributes
Fabulous Femme Fatale Tributes
The Rihanna Vogue UK November 2011 Shoot is Marilyn Monroe Inspired
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69
Star-Studded Radio Ads
Star-Studded Radio Ads
This Capital FM Radio Commercial Shows You All the Hits
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Seductive Retro One-Pieces
Seductive Retro One-Pieces
The Rihanna White Backless Jumpsuit Channels a Chic 70s Look
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Vibrant Yellow Fashion
Vibrant Yellow Fashion
Sunny Shades for Summer
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66
Tomato Pie Portraits
Tomato Pie Portraits
The Pizza Express Celebrity Pizzas Feature Famous Album Covers
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65
Pop Star Camera Commercials
Pop Star Camera Commercials
Rihanna Kodak Ad Campaign Shares Her Picture-Perfect Life
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Come-Hither Wink Covers
Come-Hither Wink Covers
Rihanna for i-D Magazine is One of Three Awesome Cover Shots
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Celebrity Pastry Blogs
Celebrity Pastry Blogs
Baked People Turns Celebrities into Toasty Treats
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Sapphic Stage Stunts
Sapphic Stage Stunts
Rihanna Gives Female Fan a Lap Dance at Baltimore Show
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Tough Chick Biker Photos
Tough Chick Biker Photos
Beyonce's House of Dereon Ad Features Her as a Blond Motorcyclist
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60
Sultry Spotlit Celebs
Sultry Spotlit Celebs
The Mysteriously Captivating Rolling Stone Rihanna Shoot
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School Yard Pop Parodies
School Yard Pop Parodies
Key of Awesome's Hilarious Rihanna and Eminem Parody is Age Appropriate
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Front Row Celebs
Front Row Celebs
Trend Setters at Fashion Week
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Sizzling Side Braids
Sizzling Side Braids
The Rihanna Side Braid Makes Its Debut Along With Her Fire Engine-Red Hair
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Awareness Through Celeb-Designed Apparel
Awareness Through Celeb-Designed Apparel
H&M's Fashion Against AIDS Collection
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Novel Celebrity Products
Novel Celebrity Products
Rihanna's 2nd Umbrella Collection
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54
Two-Toned Mohawks
Two-Toned Mohawks
Rihanna is the Rockin' Glamour Woman of the Year 2009
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Matching Lips and Hair
Matching Lips and Hair
Rihanna Covers Fabulous With Red Hot Photos to Match Her Red Hot ‘Do
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Sultry Celebrity Superheros
Sultry Celebrity Superheros
The Pop Star Power Rangers are Smoking Hot
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All-Star Public Support
All-Star Public Support
Celebs and Fans Rally Behind Rihanna at NBA Slam Dunk Contest
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Risky Leather Dresses
Risky Leather Dresses
The Rihanna Vanity Fair Italy Editorial is Daring and Sizzling
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Flaming Hair Covers
Flaming Hair Covers
Rihanna Vogue April 2011 is Sizzling Hot in a Fiery Spread
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Fan-Created Canvas
Fan-Created Canvas
Paintings of the Stars, From Rihanna to Robert Pattinson
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Pop Star Partying Portrayals
Pop Star Partying Portrayals
The Rihanna Cheers Video is One Big Sensual Soiree
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Dish-Delineated Celeb ‘Dos
Dish-Delineated Celeb ‘Dos
The Willow Smith Bowl Cut is Another Bold Hairstyle Statement
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Catty Celeb Sweats
Catty Celeb Sweats
Rihanna Wears Jeremy Scott's Snow Leopard Hoodie
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Disturbing Drug Depiction Videos
Disturbing Drug Depiction Videos
The Rihanna 'We Found Love' Music Video is Shocking
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The Bob is Back
The Bob is Back
Hairstyle Springs Back into Fashion
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Pop Sensation Superheroes
Pop Sensation Superheroes
Merlito Photoshops Pop Princesses Into the Avengers and Super Villains
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Trashy Celeb Couture
Trashy Celeb Couture
The Lanvin Spring 2010 One-Shoulder Calfskin Dress Looks Like a Garbage Bag
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40
Vibrant Pop Star Covers
Vibrant Pop Star Covers
The Rihanna Interview Magazine Issue is Blazing Hot
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Scalloped Sweater Unitards
Scalloped Sweater Unitards
The Rihanna Knit Bodysuit Cannot be Rocked by Anyone Else
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Rapper Embrace Photoblogs
Rapper Embrace Photoblogs
The Hugs From Drake Tumblr is Heartwarming
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Racy Redheaded Celebritorials
Racy Redheaded Celebritorials
Rihanna Covers FHM Magazine Australia May 2011 Issue in Lingerie
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Criss-Cross Latex
Criss-Cross Latex
Rhianna's Black Statement Thigh High Leggings
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Knit Beret
Knit Beret
Stars Keep Warm in Style
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Presidential Manicures
Presidential Manicures
Rihanna Rocks Obama's Face on Her Fingernails
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Seaweed-Covered Starlet Shoots
Seaweed-Covered Starlet Shoots
The Rihanna Esquire November 2011 Editorial is Steaming Hot
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Vibrant Bobs
Vibrant Bobs
Rihanna 'Rock in Rio Madrid' Festival Performance Debuts New 'Do
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Coconut Water Rockstars
Coconut Water Rockstars
Beachside Ads Show Rihanna for Vita Coco
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Retro-Futuristic Red Carpet Gowns
Retro-Futuristic Red Carpet Gowns
Rihanna Mixes Metallic and Lace at the 2010 NRJ Awards
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Sequined Jumpsuits
Sequined Jumpsuits
Rihanna Dazzles at the House of Hype Directors Dinner
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Fierce Accessory Shoots
Fierce Accessory Shoots
Rocking Out With Rihanna in W Magazine
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Armored Side-Slingers
Armored Side-Slingers
Rihanna's Fleet Ilya Medieval Cross-Body Bag
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Accessory Hybrids
Accessory Hybrids
Rihanna Rocks the Earring Necklace
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Televised Hip-Hop Therapy
Televised Hip-Hop Therapy
Snoop Dogg Invites Chris Brown and Rihanna on His Talk Show
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Face-Saving Photo Leaks
Face-Saving Photo Leaks
Chris Brown and Rihanna Snapped Snuggling on Film
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Sight-Obscuring Shades
Sight-Obscuring Shades
Rihanna Rocks Her Barracuda Shades (Again) to Fashion's Night Out Fete
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Cotton Candy Cocktail Dresses
Cotton Candy Cocktail Dresses
Rihanna Wears Viktor & Rolf at Clive Owens' Grammy Awards Party
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Puffy Shoulder Fashion
Puffy Shoulder Fashion
Rihanna's Futuristic Louis Vuitton Top
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Spidery Cyberpunk Style
Spidery Cyberpunk Style
Rihanna Sizzles in Jean-Paul Gaultier Show for Paris Fashion Week
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Getting Freaky With Mannequins & Animals
Getting Freaky With Mannequins & Animals
Rihanna's Disturbia Music Video
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Female Tuxedos
Female Tuxedos
Rihanna at 2009 Costume Institute Gala at the Met in NYC
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Teen Domestic Violence Forums
Teen Domestic Violence Forums
MTV's “Chris Brown and Rihanna: Love in Trouble”
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Sultry Redheaded Sirens
Sultry Redheaded Sirens
The Rihanna Marie Claire UK Editorial Reveals a Blissful Star
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Celebrity Barbies
Celebrity Barbies
Donna Anne Transforms Barbie With Famous Faces
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Peak-A-Boo Cat Costumes
Peak-A-Boo Cat Costumes
The Rihanna Tiger Costume is Grrrrreat
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Fanny Pack Revivals
Fanny Pack Revivals
This Rihanna Louis Vuitton Hip Pouch Proves Tourist Fashion is Haute
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Ripped Black Jeans
Ripped Black Jeans
Celebs in Tattered Dark Denim Bring Back the Grunge Look
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Leg Warming Alternatives
Leg Warming Alternatives
How to Wear Skirts In Winter
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Morphing Celebu-Tats
Morphing Celebu-Tats
Stars Who Modify Their Tattoos When Partners Change
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Bold Crimson Pants
Bold Crimson Pants
Celebs Show Us How to Wear Red Jeans With Confidence
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High-Profile Facebook Breakups
High-Profile Facebook Breakups
Chris Brown and Rihanna Change Relationship Status to 'Single'
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Pompadour Mohawks
Pompadour Mohawks
Rihanna Shows Women How to Rock the Greaser Look Right
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Scanty See-Through Dresses
Scanty See-Through Dresses
Rihanna Pulled a Lady Gaga in a Revealing Outfit in Paris
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Under Boob Editorials
Under Boob Editorials
Rihanna Rocks Sassy Styles for January 2010 GQ
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Body Art of the Stars
Body Art of the Stars
10 Celebrity Tattoos and Piercings Fans Are Eager to Emulate
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Celebrity Mohawks
Celebrity Mohawks
Rihanna Shaves Sides of Head and Rocks the Results
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Noir Rings
Noir Rings
(Fake?) Rihanna Photos Leaked Are Dull Compared to Her Twinkling New Ring
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Celeb Nudetography
Celeb Nudetography
Scandalous Photos of Rihanna Leaked On the Internet
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