Rihanna drops in on Chicago-area high school
BARRINGTON, Ill. (AP) - Pop star Rihanna has dropped in on high school students in a northwestern Chicago suburb.
Barrington High School earned Friday's visit as a reward for winning the singer's "Shine Bright Like a Diamond" video contest.
The five-minute, student-produced video highlighted the school's volunteer and community service programs.
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the singer told students she admired their passion and volunteerism.
Rihanna showed up more than five hours late, but some in the crowd said she was worth the wait.
She also posed for photos before heading off to her Friday night concert at Chicago's United Center.
Barrington freshman Nisha Ali says "the fact that she came here and thanked us was a huge deal."
Barrington High School earned Friday's visit as a reward for winning the singer's "Shine Bright Like a Diamond" video contest.
The five-minute, student-produced video highlighted the school's volunteer and community service programs.
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the singer told students she admired their passion and volunteerism.
Rihanna showed up more than five hours late, but some in the crowd said she was worth the wait.
She also posed for photos before heading off to her Friday night concert at Chicago's United Center.
Barrington freshman Nisha Ali says "the fact that she came here and thanked us was a huge deal."
FIVE HOURS LATE?
this explains the two hours late behavior at the Key Arena two days ago. Obviously Ms RiRi has a problem with reading a clock (or she is smoking too much hooch)
Must not have been a well rewarded award if she was 5 hours late. Makes Bieber look a little more normal!
why would any parent let this punching bag be a role model to their daughter?
@dorimonsonfan Kids and parents alike are selling themselves awful short if they place entertainers & athletes on that type of pedestal.
Great role models don't live on the football field or basketball court, or on a concert stage. Idols do, though...Â
FIVE HOURS late??
Looks like a wax figure...
gangsta ho does good
This just in, Chris Brown showed up 15 minutes later and shot four people, because that's how they roll in the Windy City
Well that was nice of her....to show up.....5 hours late...
But hey, it was worth the wait says "some of the crowd".
I hope she had on her bulletproof vest. Gun control WORKS in that city!!! *snicker*
Barrington is an upscale northwest suburb approx 30 miles NW of Chi-Town. The only problems they face are increasing membership costs at the golf & raquet club, and which Ivy league college to send their kids
Oh good grief - the way this article made it sound like it was an awesome experience! Â She was only there about 15 minutes!!! Â After making everyone wait!!!