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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky reportedly began dating in November 2020 after a decade-long friendship. Before her relationship with Rocky, she ended a three-year romance with Saudi businessman Hassan Jameel. In May 2022, she and Rocky welcomed their first child, RZA Athelston. Her second child, Riot Rose Mayers, was born in August 2023.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky in a still from the music video of Fashion Killa | Credits: A$AP Worldwide/Polo Grounds/RCA

Her children’s names have often received hate from some fans and Rihanna retorted back with sassy responses. Rihanna shared that she and Rocky have plans to expand their family and expressed her desire to have a baby girl after having two boys.

Rihanna’s first child RZA Athelston Mayers — What does the name mean? Rihanna with her kids, RZA Athelston and Riot Rose | Credits: @badgalriri/Instagram

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky started their relationship in 2020 with no...

I’m looking for the black Range Rover with the glittery pink license-plate frame.

It’s the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and the passenger pickup at Lax is packed and lawless. When the SUV pulls up, Addison Rae is behind the wheel in a striped pinafore with nothing underneath it but black tape in two giant X’s covering her nipples.

It was Rae’s idea to pick me up from the airport, and her car is as chaotic and ultra-femme as her persona. There are Chanel lipsticks and full-size bottles...

On October 25, once and future New York City Council candidate Zack Weiner hosted a rally in Washington Square Park. When I arrived, a large crowd had gathered in front of the Arch. I was impressed.

But it turned out that the crowd was actually there for Mel Ottenberg and Alex Consani,...

Fans of Rihanna’s music should not hold their breath for a ninth record anytime soon, it seems, according to a conversation with the singer-turned-mogul in the latest issue of Interview magazine.

The pop sensation, who hasn’t released an album since 2016’s Anti, recently spoke with Interview editor Mel Ottenberg on a wide range of topics, from her marriage to Fenty Beauty to music. On the latter topic, she has no news but that may not be great news for eager fans.

“I have a lot of visual ideas,” the singer told the outlet. “It’s weird. My brain is working backward right now. I usually have the music first, and the music leads me into all of these visual opportunities, and now I’m having all of these visuals.”

“I don’t have the songs for them yet, she added. “But maybe that’s the key, this time.

Rihanna is opening up like never before.

The superstar got candid in conversation with Interview‘s Mel Ottenberg for a new cover story, out now.

During the conversation, the superstar spoke about her relationship with A$AP Rocky, raising their two kids RZA and Riot, the status of her music career, and so much more.

Click through to find out what Rihanna had to say…...

That’s hot…pink. As Mattel’s iconic doll Barbie sees a renaissance due almost exclusively to the upcoming movie, there’s someone most of us plain forgot about that thinks she deserves credit for its success – and thy name is Paris Hilton.

In a new Interview Magazine sitdown (with editor-in-chief and fashion designer Mel Ottenberg), Paris Hilton said that her penchant for wearing pink in the 2000s led to a Barbie-inspired fashion that she is directly responsible for leading. “I love all the pink. So, just to see everybody now in all pink and rocking that is just really incredible. I’ve been doing Barbiecore for so long, I probably invented Barbiecore…I really believe that. Besides Barbie, I was the first human…I love Barbie. She’s my idol and icon.” What, no Oppenheimer chic, Paris?

Whether she gets the due credit or not for mainstreaming the Barbie style,...

In a recent The Kardashians' episode, Kim Kardashian’s stylist Danielle Levi made an appearance, and it's time to share some fascinating facts about her. Viewers watched as Danielle struggled to make it to Italy to assist Kim with her big Dolce & Gabbana collaboration. The stylist to the stars landed in the European nation without her passport. Luckily, Danielle eventually made it in time to help Kim with her project.

Despite styling Kim for many big events, "Dani" isn't seen on the show very often. She mostly works behind the scenes to put together Kim’s incredible and iconic looks. In 2022, Danielle assisted Kim with the Dolce & Gabbana collaboration. This is why she was recently featured on the show. Although she's styled Kim for quite some time, fans don't really know very much about Danielle.

Danielle Worked For Kanye West First

Prior to working for The Kardashians star, Danielle...

Jeremy O. Harris is a bona fide Broadway-meets-Hollywood multihyphenate. And at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the Tony Award-nominated playwright and producer on HBO’s Euphoria added another title to his resume: an actor in Sean Price Williams’ The Sweet East. The drama follows a young woman traveling along the northeastern coast of the United States and stars Talia Ryder, Jacob Elordi, Simon Rex and Ayo Edebiri.

The film premiered during the Directors’ Fortnight portion of the festival on May 18, and in a FaceTime Audio interview en route to another event the following day, Harris describes the cast’s approach to the red carpet as “walking down the street like we were in some fantastic, French behind-the-scenes documentary of what it means to have your debut feature at Cannes.”

For Harris, street style transitioned into carpet style effortlessly thanks to the vision of Mel Ottenberg, celebrity stylist, Interview Magazine‘s editor-in-chief and Harris’ friend.

Kim Kardashian admits that she gained a lot of social benefits after she started dating Kanye West. Pic Credit: ©ImageCollect.com/Rod Lamkey/Cnp/Admedia

Kim Kardashian is giving credit where credit is due.

She recently had an interview with Interview magazine where she spoke with Mel Ottenberg for this September’s American Dream issue.

She was asked if she remembered the moment she knew she had “really arrived in high society.”

Kim admitted that while she has been famous before, she gained a new kind of respect from people when she was with Kanye West.

Kim said, “I mean, when I was with Kanye, and he was introducing me to a lot of people. I think that definitely got a lot of people to have a different level of respect.”

Fans will remember that Kim had never even been invited to the Met Gala until she got with the rapper.

Kim Kardashian has been famous for well over a decade. But in a conversation for Interview's recent cover story, editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg asked the Kardashians star when she knew she had "really arrived in high society." Her answer involved looking back at her time with Kanye West. "I mean, when I was with Kanye, and he was introducing me to a lot of people," Kim—who shares four kids with the "Heartless" rapper—said, "I think that definitely got a lot of people to have a different level of respect." Of course, she gives herself credit for where she is today, too. "I've also seen a s--t more recently—going to law school, just doing...

Kim Kardashian has no bad blood with Pete Davidson.

In a new interview with Mel Ottenberg of Interview Magazine, the reality star talked about her relationship with the “SNL” comedian, her family, and her future aspirations.

The exes split from each other in early August after 9 months of dating.

Despite their separation, Kardashian had nothing but praise for him when Ottenberg teased her about his “Bde”.

“He’s a cutie,” Kardashian said. “He’s literally such a good person, they don’t really make them like him anymore. I’m excited for what he has coming up.”

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A source told Us Magazine that the breakup was mutual and there was no resentment between the two.

“There truly wasn’t drama between them when they decided to separate,” they said. “It was something they talked through; it wasn’t a sudden breakup.

Kim Kardashian revealed further details about her new true-crime podcast in the latest issue of Interview.

The Skims founder, who signed a podcast deal with Spotify in 2020, shared: “It’s called ‘The System’.

“The first season is about a really crazy case where a guy got the death sentence for a triple homicide that happened in Ohio.”

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Kardashian, who flashed her bare behind in the Interview cover shoot, went on, “There are so many twists and turns with how it was handled—or mishandled—and we take the listener along for a journey in search of the truth,” without revealing when it would be released.

Read More: Kanye West Publicly Shares Text Conversation With Kim Kardashian Amid Dispute Over Kids’ School

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Kim Kardashian is opening up about critics who say she has no talent and explaining why she always feels like she has to validate herself. Kardashian spoke to Interview Editor in Chief Mel Ottenberg for the magazine's September cover story, for which she also bared her butt in the accompanying photoshoot.

Ottenberg asked the reality star and businesswoman if she thinks she still has anything left to prove. "I think I'll always feel like I have something to prove," Kardashian responded. "Even if it's just to myself. My next big thing is just finishing law school because I'm halfway there. It's really time consuming. I have to study two hours every day with my professor. I don't have a day off from that." Kardashian started studying law in 2019, and in 2021, she finally passed the so-called "baby bar" that kept her on the path to become a lawyer.

"I think my...

Kim Kardashian has too much on her plate to constantly be worried about climate change. The only way she’s been able to make room for it in her schedule has been to compartmentalize by toggling between acknowledging its irreversible impact and simply pretending not to see it. “I do what I can,” she shared in a recent American Dream-themed conversation with Interview Magazine. “But you have to pick and choose what really works for you in your life.”

Kardashian shared that she’s been learning a lot from her...

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Julia Fox celebrated her 32nd birthday on Wednesday evening, and new boyfriend Kanye West made sure it was one to remember not only for her but also all - well, most - of her friends. The "Uncut Gems" actor and the rapper, nicknamed "Juliye" by Fox herself, dined at popular French bistro Lucien in NYC with a few of Fox's friends, including Tommy Dorfman, Jeremy O. Harris, Paloma Elsesser, Aziah "Zola" King, and "Interview" magazine Editor in Chief Mel Ottenberg. The lavish gathering comes just a week after the couple made their Fashion Week debut in Paris.

The following day, Dorfman shared a few snaps from Fox's party to her Instagram and, in one photo, unveiled Fox and friends Richie Shazam, stylist Briana Andalore, and actress Niki Takesh posing with five Hermès Birkin bags. West reportedly surprised Fox's group with the extravagant Birkin 25 purses, which...

Tom Cruise, now approaching age 60, has never reacted calmly to frustration. This week his carefully structured life was put on hold by delays of his two heralded mega movies: the Top Gun sequel and the seventh Mission: Impossible.

Can Hollywood survive another year without Cruise? Or can Cruise?

Star egos drift into paranoia even in the best of times and these are the worst, with celebrities worldwide finding themselves parked on the sidelines. Apart from movie delays, China now has declared war on celebrities and pop stars in general. Could others follow suit? (More on that below.)

Celebrity narcissism is normally cringe-inducing, but this time I empathize with Cruise for both his candor and tenacity. “I need the action,” Cruise once told me, a semi-crazed look in his eyes. He had just produced and starred in Lions for Lambs, a courageous anti-war movie about two young soldiers who’d served in Afghanistan.

This past year saw Rihanna expanding her line of work from simple world-renowned pop star and all-around coolest woman alive to include best-selling Parisian fashion designer and blockbuster action film star to her resume. But her first true love will always be the music, as proven by the 8 Grammys nominations she received for her album Anti, including Record of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best R&B Performance, and Best R&B Song. And to celebrate the success of her most experimental and personal album to date, the singer decided to go big and glamorous at the award...

Rihanna seems to live her life eternally on the cutting edge of fashion. The singer, with the aid of her unparalleled stylist Mel Ottenberg, tends to eschew all the major trends in favor of more experimental looks truly only she can pull off with such aplomb. Whether it’s a sweatsuit five sizes too large, outerwear that could easily keep an entire village warm, swapping out her sleek bob for three feet of faux dreads, or simply gliding over subway grates in stilettos like she’s walking on water, Rihanna appears to be a style deity living amongst us. So...

Get ready to rock in style, as Rihanna's fashion competition series has a new home and premiere date.

"Styled to Rock," originally set to air on the Style Network before it was taken over by Esquire, will now premiere Friday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. Et on Bravo.

Rihanna will executive produce the show, where 12 aspiring designers face off in weekly challenges tailored to a celebrity guest. Half of the contestants will have the opportunity to show their design to the guest judge, while the other half will face elimination. The grand prize includes $100,000 in cash, a fashion feature in Glamour magazine, and a chance to join Rihanna's own design team.

Pharrell Williams, model Erin Wasson, and Rihanna's stylist Mel Ottenberg will be mentors to the contestants. The celebrity guest list includes Miley Cyrus, Carly Rae Jepsen, Khloé Kardashian, Kylie Minogue, Kelly Osbourne, Kid Cudi, The Band Perry,...

Fans are anxiously awaiting Rihanna’s new show on Bravo, and you can get a sneak peek right here. Watch!

Rihanna‘s Styled To Rock premieres Oct. 25 at 8Pm and we can’t wait to see the fashion reality show — so you can only imagine how excited we were to get a glimpse at the extended trailer. The new series will feature celebrities like Kid Cudi, Miley Cyrus, Carley Ray Jepsen, Khloe Kardashian, Kylie Minogue, Kelly Osbourne, The Band Perry, Naya Rivera, Big Sean, Nervo and Ne-Yo, to name a few — and let’s not forget RiRi!

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Produced by Rihanna, the show will also feature Pharell Williams and Erin Wasson, along with Rihanna’s personal stylist, Mel Ottenberg. They will be responsible for mentoring the contestants.

The exciting new television series has a different spin to it. In this go ’round, 12 designers are handpicked by...

Like rocker fashion? So does Rihanna. “Styled to Rock” (premiering Fri. Oct. 25 at 8:00 p.m. Et on Bravo) is executive produced by the multi-Grammy Award winner and fashion icon. Pharrell Williams will also show off his fashion sense as a mentor-judge on the show. This new reality competition series gives 12 up-and-coming designers, hand-picked by Rihanna herself, the opportunity to become America’s next trendsetting designer. Williams, model Erin Wasson and Rihanna’s personal stylist, Mel Ottenberg, will mentor the contestants. Each week, the designers will be presented with a different challenge, each aimed at creating a new look to define the...

Good news, Style Network viewers: If you were eagerly awaiting Rihanna’s fashion competition series, it will still go on. Originally ordered to series by Style Network, “Styled to Rock” will now air on Bravo, TheWrap has learned. It will premiere on Friday, Oct. 25 at 8/7c. “Styled to Rock” features 12 designers fighting for a $100,000 cash prize, a feature in Glamour Magazine and the chance to become a member of Rihanna’s design team. Music artist/producer Pharrell Williams, model Erin Wasson and Rihanna’s personal stylist, Mel Ottenberg, will mentor the contestants. Also read: Style’s ‘Tia & Tamera’ and ‘Giuliana & Bill’ Are Moving.

Rihanna has been seeing a lot of Drake lately, and apparently she’s been hearing a lot of him too. The “Diamonds” singer referenced Drake’s latest single in a tweet on Aug. 30. Was RiRi trying to diss her ex Chris in the process?

Rihanna is up to her old tricks again. On Aug. 30, she tweeted an Instagram pic of her friends Pharell and Mel Ottenberg with the caption, “Ill ni**a alert x Ill ni**a alert,” a lyric from Drake’s new song “All Me.” Is the “Diamonds” singer dissing her ex Chris Brown by expressing her preference for Drake‘s music — and his company? Keep reading for all the details!

Rihanna On Drake’s New Song, ‘All Me’ — Is Tweet A Diss At Chris Brown?

The lyrics Rihanna, 25, quoted are said by 2 Chainz in Drake’s track “All Me,” which also features rapper Big Sean.

Rihanna spent...

Heading out for a night on the town, Rihanna casually dressed for a dinner in the Big Apple on Friday (August 23).

The "We Found Love" singer sported a black T-shirt with John Lennon on it, tiny denim cutoffs, and black sneakers as she gave a wave to shutterbugs.

Later in the fall, fans will get to see the 25-year-old songstress delve into the world of reality television in her fashion show "Styled to Rock."

Premiering on November 5th at 8:00pm Et, the series will feature 12 designers competing to dress top-name celebs with Pharrell Williams, Erin Wasson, and Ri-Ri's stylist Mel Ottenberg serving as mentors.

Mel Ottenberg has confirmed that he joined Rihanna’s competition reality show, ‘Styled To Rock’!

Mel Ottenberg, Rihanna’s stylist, has officially confirmed that he will be a “mentor” on Rihanna’s show on Style Network, Styled To Rock. Are you excited to see RiRi’s new show!?

Rihanna’s Reality Show — Mel Ottenberg Joins ‘Styled To Rock’

Mel Ottenberg is the third and final mentor on Rihanna’s hit show, according to The Hollywood Reporter. What better mentor than Rihanna’s own stylist, right? Ottenberg has styled many A-list celebs such as: Cate Blanchett, Chloe Sevigny and James Franco and his work has appeared in impressive publications like: Harper’s Bazaar, V, The New York Times Style Magazine, and GQ Style.

We all love RiRi’s fun and unique style and we are always envious of her outfits, so Mel is the perfect person to cast on the show!

You’d think that Rihanna’s costume people would have an unlimted budget considering all of her success. But it looks like they’re cutting corners left and right. Rihanna took to the stage yesterday in Trianon, France lacking pants, that’s totally nothing new. Hell, it’s her trademark! But then when we saw photos of her performing in Stockholm sans bra, it made us a little sad. Maybe it’s a ploy to make people buy her album: Play on people’s sympathies so that she can afford to get a full stage outfit! But in the mean time, we’re not complaining. And neither is her costume designer, Mel Ottenberg. He opened up to E! News about Riri’s scandelous stage attire on her world-wide 777 Tour. ”I love how people are telling me now that they are shocked she wasn’t wearing a bra. But like, who cares?...

Could this sound more exhausting? Rihanna -- the most infamous redhead since the legendary pirate Barbarossa -- is celebrating the release of her new album Unapologetic (out today) with a seven-day, seven-performance, seven-country tour called The 777 Tour. Crazier yet, she's inviting along fans, contest winners, and more than 150 journalists to fly around the world with her. And guess who got an invite? NewNowNext's intrepid reporter Shawn Hollenbach, whose day-to-day journey is chronicled here. He is sleep-deprived and armed with a cardboard cutout of RuPaul. That is some next-level Woodward and Bernstein commitment to journalistic integrity. As his trek winds up, let's recount some of his highlights.

Rihanna photographs well with a 2-D RuPaul.

Man, Rihanna is so... a glorious Barbie doll. Look at that nose. See you in the Mattel dream house.

Shawn finds a RuPaul connection in Rihanna's coterie.

Shawn meets Rihanna's stylist Mel Ottenberg and her costume designer Adam Selman,...

When it comes to Rihanna, her look is nearly as important as her sound. Which makes her wardrobe a frequent talking point, and her stylist Mel Ottenberg a busy man. Ottenberg, tasked with styling Ri-Ri on her 777 tour, is responsible for picking out those convo-prompting outfits before the hitmaker hits the stage. And for someone as fashionable as she is, that's no small task. "We're going for an easygoing, stripped-down thing that's not too showy, because we're doing these small shows," Ottenberg tells E! News. "It's really just sort of inspired by her jet-set lifestyle." However, although Mel has a huge part in styling Rihanna, it's Ri-Ri herself who has the final...