Rihanna

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel might be broken up - but they are definitely having relationship problems.

In the latest issue of Star, the supermarket tabloid reports on the one-word reason for the tension between Justin and Jessica: Rihanna.

Reportedly, JT brought SexyBack under RiRi's Umbrella at a MTV Video Music Awards gathering on September 13, as the singers grinded in front of onlookers... and then moved on to her hotel room for a "steamy, private after-party," the magazine states.

“They tried to keep it a secret, but Jessica found out within days,” said a source, adding that Biel "must be a wreck" over the news.

While the publication won't come out and label Timberlake and Rihanna as an official item, it does go into detail about their close contact. You might wanna turn away (and unclench your fists), Chris Brown:

“Rihanna and Justin have been talking and texting on the phone nonstop since the VMAs,” sand ain insider. “She asked him on the phone, ‘Are you still with Jessica?’ And he hinted that things were cooling off between them.”

But it's quite the opposite for this gorgeous pair. Sources say Rihanna "wants to date" JT and even gave him an impromptu lap dance during a recording session this month!

Is this a good match for Timberlake? Who do you think he should date?

This is celebrity fashion at its finest.

Looking casual in a black tank top and no bra, Rihanna's nipple rings are on display thanks to flash bulbs from the celebrity gossip media following her every move.

Which makes you think it's all on purpose. Shocking.

It's as if she wants to prove beyond a doubt that those Rihanna nude pictures that surfaced earlier in the year, but were never commented on, are really her.

Check out the latest Rihanna fashion statement below, then click on the images for an even closer inspection if you can't see it (and are into that stuff) ...

Rihanna's nipple ring is on full display here, which is really awesome, if you're into nipple rings and other body piercings. [Photos: PacificCoastNewsOnline.com]

Lea Michele stars on the new Fox hit, Glee.

The unique series is a musical comedy, as various well-known singles are remade by actors and actresses that portray characters in a high school gluee club. It's quite awesome.

To conclude last week's episode, Michele's Rachel Berry belted out a heartfelt version of Rihanna's "Take a Bow" that left us wondering: Might this be better than the original?!?

That may sound sacreligious to some, but watch the video below before you judge. Michele has some serious pipes on her:

Lea Michele, Take a Bow

We apologize ahead of time to Rihanna for even bringing up this comparison. We know she's been beaten a lot recently and we don't wish to cause her any more pain or suffering.

But the question remains: Which singer's version of this song do you prefer? Rihanna responds to the challenge below:

[video url="http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/videos/take-a-bow-video/" title="Take a Bow Video"] [/video]

Whose rendition of "Take a Bow" is better?

Rihanna's photo spread in the new Italian issue of Vogue elicits mixed reactions.

Some might call this high fashion. Others might see the revealing nature of some of the pictures and be turned on. Others may be downright terrified.

Not sure how we feel about this. Sure, Rihanna topless is never a bad thing ... but no clue if is this supposed to be high fashion or a Halloween costume:

Rihanna models trendy fashion items. None of which are a top.

No doubt about it, the girl looks fierce. In the literal sense. Ferociously scary.

Chris Brown may or may not remember pummeling the crap out of her, but you are not likely to get the image of these pictures out of your head.

Click to enlarge more Rihanna photos from the Italian Vogue ...

Showing street cred but hanging with a kinder, gentler companion, Rihanna poses for a photo at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, Calif., on Monday.

Tweety is unlikely to use her face as a speedbag - although to be fair, if they ever got into an altercation, that bird brain might not remember it either.

Still, it's unlikely the creature with Rihanna below would ever do her harm.

The guy on the right, however? He doesn't have the best track record.

Nor is he scoring points with that yellow vest. Come on, Chris Brown. Tweety can pull that color off, not you. Just stick to (appropriately named) wife-beaters.

GOOD COMPANY: Rihanna's face is safter with the figure on the left.

Yes, you read the headline right, and we're not lying. He said this. Both parts.

Fans and celebrity gossip readers everywhere were shocked to hear that R&B star Chris Brown pummeled girlfriend Rihanna senseless back in February.

Chris Brown was also shocked to learn this.

That is, if his first public comments on the situation since being given five years probation last week are to be believed in his softball Q&A with Larry King.

Flanked by mom Joyce Hawkins and attorney Mark Geragos during the interview, airing this week, Brown said he had no recollection of the bloody fight.

"No, I don't," Brown said, when asked whether he remembers savagely walloping his superstar ex-girlfriend. "It's like, it's crazy to me. I'm like, wow."

We're like, "wow," too right now. Another shocking quote? Chris Brown's revelation, in a new interview with People, that he's still in love with Rihanna.

"I never fell out of love with her," he said. "That just wouldn't go away." Unfortunately, that court order might make it go away - 100 yards away.

Other Chris Brown revelations from the two interviews:

• "I was distraught ... I went to my mom on the same night and told [her] what happened and broke down." (on his reaction after the assault)
• "I feel like he enjoyed it. He was an abuser. It was continuous." (on how his domestic abuse history differs from his abusive stepfather)

Here's a (very short) clip of Brown on Larry King Live ...

Chris Brown Interview Preview

Some people in fashion say that the ’80s are back. So are the ’60s, ’70s and ’90s, and soon enough the '00s, according to other "experts," but no matter.

The new cover of Italian Vogue, featuring Rihanna splashing water from a bucket, or something, and looking hella fierce, channels ’80s icon Grace Jones.

We mean fierce in the literal sense.

In the shoot, by Steven Klein, Rihanna looks like she's on steroids with the outfit and angular makeup she's wearing. Or maybe it's just that bad ass glare ...

EXTREME RIHANNA: We don't know what the hell kind of couture this is, but Rihanna definitely shows off her slightly insane, bad ass side on the cover of Vogue.

Perhaps this is simply a strategy to make sure Chris Brown abides by the terms of his probation and keeps his distance. Scare the living crap out of the guy.

Perhaps this is why the judge was so stern about him steering clear of Rihanna.

Chris Brown was involved in incidents "related to domestic violence" twice before he was busted this year, according to a probation officer's report filed Tuesday for the singer's sentencing and obtained by the Los Angeles Times.

The first offense cited occurred in Europe about three months before his arrest. Per the report, Chris Brown and Rihanna were engaged in a "verbal dispute" when she slapped him and he responded by shoving the star into a wall.

Then, in January, Brown and Rihanna were vacationing in Barbados and got into an argument while riding around in a borrowed Range Rover.

Brown got out of the vehicle and, enraged, smashed the driver and passenger-side windows. The incident went unreported at the time.

Chris Brown and lawyer Mark Geragos arrive at court.

Rihanna had agreed to cooperate with prosecutors and was willing to testify against Chris Brown over the assault that left her battered in February, but he cut a plea deal before his preliminary hearing that precluded a trial.

The fallen R&B star was formally sentenced Tuesday to five years' probation, 180 days of hard community labor and 52 weeks of domestic-violence counseling.

Despite objections from both camps, the judge extended a strict stay-away order that prohibits Brown from coming within 100 yards of Rihanna ... until 2014.

While there has been much debate over what happened that night between Chris and Rihanna, the official police report has never been released ... until now.

That Brown has a history of violence is not nearly as shocking as what happened in February. Follow the jump to read the details of what Rihanna told cops ...

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Chris Brown was formally sentenced in Los Angeles today after accepting a plea deal to felony assault for beating the crap out of Rihanna in February.

His lawyer, Mark Geragos, named the community service program in Virginia in which Brown will be enrolling in a 52-week domestic violence program.

Brown was sentenced to five years probation and 180 days of community labor. Here are the terms of Chris' probation, as stipulated by the judge:

• He is subject to search and seizure 24/7 for the next 60 months years. He can't own any dangerous weapon, including guns or knives. He must surrender any firearms in his possession within 24 hours.
• Brown must personally come to court every three months during probation. The first appearance will be November 19.
• Chris must report by phone every 72 hours as requested.
• He must provide DNA samples as requested by authorities.
• Chris must perform 180 days of community labor.
• He must get approval before leaving the U.S.
• Brown is ordered not to "harass, assault, threaten or molest" Rihanna. He can't have any contact, even on the phone or through a third person.

Chris Brown will not do time, but his probation terms are no joke.

Regarding the last item, Judge Patricia Schnegg said during the sentencing, "I am not immune to the chatter on the airwaves" - almost certainly a reference to reports that Brown and Rihanna are still talking or have even hooked up.

The judge says she means business and will consider it a probation violation and enforce the appropriate consequences if he does not abide by that order.

Do you think Chris Brown's sentence is fair?

Love her. Hate her. Say what you want about her.

Kristin Cavallari is coming to The Hills. And the 22-year-old is ready to shake things up as the show's new focal point, replacing the retired Lauren Conrad.

In this case, however, she's not feuding with LC, but going toe-to-toe in a fashion clash with Rihanna. The reality TV star wore a Charley 5.0 dress to dinner in W. Hollywood, while RiRi rocked the denim tube dress during a day of shopping in N.Y.C.

Who looked better, Kristin Cavallari or Rihanna? Vote below ...

Who wore this dress better?