Rihanna Makes First Major Public Appearance Since February At Met Gala

Access Hollywood - May 4, 2009 6:10 PM PDT
Story photo: Rihanna Makes First Major Public Appearance Since February At Met GalaRihanna attends 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2009 in New York City<br />Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood

NEW YORK, NY -- In a sexy take on a tuxedo, Rihanna made her first major public appearance since Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party in February at a fashion event in New York City on Monday evening.

With her hair peppered with blonde highlights and slicked to one side, Rihanna hit the red carpet at the Costume Institute Gala's "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion" event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday. The event is often considered the social style event of New York's spring season.

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Rihanna skipped the press line, but she posed for photographers in her silk suit, which featured cropped pants, billowing shoulders and a bow tie.

The singer was scheduled to appear at the Grammys on February 8, but was forced to withdraw from the music event after she was allegedly beaten by then-boyfriend Chris Brown, hours before the ceremony.

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She has made no major public appearances since Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party, the night before.

Rihanna was one of dozens of stars at Monday's Met event including Madonna (wearing a daring headpiece), Liv Tyler, Kate Hudson, Stella McCartney, Anne Hathaway, Gisele Bundchen, Eva Longoria and husband Tony Parker, Kate Bosworth, Katy Perry, Kate Moss, Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake and Victoria Beckham.

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  • ffgjyhk
    LOL.... search " ec4bag " on google to get the same designer bags with Karolina and Jessica. " ec4bag " is just for fashion ladies, wow! only $99-$199 Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Fendi, Coach, Miu Miu, Dior, Hermes, Chloe, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino...
    report abuseposted October 3, 2009 6:36 PM PDT
  • GG
    StelHrseRyder, White women do some chasing too because they have been denied the black man's "D" because of their Dads. They want that black d*ck. Don't make it one sided and say the black men do all the chasing.
    report abuseposted July 5, 2009 1:55 AM PDT
  • Albert
    She should "bounce " back out of the country on a one way ticket. She's awful.
    report abuseposted May 18, 2009 1:27 PM PDT
  • Dreama
    StelHrseRyder ,you sound like a damn fool. Women are women. White men beat ass too. You don't know much about blacks. Your very foolish. Anyone who agree with you is as stupid you are.
    report abuseposted May 6, 2009 8:12 PM PDT
  • Serenity
    He needs help - and so does she. Abuse is a cycle that does not alter. It doesn't matter how strong he or she is. They can truly love - but the beast will always appear when you least expect it. Best wishes to both of them - hopefully sooner than later.
    report abuseposted May 5, 2009 11:49 AM PDT
  • MaryE
    There's no quick bounce back from being almost beat to death for passing herpes on to your famous boyfriend!! They're both scarred 4 life, and all the rest of the people that they have both been sleeping with!! All problems can't be fixed with having money and being famous!!
    report abuseposted May 5, 2009 11:46 AM PDT
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    LADY GAGA IS AMAZING SHE IS GEOURGOUS LOL LOTS OF LOVE CALL ME (716)603-6176 I AM AVAILABLE
    report abuseposted May 5, 2009 8:28 AM PDT
  • HEATHER
    LADY GAGA IS AMAZING SHE IS GEOURGOUS LOL LOTS OF LOVE CALL ME (716)603-6176 I AM AVAILABLE
    report abuseposted May 5, 2009 8:28 AM PDT
  • Shayla B
    SHUT UP DONT YOU KNOW RIHANNA GOT BEAT A COUPLE OF DAYS BEFORE HER 21 BIRTH DAY. MAYBE THIS IS MAJOR TO THEM BUT SHE GAVE A LITTLE GIRL A MAKEOVER ON APRIL 28 OR SO AND THE GIRL HAS A DIEASE
    report abuseposted May 5, 2009 6:20 AM PDT
  • svs2274
    HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY CHRIS BROWN...YOU WOULD STILL BE IN THE PUBLIC EYE, HAD YOU CHOSEN NOT TO LOVE A VIOLENT, ISLAND GIRL....BEST OF WISHES TO YOU BOTH THOUGH...AND CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU NEXT CD AND TOUR
    report abuseposted May 5, 2009 4:19 AM PDT
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