The Blender Summer Sweat–tacular

Rihanna
Step one to seducing the Caribbean–born R&B hottie: Keep her away from tiny fish.

Where are you, and what can you see?
I’m in New York, and I can see this big statue. It looks like Lady Liberty, but it doesn’t have arms or a head. It’s huge. I honestly have no idea what it is.

What’s the best thing about global warming?
Well, it’s always better when summer comes early. Summer is my favorite season. In Barbados it’s summer 12 months a year, and I love it hot.

Ever gotten lucky on a beach?
Oh no. My friend did, and she tells me about it all the time. I’ve never had the setup, but I don’t think I would even if I did. It’s in the open, a lot of people are on the beach all the time — and it’s pretty gross!

Ever been mauled by a sea–dwelling creature?
No! You’re scaring me now! I’m super­scared of sea creatures. Even tiny fish. One time I was in the water — and the water in Barbados is so clear you can see your feet — I saw all these tiny fish swimming around my feet, and I had a total panic attack. I just froze. This man had to lift me out of the water.

Is there a body part you hide during the summer?
Actually, I like to flaunt it in the summer. A little stomach, a little leg, some cleavage. I like to flaunt it all!

If there’s a nude beach, are you going?
Unh–unh. Not me. I like to show off, but that’s too much. I’d be terrified. Not of being seen so much as of what I’d see!

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