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Rihanna, Rock in Rio: Singer Pulls Out of Madrid Festival Following Grandmother's Death

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Still reeling from the loss of grandmother Clara "Dolly" Braithwaite, Rihanna has pulled out of the Rock In Rio festival in Madrid, Spain, Contact Music reports. The R&B superstar had been slated to headline Thursday's (July 5) concert, and as organizers look to book a replacement, they're offering refunds to disappointed fans.

Ri's Rio cancellation comes on the heels of what, by all accounts, was a wildly unfocused performance at Sweden's Peace & Love Festival this past weekend. The singer had an excuse -- she'd just learned of Dolly's death -- but some concertgoers walked out on her set, believing she was intoxicated.

The singer took to Twitter soon after to pay tribute to her beloved "gran gran," who she visited regularly in New York.

''Goodbye #grangranDolly get your beauty rest until I see you," she tweeted, adding, "#grangranDolly that is all.''

Rihanna is, however, still scheduled to take the stage this weekend at the Wireless Festival in London.

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dmaabac

I wonder is she will wear her necklace that says "C*nt" to the funeral. GranGran must have been proud of her.

July 04 2012 at 1:04 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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kringeldec

I was brought up with the saying "If you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all". Although know for being a little controversial, Rihanna is devastated at her grans death and will be nothing but respectful at the funeral.

July 04 2012 at 8:58 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
claudia

You go and take some time off and grief for your Grand mother. RIP.

July 03 2012 at 11:05 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Steve

Ri Ri should be able to grieve Gran Gran so she can get back to being a ho ho.

July 03 2012 at 10:16 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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Dale Mulkey

you really should get a brain stupid

July 04 2012 at 1:04 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
trilogy808

So sorry for you loss R, if U read this she waits for U in Heaven.

July 03 2012 at 5:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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July 03 2012 at 4:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
pdgrovebaskets

People, don't pay any attention to the "smart ass" hot air idiots who mouth off as if they actually are important, popular or talented themselves. I would lay big money on the fact that if a celebrity, ANY celebrity were standing in front of them they would barely be able to stutter out two words let alone spout off the hate and venom they do here. They do it here because it's anonymous and they don't have to claim ownership to the world. If all of us, including the celebrity, were standing here watching them they wouldn't say a word. That's called being a coward. If this woman cared and loved her grandmother only a fraction of how I did some of mine I feel so sorry for her. I lost a grandmother who was EXTREMELY close to me 38 years ago at age 13 and there are times and days now when I feel the grief and the pain of this just as badly as I did that horrible week of my life. People who actually have dear family who love this can relate to this death. Only those who aren't loveable and don't have anyone are bitter and jealous and try to raise themselves up by stomping down others. It's a sad life when the only way you can feel important is by trying to belittle others. That's a sign of a cold heart and a small mind. It's not only her own loss but she will also be there to support those who have just lost THEIR mother.

July 03 2012 at 4:19 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
tenbarb

i have never heard of her. odd black dress. ladies do not dress like that. bd

July 03 2012 at 4:05 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
tenbarb

i have never heard of her. odd black dress. ladies do not dress like that. bd

July 03 2012 at 4:05 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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jcbigg

tenbarb, the person in the black dress is Beyonce. Why did you stop to read a story about someone you could care less about?

July 03 2012 at 5:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
sweetbella500

sorry for her loss.

July 03 2012 at 2:58 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
Courtney

She may be massively famous, super-rich, and a really hard worker, but at the end of the day...she's human, too. She's been working non-stop for the past 3 years, and she should be able to take a break and go to her grandmother's funeral, and grieve with her family.

July 03 2012 at 1:46 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
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