Glamour
Rihanna must be taking advice from Tyra Banks because she sure knows how to smize. (For those not in the know, that means "smile with your eyes.")
The Barbadian beauty covers the November issue of Glamour magazine, showing off her hair's natural curls and a blue steel stare good enough to rival Zoolander. We're used to seeing RiRi experiment with her locks -- from red, to blonde, and even grey -- but we love the way this cut shows off her face and feline-like green eyes.
The "Diamonds" singer first showed off her cropped 'do in August when she posted a photo on her Instagram account saying, "Still tryna get used to my hurr, so I threw on some red #lipstick #RIRIWoo.' We're glad that badgalriri has since embraced the short hairstyle, especially if that means we can say goodbye to her infamous mullet.
The cover girl looks stunning in the cover shoot, showing off her toned body in some revealing black and white outfits (and of course a bikini) along with a whole lot of chunky accessories.
In the magazine, the star gets real, talking about how she regained her fearless attitude: "I had to regain my fearlessness because it did go away for a little bit. My mother said something to me a few years ago: "I've seen something in your eyes I've never seen before: fear'...I just got back to being OK with myself." We love Rihanna's fearless attitude and are happy to hear she's back to being herself.
What do you think of the singer's Glamour cover?
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Rihanna Through The Years
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Roc-A-Fella recording artist Rihanna performs at the Teen People Listening Lounge hosted by Jay - Z at the Key Club on July 14, 2005 in West Hollywood, California. (credit:Getty)
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Roc-A-Fella recording artist Rihanna is featured at the Teen People Listening Lounge hosted by Jay - Z at the Key Club on July 14, 2005 in West Hollywood, California. (credit:Getty)
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Rihanna poses for a picture at the Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter Hosts Teen People Listening Lounge at the Canal Room on July 20, 2005 in New York City. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna attends the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall August 31, 2006 in New York City. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna performs on stage during the 2006 World Music Awards at Earls Court on November 15, 2006 in London. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna arrives at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on February 11, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rhianna attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala 'Poiret: King Of Fashion' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2007 in New York City. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna performs during 'The Dome 42' music show at the TUI Arena on May 25, 2007 in Hanover, Germany. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna arrives at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards held at The Palms Hotel and Casino on September 9, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna signs autographs at H&M for the launch of Fashion Against AIDS Collection on January 31, 2008 in New York City. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna arrives at the 50th annual Grammy awards held at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna performs on stage at the RDS on February 27, 2008 in Dublin Ireland. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna arrives at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna performs onstage at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards on the Paramount Studios lot on September 7, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty)
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Singers Miley Cyrus and Rihanna attend the 2009 GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons honoring Clive Davis at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 7, 2009 in Bevery Hills, California. (credit:Getty)
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Rihanna attends DKMS' 3rd Annual Star-Studded Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 7, 2009 in New York City. (credit:Getty)
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Rihanna and Singer Justin Bieber attend the Island Def Jam Spring Collection party at Stephen Weiss Studio on May 20, 2009 in New York City. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna arrives at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty)
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Singers Rihanna attends Cleveland Caveliers and Los Angeles Clippers NBA basketball game at Staples Center on January 16, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna and Katy Perry in the audience during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna performs onstage at Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards held at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on March 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna attends the exclusive after party for Rihanna's LA show hosted by Asics and Drai's Hollywood at Drai's Hollywood on July 21, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (credit:Getty)
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Rihanna turns on the Westfield Shopping Centre Christmas lights on November 4, 2010 in London, England. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna arrives at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna arrives at The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna performs during the 2011 NBA All-Star game halftime show at Staples Center on February 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna attends the DKMS' 5th Annual Gala: Linked Against Leukemia honoring Rihanna & Michael Clinton hosted by Katharina Harf at Cipriani Wall Street on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (credit:Getty)
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Recording artist Rihanna arrives at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 22, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit:Getty)
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Singers Britney Spears and Rihanna perform during the 2011 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 22, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna performs at the Staples Center on June 28, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna poses at the Los Angeles premiere of Michael Jackson 'THE IMMORTAL' World Tour at Staples Center on January 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna arrives at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty)
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Singers Rihanna and Katy Perry in the audience at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna performs onstage at the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival held at The Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2012 in Indio, California. (credit:Getty)
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Rihanna attends the TIME 100 Gala celebrating TIME'S 100 Most Influential People In The World at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 24, 2012 in New York City. (credit:Getty)
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Rihanna attends the 'Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations' Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (credit:Getty)
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Actress/singer Rihanna arrives at the premiere of Universal Pictures' 'Battleship' at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 10, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty)
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Singer Rihanna performs onstage during Fox's 'American Idol 2012' results show at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 23, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty)
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Rihanna performs at Barclaycard Wireless Festival at Hyde Park on July 8, 2012 in London, England. (credit:Getty)
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Rihanna attends the grand opening of the 40/40 Club at Barclays Center on September 27, 2012 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (credit:Getty Images)
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Rihanna arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont on November 13, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty Images)
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Rihanna switches on the Christmas Lights at Westfield Stratford City on November 19, 2012 in London, England. (credit:Getty Images)
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Singer Rihanna performs live on stage as part of her 777 tour at The Forum on November 19, 2012 in London, England. (credit:Getty Images)
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Rihanna arrives for her 'Unapologetic' record release fan meet and greet at Best Buy Theater on November 20, 2012 in New York City. (credit:Getty Images)
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Artist Rihanna launches 'Nude by Rihanna' at Macy's Westfield Century City on December 1, 2012 in Century City, California. (credit:Getty Images)
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Rihanna attends 'Wetten dass..?' From Freiburg on December 8, 2012 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. (credit:Getty Images)
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Chris Brown and Rihanna attend the NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 25, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty Images)
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Rihanna and Chris Brown attend an NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on Christmas Day, December 25, 2012. (credit:AFP/Getty Images)
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Rihanna attends the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty Images)
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Chris Brown and Rihanna attend the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty Images)
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Rihanna performs onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty Images)
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Bruno Mars, Rihanna and Damian Marley perform onstage during the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty Images)
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Rihanna performs on stage at the Staples Center during the 55th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 2013. (credit:Getty Images)