Back to bad: Rihanna smoulders in barely-there outfit for Kanye West's new video All Of The Lights

By ANDREA MAGRATH

Provocative: The 22-year-old's own lyrics and performances are so steamy she was ordered to tone it down during her Brit Awards appearance last week


For a brief moment it almost looked as though notoriously risqué Rihanna was about to tone down her increasingly provocative antics.

The singer, who was ordered to tone down her Brit Awards performance of her song S&M last week, made a demure - by her standards, anyway - instore appearance on Friday to launch her fragrance.

But true to form, the 22-year-old is back to her eyebrow-raising style in the just-released video for Kanye West's new single All Of The Lights.

Rihanna wears a black top in the cameo appearance which barely covers her breasts as she writhes and pouts for the camera.

The video for the single, from West's album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, was released yesterday with just one hour's prior notice.

Kid Cudi also appears as a cameo in the clip and the song features guest vocals by Alicia Keys, Fergi, John Legend, The-Dream and La Roux.


Colourful: Rapper Kanye West puts on a stellar performance in the bright video


The first minute of the video is a black and white scene of the camera following a little girl, before neon lyrics are flashed hyperactively across the screen - understood to be a homage to 2009 French film Enter the Void by Gaspar Noé.

The video is directed by Hype Williams, who has previously collaborated with 33-year-old West on the videos for Stronger, Can't Tell Me Nothing, Amazing and Diamonds From Sierra Leone.

Kanye and Rihanna are rumoured to be performing the single together at halftime at tonight's NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles.


Ensemble: The single also features guest vocals by Alicia Keys, Fergie, John Legend, La Roux and Kid Cudi


In another collaboration for the Bajan singer, Rihanna has just announced that Cee Lo Green will be joining her on the North American leg of her Loud tour.

The Forget You singer, who just picked up the Brit Award for International Male Solo Artist, said in a statement: 'I want to thank Rihanna for inviting me on our version of 50 First Dates, only difference is she's unforgettably fine. Don't tell her I have a crush on her, don't wanna mess everything up.

He continued: 'But honestly, it's an honour and a blessing to be able to go out with a talent such as hers. I look forward to doing my part to make the tour unforgettable for the fans that come out and see us.'


Good girl: Rihanna put in a demure - by her standards - appearance at an instore appearance on Friday to promote her perfume Reb'l Fleur at Macy's in Lakewood


Rihanna added: 'I'm a huge fan of Cee Lo since his days with Goodie Mob and with Gnarls Barkley.

'He's a musical genius, continually reinventing himself and I'm thrilled to have him join me on tour.'

Rihanna's Loud tour will arrive in Europe in September, kicking off in Belfast on the 28th.

The What's My Name hitmaker will play a staggering 53 dates before ending in Lisbon on December 17.

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Country princess: Carrie Underwood dazzles as the night's biggest winner at the American Country Awards

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Totally rocking it: Carrie Underwood dazzled in a long red gown which she paired with some simple gold sandals, clutch and jewellery at the first ever American Country Awards in Las Vegas Monday night


The stars came out in force last night for the inaugural American Country Awards and the belle of the ball was the country princess herself, Carrie Underwood.

Dressed in a stunning asymmetric red gown, the 27-year-old singer glowed as she walked the carpet and flashed some thigh and a huge smile.

The blonde bombshell has much to be happy about having won all six categories she was nominated in, including Artist Of The Year.


Axe maiden: Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum brandishes her guitar-shaped award backstage at the MGM Grand Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada


She was just behind Lady Antebellum and Easton Corbin who are both tied with seven nominations each but was the clear winner of the night.

Musician Brett Michaels also appeared on the carpet wearing his signature velvet jacket with jeans and an embellished cowboy hat.

The singer has been laying fairly low since it was rumoured that he had been having an affair with fellow country singer Billy Ray Cyrus' wife Tish - mother to Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus - a claim which all parties have denied.


Dressed down: Brett Michaels kept it casual in some old faded blue jeans, black velvet blazer, embellished black cowboy hat and beaten-up black cowboy boots


Other ladies who wowed on the carpet included Access Hollywood host Nancy O'Dell who poured her toned physique into a leather mini-dress ready for her presenting duties, singer Jewel who was also presenting an award and Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco.

The two-hour prime time special, hosted by Trace Adkins, is the only country music awards show that gives fans the opportunity to vote for their favourite artists not only in traditional categories but also in previously unrecognised areas of the business such as touring.

There are 17 categories in total including Artist of the year (overall, male, female, duo or group, breakthrough), Album of the year, Single of the year, touring artist of the year and music video of the year.


Feeling blue: Singer Jewel (L) and Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cucuo (R) dressed to impress on the carpet at the awards


Seven nods: Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood from the musical group Lady Antebellum arrive at the American Country Awards


The show was opened by the Rascal Flatts who performed a medley of several of their hit songs and later won an award for Country Group of the Decade.

The single of the year by a male artist goes to Josh Turner while Easton Corbin won Breakthrough single of the year and was presented his award by Bret Michaels.
He also won breakthrough video of the year.



Show time: Joe Don Rooney, Gary LeVox, and Jay DeMarcus from the band Rascal Flatts perform onstage during the American Country Awards


On the mic: Country star and awards host Trace Adkins


Lady in black: Reba McEntire on stage at the bash


Veteran singer Alan Jackson performed and then received the Greatest Hits Award which is bestowed upon a country music artist whose chart-topping career has generated a vast catalogue of number one hits.

Country artists Laura Bell Bundy, Rodney Carrington, Blake Shelton and Jason Aldean, Comic Jeff Dunham, Rodeo Star Ty Murray and NASCAR Drivers Clint Bowyer, Elliott Sadler and Michael Waltrip also appeared or presented awards.


Chuffed: Josh Turner shows off his award for Male Singer Of The Year


All award winners receive a Fender Stratus guitar as a prize instead of a trophy.
The show aired live on Fox from The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.


Nice prize: Nancy O'Dell presents the Breakthrough Artist Of The Year award to musician Easton Corbin








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Mariah Carey takes a tumble onstage... then summons an assistant to remove her heels

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Balancing act: Mariah Carey loses her footing as she performs in Singapore


It's the moment every singer dreads - falling over while performing on stage.

Mariah Carey experienced just that during a concert in Singapore on Saturday.

The 40-year-old diva took a tumble as she belted out her song Make It Happen at a Formula 1 event.


Hitting the deck: Carey laughs as a backing dancer helps her to her feet


She ended up sitting on the stage before being helped up by one of her backing dancers.

As she was hoisted to her feet, Carey quickly joked: 'I meant to do that.'

But the Dreamlover singer was taking no chances and luckily an assistant was on hand to remove the vertiginous heels that no doubt contributed to her fall.

The female assistant removed her shoes as Carey continued to sing, before finishing the 90-minute performance barefoot.

The singer later tweeted: 'TY SO much to my fans in Singapore!!! Yeah, several hectic moments, (lol!)but I tried to swirl them into festive!.Love+ God Bless!'


Helping hand: Carey summons an assistant onto the stage


Carey has been married for two years to American Idol host Nick Cannon.

Rumours have been swirling that the singer is pregnant with their first child, but are yet to be confirmed by the star.

This summer Carey released a statement via her publicist, Cindi Berger, saying:
'I appreciate everyone's well wishes but I am very superstitious.

'When the time is right, everyone will know - even Cindi Berger.'


Diva: the assistant removes Carey's shoes while the singer continues to perform her song 'Make It Happen'


Cannon, 29, has also spoken out about the rumours.

'I've said it before and I'll say it time and time again – when my wife feels like talking about whatever she wants to talk about, you will hear it directly from her,' he said on his radio show in August.

Last week Carey confirmed she will be releasing a second Christmas album in November, sixteen years after releasing her first, titled Mariah Carey.




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