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[CA & US only version]. |
Description |
1 online resource (297 pages) |
Note |
Print version record. |
Contents |
Cover; Copyright; Dedication; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; 1988: A STAR IS BORN; FIRST PERFORMANCE; ONE CHANCE TO IMPRESS; 2006: A GIRL LIKE ME; GOOD GIRL GONE BAD; 2008: RIHANNA, THE AMBASSADOR; CURTAIN'S FINALLY CLOSING; COUNTING THE COST; 2009: THE ASSAULT; DATING AGAIN; DANGEROUS LOVE AFFAIR; SIMPLE THINGS; THE WAIT IS OVA; WOMAN OF THE YEAR; JUST THE WAY; TATTOOS; CHRISTMAS AT HOME; 2010: INTRODUCING MATT; HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RIHANNA!; FASHION; MEETING THE PARENTS; HEAR MY CRY; GOING RED; HELPING SHANNON; TOURING IN THE US -- WITH KEHA; TWITTER; KATY PERRY; YOU'RE SO AMAZING!; SAYING GOODBYE. |
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Controversy2011 new year, new awards; nicki and kanye; rihanna fights back against the bullies; s & m; forgiveness; new roles; the last time; american x factor; you were sleeping next to me; britney spears; home. |
Summary |
From shaky beginnings and publicly turbulent times with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, through to worldwide success as the new queen of R & B, the first biography of the singer who is, to her fans, The Only Girl in the World Multi-award-winning artist and indisputable queen of R & B Rihanna is one of the most recognizable and successful singers in the world, and this is her story. With hits such as "Umbrella," "Take a Bow," and "Don't Stop the Music," the beautiful Barbadian has gone from a talented young singer from a broken home to a bestselling and Grammy Award-winning superstar. Robyn Rihanna Fenty. |
Local Note |
EBSCOhost Biography Reference Center |
Subject |
Rihanna, 1988-
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Rihanna, 1988- (OCoLC)fst01916518
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Singers -- Biography.
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MUSIC -- Printed Music -- General.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Composers & Musicians.
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MUSIC -- Instruction & Study -- Voice.
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MUSIC -- Lyrics.
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MUSIC -- Printed Music -- Vocal.
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Composers & Musicians.
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Popular.
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Singers. (OCoLC)fst01119301
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Genre/Form |
Biographies. (OCoLC)fst01919896
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Other Form: |
Print version: Oliver, Sarah. Rihanna : The Only Girl In The World. London : John Blake, ©2012 9781843584230 |
ISBN |
9781843588535 (electronic book) |
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1843588536 (electronic book) |
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9781843588511 (electronic book) |
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184358851X (electronic book) |
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1306104270 (electronic book) |
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9781306104272 (electronic book) |
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