Assault case closed
Brown’s probation officially ends as the court closes Rihanna assault case. Brown’s attorney, Geragos:
I couldn’t be more delighted. He is in a spot right now and a place right now that I couldn’t be prouder of him. It is a monumental feat for him.
iHeart Radio performance
Rihanna performs Bitch Better Have My Money during the iHeart Radio Music Awards show promoting her untitled album.
Launch Tidal
Jay-Z launches his streaming music service TIDAL at an industry event, #TIDALforall at Skylight in Moynihan Station in New York City. He announces his partnership with 16 other artists, including Beyonce, Madonna, Usher, Rihanna, Butler and Chassagne of Arcade Fire, Jason Aldean, J. Cole, Jack Wright, Chris Martin, Daft Punk, Deadmau5, Nikki Minaj, Coldplay and Calvin Harris, who formally sign a declaration of partnership. Tidal is the first service to offer ad-free music, video and editorial content owned by the stars who actually create it. The high quality sound service is available across iOS and Android devices, as well as in Web browsers and desktop players, in the U.S. and 30 other countries. Tidal Premium is $9.99, and Tidal Hifi is $19.99. Alicia Keys:
We come to you with one voice in unity. The first ever artist owned global music and entertainment platform!
Pranks Jimmy Kimmel
Rihanna pranks Kimmel on April Fools Day.
I’m a really big fan of your April Fools’ pranks. So I was like, I want to do that. If I’m going to go on the couch, let’s get him pranked.
V cover
Rihanna appears on the cover of summer 2015 issue of V magazine. She talks about privacy while going very public with photos of her nearly naked body.
Do I even give a d–k about [privacy] anymore?
McGregor, Rihanna meet
McGregor and Rihanna meet at her Dublin show.
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Wins Video Vanguard Award
Drake presents Rihanna with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award at the MTV Music Video Awards. She performs 13 of the biggest hits in her 13-year career, including Rude Girl, Diamonds, and Only Girl in the World. Drake:
She’s someone I’ve been in love with since I was 22 years old. She’s one of my best friends in the world. All my adult life, I’ve looked up to her even though she’s younger than me.