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Rihanna

The young R&B singer from Barbados is one of the biggest names on the pop scene today. Rihanna is known for her vocal talent, daring fashion style and mix of genres.

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German parents must rat out their adult children or pay up if they are caught making illegal computer downloads.
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DW PopXport - Bibi Bourelly

Hit songwriter: Berlin's own Bibi Bourelly

Bibi Bourelly wrote a hit song for Rihanna; now she wants to sing her songs herself.
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PopXport - The German Music Magazine

Singer-songwriter Bibi Bourelly, the metal band Accept, and pop singer Helene Fischer.
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USA Monica Braithwaite, Rihanna, Rajad Fenty

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Pop star Chris Brown arrested for assault

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Rihanna and other artists cancel concerts
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Musical solidarity with Nice

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Any Given Day: Metalcore from the Ruhrpott

High-energy riffs and snarled vocals: Any Given Day hammers out new metal songs on stage.
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High-energy riffs and snarled vocals: Any Given Day hammers out new metal songs on stage.
MusicJune 4, 201604:32 min
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Any Given Day - Metalcore from the Ruhrpott

High-energy riffs and snarled vocals: Any Given Day hammers out new metal songs on stage.
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Musikmesse Frankfurt 2016

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Puma to jumpstart 2016 sales

The German sportswear manufacturer is counting on a series of major sports events and stars such as Rihanna for growth.
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Rihanna excites fans with eighth album

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12.2012 DW Shift Ranking

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January 6, 2014

Shift Ranking of September 10: The most followed accounts on Instagram

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Adele poses backstage with her six awards at the 54th annual Grammy Awards

Adele wows Grammys audience

The Grammys were held on Sunday under the shadow cast by the death of music legend Whitney Houston. Soul star Adele was one of the main winners, wowing the audience with a comeback performance.
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