Buzz Bites (2/4/11): Rihanna 'S&M' Director Reacts To Controversy

 

+ Acclaimed video director Melina Matsoukas has responded to the controversy surrounding her clip for Rihanna's racy "S&M" video, claiming, "I wouldn't play down the imagery for a song that's so strong. It makes sense to develop it further and really take it there. So if they don't want to play it, [fans] can watch it somewhere else." 

+ Here's your first glimpse at Lady Gaga's pretty in pink Vogue cover. 

 

+ And here's Taylor Swift rapping part of Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass."

+ Check out a sneak peek of Florence + The Machine on "Gossip Girl." 

+ "American Idol" will release a greatest hits collection featuring the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood and more.

+ Usher and Slash are rumored to be joining the Black Eyed Peas onstage for this Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show.

+ John Mayer has reportedly been getting heckled in public by random people who are angry over his treatment of Jennifer Aniston. That's hilarious. 

Tags Adam Lambert, American Idol, Black Eyed Peas, Carrie Underwood, Florence and the Machine, Jennifer Aniston, Johny Mayer, Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Slash, Taylor Swift, Usher