Rihanna called into Elvis Duran and the Morning Show Friday morning to talk about what she’s up to, her new single and to announce a contest. Check out the interview below:

In celebration of her forthcoming album, Rihanna is offering fans the chance to win a trip to hang out with her at one of her shows at London’s O2 Arena in December. To enter, text iHeartRadio to 36500, or register HERE.

Via MTV: Rihanna’s already Gone Bad, been Rated R and gotten Loud (all within the span of about four years, mind you), which sort of raises the question: What’s left?

Well, if her new album, Talk That Talk — in stores November 21 — is any indication, she’s not really sure of the answer. But here’s the brilliant thing about the disc: Rather than go searching for a new public persona, this time around, she’s simply content to sharpen her focus.

And in doing that, she’s created an album that is badder, raunchier and louder than anything she’s ever done before; an endlessly compelling, hit-soaked, high-powered thing that’s not only the best effort of her career, but arguably the best pop album of 2011. Talk That Talk outmuscles Born This Way, outguns Femme Fatale and, while it might never outsell 21 (because, really, what album can at this point?), it certainly outworks it.

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Listen to “You Da One” on Rihanna’s Facebook NOW!!

So what do you think?!

Via 4Music: “Talk That Talk” is Rihanna’s sixth studio album and, according to her manager, Jay Brown, her desire to keep recording is driven by her love of music and her wish to satisfy demand from her fans.

Introducing the album at SARM Studios in London’s Notting Hill, Jay Brown said she was right to keep on releasing albums as “kids are always looking for new music.”

He also revealed plans for her to shoot the video for her next single “You Da One” in London and confirmed that they’re talking to Melina Matsoukas, who was at the helm on the “We Found Love” shoot, about possible concepts.

When asked about her plans for 2012, Brown said Rihanna would be promoting her movie debut Battleship, which is due for release in the UK on 18 April, and would begin work on a second big screen project towards the end of the year.

Via BBC:

“I think you become disposable when you put out an album every three years. It’s not like we force her. She goes into the studio because she likes it. Nobody, when they’re buying an album, wants to skip over tracks. If there are too many songs, you dilute what you’re trying to do. When we were deciding the tracks to put on there, I wasn’t thinking about minutes and seconds. I just wanted to make sure it was all hits,” said Jay Brown.

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JustJared.com got an exclusive preview of all 14 songs off the deluxe version of TTT at the Island Def Jam offices on Wednesday (November 9) in New York City. The best way to describe the album would be is if Rated R and Loud had a baby – pure “dirty” pop.

SPOILER ALERT!!!!!

Rihanna worked on a lot of the album on the road, recording vocals in hotel and dressing rooms around the world. As you can tell from the first single, “We Found Love,” a bunch of the songs have a lot of dub step and dance hall flavor.

Super producer Dr. Luke worked on three of the songs (maybe some of his last since starting his own Kemosabe label). Hitmaker Ester Dean, who produced Ri’s mega-hit, “What’s My Name?,” has writing/producing credits on the majority of the tracks. Clearly, Ri is Ester’s muse and really gets Rihanna with the bulk of her attitude.

1. “You Da One” is a fun pop record that was written/produced by Ester Dean, Dr. Luke, Rihanna, and John Hill. It’s going to be the second single and has lots of typical Rihanna island flavor. The song was instantly one of my favorites on the first listen and will be a worldwide smash.

The chorus goes, “You da the one that I dream about all day/You da one that I think about always/ You da one that makes sure that I behave/ My love is your love, your love is my love/ You are the one so I make sure I behave/ My love is your love/ your love is mine.” Parts of the vocals were recorded at the Hotel Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, Room 538.

2. “Where Have You Been” is a fast pop tune that was penned/produced by Ester Dean, Dr. Luke, and Calvin Harris, who also worked on “We Found Love”. It has the classic, sweeping “build” that Calvin uses a lot. Very dance-y.

“Where have you been all my life” is the signature tag line you’ll hear throughout much like “We Found Love.” Rihanna recorded the song at the Grand Hotel in Oslo, Norway.

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“We Found Love” is still holding strong the #1 spot on Billboard and it was just announced that a second single from the upcoming album “Talk That Talk” will be released on iTunes on November 13th! The track is produced by Dr. Luke. Below you will find the single cover.

Rihanna has collaborated with Drake once again! This time for his brand new album under the same title as the song – “Take Care” (in stores from November 15th). Rihanna’s part is a cover of Gil Scott-Heron’s “I’ll Take Care of You”.

Listen to the song below and find the lyrics under the cut! What do you think about their latest collaboration?

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Here it is! Rihanna has just revealed what’s named “TTT Final Hours” – photos from creating the album’s tracklist! See it yourself!

Discuss the tracklist with other fans at the forum!

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

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

Thoughts??

“Talk That Talk”

That’s the name of Rihanna’s 6th album, coming on November 21st! Rihanna Navy managed to guess the title from the “R” scrap released on Rihanna Unlocked Facebook game! So how do you like the new title?

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After leaving Brazil on Saturday night, Rihanna was photographed today on the set of her new music video in County Down, Northern Ireland. She tweeted:

I’m shooting a video in 2 #beatDAT RT @Faiz_Fenty: @rihanna ROBYN! I cant sleep. Its 3:36am, I gotta be up in like. 4 hours :( sing me a song!

Direcor Melina Matsoukas can be seen in a few pictures. She has previously worked with Rihanna in “S&M”, “Rockstar 101″, “Rude Boy” and “Hard”.

Buy “We Found Love” on iTunes!

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Third mission got unlocked and Rihanna ask us now to trend #WeFoundLove! We’re almost there Navy! On Twitter the singer also revealed the new single cover! How do you like it?

UPDATE: #WeFoundLove is now trending in France and Italy
UPDATE: Good job RihannaNavy! #WeFoundLove is already trending worldwide! Now we need the song to get unlocked! Are you ready?!