On Location: Rihanna's Album Release Concert
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Standing Tall - Rihanna stands tall during her "Rated R" album release concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC on December 3rd. Photo Credit: Matt Salacuse
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The Set - The crowd eagerly awaits for Rihanna to hit the stage. Photo Credit: Matt Salacuse
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Up Close - Rihanna gives her all while singing her new single, "Hard." Photo Credit: Matt Salacuse
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The Sponsor - Rihanna's "Rated R" album release concert was sponsored by Myspace Music. Photo Credit: Matt Salacuse
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Grand Entrance - Rihanna makes her entrance by being elevated through the floor of the Hammerstein Ballroom. Photo Credit: Matt Salacuse
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Invincible - Rihanna's performance made the Def Jam princess for the night. Photo Credit: Matt Salacuse
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The Crowd - Concert-goers groove to the sounds of Rihanna's performance. Photo Credit: Matt Salacuse
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Faithful Followers - Rihanna fans line up outside the Hammerstein Ballroom a couple hours before showtime. Photo Credit: Matt Salacuse
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Red Light Special - Rihanna hits the middle of the stage right before she begins to perform "Russian Roulette."
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The Queen - The Barbadian pop princess sits in her thrown before performing her next song.
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Who's In The House - The entire Tri-State area came out to support Rihanna for album release concert.Photo Credit: Matt Salacuse
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Her Pain - Rihanna poured her pain out on the stage during her performance. Photo Credit: Matt Salacuse