Does Rihanna not know how to pronounce her own name? For years, much of the world has been going with “Rih-AH-na,” which, as RihRih has told us, is not right. It’s actually pronounced “Rih-ANN-na,” though judging from her appearance in the legendary 2009 Saturday Night Live “Shy Ronnie” sketch, maybe we were right all along?

In the bit, Rihanna and Ronnie (Andy Samberg) are dropping knowledge to a group of grade schoolers with the singer crooning in her power range as timid Ronnie can barely rise above a whisper to her utter consternation. At the top, Rihanna introduces herself using what we’ve learned is the incorrect pronunciation of her name, so what gives?

On the new episode of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast — on which the Samberg-led trio and late night host break down some of their classic digital shorts and other comedy projects — Naked Gun director Schaffer finally untangled the “Shy Ronnie” moniker muddle. “Andy went, ‘Ree-awn-uh and Shy Ronnie,’” Schaffer explained of Samberg’s slip-up when recording the intro to the temp track that was meant to guide Rihanna’s performance. “And then she was so great at recording exactly Andy’s inflections to get the jokes perfect that she did that [too].”

In other words, blame Samberg and praise Rihanna for being a consummate professional.

Schaffer said on the pod that when he later heard Rihanna introduce herself using the right pronunciation he was even more confused. “I heard her say her name to somebody else out loud, and I went, ‘Why did you say “Ree-ANN-uh”? Wait, is your name Ree-ann-uh?’” Schaffer said, noting that her actual name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty.

When Schaffer asked what the singer’s mom calls her, he said Rihanna laughed, “‘Ree-ANN-ah,’ and I’m like, ‘Aw.’”

Samberg took the time to once again note that the trio are “huge Rihanna fans,” making sure it was clear that he now knows how to properly say her name. “She told us it’s ‘Rih-ANN-ah,’ and we were like, ‘Why don’t you correct people?’” Samberg recalled asking. “[And] she’s like, ‘I don’t care.’” They went on to gush about the singer’s flawless technique and joke about how her team basically kicked them out of their office and “put silks over all the lamps and dimmed all the lights and lit candles” to create a chilled-out atmosphere for the vocal recording session.

Her engineer then hopped on one of their computers and got to work as the trio asked if they needed to be talked through the bit. “She’s like, ‘I got it,’” Samberg said. “So we were sitting outside on the couch like little kids. And then we could sort of hear it happening,” noting that it only took 30-40 minutes for Rih to finish her bit. “And they played it back for us and we were like, ‘Oh s–t, it’s perfect!,’” Samberg added of the rushed shoot, which they then had to nail in just 45 minutes despite prepping a number of elaborate sets and waiting eight hours that day to get started.

It wasn’t that bad, since Samberg and Rihanna were back for a sequel a year later in “Shy Ronnie 2: Ronnie & Clyde.”

Watch the “Shy Ronnie” clip here and listen to the podcast below.

Podcasters have emerged as key players in shaping conversations around Latin music and culture. Once viewed as a niche medium, podcasts now stand at the forefront of connecting audiences with authentic voices and amplifying narratives that reflect Latin music’s global influence.

During Latin Music Week, four of the most influential voices in the Latin podcast world — Alofoke (aka Santiago Matías), Dímelo King (Elkin de la Hoz), Leo Rojas (of Escuela de Nada) and Molusco (Jorge Pabón) — will explore the rising power of the format and its impact on the Latin entertainment industry.

From Alofoke’s role in championing the música urbana movement in the Dominican Republic — where his platform has served as an incubator for emerging reggaetón and dembow stars like Mami Jordan and Rochy RD — to Molusco’s unfiltered interviews with Puerto Rican heavyweights like Residente and Anuel AA, these podcasters wield massive influence. With millions tuning into Molusco TV, his conversations often spark viral moments that keep audiences engaged and talking.

Dímelo King, celebrated for bridging music and digital storytelling in Colombia, brings a bold and controversy-ready approach, with episodes featuring artists such as Akapellah sparking debates on the authenticity of rap. Meanwhile, Rojas — along with Chris Andrade and Nacho Redondo — delivers a blend of sharp humor and cultural commentary on Escuela de Nada, a Venezuelan podcast that covers topics including sports, politics and entertainment.

“We’ve created trends in podcasting,” says Alofoke, who recently struck a music distribution deal with Sony Music. “For example, we brought in big screens and spectacular sound booths, which have been replicated in other countries. We have a great platform, a great audience, and we’ve worked music for over 20 years.”

This story appears in the Oct. 11, 2025, issue of Billboard.

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David Guetta is heading to the Magic City to ring in 2026, as the chart-topping DJ has been announced as the headlining performer for Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Guetta will take over the property’s oceanfront pool deck and event space for a special DJ set, before leading a virtual ball drop and countdown to the New Year. Other live entertainment offerings on the night are sure to include plenty of music and dancing, along with a view of the fireworks over the water.

Fontainebleau is offering a number of packages to its New Year’s Eve celebrations, with tickets starting at $250 for open bar and general admission, to $500 for VIP admission, which includes a premium open bar, access to poolside restaurant La Côte’s private viewing areas, and complimentary light bites. Guests can also book reserved tables and cabanas, with prices starting from $5,000. Families, meantime, can book a spot at the all-ages outdoor viewing party on the property’s Ocean Lawn.

Guetta’s Miami appearance comes on the heels of Calvin Harris’ headlining New Year’s Eve set last year, which helped to close out the Fontainebleau’s year-long 70th anniversary celebrations.

“Fontainebleau Miami Beach is thrilled to ring in 2026 with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration, which always proves to be our grandest event of the year,” says Phillip Goldfarb, Chief Operating Officer of Fontainebleau Development. “David Guetta will deliver an electrifying performance, bringing his signature high-energy sound that will set the stage for an extraordinary start to the New Year for our guests.”

The Fontainebleau Miami Beach date will be a rare opportunity for fans to see Guetta perform in the U.S. The French DJ just finished his summer residency at Ushuaïa Ibiza, and is currently on a South American tour. While he has a standing residency at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Guetta only has one date left this year, in November.

Guetta’s New Year’s Eve announcement comes on the heels of the artist’s recent headphones collaboration with European electronics brand, Loewe. announced as the new global ambassador for Loewe, helping to launch their first-ever pair of over-ear headphones, dubbed the “Loewe leo.”

It’s so confusing sometimes to be a girl. Charli xcx is opening up about her conflicted feelings regarding cosmetic procedures, revealing in her Vanity Fair cover story published Tuesday (Oct. 14) that she recently stopped getting Botox — but more drastic alterations to her face might be in her future.

While speaking to the publication, the British alt-pop star — who has recently been focusing more and more on her film career — shared that while she used to regularly get firming injections in her face, she had to give it up after realizing it made her look less natural on camera. “I miss it,” she said of Botox, which is a popular brand of the cosmetic toxin shots.

“I did a couple of audition tapes where I had Botox, and my eyebrows were doing that crazy thing when they kind of lift,” she continued, noting that the effect made her look like Jack Nicholson.

That said, Charli says she regularly thinks about having work done. “I’m always thinking about how I look and what I would change about my face,” she told the publication, noting that she “probably will get” a mid-facelift at some point. “I’m f–king thinking about all the s–t that I could do and pull and stretch and morph on my face, all the time. I have to just remind myself that maybe I can’t get too sucked into that.”

It’s not the first time the three-time Grammy winner has opened up about receiving Botox. In January, a fan asked her on Instagram how she got her face to look so “slay,” and she answered candidly. “I get Botox and I got fillers once or twice but a while ago,” she replied at the time. “But honestly I think fillers are kind of over now. I do this thing called polynucleotides, they’re like injections in your face — kinda like deep vitamins.”

“BUT just do all your research—what’s right for me/my skin/how I feel isn’t necessarily what’s right for u etc,” she added at the time.

Following the breakout success of her 2024 album Brat, Charli has been looking to broaden her horizons as as an actress. In addition to starring in Prime Video’s Overcompensating earlier this year, she’s also recently appeared in the films Erupcja and 100 Nights of Hero.

The singer is also working on a mock documentary based on her rise to superstardom last year. Titled The Moment, the project was inspired by Charli’s own original idea, and she will play the starring role.

“It’s not a tour documentary or a concert film in any way, but the seed of the idea was conceived from this idea of being pressured to make one,” she told Vanity Fair of the film. “It’s fiction, but it’s the realest depiction of the music industry that I’ve ever seen.”

See her Vanity Fair cover below: