The New Citizens Press Q & A: An interview with Rihanna

By Joe Walker
The New Citizens Press

Since coming to America from Barbados, 19-year-old Rihanna has become one of the nations biggest Pop and R&B stars. Her first two albums – “Music of The Sun” (2005) and “A Girl Like Me” (2006) – are both certified platinum, each spawned huge hit singles. Rihanna’s more mature new release, “Good Girl Gone Bad”, is on pace to do the same. With her life moving continuously at high speed for the past three years, time to herself is not as abundant as radio requests. We slowed Rihanna down to ask her a few questions.

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News Briefs 6-13

Summer is no fun without fairs and what would fairs be like without rides.  The Ingham County Fair has hit a high note with the Skerbeck Brothers Show, which will create an attractive amusement park atmosphere.The fair will be from July 30 – August 4, 2007,  log on to www.ingham.org/fb/carnival.htm for more information.

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As I See It 6-13

Your Claim for Benefits Has Been Denied…

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    Nu Resolution 6-13

    New Resolution #14: Take care of home first.

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      Do You Have An Opinion? 6-13

      We would love to hear your thoughts about our articles.  Letters, e-mail and photos should include your name, address, and daytime and evening phone numbers.  Letters may be edited for length and clarity; photographs can only be returned with a self-addressed stamped envelope.  Address : The New Citizens Press, Opinions, PO Box 19006, Lansing, MI 48901; or e-mail us at tncp@comcast.net.
      **Please note that you will need to provide your full address, first and last name and signature.  If you send you message by e-mail please include your phone number.

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      Blackflix Movie News Presents: Transformers


      Studio:Paramount (2 hs. 13 mins.)
      Plot:   The Earth is caught in the middle of an intergalactic war between two races of robots.
      Cast:Shia BaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Bernie Mac, John Turturro, Tyrese Gibson
      Rating:     PG-13
      Bottom Line:     ***

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      VISIT THE MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM: 150 YEARS OF DISCOVERY

      "Cabinets of natural science should be collected [including] specimens of the mineral and
      vegetable kingdoms,
      especially of the State of Michigan."

      — Joseph R. Williams, President, Agricultural College of the State of Michigan, Dedication of the College, May 13, 1857.

      Those words marked the founding of the Michigan State University Museum, which marks a landmark 150 years in 2007.

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      News Briefs 6-12

      Coach James Bibbs Youth Track and Field Invitational, MCB Highlights Summer Job Programs for Blind and Visually Impaired Youth

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      MI State Trooper Accused of Murdering His Wife Shoots Film

      Artis White, accused of murdering his wife, is still on the short list of suspects.  He spends his free time filming a documentary about those who have been falsely accused of crimes.

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      Update: City Clerk Addresses the “No Reason Absentee Voting” Issue

       One of the seven-point agreements that they made was to make absentee voting ballots more accessible to senior citizens and faith-based citizens.

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