Rihanna Slow Whining On Drake Was Everything You Thought The 'Work' Video Would Be
A double dose of dopeness! AubRih is serving all types of "Gimme the Light" vibes for 2016!
You should've known Rihanna's "Work" video was going to be hot when she rolled up in a bikini and pink mink, Lil' Kim and Cam'ron style. #KillaRih
In case you missed it, Rihanna and Drake just dropped the visuals for her debut ANTI single, "Work" and surprise- it's two videos!
In the first video, the Caribbean inspired collaboration is sure to give you all the Sean Paul "Gimme the Light" feels. Directed by Director X, Rih and Drizzy get down in an island style club and restaurant in Toronto called 'The Real Jerk.' While there, the duo are sure to pick up where they left off in 2010's "Say My Name," but this time when Drake pulls up on Rihanna, ain't nobody playing shy. The duo serve up tons of twerking, jerking, whining and grinding for the viewing pleasures of Team AubRih world wide.
But wait, there is more. #AnotherOne
In the second video, director Tim Erem shows a more personal side to Rihanna and Drake's quality time. This time isolating them in a room a la "Hotline Bling" lights, Rihanna gives Drake nearly 3.5 minutes of seductive dancing in a sheer top, while Drake makes his infamous "Oww" faces.
A breakdown of how it all went down:
Rihanna Pulled Up to the Club like a Woman on a Mission:
I have one mission and one mission only. To take your MCM.
She Started with the Slow Solo Whine:
She did not come to play. She came to slay!
Oh, and the dancers gave you all types of Dancehall realness:
And then Drake Walked In for the Win:
Because clearly a lot has happened between "What's My Name" and "Work." #AubRih
And just when you thought Rihanna and Drake were over...
Na-uh hunny. We got more!
Rihanna slipped into something "more comfortable" and gave her man a private dance...
And got closer...
And closer....
Where you going Drake..?
But he wouldn't be a gentleman if he didn't return the favor:
"Now you sit down and let me serenade you, girl.."
But in the end, Drake is the first to break (his sexy face!)
Rih wins this round again! Don't worry Drake, you held on for as long as you could...
Watch the entire video below!
Which video is your favorite, Video 1 or Video 2?
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ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
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Tyler James Williams Explains Why His And Quinta Brunson 'Abbott Elementary' Characters Should Remain Friends
While Abbott Elementary fans are hoping that Janine and Gregory end up together, the show’s star has another take. Tyler James Williams plays Gregory on the Emmy award-winning sitcom, and he recently stopped by The Jennifer Hudson Show to share his point of view on his storyline with Janine, which Quinta Brunson plays.
“I hate to say it. I know that everybody’s always mad at me for this. I don’t necessarily want to see them together,” he revealed. “It’s partially an actor’s choice, but also somebody who, like, I read a lot of scripts all the time. I watch a lot of TV, a lot of film. I don’t think that we see displays of platonic love between two people often. I think it’s really easy to go right to they have feelings for each other, therefore they should be together. I like this dynamic of exploring withholding that and just actively loving each other where they are. That I like to see more.”
If you recall, they were co-workers who became friends but were secretly crushing on each other. They’ve had many awkward run-ins during and after school, like the unforgettable club scene where they were dancing nervously with each other in season one, and in season two, they finally kiss. However, it only made things even more awkward, and they decided to just be friends. Tyler further explained why he thinks it’s important to showcase that type of relationship on screen.
“I think it’s time for that. I think TV allows people to see things that could be their lives for the first time, and I think seeing a healthy friendship that is deeply caring about one another in a work atmosphere needs to be shown more than the relationship,” he concluded.
Abbott Elementary comes on every Wednesday at 9 p.m. EST on ABC.
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