Rihanna Inks Deal with the Barbados Tourism Authority

Rihanna Inks Deal with the Barbados Tourism Authority
By Rayna Dean

Pop star Rihanna has signed a multi-year deal with the Barbados Tourism Authority to promote the Caribbean island as a vacation hot-spot. The singer gave a performance in her home country last week at the Kensington Oval.

"I travel everywhere in the world and nothing feels like this place... never," Rihanna said from the stage. "And it all started like really two streets over from this oval where I grew up, where I was raised, right there in Westbury -- singing in the shower, annoying my neighbors. Now I'm back home with a full-on concert for my country. Thanks to you, Barbados!"

In her new role, Rihanna will feature prominently in advertising campaigns, and give promotional appearances and promote Barbados on social networks.