Rihanna arrives at her hotel after having dinner with friends at Da Silvano in New York City on Thursday night.

The 20-year-old Barbadian beauty was with her beau Chris Brown and buddy Ne-Yo.

Next month, Rihanna and Brown will be heading to New Zealand for performances at Auckland’s Vector Arena and Wellington’s TSB Arena. The tour then heads over to Australia. This marks the first performances for either artist in these countries and the first time they have held a joint concert.

Regarding the concerts, Rihanna said, “I think it’s whack if you tell people what you’re going to do on set because then nobody has the interest in coming to see it. It’s all about not knowing what to expect. I don’t want to give away my show … Just expect Chris is gonna be there!”

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R&B singer Ne-Yo (real name: Shaffer Smith) was arrested Tuesday in Cobb County, Georgia for reckless driving and for not having a valid license.

Says TMZ, “Maybe he was rushing to the Hair Club for Men. WTFs up with that receding hairline! So THAT’S why he wears hats all the time.”

Pretty mug shot!

Check out Vanessa Hudgens‘ performance at Wednesday’s Christmas in Washington 2007 at the National Building Museum in Washington D.C.

The High School darling performed for President Bush and other honorary guests alongside American Idol alum Katharine McPhee and R&B singer Ne-Yo.

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