The wait is ova – for one of the most hotly anticipated new albums in recent history, as multi-platinum, award-winning Def Jam recording artist Rihanna announces the completion of her fourth original studio album, Rated R, scheduled to arrive in the physical and digital marketplace on Monday, November 23rd.

Rated R’s first single pick, “Russian Roulette” launched at 11:23am EDT today worldwide on http://rihannanow.com. The “Russian Roulette” video, directed by Anthony Mandler, will premiere in prime-time on ABC.

“Russian Roulette” was written by fellow Def Jam artist Ne-Yo, whose long track record with Rihanna includes the #1 hit “Unfaithful” (2006, from A Girl Like Me), their Top 10 duet “Hate That I Love You” (2007, from Good Girl Gone Bad), and #1 pop/ #1 R&B “Take A Bow” (2008, from Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded). In addition to Ne-Yo, other producers and writers on Rihanna’s new album include the team of The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, Chase & Status, Stargate, Justin Timberlake and more. (Read more)

My flow so tight and the beat so sick, Chris Brown should get his ass kicked!

According to TMZ, the whole thing came together when they decided to reconcile shortly after the attack. Sources tell us music producer Polow Da Don convinced both Chris and Rihanna to get in the studio and record a love song stat, stressing that timing was important because the heightened emotions would translate powerfully into the music. (Read more)

It seems like the chaos over “Bad Girl” featuring Chris Brown (the song that leaked a month ago) won’t stop. First we tough that it was going to be part of of the soundtrack for “Confessions of a Shopaholic” then it turns out it was just a “demo” and that the track was then given to The Pussycat Dolls and now the song (Rihanna’s version) has debuted on Billboard’s R&B Top 100 charts, coming in at #92! I already heard the song twice on the radio, and between commercials they promote it as “new music”. Only time will tell the future of this song, plus Rihanna’s version is way better anyway, even if it is only a demo!

Besides being MY 21ST BIRTHDAY its also the release date of Good Girl Gone Bad: The Remixes, a new version of her double platinum, chart topping album, Good Girl Gone Bad. The Album will feature new versions of Rihanna’s hits; remixed by some of the hottest dance producers including Tony Moran, Seamus Haji, Jody Den Broeder, Moto Blanco and Wideboys. Below is a list of places were you can buy yourself a copy of Good Girl Gone Bad: The Remixe.

  • Good Girl Gone Bad: The Remixes @ FYE – $10.99
  • Good Girl Gone Bad: The Remixes @ Best Buy – $13.99
  • Good Girl Gone Bad: The Remixes @ Wal Mart – $12.88
  • Good Girl Gone Bad: The Remixes @ Amazon – $12.99
  • Good Girl Gone Bad: The Remixes @ Target – $12.99

The album isnt in stores until tomorrow but you can now hear a full stream of Good Girl Gone Bad: The Remixes today. This will be the third edition of the album since its release back in June of 2007. To take a listen to the remixed songs head over at Universal’s ‘First Play Listening Party‘. Make sure you also buy yourself a copy tomorrow! I can’t wait for The Remixes: Deluxe (J/K).

Last week we got a taste of Rihanna’s new song “Bad Girl” for the soundtrack to “Confessions Of A Shopaholic”. Another song included in the soundtrack is “Music of The Sun” from Rihanna’s debut album. Other artist that will be included in the soundtrack are boyfriend Chris Brown, Lady Gaga and fellow Bajan native Shontelle, among others. The film will hit theaters on February 13th and the soundtrack will be available instores on February 10th. Click here to view the movie trailer!

“Confessions Of A Shopaholic” Tracklisting:
1. Big Spender (Girlicious)
2. Again (Natasha Beddingfield)
3. Uncontrollable (Adrienne)
4. Don’t Forget Me (Macy Gray)
5. Stuck With Each Other (Akon & Shontelle)
6. Fashion (Lady Gaga)
7. Accessory (Jordin Taylor)
8. Music In the Sun (Rihanna)
9. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Greg Laswell)
10. I Would Do Anything For You (Rick Ocasek)
11. Bad Girl (Rihanna)
12. Take Time To Love (Chris Brown)

For all the hubbub surrounding Chris Brown and Rihanna’s relationship, there’s been little music born from their pairing. Until now, that is.

The duo officially collaborated together on the recently leaked track “Bad Girl.” (Brown previously appeared on a remix of Rihanna’s song “Umbrella.”) The song was made for the soundtrack to the upcoming film “Confessions of a Shopaholic.” And who do we have to thank for putting together the high-profile duet? Producer Polow da Don, who has worked with Fergie (“London Bridge”), Ciara (“Promise”), and Usher (“Love in This Club”).

I came from a Jerry Bruckheimer meeting after seeing the movie, and they were telling us all the music they needed for all the scenes and the characters,” Polow told MTV News of his sit-down with the producer of “Shopaholic.” “So that night I went to the studio and I was telling Chris about (the meeting). And he was like, ‘Let’s get on it.’ It was crazy, because Jerry Bruckheimer’s dream was to have a song from Rihanna (for the movie), and I delivered Rihanna and Chris Brown in 24 hours. So they were like, ‘Wow, that’s crazy.’ ”

In the song, Rihanna talks about her shopping addiction, her penchant for bags and shoes and her not-so-thrifty purchasing habits. “Need no bargain, need no sale/ I want the best, I dress me well,” she sings. Brown chimes in with a rap about his better half toward the end of the track. “She’s a walking sto’, I’m talking about her clothes/ I just pause, I’m in awe, cause she’s a fashion show.”

“It’s crazy, because Chris Brown’s energy alone is incredible — he’s a high-energy kid,” Polow said. “Rihanna has a unique voice, and she’s one of the easiest people to work with. When her, Chris and myself were in the room, it’s fun. That’s when the music isn’t work at all. It’s all freestyle. Chris comes up with an idea; I come up with one. Rihanna will weigh in. And we build. We actually did a lot more records that hopefully will be coming soon.”

According to Perez Hilton, Rihanna will be one of the many guest on Timbaland’s new album Shock Value: Volume 2, due out February 14th. Other artist that will be featured in the album include Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, T-Pain, Jay-Z, Missy Elliot, Jordin Sparks, T.I., and more!