New Candids in Atlanta

Head over to SaraRose.com to see some new candids of Rihanna and Chris in Atlanta. (Thanks DuDu!)

Chris Brwon performed at Chastain in Atlanta on Saturday night. Afterwards, he and his BFF Rihanna made the rounds of all hawt clubs, including the Velvet Room, Opera and Club Miami.

My photographer Freddy O caught up with the star crossed lovers at Club Miami. He said he told Rihanna that we here at Sandrarose.com love her and appreciate what she’s done to turn the music industry around. Fred said her only response was to smile. Where’s the gratitude?

Anyway, once inside the club, Fred was allowed to take all the pics he wanted of CB - but not Rihanna. Not to be outdone, Fred patiently waited for them to leave and then got the “money shots” of the couple strolling to their car.

2008 Essence Music Festival

Rihanna performs at the 2008 Essence Music Festival held at the Louisiana Superdome on July 4th in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NeYo Talks Rihanna/Beyonce

This is kinda fun:

Live Stream of Essence Festival

Essence Communications, Inc. and iClips Network, L.L.C. today announced a partnership to present live video streaming of the 2008 Essence Music Festival on essence.com and iclips.net.

The live video stream will be comprised of musical performances from the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans this Fourth of July Weekend, as well as interstitial programming including celebrity interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.

This first-time broadcast of the 14th Annual Essence Music Festival inaugurates a three-year deal with iClips to expand the Festival’s footprint online.

In addition, select performances will be available on-demand on essence.com and iclips.net at the conclusion of the Festival.

Viewers can register at Essence.com and iClips.net from July 4-6 to access the iClips player and launch the video streaming event.

“Essence Communications is pleased to partner with iClips to smartly extend the Essence Music Festival footprint to the Web,” said Michelle Ebanks, President, Essence Communications, Inc., “By creating a live streaming experience, the Essence Music Festival — already the nation’s largest annual celebration of Black music and culture - is poised to reach fans all over the world with fantastic performances and backstage highlights.”

“iClips has always been a huge fan of this event and the Essence brand. We are ecstatic about the opportunity in bringing the Essence Music Festival to a worldwide audience over the Internet. Furthermore, the stellar line-up, the great city of New Orleans, and the fantastic backdrop that the Superdome Venue creates could not be any more spectacular,” Nate Parienti, Co-Founder of iClips was quoted as saying.

The 14th annual Essence Music Festival will celebrate another momentous year in New Orleans this July 4, 5 and 6 with the biggest names in entertainment. Performing on the mainstage at the Louisiana Superdome: Kanye West; Mary J. Blige; Chris Brown; Rihanna; Chris Rock; Keyshia Cole; Jill Scott; Maze featuring Frankie Beverly; Morris Day & The Time; LL Cool J; J. Holiday; Musiq; plus, a star-studded celebration of living legend Patti LaBelle featuring original LaBelle members Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx; Angie Stone; Ledisi; Chrisette Michele; Ruby Amanfu; and more!

Broadcast Schedule
All scheduled times are CST.

Friday, July 4: 7pm CST

Saturday, July 5: 6pm CST

Sunday, July 6: 5pm CST

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Disturbia Set Photos

Head over to Just Jared to see photos from the set of Rihanna’s Disturbia music video.