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Kimberly Greenwood, a former Miss Tennessee USA and longtime Miss Universe staffer who is married to musician Lee Greenwood, was nominated by the White House to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Barbados and several other Caribbean nations.
Rihanna brought her and A$AP Rocky's three kids—RZA, Riot and Rocki—to visit her Barbados childhood neighborhood, posing in front of the famous Rihanna Drive and enjoying Crop Over festivities, calling the milestone 'trippy' as the family marks a special moment together.
Rihanna brought her kids Rocki, RZA, and Riot to Rihanna Drive in Bridgetown, Barbados—the street renamed in her honor in 2017—posting photos in front of her childhood home and underscoring her enduring status as a global pop-culture icon.
Rihanna posted ultra-rare clips from a Barbados visit with partner A$AP Rocky and their three children—RZA Athelston Mayers, Riot Rose Mayers, and Rocki Irish Mayers—capturing a full-family day on the singer’s homeland, including a stop at Rihanna Drive in Bridgetown. The post offered a rare glimpse into her family life and lifestyle back home, with fans buzzing over a leg tattoo Rihanna teased: Riot drew the word “HAPPY,” and Rihanna later confirmed she got it inked.
Rihanna spent a Barbados vacation with her three kids—RZA, Riot, and Rocki Irish—visiting the street renamed Rihanna Drive, sharing Instagram photos, and later enjoying a luxury catamaran ride as the family enjoys time together ahead of Crop Over festivities; Rihanna and partner A$AP Rocky have been together since 2020.
Rihanna returned to Barbados for Grand Kadooment Day, dancing with her brother’s Aura masquerade band in a turquoise jewel-encrusted carnival costume with a gemstone headpiece and feathered backpiece, greeting fans and spotlighting Barbadian designer Lauren Austin while celebrating Crop Over’s culture.
Rihanna returned to Barbados for Crop Over 2026, strutting Bridgetown in a daring bejeweled cutout Carnival costume with turquoise, pink and orange feather wings and an ornate jeweled headpiece designed by local designer Lauren Austin. She danced along Grand Kadooment Day with her brother Rorrey Fenty’s band Aura, continuing a long-running Crop Over collaboration and signaling a triumphant homecoming amid a busy summer of performances and campaigns.
Rihanna attended Barbados’ Crop Over Grand Kadooment in an elaborate multicolored look by Lauren Austin, wearing a teal satin base with gemstone-adorned bands and a dramatic dome headpiece featuring kaleidoscopic feathers, plus teal mesh flats. The outfit elevated her reputation for theatrical, sculpture-like street style, and she mingled with family and friends during the festival.
Rihanna returned to Barbados to celebrate Crop Over, appearing at the Grand Kadooment Day Parade on Aug. 3 in a vibrant feathered costume, dancing and mingling with fans as the monthlong festival marks the end of the sugar cane harvest; she has frequently attended the parade in past years.
Barbados is experiencing a rise in respiratory illnesses, including influenza, RSV, and COVID-19, leading to hospitalizations and two deaths. The health authorities recommend practicing good hygiene, wearing masks, and managing underlying health conditions to reduce transmission and severity of illness.
Barbados has confirmed three new cases of Mpox, bringing the total to six since 2022, with no travel history among the affected individuals. The cases are being managed with home isolation and contact tracing, emphasizing the importance of hygiene and cautious social interactions to prevent further spread.
The world's smallest snake, the Barbados threadsnake, was rediscovered after 20 years in Barbados during an ecological survey, highlighting concerns over habitat loss and the need for conservation efforts to protect this rare species and other local wildlife.
The world's smallest-known snake, the Barbados threadsnake, was rediscovered after nearly 20 years in Barbados, highlighting its rarity and the importance of habitat conservation.
Ronald Fenty, Rihanna's father, has died at age 70 after a brief illness, surrounded by family. The relationship between Rihanna and her father was complex, involving periods of estrangement and reconciliation, and legal disputes over business ventures. He was the father of Rihanna, her brother Rajad, and other children from previous relationships.
A professional diver, Alex Davis, discovered a 1965 McMaster University graduation ring lost in the ocean for 47 years and returned it to its owner, Morgan Perigo, just before his 83rd birthday. Davis found the ring while diving in Barbados and used the university's alumni network to identify Perigo, who had lost the ring during a family trip in 1977. The reunion of the ring with its owner was a heartwarming surprise, especially as it coincided with Perigo's birthday.