With Rihanna's new album Rated R being released on November 23rd, the singer and her people are doing everything they can to make sure it's a success, especially after the mixed reaction the first few singles have received. AND also considering that so many artists are releasing their albums that same day like Adam Lambert, Shakira, and even our lovely Lady GaGa.

So RiRi has teamed up with Nokia to do something special.

On November 16th, Nokia will stream a live performance of Rihanna in London for fans to get an exclusive first listen of her album!

The event will allow viewers to preview tracks from RiRi's record and the whole thing will be done from a secret location in London.

In addition to watching this live performance, Nokia will also be offering an exclusive version of the album via their Nokia Music store.

Rihanna has stated, "I am so excited to partner up with Nokia. They are doing some really revolutionary things with this album, enabling me to reach more fans than ever before.”

CLICK HERE to go register for the live event.

We can't wait to check it out!

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Well, after you've been shot, we guess you feel the need to have a ridiculous amount of security.

In a recent interview, 50 Cent revealed that he throws down $20,000 A WEEK just on security!

He explains: “My home is surrounded by cameras. I need surveillance not only to look out for me but also to protect me. You get all these crazy lawsuits and I need cameras to check on things.”

At least he knows no teenage hoodlum thieves are coming after his place!

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Oh, boo hoo!

Rapper 50 Cent revealed that even he has been hit by the recession losing "a few million" from his fortune. He's also had to change some of his spending habits, mainly his penchant for jewelry.

"I buy diamonds on a very regular basis, but now I am selling my old stuff before I get something new. These are times when you learn about the value of money.

If you don't lose money in this recession, it means you didn't have enough to start off with. Sure, I lost a few million, but that's because I have so much. This is a time that will sort out the strong from the weak."

In fact, 50 is so confident in his money-handling abilities he confidently states:

"Any businessman who wants a piece of the future should learn from me. Obama is great. If he wants me as his financial adviser that would be cool."

We seriously doubt the President would have the same reaction.

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Sources are saying that while 50 Cent was filming his new video for Baby By Me, he was getting a little friendly with a former Child - Destiny's Child's Kelly Rowland!

We hear things got pretty "steamy" on set of the video and that it may have led to a "bit of a fling."

Yeah, neither one of those two could probably do any better than the other.

What do U think, do they make a good couple?

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Say what?

Most people are familiar with the classic tale of Dr. Jekyll, who creates a potion that transforms him into his younger, more violent alter-ego Mr. Hyde. The concept has been done a trillion times before in movies, but now we can look forward to seeing two new faces bring the story to life:

Forest Whitaker & 50 Cent. (Or does he want to be called Curtis Jackson now with all this film work he is getting?)

Though much about the production has been kept a secret, Forest revealed in a recent interview that a new draft of the script has just been handed in and casting will find Forest in the role of Dr. Jekyll and Fiddy in the role of Mr. Hyde. Forest says:

"It's also [an interesting script] because we are dealing with similar things. You know, this Jekyll has a lot of issues and problems personally, himself. Hidden passions, hidden perversions — and it's acted out by 50."

We don't know if we can get behind this. It's been done and while we know Forest will bring something big to table, we know Fiddy will not.

Stick with your music. You're at least decent with that.

Will U go see this movie?

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Remember that garbage 50 Cent spouted off about GaGa and Kanye's ill-fated "Fame Kills" tour???

We believe his exact words were, "Ah, the gay tour."

Well, Gagita feels sorry for the homophobe!

When asked about his ridiculous comment, GaGa told reporters, "I think it's sad — and I think that nobody in any genre of music should accommodate homophobia."

Took the words right out of our mouth!

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What a douche!

50 Cent was on the Angie Martinez radio show yesterday and when the station was about to give away tickets to Lady Gaga and Kanye West's upcoming "Fame Kills" tour. 50 Cent reponded with "ah, the gay tour."

He justified his comments saying that was what Lady Gaga was calling it. The deejay corrected him saying that Gagita had explained to Kanye that she had a large gay following. 50's reply?

"What did Kanye say, 'Me, too?'"

50 continued with his failed attempt at a joke:

"Kanye's cool with the gay folk. I have nothing against them, but he's cool with them. He goes and drops his video off to them…Ellen. Ellen DeGeneres. He went there to premiere his video. He's conscious of the gay community and wants them to buy his CD."

Well you can be sure the gays won't be buying your upcoming album with those vomitous comments floating around on the airwaves.

Idiot!

You can listen to the interview for yourself HERE.

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Talk about backlash!

Is there anyone who's on Kanye West's side after the stunt he pulled on Taylor Swift?

We're thinking… NO!

Check out above how 50 Cent fervently (and surprisingly eloquently), talks about what Kanye did to Taylor.

Thoughts?

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We only wish this was a joke!

At a book signing in NYC on Thursday, hundreds of fans showed up to get their copy of the self-help book The 50th Law signed by the author, rapper 50 Cent.

Really?!

But, at least he isn't pretending that he did it alone!

Three-time New York Times best selling author Robert Greene co-wrote the book, which confirms our theory that everyone has a price can go beyond their comfort zone!

The rapper approached Greene several years ago about a collaboration after reading his respected works, The 48 Laws of Power and The Art of Seduction.

"Obviously, I've been using his Art of Seduction tactics more than he does," joked 50 Cent.

But, he wants to help people live better lives!

"It's an opportunity to inspire hope," said Fitty about Law, which aims to teach people how to live a fearless life.

Is there a chapter about withstanding bullets wounds?!

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