Rihanna Goes BLUE For Tokyo BATTLESHIP Premiere, Speaks On Portraying Whitney Houston In Biopic

Apr 03 | by Natasha

Over in Tokyo today, Rihanna hit the official red carpet premiere for her upcoming flick Battleship rocking Emilio Pucci. Check out her blue floral satin pantsuit inside...

Still rocking the long black party-shaven hairstyle she recently switched up to, Rihanna and her co-stars and fans braved storm-force winds and rain in Tokyo. The all-star cast includes Rihanna [in her first movie], Alexander Skarsgard, Brooklyn Decker (in Stella McCartney), Tadanobu Asano and Taylor Kitsch, all pictured.

Rihanna rocked this Fall 2012 Emilio Pucci blue and gold metallic pantsuit/pajamas style look for her big premiere. Apparently pajama style is all the rage because we've seen Rih in this look before as well as other celeb red carpet staples.

She kept her jewelry gold toned and tan heels for the occasion.

Nice. Battleship premieres May 18th.

And here's a few more of her personal Instagram pics showing off her new 'do:

[Click pics for large images]

Rihanna also spoke with the Associated Press this week and the subject of Whitney Houston's biopic came up. And, as rumored for a while now, Rihanna spoke about portraying the icon herself:

“That would be something that I would have to give my entire life to do because I would want to really pull it off,” she said to The Press Association. “That’s a huge, huge role and whoever does it has to do a good job.”

“My first song that I remember falling in love with was a Whitney Houston song — ‘I Will Always Love You,’” she continued. “It was really inspiring and it made me develop a passion for music, so really she’s partly responsible for me being here in this industry.”

*eyebrows raised*

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There is NO way on Earth that Rihanna can even be considered to play whitney Houston! Hell No! she dont look like her she aint even close to being half way classy F NO! I would not go and see it thats for sure and it will BOMB at the box office Guaranteed!

by Anonymous
9:26 pm - Apr 5, '12

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Riri you and your herpes need to take a backseat to real talent. No way in hell Cissy would have your get over studio artist azz portraying her ICONIC daughter. They're going to pic a real actress and preferably someone who can sing bc they're going to have to do a soundtrack.

by Fuck Outta Here
12:11 pm - Apr 4, '12

Brooklyn showing that herpest

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11:42 am - Apr 4, '12

Rihanna looks beautiful in

Rihanna looks beautiful in these pics, I love the black hair, so striking.

by Angelba
9:03 am - Apr 4, '12

Listen man whoever the fuk is

Listen man whoever the fuk is thinking of this hoe to play THE LEGENDARY WHITNEY HOUSTON needs a smack and then some... How ridiculous IWILL NOT support this tragedy. CIssy Houston and the rest of the family needs to step in and stop this nonsense!!! There are so many TALENTED actresses out there why this NON TALENTED hoe? They better fix this mess up pronto!

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8:02 am - Apr 4, '12

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12:30 am - Apr 4, '12

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by Anonymous
12:08 am - Apr 4, '12

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Rihanna is absolutely gorgeous. Even standing there in that Pajama look, she still stand out in the group. Brooklyn looks good in her dress but my eyes went right to Rihanna. She's just glowing.

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11:24 pm - Apr 3, '12

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11:24 pm - Apr 3, '12

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RIhanna doesnt have to sing to play Whitney. Duh! Halle Berry played Dorothy Dandridge and she didnt sing. Also her outfit is a japanese outfit. She is Japan promoting her movie so it's make sense for her to wear the outfit.

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11:02 pm - Apr 3, '12

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Ok..I may get hanged for this but I love love the look the hair the everything. Her acting may suck but I don't know anyone who could wear that outfit as well or as beautiful. She took a chance..she gets more points for doing that. Me on the other hand...I will leave the pjs for my bedroom..lol goodnight all!

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10:05 pm - Apr 3, '12

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10:01 pm - Apr 3, '12

I dont like the outfit....

by Sallyone
9:26 pm - Apr 3, '12

Rihanna if not looking trashy

Rihanna if not looking trashy she looks stupid and them PJs are a hot mess. Rihanna playing Whitney would be the worst disgrace of all time and Whitney would turn over in her grave. I will start a petition if I hear anything more about her playing Whitney that would be a total disgrace. Rihanna cant sing her own songs so what could she do with Whitney's? Drake says something about working with Aliyah and BAM! she goes black she will copy someones style but cant copy talent..

by Anonymous
9:07 pm - Apr 3, '12

That's why its called acting.

That's why its called acting. You don't have to be a Singer to play one in a movie. Angela Basset did a great job of playing Tina Turner and she's not a Singer. I think some of you hate Rihanna so much you can't even think rationally. I think she may be able to pull it off. She looked like Whitney when she had that curly brown and black weave.

by Anonymous
11:17 pm - Apr 3, '12

That's why its called acting.

by Anonymous
11:16 pm - Apr 3, '12

@ Anonymous 12:42pm-Apr 3, 12

@ Anonymous 12:42pm-Apr 3, 12 How Dare You! You Judgemental Ignorant Piece of Trash! Who are you to judge? Even though I hate the way she left this world non of the ladies in this day and time have the whole package like she did. Not only did she have the best voice of any female vocalist she was beautiful and very very articulate. Name one other singer that has that kind of voice and beauty! Nothing against Rih she's cute w/ a horrible voice. Bey is pretty and inarticulate and her voice was never on the level I could even listen too. J-Hud voice is extremely unpretty and so are her looks! Mariah can sing but even her voice has changed through the years. Christina A has a good voice but she like the rest is missing something. Name any one w/ her voice beauty and fun personality! None of them can even come close. I like Rih's music for getting on the treadmill in a few years she will be history and well forgotton but Whitney's beautiful voice will live on forever and will never be forgotton! My standards are way too high after hearing her voice to even be a fan of these less talented sub par performers. Let's face it I hate that she allowed drugs to mess up her life but she still accomplished more than any of the other females COMBINED and have accomplished just in her 48yrs of living what will take others a lifetime to do! TV, Movies 180 million records world wide movie sound tracks. The #1 gospel album selling to date and she gave to many many organizations when she had it to give. So no one is idolizing her. Her body of work speaks for itself! I have never ever tried drugs but I will never ever judge those who have fallen victim to them. ONLY GOD WILL JUDGE US and she has paid the ultimate cost w/ her life for her addiction! When God saw she was not able to beat her addiction He told her enough is enough. My Mercy Will Not Always Strive w/ Man. He made the final judgement and took her out of this world. Let her Rest In Peace! The next time you decide to cast judgement take a good look in the mirror I am pretty sure you are FAR FROM PERFECTION!

by LovelyGirl
8:57 pm - Apr 3, '12

LMAO, So that ghetto

LMAO, So that ghetto inspired, uneducated rant that you just delivered is not judgement? Bitch please when you are gonna come at me please come correct, U wanna call my opinion of Whitney judgement I like to refer to it as the TRUTH, yet you dont seem to think that your trifling rebuttal was not judgement laden from the beginning to the end. Please what you don't like for yourself don't dish to others. These imbecile can disrespect Rihanna all day every day and u bastards thinks it is so funny but say something about one of your so call icons and its the end of the world. The bitch was a crack out ho who wasted her voice and her life. So get over yourself and accept the truth. She was no Mother Teresa. And for the record bitch i can say whatever I want just like you, its America aint it? So fuck you and the horse you rode in on. Now back to the attic from whence you came. Nonsense.

by Anonymous
9:11 pm - Apr 3, '12

no bitch fuck you and the

no bitch fuck you and the horse you rode in on. i dont give a fuck what youll say about rhi but keep Whitney name out yo funky mouth ya bitch you. nobody is on your side when it comes to Whitney and the young lady you was talking to like that deserves an apology.

by Anonymous
3:02 am - Apr 4, '12

No fucking apologies over her

No fucking apologies over her for no crack head. If it quacks then its a duck. I don't need you negroes on my side on this one cus i have all of white America backing me on this and they are the ones that matter. So again fuck U.

by Anonymous
7:22 am - Apr 4, '12

@Anonymous 6:22am- Apr 4, You

@Anonymous 6:22am- Apr 4, You are such a pathetic loser! You either are a self-hating black person or a self-hating hispanic that wants to be white or just plain white trash to make a statement saying that only what white america says counts. What a stupid stupid comment ! To come on YBF and make a comment like that shows how much of a worthless lost soul you really are! If that is the case why do you even come on this site? There are plenty of sites that just cater only to white america. Do us a favor and comment on those sites only! Whatever race you are one thing is for sure you are a self-hating narrow minded good for nothing low life reject! The more I think about it you sound like a black backwards bow down lick butt individual that holds high regard to what white america says! You ignorant moron! So white america backs you up on this one. That statement alone shows me how much of a fool you are. FYI her furneral was watched from Africa to Europe to Arabic speaking countries all types of people were touched by her death. People that were fans of hers came from all walks of life. So excuse my french what the hell does your stupid comment about white america backing you up have to do w/ any thing! People that loved her were black white and everything in between! So do yourself a favor and stop letting what you think white america feels about Whitney Houston give you the confidence you obvious don't have on your own to say make stupid comments. Needing white america to cosign your comments shows me how much of a weak minded person you are. Do everyone a favor and stand on her on 2 feet without using white america has your crutch! Break free of the slave like mentality! I have heard it all "white america backs me up". Really?

by LovelyGirl
10:55 am - Apr 4, '12

What a shame all that money

What a shame all that money she makes and she looks a mess!!!FAIL

by Anonymous
7:59 pm - Apr 3, '12

RIHANNA BETTER WORK! She

RIHANNA BETTER WORK! She upstaged Brooklyn DECKER who looks WACK! This is innovation. This is STYLE. I love the HAIR. I mean LOVE it. The entire LOOK is FLAWLESS. FLAWLESS.

by FuriouS StyleS™®
6:46 pm - Apr 3, '12

Girl stop. You don't realize

Girl stop. You don't realize how much you scare people with your obsession with this chick. You really need to seek help. Rihanna looks like a clown and you know it. Get a life of your own please because sitting on a gossip site, commenting on Rihanna posts is not what's up. I will pray for you.

by Anonymous
7:37 pm - Apr 3, '12

Not to mention how she's

Not to mention how she's clowned Cassie for this hair style in the past. All of a sudden, Rihanna has set the trend. I actually think the pajamas are cute, but she did not shut the other chick down--and she is completely capable of doing it. I think she's beautiful.

by Anonymous
8:17 pm - Apr 3, '12

She looks so damn ghetto yuck

by Anonymous
6:22 pm - Apr 3, '12

Why is she wearing pajamas

Why is she wearing pajamas with a belt? No even fly. Don't think she should play Whitney - but hey you never know - the right acting coach and she might be able to pull it off. Won't really really need her to sing - because thats what voice over is for.

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by Anonymous
6:12 pm - Apr 3, '12

This chick is such an

This chick is such an attention whore its sad

by JAzzy
5:44 pm - Apr 3, '12

that pajama look is in style

that pajama look is in style now...i found that out from joan rivers on fashion police lol but i cant stand it! rihanna is so damn gorgeous tho so it balances it out lol the black hair really brings out her unique features she really stands out in the group picture. fly ass woman

by litebrite
5:31 pm - Apr 3, '12

If producers want to give the

If producers want to give the role to her, thats fine. But, they shouldnt count my money in their box office take because it wont be there. I refuse to support any more shows with singers with no acting ability taking roles away from real actors. My money is better spent on me, myself and I.

by Anonymous
5:22 pm - Apr 3, '12

Rihanna is breath-taking,

Rihanna is breath-taking, bald spot and all! Just kidding! Still not sure bout the shaved side but she sure pulls it off, gorgeous lady.

by Anonymous
5:16 pm - Apr 3, '12

To the people who are casting

To the people who are casting for the role of WH, dont give this role to Rihanna............Please and Thank You......................................alot.

by Anonymous
5:04 pm - Apr 3, '12

that other lady's dress is

that other lady's dress is the bom.com

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by ShreveportShawty
4:44 pm - Apr 3, '12

Somebody mentioned Kelly

Somebody mentioned Kelly Rowland, that may not be such a bad idea. They do have some likenesses, and her voice is strong enough to at least attempt a Whitney song, and it would be GREAT for her career, no more XFactor. Either way, I still want that project to wait a bit, it's still too soon