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Who Needs Chris? Rihanna Lines Up Duets

Jay-Z, JT, Kanye among those who want to record

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(Newser) – Rihanna’s planned duet with ex Chris Brown ended on a flat note when he allegedly assaulted her—but lucky for her, she has five back-ups good to go. Jay-Z, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, and Soulja Boy are all ready to record with her, the Mirror reports. “Rihanna has been working with the biggest names in the business,” says a source. “She is going to blow everyone away.”

Timbaland, Kanye West, Robin Thicke, Rihanna, and Chris Brown appear backstage after MTV's
Timbaland, Kanye West, Robin Thicke, Rihanna, and Chris Brown appear backstage after MTV's "Total Request Live" show at the MTV Times Square Studios, Aug. 7, 2007, in New York.   (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen)
Rihanna watches of Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic Thursday, June 11, 2009, in Orlando, Fla.
Rihanna watches of Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic Thursday, June 11, 2009, in Orlando, Fla.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Rihanna and Jay-Z accept the award for best rap/sung collaboration for
Rihanna and Jay-Z accept the award for best rap/sung collaboration for "Umbrella" at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
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