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Drake and Rihanna have shot a music video for their latest collaboration, “Take Care”, from Drake’s latest album.

Director Yoann Lemoine tweeted:

Oh by the way I just shot Drake & Rihanna’s ‘Take Care’ video. Beautiful track, amazing artists. EDITING NOW ! http://bit.ly/zCZhAs
Almost looks like @drake is photobombing my picture with @rihanna Love you guys. http://twitpic.com/8hxkl6

Yoann has directed Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” and Lana Del Rey’s “Born To Die” videos.

“Take Care” is the duo’s first collab since Rihanna’s No. 1 hit “What’s My Name?”. Listen below:

Rihanna collaborated on the brilliant “Princess Of China” from Coldplay’s No. 1 album Mylo Xyloto. Last month it was rumoured that BRIT Awards bosses plans to get the two chart heavyweights together for the O2 show next month. And now Rihanna has given the green light, the big moment looks like a real possibility. Speaking at the O2 before Christmas, she said:

“I think Chris Martin is a special guy. His songwriting is just beautiful and I am a huge fan. If they want me to sing with Coldplay, I will be waiting for the call. I’d love to perform with them.”

To Drake, Take Care is the story of a kid who goes from wide-eyed Toronto dreamer to rap royalty. But while Drizzy has painted that picture through songs on his sophomore set, the Young Money star hopes to roll out more visuals in support of the album’s narrative, and he has big plans for one video in particular.

We’ve already seen “Marvins Room” and “Headlines,” the Lil Wayne-assisted “The Motto” is already in the can, and when MTV News caught up with him backstage at the Power 106 Cali Christmas Concert, Drizzy Drake revealed he’s set to shoot a clip for the title track with Rihanna.

“It’s a project where I think visuals are called for, for a lot of those records,” he said. “So we’re working on definitely the ‘Take Care’ video, which we’re trying to get shot soon and a couple of other ones, too, off the album.”

Drake, who can now hoist another platinum plaque for Take Care, wouldn’t dish on the treatment or concept for the video, but he has high expectations for it. + Continue reading…

The mystery guest on Rihanna’s new album has been unveiled. Jay-Z is re-teaming with his protégé for a collaboration on her new album Talk That Talk.

Producer Stargate revealed to Norwegian website 730.no that Jay-Z appears on the title track to Rihanna’s sixth album.

“This is the first time we do a song with Jay-Z and Rihanna together. Actually it’s the first time Jay does anything on our beats,” said Tor Erik Hermansen, one half of the hitmaking duo. “It was about time.” He described the Roc Nation affiliates’ latest record. “‘Talk That Talk’ is a mid-tempo banger with hard drums, dirty synths, and Rihanna and Jay at their best. We are very happy with the song and Jay’s verse is crazy—same with Rihanna’s part.”

Jay-Z and Rihanna have worked together several times in the past, most notably on their chart-topping singles “Umbrella” and “Run This Town.”

The hip-hop superstar is the only guest on the album, due November 21. “One feature on the album! And we got the best!!!!!” Rihanna previously tweeted.

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Drake is getting a hand from his superstar friends on his sophomore album Take Care (out November 15). Despite initially wanting to keep features to a minimum, the Canadian superstar couldn’t turn down guest spots from Rihanna, André 3000, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, The Weeknd, and Lil Wayne, who fill out the 19 tracks.

After Drizzy’s contribution to her No. 1 single “What’s My Name?” Rihanna returns the favor by adding her vocals to the title track.

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Katy Perry said she was hopeful that the duet would come off in the future, but only if the song was right.

“I hope so, one of these days,” she told Capital FM‘s Showbiz reporter Kevin Hughes when asked about her plans to work with Rihanna. “But the thing is we’re not just going to cash in on that idea unless it’s bulletproof, because you really only get one shot at that.” Katy added: “We’re friends above and beyond all the other stuff, so if we’re going to work together it has to be dynamite.”

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Billboard is reporting that Rihanna’s collaboration with Coldplay – “Princess of China” – will be released as the group’s next single! Great choice! The song will be officially released on October 25th and will be promoting their new album “Mylo Xyloto”. So far the album’s first two singles, “Paradise” and “Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall,”have sold a combined 1.14 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Scroll down to listen to the song and make sure to watch Rihanna’s brand new video for “We Found Love”.

Listen to Coldplay’s “Princess Of China” featuring Rihanna below:

Coldplay’s new album “Mylo Xyoto” will be out on October 24.

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Barbados native singer Shontelle covered Rihanna’s “Man Down” yesterday at her birthday bash in New York City.

In case you didn’t know Shontelle is co-writer of the jamaican inspired hit.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHONTELLE!

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• According to Fragrantica.com, Rihanna’s second fragrance is called “Rebelle” and will be launched in 2012.

“Rebelle by Rihanna is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. Top notes are ploom, strawberry and ginger; middle notes are heliotrope, cacao and orchid; base notes are musk, patchouli, amber and coffee.”

• Austingirlmusicguide.com listened to Coldplay’s “Princess of China” feat. Rihanna and said:

“Among the remaining tracks, the one I was looking forward to most was the highly anticipated Rihanna-guesting “Princess of China.” Despite all the fretting/assumptions about it, I feel it is truly a standout track, the centerpiece of the album. This is probably the only other place on Mylo Xyloto where any sort of hip-hop influences emerge, but it’s done in an even more subtle way than “Paradise.” Rihanna sounds totally different here, unlike anything she’s done, and the combination of her voice with Martin’s is surprising in the best way possible. I think the feeling was mutual around the room; people applauded “Princess of China” more than any other track and none of these dedicated fans seemed put off by Rihanna’s presence – in fact, it was the opposite. This is still a Coldplay song, and Rihanna’s contribution is one that adds not only to the track, but to Mylo Xyloto as a whole. I can’t wait to hear it again.”

• Rihanna was photographed leaving the set of “We Found Love” today, click here to view a couple pictures. DJ Calvin Harris was on the set of the music video as well.

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