Rihanna

Top Show Announcements: Rihanna, Fitz & the Tantrums, Robert Plant and More

Pop stars try not to make a habit of canceling shows on their highly-anticipated tours, but it certainly happens. When it happens to me (the ticketholder), I blast it on social media, stow my ticket away in a trinket box and sulk for about a week. Then it's back to life as usual, until one magic mor ... More >>

Rihanna Postpones Dallas Show (Update: Rescheduled Date Announced)

Update, 4/30: The Dallas show has been scheduled for Monday, November 11, still at American Airlines Center. Tickets are available now through ticketmaster. Tickets from the postponed show will be honored. Original post follows... Rihanna has postponed tonight's Dallas show because of illness -- ... More >>

The Rihanna Plane has a Commemorative Fragrance, and it is Insanely Expensive. Here's 25 Things it Does Not Smell Like, But Should.

We all remember the Rihanna Plane, right? Where 150 journalists and contest "winners" spent a week being cattle-herded around the planet in the vague, but not immediate, proximity of Rihanna? How anarchy broke out around day four, with no access to any stories of any kind, extended stretches quarant ... More >>

Rihanna Postpones Dallas Show

Rihanna has postponed tonight's Dallas show because of illness -- she did the same for last night's Houston show. Live Nation is instructing fans to keep their tickets for an as-yet-unscheduled replacement date. Those seeking refunds should go to the point of purchase. The full announcement from the ... More >>

The Eleven Must-See Concerts in DFW This Week: April 11-17

We've got some good ones for ya this week--a nice, healthy blend of genres and artists, ranging from gigantic pop stars to local unknowns; Young DJs to old classic rock legends. This week in April, Dallas is yours for the taking. See also: -The 100 Best Texas Songs: The Complete List -The Ten Most ... More >>

David Bowie Tops the Dallas Independent Record Store Charts

This is not your everyday Billboard chart. Each week, we'll tell you which bands are selling in the fine record shops in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, where we consumers of music have impeccable taste. Consensus arose at Good Records and CD Source as David Bowie takes the lead in top selling alb ... More >>

The Grammys are Good for Something, at Least: Dallas Record Stores Get a Sales Bump

This is not your everyday Billboard chart. Each week, we'll tell you which bands are selling in the fine record shops in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, where we consumers of music have impeccable taste. CD Source owner Lance Price says the Grammys still seem to be effecting who is rising to the t ... More >>

The xx Counts Rihanna and Gossip Girl Among their Fans, Much to Their Surprise

No one sounds as taken aback by the success of the xx than the band's guitarist, Romy Madley-Croft. Even though she helped co-found the band in 2005, Madley-Croft remains skeptical of her own playing, but somewhat reluctantly admits that her band is evolving for the better. Speaking from a tour sto ... More >>

Yo La Tengo, A$AP Rocky and Deftones: This Week's DFW Bestsellers

This is not your everyday Bilboard chart. Each week, we'll tell you what bands are selling in the fine record shops in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, where we consumers of music have impeccable taste. This week's sales at CD Source reflect some of Dallas' upcoming shows: P!nk's Truth About Love T ... More >>

Five Rap Albums That Changed the Game in 2012

Eleven of This Week's Top Show Announcements: Rihanna, GZA and More

Check out our shiny new concert calendar for more upcoming shows Rihanna Tuesday, April 16, at American Airlines Center, $39.50-$125Don't know what you'll be doing on April 16 yet? Get with it. Tickets are only $125, dude. Just grab a hammer and break the glass on your emergency Rihanna Concert F ... More >>

In Defense Of ... Rihanna's "Where Have You Been"

Early last Thursday, Drake, Chris Brown, and their crews started a nightclub riot in the New York club WIP (Work In Progress). This stage had a wide cast of characters: Mary J. Blige, Meek Mill and Ne-Yo. San Antonio Spur Tony Parker was there too, and was among the injured bystanders that morning. ... More >>

Now That They've Party Rocked The World, What Should LMFAO Do Next?

Maybe my imagination's become limited and cynical in the third decade of existence, but I feel as though this Party Rock thing is on its last legs. It's enjoyed a phenomenal run, mostly in the perennially club-stamped hands of Redfoo and SkyBlu, the two Gordy descendants who compose LMFAO. They're e ... More >>

In Defense Of... Rita Ora's "How We Do (Party)"

At first glance, British pop star Rita Ora is a dead ringer for her Roc Nation label mate Rihanna. They may even have the same stylist as Beyoncé. I guess Hova and I have similar tastes, because I like these women all the same. Rita Ora's recent single "How We Do (Party)" sounds like this year's a ... More >>

The Evolution of "Emo" Hair Throughout History

If emo kids didn't have it tough enough, this past week a report surfaced from Andrew Hogan, education director of the Optometrists Association of Tasmania, saying, "If a young emo chap has a fringe covering one eye all the time, that eye won't see a lot of detail. And if it happens from a young age ... More >>

Preview: The Dream at Southside Music Hall

Friday, March 30, at Southside Music Hall

How I Learned To Stop Worrying About the Vibrator in My Mailbox and Love Myself

Nancy Drew and the Mysterious Case of the Vibrating Mailbox​When a vibrator mysteriously ended up in my mailbox recently, I got scared. I checked my apartment for video cameras and recording devices. I asked friends if they were pulling a prank on me. Had I "accidentally" ordered one in the ea ... More >>

In Defense Of... Rihanna's "You Da One"

Those of us who aren't distracted by novelties like "significant others" on Valentine's Day like to think up odd rituals to pass a lonesome day decorated with buttocks-shaped stationary, candles and boxes of chocolate. My odd Valentine's Day tradition is having a nice, home-cooked, candle-lit dinn ... More >>

Guilty Pleasures of 2011: Rihanna's "We Found Love"

Often, usually after a long night out, in the wee hours of the morning, I find myself fixated on my computer, repeatedly blaring whatever music video strikes my fancy at the time. While there are certain videos I frequently resort to -- I'm a sucker for anything by Thieves Like Us, just about everyt ... More >>

Worst Musical Trends of 2011

C'mon, guys​It's been quite a year enduring the Top 40 in "The Problem With....". Looking back at the year and my reviews, I've noticed three things about music that I loathe and think need to change. Too many collaborations (feat. Rihanna, Lil' Wayne, Pitbull, Jay-Z...) The less we talk abou ... More >>

In Defense of... Rihanna's "We Found Love" featuring Calvin Harris

Rachel ParkerRihanna at the AAC​ Some exciting news out of Rihanna camp last week: Her new album is scheduled to release on Monday, November 21. The announcement came in conjunction with the release of her latest single with electronic music producer Calvin Harris."We Found Love" is Harris' lat ... More >>

Q&A: DJ Royal Highnuss Talks Silent Disco's Quiet Phenomenon

You can't hear it, but these guys are playing some pretty cool music.​This year's Electric Daisy Carnival, which packed over 20,000 people into Fair Park, proved that electronic dance music hasn't waned in popularity over the years. Dallas is rife with performers who are breaking new ground in t ... More >>

Dallas Fire-Rescue Determines Cause of Fire at Rihanna's American Airlines Center Show

Rachel ParkerRihanna at Friday's AAC performance.​Still no word from the folks either at the American Airlines Center or concert promotion conglomerate Live Nation about what, if any, accommodations will be made for the Rihanna fans upset that their Friday night concert experience was cut shot aft ... More >>

Last Night: Rihanna, J.Cole, a Fire at American Airlines Center

Rihanna, J. Cole, a goddamn fire American Airlines July 8 2011 Better than: The Voice. Wait, does The Voice have fire? Rachel ParkerRihanna at the AAC last night. For more photos, check out the slideshow.​Four spotlight displays and a rounded widescreen highlighted the swanky American Airlin ... More >>

Rihanna, J. Cole

Friday, July 8, at the American Airlines Center

Listomania: Ten Top Rihanna Fashion Styles, All Paired With Fitting Remixes and Covers.

With the international pop star and fashionista known as Rihanna currently being found glitzing up the cover of the April issue of Vogue, and stopping through Dallas for a gig at the American Airlines Center on July 8, we here at DC9 figured it high time to give the performer's career a much-needed ... More >>

The Problem With... Rihanna's "S&M"

It's good to see that the love of my life, Rihanna, is still on the charts. At the tail end of last year, she showed up in a tame duet with Drake in "What's My Name" then ended the year appearing in the impressive Kanye track "All Of the Lights." But Ri just had to go whip me up again with a traumat ... More >>

Show Announcements: Rihanna, Cee Lo Green, Dierks Bentley, Loretta Lynn, George Thorogood, Liz Phair, The Twilight Singers, Snoop Dogg, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Pinback, Wild Party, Stryper, Crosby and Nash, The Moody Blues & More!

Cee Lo Green, practicing his best Chris Brown pose for his upcoming tour with Rihanna.​A few days ago, we received a press release stating that pop star Rihanna will be performing at the American Airlines Center on Friday, July 8. We thought "Cool!" and went on about our business. But this morning ... More >>

The Problem With... Rihanna's "Only Girl (In The World)"

Dammit! Rihanna has finally gone and broken my heart!

Today In Music News: Gorillaz Come To Dallas, Rihanna Will Sink Your Battleship And 'Clef May Run For Office

Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, July 28, 2010...Gorillaz have announced their North American tour date, and guess what? They have a Dallas date.Rihanna is going to star in the movie Battleship... based on the board game.So, Wyclef Jean may run for president of Haiti?

The Problem With... "Can't Be Tamed" by Miley Cyrus

I usually don't go after underage artists (har dee har, guys) in this column. Most of the kids you see on the charts are likely being paraded around by their parents and music industry captains with little artistic integrity on their part. So, it's not usually their fault they're making bad music. A ... More >>

Today In Music News: Rihanna Could Have The Power Of The Glow, Lil' Wayne Goes On A Marathon And Nas Is A Deadbeat Dad

Your daily dose of national music news for Monday, February 22, 2010...Rihanna is being considered for Vanity's role in the remake of The Last Dragon?  Really... The Last Dragon?! I have the power now Bruce Lee Roy!Ouch... Lil' Wayne had eight root canal surgeries in one session.  I'd sa ... More >>

Today In Music News: Riahanna Gets Her Tattoo On, Joe Perry Goes Solo and Jack White Gets Sci-Fi

Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, April 29, 2009... Looks like Rihanna is looking for a second career as a tattoo artist. You know, in case the whole international pop star thing doesn't work out. Aerosmith's Joe Perry is letting his fans decide the title of his new album via T ... More >>

Today In Music News: Perez Gets His, Kid Rock Teams With Rubin and Chris Brown Is Guilty

Your daily dose of national music news for Tuesday, June 23, 2009... Perez Hilton allegedly got punched by the Black Eyed Peas' manager for calling Will.I.Am a "faggot."  It's funny how it's OK for him to call a straight man that. A little bit of a double standard, ya think? Kid Rock is ... More >>

Today in Music News: Dr. Dre Loves The 23 Flavors, Rihanna Will Testify, and Dave Gahan Has Tumor Removed

Your daily dose of national music news for Friday, May 29, 2009... The latest installment of Dr Pepper's "Trust Me I'm A Doctor" campaign may be the only time we will get to hear anything off of Dr. Dre's long in-the-works Detox... for now.  It's always nice to see how art and commerce come to ... More >>

Today in Music News: Brian Williams Is The Hippest Anchor In National News, Rihanna Maybe Poses and Guitar Hero Could Be A Movie

Your daily dose of national music news for Tuesday, May 12, 2009... NBC Nightly News host Brian Williams can now add indie music video blogger to his resume. Seems some, uh, very private images of Rihanna have leaked onto the Internet. They're just "alleged" to be Rihanna at this point, bu ... More >>

The Top 10 Bodyguards in Case of Zombie Apocalypse

Would the Bird Man make a good Wing Man?So you're having a beer at your favorite watering hole. Next thing you know, zombies. Through the door. Crashing in the windows. Falling from the ceiling. Purgatory-confined, blood-thirsty zombies. Everywhere. This hasn't happened to me in a while, but ... More >>

Today In Music News: Mail-In Music Is Dying, Coolio's In Trouble, Lil' Kim Sees Dead People, and Chris Brown and Rihanna Might Be Dueting

 Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, March 11, 2009... Looks like you won't be able to use a fake name to get 12 CD's for the price of one anymore: The mail-in BMG Music Service is done. Washed up rapper-turned-reality star, Coolio, was charged with possession of crac ... More >>

Today In Music News: The Cure Still Rock, Axl Still Blames Others, Dita Von Teese To Release Album, and Chris Brown and Rihanna Are Still Together

Your daily dose of national music news for Monday, March 2, 2009... Proof that dudes who wear eyeliner and don't go out during the day can be, like, totally awesome: The Cure are NME's newest recipients of the "Godlike Genius" Award.  Surprise! W. Axl Rose hates Slash and blames everyone else ... More >>

Today In Music News: Chris Brown Gets Backers, Rachel Ray Gets Bands, and Hammer and Ice Are Back WIth A Brand New Invention

Your daily dose of music news for Friday, February 27, 2009...People are starting to stand up in defense of Chris Brown's actions--like Kanye West and Bow Wow. Meanwhile, everyone else in the world is still backing Rihanna.In Orem, Utah, tonight, Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer will share a stage for the ... More >>

Today In Music News: Duffy Goes Diet, Discs Get Leaked, Chris Brown Could Get In More Trouble

Your daily dose of national music news for Monday, February 23, 2009... Duffy has been named the new face of Diet Coke. If only Amy Winehouse could've kept her shit together... It must suck to have an eagerly awaited album coming out: Both U2's new album, No Line On The Horiz ... More >>

Today In Music News: J.D. Fortune is homeless, Kid Rock creates jobs and TMZ shows Rihanna

Your daily dose of national music news for Friday, February 20, 2009... Remember that guy J.D. Fortune who won Rockstar: INXS? Me neither. But, he's now homeless, living in his pick-up and a recovering cocaine addict.  Good on Kid Rock for combining his two favorite things: beer and ... More >>

Today In Music News: Paris Hilton's Got Balls, Chris Brown's Got Problems and Q-Tip's Got A Mixtape

Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, February 11, 2009... That no talent ass-clown known as Paris Hilton apparently approached Sir Paul McCartney backstage at the Grammy's asking if he would consider doing a duet with her. I believe he answered by doubling over in laughte ... More >>

Lil Wil and Play (of Play-N-Skillz) Share Their Favorites of 2008

Hitsville: The Year in Music, by the Numbers

You don't need a half-wit music critic to tell you it's been a remarkable year for America, one historians will be discussing and researching for centuries to come. War, financial collapse, politics, technology: All have been dinner-table topics for many Americans. Racial barriers in 2008 were de ... More >>

Another Awards Show, Another Award For Erykah Badu's "Honey" Video...

Last Night: M.I.A. And Holy Fuck At The Palladium Ballroom

Harder, Better, Faster and Stronger Than The Other Tours?

Making a List, Checking It Twice

She Knows How to Use Them

Show off your stems at the AAC