BlaqueKnight said:

lol. I have this theory so hear me. I think major labels intentionally sign those who are a bit thick, so they can be controlled easily

Whoa...just got done watching her interview. I didn't think she'd be that candid at certain parts. Overall I was satisfied with her answers. I still wanted to know details of what went down in that car, but it's not my business.

Cover Girl should be pleased with this interview. They came across as a loyal but sensible sponsor. She was smart to say that if she were a corporate sponsor, she'd be concerned with the image of someone in her situation as well. That is a horrible hairstyle, but she has good skin.

LightOfArt said:

LMFAO, new signature.

bettybop said:

Yeah, I didn't think so either. She handled herself SO WELL. I was dying laughing as she watched Chris' sorry plea and said, "It seems that he's reading from a teleprompter."

It's funny that Chris has done about 5 interviews and hadn't really answered the questions surrounding that night and the aftermath, and she does one interview and answers them all.

I was impressed by the way Rihanna carried herself in this interview. If I didn't notice it before, I saw a very intelligent young lady who has a full understanding of her situation and how powerful her image is to her young fans who would've thought it was "cute" to go back to their boyfriend after abuse. She loves Chris, but she did that right thing by ending it and stopping the ugly back and forth that develops in those types of relationships. When you walk away, is when the real healing is allowed. That is a gorgeous girl with a lot going for her...I'm sure Chris is kicking himself right now.

blessedk said:

Wow is that what you saw? because I saw this

But to each his own

Sandino said:

Yes to each his/her own.

Sandino said:

WaterInYourBath said:

Sway: When you look in the mirror, and see what you chose to wear tonight... what are your thoughts?

Breezy: My thoughts is, like... WHY? What were you thinking, Chris?

blessedk said:

I agree. She came off as much more articulate and insightful than Chris did when he was on Larry King. I got the impression that she learned something from the incident. Chris didn't do very well despite having his mother and his lawyer with him on the show. I think he needs every bit of the counseling he was ordered to have.

well, she is older, she is female, Bajans pride themselves on education and intelligence, and plus getting smacked upside the head does tend to teach you something, one would hope. I'm glad she stated they were a danger to each other, and that she didn't drop the issue when she saw him getting enraged. I feel bad for to be so young and already jaded on love. I hope one day she will find true love and she will have the wisdom to appreciate. Such a sad end to what should have been nothing but happiness for the both of them.

BklynBabe said:

She grew up pretty fast

Layzie said:

That part was hilarious, as was the part where she said that she hadn't heard his "tribute" song to her and that she didn't need to hear it. LOL She wasn't cold, however. She didn't go out of her way to slam him (like I would have ) but she kept it real. She's on some "F love" stuff right now and that can be therapeutic for her right now.

I bought the new Glamour with First Lady Obama on the cover and was surprised to see Rihanna's article in there. I thought she was on the cover? It's the "Top Women of Glamour" issue so perhaps there are many different cover girls.

bettybop said:

There must be different covers because Rihanna was on the cover of the issue I bought. I was so proud of her during this interview. Quite mature for someone so young.

It's nice that she used her brain and dumped Chris because I'm soo sick of women going back to their abusive other halfs. Maybe now, women in these situations will get out before it goes from beatings to something worse. In the end, this incident could have been 10 times worse than a bruised and battered face. Sadly, I don't believe that this was the first time he hit her; just the first time it went public. Very seldom does domestic violence just start out of the blue without any prior incidents. He was either verbally and emotionally abusing her if he wasn't physically abusing her waay before this beat down. Two of my aunts were murdered by their husbands and neither of them had been abused prior to their murders...one was pregnant. Both of those men died in prison a few years back, but they took away two women and a cousin that I will never get to meet. Rihanna was lucky because she got to live to tell her story and hopefully she learned something valuable from it that she will keep with her for the rest of her life. Whether it's physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, all women need to learn that real love shouldn't hurt.

estelle81 said:

I'm sorry to hear that about your aunts. Very sad. That interview garnered the highest ratings (in that coveted 18-34 year old market) in 3 years and won the night. I am glad a lot of people watched it. Maybe that is why they ABC is milking it with a follow up this Friday and a premiere of her video for "Russian Roulette". And yeah, all the women Glamour magazine picked as "Women of the Year" got covers...I think they just wanted to give Rihanna some encouragement after a tough year.

Edited --I'll post the rest on the other thread since it's bumped up now
[Edited 11/11/09 21:37pm]