Rihanna recently made an appearance on the talk show “Friday Night With Jonathan Ross,” and the interview was nothing short of entertaining. The Barbadian singer, whose real name is Robin Rihanna Fenty, sat down with host Jonathan Ross to discuss various aspects of her life, including her Christmas traditions, her career, and even her tattoos.

During the interview, Rihanna discussed her Barbadian Christmas, which differs from the traditional white Christmas that most people are familiar with. She mentioned that it is a warm and family-oriented celebration, filled with lots of food and church. While turkey is a traditional Christmas dish in many places, Rihanna revealed that in Barbados, the main dish is often a big ham.

Jonathan Ross also took the opportunity to discuss Rihanna‘s role as the ambassador of culture for Barbados. Rihanna expressed her pride in her country and her desire to represent it well. She mentioned that she missed the pace of life and the better weather in Barbados, and she still feels connected to her island roots.

The conversation then shifted to Rihanna‘s successful career in the music industry. She shared the story of how she was discovered in Barbados by producers Evan Rogers and Carl Stricken, leading to an audition with Jay-Z. Rihanna impressed Jay-Z and subsequently signed a deal with his record label. Her breakout hit, “Umbrella,” was a massive success and spent 10 weeks at number one in the UK charts.

Speaking of umbrellas, Jonathan Ross asked about the rumors of banning umbrellas from Rihanna‘s concerts. While Rihanna initially thought it was cool for her fans to bring umbrellas, the venues had safety concerns, fearing that they could be used as weapons or obstruct the view of other concertgoers. However, Rihanna appreciated the dedication of her fans who continued to bring umbrellas despite the ban.

Addressing a more serious topic, Jonathan Ross touched on Rihanna‘s album “Rated R,” which explores personal experiences, including the assault she suffered. Rihanna admitted that she initially did not like talking about it but felt it was important to address the issue to help young girls who may look up to her. While the topic is still difficult for her, she has found solace in singing about it and reliving the emotions through her music.

As the interview continued, Jonathan Ross couldn’t help but ask about Rihanna‘s personal life. She revealed that she is currently single, mainly due to her busy schedule and focus on her career. The conversation then turned to Rihanna‘s tattoos. She mentioned having 13 tattoos, some of which are words, while others are illustrations. Rihanna even revealed a finger tattoo that says “LOVE” and another that says “SHH,” a testament to her fashionably themed lifestyle.

Overall, Rihanna‘s interview on “Friday Night With Jonathan Ross” was a captivating and lively conversation that shed light on various aspects of her life. From her Christmas traditions to her successful career and personal experiences, Rihanna proved why she is not only a talented musician but also a fascinating individual.

Source: Friday Night With Jonathan Ross, [air date]