Rihanna called into the Bert Show in Atlanta and discussed her ex, Chris Brown, and shuts down the rumors that she’s dating CB-look-a-like (sort of), actor Tristan Wilds (aka the pup on “The Wire”)…(spotted on TMZ via Ill)

Rihanna on Atlanta radio (The Bert Show)

Interviewers: Do you still miss Chris?

Rihanna: Um, sometimes. Actually yes. There are alot of reminders, alot of hotel rooms, alot of places that we’ve been to together, music, different things that come up that are reminders of your ex….I’ve gotten over it, but there’s definitely constant reminders. Alot of it is listening to the radio, songs that come on, that were our favorite songs or his songs.

Interviewers: Is there any truth to the stories that you’re dating Tristan Wilds [The Wire]?

Rihanna: I don’t even have his number…I had a house party, this is funny, you know how a bunch of people come over that you don’t even know. And he came by, which was fun for me, I appreciated the company and he brought a bunch of friends….but I dont even have his number, so I dont know how I can be dating him.

Interviewers: Are you even open to dating right now?

Rihanna: Um, no. I’m a very flirty girl though…

Related/Unrelated: The 100 best lines from “The Wire“

seriously…these women are taking the video medium to another level. The fellas? not so much.

Between this clip, and Alicia’s new one, and Rihanna’s Roulette, and that Gaga spectacle….wowza

strangé!

(but for the record, I’m not sure why Lady Gaga was even added on to this song. She doesnt have a real part, and she looks extremely out of place in the video with her artful kookiness in contrast to Beyonce’s pure sexual intensity.)

still loving this song.

Previously: Alicia Keys x Maino “Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart (Remix)” and more

I watched this in the Diptyque “Baies”-scented office of DefJam big tuna L.A. Reid, along with my girl Yvette Davila and MTV’s Tuma,…and I was floored. A great video makes you like a song more, but I didn’t even really like this song…until I saw this clip. Loved “The Cell” x “Matrix” feel. Plus that hot new guy from Grey’s Anatomy ; ) And of course, Rihanna looks incredible. The director’s cut that we watched was only different because it included a little more cleavage, and a glimpse of the male lead actually raising the gun in hand at the end.

Previously: Rihanna Rated R album snippets (I still like “Photographs” and “Cold Case.”)

(Kanye, Amber Rose, and friend spotted touring Rome by the Vatican)

Leaked Music: Kanye West “I’m So Appalled”

When I heard this Kanye West, I thought for sure this was an unearthed gem from Kanye’s pre-autotune period. But low and behold, Chicago expert Andrew/FakeShoreDrive says that “I’m So Appalled” is actually Kanye’s verse for an upcoming Kanye/No I.D.-produced song on Diddy/Dirty Money’s Last Train to Paris album… huh! who woulda thunk it? (spotted on 2DopeBoyz)

New Music: Solange “Stillness is the Move”

I don’t hate this song. Kinda cute. But, I’m a sucker for “Xplosive” samples. (Spotted on Concrete Loop) Oh and speaking of Solange, Wale declared his love for her in this Honey Mag interview.

Old Music/Talk: BDot/RR unearthed audio from 2007 when Drake called into the Cipha Sounds and Angela Yee show on Shade45….and took part in “Don’t Quit Your Day Job,” an on-air critique of new artists! LOL how funny to hear now that he’s everyone’s bees knees.

Mikey: RiRi was chosen for a ”Women of the Year” award at this year’s Glamour Awards and with cheat sheet in hand, she gave her thank you’s to the special people in her life. (via RapUp)

Miss Info: Also Concrete Loop posted a bunch of pretty pics from the event….which lead me to wonder….Seriously, Iman! What are you eating that makes you never age?? Its just getting to be ridiculous. Also, Zoe Kravitz, you’re really pretty and soo-cool-for-school, but I think a lip wax would be the icing on the cake. No shots?

(Rihanna talks to AP about her new album after the jump via UHTN)

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thanks to Dre/NMC and the Onsmash boys…

UPDATE: I can’t stop watching this video…I love it! Its like Barbarella meets Andromeda Strain meets Dolce Gabbana meets True Blood.

Ok, it was inevitable…Taylor Swift hosting Saturday Night Live equals Kanye-punchline for the 1080’s time. Remember how corny those BET HipHop awards Kanye jokes were? Snore! But thankfully, SNL got it over with early and quickly during Taylor’s cute “Monologue Song.” (Kanye jab at around the 2:50 mark. Lightweight.) Meanwhile, the lanky Miss Apple Pie was way funnier with her jab at her ex- Joe Jonas at 2:59. And I was surprised at how often I laughed throughout the show…

This Twilight spoof was my favorite. Because even though I’m Edward-obsessed too, I know how ridiculous the whole movement is. Great job!

More of my favorite skits after the jump…
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I like this cut off that album that I haven’t heard yet, lol. But wow….8mins! Oh, and by the way, depending on your “work” the first 4 minutes of this is NSFW. This is meant to be a continuation of the “Crime Wave” video (watch here).

In other 50 Cent news, I spotted this at Crunktastical and had to share: Fif debuted his “Blue Steel” new cologne, Power by Fifty Cent, at Macy’s today. Work! lol

The original Dutch Master, Parra, and Nike have finally released their collaborative Air Maxim 1. Featuring a light blue and red splatter pattern on the sole with the same colors appearing again for the accents and contrast stitching, this sneaker sticks out from the rest without being over the top. A Parra label also appears on the tongue, and three sets of multi-color laces come with sneakers. Available now at Goliath NYC.

(Prokeds x Bobbito “Royal Flash” & Interview after the jump)

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