Rihanna Gets A Racy Tattoo To Honor Late Grandmother

If anyone can make a tribute to a late relative slightly sexy and thus slightly off-putting, it’s Rihanna. Fresh off her performance at the Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony with Jay-Z and Coldplay, RiRi tweeted a photo of her big new under-boob tattoo, which you can see above. The extravagant ink depicts the Egyptian Goddess Isis, and Rihanna got it to honor her grandmother Clara "Dolly" Braithewaite, who passed away in July. Check out the slightly NSFW photo of the tattoo after the jump.

The revealing image was accompanied by a loving tribute to her “GranGran.”

Goddess Isis- Complete Woman – Model for future generations- #GRANGRANDOLLY – always in and on my heart #1lo instagr.am/p/PXz4f2hM3N/

- Rihanna (@rihanna) September 9, 2012

Always “on” her heart…for you sticklers out there, we’d like to point out that the little tuft of hair makes it onto the heart region of the chest. Phew, imagine how foolish she would’ve looked! Rihanna is no stranger to body art, with several tattoos already comprising stars, quotes and a gun.

Was Rihanna’s tribute too racy? Let us know in the comments, or by hitting us up on Facebook and Twitter.

Icona Pop Get “Ready For The Weekend” With New Club Smash

Swedish electropop duo Icona Pop turned their Charli XCX-penned ode to reckless living, “I Love It,” into the song of the summer - and now, they’ve recorded a surefire anthem for the weekend, too. The club mix of “Ready For The Weekend,” which just premiered via Pitchfork, is six minutes of throbbing house beats and chopped ‘n’ screwed vocals: It’s darker and more muscular than the euphoric “I Love It,” but just as well-suited for the dancefloor. Hear the track after the jump.

“Grab somebody, go and live it up!” the girls chant over glitchy, dubby instrumentation. If anything could get hordes of partygoers ready for the weekend, it’s this.

“Ready For The Weekend” drops tomorrow on Beatport, with their upcoming EP The Iconic (featuring “I Love It” alongside some previously unreleased tracks) due out October 16.

Do Icona Pop make you feel “Ready For The Weekend”? Sound off on Facebook, Twitter or in the comments.

One Direction and Justin Bieber Hang in L.A.

After arriving stateside for the MTV VMAs, the boys of One Direction got to log some much needed hang time with friend, mentor and fellow VMA nominee Justin Bieber in L.A.

Reports say that the boys were excited to see one another, but according to The Bieb’s manager Scooter Braun, the hangout sesh (that’s short for ‘session’) may have been a little too much teenaged hottness for the world to handle.

so @justinbieber @niallofficial and @zaynmalik are all hanging out and @alfredoflores is the coolest. and now… teenage girls heads explode.

As a rule, we kind of think Scooter Braun is a major tool – but the guy may have a point here.

For his part, JB took to his Twitter account to give an official Hollywood welcome to 1D members Niall Horan and Zayn Malik,

We’re glad to see that these boys can put their VMA rivalry aside and hang out like regular guys. Regular guys who are like, waaay hotter than normal regular guys

So who will walk away with the MTV Moonman for “Best Pop Video”? Find out when the MTV Video Music Awards air tomorrow night at 8EST!

Rihanna Announces Diamonds Tour Dates

Liked what you saw from Rihanna at the MTV Video Music Awards last night (Sep. 6)? Well you can soon get an entire concert full of her calculating sexuality, dance-hall swagger and party girl rambunctiousness! RiRi just announced the dates for the North American leg of her Diamonds tour, and she’ll be everywhere, man. The trek starts in Buffalo on March 8 and makes its way through the US and Canada, with the final stop in Brooklyn on May 4. Tickets go on sale September 14, so get out those calendars.

Will you be clearing up calendar space to see Rihanna next spring? Let us know in the comments, or by hitting us up on Facebook and Twitter!

Taylor Swift’s Heartbreaking New Song “Ronan” Tributes Four-Year-Old Cancer Victim: Listen

Taylor Swift‘s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” is a sassy kiss-off to an ex-paramour, but her Stand Up To Cancer track “Ronan” is a goodbye of an entirely different variety. Co-written with Maya Thompson, the song is a tribute to Thompson’s four-year-old son Ronan, who succumbed to cancer last year. If that idea alone isn’t enough to get you bawling, the gorgeous ballad itself is likely to, featuring ruminations such as Ronan would want to be for Halloween this year if he were still alive and lyrics like “You were my best four year.”

The subject matter is so devastating, Swift herself even has to audibly sigh at one point. And yet, despite the sadness, the ultimate takeaway is one of hope: “What if the miracle was even getting one moment with you?” Hear it below.

Taylor Swift – “Ronan”

Surely, both lyrically and musically, this has to be one of Swift’s best songs ever, no?

Visit the Ronan Thompson Foundation for more on the song’s subject, and let us know how many tears you shed listening to the tune on Facebook, Twitter or in the comments.

2012 MTV Video Music Awards: Katy Perry As ‘Elvira Queen Of The Tropics’

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Katy Perry attended the 2012 MTV VMAs at the Los Angeles Staples Center on Thursday night (Sept. 6). The newly single singer arrived on the red carpet wearing a semi-sheer black gown with a blue and red sequined floral print. Check the gallery above for more photos of Katy from the 2012 VMAs red carpet.

Liberty Art Fabrics Is Seeking An Intern In NYC!

Liberty Art Fabrics, of Liberty of London is seeking a full time or part time intern to shadow our Account executive for the Fall semester. Our Account Executives handle major North American accounts such as Nike, Jcrew, Brooks Brothers and more. This is an incredibly hands-on, fast-paced internship. It requires an individual who is responsible, detail-orientated, hardworking and has a broad knowledge of the fashion industry. Ideally, interns will be available to start around immediately.

Responsibilities include:
Sample tracking
General Admin
Showroom/Stock Maintenance
Assist with Fabric testing/approval follow ups

Requirements:
MUST have up to date computer skills
MUST live in New York Metro area
Detail-oriented, hardworking, and organized
Professional, Responsible and reliable
Passionate about the fashion industry

If you do not meet these requirements, please do not apply.

We will complete any paperwork necessary for those college students seeking college credit. Interns must be available a minimum of 2-3 days per week. Our office is Midtown, NYC. The internship is unpaid but could lead to future paid opportunities.

In order to be considered, you must submit both a resume and a cover letter to NYCIntern@liberty.co.uk