Rihanna enjoys retail therapy in sex shop

Rihanna enjoys a spot of retail therapy... in a sex shop in Paris

Sex sells: Rihanna picks up a sex toy in French adult store Toys Me, she waltzed into the shop with her entourage after meeting fans

She's carved out a raunchy image for herself over the last few years, with an almost endless array of revealing outfits both on and off stage.

So it's hardly a shock to see Rihanna visiting a sex shop in Paris - what is surprising though, is that she made her visit so blatantly.

Whereas most celebrities would try to make their visit as discreet as possible, under the cover of darkness or sneaking in with the aid of a disguise, Rihanna was happy to waltz into the store in broad daylight in front of her fans and waiting photographers.


Rude girl: The singer was seen shopping around for vibrators before choosing one and taking it to the till in full of fans and waiting media

The 22-year-old spent time with the crowd outside the Toys Me store in the French capital, happily posing for pictures with them and chatting.

She then casually walked with her entourage, shopping around and sifting through variety of vibrators.

Eventually settling on one, which she took the till and purchased for herself.


Naughty: The world's media waited outside for Rihanna as she browsed the merchandise

And, while she shopped away inside, a crowd had gathered outside, waiting for her to emerge.

Prior to the sex shop visit, Rihanna had visited the Louis Vuitton boutique and dined at Italian restaurant Findi.

Could it be that the Rude Boy singer is missing her new beau Matt Kemp, the baseball she has been dating since January?

She recently admitted that she is trying to persuade him to be by her side when she hits the UK for her Last Girl On Earth Tour this week.

Rihanna daring outfit at pre-Super Bowl concert

She's become famous for her eccentric stage fashion, and last night Rihanna didn't disappoint as she took to the stage in in Miami, Florida.

The pop star paraded around on stage at the Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam in a peculiar one-shoulder, one-leg catsuit that featured white trimming.

Her black strapless bra was on show, and she completed the look with fishnet tights, black leather gloves and huge blonde quiff.

The ensemble was created by styling duo Mariel Haenn and Rob Zangardi, who regularly work with Rihanna on her costumes and red carpet attire.

She stormed the stage with a medley of her hits, including Wait Your Turn, Disturbia and Russian Roulette.

Another eccentric number: Rihanna performed at the Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam in Miami in a cut-away catsuit

The Barbadian star is one of a host of celebs who singed up for the concerts, including Timberland, who joined her onstage during the set.

A second gig will be held on today, featuring the likes of Nelly Furtado, Paulina Rubio and Pitbull.

The two day event comes ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl XLIV, where the Indianapolis Colts will take on the New Orleans Saints.

The event will be hosted by Entourage star Kevin Dillon and former Access Hollywood host Nancy O'Dell.

Crowd pleaser: The singer performed a string of hits, including Wait Your Turn, Disturbia and Russian Roulette

Hair raising: Rihanna teamed her unusual outfit with a huge blonde quiff

The performance is the latest in a long line of promotional appearances for her album, Rated R.

Rihanna, who turns 22 later this month, has been working overtime in an effort to build up sales, which have so far been steady.

She has sold just over 571,000 copies since its release in November.

She has done considerably better than her ex boyfriend Chris Brown, who has sold around 258,000 copies of his latest release Graffiti.

Queen of pop: Rihanna reigned supreme from her favourite white throne

It has been 12 months since they were involved in a violent argument while driving home from a pre-Grammy party which left her badly battered.

RollingStone.com deputy editor Caryn Ganz told CNN: 'In the immediate aftermath of the incident, there was all of this 'dead' talk - nobody will work with him, he'll never be able to sell another record - and that's turned out to not be true.

But she noted:'Rihanna is clearly doing better than he is, both in sales figures and public reception.'

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Sexy Rihanna at the NRJ Music Awards

Hot on the heels of her showstopping performance at the celebrity 'Hope for Haiti' telethon, RIhanna yesterday dazzled the crowds on the red carpet at France's top music awards in Cannes.

The singer wore a two-tiered floor-length dress with a layer of large crocheted white flowers that rested on a shimmering silver-grey underlay to the NRJ music awards, where she picked up the gong for best international female.

Show-stopper: Rihanna strikes a red-carpet pose in her unusual two-tiered dress at the NRJ music awards in Cannes, France

The unusual high-collared dress had a low back that flaunted the tattoo that trails down the nape of her neck to her right shoulder-blade.

And despite slipping on a platform at the back of the stage after her performance of 'Russian Roulette' she picked herself up and walked off unharmed.

The raunchy and the demure: Rihanna's high-collared dress had a revealing low back

The evening was not without controversy however, after the Black Eyed Peas were mistakenly named Best International Group.

There was a collective boo when it was later revealed that an error had been made and German band Tokio Hotel were the real winners.

Silver service: Rihanna requires help up the steps in her delicateglittery number with plunging back line

Rihanna sexy bikini on board luxury yacht

Dressed in a sexy black bikini, Rihanna leans in for a tender hug from the new man in her life.

The Barbadian singer was spotted aboard a luxurious yacht with the baseball star Matt Kemp who has restored her faith in men after violent ex Chris Brown.

After an evening out on the tiles, the pair recovered in true millionaire style by taking a luxury yacht out on a cruise around the Sea of Cortez in Mexico.

Intimate: Rihanna and her new man, baseball player Matt Kemp, share a hug aboard a luxury yacht yesterday in Mexico

Loved up: The pair are taking some time out from work commitments for a New Year's break together

Kemp, 25, who plays for the LA Dodgers, showed off his muscular - and heavily tattooed physique - as he strutted around in a pair of black shorts.

And he couldn't fail to have been impressed that she continued her far-out style of dressing with her bikini.

Well, it's not so much a bikini as a halterneck one-piece with a lot of bits cut out. And with her curly hair and a pair of Ena Sharples-style white sunglasses, she makes for quite an extraordinary vision.

Certainly Kemp looked delighted to be spending time with his Umbrella singer squeeze who was attacked by her then boyfriend Brown 10 months ago in a car after an awards ceremony.

Refreshments: Rihanna slipped into a sexy black bikini while Matt showed off his muscular, tattooed physique in a pair of black shorts

Gone fishing: Rihanna and Matt have a go to see what they can reel in

Rihanna and Kemp were seen chatting with friends as they lounged around and soaked up the sun during the jaunt on the ocean.

After relaxing to the max, they took to the waters on jetskis for a spot of watersports. They also tried their hand at fishing, with Rihanna donning a T-shirt which read, 'Shut Up & Fish.'

The first rumours about the pair were sparked after Kemp joined her in Dubai, where she was performing on New Year's eve.

A source told website Hollywoodlife: 'Rihanna and Matt are starting to get serious - he even followed her to Dubai for New Year's.

'Rihanna likes him because he’s such a gentleman… and super sexy!'

Topping up the tan: They sunbathed on deck as they sailed around the Sea of Cortez, which separates the Baja California Peninsula from the Mexican mainland

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You float my boat: Rumours about the pair were sparked after Kemp joined her in Dubai, where the she was performing on New Year's eve


Nice catch: The chartered yacht the star set sail on

The previous night, the couple headed out to the nightclub Squid Roe in Mexico's Los Cabos.

Yesterday they took their chartered yacht around the Sea of Cotez, which separates the Baja California Peninsula from the Mexican mainland.

As they started their New Year break earlier in the week, they were spotted cavorting in a hot tub, kissing and embracing as they relaxed together.

Although Rihanna originally hails from Barbados she lives in Los Angeles, as does her new love.

Time for some action: After relaxing to the max Rihanna, Matt and their party of friends dabbled in a spot of watersports

Catch me if you can: The singer and a friend speed off on a jetski

All aboard: She headed onto the yacht in a minidress and black sandals

In a recent interview he talked about his ideal partner.

'That's the most part, independent,' he said. 'Somebody who can go off and do their own thing and not have to worry about me all the time.'

This time last year Rihanna was in a relationship with fellow popstar Brown, which ended in a bitter bust-up in February.

Rihanna was pictured bruised and battered and Brown was subsequently sentenced to five years of probation and a year of domestic violence counselling after admitting assault.

Time to party: The previous night Rihanna and Matt enjoyed an evening at the Squid Roe nightclub in Mexico's Los Cabos

Bed time: They left together, with Rihanna wearing a sexy black and white dress

Rihanna Kissing in hot tub with Matt Kemp

Her last relationship ended in tears - and five-years of probation for her ex Chris Brown.

But ten months on it seems Rihanna has found happiness once again, after falling for baseball hunk Matt Kemp.

The singer is currently enjoying a new year break with the 25-year-old LA Dodgers star in Mexico.

In the hot-tub: Rihanna and her man lark around

Getting up close: The pair share a kiss

The new couple have been spotted cavorting in a hot tub, kissing and embracing as they relax together.

And with Kemp's hands placed possessively on Rihanna's behind, it seems they are getting along well.

The first rumours about the pair were sparked after Kemp joined her in Dubai, where the Umbrella singer was performing on New Year's eve.

Rated R: Rihanna plants a kiss on her new boyfriend, baseball player Matt Kemp during a holiday in Mexico

A source told website Hollywoodlife: 'Rihanna and Matt are starting to get serious – he even followed her to Dubai for New Year's. Rihanna likes him because he’s such a gentleman… and super sexy!'

Although Rihanna originally hails from Barbados she lives in Los Angeles, as does her new love.

In a recent interview he talked about his ideal partner.

In you come: Rihanna joins her new man in the hot-tub

That's the most part, independent,' he said. 'Somebody who can go off and do their own thing and not have to worry about me all the time.'

This time last year Rihanna was in a relationship with fellow popstar Brown, which ended in a bitter bust-up in February.

Rihanna was pictured bruised and battered and Brown was subsequently sentenced to five years of probation and a year of domestic violence counselling after admitting assault.

Getting to know you: The couple share a quiet moment

Rihanna's naughty topless GQ covershoot

Rihanna's raunchy makeover continues, as the pop singer graced a magazine cover in little more than a pair of leather hotpants.

Despite her arms being strategically placed, the daring shot of a topless Rihanna doesn't leave much to the imagination.

Rihanna is seen featured on the forthcoming issue of the US edition of GQ magazine as she continues her high-profile publicity campaign for new album Rated R.

And it's clear she is keen to push the boundaries both visually and musically .

X-rated: Rihanna gets raunchy on the cover of GQ magazine with a topless shot

The singer has worked hard to relaunch her career following the abuse incident she suffered at the hands of ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

And it appears she hasn't taken inspiration from the pop world's emerging superstar Lady GaGa.

'She has a very bold, fearless image,' Rihanna told MTV News on the set of her Hard music video.

'I have to say, I have so much respect for original artists and artists who aren't afraid to do what they want to do,' Rihanna said.

'That's what I respect most, so she's awesome.'

Tough chick: The singer is filming a new video for song Hard and chose an unusual spiky dress

Armed and deadly: Rihanna shows off her weapons of choice

And in tribute to her new heroine, Rihanna wore a GaGa-esque dress with huge spongy spikes for the promo shoot and carried a rifle.

Meanwhile Rihanna's shamed ex, Brown, has silenced himself by quitting Twitter following a foul-mouthed tirade against shops not stocking his latest album.

Brown - who was convicted of beating then-girlfriend Rihanna earlier this year - deleted his Twitter account after accusing record stores of 'blackballing' his latest album Graffiti.

"I WANNA THANK MY FANS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT," Brown said.

"I LOVE YALL. GOODBYE!!!!!!!!!!!!" Over the weekend, Brown went on a tirade after he visited a Wal-Mart in Connecticut and didn't see his album on shelves.

'They didn't even have my album in the back ... not on shelves, saw for myself,' he tweeted.

Brown said he then spoke to the manager who had no answers.

He wrote: 'The manager told me that when there are new releases its mandatory to put em on the shelves. BUT NO SIGN OF £GRAFFITI. BS.'

Brown reportedly began using Twitter as a way to connect to his fans after he pleaded guilty and was sentenced for beating Rihanna.

Rihanna Singer flashes her dimpled thighs

It had been a triumphant night for Rihanna, who managed to dazzle London fans with a secret preview of her new album at the Brixton Academy. But it ended in less spectacular fashion.

The pop star was seen struggling into a limo while leaving an after-party held at Mahiki nightclub in the early hours of this morning.

Her mini-dress proved that bit too short, her fashionable shoe-boots that bit too high, resulting in an altogether calamitous scene.

The 21-year-old gave a glimpse of her dimpled upper thighs - confirming that even the most glamorous of stars have a bad angle - and then seconds later flashed her nude underwear.

Not so perfect getaway: Rihanna leaving London's Mahiki at 3am this morning

Thighs the limit: She flashed her dimply legs as she made her way into the car, proving even glamorous stars have a bad angle

At one point she even ended up horizontal in the back seat of the car before eventually regaining her cool composure.

Rihanna had been partying at the celebrity haunt with her music mentor Jay-Z, who had earlier made a guest appearance with her on stage, and his wife Beyonce, who had come straight from a performance of her own at the O2 Arena.

It was the second night out in a row for the power couple, who were spotted at Whiskey Mist just 24 hours earlier.

Oh no! The 21-year-old had a little difficultly negotiating her super short dress

Down for the count: At one point she ended up horizontal in the back of the car after toppling over

I'm cool: She did her best to regain her composure after the calamitous scene

The 21-year-old Barbadian is on a promotional visit to the capital ahead of the highly anticipated release of her new album, Rated R.

While she's been away from the stage for most of this year recovering from the fall-out of her assault by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, she proved last night that when it comes to her confidence in front of a crowd, she's never been in better form.

In a VIP show streamed live online by Nokia, the star delivered a thumping medley of her latest offerings and familiar favourites, including Don't Stop The Music, Disturbia and Umbrella.