Rihanna sat down with the ladies from The View in Las Vegas on Monday morning. Co-host Sherri Shepherd got right to the point and asked Rihanna what was going on with her and hottie Chris Brown.

Rihanna giggled and replied, “We hang out a lot. We’re very close. He’s an amazing person but we are not dating. We’re very close friends, though. Very, very close.” Co-host Whoopi Goldberg then proceeded to ask what the difference was between dating someone and being a close friend. Rihanna said, “There’s a very big difference. I think you know!”

When asked about her tattoos, Rihanna explained the new one on her left shoulder: “They’re Roman numerals. Me and my best friend got the same thing. It’s her DOB (date of birth) and she has mine.”

Watch Rihanna’s interview from The View in Vegas here. You can also watch her performance of “Take a Bow” here.

P.S. Yesterday around noon, Rihanna and Chris Brown stopped by the GBK gifting suite after their rehearsal slots for the BET Awards. RiRi helped Chris pick out some New Balance kicks (10.5 limited edition 576 in purple). He liked the reflective detailing and the blue vintage running shoe, saying, “Yah. I like that. That’s old school!” The pair seemed very much a couple, smiling and touching constantly!

Rihanna performs on CBS’ The Early Show on Friday morning at New York City’s CBS Studios Plaza (59th Street & 5th Avenue). Her performance will air at a later date. Be sure to check out RiRi’s blinging microphone and necklace!

The 20-year-old Barbadian beauty was later seen dining at Da Silvano in the West Village. Camou handbag by Louis Vuitton.

Yesterday, Rihanna spoke to Extra at the Cartier LOVECHARITY event. When asked about her romantic life, Rihanna said, “No, I am not in love.”

Poo poo poo for Chris Brown! He’s getting played.

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Rihanna puts on her best train conductor hat and rocks out a ruffly skirt on The Today Show in New York City’s Rockefeller Center on Friday.

The 20-year-old Barbadian beauty talked about being an official ambassador for her home country, Barbados. she said, “I am the official ambassador for cultural youth, which is perfect for me because I love dealing with young people. Barbados will always be home. They’re very, very supportive. They’re my backbone. It’s where I started. I couldn’t ask for a better place to grow up in.”

Here are the video links of Today’s Rihanna:

– Rihanna singing “Umbrella” (watch here)

– Rihanna singing “Please Don’t Stop The Music” (watch here)

– Rihanna interview + singing “Take a Bow” (watch here)

35+ pictures inside of Rihanna at the Today Show… More Here! »

Rihanna (in PPQ) rides up on a blow-up gorilla as she hosts the third annual “Cartier Love Day” Lighting Ceremony at New York City’s Empire State Building on Thursday afternoon.

Talk about Beauty and the Beast!

The 20-year-old Disturbia minx hosted the swank event alongside CEO and President of Cartier North America Frederic de Narp. To mark the date, the future Mrs. Chris Brown helped turn the famous skyline festive Cartier red. (Notice the on/off switch!)

“Cartier is thrilled to have the support of such inspirational celebrities that have joined together to raise awareness for important charitable causes,” said Narp. “This year Cartier is launching a new LOVECHARITY bracelet to commemorate the arts as a part of our philanthropic mission.”

Ankle booties by Christian Louboutin, coronet from Cartier.

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Rihanna is all too pretty in a long black blazer atop a red mini as leaves Madison Square Garden on Wednesday in New York City.

The 20-year-old Barbadian beauty and Ne-Yo were special guests who joined the lineup for the night on Alicia Keys‘ “As I Am Tour”. The duo probably performed their hit “Hate That I Love You.”

The tour has been building upon the unparalleled success of Alicia’s latest album, As I Am, which debuted at #1 and includes the smash hits “No One,” and “Like You’ll Never See Me Again.”

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The Reigning Queen of the Summer Jam Rihanna is spotted in two different outfits while out and about in New York City on Wednesday.

Riri wore Qi’s black duster cardigan, to be sold at Mfredic in August.

While on TRL earlier this week, she called her new single “Disturbia” the “song of the summer. I called it!” And why not? It was penned by boyfriend Chris Brown!

2005 had Rihanna’s hit “Pon de Replay”, 2006 had “S.O.S.”, 2007 had “Umbrella” and now 2008 is going to get Disturbia-ized! Check out the song and the lyrics to “Disturbia” here.

And, isn’t it almost too perfect that Rihanna’s rumored lover Shia LaBeouf is well-known for his 2007 film Disturbia?

10+ pictures inside of Rihanna in the Big Apple… More Here! »

Rihanna arrives boots-first at BET’s ‘106 & Park’ at the BET Studios in New York City on Wednesday.

The 20-year-old singer has been making the media rounds, stopping off last at MTV’s Studios in New York City. A Rihanna-inspired clothing line may be in the works!

Check out RiRi’s wild knee-high black and white boots!

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Rihanna’s Balenciaga boots — all-in winner or busted loser?

10+ pictures of Rihanna’s all-in BET… More Here! »

But not with Chris Brown!

The 20-year-old R&B queen was spotted dancing and having a blast at the re-release party of her third studio album, “Good Girl Gone Bad”, at Club Guest House in New York City on Tuesday night.

Earlier in the day, the Barbadian beauty recorded her guest spot on MTV’s Total Request Live.

Rihanna has also been nominated in three categories for this year’s Teen Choice Awards: Best Female Artist, Best R&B Artist and Best Single (”Don’t Stop The Music”).

10+ pictures inside of Rihanna caught in the Guesthouse… More Here! »