Because Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend?

Chris Brown recently dropped $100k for 2 ruby and diamond necklaces for his "friend" Rihanna. About the gift the jewelry designer stated “He went for the heart theme,” Arasheben explained. “He said, ‘She’s going to love this because she loves hearts.’”

Rihanna also returned the favor by purchasing a blinged out cross pendant for her beau and gave specific instructions for the pendant stating that she wanted it to match the rest of his jewelry.

This is too cute... buying jewelery for your boo because it's Thursday!

Rihanna & Chris In The Studio

Rihanna & Chris Brown were recently in the studio together and reports are saying that the two plan to do another duet together.

R&B star Rihanna is planning a duet with her singer boyfriend Chris Brown. The pair has been dating since earlier this year - a romance they have yet to discuss in public, despite being spotted vacationing together and kissing and cuddling in a Miami, Florida fast food restaurant earlier this month (May 2008).
Now friends say the R&B duo are planning to record a track together - with some help from 20-year-old Rihanna's mentor Jay-Z.
A source tells Star! magazine, "Rihanna is impressed with Chris' voice. It was a natural step for her to say, 'Let's do a duet.' "She's asking Jay-Z to look around for a beat for the two of them, something sexy and snazzy."

Can't wait to hear how this one is going to come about, but being that both of their sounds are so predictable I can just about imagine.

KFC Loves Rihanna & Chris

When KFC found out that Rihanna & Chris Brown hit up their Miami headquarters and got a little lovey dovey, they had this to say:

“Dear Rihanna:
We were very excited by your and Chris Brown’s recent visit to a Miami-area KFC restaurant.
Clearly, like Kentucky Fried Chicken and our founder Colonel Sanders, you two know how to kick it up a few degrees. And, Rihanna, that’s a secret recipe worth sharing with the world.

We could feel the heat – literally – in our restaurant that night … so much so that we’d like to invite you and Chris back to any KFC for a free meal including the Colonel’s Hot Wings. Whether lunch or dinner, home or on the road, our doors are always open to you. Think of it as a personal way to send an SOS whenever you crave a little Original Recipe.
Like you, KFC is dedicated to supporting charity causes. If you and Chris are again photographed making KFC a “hot” date-night spot, we’ll make a donation to your charity, BELIEVE, which helps underprivileged children.
Hearing about your fondness for KFC was music to our ears. Please don’t stop making KFC your favorite mealtime choice.

Good luck to you and we hope to see you again soon with or without an Umbrella.”

Interesting... I'm seeing a KFC endorsement coming

BET Awards Nominations

The BET Awards '08 nominations are in and the roster is looking.... predictable:

Video of the Year:

Ashanti “The Way That I Love You”

Alicia Keys “Like You’ll Never See Me Again”

Mary J. Blige “Just Fine”

UGK feat. OutKast “Int’l Player’s Anthem (I Choose You)”

Kanye West feat. T-Pain “Good Life”

Erykah Badu “Honey”

Best Female R&B Artist:

Alicia Keys

Mary J. Blige

Keyshia Cole

Rihanna

Mariah Carey

Best Male R&B Artist:

Raheem DeVaughn

Trey Songz

Ne-Yo

Chris Brown

J. Holiday

Best Group:

Danity Kane

UGK

Day 26

Playaz Circle

Gnarls Barkley

Best New Artist:

Flo Rida

Estelle

Chrisette Michele

Soulja Boy

The-Dream

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist:

Kid Sister

Trina

Lil’ Mama

Missy Elliott

Eve

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist:

Snoop Dogg

Jay-Z

Lil’ Wayne

Common

Kanye West

Best Collaboration:

DJ Khaled feat. Lil’ Wayne, Big Boi, Ludacris, Fat Joe & Young Jeezy-”I’m So Hood (remix)”

Keyshia Cole feat. Lil’ Kim & Missy Elliott-”Let It Go”

Kanye West feat. T-Pain-”Good Life”

Flo Rida feat. T-Pain-”Low”

Chris Brown feat. T-Pain-”Kiss Kiss”

Viewer’s Choice:

Chris Brown feat. T-Pain-”Kiss Kiss”

Lil’ Wayne feat. Static Major-”Lollipop”

Keyshia Cole feat. Missy Elliott & Lil’ Kim-”Let It Go”

Alicia Keys-”No One”

Soulja Boy-”Crank Dat (Soulja Boy)”

Jordin Sparks feat. Chris Brown-”No Air”

Lifetime Achievement:

Al Green

The only category I see that has any real competition is Best New Artist and Best Collabo, and how come Umbrella wasn't nominated? They put Best Female Hip-Hop artist category back? Did Day 26 really get nominated for Best Group? With one single? Damn talent was very shot in the music industry for black folks this year. SMH... so many questions so little time

This Is Just Too Cute...

Chris Brown & Rihanna hit up Rebel in NYC for his 19th birthday party:

But before the party was her 'Glow In The Dark' tour stop at Madison Square Garden and she brought Chris out on stage to do their Cinderella/Umbrella mix




Too cute....

Chris Brown's EBONY Spread

Chris Brown covers the June issue of EBONY magazine trying to be grown and sexy:









The pics are cute-- not sexy but cute. Chris, sweetie, it's going to take more facial hair and body mass for grown women who are no longer going through puberty to look at you and say "Damn!"

Chris & Rihanna Back At It Like Rabbits

They were caught walking around New York together but making sure to not be photographed together, entering and exiting the same care at different times:

She had her pup Oliver with her





I think it's so cute that Chris & Rihanna tries to be low... just adorable.

Video Fabulosity: David Banner ft. Young Joc & Chris Brown- "Get Like Me"

David Banner's video for "Get Like Me" has just came out:



I really like it! Well I really like the song... the video is okay

Jordin & Chris Do "No Air"

Chris Brown and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks performed "No Air" on American Idol this week


Here's the video of the performance:


I wonder if he ever read the interview with Jordin when she ratted him out? Maybe not.... yet!

Chris & Rihanna Still At It Like Rabbits

So Chris Brown and Rihanna are still at it like rabbits. Trying to be a PDA kind-of couple while dodging the ever-persistent paps:





Here are some more flicks of the two-some earlier in the day:

So after all of the couple candids and always being around each other I have to ask.... aren't they tired of being around each other everyday, all day? Best friend or boyfriend, I need my space!

Damn Jordin!

So the fabulous Jordin Sparks has dished to UK based magazine Young Voices about Rihanna and Chris Brown's relationship::

Are Chris Brown and Rihanna dating?

Yeah, they are. It was really cool because I walked on the set and she was sitting there with Chris Brown and I was like I can’t believe she’s here. She came and she told me that she loved No Air, and that it was one of her favourite songs. It was really cool hearing that from one of my peers. She just wanted to support him.

Did it feel weird doing intimate scenes with Chris Brown with his girlfriend watching you?

(Laughs) It was hard at first, but then I said, ‘you know what? I have to work!’ It had to look like I was in love with him, so I had to do it. Hopefully she won’t kill me!! (Laughs)

Damn you Jordin, but thanks anyway!

Fun Times In The City

So after months of being... uh... best friends. The two, along with Rihanna's REAL best friend Melissa Forde, hit up Melissa's surprise birthday party after a day of doing, umm, best friend things such as hitting up a tattoo spot before heading to the party. Frontin... I'm ready to stop when you are.