Rihanna's plan to hire a aeroplane and fill it with fans and journalists to fly around the world with her on her 777 tour was an ambitious one, and one that she is now paying the price for - literally.
The singer has already been fined over £200,000 in airport charges after late take-offs.
Rihanna was seen arriving in Germany yesterday
RiRi is racking up the fines on the tour which sees her travel to seven countries in seven days in celebration of her seventh album 'Unapologetic', after constantly turning up late to board the plane.
"It's a reaction to the fact that every second of her time is accounted for by organisers. She likes to be in control.
"Every hour that goes by she has to pay for flight clearance on runways and also incurs costs of the private airport teams, customs, baggage handlers and security," they added.
Rihanna has racked up over £200k in late take-off fines
Meanwhile, passengers aboard the plane have been forced to entertain themselves as Rihanna has not hung out with them since the first day.
A leaked video shows one man getting naked and running up the aisles on board the aircraft in revolt of Rihanna refusing to give any interviews to the journalists on the trip with her.
The crowd chanted "Just one quote!" as the man - thought to be a presenter from Melbourne's Fox FM - streaked through the plane.
Rolling Stone writer, Jeff Rosenthal said: "We haven’t seen Rihanna offstage since the first day, unless you count her popping up at baggage claim for a few moments on the morning of the second."
He added: "From journalists to fans to label reps to airline staff, the general feeling is one of mild depression-cum-hysteria."
Rihanna arrives for the MTV Video Music Awards at Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas.
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Rihanna.
MTV Europe Music Awards 2006 - Press Room
AP OUT Rihanna arrives for the MTV Europe Music Awards in Copenhagen, Denmark.
2006 MOBO Awards
Rihanna attends the 2006 MOBO Awards at London's Royal Albert Hall.Picture: UK Press
Nobel Peace Prize Press Conference at the Plaza Hotel in Oslo
Rihanna attends a Nobel Peace Prize Press Conference at the Plaza Hotel in Oslo.Picture: UK Press
The MOBO Awards Launch Party
Rihanna attends The MOBO Awards Launch Party in London.Picture: UK Press
World Music Awards 2007 Arrivals - Monte Carlo
Rihanna arrives for the World Music Awards 2007 at the Sporting Club Casino in Monte Carlo, France.
MTV Video Music Awards 2008 - Los Angeles
Rihanna arrives for the MTV Video Music Awards 2008, at Paramount Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
MTV Movie Awards 2007
Rihanna arrives for the 2007 MTV Movie awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City, Los Angeles.
American Music Awards - Los Angeles
Rihanna arrives at the American Music Awards 2007 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
American Music Awards - Los Angeles
Rihanna arrives at the American Music Awards 2007 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
Inglourious Basterds Premiere - London
Rihanna arrives at the premiere of 'inglourious Basterds' at the Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square, London
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Rihanna during a photocall to promote her UK arena tour, at the Westfield Shopping Centre, London.
Rihanna visits Capital FM - London
Rihanna visits Kat Shoob at Capital FM in London.
Rihanna - Las Vegas
Rihanna hosts a New Years Eve Party at PURE Nightclub at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
Rihanna switches on Westfield Shopping Centre lights - London
Rihanna before she turns on the Christmas lights at the Westfield shopping centre in London.
MTV Europe Music Awards 2010 - Arrivals - Madrid
Rihanna arriving for the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards, at the Caja Magica, Manzanares Park, Madrid, Spain.
Brit Awards 2011 - Arrivals - London
Rihanna arriving for the 2011 Brit Awards at the O2 Arena, London.
2011 Billboard Music Awards - Las Vegas
Rihanna during the 2011 Billboard Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
Capital Radio Summertime Ball - London
Rihanna backstage at the Capital FM Studios for the Capital FM Summertime Ball 2010 held at wembley stadium in London
Pussycat Dolls in concert - Cardiff
Rihanna performs at the Cardiff International Arena on the same bill as the Pussycat Dolls.
Brit Awards 2011 - Arrivals - London
Rihanna arriving for the 2011 Brit Awards at the O2 Arena, London.
V Festival 2011 - Chelmsford
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Rihanna Fragrance Launch - London
Rihanna is pictured during a photocall to launch her fragrance Reb'l Fleur, at House of Fraser on Oxford Street, central London.
Rihanna in Belfast
Rihanna is mobbed by fans and members of the media during the second day of filming her new pop video in the new Lodge area of north Belfast.
Rihanna in Belfast
Rihanna during the first day of filming her new pop video in a field in Co Down.
V Festival 2011 - Chelmsford
EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO MERCHANDISING. Rihanna performing on the V Stage, during the V Festival at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex.
Rihanna switches on Westfield Shopping Centre lights - London
Rihanna before she turns on the Christmas lights at the Westfield shopping centre in London.
Brit Awards 2012 - Show - London
Rihanna performs on stage during the 2012 Brit awards at The O2 Arena, London.
Stella McCartney Presentation - London Fashion Week
Rihanna arriving for the Stella McCartney Winter 2012 London Evening Wear Presentation, in Mayfair, central London.
Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball - Saturday - London
Rihanna on stage during the 2011 Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball at the O2 Arena, London.
Battleship photocall - London
Rihanna is seen at a photocall for new film Battleship at the Corinthia Hotel in London.
Album charts
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American Music Awards - Los Angeles
Rihanna arrives at the American Music Awards 2007 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
Radio 1's Hackney Weekend - London
Rihanna performs at the Radio 1 Hackney Weekend at Victoria Park, Hackney, London.
Barclaycard Wireless Festival 2012 - London
Rihanna performs at the Barclaycard Wireless Festival 2012 at Hyde Park in London.
MTV Video Music Awards 2012 - Arrivals - Los Angeles
Rihanna arriving at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Staples Centre, Los Angeles.
2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival - Day 1 - Show
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 21: Singer Rihanna performs onstage during the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 21, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Clear Channel)
Rihanna's plan to hire a aeroplane and fill it with fans and journalists to fly around the world with her on her 777 tour was an ambitious one, and one that she is now paying the price for - literally...
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It is no surprise that Brown feels so confident. Why would he be concerned that reminders of the assault would harm his career, when it has gone from strength to strength in the wake of his conviction?
Does Rihanna have a responsibility to stay angry? She didn't ask to be attacked, and she certainly hasn't encouraged the public to be outraged on her behalf. She has become an unwilling poster girl for domestic violence, an obligation thrust upon her because of her fame.
All that it appears that one needs to be a ‘Star’ is pretentiousness; mixed with a feeling of self-importance and self-indulgence.
Rihanna is by no means the first ‘star’ to play around with every ones lives in such a way.
It happened a lot in the past where ‘Stars’ have thought that they were the be all and end all of the particular medium in which they perform.
Does she not realise that, by turning up late and expecting her ‘plane to wait, there is a knock-on effect that can cost others a lot of time and money?
Rihanna may well be very good at what she does, although unless it was pointed out I personally would recognise neither her face nor her music, but that does not give her the right to act like a spoiled child.
In the above story, a reporter states that she has not given one interview so far. If that is the case, why are all of the reporters there; just to give her a good revue after each show?
The Press can make or break a ‘Star’. What would she, and her management’ do if the reporters said, “too hell with it” and went home?
The Press needs stories, but ‘Stars’ need the Press just as much. It should be a symbiotic relationship.
As a ‘Star’ Rihanna has a responsibility to her fans and the Press. Maybe she and her management should remember that.
Remember, ‘Stars’ can come AND go.
mnementh: All that it appears that one needs to be a
SHe isn't all that. All these journalists should leave her tour and go hoe. If they are not there to cover her trip, she will not get the publicity she needs. RiRi has shown poor judgment in all aspects of her life, both persoal and professional.
MDCA: SHe isn't all that. All these journalists should leave her
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The Huffington Post UK | By Ashley Percival Posted: 19/11/2012 12:53 GMT Updated: 19/11/2012 12:53 GMT