Rihanna stormed the streets of New York City to kick off the “Today” show’s 16th annual Toyota Concert Series in Rockefeller Plaza, performing “S&M,” “What’s My Name,” “Only Girl (In the World),” and “California King Bed.” The red-haired siren gave viewers a “LOUD” awakening in advance of her North American tour, launching next month.

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Rihanna kicked off the 2011 Billboard Music Awards in a bondage-inspired outfit, bringing out Britney Spears for the remix to her raunchy single “S&M.” The ladies then recreated every man’s dream, working the pole and having a pillow fight during their sexy set. We like it, like it.

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Ukrainian fans got a first look at Rihanna’s upcoming “LOUD” tour. The red-haired superstar helped celebrate the 75th anniversary of Ukraine’s football team Shakhtar Donetsk at their new stadium Donbass Arena over the weekend.

RiRi, in a bondage-inspired outfit, performed her chart-topping hits—from “Hate That I Love You” to “What’s My Name”—as 51,000 spectators, including Ukraine’s president, looked on. The Olympic-sized production boasted 3-D projections and a massive fireworks display.

“Ukraine u freakin ROCK!!!! Hope I come back soon,” tweeted the Barbados gal, who will bring her electrifying stage show to the U.S. beginning June 4.

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J. Cole is teaming up with Rihanna this summer, joining her on the “LOUD” tour, which kicks off June 4 in Baltimore and stops in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and more, before wrapping in late July.

Rap-Up.com is giving you the chance to score tickets and meet the Roc Nation rapper when he comes to a city near you. Enter exclusively on J. Cole’s Facebook page for your chance to win!

Rihanna is quenching her thirst with her latest endorsement. The island gal has been tapped as the new spokeswoman for Vita Coco, the nation’s best-selling coconut water.

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Rihanna gets in the sheets in the sultry video for “California King Bed,” The Runners-produced ballad from her latest album Loud. The red-haired siren flaunts her breathtaking beauty in the airy visuals, lounging in her white undergarments in a luxurious oceanside retreat. Sharing the steamy scenes is Nathan, a hunky male model who RiRi handpicked off the Internet. Here’s your chance to get in bed with the pop seductress.

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Following her quick trip to Milan, Rihanna traveled to Paris to continue Nivea’s 100th anniversary celebration on Friday (May 6). The 23-year-old singer looked angelic in a strapless white floor-length dress and flowing red hair with a necklace that said “I [Heart] You.” She informed her fans that the video for “California King Bed” will premiere in less than four days.

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