Earlier today we got our first look at Rihanna’s new music video for her song Wait Your Turn (The Wait Is Ova) and right now we get to see her on the cover and in the pages of the new issue of Glamour magazine. Glamour is the first magazine she spoke with publicly about the assault she endured from ex-boyfriend Chris Brown back in February. In her coverstory interview, Rihanna opens up about that horrible experience in a very open way. Here is Rihanna’s Glamour cover and some excerpts from her coverstory interview:

Months after being attacked by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, Rihanna is speaking out about her healing process in December issue of Glamour magazine. “My story was broadcast all over the world for people to see,” she says. “They have followed every step of my recovery. “The positive thing that has come out of my situation is that people can learn from that. I want to give as much insight as I can to young women, because I feel like I represent a voice that really isn’t heard. Now I can help speak for those women.” Named Glamour’s 2009 Woman of the Year, Rihanna, 21, will be honored in a special ceremony at New York’s Carnegie Hall on Nov. 9. In addition to opening up about her difficult year, the singer – and fashionista – will also appear in a pictorial spread, wearing clothing by Balmain, Gucci and Jason Wu. As for the massive scrutiny following the February 2009 attack, Rihanna says, “I went to sleep as Rihanna and woke up as Britney Spears. That was the level of media chaos that happened the next day.” And, she says, the past nine months have been a source of growth and strength. “I am stronger, wiser and more aware. You don’t realize how much your decisions affect people you don’t even know, like fans.” The singer has already released the power ballad “Russian Roulette” off her fourth album, Rated R, due in stores Nov. 23. “I’ve put everything I’ve wanted to say for the past eight months into my music,” she says. “[It's] super fearless – which is exactly how I feel right now. I am in a really good place.”

Rihanna’s interview is much more substantive than is presented here. After the jump, check out a few photos from her Glamour photospread and read a few more quotes form this powerful coverstory …

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Kiefer Sutherland surprised a group of early drinkers in San Pedro, CA recently when he and a group of 24 folks showed up at a bar called The Spot at 7AM to party the morning away. According to TMZ, Kiefer and crew had just wrapped a shoot for 24 and were lookin’ for a good time … and, apparently, they found one:

Kiefer Sutherland racked up the following $700 bar tab between 7am and 1pm. Yes, those times are correct. We’ve learned the “24″ star and members of the show’s crew popped into The Spot in San Pedro, California last week after wrapping up a shoot nearby — and they were ready to get their drink on. According to an employee at the bar, Kiefer was throwing back scotch & Cokes and bought drinks for everybody in the joint — roughly 30 people. The total damage: $500. No food … all booze. The drinks may have been stiff, but Kiefer wasn’t — we’re told he tipped $200. FYI: We’re told Sutherland — who has a few DUIs under his belt — was responsible this time and used a designated driver when he left the bar.

Lord, Kiefer Sutherland is a CRAZY party animal … reports of him showing up at dive bars like this are quite prevalent. At least I’m happy to know that he seems to have learned his lesson about drunk driving … it sounds like he had a great time AND was smart and safe about it. I’m sure the bar folks appreciated the business … and the $200 tip. While I would love to party with Kiefer, I don’t know that I could hang with him … he is a party animal if I ever I heard of one.

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In early October we learned the somewhat surprising news that James Franco would be joining the cast of General Hospital and today we get our first look at the actor in his new role as soap star. ABC released a promo pic of Franco on GH … and here it is:

You guys, we’ve been waiting on pins and needles for this moment, and now we have it: the first images of James Franco in his much talked-about performance on General Hospital. Still no word on who James will be playing (beyond that it has something to do with Jason), but feel free to speculate away based on the image. And don’t forget: James’s first air date is Friday, November 20th! What do you think of this first shot? What’s this character all about? What’s with the all-black ensemble? Does that have something to do with Jason too? Start speculating!

Now, I don’t watch General Hospital at all … not since my college roommate used to make me watch it with her. I’m a total Young and the Restless and Bold and the Beautiful fan (tho B&B is really trying my patience these days) so I have NO idea what is going on on GH. I still don’t know what James Franco is doing on a soap opera but it’s deffo a boon for the show. Folks who don’t watch the show but love Franco are more likely to tune in and get hooked. I won’t be one of those new viewers (I already watch way too much TV) but, again, it’s a big score for General Hospital. Do any of y’all watch the show … are you excited that James is joining the cast?

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A couple weeks ago we got our first listen of Rihanna’s new single Russian Roulette (the first single from her new album titled Rated R) but shortly after that song was released to radio, we learned that she was already prepping the release of a second single. Today Rihanna released a music video for that second single titled Wait Your Turn (The Wait is Ova) on her official website … here are a few screencaps from this new video:

The video is not bad … the song is another slow jam but I like it much better than Russian Roulette. Check it out after the jump and judge for yourselves …

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Last night was truly one of the funnest nights I’ve ever spent since living here in Los Angeles. November 2 is El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in many Latin American countries and SoCal is home to many folks who celebrate this relgious holiday. In very simple terms, El Dia de los Muertos “focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. The celebration occurs on November 1st, and November 2nd in connection with the Catholic holiday of All Saints’ Day which occurs on November 1st and All Souls’ Day which occurs on November 2nd.” People celebrate by dressing up as colorful skeletons and decorating altars for family, friends and loved ones who have passed away:

David and I attended the Olvera Street Dia De Los Muertos Celebration last night and honestly experienced one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen in my life. After the jump, check out some of Polaroid photos I snapped last night — trust me, they are really cool to see …

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• Rihanna starts to open up about being physically assaulted by Chris Brown.
• Angelina Jolie likes to shop at Gap.
• Roman Polanski tries to get out of jail on bail … for a third time.
• If THIS guy can change, anyone can change :)
• A new Bello for you.
• One Life to Live celebrates same-sex marriage in DAYTIME!
• Sean Penn’s son Hopper got busted!
• Did y’all enjoy Gossip Girl last night? My vote is: boring.
• Do we still care about Kate Gosselin?
• Marisa Miller doin’ it for the troops.
• Hayden Panettiere is leather-clad.
• Mitch Winehouse, Amy’s dad, gettin’ his own show?
• Kellan Lutz gets shirtless for dogs.
• Brad Pitt makes his way to Japan.
• Hugh Grant gets drunk, hits on a Project Runway model.
• Dolph Lundgren is 52, Adam Ant is 55, Dennis Miller is 56 and Roseanne Barr is 57 years old today. Click HERE to see who else is celebrating a birthday today.
• The crypt next to Marilyn Monroe’s fails to sell again.
• Ryan Seacrest’s stalker gets charged.
• Mel Gibson names his lovechild Lucia.

Back in May we got our first look at behind the scenes video, in July we got our first look at the official promo photo as well as the first movie posters and in September we saw the Lego version … but today, we get our FIRST LOOK at the new movie trailer for the new action/adventure film Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time which stars the very hawt Jake Gyllenhaal:

As y’all should be well aware by now, Jakey poo will portray Prince Dastan who is the protagonist of the Prince of Persia video game series (which this movie is based on). Two important things … first, Jake Gyllenhaal will be shirtless in much of the film … second, he will be speaking with a British accent. Yeah, sometimes you gotta take the good with the bad. After the jump, check out the movie trailer for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time in full …

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