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We thought Beyonce’s metal glove was already an over-the-top look, but we spied the singer sporting some pretty wacky sunglasses while filming her lastest video for “Diva” this weekend. Check out that metal fringe! But apparently, out-there eyewear is the newest fashion trend for stars, because Rihanna performed at the American Music Awards this weekend in a bejeweled eyepatch. Now we want your opinion! Tell us: Which star’s eyewear is more outrageous? Rihanna or Beyonce?

Ever wonder what it’s like to be the face of a major ad campaign? Go behind the scenes with Rihanna, who is the face of Gucci’s UNICEF 2009 holiday ads, as she works with Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini. This e-film documentary showcases Rihanna and Frida on the set of the UNICEF 2009 holiday ad campaign, Rihanna at the Gucci Winter Ready-to-Wear show in September, Rihanna and Frida discussing sketches and more. Check out this exclusive preview now, in anticipation of the full-length which will be posted on Rihanna’s and Gucci’s websites on December 9. Later this week, Rihanna and Frida will also be on hand at New York’s Grand Army Plaza for the annual snowflake lighting.

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Rihanna and Gucci are giving us a sneak peek of the singer’s ads for the brand’s 4th annual campaign to benefit UNICEF. And talk about looking good while doing good! The series of ads, which won’t hit magazines in December, feature the singer modelling luxe goods from Gucci’s “Tattoo Heart” collection. A portion of proceeds from the all-white line will go towards improving the lives of children in sub-Saharan Africa through life-saving programs. And the singer couldn’t be happier to continue her work with the charity. “The work that UNICEF does in the world is so incredible,” she says. “And I am honored to be able to join forces with Gucci to create this amazing campaign which will contribute to UNICEF. I think the campaign and the sales of these beautiful products can make the difference.” Click here to learn more about UNICEF.

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We knew it was only a matter of time before this style-setter turned celebrity designer — after all, she’s already one of PEOPLE’s Best Dressed. While attending the Gucci Spring 2009 show in Milan, Rihanna, who has already done charity T-shirts with H&M and designed umbrellas for Totes, admitted to WWD that a clothing line is in the works, “I’m not one to rush into anything. I want to take my time. I can’t say when it will be released, but it’s definitely going to happen.” That’s good enough for us! With her girly spin on rock n’ roll style, we are sure Rihanna is gearing up to be the next Gwen Stefani. Tell us: Are you excited about Rihanna’s line?

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In the August issue of In Style magazine, which hits stands this Friday, cover girl Rihanna opens up about her rule-breaking fashion philosophy — and her future. While her non-conformist sense of style sets her apart from the crowd, she tells the magazine it’s all about having fun and staying true to herself. “I love to play to both sides of my personality — the girlie and the tough. That’s what makes my style different.” And taking her own path sometimes garners unexpected attention, especially when it comes to that famous short bob. “The first time I heard people were asking for the Rihanna, it was really flattering and maybe a little strange. It caught be by surprise, but now I feel it’s a very cool thing. I don’t feel the pressure to change it up again at all. I like it, as they like it.” At just 20 years old, the singer sees her future approaching fast, telling the mag, “I feel like I have so much more to accomplish before I’m 21.” But what about a decade down the line? “In 10 years I want to have already started my family and have some business of my own. A fashion line, a makeup line, and I still want to be doing what I’m doing at a much bigger capacity — by the grace of God!” Click here for behind-the-scenes footage of the cover shoot, and get the full interview in In Style, just in time for the weekend.

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At just 20 years old, Rihanna is one of the world’s most successful young singers, and yet again she’s using her fame to help those less fortunate. Gucci has just announced that the “Umbrella” chanteuse will be the face of an ad campaign that showcases their collaboration with children’s charity UNICEF. The ads, entitled Tattoo Heart, will feature the singer wearing limited-edition Gucci tattoo-heart-motif products, with 25% of sales being donated to the charity, WWD reports. It’s not the first time the singer has worked with UNICEF and Gucci. In February she performed at the design house’s star-studded Madonna-hosted fundraiser Raising Malawi, whose goals fit well with those of her own charity, The Believe Foundation, which she founded in 2006 to bring food and medicine to children in need.

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Hollywood’s most stylish stars turned out this week to celebrate a great combination: Gucci and Rihanna. Guests like Sophia Bush, Nicky Hilton, Zach Braff, Camilla Belle and Rashida Jones mingled at the elegant rooftop lounge, ABH, atop the Thompson Beverly Hills Hotel and dined on luxe fare. And the party’s guest of honor couldn’t have been happier. “It’s really nice,” she told PEOPLE of being honored. “Gucci is here, and we support each other.” But the singer’s superstar supporters were just as honored to receive an invite. “I am a big Rihanna fan,” One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush told PEOPLE. “She’s really one in a million, and at the level she is, she is so sweet and genuine and kind,” while Jones gushed, “I’m excited to meet her! She’s really cool. So beautiful and so talented.” But hanging out with the singer wasn’t guests’ only reward. Long tables lined with Gucci shopping bags were filled with an extra-special surprise — all the ladies at the event were gifted with Gucci’s much-coveted Hysteria Clutch.