Rihanna released a new music video today for her song “Where Have You Been,” and I’ve been thoroughly entertained by it. No, not because it’s a particularly good music video but because, if you turn the sound off, it’s pretty hilarious. Sure, I get the point of the video: Rihanna is saying “where have you been?” to a perfect guy because she has literally searched everywhere, as evidenced by this video in which she is literally looking everywhere. And yet, if you turn the sound off, the point of the video is completely lost. Here are a couple things Rihanna could be doing in this video:

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Dear Rihanna,

First of all, I think you’re awesome. Your songs are catchy, and you’ve had us girls dancing like no one was watching since “Pon De Replay” came out. You’ve got some fierce style and an even more feisty attitude. You change your hair without looking like a maniac (here’s looking at you Nicki Minaj), and you can make a black gown the sexiest dress on the planet. Most of us are usually on your side. Although, I don’t forgive you for doing Bring It On 4: All Or Nothing. We don’t have to talk about that.

You’ve been through a lot, and we were so proud of you for cutting your crazy ex out of your life. You were a great role model for girls dealing with serious issues. But then y’all did that weird musical mash-up on each others albums and were speculated to be back together. And then you had a sleepover at Ashton Kutcher’s house and freaked out at a reporter. And then you were spotted rolling something on your bodyguard’s head at Coachella. And then you go tweeting things with a mouth that I know you don’t kiss your grandmother with.

What’s going on, RiRi? I mean, you’re a gorgeous, smart, talented young woman who has an incredible fan base. You’re 24 years old, and I understand that your fans are growing up too. But you don’t need a Miley “Can’t Be Tamed” moment. Everyone already knows you’re sexy and grown-up. You’ve gone from being a role model to running out of effs to give from zero to sixty. I’m surprised by your sudden “thug life” mentality. You’re an adult, and you can do what you want but consider your influence over young girls. Britney and Christina went through this too. You don’t want your fans to get in the way of growing up, but there’s a difference between being super sexual and condoning drug use and thug life when you have a large fan base of young girls.

Just think about it, okay?

We still love you, and I’m really excited for your next album.

Caitlin is a senior at the University of Alabama who has an obsession with cupcakes, coffee, and Harry Potter. She always has random fun facts on reserve and aspires to be a professional blogger, social media bug, and/or James Franco’s assistant. Follow her fabulous life @caitlincorsetti. You’re welcome!

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Tell me below!

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I am pretty happy with myself. It took three torturous middle school years and four years of high school full of insecurity to get me to the point where I actually like who I am and how I look (most days). But sometimes I see certain celebs, and I think, “I would kill for her (insert body part here).” I know celebs have stylists, personal trainers and hair/make-up people who help them look amazing, so it’s hard not to get jealous (because I can barely curl my own hair).

This isn’t a post about how I feel inferior to celebs and hate myself. This is about how I’m totally happy with my body, but if someone offered me Britney Spears’ stomach circa 2000, I would have no problem saying, “Yes,please!” So here’s to you hot celebs, you have the best body parts, and I may just have to kill you and steal them right off your hot bods.

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Rihanna stepped out in Londontown in this sequin number. Rocking French powerhouse Givenchy, Rihanna chose to pair it with long leather gloves and some ankle strap heels. I hate that this is the second time I’m questioning Rihanna’s look, but the girl takes so many awesome fashion risks that she constantly finds herself in the hot or hot mess category.

With that said, this look is throwing me off. In my opinion, the gloves definitely need to go. And to be honest, I am still not sold on this dress. It is all sorts of intense and is creeping dangerously to the “looking cheap” line.

So what do you guys think? Is Rihanna hot or a hot mess?

Today is February 20th. If you’re thinking, “duh, it’s President’s Day,” then think again. Because today is Rihanna’s birthday!

The singer turns 24 today, and since we know you’re all close, personal friends of Rihanna’s, we decided to do you a favor. Right now, I know you’re wondering: what the heck do I get RiRi for her birthday? What do you get for someone who has everything?

Don’t worry CC readers, we’ve your back. We combed through all of Rihanna’s lyrics to figure out exactly what she wants. It was a tough job, but somebody had to do it. So, without further ado, here you are 10 perfect birthday gifts for Rihanna, based on her lyrics.

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Garnet is a student at Columbia University in New York City. She is “that person” who starts dancing at a party when everyone else is standing around, and if there were a Facebook stalking Olympics, she would be a gold medalist. She also loves cheesy 90s music, and almost died of happiness when Vanilla Ice retweeted her. Once. Follow her on Twitter @garnethenderson.

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