Rihanna launches 'Loud' in London

Shes only just completed her Last Girl on Earth World Tour, but Rihanna is back and ready to release her brand new and 5th studio album to the world.

Fresh from her huge collaboration with Eminem, which gave Rihanna her 6th USA No.1 single, the multi-platinum star has flown into London promoting new single Only Girl ( in the world) the first single from her new album Loud.

 The sexy singer, whos remained a redhead since her appearance at Capitals Summertime Ball back in June, popped into to chat about her new album, filming her first ever movie and hanging out in Vegas with best friend Katy Perry.

Rihanna helped organise Katys bachelorette party out in Vegas, ahead of her marriage to our very own Russell Brand. She told us: The only we thing we didnt do was karaoke, but we sang songs really loudly in our hotel room and that was just as the cake came out- it was an amazing night. We had so much fun, it was 24 hours of chaos and we did everything we could have possibly done in Vegas in 24 hours. We had a blast. I was so exhausted the next day. 

So why are the two so close? RiRi told us: You know what, when I first met her I just knew that we would connect. We have a similar sense of humour, similar personalities and she has no edit button which I like about her; shes just so honest, so yes we just clicked. Shes just amazing.

But Rihanna was quick to laugh off the recent rumour that Katy has encouraged Rihanna to get married quick to current boyfriend, baseball star Matt Kemp. Whats that about? Easy Katy! she joked. Matts just great and you know what, I like to play him my songs when I finish them and ask him what he thinks. We disagree sometimes, but for the most parts he likes the new album. He doesnt really like Whos that Chick on Loud, he actually prefers the ballads on this album to be honest. The ballads are so special on this album. One is called 'Straight Up Beautiful'. The other, 'California Kingbed' is probably my favourite track and I think it could be the biggest track from the record.

Rihanna also told me that she couldnt believe how big the Eminem song has been this yeaL, I knew I loved it but I never knew the response would be that big. I love that song so much and Im just glad that Eminem asked me to sing on the record.  But what about future collaborations? Well, my next second single is called 'Whats my Name' and a version of it features Drake and another track on the album is collaboration with Nicki Minaj called 'Raining Men' and we might be working together on a track on her new album also.

The other exciting project Rihanna, has been working on is forthcoming action movie Battleship, in which Rihanna makes her motion picture debut. Oh my gosh, it was one of the coolest experiences ever. It was amazing shooting in the middle ocean and literally shooting weapons, was so cool. I definitely want to do more movies because I like it and its something I want to get better at doing  Rihanna plays weapon officer Rakes in the forthcoming film and told us that "shes a bad ass, tattooed officer and she knows everything about every single weapon on the ship.

Oh and if youre wondering when Rihanna might take to the stage next, she told us shes definitely planning to return next year. I miss being on stage. I cant wait; Ill let you know very soon about my next tour.  

Rihannas new album Loud is released on November 15th.

Listen to Kevin chatting with Rihanna

'Loud' album tracklist:

S&M
Only Girl (In The World)
Whats My Name?
Cheers
California King
Raining Men
Whos That Chick
Fading Away
Man Down