Quick News: Ne-Yo, EMA, Lora Arellano

Ne-Yo has promised all the Rihanna fans out there that she has big plans coming… and that he might be a part of them:

“I actually have seen Rihanna recently. The conversation wasn’t really music it was just reuniting and how you been. We didn’t really talk music. I went into the studio for her not too long ago to do some stuff, I don’t know what’s being kept or what-not. I noticed she’s got a few things coming, she’s got a new album in the works. She’s doing a lot of stuff all at one time right now.”

• Eminem’s “The Monster” music video featuring Rihanna is nominated for Best Song at the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards. Click here to vote now.

• Fashion Magazine got the chance to chat to Rihanna’s makeup artist Lora Arellano. Read the short interview after the jump.

On Rihanna’s icon status: LA: “She is definitely as fearless as she appears; that’s what makes her who she is, and that’s why I love working with her.”

On whether there’s a look Rihanna refuses to try: LA: “Not yet.” (*editor’s note: we like to pretend this was followed by a mischievous wink*) “[She's] so much fun, and unexpected every time. She’s so open to try[ing] new things, she makes it easy!”

On Rih’s everyday beauty routine: LA: “Lots of moisturizer, brow pencil and red lips. She knows how to care for her skin and has always agreed that throwing on a red lip completes [a look]!”

On different looks for different events: LA: “Onstage makeup is definitely more prep work; you have to work with primers, concealers that will stay put, and waterproof everything. You never know how hot the temperature will get out there, especially with so much movement. [For a] fashion show or red carpet, makeup is varied depending on wardrobe and hair. [But I] always make sure [to] use camera ready-makeup! Less is more.”