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The wait is finally over!

After a tonne of speculation and delayed release dates, Rihanna has finally revealed the first single from her hotly anticipated album. 

The single entitled Work, features rapper Drake and is to be the first single from the album may be released as early as next week!

While there's no video as of yet, the track was premiered on US radio just this morning and we have to say, we like it.

With Rihanna's new tunes this month and Beyonce's latest record most likely out next month, we will have a tonne of party tunes to slay to for the rest of the year. 

The song is currently only available on the Jay-Z's streaming service Tidal or to preview and purchase on iTunes so it's still pretty difficult to access. 

You can also listen to a snippet of the track below:

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It seems that Rihanna could be finally releasing her brand new album Anti within the next couple days, according to Billboard.

The singer teased fans on social media earlier this week by saying she was listening to the album. So, now everyone could be listening to the music very, very soon.

The album was supposed to be released last year, and RiRi even quit the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show to finish it. 

Rihanna's Anti World Tour is set to begin in exactly one month so expect to hear all the new songs on the tour. We're excited!

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They're at it again. 

Rihanna and Leonardo DiCaprio have once again sent the rumour mill into overdrive as they were snapped together in a Parisian nightclub over the weekend. 

The duo had been rumoured to be spending a lot of time together at the beginning of 2015 but representatives of the pair insisted that they were just friends. 

However, a matter of months after Leonardo split from his model girlfriend, Kelly Rohrbach, he was seen to be in the same venue as the pop princess. 

According to reports, Rihanna was caught giving the 41-year-old actor a kiss at the popular L'Etoile nightclub in France. 

However, representatives of the Oscar-nominated star have dismissed the claims today stating that the actor was with partying with friends while on a promo trail for his latest flick the Revenant.

"Rihanna came in with Cara Delevingne. She congratulated Leo and kissed him on the cheek. They didn’t hang out there though and left separately shortly after."

"They’re just friends."

Hmm, so we have been told. 

The singer and Leonardo are reported to have been enjoying each other's company in 2015 and Leonardo even won a lawsuit against a French newspaper who claimed he had gotten the singer pregnant. 

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Every year multiple artists promise that their new album will be the hottest thing for the new year.

But as we waited and waited (Rihanna, we're looking at you) no albums seemed to surface which left us very disappointed.

Here, we take a look back at the artists that left us hanging this year, and the albums that never saw the light of day:

6. HAIM

In June 2014, the band of sisters told BBC 6 Music that their Days Are Gone follow-up album is "coming very soon." Nearly 18 months later, we've heard absolutely nothing. Zilch. Nada. Not even a snippet of a new song.

Sorry, HAIM fans, it seems like you'll be waiting a little while longer.

 

5. Drake

When Hotline Bling rocked onto our radio stations this year, it's safe to say everyone got excited in hopes his new album would be following soon after.

But no; no album. He's been teasing Views From the 6 for more than a year now, so hopefully he'll get his act together in 2016. We're watching.

 

4. Macklemore

On January 1, 2015, Macklemore answered a question we've all been waiting to hear. One Twitter user asked the MC when can we hear a new album and he replied, "You will this year. Believe that."

Well, we believed it. And he LIED, because nearly a year later, there's no sign whatsoever of a new album.

 

3. Gwen Stefani

During a Twiiter Q&A in October 2014, Gwen said that her next studio album would be arriving in December. 

That December passed, and this December has nearly passed too. We kinda forgive her though, since she shockingly split from hubby Gavin Rossdale. BUT we're totally hoping she writes some love songs about her new beau Blake.

 

2. Kanye West

Ah, Kanye. He's been teasing his album that-may-or-may-not be called SWISH (it's more than likely called SWISH) for the whole year, but yet again, we were all left disappointed.

He did have a bit of a rant on Twitter though and asked everyone to stay away until he finished his album… so we guess he's working on it.

 

1. Rihanna

In January this year, Rihanna came out with FourFiveSeconds which was supposed to be the first single of her new album. 

She even released Bitch Better Have My Money in March AND she released album art and tour dates for ANTI. But we kinda haven't heard a THING from the actual album yet.

I guess we'll just have to keep waiting.

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Rihanna has been taunting us with the details of her new album release for over a month now, but she's just given us a double whammy of good news.

First up, us Irish folks will finally get the chance to see the singer playing live again, with a date in the Aviva Stadium set for June 21, 2016.

Tickets are set to go on sale on December 3 – we know what we'll be getting for Christmas.

And while we might need to wait a a few days more for RiRi's album, ANTI, she has at least given fans a few extra hints about what to expect.

After revealing the album art a few weeks back, RiRi announced the launch of a new website, antidiary.com, earlier this week. The site, which can only be properly viewed on a mobile device, seems to be a teaser for her new music.

 

#ANTi #antiR8

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No sign of any of the new tracks appearing online but judging by the tour announcement, we have a feeling they are going to drop any day now.

Even with previous albums, RiRi was known for making eleventh hour changes to her music, so it's likely there are still some final tweaks being made.

"Almost every night, when you’re asleep, Rihanna is in the studio," journalist Miranda July wrote last month.

"As we spoke, she was still working on [Anti]."

We hope she hurries up…

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You might own every shade of nail polish under the sun, but do you actually know which nail shape suits you?

Whether you tend to keep them short and square or ultra long and pointed, the way you sport those claws can change how your entire hand looks as well as making your fingers look longer and leaner.

Yep, nail shapes and length are everything and we can guarantee there are a load of different styles that you have never even heard about.

From the ultra trendy coffin shaped nails a la Kylie Jenner or J.Lo’s favourite, ‘the squoval’, it’s about time you got up to speed on all you need to know.

Don’t believe us? Take the advice of manicurist to the stars, Julie Kandelac.

“Shape is everything,” Julie insists to InStyle magazine.

“A nail in a beautiful colour but that is the wrong shape for the hand sends the message that every detail was not taken into account.”

Julie, who has preened the hands of stars such as Olivia Palermo and Hailee Steinfeld, says that finding the right style for you is all about studying your natural nail shape.

“Look at the shape of the nail bed or ‘smile line,’ where the pink nail bed and white free edge meet.

“If the smile line is very deep or round, I’ll generally do a more rounded nail to keep the balance. If it’s not very deep, I’ve found that a soft square looks more natural.”

Another aspect of deciding on your nail shape is to take into account the shape and size of your fingers.

“If the client has very thin or delicate fingers, she can carry a more oval nail easier. If they’re wide or on the plumper side, doing a very oval, narrow nail looks forced.”

We don’t know about you, but we are jumping on the coffin shaped nail trend ASAP.

Take a look a t this post from Coteshop to learn the best way to shape your nails.

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It's perhaps the most divisive fashion trend of the season – the slip dress.

Wearing lingerie as outerwear has definitely emerged in fashion as a totally appropriate way to dress yourself (and we have all definitely been tempted by a lace bralet or two), but the satin slip dress leaves very little to the imagination. 

So how do you strike the perfect balance between night time chic and a good night's sleep?

Here's how to get it right. 

1. Find the perfect fit 

We all know that the slip dress is supposed to be slinky, but you want it to skim your curves, not cling to them in the wrong places.

Focus on finding a slip that fits well around the bust and that you feel comfortable in. Too big and you will be swamped, too small and you will definitely be susceptible to a nip slip. 

2. Choose the right outerwear

Did we mention that Rihanna lives for a slip dress? From backless gold numbers to slinky floor length pieces, she can't get enough. 

Amp up the glamour by adding a boyfriend blazer, a sequined crop jacket or if you are feeling particularly brave, throw on your best fur coat. 

3. All about the shine 

 Play up the satin quality of your slip dress by choosing a metallic gold, silver or bronze tone.

4. Accessorise 

If you feel a slip dress would make you look tent like rather than the goddess that you are, try out a belt to cinch the waist. 

Team your dress with a pair of strappy stilettos and some decadent jewellery to really add a touch of glamour.

5. Confidence, confidence, confidence

If you are pulling off that slip dress like it's no ones business, then we commend you because this is definitely not the easiest trend of the season. Hold your head high and work it, girl.

 

Find the perfect slip dress for you… 

H&M Metallic Finish Dress, €39.99
Weekday Slip Dress, €55, weekday.com
Abercrombie & Fitch Sequined Fringe Slip Dress. €150
Chi Chi London Stella Dress, €84.92, chichiclothing.co.uk
Motel Iridescent Slip Dress, €60. Topshop
Boutique 
 Lamé Slip Dress, €170, Topshop

 

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From Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie to Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon we thought that we had a pretty decent knowledge on celebrity friendships.

It can be difficult to stay up to date on who exactly is singing about which ex-girlfriend but generally social media keeps us all in the loop – looking at you, Kylie Jenner and Blac Chyna.

However, these photos prove as a reminder that in a time before Twitter and Instagram, the most random of celeb friendships took place. We feel like they needed to be brought to your attention. So enjoy this delightful trip down A-list memory lane.

1. 50 Cent and Bette Midler 

Can they please do a duet?

 

2. Will Smith and Marilyn Manson 

It happened.

 

3. Mary J. Blige, Renee Zellweger, Angelina Jolie, Missy Elliott and Christina Aguilera 

We also need to talk about Angie’s outfit.

 

4. Hilary Duff, Lil Jon and Jason Biggs 

There has never been a better time to ask… 'turn down for what?'

 

5. Louis Tomlinson, Courtney Love and that guy from The Walking Dead who may or may not be dead (Norman Reedus). 

 

6. Mike Tyson, Joan Rivers, Kim Kardashian, Lindsay Lohan, SJP, Tara Reid and Lady Gaga 

The celebrity gods smiled down on us all on this special day.

 

7. Amanda Bynes and Rihanna 

Who appear to have gone to the debs together?

 

8. J-Law and Kris Jenner 

This one's fairly recent – more proof that Kris Jenner continues to take over the world.

9. Beyoncé and Blake Lively 

They apparently even had a secret handshake.

 

10. Helen Mirren and Russell Brand 

We’re sure they have a lot in common.

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Poor Rita. The pop starlet tends to get a lot of flack over her fashion choices, but perhaps this one is justified. The I Will Never Let You Down singer took to the X Factor stage last night seemingly having forgotten to dress her bottom half. Yikes. 

Yes, audiences got more than they bargained for when the star donned a SUPER short and not so easy on the eye blazer along with a new fringe and bright green eye shadow. 

Twitter went into a spin and quickly blasted the singers look but Rita should be used to this by now, her daring and divisive fashion sense is often the source of ridicule. 

However, in this case she is not the only celeb to rock a trouser-less look. Here, SHEmazing! documents the culprits…

 

1) Miley Cyrus 

Miley debuted this look on the eve of her dramatic transformation into twerking, tongue out, wrecking ball Miley. Though we think her hair and make up is flawless (and those shoes are to DIE for), she was definitely pre-empting her outrageous fashion choices by wearing a blazer and literally nothing else. The gold body chains and stripped back accessories are a nice touch to the outfit but nothing can overcome the fact that she is wearing absolutely no trousers you guys. 

 

2) Rihanna 

We know Rihanna is a mad dresser and that is kind of why we love her. This velvet blazer ensemble manages to preserve some of her dignity by wearing tights but still not much is left to the imagination (as usual). The fringed bag and diamond choker definitely adds to the drama but overall we can't place this as one of her better looks. We are not sure if even a pair of trousers could have saved it. 

 

3) Roz Purcell 

Even the Irish are not immune to the occasional foregoing of pants but it definitely helps if you happen to be a genetically gifted super model. We totally want this eye pooping glitter number for party season but sorry Roz, we will be throwing a skirt on. 

 

4) Kendall Jenner 

Legs for days. Kendall arrived at her destination sporting a Yeezus Tour jumper (a gift from Kanye perhaps?) and… well that's it really.Taking casual chic to a new level, with legs like that we can hardly blame her. Just don't bend over, Ken. 

 

5) Charlotte Crosby 

We know this Geordie lass is a bit crazy (she jumped into a pool with a potted plant in the latest season of Geordie Shore folks) but wearing a shirt without a pair of bottoms surely tops the list? No? Okay maybe not, but this image from the campaign of her fashion line sure crosses the boundary into dodgy. She is one pesky gust of wind away from full exposure but we guess that this shameless celeb does not have much to hide. 

 

6) Solange Knowles

Okay, we know that this lady is seriously stylish and if any celeb has gotten close to undoubtedly pulling off the trouser-less look, it's her. Solange pairs a white shirt with a white waistcoat and forgoes trousers simply pairing her ensemble with a red lip, barely there stilettoes and her trademark fro'. However, we are still a bit traumatised by the length of this look and not quite sure how she managed to sit down. A pair of matching white short shorts may have been the perfect finish to this nearly there ensemble. 

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It seems to be one gig after the other for Rihanna these days.

The singer is already balancing being a creative director of Puma, her own beauty line, a new movie role AND her upcoming album ANTI – but being the ultimate Bad Gal, she's not stopping there. 

The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that RiRi quietly started her own styling, hair and make-up agency with her managing partner, Benoit Demouy.

The new venture is named Fr8me and is based in LA. Their plan for the agency is to style artists for booking commercials, editorial photoshoots, advertisement campaigns and red-carpet appearances. 

Rihanna spoke to THR on her new business saying, "Hair, makeup and styling play an important role in creativity​. I am very involved with that part of my process, so this agency was an organic thing for me to do." 

And Ri has already lined up hotshot staff to work in her new business. Her make-up artist Mylah Morales is taking to the main stage along with Taraji P Hensson's stylist, Jason Bolden and celebrity hair stylists Marcia Hamilton and Patricia Morales.

Along with her partner, Rihanna is planning to use social media to drive her new venture. 

"The industry's changed so much — rates have gone down, and clients just grab images off social media, trying to bypass paying artists. But we're concerned with social media, too — we'll take a makeup artist with 500,000 followers over someone else."

There's no word yet on which celebrity clients  plan to work with the agency, but one thing's for sure – we'd have a Bad Gal Riri makeover any day. 

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Despite rumours that Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor is off the market for good, Leonardo DiCaprio has had a whole lot of dating fun in his 41 years. 

What better way to toast the birthday boy than by reliving his most enviable romantic exploits…

 

1) Gisele Bundchen: seen with Leo from 2000 to 2005

Hot off the Victoria's Secret runway, Gisele fell for Leo in early 2000. The leggy model reportedly broke off the relationship five years later when Leo refused to pop the question. The pair remain friends and she did manage to secure a proposal eventually (just not from Leo!). She is now married to American football player, Tom Brady. 

 

2) Bar Refaeli: seen with Leo from 2006 to 2009, and 2010 to 2011 

At just twenty, the blonde model met Leo at a celebrity filled bash for U2. Bar dated the Hollywood hunk throughout the height of her career and despite rekindling their romance in 2010, the on off couple soon decided to call it quits for good. We haven't seen much from Bar since then, so let's just hope it is not a result of a broken heart.  

 

3) Blake Lively: seen with Leo from May to October 2011

Lasting a mere 5 months, this rendezvous hit the ground running with the pair spotted on a number of glamorous holidays before the romance eventually fizzled out. The Gossip Girl star reportedly met Leo when she auditioned unsuccessfully for The Great Gatsby. Blake handled the break up fairly well by cosying up to her now husband, Ryan Reynolds. 

 

4) Rihanna: seen with Leo from Dec 2014 to April 2015 

Despite insistence from this power pair that they are just very good friends, reports persisted earlier this year that there was more to this steamy relationship than just friendship. The rumour mill went into overdrive with reports circulating that Rihanna’s family allegedly hated the pairing and that Leo had managed to get the pop starlet pregnant! 

 

5) Kelly Rohrbach: seen with Leo from June 2015

If sources are to be believed than Kelly is the women who is about to revoke Leo’s bachelor title for good. The pair have faced engagement rumours for months since sparking up a romance in June. Kelly, a model, has already been introduced to Leo’s mammy and the gorgeous couple have enjoyed a romantic holiday away. 

We don’t want to speak to soon, but it looks like Leo may be off the market for good! 

 

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When Rihanna was announced as a performer for this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, the angels and her fans were all delighted. But with only a weeks notice, RiRi pulled out of the major event and left everyone sorely disappointed. 

She did her best to kiss and make up last night though as she sent a very sweet note to the VS gang ahead of their show yesterday.

The note read, "Wish I was there with you guys. Kill it tonight. See you all next time. Love, Rihanna." The note was also accompanied by a bunch of pink balloons. 

We have a feeling Rihanna was feeling nostalgic about her 2012 performance, however, she's not leaving out the possibility of being part of the show again in the future. 

So there seems to be hope of a VS and Rihanna mash up yet!

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