Rihanna Linked To ANOTHER Man!

What is it with sports stars that just make celeb ladies unable to avoid them??

Rihanna is being linked to ANOTHER guy, Knicks player J.R. Smith!

Apparently they were spotted by more than one source at the Veranda nightclub in NYC!

Here's what one of those sources said:

“They were very flirty in the club all night and holding hands. She was sitting on his lap and was really into him.”

And another source:

“He is the team’s most controversial player, so it’s no wonder that Rihanna likes him.”

That one's referring to when J.R. was fined in March for tweeting a pic of some lady's thong'd butt from his bed… to the tune of $25k!

As long as you're happy, Ri, we're happy! There's nothing wrong with keeping options open, especially since it seems like settling down isn't on your radar quite yet!

Do U think they're a good match??

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Rihanna's Family Blames Management For Overwork

It seems like everyone is worried about Rihanna right now.

From those who saw her ill earlier this week and in need of an IV, to those who want her in rehab, everyone is voicing concern.

Now, her family is doing to same — saying that Ri's management is to blame for all the exhaustion and illness due to overworking the young singer!

Here's what her brother, Rorrey Fenty, had to say:

”I could see this coming. Her management have been working her a 13-hour day. She's been exhausted for months.”

Overwork is a serious issue with artists and celebs these days. It isn't always just an excuse to cover up deeper issues.

If this is the case for Rihanna, then she should speak up about it — because at the end of the day, she has the veto power over what she's doing!

We just hope she's healthy!

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Rihanna's NOT Dating Darren McFadden

What kind of day and age do we live in where being spotted making out with someone automatically means you're dating them??

Especially in Hawaii! Ha!

Rihanna is being super serious when she says she's NOT dating Darren McFadden, who is a Raiders running back, regardless of when or where or what tongue was in which mouth!

Besides, those reports are seemingly more and more incorrect — sources are saying that

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Rihanna's Friends Want Her In Rehab

So we're getting word now that the IV that Rihanna posted was used to combat the flu… which is wonderful to hear! We are so happy it wasn't a larger, more serious illness.

But that's not the end of it.

It seems that some of her friends are using the speculation surrounding it as a jumping point to come forward and admit that they would like to see her partying ways become part of the past… and to see RiRi go to ReRehab.

Here's what some of those friends are saying:

“She’s actually a very lonely girl … she gets fed up with sitting in her hotel room, so she goes out drinking.”

“When Chris got the tattoo, Rihanna freaked out. She’s been obsessed with the thought that he’s going to marry Karrueche and she’ll never be able to get back with him. She’s heartbroken and in a bad place … she’s been numbing the pain with alcohol."

“She says she’s having fun, but it’s clear she’s acting out because she’s in a lot of emotional pain. Everyone is telling her to slow down and think about therapy, or even rehab.”

“Nobody wants her to end up like her father, or worse, turn out to be a tragic figure like Whitney Houston. But that’s what’s going to happen if she doesn’t take some action furious because it’s extremely rare for to save herself — fast.”

Wow. It sounds a lot of people think that rehab is the right answer for her. We're sure they mean well, but at this point it's all up to her and whether or not she thinks her lifestyle is a danger to her!

Especially if that IV was just for the flu!

We only want her to be happy and healthy — and if she IS those things, we're content, as long as she isn't hurting others in the process too!

And if she ends up needing rehab, then we support that journey too!

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Is Rihanna's Partying To Blame For The IV?

Earlier we reported on the picture Rihanna had tweeted that showed her hooked up to an IV drip, which she added no explanation or comment.

Everyone is wondering what happened.

We wouldn't be surprised if "exhaustion" comes in to play pretty soon as an official word from her rep, but some other sources are saying that it could be because of her recent, excessive, partying.

If that's the case, we're really really worried about her.

The new news is that she was taken to the ER and hospitalized immediately following the Met Gala in New York, which is as specific as the timeline gets.

We're also hearing this from a source:

"Rihanna loves to party but this past month she's gotten really out of control. She's been drinking almost everyday and talking about smoking weed a lot, too. Everyone is telling her to slow down and think about therapy, or even rehab."

We REALLY hope that isn't the case!

All we need to hear to clear this up is word from Rihanna, who has yet to discuss the hospitalization!

Rihanna, we only want you to be okay!

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