Rihanna has shown off a dramatic new look in the latest issue of V magazine.
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And whilst it isn’t exactly the first time the singer has stripped off for a photo shoot, her platinum blonde wig and cartoon make-up had us doing a double-take.
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The pics were taken by legendary snapper Steven Klein and see RiRi in various states of undress, including a topless shot for the cover of the mag, natch.
The last two years have been full-on for the singer - in fact, the 27-year-old reckons she’s never been busier.
“The past two years are the hardest I’ve ever worked,” she tells the mag.
“I’ve been working on two albums, an animated film, shooting for multiple magazines, designing for Puma and Stance [socks], a new line of fragrances, a summer tour, I launched my first annual Diamond Ball at the end of last year, and I’ve also been developing several projects to be revealed in the near future.”
In the accompanying interview, Rihanna also gives fans a little insight into what to expect from her next album.
“The thing that made me fall in love with [‘FourFiveSeconds’] is the juxtaposition of the music and the lyrics,” she explains.
“When you read the lyrics it’s a completely different song than what you are hearing. The music is easygoing, but the lyrical content is very loud and in your face. In performing this, the key was to make sure the aggression wasn’t lost.
“[The album is] soulful and aggressive, whether it’s lyrically, musically, or just the tone of my voice.”
The new issue of V magazine is available from 7 May. www.vmagazine.com
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 23: Singer Rihanna performs onstage during Fox's 'American Idol 2012' results show at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 23, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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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) (credit:Getty)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 24: Honoree Rihanna, recipient of the Icon Award and winner of the Favorite Female Artist - Soul/R&B award, poses in the press room during the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 03: Rihanna performs live on stage at Allphones Arena on October 3, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barbadian singer Rihanna performs on stage, on July 10, 2013 in Monaco. AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE (Photo credit should read VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 15: Rihanna performs live on stage at Twickenham Stadium on June 15, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singer Rihanna performs onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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CENTURY CITY, CA - DECEMBER 01: Artist Rihanna launches 'Nude by Rihanna' at Macy's Westfield Century City on December 1, 2012 in Century City, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 20: Rihanna arrives for her 'Unapologetic' record release fan meet and greet at Best Buy Theater on November 20, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Singer Rihanna performs live on stage as part of her 777 tour at The Forum on November 19, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Singer Rihanna arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont on November 13, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 07: Singer Rihanna performs during the Victoria's Secret 2012 Fashion Show on November 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 07: Singer Rihanna during the Victoria's Secret 2012 Fashion Show on November 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 07: Rihanna attends the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Avenue Armory on November 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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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) (credit:Getty)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Singer Rihanna performs during the closing ceremony on day 11 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 9, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 06: Singer Rihanna arrives at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at Staples Center on September 6, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 06: Singer Rihanna performs onstage during the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at Staples Center on September 6, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Rihanna performs at Barclaycard Wireless Festival at Hyde Park on July 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Danny Martindale/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)