The accusation came after the S&M singer was photographed wearing thigh-high snakeskin boots during a night out in London.While some fashion commentators questioned Rihanna's taste, PETA supporters were more concerned about how the footwear was made.The incident came after Lady Gaga was spotted wearing what appeared to be a fur coat, and the campaign group was scathing in its criticism of both singers.Rihanna and Lady Gaga seem so desperate to be freaks instead of recognised for their talents that you have to wonder if they realise that they are being laughed at,' a PETA spokesman told the Express.

He also ridiculed Rihanna's recent interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which she was reduced to tears while talking about ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.'Rihanna may not have a clue that snakes killed for boots are often nailed to a tree and skinned alive. Of course, they can't go on Oprah to cry about it,' the spokesman said.'Wearing reptile skin is creepy and callous, and it makes her look even more out of touch.'Lady Gaga has not confirmed whether her controversial coat was genuine or fake fur, and seemed to enjoy winding up those who had criticised her.'For those press and such who are writing about whether or not my fur is actually real, please don't forget to credit the designer HERMES. Thank You! LOVE, gaga,' the Born This Way star tweeted.

Rihanna has taken up belly dancing to keep in shape before her Loud tour begins.  Rihanna, is a Barbadian singer, model, and former beauty queen. She also serves as the cultural ambassador for Barbados. She is the first Barbadian artist to win a Grammy Award.

A friend as saying that She loves belly dancing and has been getting all her dancers to join in. They've even had a few private Arabian themed parties.

   

We shouldn't be surprised to see a little of this influence when Rihanna goes on tour later this year.

Rihanna is defending her latest music video, which opens with a man being shot in the head."Man Down," which premiered Tuesday on BET, is a song about a girl who shoots her abuser in public. The video also portrays sexual assault.the Parents Television Council called the clip "disturbing" and asked BET to stop airing it.But on Thursday's "106 & Park," BET's music video countdown show, Rihanna said the video is "art with a message." Rihanna said that she just wanted to hone in on a very serious matter that people are afraid to address, especially if they've been victimized in this scenarioBET says it will continue to play the video, explaining that the network "has a comprehensive set of standards and guidelines that are applied to all of our content" and that Rihanna's video "complied with these guidelines and was approved for air."

MTV and VH1 have not played the video. Representatives for both networks said they are currently reviewing the video.BET, MTV and VH1 are owned by Viacom.Rihanna, who was attacked by then boyfriend Chris Brown in February 2009, says she doesn't agree with violence.Brown attacked Rihanna on the eve of the Grammys. He pleaded guilty to a felony and was sentenced to five years' probation."I've been abused in the past and you don't see me running around killing people in my spare time," she said.But the 23 year old says rape happens too often and those victims need a voice."If I can be a voice for so many that aren't heard, then I win twice," she said.The "Man Down" clip was directed by Anthony Mandler, who has directed other Rihanna videos.The Grammy winner says she didn't intend to make a controversial music video. She was hoping to display her acting skills and create "something raw and artistic."